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FFA, a nationally recognized organization, teaches students the importance of community service. Lampasas FFA recently reinforced the lessons while helping a local family in need. More ... Lampasas County Democrats will meet Saturday at 3 p.m. in the conference room of the Lampasas County Office Building to discuss veterans' issues and how cuts have affected veterans' care, said a party spokesman. Guests will watch a segment from NOW on PBS called "Fighting the Army," which discusses the thousands of U.S. troops being discharged from the U.S. Army each year. More ... Amber Dawn Banister and Robert Wayne Groves, both of Lubbock, plan to exchange wedding vows in a Dec. 20, 2008, ceremony in Lubbock. Miss Banister is the daughter of Melvin and Tricia Banister of Carlsbad, N.M. She received a bachelor's degree in communication from Arizona State University and an associate's degree in dental hygiene. She is employed by Dr. R. More ... Adamsville Heritage Association's booth during the Herb & Art Fest was a successful fund-raising event for the group. Next up, the association plans to participate in the Town & Country Study Club's Arts and Crafts Show Nov. 1 in the Lampasas County Courthouse. More ... Monday, Oct. 20 BREAKFAST: Waffles/maple syrup, sausage, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Oct. 21 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More ... Two students at Lampasas High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their achievement on AP exams. More ... In celebration of Family History Month in October, the Genealogy Division of the Waco-McLennan County Library System, in cooperation with the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will sponsor the ninth annual Genealogy Lock-in tonight from 6:30 p.m. to midnight at the central library, 1717 Austin Ave. More ... B.E. and LaFayne Porter of Bend celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11. The couple was honored with a dinner on Sept. 12 by their three children, two grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 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 ... Bend Community Center will have its annual fund-raising fish fry on Saturday 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 ... Top photo: Lampasas High School FFA senior Brian Kingsley tack-welds a flag stand at Badger Field for future use. More ... Central Texas College (CTC) Continuing Education Department is offering the following upcoming non-credit courses. Piano: This group class is for beginners who have little or no piano experience. It focuses on keyboard, improvisation and note reading. Class, for those age 13 to adult, will meet Tuesdays, Oct. 21 to Dec. 2, 5:30- 6:30 p.m. More ... Central Texas College Foundation is the beneficiary of one of its own, as the campus police department donated $5,000 to endow a scholarship designed for criminal justice students. The Central Texas College Police Department Endowed Scholarship will be awarded in the spring 2009 semester to a CTC criminal justice major. More ... The final American Red Cross blood drive of the year, hosted by AMVETS Post 80, will be Nov. 3 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old, be in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. For information, contact Wanda Meyers at 556-3338. More ... Preservation Lampasas Inc. will hold its next fund-raising event on Nov. 15 at First United Methodist Church. There will be an exhibition and auction of custom-framed fine art from all over the world, including original oils, watercolors and graphics by internationally known artists and new talents. More ... Kempner Cemetery Association will hold its annual membership meeting on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. at the Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Training Room. All those interested may attend. More ... Classroom instruction for the next driver education program at Lampasas High School begins Oct. 27. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. Class is limited to the first 30 paid students. More ... New developments in assistive technology are not only making life easier for people with disabilities, but also giving them hope, according to the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services. More ... Pi Sigma Eta held its fall 2008 induction at Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. The honorary funeral service fraternity is represented at the college by the Epsilon Chapter. Admission is based on scholastic standing. Zachary Carnley, a 2002 Lampasas High School graduate, was inducted into the honor society. More ... Collier Army Pvt. Grant N. Collier has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. More ... St. Mary's Episcopal Church Women will hold a rummage sale on Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the church, Fourth and Chestnut streets. Donations can be left at the parish hall today, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, phone 556- 5433. More ... Lampasas Art Club member Morgan Connery is the October Artist of the Month, and his work is on display in the foyer of My Girls in front of Lampasas Art Gallery. Retired from the U.S. More ... Family entertainment Reid Schaub and Family played music throughout the recent National Night Out event at the H-E-B parking lot. More ... Four-year-old Zachery Fields gets a charge out of the flashing lights on a local police cruiser during National Night Out. More ... Geese in W.M. Brook Park seemed to enjoy the standing water on the sidewalks after Wednesday's rainshowers. More ... Lampasas High School students did some high-stepping to avoid ankle-deep water on their way to lunch Wednesday afternoon. More ...
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