Despite the cold, wet weather on Saturday, dozens of residents went to Campbell Park to view the Lampasas Community Garden. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, community gardens are collaborative projects on open spaces where participants share in the maintenance and products of the garden, which can include healthful fresh fruits and vegetables.

April 13 marked 30 years in existence for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Oran Milo Roberts Chapter. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, or DRT, is the oldest patriotic women’s organization in the state and one of the oldest in the nation, following the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Whether one is a fan of Texas A&M University or simply a proud Aggie, Lampasas County Museum has something of interest: the “Hullabaloo, Caneck! Caneck! Lampasas County Aggies” spring exhibit. The display, ranging from historical memorabilia from prominent alumni to modern-day student center items, premieres Wednesday.

Principal Wes Graham has released the list of Kline Whitis Elementary School honor students for the third nine-week period of the academic year. A HONOR ROLL First grade: Taylor Creek, Kinzley Dubose, Jayden Hail, James Keeling, Ma’lia Lawrence, Austin Rivera, Allisson Theal, Sayla Walsh, Parker Bushn, Thea Deklerk, Grayson Felkner, Joshua Garza, Luca Grasso, Caroline Jones, Leon Kirkham, Evalynn Seward, Kembri Craft, Hartley Davis, Lilly Garcia, Lilliana Johnson, Harper Kendrick, Ace Marez, Flynn McDonald, Brenden McKenzie, Eilley Stone and Malakai Sulak.

Charles Stillman “Tim” Alderson and Elizabeth Jane (Kirby) Alderson are celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary. They married on April 16, 1946 in San Angelo. The Aldersons had four sons: James (deceased), Dwayne, Randy and Myron Ray. In 1990, Tim retired, and he and his wife moved back to Lampasas. COURTESY PHOTO

The Lampasas High School Class of 1970 will meet for a reunion April 30-May 1. The April 30 gathering will be at 6:30 p.m.

National Honor Society member Emily Cain – a sophomore at Lampasas High School – serves miniature sandwiches to children during the Lampasas County Museum’s Teddy Bear Tea Party last Saturday. CHRIS YBARRA

Classics at the Classic is planning a cruise to San Saba on April 24. Owners of classic cars and trucks will meet at Storm’s Drive-In’s back parking lot.

Sheriff Jess Ramos was the guest speaker at the Copperas Cove Rotary Club on April 8. With Ramos is Tom Pursel, Rotary Club president. The Rotary Club meets at the Kempner Brick Oven restaurant every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO