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Denim Day is an international campaign highlighted on a Wednesday in April to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is observed by wearing jeans. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Denim Day is an international campaign highlighted on a Wednesday in April to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It is observed by wearing jeans. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD

Lampasas council to recognize Denim Day on April 27

In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Lampasas City Council proclaimed April 27, 2022 as Denim Day to show solidarity with survivors of sexual assault.
Earning special awards at the L-M Garden Club’s annual flower show were, from left to right, Val Cash, Award of Merit for her airplane plant; Sue Anderson, Award of Merit for her amaryllis; and Tico Hicks, Best in Show Design Class. Hicks also was the Sweepstakes winner after earning 15 blue ribbons at the show. COURTESY PHOTO

Earning special awards at the L-M Garden Club’s annual flower show were, from left to right, Val Cash, Award of Merit for her airplane plant; Sue Anderson, Award of Merit for her amaryllis; and Tico Hicks, Best in Show Design Class. Hicks also was the Sweepstakes winner after earning 15 blue ribbons at the show. COURTESY PHOTO

L-M Garden Club presents flower show awards

The L-M Garden and Civic Club had its annual flower show on April 19 at 7 p.m. at the club building. Club members had a light meal of a variety of fingertype food items before the judging started. Twelve were present for the meal and flower show. Theme for this year’s show was Nature in America.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS

SMITH CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The Smith Cemetery Association at School Creek will hold its annual meeting April 30 at 11 a.m. at School Creek Baptist Church. A potluck meal will be served after the meeting. Participants should bring a favorite dish to share.

CLASS REUNIONS

CLASS OF 1972 The Lampasas High School Class of 1972 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281 in Lampasas. Cost is $15 per classmate. Food and beverages will be at the individual’s expense.
FFA students qualify for state competition

FFA students qualify for state competition

FFA students qualify for state competition

The Lampasas FFA Veterinary Science team is headed to the state meet at Texas A&M University on April 30 after advancing at the Area VII contest in San Antonio.

CLASS REUNIONS

CLASS OF 1972 The Lampasas High School Class of 1972 will celebrate its 50-year reunion on July 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Putters & Gutters Fun Center, 2341 South U.S. Highway 281. Cost is $15 per classmate. Food and beverages will be at the individual’s expense.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group forming

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent Karen DeZarn has announced the formation of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group that will meet May 20 at 10 a.m. The group will gather the third Friday of every month in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building, 409 S. Pecan St. in Lampasas.

CEMETERY MEETING

Naruna Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting May 22 at 2 p.m. Contact Betty Skinner at 512-564-1593 for more information.
Spencer Tice, Pack 100 Lions Den, was the youngest of all the racers in their Downhill Derby at Hanna Springs Elementary. JEROMIAH LIZAMA | DISPATCH RECORD

Spencer Tice, Pack 100 Lions Den, was the youngest of all the racers in their Downhill Derby at Hanna Springs Elementary. JEROMIAH LIZAMA | DISPATCH RECORD

Scouts hold Downhill Derby and show off their vehicles

The annual Downhill Derby is often the signature event for Cub Scouts. The Scouts build their wooden cars and race them downhill to see whose vehicle is fastest. Pack 100 hosted its derby recently at Hanna Springs Elementary School. Custom racing patches were offered for those who participated.
‘36 Club members on hand for the recent Capitol District Federated Women’s Clubs Spring Convention were, left to right, Juli Chaney, Carol Ramsey, Susan Detrick, Shanna Sibberson, Stephanie Smith, Karen Allen, Priscilla Wright, Margaret Oberender, Sandy Brister, Diane Davis, Lynn Love, Ginger Henderson, Debby Hardin and Amy McDaniel.. COURTESY PHOTO

‘36 Club members on hand for the recent Capitol District Federated Women’s Clubs Spring Convention were, left to right, Juli Chaney, Carol Ramsey, Susan Detrick, Shanna Sibberson, Stephanie Smith, Karen Allen, Priscilla Wright, Margaret Oberender, Sandy Brister, Diane Davis, Lynn Love, Ginger Henderson, Debby Hardin and Amy McDaniel.. COURTESY PHOTO

Lampasas hosts GFWC Capitol District Spring Convention

The ’36 Club and the Pierian Club, both of Lampasas, hosted the GFWC Texas Capitol District Spring Convention at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall on March 16.