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Christmas Magic 2018
Nov. 1-4
MPEC, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. In 1981, a group of local volunteers, led by president Sue Crosnoe and chairpersons Sharon Fiscus and Gail Thompson Natale, began a new project to fund the Junior League of Wichita Falls’ (JLWF) Community Plan.
With a mission to create something that the community could benefit from not only through funds raised but through a family experience that they could share together, the ladies came together to create a little magic and raise over $33,000. At that time, it was the most money any event had raised in the history of the League.
Thirty five events later, the JLWF has gone on to raise over $3.2 million through Christmas Magic, and turned those profits over to community projects like YMCA’s Miracle League, Hospice of Wichita Falls, Patsy’s House, Safe Place, Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Rathgeber Hospitality House, Foster Care Advocacy Services, Wichita Falls Symphony, Drug Free North Texas, MSU, WFISD, Rainbow House Emergency Resource Center, CASA, Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind, First Step, and Crimestoppers, among other local organizations.
This year’s Christmas Magic market will take place Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 4, 2018 at the Wichita Falls MPEC Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th St, Wichita Falls, Texas. We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 37th annual Christmas Magic and once again help give back to this wonderful community!
For more information on Christmas Magic 2018, call 940 692-9797.
Southwest Cattle Dog Trials Finals
Nov. 1-2
301 Wilbarger St., Vernon, TX 76384. The event will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come take in some of the best working dogs in the area!
Gene Watson, Penny Gilley and The Farewell Party Band
Nov. 3
The Texas Opry Theater, 315 York Ave., Weatherford, TX 76086. High energy, power packed and real country with flash! That’s Penny Gilley! See Penny with Gene Watson and on The Penny Gilley Show on RDTV. The Texas born and bred legend did not know what the future held in 1962, but he does now. His ageless voice sounds exactly as it did when he first recorded in the 1970s and 1980s. Performances such as “Fourteen Carat Mind,” “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Farewell Party,” “Memories to Burn,” “Got No Reason Now for Going Home,” “Speak Softly,” “Paper Rosie” and “Sometimes I Get Lucky and Forget” have forged Gene Watson’s reputation as a “Singer’s Singer.” Gene, himself, views his remarkable vocal talent as a matter of course. All seven Watson children sang, as did his parents. “I can remember singing as far back as I can remember talking. Singing was something that was not out of the ordinary for me. It wasn’t unique. My whole family were singers.” Even in a musical genre noted for its hard-luck stories, Gene Watson’s stands out. For more information call Marilyn Carter at 817-341-1000 or email [email protected] or visit www.texasoprytheater.com.
Red, White & Blue 5K
Nov. 3
Holland Lake Park, 1350 Holland Lake Dr., Weatherford, TX 76086. Annual Patriotic race to benefit the Parker County Veteran’s Memorial Park at Soldier Spring Park. Registration is $30. Register online. The Red, White and Blue 5K will be from 8:30 a.m. thru 10:30 a.m. For more information call Susan Brooke at 817-304-2390 or email [email protected] and visit www.parkercountymemorial.com/.
North Texas Horse Country Tour
Nov. 3
216 W. Mulberry, Denton, TX 76201. Tour Nov. 3 is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 1-888-381-1818 for more information.
WRCA World Championship Ranch Rodeo
Nov. 8-11
401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, TX 79101. Make your way out to the WRCA finals to witness working ranch cowboys compete for the world champion title. View ticket information and schedule of events at WRCA.org.
Second Monday Trade Days
Nov. 9-11
414 Pelham St, Bowie, TX 76230. For more information call 940-872-4180.
FFA Fish Fry
Nov. 10
Young County Arena, Located in Barclay Room, 120 Barclay Blvd, Graham, TX 76450.
Hangar Holiday 2018
Nov. 10-11
MPEC, 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Join in on the holiday fun Nov. 10-11 at the Wichita Falls MPEC. It is free and open to the public! There will be over 225 vendors with unique arts, crafts, wreaths, coins, quilts, collectibles, military items, baskets, pottery, jewelry, food, photos with Santa and much more! There will also be a collection for non-perishable food items to support the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank and Sheppard AFB and Family Readiness Food Pantry. The show will be Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual Hangar Holiday Bazaar is our main fundraiser for funding the Sheppard Spouses Club annual scholarship and charitable grants. The event is free; however, a donation of canned goods is suggested which will be donated to local and base food banks. In 2017, over $40,000 in scholarships were granted to retired and active duty military dependents and $11,000 in charitable grants to military, base and local charitable organizations.
The Price is Right – LIVE
Nov. 16
1300 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show…from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers™ to The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. If you’re a fan of The Price Is Right™ on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!
Want to play? No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of 50 United States and Canada (excluding Puerto Rico & Quebec), 18 years or older. Ticket purchase will not increase your chances of being selected to play. To register for chance to be a contestant, visit registration area at or near the venue box office three hours prior to show time. For complete rules and regulations, including eligibility requirements, visit or call the box office. To enter theater to watch show, a ticket purchase is required. Call 940-733-3325 for questions.
