GARLAND
DRUMMING WORKSHOPS: The Nicholson Memorial Library System presents The Drum Guys, Eric Stuer and Len Barnett, in a children's program about drums and other percussion instruments from around the world. The musicians will encourage children to exercise their creativity during high-energy, interactive shows at 2 p.m. at the Central Library, 625 Austin St., 972-205-2516; and 4 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Branch Library, 3319 Edgewood Drive, 972-205-2585.
PHOTO EXHIBIT: The fourth annual photography show at the Granville Arts Center gallery, 300 N. Fifth St., runs through Aug. 31. This year's exhibit, This Is Garland, is presented by May Beth Smith and John Hall. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during all performances.
ROCK AND ROLL BOWLING: New Beginning Center will host a Rock and Roll Bowling Tournament from 1 to 4 p.m. at Showplace Lanes, 1950 Plaza Drive. The event benefits victims of domestic violence. The entry fee is $20 per person or $108 for a team of six. Awards will follow the tournament. The event will feature strobe lights, a disco atmosphere, glow-in-the-dark bowling balls and rock 'n' roll music. Trophies will be given for highest-scoring team and individual, lowest-scoring team and individual, most strikes, most gutter balls and best team spirit. For information, call Colleen Halbert at 972-276-0423, ext. 245.
BIBLE STUDY: The Word Study and Teaching Center offers lessons in Christian Biblical concepts and principles applied to everyday living and working and life hereafter. Sessions are from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Conference Center in the Garland ISD Special Events Center, 4999 Naaman Forest Blvd. Classes are free. For information, contact Bob Burns at 972-414-7161 or bdburns@cfaith.com. MESQUITE
MAGIC SHOW: Jimmy the Magician will perform at 2:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive.
TEXAS ARTISTS EXHIBIT: Artrageous 2006, a Texas artists' exhibit at the Mesquite Arts Center, continues through Aug. 6. The center is at 1527 N. Galloway Ave. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and during performances.
CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO: The 49th annual Mesquite Championship Rodeo continues at Resistol Arena, 1818 Rodeo Drive, on Friday and Saturday nights through Sept. 30. Events include bareback riding, bull riding, chuck wagon races, cowboy poker, barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling and tie-down roping. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Rodeo performances are 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $7 to $30, all seats reserved. Group discounts are available. Barbecue buffet is $7 for children and $10.95 for adults. For more information, call 972-285-8777 or go to www.mesquite rodeo.com.
BLOOD DRIVE: Carter BloodCare and "The Wolf" 99.5 will sponsor a blood drive from noon to 5:30 p.m. at Town East Mall Resource Center. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Call Carter BloodCare at 800-DONATE-4 for information.
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MOVIES IN THE PARK: Free Movies in the Park begin at dusk with Annie at the amphitheater at Harry Myers Park, 815 E. Washington St. Call 972-771-7762.
DINNER MUSIC: Harry King will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Culpepper Steak House, 309 E. Interstate 30. The concert is free to patrons. For menu information, visit www.culpeppersteakhouse.com or call 972-771-1001 for reservations.
'KRAZY KAMP' THEATRE: The Company of Rowlett Performers presents Krazy Kamp The Musical at 2 and 7 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State St. in Garland. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for children and students. Visit www.corptheatre.com.
SUMMER READING CLUB: The Rowlett Public Library Summer Reading Club continues through July 27 for youths age 3 through high school. The library is at 3900 Main St. Participants can win prizes and coupons for every five hours of reading, up to 30 hours. The last day to turn in reading logs for prizes is July 29. Call 972-412-6161.