Javelina tradition takes center stage with this year’s Homecoming events at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

Here’s a first look at events for Homecoming 2009. More information is available at www.tamuk.edu/events/ homecoming.

• Saturday, October 17 Intramural Flag Football Tournament

9 a.m., Intramural Field

• Monday, October 19

CAB Comedy Series Presents Ronnie Jordan

8 p.m., ballroom A, Memorial Student Union Building

· Tuesday, October 20

CAB Presents Norman the Magician

7 p.m., Jones Auditorium · Wednesday, October 21

Fall Carnival

5-10 p.m., University Boulevard

This free event features food, games and fun for everyone. The band One Pin Short will perform at 7 p.m., and the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony will take place at

8:30 p.m. · Thursday, October 22 Homecoming Parade

6 p.m., Downtown Kingsville

The Grand Marshals of the parade will be Dr. Demarious Keller Frey, Class of ’59 and named a Distinguished Alumna this year; and Harry Ketcham Jr., Class of ’39 and a member of Doc’s Boys, one of the group of students that studied under Dr. Frank H. Dotterweich, namesake of the College of Engineering and founder of the natural gas engineering department. The university and the community are encouraged to participate and show their Javelina Pride. Application and rules are available at the Office of Alumni Affairs or online at www.javelinaalumni.com.

Volleyball-A&M- Kingsville vs. Tarleton State University

7 p.m., Kingsville Hampton Inn Court, Steinke Physical Education Center

Tickets are $2 for adults, $1 for public school students and free for A&M-Kingsville students with a valid identification card. For more information, call 361-593- 4030.

Talent Show

8:30 p.m., ballroom A, Memorial Student Union Building

Students will show off their unique talents during the annual Homecoming Talent Show. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

· Friday, October 23

EmbroidMe Homecoming 2009 Golf Classic

10:30 a.m., L.E. Ramey Golf Course

A shotgun start begins this fundraising event, produced in association with the Javelina Alumni Association and Javelina Athletics. Net proceeds generated are used for scholarship support for deserving students and for all ten Javelina athletic programs. Online registration available at www.javelinaalumni.com.

Class of the 9s Luncheon

Noon, room 219ABC, Memorial Student Union Building

The Class of 1959 will be honored at this special Javelina gathering. Ticket price are $10 per person. For ticket information, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at

593-4176. Hog Call 8 p.m., Intramural Field The bonfire will immediately follow the Hog Call. Music will be provided by Southern Scarred.

· Saturday, October 24

Breast Cancer Walk/Run

8:30 a.m., Memorial Student Union Building Courtyard

Distinguished Alumni Luncheon and Silent Auction

Noon, Memorial Student Union Building Grand Ballroom

This special event will honor this year’s Distinguished Alumni—Randall Odom, Class of ’57; Dr. Demarious Keller Frey, Class of ’59; and Rising Star recipient Howard A. Garig, Class of ’94. Tickets are $25per person or $200 for a table of eight. For additional information, please contact Office of Alumni Affairs at 593-4176.

Alumni Fajita Cook-off

2:30 p.m., Tailgate Area

The Javelina Alumni Association will host the 7th Annual Fajita Cook-Off at the main Javelina Tailgate area, northeast side of Javelina Stadium. Registration is from

2:30-3 p.m., preparation time is 3-5 p.m. and judging starts at 5:30 p.m. First, second and third place winners will be awarded prizes and trophies. Everyone is invited to participate in the competition. Get there early to claim your tailgating spot as space is limited. For additional information, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 361-593-4176.

Homecoming Tailgate, with music from David Grace

4:30-6:30 p.m., Tailgate Area

Football-A&M- Kingsville vs. Eastern New Mexico University

7 p.m., Javelina Stadium

The Javelinas take on the Greyhounds of Eastern New Mexico University at 7 p.m. in Javelina Stadium. General admission is $5, reserved seats in sections A and F are $10, seats in sections B and E are $12, seats in sections C and D are $15 and box seats are $18. Senior citizens in sections A and F are $7. A&M-Kingsville students are free with a valid identification card. For more information, call 361-593-4030.