October 10, 2008 / Lifestyles

LHS upcomings

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 More...

Fish fry event slated at Bend

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...

College honors

Texas State University

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. More...

Ombudsmen sought for program

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...

Annual genealogy lock-in to be held

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. More...

Mammograms encouraged during national observance

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. More...

Practice makes perfect

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...

Native Plant Society slates Saturday gathering

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. More...

Adopt a Pet

Kayla is a friendly, young female dachshund who is full of energy and affection. She has a short-haired black coat with tan markings. More...

Cemetery association workday slated

Medlin-Swetout Cemetery Association will hold a workday Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. More...

Lampasas youth excels at stock show

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. More...

Citywide garage sale planned

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...

Program director encourages ending the cycle of violence

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. More...

Essay contest open to students

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. More...

Weekly lunchtime Bible Study ongoing

An ongoing Bible study is being held each Tuesday at noon in the community room of First Texas Bank. More...

Harman Fall Festival scheduled for Oct. 18

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. More...

Heritage group makes plans

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. More...

School Menu

Week of Oct. 13-17

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 VFD to hold annual fund-raiser

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. More...

Burnet Democrats to host former representative

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...

To appear

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...

Library Friends to have booth during festival

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. More...

Metroplex tabs new board members

Ernie Bovio, Dr. Greg Dehmer, Dr. Steve Sibbitt, Dr. Paul West and Mike Helm have joined the Metroplex Community Board. More...

Birthday celebration

Mildred Lester celebrated her 100th birthday at Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation. She was presented a cake by Candice Foster, rehab center activity director. More...

Donation to district

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...

CTC plans non-credit courses

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...

City to show 'Iron Man' movie in park this weekend

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...

Lutheran church plans concert event

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. More...

Anniversary celebration set

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. More...

Silver Haired legislators plan town meeting

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. More...

Quilt exhibit to be Oct. 18

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. More...

Clifton art show, sale slated

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. More...

LHS class seeks addresses for high school reunion

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...

Fund-raising event set by advocacy center

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. More...

Alcoholics Anonymous offers help

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...