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The Cultural Affairs Council (CAC), Children's Performing Arts Series (CPAS), is pround to present the first show for the 2012-2013 season. This musical adaptation from the original story by Charles Perrault follows the plot of the original fairy tale but has some surprises and it's humorous moments. The tale conveys that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” and true goodness is found only in the heart. Sleeping Beauty is set for this Sunday, October 14th at the Paramount Theater.

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Can you help us save Sugar?

This young (two and a half year old) wire-hair terrier mix is very smart, obviously cute and she is extremely lovable (as you can see in the photos). From the minute I saw Sugar, I knew she was someones special friend. She looked right at me, as if she was trying to say, "Hey there, you look like you could use a friend and a hug." She just looks like she'd make an awesome loyal companion and here's how you can make this little critter your best friend.

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Recipients of Social Security benefits will see a slightly less than 2 percent cost-of-living increase next year, according to an estimate by the American Institute for Economic Research.

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Okay, so I got this email that says, If I read it and send it out to so many friends I'll get money right away, If I send it to eleven friends I'll get 'good luck' and money. However, if I choose to ignore all this, I'll get no money and I get bad luck. All this because October has 5 Mondays, 5 Tuesdays and 5 Wednesdays and this only happens every 823 years. I say "hog wash" and here's why.

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Calling all Bunco players, the Abilene Alzheimer's Association is holding a big bunco tournament to be held at Windcrest Health Care Center at 6050 Hospital Drive in Abilene. So get your team together and get ready to play bunco for Alzheimer's, here's all the details.

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The annual crosstown showdown between Abilene High and Cooper,  is on for this Friday night (October 5th).  If you plan on going to this game, it might be a good idea to get your advanced tickets, which go on sale today (October 1st).

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I must admit, I don't think I've ever gotten excited over and artist coming out of retirement or band getting back together again. But, when I heard The Great Divide (TGD) was back together, with Mike McClure back on lead vocals I felt like a kid in a candy store with a fist full of birthday cash. In my euphoric state I went digging through all my old CD's looking for all TGD music I have. What I found are some awesome songs by TGD, and here's one of my favorites: 'Shaggy Was a Pothead'.

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The Grammy award winning, singer, songwriter, actor, director, producer and all-around good guy Kenny Rogers will finally share his fascinating lifelong journey and his rise to fame with his memoir, 'Luck or Something Like it' (due to hit bookstores on October 2nd, 2012). The 'Gambler' will embark on a busy fall season with the release of his autobiography.

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KEAN 105.1 is proud to bring you Casey James and JB and the Moonshine Band, live at the Lucky Mule Saloon as part of the Credit Guard of America Taste of Country Christmas tour!

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Gather up your western attire and saddle up your horse, it's time for the annual Cattle Barons Ball being put on by the American Cancer Society (ACS), Saturday October 6th. In keeping with the western theme, the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place at the Perini Ranch in beautiful Buffalo Gap, Texas. Here's how you can lasso yourself a good time while helping fight cancer.

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Check out the top 40 songs in KEAN 105's rotation for the month of October 2012

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The American Pool Players Association (APA) and Slix Billiards are holding an 8-ball pool tournament on Saturday and Sunday October 20th and 21st beginning at 12 noon both days. The Alliance for Women and Children will be the beneficiary. Get ready to rack them up (Shay Hill told me to say that) for breast cancer awareness. Here's how to sign up and get your pink and white 'Shoot for the Cure' T-shirt.

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