Civic clubs and organizations

MONDAY

American Business Women's Association, Metro City chapter Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Meets every fourth Monday of the month. Sharla Zigler, 794-9703.

The Granny Stitchers Ð 7 p.m., Call for location. Cloth doll club. Meets every first and third Monday of the month. Linda Crawford, 828-5412 or Jean Aaron, 795-663.

Licensed Vocational Nurses Association of Texas Division 18 Ð 7 p.m.-9 p.m., St. Mary Hospital, Arnett Room. Meets every second Monday of the month. 828-4565.

Monterey Chapter of Ambucs (American Business Clubs) Ð noon, McInturff Conference Center at University Medical Center. 798-2371 or 798-7800.

National Council for Adoption Ð Greater West Texas Chapter Ð 7:30 p.m., Conference Room of Math/Nursing Building at Lubbock Christian University. The non-profit organization is a support/informational association for all participants of the adoption triad Ð the adoptive parents, biological parents and adoptees. Meets every first Monday of the month. 795-3792.

Prairie Winds Chapter of Sweet Adelines International Ð 7 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 82nd Street and Aberdeen Avenue. 792-8664 or 794-5420.

That Stamp Club Ð 7 p.m., That Stamp Store, 4511 34th St. Meets every second Monday of the month. For rubber stampers. 792-8834.

South Plains Iris Society Ð 7:30 p.m., Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every fourth Monday of the month. 797-6913.

Texas Heritage Chapter of the American Business Women's Association Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Women's Club Ð 2020 Broadway. Meets every second Monday of the month. 744-3041.

Texas Twisters Ski Club Ð 7 p.m., Various meeting places. 1719 Avenue H. Meets every second Monday. 798-1886.

The West Texas Running Club Ð 7 p.m., 5517 74th St. Meets every first Monday of the month. 794-2474.

Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas Ð 1:30 p.m., 3307 19th St.11:45 p.m.. Meets at different locations every fourth Monday of the month. 796-7044.

American Business Women's Association, Texas Heritage Chapter Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Women's Club. 2020 Broadway. Meets every second Monday of the month. 744-3041 or 792-5060.

South Plains Stamp Club Ð 7:30 p.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every first and third Monday of the month. 799-5410.

South Plains Quilters Guild Ð 10 a.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every second Monday of the month. 767-3724.

TUESDAY

American Business Women's Association, Silver Spur chapter Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Meets every fourth Tuesday of the month. 763-6448.

Blarney Stone Equestrian 4-H Club Ð 6:30 p.m., Blarney Stone Equestrian Center, 6612 114th Street. For children 18 and under. Open to public. Horses not required. Meets every second Tuesday of the month. 794-5888.

Civil Air Patrol, Lubbock Composite Squadron Ð 7:30 p.m., Lubbock International Airport industrial complex. Providing emergency services, aerospace education and a cadet program. Pilots and non-pilots, ages 18 and older, or youths ages 13-18. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. 763-7477.

Cowan FCE Club Ð 9:30 a.m., Hodges Community Center, 41st Street and University Avenue. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 794-7151.

George S. Berry American Legion Post 575 Ð 7 p.m., Post Home, 6628 W. 66th St. Meets every second Tuesday of the month. Grover Willis, 794-9006.

Golden K Kiwanis Ð 7 a.m., Carillon dining room. Breakfast and program. 795-3982.

Insurance Women of Lubbock Ð noon-1 p.m., Mickie's Steakhouse, 83rd Street and Indiana Avenue. Meets every second Tuesday of the month. Lisa Gaitan, 749-7700.

Llano Estacado Media Association Ð 6 p.m., Western Sizzlin, 83rd Street and Indiana Avenue. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. 799-7346.

Lubbock Camera Club Ð 7:30 p.m., Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. 792-0105.

Lubbock County Master Gardener Association Ð 6:30 p.m. business meetings, Harvest Fare Resource and Educational Center, Breedlove Dehydration Plant, 1702 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Meeting followed by an educational program. Guests welcome. Meets every second Tuesday of the month. 746-5528.

Lubbock Gem and Mineral Society Ð 7:30 p.m., Lubbock Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. Carl Childers, 795-1289.

Lubbock Jaycees Ð 7:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 14th Street and Avenue K. 765-8781.

Lubbock Legal Secretaries Ð 7 p.m., meeting place varies. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. 749-3030.

Lubbock Lions Club Ð noon, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, banquet room. Open to men and women. 763-4789.

Lubbock Mothers of Multiples Ð 6:30 p.m., Southcrest Baptist Church, 3801 S. Loop 289. Support for mothers of twins or more. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. Mendy Wyatt, 797-9042.

Lubbock Stroke Club Ð 11:30 a.m.; Mickie's Steak House, 8301 Indiana Ave. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. Henry or Louise Klein, 799-0231.

Lubbock Toastmasters Ð 6:30 a.m., Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, room 1B-132. Visitors welcome. 743-4089.

Lubbock Woodworkers Club Ð 7 p.m., employee training room of Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse, 5022 W. Loop 289. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. 797-6491.

Optimist Club of Lubbock Ð noon, Mickie's Steakhouse, 8301 Indiana ave. 785-1441.

Scrabble Players Club No. 124 Ð 7 p.m., Caprock Home Health Services, 3411 Knoxville Ave. New divisions beginning for novice players. 744-7702 or 744-0326.

Slaton Family Community Education Club Ð 10 a.m., Precinct 2 Clubhouse in Slaton. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month. 828-6393.

South Plains Area Residents Taxpayers' Action Network Ð 7 p.m., Plaza West, 4630 50th St., Room 306. Meets every third Tuesday of the month. 795-8870.

Well Done Toastmasters Ð noon, Lubbock State School, 3401 N. University Ave. Everyone welcome. 741-3615.

West Texas Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development Ð 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., McInturff Conference Center. Cost for lunch: $8.50 with reservation or $10 at door. 741-2029.

Texas Twisters Ski Club Ð 7 p.m., Shooter's Bar and Grill, 2812 4th St. Anyone interested invited to attend. Meets every second Tuesday of the month. 798-1886.

WEDNESDAY

Downtown Toastmasters Ð noon-1:00 p.m., Best Western on Loop 289 and Interstate 27. 762-0544.

Lubbock Chapter No. 244 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Ð 11:30 a.m., Mickie's Steakhouse, 83rd Street and Indiana Avenue. Meets every first Wednesday of the month. 798-1030 or 793-5554.

Phoenix Sales Association Ð 7 a.m., Lubbock Plaza Hotel, 3201 S. Loop 289. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 792-3094.

Daughters of the American Revolution Ð 11:30 a.m., Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Meets every third Wednesday of the month. Dianna Stubblefield 797-0006.

Homeless Consortium Ð noon, South Plains Food Bank, 4612 Locust Ave. Discussing needs of poor and homeless. All interested are invited to attend. Meets every first Wednesday of the month. Lynn Cook, 763-3003.

THURSDAY

Articulate Toastmasters Ð 7 p.m., Monterey Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 3616 58th St. 797-0633 or 792-3238.

Better Breathers Club Ð 7 p.m., Knipling Education/Conference Center. Educational support group for those with respiratory problems. Meets every third Thursday of the month. 793-4115.

Cotton County Clown Alley Ð 7 p.m., Welcome Home Day Care Center, 1601 Sixth St. Variety of subjects taught and discussed. Open to public. Meets every fourth Thursday of the month. 983-2102.

Lubbock Advertising Federation Ð noon, LakeRidge Country Club, 8802 Vicksburg Ave. Meets every fourth Thursday of the month. 791-1920.

Lubbock Amateur Radio Club Ð 7:30 p.m., Southwestern Public Service Building, Frankford Avenue just inside Loop 289. Meets every first Thursday of the month. 797-6912.

Lubbock Kiwanis Club Ð noon, Mickey's Steakhouse, 83rd Street and Indiana Avenue. 744-4817.

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Ð 7 p.m., Interpretive Center, 4111 University Ave. Meets every third Thursday of the month. 796-8411 or 797-3537.

Native Plant Society of Texas Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Arboretum, 4111 University. Meets every first Thursday of the month. 763-9155 or 793-3455.

Petal Pushers Ð 9:30 a.m., Lubbock Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Garden club with presentations on varying topics. Meets second Thursday of each month. 767-3724.

The Singing Plainsmen Ð 7:30 p.m., Lubbockview Christian Church, 3301 34th St. Lubbock chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. 795-9218 or 794-4900.

South Plains chapter of Texas Outdoor Women's Network Ð 7 p.m., Community Room of Mahon Library, 1306 Ninth St. Promotes outdoor sports among women. Meets every third Thursday of the month. Carolyn Helm, 885-4259.

South Plains Genealogical Society Ð 7:30 p.m., Mahon Library Community Room. Meets every second Thursday of the month. 747-1319.

South Plains Plant Society Ð 7 p.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every fourth Thursday of the month. 799-6266.

South Plains Toastmasters Ð noon, Wendy's Restaurant, 2401 19th St. 797-3623.

Texas Tech Toastmasters Club Ð 8 p.m., Tech Business Administration Building, Room 153. Visitors welcome. 796-1285.

West Texas Wizards Ð 7:30 p.m., John Knox Village Clubhouse, 1717 Norfolk Ave. Meets every first Thursday of the month. 744-5287.

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation Ð 11:30 a.m., Interpretive Center, 41st Street and University Avenue. Meets every third Thursday of the month. Board meeting. 797-4520.

FRIDAY

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Ð 7 p.m., Mae Simmons Community Center, 2401 19th St. Meets every first Friday of the month. 794-3086.

Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Ð 10 a.m., conference room of the U.S. Small Business Administration, 1405 Texas Ave., Room 408-D. Meets every first Friday of the month. 472-7462 ext. 226.

Lubbock Music Teachers Association Ð 9:15 a.m. refreshments, 9:30 a.m. meeting, Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every first Friday of the month. 745-7188.

Ale-ian Society of Lubbock Ð 7 p.m., Lubbock Homebrew Supply, 1718 Buddy Holly Ave. Meets every second Friday of the month. 763-7480.

Scottish Bagpipe and Drum Lessons Ð 7 p.m., 2407 16th St. Free and open to the public. 744-9747, or www.scotsmall.com/blackwater/.

SATURDAY

South Plains Woodcarvers Guild Ð 9 a.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Meets every second Saturday of the month. 885-2366.

Lubbock Senior Dance Association Ð 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; 2001, 19th St. Live country and western music. Cost: $3 for everyone. Memberships available for $5 per year. Meets every second and fourth Saturday of the month. 745-2504 or 794-8367.

Lubbock Sunrise chapter of American Business Women's Association Ð 9 a.m., Lubbock Women's Club, 2020 Broadway. Meets every third Saturday of the month. 744-5479.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ð Disabled American Veterans Building, 7414 83rd St. For all veterans wounded in combat. Meets every first Saturday of the month. 794-0448, 795-1730 or 763-7906.

Newcomer's Couples Bridge Club Ð 7 p.m., Bridge Center, 2563 74th St. Meets every second Saturday of the month. 795-8549.

South Plains Wood Carvers Ð 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Anyone interested in wood carving welcome. Meets every second Saturday of the month. 799-2224.

South Plains Woodcarvers Meeting Ð 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center, 4215 S. University. Meets every second Saturday of the month. 797-1566.

Caprock China Club Ð 9:15 a.m., Garden and Arts Center, 4215 University Ave. Visitors welcome. Meets every third Saturday of the month. 745-3314.

Lubbock Memorial Arboretum Foundation Ð 9:30 a.m., 41st Street and University Avenue. General meeting. Public invited to attend. Free. Meets every second Saturday of the month. 797-4520.

OTHER

American Contract Bridge League Ð Bridge Center, 2563 74th St. Slates bridge games for various player levels weekly. 745-2817.

Chaparral Cycling Club Ð conducts various mountain and road bike rides weekly. 792-8573 or 794-0735.

Lubbock Area Square and Round Dance Federation Ð Schedules various dances throughout area weekly. 795-1434.

Lubbock Bicycle Club Ð Conducts various rides throughout the city weekly. 794-1900.

New Neighbors Club Ð Has a variety of groups, including bridge, canasta, book review, couples night out, crafts, pinochle, scrabble, etc. 793-3145.