December 11, 2009 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Lampasas ISD teacher, artist earns recognition

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Restaurant plans benefit

Pluckers in Killeen will hold a fund-raiser on Jan. 12 to benefit Families in Crisis for the families of the Nov. 5 Fort Hood shooting. The restaurant will donate 20 percent of the food and nonalcoholic beverage charges to the account. More...

Museum contest winners are listed

Keystone Square Museum held its annual Christmas tree and gingerbread house decorating contests in conjunction with the Carol of Lights events last week. Winners follow. Gingerbread houses Adults Best use of theme: Terri Been. 1. More...

Blood drive set Dec. 19

With the season for family gatherings and holiday celebrations here, Carter BloodCare said it appreciates the thousands of blood donors who help provide hope to Texas patients who need blood transfusions. The next drive is Dec. 19 from 1-6 p.m. More...

Partners

Kempner Mayor Gene Isenhour, left, Col. More...

RTA meets, has luncheon

Lampasas County Retired Teachers Association met for a covered-dish lunch and meeting on Dec. 1 at Lometa United Methodist Church. After an invocation by John Davis, Peggy Wolfe led the pledge to the Christian flag. More...

Woman earns art recognition

Jan Miles, a local artist entering the 2009 Thiel-Silcox Fine Arts Competition in Killeen, received an honorable mention for her oil painting “Squall.” The show was sponsored by the Killeen Civic Art Guild. More...

Christmas fun

Above: A Lampasas Fire Department rig is followed by a group of carolers during the lighted Christmas parade, while, at right, members of Fort Hood’s horse platoon wave to the crowds during last More...

Regional qualifiers

Lampasas Middle School band students competed against area middle school students at Liberty Hill Middle School in Killeen to qualify for the Region 8 Symphonic/Concert bands. More...

Riding Club sets toy drive

Lampasas Riding Club will host a toy drive for the local Toys for Tots program on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wal-Mart. Toys are needed for children through 8 years old. Monetary donations also will be accepted. More...

Friday night services to resume

Services at Congregation Simcha Sinai will resume Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. For information, contact Para-Rabbinic Larry Cohen at (254) 231- 4930 or the congregation’s president at (254) 458-3177. More...

Community Christmas 2009 snapshots

A youngster shares his wish list with Santa. More...

Youth earns role in ballet

Francesca Ramirez recently took part in Ballet Austin’s 47th annual production of “The Nutcracker,” at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin. More...

Royalty

Joe Massey and Nellie Rainwater were named Harvest Fest king and queen at Thanksgiving dinner at Regal Nursing & Rehab. More...

School Menu

Week of Dec. 14-18

Monday, Dec. 14 BREAKFAST: French toast sticks, sliced ham, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Fish portion, macaroni & cheese, spinach, sliced peaches, hot roll and milk. Tuesday, Dec. More...

Church bazaar

Clear Creek Baptist Church will hold a Christmas bazaar on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 3350 FM 2657. There will be hot dogs, sausage wraps and drinks and chips with proceeds benefitting the Books for Borders ministry. More...

Adopt a Pet

Noelle is a friendly, female short-haired tabby kitten with a grey-speckled coat, She is full of energy and affection. and gets along well with other pets. . Noelle is waiting to become a permanent member of a new, loving family. More...

LMS bands to stage Christmas concert

Lampasas Middle School bands will perform Christmas music at the Tuesday concert at 7 p.m. at Bozarth-Fowler Gym. More...


 

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