Looking for something to do this week? Check out these events in Abilene
MONDAY, JULY 11
Pet care
A program on caring for rats will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
TUESDAY, JULY 12
'Wild Boar Cooks'
As part of the Young Audiences of Abilene's Summer Library Series, a production of "Wild Boar Cooks" will be presented at 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St. Admission is free.
Movie at the library
A free showing of "The Spongebob Squarepants Movie" will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
DanceOLD GLORY − A country music dance will begin at 7 p.m. at the Old Glory Community Center. A live band will perform, and refreshments will be served. For information, call 940-989-2816.
Square dance workshop
TYE − The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel. Tracey Dowell will be the caller.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
Bilingual storytime
Isabel Trujillo will present a program of stories and music in both English and Spanish at 10:15 a.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane.
THURSDAY, JULY 14
Dachshund Races canceled
Rescue the Animals, SPCA has announced that the annual Dachshund Races and Rescued Dog Reunion that was scheduled to open at 5 p.m. at the Festival Gardens at Nelson Park has been canceled due to expected high temperatures.
Documentary
CISCO − Tea Party Patriots of Eastland County will present a screening of the documentary "Grid Down, Power Up" at 6:30 p.m. at the Myrtle Wilks Community Center, 1498 West Interstate 20. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
History talk
Kenneth Wilson will give a presentation on history based on his book, "Snapshots and Short Notes," at 7 p.m. at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St.
FRIDAY, JULY 15
Sea tales
As a part of the Abilene Public Library's "Sea Tales" program, a showing of the documentary "Deep Blue" will begin at 4 p.m. at the South Branch Library in the Mall of Abilene.
'Newsies, Jr.'
Abilene Performing Arts Company will present a production of "Disney's Newsies, Jr." at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $5.
SATURDAY, JULY 16
Movie at the library
A free showing of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" will begin at 2 p.m. at the Abilene Public Library, 202 Cedar St.
'Newsies, Jr.'
Abilene Performing Arts Company will present a production of "Disney's Newsies, Jr." at 2:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $5.
Block party
A block party will be open from 5-10 p.m. at Grain Theory, 202 Pine St., featuring a vendor market and live music by Rightfield and Kirk House.
Garageband Woodstock
The 12th Garageband Woodstock benefiting New Horizons will begin at 6 p.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center, 1700 Highway 36. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, go to garagebandwoodstock.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 17
'Soul'
As part of the Family Film Series, a showing of "Soul" rated PG, will begin at 2 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. Tickets are $2. For tickets or information, go to paramountabilene.com.
This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Things to do in Abilene this week, July 11-17
