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Adamsville Heritage Association's Christmas Tour on Dec. 6 will end the 100-year celebration. The event is set on the "strip" of Adamsville, U.S. Highway 281, with decorated homes to be included for several miles north and south of the intersection of U.S. 281 and FM 581 East. More ... Three Lampasas High School Badger bandsmen were selected to the All-Region Jazz Band at tryouts in Temple recently. Ethan Moses, left, placed fifth on trumpet to advance to area. Daniel Lumpkin, center, took second on tenor saxophone, and Chris Thomas placed second on trombone. More ... Monday, Oct. 13 BREAKFAST: French toast/ maple syrup, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Steak fingers, whipped potatoes, steamed broccoli, fruit cup, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 14 BREAKFAST: Breakfast pizza, fruit or juice and milk. More ... Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department's annual all-you-caneat fajita dinner is Nov. 1 from 5- 9 p.m. at the fire department. The meal will be $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 12 and under. A special raffle will be held for a .243 deer rifle and a Winchester pump shotgun. More ... Attention athletes and parents For anyone interested in playing sports in college, the Lampasas High School Counseling Department will host former head coach at Indiana University, Harvard and Dartmouth College, Nancy Nitardy, who will offer a presentation at the school library Monday at 6 p.m. More ... Burnet County Democrats will host former Rep. Charles W. Stenholm on Tuesday at the River City Grill in Marble Falls. Stenholm, a longtime member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas' 17th Congressional District, was elected in 1978. More ... Bend Community Center will have its annual fund-raising fish fry on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m. The meal will include fish and all the trimmings. A cake auction and silent auction will be held. All proceeds benefit the community center's upkeep. More ... Malcolm Dickinson will be at Saturday's Little Wrangler Roundup where he will relate stories about Bill Pickett, a legendary cowboy and rodeo performer who is credited with inventing the practice of bulldogging, or steer wrestling. More ... The following students were among the graduates during commencement ceremonies at Texas State University-San Marcos in May. From Kempner, Luis E. Garza earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and Jennifer L. Pilgrim earned a master's degree in professional counseling. More ... Friends of the Library will be selling used books selected from the library's donated and duplicate books, during Herb & Art Fest Saturday on Courtyard Square at a booth adjacent to Perks Coffee Bar. Proceeds will be used to enhance and expand the library's services. More ... The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas is seeking longterm care ombudsmen for its program. An ombudsman works with people who use long-term care services to make sure that services are appropriately provided. More ... Ernie Bovio, Dr. Greg Dehmer, Dr. Steve Sibbitt, Dr. Paul West and Mike Helm have joined the Metroplex Community Board. "The Metroplex Health System Community Board is responsible for defining and pursuing the mission of Metroplex while safeguarding the values of our Christian organization," said Ken Finch, Metroplex president and CEO. More ... In celebration of Family History Month in October, the Genealogy Division of the Waco-McLennan County Library System and the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will sponsor the ninth annual Genealogy Lock-in on Oct. 17 from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the central library, 1717 Austin Ave. More ... Mildred Lester celebrated her 100th birthday at Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was presented a cake by Candice Foster, rehab center activity director. More ... A mammogram is a common procedure that is important for women age 40 and older to have annually, according to The Austin Diagnostic Clinic. Oct. 17 is National Mammography Day, and to prepare women for what to expect, several questions and answers about the procedure follow. More ... Jim Hoffpauir Inc. of Lampasas recently donated a car to Lampasas Independent School District's Department of Special Services to assist in its community based job skills training program at the high school campus. More ... Lampasas High School Flames held its Little Sparks camp recently, with a number of young girls participating. Girls were taught a routine that they performed at a recent varsity football game. More ... Central Texas College Continuing Education Department will offer a variety of music and retirement planning classes this month. Registration is under way for the following classes. More ... The Highland Lakes Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Marble Falls Library, 101 Main St., to discuss facts and tidbits about Central Texas plant life. Discussion on "Useful Native Plants" will center on historical uses, modern applications and favorite myths and legends of native plants. More ... The city of Lampasas is offering its fall Movie in the Park, "Iron Man," to be presented to the public on a giant blow-up screen on Saturday beginning at about 7:30 p.m. at W.M. Brook Park near the Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theatre. More ... Kayla is a friendly, young female dachshund who is full of energy and affection. She has a short-haired black coat with tan markings. Kayla, who is always ready for a romp in the yard or to go for a walk, is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More ... Two for Life team Jay and Jodi Marcum, a husband and wife musical duo from Nashville, will present a family concert on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Marcum, a former Navy band saxophonist, and his wife, an accomplished vocalist and pianist, are World Vision Artist associates. More ... Pidcoke United Methodist Church will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Oct. 26. The church service will begin at 11 a.m., with a catered meal to follow. Displays will include a history of the Pidcoke community and Pidcoke United Methodist Church, a list of pastors throughout the church's history, written remembrances by church members and many photographs. More ... Lampasas Middle School student and Junior FFA member Blayze Bierschwale brought home the "money" and buckle last weekend during the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo. Bierschwale showed the champion shorthorn market steer and won a $500 scholarship from the event. More ... A town hall meeting will be held at the Milano Civic Center on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. to provide information regarding activities and top priority resolutions adopted by the 12th Texas Silver Haired Legislature held in September. A total of 74 resolutions were adopted, but only 10 will be submitted to the Texas Legislature in January. More ... Courtyard Square Association's fall citywide garage sale will be Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on downtown Courtyard Square surrounding the county courthouse. Antiques, garage-sale items, food and entertainment will be available. More ... The 17th annual Quilt Show will be held in Goldthwaite on Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mills County Civic Center, 1807 Cline St. Admission is $3. Sponsored by Courthouse Steps Quilters, there will be vendors and a people's choice winner. Categories include theme, contemporary, antique, youth and wall hangings. More ... Helping someone escape from an abusive relationship can be one of the most important -- and most difficult -- things someone ever does. Even after finding the right words it may be hard to know what specific advice to offer. The Family Violence Program, operated by Texas Health and Human Services Commission, can help. More ... Bosque Conservatory Art Club will host its sixth annual judged art show and sale Oct. 18 at the Clifton Civic Center, 403 W. 3rd St., 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., as part of Fall Fest on Main Street. Six categories will be judged: oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, pastel or colored pencil and drawings. More ... High school students nationwide are invited to participate in the 2008-09 "Being an American" Essay Contest, which explores the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. Administered by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-profit educational organization in the Washington, D.C. More ... 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 ... An ongoing Bible study is being held each Tuesday at noon in the community room of First Texas Bank. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch to the "Brown Bag Bible Study," under the leadership of Paul Kenley, pastor of Grace Fellowship Church. More ... Cowboy Up for Kids will be held Nov. 8 from 6- 10 p.m. at Boulder Creek Farms, five miles east of Marble Falls on FM 1431. Eddie Eppler Chuckwagon Productions will provide dinner, with dance music and entertainment throughout the evening by KR Woods and his Cowboy Band. More ... Harman Community Fall Festival is Oct. 18 at the Harman School on Harman Road between Izoro and Pidcoke. There will be a cake walk, auction, children's room and multiple raffle items. A barbecue dinner is $8 for adults, and $4 for children. Those under 3 are free. More ... 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 ...
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