MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
'The Sound of Music'
As part of the Abilene Broadway Season, a production "The Sound of Music" will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. For tickets or information, go to CelebrityAttractions.com.
A capella concert
The Abilene Christian University A Cappella Chorus and University Chorale will present "Faith, Hope, and Love" at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech St.
Others ...
- AARP, 10 a.m., Rose Park Senior Citizens Center, Room Be, 2625 S. Seventh St.
- Cancer Services Network’s Auxiliary meeting, 10:30 a.m., 100 Chestnut St., Suite 100. 325-672-0040.
- Overeaters Anonymous, noon, Abilene Public Library South Branch, Mall of Abilene.
- Schizophrenia Support Group, 1-2 p.m., Mental Health Association of Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
- Blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Texas Tech University School of Pharmacy, 1718 Pine St.
- Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 5:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
- Anorexics Bulimics Anonymous, 6 p.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
- Central Texas Gem & Mineral Society of Abilene, 7 p.m., 7607 Highway 277 South. 325-692-0063.
- Abilene Toastmaster’s Club 1071, 7 p.m., Conference Center, Texas State Technical College, 650 E. Highway 80. 325-692-7325 or abilene.toastmastersclubs.org.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Broadway, Ballinger. 817-689-2810 or 325-977-1007.
- Mid-City Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First Christian Church. 325-670-4304.
- Memory Men (4-part a cappella singing), 7 p.m., First Baptist Church University Place, 302 Hickory St. 325-676-SING or www.memorymen.org.
- Those Left To Cope, 7-8:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Ministry of Counseling and Enrichment, 1502 N. First St.
- Abilene Community Band rehearsal, 7:30 p.m., Bynum Band Hall, McMurry University. 325-232-7383.
- South Pioneer Al-Anon Group, 8 p.m., 3157 Russell Ave.
- Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Avoca United Methodist Church. 325-773-2611.
- Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Group. 325-676-1400.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Square dance workshop
TYE — The Wagon Wheel Squares will conduct a square dance workshop at 6:30 p.m. at the Wagon Wheel.
Others ...
- Blood drive, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wylie High School, 4502 Antilley Road.
- Mission on the Move Soup Kitchen, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Southwest Drive Community United Methodist Church, 3025 Southwest Drive.
- Abilene Southwest Rotary Club, noon, Beehive Restaurant, 442 Cedar St.
- High Noon Al-Anon, noon, Southern Hills Church of Christ, 3666 Buffalo Gap Road (south end; follow the yellow signs).
- Stroke/Aphasia Recovery Program support group, 1:30-2:30 p.m. West Texas Rehabilitation Center boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. 325-793-3535.
- Dystonia Support Group, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Not Without Us, 3301 N. First St. Suite 117.
- Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:30 p.m., Brook Hollow Christian Church, 2310 S. Willis St. 325-232-7444.
- Legacies Al-Anon Family Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Open Door Building, 3157 Russell Ave. 325-280-7584.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, 6 p.m., Grace Fellowship, 910 Cypress St.
- Family (of Mental Health Consumers) Support Group, 6-7 p.m., Mental Health Association in Abilene, 333 Orange St. 325-673-2300.
- MHAA Bipolar/Depression Peer Support Group, 6-8 p.m., Ministry of Counseling & Enrichment, 1502 N. First St. 325-673-2300.
- Free certified nurturing parent class (pregnancy to toddler), 6-8 p.m., Mission Church, North Third and Mockingbird streets. 325-672-9398.
- Abilene Star Chorus, 6:30 p.m., Mesa Springs Retirement Center, 7171 Buffalo Gap Road.
- Overeaters Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Exodus Metropolitan Community Church, 1933 S. 27th St.
- Family Support Group for parents with special needs children, 6:30-7:30 p.m., West Texas Rehabilitation Center boardroom, 4601 Hartford St. 325-793-3500.
- Alzheimer’s Association — North Central Texas Chapter, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Chisholm Place, 1450 E. N. 10th St. 325-672-2907.
- Al-Anon Parents Group, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave. Use Church Street entrance.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Doug Meinzer Activity Center, Knox City. 940-658-3926.
- Brigadier General John Sayles Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 366, 7 p.m., American Legion Building, 302 E.S. 11th St.
- Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 7-8:30 p.m., 598 Westwood Drive.
- Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, 602 Meander St.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21
- Overeaters Anonymous, 8 a.m., Baker Heights Church of Christ, 5382 Texas Ave.
- Abilene Cactus Lions Club, 11:45 a.m., Cotton Patch Cafe, 3302 S. Clack St.
- Abilene Wednesday Rotary Club, noon, Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway. $12 for lunch. Jo Ann Wilson, 325-677-6815.
- Kiwanis Club of Abilene, noon, Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway Blvd.
- Clearly Speaking Toastmaster Club, noon, Hunter Welcome Center, Abilene Christian University.
- Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group, 2-3 p.m., Western Hills Healthcare Residence, Comanche.
- Alzheimer’s disease support group, 5:15 p.m., Cedar Crest Care Center, 1901 W. Elliott, Breckenridge. Assists those who have a family member with symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. 1-800-272-3900 or 254-559-3302.
- Free swim class for people with multiple sclerosis, 5:30 p.m., YMCA, 3250 State St.
- Veterans Peer Support Group, 6 p.m., 765 Orange St. 325-670-4818.
- Mid-week Al-Anon Family Group, 6-7 p.m., Open Door Building, 3157 Russell Ave. 325-698-4995.
- Al-Anon, 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Broadway, Ballinger. 817-689-2810 or 325-977-1007.
- DivorceCare support group, 7 p.m., Hillcrest Church of Christ, 650 E. Ambler Ave. 325-691-4200.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Turkey Trot 5K
The 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Shotwell Stadium, 1525 E.S. 11th St. Packet pickup will begin at 7 a.m. Early registration is $25 for adults, and late registration is $35. Registration is available at active.com.
Operation Thanksgiving
The Taylor County Veterans Service Office will serve its annual Operation Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. Sixth St. For more information, call 325-674-1328.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23
- 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.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Movies at the library
A free showing of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," rated PG, will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the South Branch of the Abilene Public Library, in the Mall of Abilene. Free showings of "The Meg" and "Crazy Rich Asians," both rated PG-13, will follow at 1 and 3:30 p.m., respectively.
Others ...
- Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., Shades of Hope, 402A Mulberry St., Buffalo Gap. 800-588-4673.
- Abilene Society of Model Railroaders, 10 a.m. to noon, 598 Westwood Drive.