Archway of Hope to host Retro Radio fundraiser

The Retro Radio 2023 fundraiser for Archway of Hope will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 in the Base at the Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd.

Presented by DJ Flashback, the event will include elevated dance stages with props; extra-large screens featuring iconic music videos from the 1970s ’80s and ’90s; along with contests, dinner and unlimited drinks.

Tickets are $150 with tables of eight available for $1,750, available at eventbrite.com.

Archway of Hope is local nonprofit that helps families who are grieving the untimely death of a loved one. It produces documentaries, videos, cards and other tributes, and also connects families with comfort and healing resources.

The McLennan-Hill Czech Heritage Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the West Community Center, 200 Tokio Road.

Plans for Westfest on Labor Day weekend will be discussed.

For more information, call 903-393-2890.

The Eddy Masonic Lodge No. 797, 208 W. Fourth St. in Bruceville-Eddy, will hold a burger fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets are $10, which includes a burger, fries and a drink.

The Woodway Farmers Market will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd.

The event will feature a diverse array of vendors, food trucks and live music. Parking will be available at the Pavilion Event Center at the arboretum, Woodway City Hall and Woodway Family Center.

A Kids in Kitchen class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Greater Waco YMCA, 6800 Harvey Drive, will feature bento box creations. Children age 5 to 15 will get to play with their foods and create fun ways to eat their lunch, veggies included.

Cost is $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers.

Each child will leave with their own bento box. For more information, email chernandez@ymcactx.org or call 254-776-6612.

Registration is open for the Waco Parks and Recreation Youth Flag Football league this fall for kids ages 5 to 14. The league will start Sept. 16 and emphasizes sportsmanship, skill development, fitness and fun.

Early registration is $50 per player through Aug. 25. Late registration, Aug. 28 through Sept. 1, is $60 per player.

Games will be played at the Doris Miller Community Center football field, 1020 Elm Ave.

Registration forms and more information are available at www.teamsideline.com/waco. For questions, call 254-750-5875.

The Central Texas Soccer Referee Association is looking for youth, ages 13 and up, and adult referees for the 2023 season.

For more information, email ctsrawaco@gmail.com by Saturday. No experience is necessary.

The Cen-Tex Kennel Club will offer a Manners and Control obedience class for dogs of all ages starting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Quail Creek Training Center, 703 S. Robinson Drive.

For more information, call Jeanie Davis at 254-717-5325.

The Waco Stars Square Dance Club will offer square dance lessons for beginners from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, starting Sept. 11, at Allemande Hall, 106 Westlake Drive in Speegleville. Cost is $3 per night. For more information, call or text Wendell Moore at 254-715-2749 or email crocketts1955@yahoo.com.

Historic Waco will host a Bonnie and Clyde murder mystery fundraiser from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at East Terrace, 100 Mill St.

Participants should dress up in their best 1930s-style clothing to help solve a murder at one of Waco’s historic homes. Objects from the Texas Ranger Museum and 1930s cars will be on display, suitable for photos.

Tickets are $25, available at historicwaco.org. Each ticket includes a custom can from Southern Roots Brewing Co.

For more information, call 254-753-5166.

The Hearne Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Bags & Boards cornhole tournament Sept. 2 in downtown Hearne.

The cost is $100 per team with a top-three payout. Boards will open at 10 a.m. and play will start at 11. To sign up, go to scoreholio.com.

Doors will open at 11 for the festival, which will include kids activities, food and craft vendors, and musical entertainment.