May 10th...Hope For Tomorrow - Eight local foster agencies will be recruiting much needed foster parents for Lubbock. There will be booths, activities, artist Will Terrell doing caricatures and lots of information on how become a foster parent. Child Protective services will be bringing the Heart Gallery which will display large photos of all of the children here in Lubbock that are available for adoption. For more info please visit www.hope-for-tomorrow.com or call (806) 445-1505. Saturday only, South Plains Mall, South Loop 289 and Slide Rd. Hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

May 10....Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis - Annual fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Taking steps to cure cystic fibrosis (CF) goes a long way toward making a difference in the lives of those with CF. Last year, the Lubbock Great Strides walk raised $26,526. Register online at www.cff.org/great_strides/; Lubbock Christian University, 5601 19th Street, Check-in: 8:30 a.m., Walk: 9:30 a.m.


May 9-11, and 16-18....Lubbock Community Theatre: "Same Time, Next Year" - One of the most popular romantic comedies of the century, ran four years on Broadway, was a successful motion picture, and remains one of the most widely produced plays in history. It follows a love affair between people who rendezvous once a year. Twenty five years of manners, morals and attitudes are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Directed by Joseph Ginnane; The Firehouse Theatre, Louise H. Underwood Center, 511 Avenue K, nightly at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

May 10....Bluegrass CD Release Party with Spring Creek and No Limit - No Limit was formed in the spring of 2007 when Leah Perry had the idea to combine members of two then-existing bands: The Perry Family and Wire & Wood. They play traditional as well as “new” bluegrass, folk and old style country, plus they have original material and gospel music to share. Spring Creek, the fastest-rising young band in the West, is taking the bluegrass festival circuit by storm. Spring Creek built their foundation on a mastery of the fundamentals of classic bluegrass, yet they create their own contemporary style with a youthful, energetic feel. Winner of the Telluride and Rockgrass festivals in 2007, this Lyons, Colorado quartet play a mix of bluegrass standards and compelling originals, and all four musicians are accomplished lead and harmony vocalists. Cash bar; Reserved seat tickets only $20.00; Cactus Theater, 1812 Buddy Holly Avenue, 7:30 p.m.

May 15....Singles Coffee and Conversation - Join the Lubbock Fun Club singles group for a special activity - learning about the art of attracting a romantic partner –"flirting". Dr. Waldren, a family therapist and owner of The Waldren Group will facilitate participants pairing with a new person to meet and get acquainted with. Each person will then introduce their partner to the group, and briefly share topics he/she would like to discuss about flirting. Dr. Waldren will then show video segments on flirting - with the goal of learning to meet someone who also "signaled" they want to meet you. The remainder of the program will focus on participants asking questions and sharing their experiences with flirting. If you would like to order a coffee specialty drink, come at 6:30; Porchlight Coffeehouse, 34th & Flint, 7 p.m.



May 16....“Make A Wish Cactus Style” - A concert featuring area musicians who have joined together with the Cactus Theater & Make A Wish Foundation of the South Plains. Proceeds from the concert will provide solely for granting “wishes” for South Plains Children with life threatening illnesses. Music will include local artists like Kenny Maines, Doctors & Their Guitars, Junior Vasquez, Jay Horton, & Sarah Ballard. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from The Cactus Theater 747-7047, Make A Wish Foundation of the Texas Plains 785-9474, Paula Wims 438-1935, or other Make A Wish volunteers; Cactus Theatre, 1812 Buddy Holly Ave, 7:30 p.m.

May 17....2008 Lubbock Arthritis Walk - Fundraiser held to raise awareness and money to fight arthritis. For more information contact Julie Dominguez at (806)-783-8829 or jdominguez@teamumc.com. Register online at lubbockarthritiswalk.org.; Recreation Center at Texas Tech University. Registration at 8 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m.

May 17.....Annual Gala Fundraiser for the National Ranching Heritage Center - Spend an evening "Under The Tuscan Moon" with an Italian theme, decorations, menu and activities. Tickets required in advance from Robin Gilliam-Crawford at (806) 742-0498.
$75 each or $1,000 for a table for 8. Highlights include: Vespa scooter-lined walkway and street musicians guide you to a 15-foot covered arbor entrance. Themed decorations include a working fountain, winery crates and barrels, tall sculptures and columns, an Italian streetscape with real vegetable market and flower cart, and large grape arbor. Silent Auction features a new "But It Now" price option to speed check-out time.
. Money Tree Raffle with hundreds of retail, entertainment and restaurant gift cards. A $10 raffle ticket can win them all. We are also seeking round-trip airline tickets for a second raffle item. Three Coins in the Fountain activity to win a nice prize. Italian dinner by L.E. Anderson with menu by Idris Traylor, Linda Malouf Walter and Steve Almond. Italian-inspired door prizes and thank-you gifts and musical entertainment; National Ranching Heritage Center, 3121 Fourth St., 6 p.m.