March 5, 2010 RSS feed / Lifestyles

Pierians hold Valentine's Day-themed gathering

The GFWC/TFWC Pierian Club met recently at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church parish hall. Cohostesses for the Valentine’sthemed gathering were Sue Faulkner and Jane Westerfield. Mrs. More...

Blood drive nets 48 pints on Monday

At the most recent American Red Cross blood drive at AMVETS Post 80, 48 pints of blood were recevied. More...

Veterans event scheduled

The Texas Veterans Land Board and Texas Veterans Commission will hold a free benefits fair March 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Killeen Plaza Hotel’s main ballroom. All area veterans are invited. The hotel is located at 1721 U.S. More...

Fund-raising event

Project Graduation for the Lampasas High School Class of 2010 will hold an auction and barbecue on March 27 at AMVETS Post 80. More...

School Menu

Week of March 8-12

Monday, March 8 BREAKFAST: French toast/ maple syrup, fruit juice and milk. LUNCH: Corn dog, pinto beans, potato salad, pineapple tidbits and milk. Tuesday, March 9 BREAKFAST: Scrambled egg, biscuit/jelly, fruit juice and milk. More...

85th birthday celebration set

Family and friends of Daryl Edwards will host an 85th birthday party March 13 from 2-4 p.m. at New Covenant Church, located at 1604 Central Texas Expressway. Guests are asked not to bring gifts. More...

DWAL meeting set Wednesday

The Democratic Women’s Association of Lampasas will meet Wednesday at the home of Jennifer Scribner. For information call 556-8717. More...

College honors

University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Norman campus has announced its honor roll students for the fall 2009 semester. Anna Rose Lowery of Lampasas was recognized as a President’s Honor Roll designee for her 4.0 grade-point average. More...

Kempner VFD plans auction, BBQ event

Kempner Volunteer Fire Department’s annual auction and barbecue are Saturday. A barbecue meal will be served at 4 p.m., and the auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. A bake sale also will be held. More...

Highland Arts Gallery raising scholarship funds

Early spring is when high school artists are preparing their entries for the annual scholarship contest at Highland Arts Gallery, and Diana Goble, chairman for the event, has contacted art teachers at area high schools to bring in students’ wo More...

Adamsville to hold fund-raiser

Adamsville Heritage Association is sponsoring a Community Garage Sale at the Adamsville Fire Station Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths are $5 each, and proceeds will benefit the fire department. More...

What a hoot

The Glitzy Glamour Girls of Adamsville Red Hat Society met for lunch recently. Christelle Winn was hostess. For information on joining the group, contact Wanda Lang, queen, at 556-6469. More...

Classics set gathering

Classics at the Classic will celebrate its fifth year of gathering at Storm’s Drive-In on Saturday. The group is busy planning its annual Classic Car Show on March 20. More...

Hospital sets benefit sale

A $5 jewelry and accessories sale will be held March 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rollins Brook Community Hospital, room 5. Sponsored by RBCH volunteers, proceeds will benefit the hospital. More...

Angel Food orders to be taken

Angel Food Ministries at First Street Church of Christ will be accepting orders for March on Sunday from 1-3:30 p.m., on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., and March 14 (the final day to place orders) from 1-3:30 p.m. More...

Promoting tourism

The Spring Ho Committee made a $5,000 donation recently to the city of Lampasas to help purchase a digital marquis for W.M. Brook Park. The new sign will inform visitors and residents about upcoming community activities. More...

LHS Pre-AP/AP meeting on tap

Lampasas High School counseling department will hold a mandatory meeting on Thursday from 6-6:45 p.m. at the high school cafeteria for any students who plan to take Pre-Ap and/or AP courses for 2010-2011 and their parents. More...

Couple plan May wedding

Carlie Muelker and Justin Cline, both of Lampasas, announce their engagement and approaching marriage. The couple plan to exchange wedding vows in a May 1, 2010, ceremony at Cadwell 2J Ranch. More...

Historical group makes plans

The Lampasas County Historical Commission met Feb. 22 in the clock tower of the courthouse with Janie Potts presiding. More...

LHS student to attend June leadership development event

A sophomore from Lampasas High School will attend the GOLD Youth Leadership Development Program in San Antonio June 10- 13. Zach Holcomb is one of more than 200 sophomores -- each representing a different high school -- who will attend. More...

Son born

Ron and Jaci Bumpus of Lampasas announce the arrival of their son, Kord Miller, born Feb. 12, 2010, at 4:05 a.m. at Seton Northwest Hospital in Austin. At birth, Kord weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches in length. More...

Church to offer Bible study class

The Come Thirsty Class at First United Methodist Church is starting a NOOMA Series published by Zondervan. More...

Church to host The Cooleys

First Baptist Church of Lampasas will host The Cooleys in concert March 12 at 7 p.m. More...

Funds sought to help cover travel costs

Kimberly Shaw, the 24-year-old daughter of Karen and William Kelley of Lampasas, has been diagnosed with a rare form of aggressive cancer. Ms. More...

Adopt a Pet

Charlie is a friendly male Boston terrier-mix who enjoys being around people and knows some tricks. He gets along well with others and loves a good belly rub. Charlie is just over a year old and has already been neutered. More...

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are each Tuesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Lampasas. More...

Green Thumb program set

The Green Thumb program is hosting a Lunch and Learn at the Kingsland Library Wednesday at noon on square-foot vegetable gardening and seed saving with speaker Violet Carson, a master gardener. Bring lunch and plan to stay for the program. More...

See You at the Library

201 South Main Street

Thank you to everyone who donated to the library during National Library Lovers Month, and congratulations to the winners of the reading contest. They include Jasmine Woodward, 5; Marlee Hyatt, 9; Katie Kleinburg, 13; and Nancy Miller. More...

BBB offers tips for choosing tax preparer

According to the IRS, 80 percent of Americans enlist the help of a tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes. More...

Leader of the pack

Greg Henderson, a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, participates in a game of limbo at a recent skating party at a Copperas Cove facility. More...

Aglow plans gathering

Lampasas Aglow Community Lighthouse will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express, 1200 Central Texas Expwy. For more information, e-mail lampasaslighthouse@gmail.com or visit www.aglow. org. More...


 

Submit your announcements about the big events in your life.