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Texas Events Calendar Events Organized by Sporting & Outdoor Events Location: Tyler     Event Date: October 01 - November 30, 2009 Fall Foliage Trail Experience a driving tour of East Texas. Enjoy the changing seasons and cooler temperatures while viewing some spectacular fall foliage. Maps available online. Various locations around Tyler. Website: http://www.visittyler.com Phone: 800-235-5712 Location: Houston     Event Date: October 23 - November 01, 2009 Texas Senior State Games Athlets 50-plus compete. Website: http://www.houstonseniorgames.com Phone: 713-729-3200 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: November 05 - November 08, 2009 Dickies 500 Race Week Texaas Motor Speedway Website: http://www.texasmotorspeedway.com Phone: 817-215-8522 Location: Coleman     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Barbecue Includes entertainment. Bill Franklin Center. Website: http://www.colemantexas.org Phone: 325-625-2163 Location: Colorado City     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Dinner Railhead Building Website: http://www.coloradocitychamberofcommerce.com Phone: 325-728-3403 Location: Comanche     Event Date: November 06   Deer Hunters' Chili Supper Community Center Website: http://www.comanchechamber.org Phone: 325-356-3233 Location: Lampasas     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Welcome Website: http://www.lampasaschamber.org Phone: 866-556-5172 Location: Uvalde     Event Date: November 06   Hunters' Roundup Willie De Leon Civic Center Website: http://www.uvalde.org Phone: 830-278-3361 Location: Conroe     Event Date: November 06 - November 07, 2009 13th Annual Houston Open Judo Tournament The Lonestar Convention Center Website: http://www.houstonopenjudo.com Phone: 713-248-0089 Location: Ballinger     Event Date: November 07   Hunters' Appreciation Dinner Includes live entertainment, information booths, barbecue meal and more. Ballinger Community Center. Website: http://www.ballingertx.org Phone: 325-365-2333 Location: Huntsville     Event Date: November 07   Rocky Raccoon 50K/25K Trail Runs Second largest trail running event in Texas. Huntsville State Park. Website: http://www.hillcountrytrailrunners.com Phone: 903-894-3788 Location: Kemah     Event Date: November 07   Walk MS: Kemah Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Walk, run or skate a 1-mile or 5K route. Kemah Boardwalk. Website: http://www.walkmstexas.org Phone: 800-344-4867 Alt Phone: 713-526-8967 Location: Goliad     Event Date: November 07   Shady Oaks Speedway Races Website: http://www.shadyoakspeedway.com Phone: 361-645-8353 Location: Blanco     Event Date: November 07 - November 28, 2009 Fish with a Ranger Nov. 7, 21 and 28. Begins at 2 p.m. Blanco State Park. Phone: 830-833-4333 Location: Houston     Event Date: November 11 - November 15, 2009 2009 Midwestern Sectional Figure Skating Championships Skaters who place in the top four at a sectional qualify for the U.S. Championships. Website: http://www.mids2009.org Phone: none Location: Salado     Event Date: November 13 - November 15, 2009 Scottish Gathering of the Clans & Highland Games Includes athletics competition, music competition for the pipes and drums, Scottish Highland Dance competition, evening performance, vendors selling Celtic goods and ethnic foods, clan tents, genealogical discussions, Scottish history and more. Pace Park. Website: http://www.ctam-salado.org Phone: 254-947-5232 Location: Hondo     Event Date: November 14   Wild Game Dinner Medina County Fairgrounds Website: http://www.hondochamber.com Phone: 830-426-3037 Location: Cuero     Event Date: November 14   DeWitt Medical Foundation Golf Tourney Cuero Golf Course Phone: 361-275-0511 Location: Katy     Event Date: November 14   Walk MS: Katy Walk or run the 1-mile loop. Katy Mills Mall. Website: http://www.walkmstexas.org Phone: 800-344-4867 Location: Pearland     Event Date: November 14   Kid Fish Fest Open to children, ages 3 to 16 years. Bass Pro Shop. Website: http://www.pearlandparks.com Phone: 281-652-1673 Location: Mason     Event Date: November 14   Annual Wild Game Dinner City Park Community Building Website: http://www.masontxcoc.com Phone: 325-347-5758 Location: Nacogdoches     Event Date: November 14   Tour de Nac Routes are 7.8, 27.8 and 53 miles. Begins and ends in downtown Nacogdoches. Phone: none Location: The Woodlands     Event Date: November 14   Walk MS: The Woodlands Walk & Run Walk, run or skate a 1-mile or 5K route. Panther Creek Shopping Center. Website: http://www.walkmstexas.org Phone: 800-344-4867 Alt Phone: 713-526-8967 Location: Waco     Event Date: November 14   The Great Zoo Stampede Includes 10K, 5K and 1-mile certified courses. Cameron Park Zoo. Website: http://www.cameronparkzoo.com Phone: 254-750-8415 Location: Sonora     Event Date: November 14   Sutton County Game Dinner Website: http://www.sonoratx-chamber.com Phone: 325-387-2880 Alt Phone: 888-387-2880 Location: Canyon     Event Date: November 14 - November 15, 2009 TMBRA Marathon Pain on the Plains Mountain Bike Race Palo Duro Canyon State Park E-Mail: karie_golds@yahoo.com Phone: 806-488-2227 Location: Houston     Event Date: November 15   Walk MS: Houston Walk, run or skate a 1-mile of 5K route. Downtown Houston. Website: http://www.walkmstexas.org Phone: 800-344-4867 Alt Phone: 713-526-8967 Location: San Antonio     Event Date: November 15   Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon & Half Marathon Begins with a two-day Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday at the Alamodome. Website: http://www.rnrsa.com Phone: 800-311-1255 Location: Pearland     Event Date: November 19 - November 21, 2009 McDonald's Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament Website: http://www.texasinvitational.com Phone: 713-882-3848 Location: Harlingen     Event Date: November 21   American Heart Association 2009 Wes Lepard Heart Walk This is a 5K non-competitive family walking event. TSTC Campus. Website: http://www.harlingenmuseum.com Phone: 956-742-9854 Location: Wichita Falls     Event Date: November 27 - November 28, 2009 Fantasy of Lights Basketball Tournament Local high school gymnasiums Website: http://www.fantasyoflights.org Phone: 940-867-2828 Location: South Padre Island     Event Date: November 27 - November 28, 2009 South Padre Island Invitational Division I Basketball Tournament SPI Convention Centre Website: http://www.sopadre.com Phone: 888-774-8587 Location: Goliad     Event Date: November 28   Shady Oaks Speedway Turkey Classic Website: http://www.shadyoakspeedway.com Phone: 361-645-8353 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 01 - January 04, 2010 The Ice House, Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Nelson Park, Festival Gardens. Phone: 325-201-0250 Location: Fredericksburg     Event Date: December 01 - January 03, 2010 Eisbahn Outdoor ice skating event benefits the Heritage School and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Marktplatz. Website: http://www.skateinfred.com Phone: 866-244-7897 Location: Houston     Event Date: December 01 - January 18, 2010 The Ice at Discovery Green Skate among the downtown skyline. Discovery Green. Phone: 713-400-7336 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 03 - December 05, 2009 Polk Key City Invitational Girls Basketball Classic Hardin-Simmons University Phone: 325-670-1470 Location: Keller     Event Date: December 04   Third Annual Santa Scurry HollyDays 5K The 2009 Santa Scurry 5K Run/Walk is a part of the Keller Holly Days Celebration. The Run follows the Jolly Lights Parade. The run will start at Keller Town Hall and go through the Bear Creek Trail System. Strollers and baby joggers are welcome! There is no need to register infants riding in strollers or baby joggers. Begins after the parade at approximately 7 p.m. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway. Website: http://www.PunchBuggyProductions.com Phone: 214-793-2398 Location: Brenham     Event Date: December 04 - December 05, 2009 Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade Enjoy entertainment and holiday shopping on lighted downtown streets. On Saturday, join the Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the 6 p.m. parade that brings Santa to the Square. Website: http://www.downtownbrenham.com Phone: 979-836-3339 Alt Phone: 888-273-6426 Location: Fort Stockton     Event Date: December 04 - December 06, 2009 TSDA Sheep Dog State Finals Watch talented canines as they work sheep through a difficult course on the range. Pecos County Gun Club. E-Mail: visitor@fortstockton.org Phone: 432-336-2264 Location: Denton     Event Date: December 04   Reindeer Romp Take part in the 4.2-mile run or 2.5-mile family walk through neighborhoods decorated for the holidays. South Lakes Park. Website: http://www.CityofDenton.com/pages/resparks.cfm Phone: 940-349-7275 Location: Uvalde     Event Date: December 05   5K Run/Walk for Cystic Fibrosis (Janey Briscoe Memorial Walk) Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Uvalde Memorial Park. Website: http://www.cff.org Phone: 210-829-7267 Location: Fort Worth     Event Date: December 05   Jingle Bell Run/Walk & Holiday Festival for Arthritis Includes a timed 5K run/walk with a 1-mile reindeer run. Festival begins at 2:30 p.m. Sundance Square, Chisholm Trail Lot. Website: http://www.fwjinglebellrun.org Phone: 817-944-5673 Location: Jasper     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Texas Outdoor Family Workshop Teaches families all the basic outdoor skills they need to enjoy a great overnight camping experience. Reservations required. Martin Dies Jr. State Park. E-Mail: tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us Phone: 512-389-8903 Alt Phone: 409-384-5231 Location: Weslaco     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 Texas Outdoor Family Workshop Teaches families all the fasic outdoor skills they need to enjoy a great overnight camping experience. Reservations required. World Birding Center, Estero Llano Grande State Park. Phone: 512-389-8903 Alt Phone: 956-565-3919 Location: Waco     Event Date: December 05   20th Anniversary Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Hundreds of people tie jingle bells to their laces and run, walk and raise money. Includes costume contests. Registration is at 4 p.m. Heritage Square. Website: http://www.wacojinglebellrun.org Phone: 254-772-9303 Location: Ozona     Event Date: December 05   22nd Annual Deerfest Celebrates hunters and hunting. Fair Park Convention Center. Phone: 325-392-3737 Location: Corsicana     Event Date: December 05   Jingle Bell Jog Animal costume judging is at 8:45 a.m. The 5K competitive and 1-mile fun runs begin at 9 a.m. Corsicana YMCA, 400 Oaklawn Avenue. Website: http://www.corsicanaymca.org Phone: 903-872-2412 Location: McKinney     Event Date: December 05   2009 USMC DFW Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run Website: http://www.dfw-tft-mr.webs.com Phone: 214-563-4185 Location: Cuero     Event Date: December 05   Jingle Bell Fun Run Cuero City Park Phone: 361-275-2112 Location: Abilene     Event Date: December 05 - December 06, 2009 USTA Championship Junior Major Zone Rose Park Tennis Center Phone: 325-676-6292 Location: Arlington     Event Date: December 05   Dr Pepper Big 12 Conference Football Championship Cowboys Stadium Website: http://www.big12sports.com Phone: 817-892-5000 Alt Phone: 800-745-3000 Location: Kerrville     Event Date: December 11 - December 13, 2009 Dog Agility Competition Watch dogs as their handles direct them through an obstacle course. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center. Phone: 830-792-4728 Location: Jacksboro     Event Date: December 11   Family Fishing Day No fishing license is required. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site. Phone: 940-567-3506 Location: Smithville     Event Date: December 12   Beginner's Guide to Geocaching Learn to use a GPS unit and find some practice caches. Advance reservation for GPS units required. Begins at 2 p.m. Buescher State Park. Phone: 512-237-2241 Location: Needville     Event Date: December 12   Junior Angler Education Workshop Learn the basics of fishing through hands-on instruction. Limited to 30 participants. Begins at 9 a.m. Brazos Bend State Park. Website: http://www.brazosbend.org Phone: 979-553-5101 Location: Gruene     Event Date: December 12 - December 13, 2009 Gruene Outfitters Open House Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: 830-625-4440 Location: Dallas     Event Date: December 13   Dallas White Rock Marathon Includes a 5K run, half marathon and relay marathon. White Rock Lake. Website: http://www.runtherock.com Phone: 214-670-8281 Location: Freeport     Event Date: December 13   Salvation Army Toy Run Motorcycle Run Phone: 979-849-0121 Location: Alvarado     Event Date: January 22 - January 23, 2010 Lone Star Monster Truck Tour Featuring monster trucks in wheelie contests, side-by-side racing and "You be the judge" freestyle! Local drivers compete in Toughest Truck contest and much more. Plus kids get to take a free ride on the Alien Attack monster ride truck! Gates open at 6 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Free Pit Party for all ticket holders from 6 to 7 p.m. Diamond W Arena. Call for more information. Phone: 940-433-8159 Find tickets to sports events, concerts, rodeos and other fun events at Lone Star Tickets on Texana Looking for clothing or collectibles for Texas Longhorns, Texas A&M Aggies or Texas Tech Red Raiders? Jackets, jerseys, caps and more are at the Texas Sports Store on Texana

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