THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Class for iPhones and iPads
Tom Miller will present a free class for iPhone, iPad and Mac computer users at 1 p.m. at the Mockingbird Branch of the Abilene Public Library, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane. For information, call 325-692-1087.
Children's art reception
An opening reception for the Children's Museum Art Competition will be presented from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St. Photos of winning art will be shown, and cookies and punch will be served.
Diabetes management
A program and panel discussion on self-managing diabetes will be presented from 5:30-7 p.m. in Women's Center Classroom 3 at Abilene Regional Medical Center, 6250 Highway 83. For reservations, call 325-428-4950 by Nov. 13.
'John & Jen'
A production of the musical "John & Jen" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in Fulks Theatre at Abilene Christian University. Tickets are $15. For tickets, call 325-674-2787.
Others ...

• Chronic Pain and Depression Group, 11 a.m. to noon, Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St., 325-673-2300.
• Abilene Founder Lions Club, 11:30 a.m., Al’s Mesquite Grill, 4801 Buffalo Gap Road.
• Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene, noon, Beehive Restaurant, 442 Cedar St. 325-695-0092.
• Retired Military Wives Club bunco social meeting, 12:30 p.m., Rose Park Senior Activity Center, 2625 South Seventh St. 325-677-9656 or 325-793-1490.
• Mental Illness Open Support Group, 1-2 p.m., Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
• Abilene 42 Club, 6 p.m., Rose Park Senior Center.
• Teen Recovery Group, 6-7 p.m., Mission Abilene, 3001 N. Third St.
• Free certified nurturing parent class (all ages), 6-8 p.m., Mission Church, North Third and Mockingbird streets. 325-672-9398.
• Take Off Pounds Sensibly, 6:30 p.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church, 4933 S. Seventh St. Weigh-in begins at 5:30 p.m. 325-665-5052.
• Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 6:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
• Gambler’s Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Living Center, 2842 Barrow St. 325-338-2575.
• South Pioneer Al-Anon Group, 8 p.m., 3157 Russell Ave.
• Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St.

• Abilene Chinese Corner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Abilene Christian University library. lld09a@acu.edu.
• Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.

New Standerd at Homer's BAr and Music Venue. 4201 North 1st. Abilene, Tx  Free event  Dontions for Red Kettle 

• Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
• Big Country Chapter American Association of Medical Transcriptionists meeting, 10 a.m., Arbec Room, first floor, Texas State Technical College, East Highway 80, Abilene. For medical transcriptionists or anyone interested in becoming one. 325-698-8898.
• Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 10 a.m. to noon, 598 Westwood Drive.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Model railroad open house
In honor of National Model Railroad Month, an open house of the Kannapolis River and Buffalo Northern Railroad model will be presented from 1-5 p.m. at 2324 Moore St. Admission is free.
'The Nutcracker'
Abilene Ballet Theatre will present its annual production of "The Nutcracker" at 2:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St. For tickets or information, go to abileneballettheatre.org.