And even more 3/24/2017
Investing class
Paul Anthony Thomas, asset manager with Custom Private Equity, will present a class for individual investors from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, located in the Mall of Abilene. Admission is free.
Christian ethics lectures
Jeph Holloway will present the 2017 T.B. Maston Lectures in Christian Ethics at 7 p.m. Monday and 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hardin-Simmons University. The Monday lecture, in Logsdon Chapel, will be "The Rise of the Man-chine: The What and Why of Posthumanism." The Tuesday lecture, in Behrens Auditorium, will be "Participating in God’s Purpose: A Christian Response to the Posthuman Vision." Admission is free.
Lenten organ recitals
A Lenten organ recital series will be presented at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday and April 4 at First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St. The concerts will be performed on the Shelton Organ and will feature performers from five churches.
Spell Abilene!
The Adult Literacy Council will present its annual "Spell Abilene!" adult spelling bee at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, located in the Mall of Abilene. Refreshments will be served and prizes will be awarded to members of the audience. Admission is free.
CarFit
TxDOT and the Mature Driver Program will conduct CarFit, a program to improve the safety of older drivers, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rose Park Senior Center, 2625 S. Seventh St. Technicians will teach participants how to make their vehicle fit them by adjusting steering wheel placement, mirrors, restraints and more. For an appointment, call 325-676-6808.
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Good Neighbor Breakfast
Connecting Caring Communities will conduct its annual Good Neighbor Breakfast from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Thursday at First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange St. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. RSVP to office@wecareabilene.org.
Screenwriter speaks
Screenwriter Lauren Modery, McMurry University’s 2017 Knox-Bennett Guest Writer, will discuss blogging at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Jay-Rollins Library on campus. A screening of her film, "Loves Her Gun," will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ryan Little Theatre. Admission is free.
Maker Fest
Maker Fest, an open house demonstrating Abilene Christian University's Maker Lab, will be open from 3-8 p.m. Thursday in the Brown Library on campus. Activities and tool demonstrations will be available. Participants are invited to bring a quadcopter for a flying activity. Admission is free.
'Life in Bloom' banquet
The "Life in Bloom" fundraising banquet, benefiting Pregnancy Resources of Abilene, will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. A sponsor reception will begin at 6 p.m. Singer/songwriters Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin will be featured. Tickets are $35. For tickets, call 325-672-6415 or go to www.prabilene.com/partner/events.
Swap meet
The Big Country Swap Meet, featuring a variety of cars, motorcycles, auto parts and memorabilia, will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 31, and from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 1, at Big Country Raceway, 5601 W. Stamford St. For more information, go to www.bigcountryswapmeet.com.
Art reception
A reception night for three art exhibits, "Human Essence," "Textile" and "Images of the West," will be conducted from 5:30-8 p.m. March 31 at the Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.
Pageant
The Sunburst Beauty Pageant will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at the Mall of Abilene. The competition includes boys up to 3 years old and girls and women up to 27 years old. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.sunburstbeauty.com.
Texas Author Series
The 2017 Texas Author Series will continue with a talk featuring Rachel Caine, author of "Ink and Bone" and "Paper and Fire," at 2 p.m. April 2 at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, located in the Mall of Abilene. Admission is free.