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December 12, 2008 / Lifestyles

Special celebration

The Adamsville Heritage Association culminated its 100-year celebration of the founding of its township with a night of Christmas events. More...

Special performance

Kempner First Baptist Church's Kids Choir visited Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehab recently to entertain residents with Christmas carols. More...

LHS Badger bandsmen take top spots at competition

Fifty-eight Lampasas High School band members participated in the Texas Music Educators Association Region 8 All- Region Band auditions on Saturday at Midway High School. Results follow. More...

DRT guests provides Yule music

An Enchanted Evening with D'Anne was enjoyed by members of the Oran Milo Roberts Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and their guests on Dec. 1 in the historic Hancock Springs Hostess House. Mrs. More...

Auto donations being accepted

The American Cancer Society is reminding folks of an opportunity to help with 2008 tax deductions, but that also will raise critical funds needed to help the ACS achieve its mission. More...

Club showcases artist's work

The Lampasas Art Club selected Lillian Perkins as its Artist of the Month for December. Her artwork is on exhibit at the gallery at My Girls on East Third Street. Mrs. More...

Herb Society to meet Saturday

The Central Texas Herb Society will get together on Saturday for its annual Christmas party. The event is set at the home of Gitta Kuhlmann, club president, at 2 p.m. More...

Alcoholics Anonymous has hotline

Alcoholics Anonymous has a hotline open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, phone 556-5656 or visit www.austinaa. org. More...

Lubbock choir to present holiday event

Lubbock Christian University Praise Choir and Chamber Singers will present a free concert at First Street Church of Christ on Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. More...

New Covenant dedicates Common Grounds

New Covenant Church members and guests gathered Saturday morning at the former McGregor house at 1502 Central Texas Expressway to dedicate Common Grounds, a community coffee shop designed to generate conversations and camaraderie. More...

Tips shared for moving parents

Moving at any point in life can be an unnerving experience. But what happens when one finds oneself having to take the lead to move one or both parents from their home due to life-changing circumstances? More...

Toy drive

Lampasas Fire Department personnel have been collecting toys for local needy youngsters to be distributed for Christmas. Firefighter Joe Adams is shown with a portion of the collection. More...

Check presentation

In keeping with the spirit of giving during the Christmas season, Kempner VFW Post 3393 Commander Bill McMenomey, left, recently presented a $500 check to Kempner Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief Doug Fagg. More...

School Menu

Week of Dec. 15-19

Monday, Dec. 15 BREAKFAST: Waffles, sausage patty, fruit or juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, Dec. 16 BREAKFAST: Cinnamon roll, ham slice, fruit or juice and milk. More...

Swine show a good tune-up for January county event

The annual District FFA Swine Show held Saturday at the Lampasas County Livestock Show Barn was a day of much success for local FFA and 4-H members. More...

Retired teachers celebrate Christmas at Lometa church

The annual Christmas program and meal for the Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association was held Dec. 2 at the Lometa United Methodist Church. Mary Casbeer prepared the meat, and members furnished side dishes for the covered-dish meal. More...

Nix Yule party set

The Nix School Community Center will hold its Christmas party Saturday from 6-10 p.m. Bring a covered dish for the potluck meal. Everyone is invited. For more information, phone 556- 6546. More...

Carter delivers

Will Kuehne makes a blood supply delivery to Rollins Brook Community Hospital in Lampasas from Carter BloodCare, as Jane Broadway, lab technician for the hospital, accepts the supply. More...

CTC seeks instructors to teach non-credit courses next year

Central Texas College Continuing Education Department is searching for instructors who can develop and teach non-credit courses in a variety of areas including creative arts, personal skills, career development, outdoor activities, exercise, dance, More...