Calendar

Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced instruction in Handbuilding & Wheelthrowing. Options in glazing and firing techniques could include wood, oxidation, reduction, soda, and raku.

Students will learn Theatre concepts such as guided sensory journeys, retelling stories, statue, creative play, storytelling, pantomime, and determining the beginning, middle, and end. The class will culminate in a parent showcase performance.

Students will learn Theatre concepts such as collaboration, improvisation, story dramatization, tableau, machine, character development, setting plot, creating original scenes, and making creative choices. The class will culminate in a parent showcase performance on November. 8th.

Two new series of the Diabetes Education Program will be offered from September till November. These classes are geared towards people living with the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. Classes begin Thursday, September 11 and will be offered at two separate times: 8:30 am-10:30 am & 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Space is limited! Call to reserve your spot now!

Learn how to bring the joy of creative self-expression to someone with memory loss. Memories in the Making, the Alzheimer's Association art program is for people with dementia, this is a weekly one-hour art session where the caregiver and loved one can take a moment to enjoy the creative release of watercolor painting. While loved ones work on their paintings, caregivers are there to capture any stories the art brings forward. All are welcome. No registration necessary, just drop-in. Caregiver must be present at all times.

This is a traditional storytime for children age 3 yrs - 5 yrs old. Children will be introduced to a variety of authors and illustrators as they practice early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

Join River Bend for their Critter Connection program!! See live animals up close, make your own animal tracks, listen to some fun animal stories, and look for critters on their nature trail!! This program will be held indoors and outdoors. All materials will be provided, and the cost is included with general admission and is free for RBNC members.

Children age 5 and up are invited to join library staff in the activity room for fun arts and crafts. The focus will be on the creation of the art rather than the end product. Children will be encouraged to use their imaginations, flex their creativity, and experiment with the materials. Even though this is for older children, we will have age-appropriate activities for your toddlers to do with their grownups while their siblings create. Areas of development supported by process art fine & gross motor skills, spatial reasoning, decision making, risk-taking, and self-expression.

Bring the kids and enjoy a night of SAFE trick-or-treating with the News Channel 6 team! DON'T FORGET THE COSTUMES!

Join YP as they learn from manager Michele Derr about the history and stories of the old Holt Hotel and other downtown locales. Note: This event is free to attend and open to non-members.

This year, be one of the dedicated community leaders determined to raise awareness and funds to support the fight to end ALL cancers!

If your dog needs to burn off some energy, give him something to do. You will learn how to teach your dog to search for a variety of scents. This is a fun activity for you and your dog. Due to the amount of time it takes to set up each run, classes are limited to 10 dogs. Please, contact Martha Davis at mdavis@riverbendnaturecenter.org to make sure the classes are still available. Martha is the Scent Work Chairman for the Obedience Training Club of Wichita Falls. Beginners class 6-7pm, Advanced has 2 Classes 7-8 pm & 8-9pm. Cost is $85- This covers the cost of training and the materials used in Scent Work Class. OTCWF is licensed to host AKC Scent Work trials.

The MSU Texas community is invited to attend the first Trunk or Treat at MSU Texas sponsored by the Student Alumni Council. For more information contact sac@msutexas.edu