August 5, 2008 / Lifestyles

Kiwanis Club offers stipend

The Kiwanis Club of Lampasas is offering its Stay In or Return to College Scholarship Program for 2008. All applicants must have completed at least one year of college. More...

School supply drive begins

Morris Realty of Lampasas is sponsoring a school supply drive for Lampasas County's needy children. Drop off donated supplies at Morris Realty, 1007 S. Key Ave. or Shooting Star, 405 E. Third. The drive runs through Aug. 29. More...

AARP driving class slated

Seton Highland Lakes Hospital will co-sponsor an AARP Senior Driving Class Aug. 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day at Woodlands Retirement Center, 700 Janet Dr., in Burnet. The eight-hour refresher course is for motorists ages 50 and older. More...

LHS Class of 1958 has slate of events during July festival

Lampasas High School Class of 1958 observed its 50th anniversary with a full weekend of events during Spring Ho. Thirty members and spouses met Spring Ho Friday at the Snell ranch for a hot dog and hamburger supper and visiting. More...

4-H fun

Judy Kennedy, a volunteer 4-H leader, has been leading fun activities for area children. In June, they worked on jewelry-making, decorating towels and making keepsake bags. July was geared toward different food groups. More...

BBB warns consumers not to be taken in by marketing blitz

The Better Business Bureau warns consumers not to be taken in by a deceptive extended vehicle warranty marketing campaign that is sweeping the country. More...

Retired Marine seeks info on local man

A former Marine and current Leon County resident is seeking information about a Lampasas man. Retired Lt. Col. Foster L. More...

Walk to benefit MS on tap

Hundreds of Central Texas residents will take steps toward creating a world free of multiple sclerosis at the Walk MS: NexBank Walk set Sept. 20 at Carl Levin Park in Harker Heights, 400 Miller's Crossing. More...

Agency on Aging seeks volunteer program coaches

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas is seeking volunteers to help provide the program, A Matter of Balance, designed to help people manage concepts about falls and increase physical activity. More...

It's a girl

Neal and Jennifer Brown of Lampasas announce the birth of their daughter, Allie Landry, born July 24, 2008, at 2:12 a.m. in Temple. At arrival, Allie weighed 7 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches in length. More...

Ice cream supper set

The Adamsville Community Center will have an ice cream supper on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a freezer of ice cream or a dessert. Everyone is invited. More...

Democratic Women

The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will meet Aug. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on Courtyard Square. The public is invited. Discussions will focus on the upcoming annual Labor Day Picnic and preparing for the November elections. More...

Retirement seminar set

Ken McDaniel, an Edward Jones financial adviser of Lampasas, will host free educational seminars, "Smart Choices in Your Retirement," Aug. 21 at noon and 5:30 p.m. at G's Steaks & Seafood, 402 S. Live Oak. More...

Multi-Service Center

901 S. Live Oak - Lampasas • 556-3858 · 556-2550

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. Public transportation, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling 24 hours in advance, 556-3858, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. More...

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

Attention parents of preschoolers! There will be storytime every Wednesday this month at the library. This Wednesday we'll celebrate "Pooh's Grand Adventure." On Aug. 13, the theme is "Famous Lefthanders." The Aug. More...

Church homecoming events on tap

Clear Creek Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming Weekend Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the church, west of Copperas Cove off U.S. Highway 190 at 3350 FM 2657. The church, founded in 1872, is celebrating 136 years and its pastor, the Rev. More...

Yeary earns association honor

Lampasas High School graduate Mike Yeary has been honored as the Colorado Wool Growers Association Guest of Honor. Yeary is the state director for Wildlife Services in Colorado. More...

LHS student attends conference

Gabriel Terrell, a student at Lampasas High School, attended the 2008 Congressional Student Leadership Conference on Global Business & Entrepreneurship, sponsored by LeadAmerica. More...

Sales tax holiday coming

The annual sales tax holiday will run Aug. 15-17. During that weekend, most clothing and shoes priced less than $100 can be purchased tax free. The break applies to both children's and adults' apparel. More...

AA hotline open

Alcoholics Anonymous has a hotline open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, phone 556- 5656 or visit www.austinaa.org. More...