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BRC 6/20/2026
The MSF Basic RiderCourse provides a welcoming starting point for anyone who has chosen to ride. It focuses on fundamental motorcycle operation and teaches safety-focused mental strategies to make confident, informed choices while riding.
Abilene Safety InstructionSummer Reading Celebration Party
Celebrate reading at the inaugural Summer Reading Celebration Party for young readers. Children may attend with a parent or guardian and enjoy crafts.
Barnes & Noble2026 Summer Solstice Endurance Run!
Celebrating its 20th year, this endurance running event invites participants to find out how far they can go on a warm West Texas summer night. The focus is on personal distance and testing stamina after dark, offering a straightforward challenge for runners who want to push themselves.
Redbud ParkBook Signing with Charlie Russell
Texas Star Trading Co hosts a book signing with Abilene novelist Charlie Russell, celebrating his 12th novel, It Is What It Is. Russell channels experience from public education and a close understanding of West Texas ranching into a story told on two tracks. One follows school superintendent Frank Mendenhall as he navigates a demanding new role in a fast growing district northeast of Dallas. The other centers on his daughter and son in law, who fight to keep the family ranch safe from the reach of a criminal syndicate. Copies may be reserved by calling 325-672-9696.
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