September 5, 2008 / Lifestyles

Summer camp

Lampasas High School debaters Shelby Randolph and Dustin Bruce attended the Texas Speech and Debate Camp at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor this summer. More...

Welcome to Medicare presentation on tap

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas will present Welcome to Medicare, an opportunity for Central Texans to learn more about Medicare benefits and health-care choices. The free event is Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. More...

ABWA plans gathering

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

Special donation

The Colorado River CattleWomen donated a beef meal to the Ronald McDonald House in July. Members took several briskets and homemade trimmings to families staying at the house. More...

FFA chapter to host District Fun Day

The Lampasas FFA will host the annual San Saba District FFA Fun Day on Sept. 13 from 3-7 p.m. at Hancock Park and the Hostess House. More...

CTC offers non-credit courses

The Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department continues registration for fall classes. A variety of courses including exercise, self-improvement, home décor, dance and senior lifelong learning classes are available. More...

Weekly lunchtime Bible Study planned

A new ongoing Bible study will begin Tuesday at noon in the community room of First Texas Bank. More...

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Anyone who signs up for a library card this month will be entered in a weekly drawing for a library bookbag and mouse pad. * * * Storytimes this month are Wednesday and again Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. More...

Deadline nears for ACT test

The next ACT test will be given Oct. 25. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Sept. 19 -- the deadline for having the registration postmarked. More...

VDL! to hold fund-raising event

Vision Downtown Lampasas! will hold a fund-raising event Sept. 26 on downtown Courtyard Square. An Evening Under the Stars will begin with a social hour at 6 p.m., followed by a brisket dinner at 7 p.m. More...

Cheer camp upcoming

The Lampasas High School cheerleaders will have their annual mini-camp for students in kindergarten through sixth grade on Sept. 13 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per girl. More...

Local teacher recognized for program commitment

The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (VATAT) recognized more than 200 teachers and supporters of agricultural science during the recent VATAT Professional Development Conference for Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Cluster in Corpus C More...

Little Wrangler Round-up set

Keystone Square Museum's annual Little Wrangler Round-up, for children ages 4 to 8 and their parents or guardians, is Oct. 11 from 9-10 a.m. at the Lampasas Public Library, during Herb/Art Fest. More...

School Menu

Week of Sept. 8-12 Monday, Sept. 8 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage patty, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Pizza, Italian vegetables, green salad, fruit cocktail and milk. Tuesday, Sept. More...

Class seeks addresses

The Lampasas High School Class of 1979 is seeking addresses, phone numbers or e-mail address of classmates. Please send information to Janet Baxter Stewart at ronnieandjanet@comcast.net. More...

DRT members attend Waco workshop

The annual Daughters of the Republic Of Texas District V Workshop was held in Waco Aug. 9 at the Clarion Hotel. More...

Democratic Women

Democratic Women's Association of Lampasas will meet Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at My Girls on Courtyard Square. More...

Adopt a Pet

Kayla is a friendly, young female dachsund-terrier-mix who is full of energy and affection. She has a short, black coat with tan markings and is always ready for a romp in the yard or sitting on one's lap. More...

Church class offers Sunday morning event

The Come Thirsty Class at First United Methodist Church will begin a study of Os Guinness' book "The Call" on Sunday mornings, beginning Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. For centuries, finding purpose in life has been at the heart of the human quest. More...

YoungLife information session slated

An informational meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at a private home in Lampasas for those interested in YoungLife, whose mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. More...

Herb/Art Fest

Vendors and exhibitors are being sought for the 14th annual Herb & Art Festival set Oct. 11 on Courtyard Square. The event will offer a large selection of speakers this year. are $50 per space. Food booths are $80. More...