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OUTINGS
Dinosaurs – See One and Be One! Waco - NEW!
Wednesday July 23, $36 pp
Depart SCPL 8 a.m.; Return 4 p.m.
Come along to theWacoMammoth
Site and hear the story of the Waco Mam-
moths. Learn how with only hand tools, such
as brushes and bamboo scrapers, crews slowly
excavated the remains of 16 ColumbianMammoths. This is the
only recorded discovery of a nursery herd of Pleistocene mam-
moths in the nation. In the climate-controlled dig site, we will
walk along a raised walkway that provides an overhead view of
several specimens, including a bull Mammoth and a camel that
lived 68,000 years ago.
Lunch is on your own at Rudy’s BBQ. You’re in for a real treat,
cuz’ it’s finger lickin’ good! Whether you choose brisket, ribs, sau-
sage or chicken, it’s all slow smoked with oak and hand rubbed
with a special dry rub that promises tomake every plate perfect.
Unleash your wild side at The Mayborn Museum and Be the
Dinosaur—a ground-breaking fusion of state-of-the-art video
game technology and traditional exhibits, featuring full-size
dinosaur bones, a paleontology field station, a Safari Jeep and
more. Experience life as a virtual dinosaur in this innovative
exhibit. Therewill also be time to explore the 17 themedDiscovery
Rooms and Strecker’s Cabinet of Curiosities, oh my!
Note: Snack breakfast (juice and a muffin) will be provided on
our ride to Waco and a bottle of cold water will be provided for
our ride home.
Ticket cost includes transportation, museum fees, snack break-
fast, and water.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Jerilee Prather
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or at the Member Services Office.
Tickets for activities listed for the first time will be available
Thursday, May 1, at 8 a.m.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers
Dinner at P.F. Chang’s - NEW!
Tuesday, July 29, $119 pp
Depart SCPL 4:30 p.m.; Return 11 p.m.
Enjoy an original, freewheeling,
high-energy performance at the Long Center!
Grammy award-winning collaborators Steve
Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers pres-
ent true bluegrass that merited this accolade
fromExaminer.com: “True bluegrass, when done well, is a thing
of art, and the Steep Canyon Rangers are the genre’s current
Rembrandt.”
Martin’s banjo work is clean, technical, graceful, and vibrant,
plus he enlivens the show with comedic banter while accompa-
nied by a band of young pickers. His comedy is a key part of the
performance, and the music is consistently excellent. The Steep
CanyonRangers, energetic and exciting, use acoustic instruments
to create a traditional bluegrass sound. They are known for their
myriad talents—nimble instrumental agility, tight harmony
vocals, and inventive songwriting. The event includes vocalist
Edie Brickell for several songs. Her voice is seasoned, confident,
and affable. She and Martin have great chemistry onstage, like
old friends who are excited to see each other.
Before the show, our eveningwill beginwith dinner at P.F. Chang’s
downtown location. Menu is egg drop soup, chicken lettuce wraps,
crab wontons, spicy chicken, sesame chicken, Mongolian beef,
crispy honey shrimp, and white or brown rice. Rounding off this
delicious meal we will have sweet treats. Beverage choices are
iced tea, soda, or coffee. Tax and tip are included.
Ticket cost includes transportation, dinner, and performance
ticket.
Volunteer Trip Leader: Mary Hoverson
