July 2008
July 21st-25th
Sahawe Indian Dancers Summer Ceremonials • The fast moving colorful dances of the Plains and Southwest Pueblo Indians are set against a backdrop of teepees to set the mood for the performance. • The 90-minute performances feature 16-18 different dances that have thrilled audiences for almost 50 years. • Sahawe Outdoor Theater (across from H.E.B. 1 block S. US 90) • 8pm performances only • For more information call 830-278-2016
July 25th
Star Gazing @ Fort Inge • The public is invited to come view the stars, planets, and other celestial objects with the Uvalde County Stargazers. • Located two miles south of Uvalde, just off FM 140 • 8:50p.m. • The ringed planet Saturn and the planet Jupiter are two of several objects we hope to view through telescopes that evening, weather permitting • Admission is free, but donations will be appreciated. • No equipment is required, but those attending should bring lawn chairs, binoculars, a small flashlight and bug spray. • For more information, call Michael Robinson @ 830-934-2271
August 2008
3rd-14th
National Soaring Championship • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! • For more information call 830-278-4115
August 30th-31st
Texas Labor Day Festival • Family festival with LIVE Texas Country & Tejano Music, Beef BBQ Cook-off, Sporting Clay Shootout, Car and Truck Show, Parade and more. • Snake Encounters Show, Texas Guns Gunfighters, Carnival Midway, games and lots of activities for the kids. • Uvalde Fair Grounds • For more details call 830-591-7351 or visit www.TexasLaborDayWeekend.com • Benefits Southwest Texas Junior College Scholarship Fund
September 2008
September 11th
Freedom Walk • Uvalde Ampitheater (River Walk Area-Park) • For more information call 830-278-3212 Ext #16
September 19th-21st
Nature Quest-Fall Session • For more information call 830-591-1074 or visit www.thcrr.com
September 27th
87th Annual Emmanual Lutheran Churck Chicken BBQ Supper • Knippa,TX • For more information call 830-934-2132
October 2008
TBA
Uvalde High School Homecoming Parade & Bonfire • The Honey Bowl
Sacred Heart Catholic School Fall Festival • For more information call 830-278-2661
Uvalde Visual Arts League Art Show & Fundraiser • Garner Museum Lawn, Benefit John Nance Garner Musuem • For more information call 830-278-5018
Kiwanis Club Halloween Parade & Carnival • 5:30pm • Carnival @ Willie De Leon Civic Center parking lot • For more information call 830-278-2016
October 9th-11th
Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo • Uvalde Fair Grounds • For more information call 830-591-7222
October 10th-12th
10th Annual River Region Bike Classic • For more information call 830-591-1074 or visit www.thcrr.com
October 18th
Rope for a Cure • Southwest Junior College Arena • All proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation & Kelsi's Kind Heart • Michelle Robinson @ 830-278-7917
October 24th-26th
Fall Fly Fishing Fest & Contest • THCRR • For more information call 830-591-1074 or visit www.thcrr.com
October 25th
Fort Inge Haunted Hayride • 7:30pm @ Fort Inge • For more information call 830-278-2016
October 28th
Ghost Lantern Tour @ Downtown Plaza • 7pm • For more information call 830-278-2017
October 31st
UACOC 27th Annual Hunter's Round Up Hunting Expo • Willie De Leon Civic Center • For more information call Uvalde Chamber of Commerce 830-278-3361 or visit www.uvalde.org
November 2008
TBA
Green Thumb Garden Club Auction • Uvalde Country Club • For more information call 830-278-6722
SWTJC 24th Annual Turkey Trot • SWTJC Campus • For more information call 830-278-4115
3rd Annual Style Show/Pre-Holiday Event • Uvalde Country Club • For more information call 830-278-4115
Milk & Cookies-Story Time with Santa • Quality Inn, Uvalde
November 1st
Ghost Lantern Tour • 7pm • For more information call 830-278-2017
November 19th
Luv Ya Uvalde Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner • Willie De Leon Civic Center •
9am-2pm • For more information call Genoveva Cobarrirbria @ 278-7604
November 21st
Christmas @ The Crossroads • Downtown Plaza • UACOC • For more information call Uvalde Chamber of Commerce @ 830-278-3361 or visit www.uvalde.org
November 22nd
Holiday Arts & Craft Show • Downtown Plaza • UACOC • For booth space and information call Uvalde Chamber of Commerce @ 830-278-3361 or visit www.uvalde.org
December 2008
TBA
Milk & Cookies-Story Time with Santa • Quality Inn, Uvalde
Christmas Carnival & Market • Quality Inn, Uvalde • sponsored by Uvalde Junior Service League • Any merchants interested in having a booth contact JSL by e-mail @ ujslmerchants@hotmail.com
Christmas Boutique! • Uvalde Adult Acitivity Center • Area crafters are invited to participate • Handmade decorating and gift items are accepted with 20% commission going to the UAAC • For more info. call 830-278-9571 • Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
5K Run/Walk for Cystic Fibrosis-(Janey Briscoe Memorial Walk) • For more information contact Yvette Hargrove @ 830-741-3262 or e-mail hargrove6@sbcglobal.net
December-January
Trout Days! • Texas Hill Country River Region • For more info visit www.thcrr.com or call 830-591-1074