Posts Tagged ‘Educational’
Fall Fossil Festival
Despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, the Fall Fossil Festival is back, and the City of Waco Parks and Recreation Department and the National Park Service invite you to come enjoy family activities. Plus, meet artist-in-residence Merli Guerra, as she presents TRACE and DATUM performances. Admission is free.
Read MoreKeston Center Fall Conversation with H. Knox Thames and Joanne Cummings
On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Schumacher Flex Commons of Moody Memorial Library on the campus of Baylor University, the Keston Center for Religion, Politics, and Society welcomes International Human Rights Lawyer and author H. Knox Thames to discuss topics from his recent publication, Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global…
Read MoreReaders Meet the Author: Dr. Luke Winslow, “Oligarchy in America: Power, Justice, and the Rule of the Few”
The second session of the 2025-2026 Readers Meet the Author series will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. and features Dr. Luke Winslow, Associate Professor of Communication and Director of Communication & International Politics Study Abroad Program. Winslow will speak about his new book, “Oligarchy in America: Power, Justice, and the…
Read MoreMission Waco Creekside Community Workshop
A major component of Mission Waco’s Mission Statement is to EQUIP. We hope to mobilize neighbors to become more compassionately involved in their community. This semester, we will be hosting 4 workshops focused on issues related to poverty and Christian Community Development principles.
Read MoreMission Waco Fast Fashion Documentary Night
A major component of Mission Waco’s Mission Statement is to EQUIP. We hope to mobilize neighbors to become more compassionately involved in their community. This semester, we will be hosting 4 workshops focused on issues related to poverty and Christian Community Development principles.DESCRIPTION Join Mission Waco Mission World in a documentary movie night! We will…
Read MoreMission Waco Poverty Simulation
It is Christ’s love and compassion that compel us to bring the Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven to the poor, widows, orphans, homeless, downtrodden, hungry, naked, lost, sick, lonely, forsaken, needy and broken. In doing this, we ourselves are healed. In 1986, Jimmy and Janet Dorrell created the Poverty Simulation for a…
Read More2025 TBA Annual Convention
Celebrate 145 Years of Texas Beekeeping in Waco! “Breeding Better Bees for Texas” November 20–22, 2025 100 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701 The Texas Beekeepers Association is buzzing with excitement for our 145th Annual Convention—a historic gathering of beekeepers from across Texas and beyond! This year, we’re focusing on breeding stronger, healthier bees to ensure the future…
Read MoreNoon Year’s Eve
Get ready for the biggest countdown of the year at the Mayborn Museum’s NOON YEAR’S EVE Bash! Join us for an unforgettable celebration as we bid farewell to 2025! Balloon Drop:Get ready to be amazed as we count down to the stroke of 12:00 PM with our spectacular balloon drop! Admission Details:Date: December 31stTime: 12:00 PM – 1:00…
Read MoreChildren’s Garden Fair
Families with children of all ages will enjoy FREE activities designed to teach many fun things about gardening in Central Texas. ~Scavenger Hunt~Fun Crafts~Learning Stations *Children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or…
Read MoreOakwood Cemetery’s “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life”
The Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild will present “Walking Tales; Bringing Historic Stories To Life” on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the historic Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, Texas. 2124 S. 5th Street. Come and enjoy a unique experience! As you leisurely stroll through Oakwood, interpreters, many in period dress, stationed throughout the cemetery will give voice…
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