Events from: 08/07/2012

New Book Club for Adults Are you all grownup but still love reading young adult books? Join other adult fans of YA literature at the Amazing YA Book Club on Tuesday, August 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street. We will kick off this book club with a discussion of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Which characters were your favorites, what did you like and dislike about the series, and how does the movie compare to the book? May the odds be ever in your favor! For more information, contact Stacey Irish-Keffer, Public Services Librarian at (940)349-8718 or at stacey.irish-keffer@cityofdenton.com.

A variety of yoga styles are offered, depending on the students' needs: restorative Yoga, Yoga for Strength and Stability (Asana Fundamentals), Chair Yoga, Gentle Flow, and Meditation.  Taught by E-RYRT Yoga Teachers Susan Reeves and Pamela Ryan. Where: Denton Regional Medical Center (Education Bldg.), 3535 South Interstate 35. Tuesdays at 5:30pm., ongoing.  Class schedule will be expanding soon.  Classes are free to those with beast cancer/survivors of breast cancer.  $10 donation to Foundation 56 for friends and caregivers.  This is a new program, funded by Dallas Cowboy Bradie James' Foundation 56.  Its purpose is to address the neeeds of women in any stage of cancer diagnoisis/recovery through the healing practice of yoga in a supportive and nurturing environment.  Conatact:  Judy Jeanes, (940) 384-3990,  judy.jeanes@hcahealthcare.com to reserve a spot.  

Babysitter’s Workshop Do you like children and want to babysit for your parents and others? Become a certified babysitter by attending this course presented by the Denton Fire Department, Tuesday, August 7, from 2 – 5 pm at North Branch Library. Learn great babysitting strategies, emergency procedures, and life-saving knowledge guaranteed to benefit you and others! This workshop if for teens ages 12 to 18. Registration is required and space is limited, so call (940) 349-8752 to register. For more information, contact Juli Gonzalez, Public Services Librarian at (940) 349-8741 or at juli.gonzalez@cityofdenton.com

Featured in the Meadows Gallery.  Featuring work by the Golden Triangle Woodturners.  Exhibit June 15, 2012 through Aug. 10, 2012. Gallery Hours Tues-Sun 1-5pm www.dentonarts.com or 940-382-2787

"Merging Visions" is an exhibit of  poems and artwork. Location: Barnes and Noble Booksellers at Golden Triangle Mall Dates: June 23,, 2012 through Sept. 5, 2012 Times: Sunday-11am to 7pm            Monday-Saturday-9am to 10pm Event is open to public:  FREE

On My Own Time Date: Aug 2 -Aug 14, 2012On My Own Time (OMOT) is an annual, regional art competition featuring the artistic talents ofpeople who work for companies, non-profit and governmental agencies throughout NorthTexas. Each year, area companies and organizations hold in-house exhibitions featuring artworkthat was created outside of working hours by their employees, Winners in each of elevencategories such as painting, black and white photography and sculpture, are selected by artsexperts who act as jurors. In addition, the jurors select a Best of Show winner. Employees areasked to vote for a “People’s Choice” awardee. Works that have been awarded a First Prize and Best of Show in each category are selected tomove on to the regional exhibit, where the best artworks from all of the companies involved areexhibited together at NorthPark Center during September 2012. Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to noon and 1 -5 pm, with extended hours until 8 pm on Thursday Saturday 11am – 3 pm    Sunday CLOSED www.onthesquare.com or 940-369-8257