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  • December 1 – Waco Arts Initiative Christmas Benefit – Common Grounds presents O, Loveland; Lomelda; and The Gladsome Light on Saturday, December 1, 2012 – 8:00pm in the Common Grounds Backyard, 1123 S. 8th St. <MORE>
  •  December 1 – Gospel Extravaganza benefitting Hurricane Sandy victims – 5 to 8 p.m., Greater Bethel Church of God in Christ, 401 Preston St. For more information contact Hattie McGill, who is recruiting individuals and groups to perform, is organizing the event. People who would like to take part are invited to contact her at 254-644-7232. Here’s the article from the Waco Trib: ‘Gospel Extravaganza’ concert to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief effort 
  • December 3 – Texas Kids Can’t Wait meeting – Do you believe school funding in Texas should be adequate and equitable? Then you should be a part of Texas Kids Can’t Wait. We will meet 6:30 – 8:30, at Insurors of Texas, 225 S. 5th St., Waco, in their board room. For more information visit the website www.texaskidscantwait.org , follow us on twitter @txkidscantwait or contact us by Email: texaskidscantwait@gmail.com.
  • December 3 – Act Locally Waco Book Club –  We will be discussing Promises I Can Keep: Why Poor Women Put Motherhood before Marriage by Kathryn Edin. Join us! We will be meeting at 6:00 at the home of Ashley Thornton. RSVP to Ashley_Thornton@baylor.edu. (Hint: The new books are a little pricey, but you can get a used paperback on Amazon for $8 or $10.)
  • December 4 – McLennan County Crime Victims Coalition 2nd Annual Tree of Angels Dedication – McLennan County Crime Victims Coalition Cordially invites you to join us for the 2nd Annual Tree of Angels Dedication. As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take this time to pay special tribute to victims of crime. You are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Tree of Angels Ceremony. Please bring an angel ornament to place on the tree in recognition of a crime victim. Together We Will Remember. Bellmead Civic Center, 3900 Parrish Street, 6:30 p.m., For Further Information Please Contact Jennifer Smith 254-652-6003.
  • December 4 – Christmas Music Concert with Robert McFarland benefitting the Gospel Café – 7:30, Lake Shore Baptist Church, 5801 Bishop, Waco. Robert McFarland, the internationally honored baritone and frequent performer with the New York City Opera, will sing selections of sacred and Christmas music. He will be accompanied on piano by Janya Martin, associate professor of German at Baylor. Ms. Martin will also lead a string quartet that will feature Robert McFarland’s daughter, violinist Heather McFarland, director of string studies at the Academie Musique at Temple Junior College. A dessert reception will follow the concert. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Gospel Cafe. For more information contact David Rivers at drivers@hot.rr.com. Article from Waco Today: Opera concert to benefit Gospel Café
  • December 4 – Movie Night: The Line – The Line documents the stories of people across the country living at or below the poverty line. They have goals. They have children. They work hard. They are people like you and me. How do real-life stories change the narrative about poverty? Please join us to view and discuss this thought-provoking movie. 7:00 – 8:30 at the NeighborWorks building at 922 Franklin Ave. Light Snacks provided! Sponsored by NeighborWorks Waco ,  www.actlocallywaco.org and local Americorps Volunteers. For more information email Ashley Thornton at  AshleyT@actlocallywaco.org or Alexandra Hunt at ahunt@nw-waco.org .
  • December 4 – Undoing Racism Forum: Racism – Posing the Question of Who We are – 6:00p – 8:00pm at South Waco Library 2737 South 18th Street, Waco TX (Next to Family Health Center off Gurley). It will be recorded for documentary and local media will be present. Come and share your thoughts on RACISM and alternatives to describing ourselves as WHITE or BLACK. For more information contact Sophia Strother by email at sophiastrother@hotmail.com.
  • December 6 – Christian Women’s Job Corps (CWJC) Graduation – It’s graduation time again! We’ll graduate 11 women from our Career Track this semester. Please help us celebrate and hear from each woman how CWJC has helped her. 7:00 p.m., Truett Seminary Chapel on Baylor Campus. Reception following ceremony. For more information contact CWJC at 254-757-0416.
  • December 6 – Thrive! Youth Event: Romance without Regret featuring Jason Evert. - Thrive! is a ministry to help equip those who care for youth and to inspire youth to follow paths that lead to sexual health for their minds and bodies. It’s a great way to introduce youth to the biblical teachings and Church’s understanding of love, dating, and marriage. Pastors, Sunday School teachers, and parents can follow-up after the evening with their youth with questions about what they thought. The next youth event is on Thursday, December 6 from 6:30-8:30pm at St. Louis Catholic Church featuring national speaker Jason Evert (Chastity.com) and the band Soundwave from Austin, Texas. The talk will be based on the Theology of the Body teachings of John Paul II and be ecumenical for all Christians. The target audience is grades 6-12, and all adults are welcome. The event is free and no registration is necessary. <Flyer>
  • December 8 – Community Musical honoring H.O.P.E. Center- Road to Damascus will be hosting a community musical called “Love and Unity” on December 8, 2012, Friday starting at 5pm at Carver Park Baptist Church, 1020 Herring Ave. Theme : God has a purpose and a plan. Roman 8:28 ; John 13-34-35; Psalm 133:1. Event is FREE. Carver Park Baptist Church choir…..Special guests Dejuan & Tanuya Adamson and Marvelous Joy Production presents Triple A, and may , many more. If anyone has a church that would like to participate in this event please call me at 505-402-0199 (Mia Thomas). This is a benefit in honor of the development of Carver Park future H.O.P.E Center. Road to Damascus is currently accepting any donations for this event.
  • December 8 – Equality Project Training – The Equality Project aims to engage the public in maintaining continuous conversations with their elected officials about public policy matters that directly impact their lives. It is these conversations about real people’s lives that will ultimately motivate policy changes to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. In this training you will learn how easy it is to have a one-on-one conversation with your elected officials and their staff. To learn more about the Equality Project or to register for this training click here: Equality Project . Registration is free and includes lunch; advance registration is required. For more information contact Carmen Saenz at carmen.saenz.31@gmail.com  or 254.292.2040.
  • December 8 – Gifts for Grannies at the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame – Many elderly and people with disabilities have no one to remember them on birthdays and holidays. Friends for Life tries to remember them all throughout the year. You can help us reach out to them this holiday season. The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail, will have a Big Texas Christmas Present event benefiting the Gifts for Grannies program from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Individuals who donate a gift for the program will receive free admission to the museum. The event also will include a car show sponsored by the Mi Familia Car Club. For more information, call 750-8631. For a list of needed items, visit http://friendsforlife.org/events/gifts-for-grannies-%20grandpas-too.
  • December 10 – VolunTEEN Fair – The city of Waco Youth Council will have a VolunTEEN Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cameron Park Clubhouse, 2601 Sturgis Road. The event is geared to connect teens looking for volunteer opportunities with area social service agencies that can use teenage volunteers. To register, call Earl Stinnett at 750-8018.
  • December 11 – Open Forum on Racism: Posing the Question, “Who are we?” – Empowerment Driven by Knowledge Coalition founder, Sophia A Strother will be hosting a series of open forums on racism for her documentary “MY NAKED TRUTH – WHO AM I?”. She’s responsible for hosting ‘A Time for Change’ series (East Waco & Marlin) in 2009 working with Martin Luther King III, LaDainian Tomlinson and Coach Carter. Sophia has also worked with KWBT 104.9/106.9 to bring Juneteenth Family Fun Day in Park to Waco with 2012 boosting over 6,000 participants. Now she’s embarking on another mission of unveiling our history on her terms. These forums are going to be set up to discuss racism on a personal level with the community and come up with ideas for the US Census and other companies so they can stop the use of “WHITE, BLACK & NEGRO” when describing people. Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Location: 317 Kendrick, Marlin. <MORE>
  • December 12 – The Greater Waco No-Kill Summit – Learn how the Greater Waco area can apply its resources to mirror the actions of other successful communities to make it safer for animals and more inviting for humans. This positive event is being held at a pivotal time with much community interest. Rick DuCharme, of Jacksonville Florida brings leadership and best practices proven in Jacksonville, FL. Refreshments will be provided. Time: 2:00, Location: Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, 101 S. 3rd Street, Waco. For more information contact the Animal Birth Control Clinic (254) 776-7303.
  • December 12 & 13 – EOAC Utility Assistance Outreach. EOAC will assist eligible low-income families with payment of Electric, Gas and Propane bills. 9:00 am until 7:00 pm, Waco Convention Center- Texas Room, 100 Washington Ave. (Downstairs- Washington Ave & University Parks Entrances). For more information call EOAC Community Programming at 254-756-0954. <Details> <Flyer>
  • December 13 –  McLennan County Hunger Coalition Meeting <MORE>  
  • December 14 – Art Center Holiday Fundraiser – Art Center Waco, 1300 College Drive, will have its annual Cool Yule fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Participants can create their own holiday ornaments and bid on one-of-a-kind, artist-created Christmas ornaments. The event also will include food, drinks and live music. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 752-4371 or email info@artcenterwaco.org.
  • December 16 – Alzheimer’s info Sessions – The Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation will present a free Alzheimer’s information session twice on Dec. 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Waco, 4209 N. 27th St. The sessions will be at 9:45 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. The program will cover lifestyle changes and current research that integrates a holistic approach to delay the onset of and possibly reverse Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, call Cheryl Babers Hagar at 318-658-4787.
  • December 15 – Clothes Give Away – The nonprofit group Elegant Ladies Haven will give away clothes and miscellaneous items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1100 Hood St. For more information, call Linda Majors at 722-3627.
  • December 18 – Texas Kids Can’t Wait Community Forum. Do you believe Texas school funding should be adequate and equitable? Then you need to learn more about Texas Kids Can’t Wait. Please come to a community forum to learn about school funding in Texas and what you can do to help make it more adequate and equitable. Noon at the Central Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 915 LaSalle Ave, Waco. For more information visit the website www.texaskidscantwait.org, follow us on twitter @txkidscantwait or contact us by Email: texaskidscantwait@gmail.com.
  • December 20 – “Advent and Accolades” Reception & Caroling. Please join Mission Waco for a few minutes or an hour at the new “Fair Trade Mkt” room behind the World Cup Café, 1321 N. 15th St. We’ll have finger food and goodies and visit between 4:30-5:30, then head next door to the Jubilee Theatre to sing Christmas carols. Prelude Gloria director, Katie James, has assembled several stringed instrument players to accompany our brief time of singing after the reading of the Christmas story. Our own Carlton Willis and Janet Dorrell will sing and lead. If you can only drop in, that is fine. We just want to see you before the Christmas break. The Fair Trade Mkt will be open prior to the reception and afterwards for a short time if you want to shop. See you there! For more information call (254) 753-4900.
  • December 22 – Holiday event for kids- A Winter Crusade holiday event for kids will be from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dewey Community Center, 925 N. Ninth St. The event will feature free coats, haircuts, toys and meals. For more information, call 750-8677. 
  • December 23 – Waco Dream Act Alliance Meeting – Location: Mustakim House (719 N 12th St), Time: 4-5:30pm. Topics of Discussion: new affiliations with Texas Dream Alliance and United We Dream; nominating/voting on chair positions for WDAA and advisory council member for TDA, info regarding TDA Summit Jan 4-6 in Austin. For more information find the Waco Dream Act Alliance on Facebook.

 

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