November 13, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Thanksgiving service slated

The Lampasas County Ministerial Alliance will hold a community Thanksgiving service on Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Lampasas. U.S. Army Chaplain Jerry Sieg of Fort Hood will bring the message. More...

Pierians plan Yule concert

The Pierian Club will hold its 23rd annual Christmas concert and tea on Dec. 1 at 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served following the concert. More...

DRT hears report from LISD trustee

The Oran Milo Roberts Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas met Nov. 2 at the Hostess House. After an opening prayer and pledges to American and Texas flags, Diane Davis, president, conducted the chapter’s business meeting. More...

Kline Whitis Elementary to hold Family Night

Kline Whitis Elementary will hold a Family Night on Monday from 5-7 p.m. A PTSO meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the science lab. An old-fashioned sock hop will be offered, and photographs can be taken in a 1950s convertible with Elvis. More...

Livestock group sets fund-raiser

The Lampasas County Youth Livestock Association will hold its "reverse raffle" on Saturday at the former Wal-Mart at Santa Fe Square. Raffles and a silent auction also will be held. Tickets prices include a barbecue dinner. More...

UDC sets sign-up for researching

The United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a signup on Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gatesville Library for an opportunity to join in researching an ancestor. More...

Veterans Day

Members of Cub Scout Pack 100 assisted local veterans’ organizations by placing flags on the graves of service members at Oak Hill Cemetery. On hand for an assist were James Nelson, Micah Belanger and Jim Harrison. More...

Region 8 competitors

Lampasas High School choir students represented the school at the 2009 Region 8 vocal competition held recently at Belton High School. They include, from left, Alexandra Ramirez, Lindsey Cox, Alexis Turner and Stephanie Paul. More...

Remarkable Lampasans

A rare Jewel

Jewel Lawrence is my remarkable Lampasan for November. Just as I celebrated my 80th birthday, I discovered her. What a consolation to find someone older! They are becoming fewer and farther between. More...

Fall show slated in Kingsland

Kingsland House of Arts and Crafts will hold its Arts and Crafts Fall Show on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 112 Chamberlain St. in Kingsland. More than 30 vendors will offer hand-crafted items. More...

Relay for Life

A Relay for Life Lampasas interest meeting is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas County Chamber of Commerce meeting room. The public is invited to attend for birthday cake and information. More...

School Menu

Week of Nov. 16-20

Monday, Nov. 16 BREAKFAST: French toast, ham slice, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes, peas & carrots, rosy applesauce, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Nov. More...

Fund-raiser rescheduled

The date for the annual Flames baked potato dinner and game night has been changed due to the Lampasas Badgers’ playoff game. The dinner, originally scheduled for tonight, will be Monday at 6 p.m. at the Lampasas High School cafeteria. More...

Museum selects theme for Christmas contests

Keystone Square Museum’s 2009 holiday theme for the Christmas tree and gingerbread house contests is "A Boot Scootin’ Christmas." Participants might go western with cowboy or cowgirl boots, use a gogo boot theme or salute a newborn wit More...

Church trip

The Episcopal Youth Group of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Lampasas recently traveled to West Texas for a fun, educational and spiritual experience. More...

Home tour

The 2009 Christmas Home Tour, sponsored by Keystone Square Museum, will be presented Dec. 6 from 1- 5 p.m. Five local homes will be showcased, including the 5269 U.S. Highway 190 East home of Marion and Jeanette Snell. More...

Church slates Lord's Acre events

Pidcoke United Methodist Church will hold its annual Lord’s Acre on Saturday. A spaghetti supper will be served at 5 p.m. Donations are welcome. A silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. Baked goods and donated items will be auctioned. More...

Nursing home advocates sought

The Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas Ombudsman program is seeking caring individuals to advocate on behalf of nursing facility residents in Lampasas. Statistics show that 60 percent of residents do not receive visitors. More...

Metroplex opens account to assist shooting victims

Metroplex Adventist Hospital, after donating an initial gift of $25,000, has set up a donation module on its Web site to aid victims and their families. Proceed will directly benefit those affected by the Fort Hood tragedy on Nov. 5. More...

LAFTA volunteers

Lampasas High School choir members recently donated their time and talents for the Lampasas Association for the Arts at the Hanna Springs Sculpture Garden. Selections ranged from UIL classical songs to country and pop. More...

Democratic Women discuss changes

Highland Lakes Democratic Women met in October with a three-person panel that discussed how they believe things had changed for the better due to acts of Congress passed by Democrats. More...

Fort Worth teacher earns award

Ann Hale of Fort Worth has been named one of 12 recipients of the 2008-09 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. Congresswoman Kay Granger and Humanities Texas program officer Liz Borger presented Ms. More...

Taco soup

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Women’s fall Taco Soup Luncheon is today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church parish hall. Tickets are $6 for soup, chips, cornbread, dessert and a drink. More...

Perfect tree

Vision Lampasas! is looking for the largest, most beautiful tree in the area to grace the Lampasas County Courthouse lawn during Hometown Holidays, a community Christmas celebration Dec. 4-6. More...


 

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