July 4, 2008 / Lifestyles

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Annual sponsorship

Members of the Spring Ho Committee and H-E-B partners gathered recently for the grocery store's donation of a $5,000 gift to sponsor the annual Spring Ho fireworks Wednesday night at W.M. Brook Park. More...

Classics to gather at Storm's

Classics at the Classic will gather Saturday at 7 p.m. at the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. Everyone is invited to this family event and may bring a classic or just visit with vehicle owners. More...

LAFTA picnic set July 12

Lampasas Association for the Arts will sponsor a Spring Ho picnic at the sculpture garden in Campbell Park July 12 from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults for a shrimp boil and jambalaya, and $5 for a kids' hot dog meal. More...

Adopt a Pet

Smiley is a friendly young Australian cattle dog-mix who is full of energy and affection. He has a short-haired coat with typical blue heeler markings. He enjoys being around people and getting lots of love. More...

Top readers

Kline Whitis Elementary School presented awards to its Accelerated Readers who accumulated at least 100 points during the school year. More...

Gift offered cancer survivors

The American Cancer Society is offering a free gift to cancer survivors. More...

Area magazine highlights city

Texas Hill Country magazine features a prominent, 16-page spread on the city of Lampasas in its Summer 2008 issue. More...

Kids' classes continue at Central Texas College

College for Kids hosted by the Central Texas College Continuing Education Department continues with a variety of classes in July. Registration is being held for the following classes. Picture This! More...

Class reunions

1950 Medina's Parrilla is the site for the 58th Lampasas High School reunion. Participants will gather July 11 between 6-6:30 p.m. 1953 The 55th class reunion is July 12 from 3-6 p.m. on the lower floor of the Hancock Spings Hostess House. More...

School Menu

Week of July 7-11

Monday, July 7 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks/maple syrup, orange juice and milk. LUNCH: Deli sandwich, lettuce/ tomato salad, potato chips, watermelon and milk. Tuesday, July 8 BREAKFAST: Breakfast taco/ salsa, apple juice and milk. More...

Women's Aglow to host speaker on July 21

Barbara Murrell will be the speaker for Lampasas Aglow when the group gathers July 21 at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. Called into the ministry in 1976, Ms. Murrell began her service as a worship leader. More...

Arbor Day Foundation offers tree ID book

The Arbor Day Foundation is offering a new tree ID guidebook that is easier to use and will help the average person identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process. More...

Accelerated readers

Pictured are the top three Accelerated Readers in each second-grade class. More...

Exit-level TAKS testing offered

Students who need to take the exit-level TAKS tests will have an opportunity to do so later this month. This includes any junior or senior who did not meet the passing standard or who did not take a test when it was given at Lampasas High School. More...

Former resident attends Humanities institute

Ann Hale of Fort Worth, formerly of Lampasas, joined outstanding teachers from across the state recently at "From Disunion to Empire: The United States, 1580- 1900," an institute sponsored by Humanities Texas and Trinity University. More...

Hospice volunteers sought

Lighthouse Hospice of Burnet is seeking volunteers to be friendly visitors and provide companionship for another person. Office help also is sought. Free training is provided. More...