HUNTSVILLE — Guidelines for Best Bets

Best Bets items may be submitted up to two weeks in advance and are subject to editing. Items must be received by 1 p.m. to run the following day. Items must be submitted via e-mail or U.S. Postal Service. All submissions must be typed and may be e-mailed to newsroom@itemonline.com. Handwritten submissions will seldom be accepted.

Best Bets announcements are for non-profit and community groups wishing to announce a specific event. We will not run submissions which do not fit the guidelines of Best Bets not mentioned here. Best Bets is based on space availability. We do not guarantee that any announcement will run every day, or on any specific day. Questions regarding Best Bets should be directed to Lindsey Vaculin at (936) 295-5407 ext. 3052, or Jay Ermis at (936) 295-5407 ext. 3025.







ANNOUNCEMENTS





HEARTS accepting cars HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas is still accepting cars (running or not) as a donation. Tax receipts will be given. These proceeds will help defray the cost of furnishing the new museum. Call (936) 295-5959 for more information.



Senior hot meals Come join the Senior Center of Walker County at the New Waverly Public Library in the Community Room every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for games and a hot meal. This is for senior adults age 60 and older. Donations gladly accepted. For more information, call the Senior Center at (936) 295-6151.   



Volunteers needed The Senior Center/ Meals-on-Wheels of Walker County needs volunteers to provide the next meal “so no senior goes hungry.” Volunteers are needed to assist with answering phones, meal service, activities at the center and deliver home meals. For more information, contact Barbara McGilberry at (936) 295-6151.



Dance Classes Free dance classes for seniors are offered every Thursday from 6-7 p.m. in SHSU Dance Studio 104 (AB III). The only requirement is that you be AARP age or older. No experience is expected and partners are not necessary. Come for an educational and amusing evening of dance, exercise, and fellowship. The Prime Time Dancers are supported in part by the Huntsville Arts Commission, the SHSU Dance Program and the City of Huntsville. For information, call Dr. Cindy Gratz at (936) 294-1311.



Accepting flags The American Legion Post No. 95 in Huntsville, located at 1919 Industrial Dr., is always accepting worn or damaged American flags. If you have an American flag that is in need of disposal please drop it off in our patriotically painted mailbox and we will be sure that it is disposed of properly. The mailbox is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for drop-offs. For more information, contact the Legion at (936) 291-0129 after 4 p.m.  



Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. Come join the Christ-centered, 12-step recovery group each Monday night at Huntsville Community Church, 2514 Sam Houston Ave. Men and women with addictions of any kind are invited, family members also welcome. Contact John or Donna at (936) 291-0975.



Project After Prom needs volunteers Project after Prom 2010 has begun and is looking for parent volunteers. Huntsville High School senior parents interested in being involved with Project After Prom 2010 please send your information to ProjectafterProm2010@live.com.



Mother’s Day Out Huntsville Pentecostal Church sponsors Mother’s Day Out every Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (936) 662-1996 for more information.



Bridge Players Every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Carriage Inn will host bridge for anyone interested. If you are a bridge player or if you are already in a bridge group, call James at (936) 295-0600. Refreshments will be provided and prizes will be given.



Swing Dance Club A West Coast Swing Dance club meets every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Jolly Fox in Huntsville. Call Mel at (936) 577-9860 for more information.



Angel Food Ministries Looking for a way to stretch your grocery dollar. Angel Food Ministries can help. You can feed a family of four for $4.30 a day. Angel Food Ministries offers great quality food at reduced prices, you get about $60-$70 worth of food for $31. There is a different menu every month. The food box includes fresh meats, like steaks, ground beef and chicken, you get vegetables and usually some type of pasta, a dozen eggs and a dessert. There are also monthly specials of steak boxes, chicken boxes, and fruit and vegetable boxes. There are no qualifications to purchase a box and no limit. You can get a copy of the current menu at the Huntsville Church of Christ Web site huntsvillecoc.com or at the building or at angelfoodministries.com. For more information, contact the Huntsville Church of Christ, Mike Ewing at (936) 436-9061 or (936) 577-4897 or the church office at (9360 295-3884.



Green Acres Green Acres of Huntsville would like to thank everyone who donated TVs. They are now looking for VCRs and DVD players to be donated along with any DVD or VHS movies. Please contact Larry Bilicki, maintenance director, or Cynthia Thomas, activity director, at (936) 295-6313. If possible, please drop items off at 1302 Nottingham, located off of Lake Road.



Free tax preparation Free income tax preparation by IRS certified volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday beginning Feb. 1 at the First Baptist Church, 1229 J Street, use 13th Street entrance. Call (936) 291-3441 for more information.



Lions Club Flag Project The Huntsville Lions Club will hold its 2010 Flag Project once again. Your contribution of $25 will help insure that the U.S. and Texas flags will be on display in downtown Huntsville 13 times throughout the year. Please mail donations to: 2010 Flag Project, Huntsville Lions Club, P.O. Box 67, Huntsville, TX 77342.



Rodeo Houston tickets The Walker County Area Go Texan has tickets available for sale on a first-come basis to Toby Keith on March 12, Friday, at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This is Walker County Night, the cost of tickets are $20 each. Tickets are also available for Crawfish Boil May 8 for $250 for a table of 10 or $30 for individual tickets. You can contact Jamie Batten at (936) 577-2308.



New Library Hours The Huntsville Public Library has announced its new operating hours effective Jan. 30. Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.



Open Studio The Wynne Home Arts Center will have open ceramic studio hours on Fridays until the end of February. The studio is equipped with a pottery wheel, kiln, tools and work tables. Clay will be available for purchase. The studio will be open from 2-7 p.m. with Galen Weise. Come by and get creative at the Wynne Home Arts Center. For more information, call (936) 291-5424.



YMCA Spring Soccer The Huntsville Family YMCA is now registering for our Spring Soccer League. Children must be 3-12 years old as of Jan. 1, 2010. Financial assistance is available for families that qualify. For more information please contact the Huntsville Family YMCA at (936) 295-8009.



HCT Volunteers Needed Huntsville Community Theatre relies on volunteers to continue its tradition of success. Several volunteers are needed now. Opportunities include acting, set construction, painting, wardrobe, props, stage management, and technical operations. Ushers and house managers are needed for every performance throughout the year. For information on how you can help HCT continue it's mission to provide reasonably priced live theater to Huntsville and the surrounding community please call (936) 291-7933.



Free counseling The Dr. Jack S. Staggs Counseling Clinic offers free counseling to individuals, couples, families, and children age 3 and older. The only requirement of the client is to continue therapy for an extended period of time. The counseling sessions are conducted by students in the graduate program and are supervised by counseling faculty. Special services offered by the clinic include play therapy for children and sand tray therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Appointment hours are Monday through Thursday from 5-7 p.m. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the clinic at (936) 294-1121.



Black History Month Huntsville Memorial Hospital will be honoring Black History month in the month of February. Every Thursday soul food will be served in the cafeteria. The public is invited. You may call 291-4201 for information on what is being served, or you may pick up a menu in the cafeteria for that particular week.





EVENTS



‘Alone Together’ Huntsville Community Theater presents “Alone Together,” a romantic comedy by Lawerence Roman. Show dates are: March 4-6 at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee on March 7 at 2 p.m., at the Old Town Theatre at 1023 12th St. Ask about our Theater Weekend Hotel and Show package. For information and reservations, call (936) 291-7933.



Chili Supper The New Waverly Volunteer Fire Department is holding it’s annual Chili Supper at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the New Waverly Fire Station 71, located at 411 FM 1375 East. Chili with all the fixings will be served, door prizes and raffle items will be awarded. For more information please call the station at (936) 344-6911 or contact Joshua Slott at (936) 661-7142.



Livestock Prospect Show The Huntsville 4H/FFA Booster Club will be having their annual livestock prospect show on Saturday, March 6, at the Walker County Fairgrounds. The livestock check in will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon with the show starting at 12:30 p.m. Child and animal must be eligible to show at the Walker County Fair. UIL rules apply. All exhibitors must have last report card. Entry forms can be picked up at the County Extension office or from Charlie's Used Cars. Proceds will benefit the Booster Clubs scholarship program. For more information, call Tim Rushing at 661-3561.



Mardi Gras in March Faith Lutheran School’s 6th Annual Mardi Gras in March fundraiser dinner will take place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 6 at the church. An auction will be held. To purchase tickets, call (936) 291-1706.



Crabbs Prairie VFD fundriaser The Crabbs Prairie VFD annual hamburger supper and auction, sponsored by CPVFD and Ladies Auxiliary, will be held March 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the fire department, FM 1696, just west of Highway 75 North. Donations will be accepted at the door.



Mean Green Football boosters The March meeting of the Mean Green Football Boosters will be March 10 at 6 p.m. at the field house. Hope to see you there.



Spring Plant Sale Walker County Master Gardeners invite you to its Annual Spring Plant Sale on March 13. Located at 102 Tam Road (Highway 75 North, 2 miles north of Pilot Truck Stop.) Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Included will be vegetable plants, heirloom tomatoes, annuals, shrubs, natives, herbs. Many unusual plants will be offered at the Walker County facility. Call (936) 435-2426 for additional information.



Spring Sprouting for Children The Huntsville Public Library will host the Walker County Master Gardeners on Wednesday, March 17 at 2 p.m. The Master Gardeners will lend their expertise to the “Spring Sprouting” program recommended for elementary- aged children. Activities include a story time, a lesson about plant propagation and will conclude with an outdoor planting activity. For more information please call Kim Mason, Children’s Coordinator, at (936) 291-5910.



Girls Gone Wild Ride The Girls Gone Wild Ride, sponsored by Black Saints MC, will be held March 20. All ladies motorcycle ride. Meet at Wal-Mart parking lot 9 a.m. in Huntsville. Men will have dinner prepared for all ladies that attend the ride upon  their return. For More details call Fearless at (936) 537-1124 or Dimples at (936) 661-9790.



Walker County Genealogical Society The Walker County Genealogical Society will sponsor a workshop on March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Texas Prison Museum, 491 Highway 75 North at Huntsville. Speaker will be Emily Anne Croom, author, instructor and National Genealogical Society member. This workshop is open to anyone interested in family research, so please register early as seating is limited. Lunch will be included in the admission for those registering by March 10. Early registration is $20 and the fee at the door or after March 10 is $25. For more information or registration forms visit the Web site at www.wcgen.com or contact Sissy Johnson at (936) 435-1932.   

 

Easter Egg Hunt The Black Saints MC will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on March 27 at 3 p.m. at David Branch Rodeo Pen in Huntsville. Lots of eggs, gifts, cash prizes, food and fun! Please call with number of children to attend. Call Fearless at (936) 537-1124 or First Lady at (936) 577-9334.



Pancake Breakfast The Willis Eastern Star No. 1017 will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser on April 10 from 8-11 a.m. at the Willis Community Center, 109 Mink St. Donation of $6 for adult and $3 for children.

 

Class of ‘75 reunion Celebrating 35 years,  Class of ‘75 – A Season for Change will be held at the Goree Club House on May 29, 2010, from 5-10 p.m. Contact Archie and Gwen Grigsby (Gwenzella Kittrell) at (936) 295-0763 or (936) 662-1092. E-mail ggrigsby@hotmail.com.