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August 29, 2008 / Lifestyles

Quilt raffle

The Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas and Lampasas County Democrats will co-sponsor the annual Labor Day Picnic at the Hancock Park Pavilion Monday beginning at 11 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and cookies will be served. More...

ABWA to hold quarterly meeting

Central Texas Area American Business Women's Association Council will hold its quarterly meeting Sept. 11 at the Stagecoach Inn at Salado. More...

In the Service

Christensen

Coast Guard Seaman Bryan D. Christensen recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N.J. More...

LISD principal named president of state association

Kelly Dunn, principal at Taylor Creek Elementary in Lampasas ISD, will serve a second term as District 12 president for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association. More...

Weekly Bible study set

A women's weekly Bible study using Beth Moore's "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place," is set Sept. 9-Nov. 18. The study contains all new video footage and new graphics. More...

CTC lists fall semester non-credit course offerings

The Central Texas College Continuing Education department will open the fall semester with a variety of new classes and returning favorites. More...

Son born

Chris and Stephanie Maceyra of Austin are the parents of a son, Christopher "Myles", born May 30, 2008, at 9:13 a.m. at North Austin Medical Center. At arrival, Myles weighed 9 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches in length. More...

Button Club meeting set

Bluebonnet Button Club of Burnet will meet Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnet County Courthouse Annex, Highway 29 East. An informative program will be presented on Bimini buttons. Visitors are welcome. More...

DSHS helps adoptees search for their families

Deciding to find one's birth family can be a life-changing decision. It's a personal journey that could alter one's perceptions of himself and his family. More...

GED class to register

Registration for GED classes is Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Phoenix Center, 508 W. Sixth St., building A. Classes begin Sept. 9 and are 6-9 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday during the school year. More...

Girl Scouts registering

New Girl Scouts and troop leaders may register or receive information by contacting Melissa Schroeder, Girl Scout service unit director for Lampasas County, at 564-1463. More...

Classics plan Sept. 6 event

Classics at the Classic will meet in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The event will be dedicated to Paul Murray, who with others helped Sharon Carrigan plan the first classics gathering at Storm's. More...

HLDW meeting

At the recent meeting of the Highland Lakes Democratic Women, Shirley Schmidt discussed candidates for judicial seats and the importance of getting the right ones elected. More...

Preventing identity theft

Council shares tips to protect money, reputation

In view of the breakup of a global identity theft ring and the arrest of its members, the National Crime Prevention Council is advising consumers to take extra precautions to protect their personal information. More...

Cemetery meeting cancelled

The upcoming meeting of the executive board of Oak Hill Cemetery Association has been cancelled. More...

School Menu

Week of Sept. 1-5

Monday, Sept. 1 Holiday -- no school Tuesday, Sept. 2 BREAKFAST: Biscuit/sausage, scrambled egg, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Hamburger, lettuce/tomato/ pickle, French fries, sliced peaches and milk. Wednesday, Sept. More...

Back-to-school celebration

PHOTOS BY GABE WOLF Free haircuts were the order of the day at the back-to-school rally at New Covenant Church. More...

Facility sets special show

Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehab will host a classic car show Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. The event is open to the public. Additional parking is available at First United Methodist Church. Popcorn and drinks will be served while they last. More...

Beef, it's what's for dinner

Tina Loeffler, president of the Colorado River CattleWomen, was on hand at the recent CenTex Cow/Calf Clinic put on by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. More...

Blood drive on tap at hospital

Carter BloodCare is hosting a blood drive Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rollins Brook Community Hospital. More...

BCM Women's Health Center to hold summit

Cardiovascular health will be the focus of the first summit on the Comprehensive Care of Women presented by the Women's Health Center for Comprehensive Care at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The conference is set Oct. More...

MHMR to fulfill state requirement

Central Counties Center Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services is required to develop and implementation plan -- Local Service Area Plan. This applies only to mental health services funded by the Department of State Health Services. More...

Over 50 Dance slated tonight

West Original Over 50 Dance is tonight from 7-10 p.m. at West Fraternal, 1000 N. I-35 in West. Admission is $6 per person. Music is provided. Phone (254) 826-4180 for information. More...

Club donation

Junior Colorado River CattleWomen made a donation of can tops members have collected for the past year to the Ronald McDonald House, which uses proceeds from the sale of the can tops to help defray the cost of fuel and other expenses incurred More...

Kempner youth enrolls in horseback riding program

Rebecca Phelps of Kempner recently enrolled in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program which recognizes and rewards AQHA members for time spent with their American quarter horses in activities such as trail rides, shows, wo More...