The Huntsville Item
HUNTSVILLE — Today
‘Alone Together’
Huntsville Community Theater presents “Alone Together,” a romantic comedy by Lawerence Roman. The final show will take place at 2 p.m. today at the Old Town Theatre at 1023 12th St. For information and reservations, call (936) 291-7933.
Monday
Huntsville Rotary Pancake Supper
The entire community is invited to a Pancake Supper on Monday at Scott Johnson Elementary and Sam Houston Elementary campuses from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $2 for children and $4 for adults with all proceeds going towards the purchase of the “I like me!” books which are distributed among HISD’s elementary campuses.
Relay for Life Meeting
The 2010 Walker County Relay for Life will hold its Team Captain Meeting Monday March 8 at 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Holiday Inn Express. The theme for this year’s Relay is, “It’s a Birthday Celebration.” Anyone interested in forming a team for this year’s Relay is urged to attend. For more information log on to www.walkercountyrelay.org or contact Doug Odom, 2010 Chair, at (936) 668-2491.
Hornet Baseball Boosters
The Hornet Baseball Booster Club meeting will be held at the Hornet Baseball Fieldhouse beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Parents are encouraged to attend. Call (936) 294-0814 for more information or questions.
Aggie Moms meeting
The Walker County Aggie Moms Club will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church. Now is a good time to ask questions about the upcoming school year. Hope to see you there. Contact Diane Cushman at (936) 291-6839 for more information.
Tuesday
Two choirs in concert
On Tuesday, March 9, the Sam Houston State University Concert Choir, under the direction of Elisa West, will combine with the Huntsville High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Clay West, for a concert at First United Methodist Church. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
‘Creative Solutions for Your Family’s Appetite’
The Huntsville Public Library will host Master Gardener Darnell Schreiber’s presentation of “Creative Solutions for Your Family’s Appetite.” Schreiber is a retired lifelong educator who continues to share her teaching gifts with students of all ages. Schreiber, a certified Master Gardener in four Texas counties – including Walker – will share her enthusiasm for herbs and cooking with herbs on Tuesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at City Hall, 1212 Avenue M.
El Chico Fundraiser
There will be a fundraiser for SHSU Lions Club on Tuesday, March 9, beginning at 5 p.m. at El Chico.
AAUW
Dr. Lydia Fox, director of the McNair Program at SHSU, will explain the function of the program named for the late astronaut and aimed at first generation college attendees at the AAUW meeting at 7 p.m. on March 9 in the Blalock Room on the sixth floor of First National Bank in Huntsville.
Wednesday
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.
Mended Hearts Support Group
The Mended Hearts Support Group will meet Wednesday, March 10, at noon at Huntsville Memorial Hospital in conference rooms A & B. Morris Johnson will speak on “My Journey Through Cardiovascular Surgery and Recovery.” Please RSVP to (936) 291-4594 by March 9. Arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon.
Thursday
Benefit concert for Rita B. Huff
Melanie Holliday, internationally acclaimed soprano, will present an evening of “Favorite Show Tunes and Operetta Melodies” on Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. The program will take place at the Old Towne Theatre in Huntsville. For ticket information and purchase, call Michelle at (936) 291-3255. Tickets may also be purchased at Rita B. Huff Animal Shelter at 530 Bearkat Blvd. or at the Main Street Development Office at 1203 University Ave. An Afterglow reception is included with VIP ticket purchase.
Chamber Small Business Breakfast
The next Small Business Breakfast of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Liles Lawn Service, will take place on Thursday, March 11, at Golden Corral beginning at 7:30 a.m. Cost is only $7 for Chamber members and is payable at the door. Reservations are requested, please call the Chamber at (936) 295-8113.
Journey Through Bethlehem
There is a Journey through Bethlehem general planning meeting at 7 p.m. on March 11 at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church located at 700 Highway 30 East in the Fellowship Hall. JTB is a Christmas Community Outreach program event held the first weekend in December at the Walker County Fairgrounds. The event is open to the community and anyone wanting to participate is welcome. For more information, call (936) 295-7459 or visit the Web site at www.journeythroughtbethlehem.org.
Soccer Boosters
The Huntsville High School Soccer Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the HS Commons. All interested are welcome to attend. The end of the year banquet, senior night, and election of next years officers will be discussed.
AARP
The Huntsville/Walker Co. Chapter of AARP will meet on Thursday, March 11, at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse. An earlier starting time for the March meeting only is 5:30 p.m. State Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst is scheduled to be their guest speaker. Cost of the plated dinner is $12. Those attending the meeting will have the optional opportunity of bringing a cash contribution to help support the Rita B. Huff Humane Society.
Upcoming
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.
VFW Dance
Trinity VFW Post 6899 is having the monthly dance from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 13. The band is Iron Horse. Beer, soda and setups are available. A donation of $5 per person is required. The dance is open to the public, so come out and kick up your heels to the fine country music. Wear your green or orange and be Irish for a night in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
HYFL fundraiser
The Huntsville Youth Football League will hold a fundraiser on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Walgreen’s Parking Lot. Cost is $5 for chopped beef sandwich or sausage sandwich, chips and drink or $3 for sandwich.
Community Aglow Lighthouse
The Huntsville Community Aglow Lighthouse will be meeting Saturday, March 13, at Five Loaves Deli, 1329 University Avenue, from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest speaker Colleen Keener will give encouragement and perspective on practicing the Presence of God. All are invited. For more information, contact Debra Marshall at (936) 828-6498.
Blood Drive
Elkins Lake Baptist Church, St. Thomas Catholic Church and Robinson Memorial Church of God in Christ, along with the Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, will host a blood drive on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new location - Gibbs Elementary/Pre-K Center, 1800 19th Street. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds or 16 years of age, weigh 122 pounds, and have parental consent. Photo identification is required. More than 1,000 units of blood are needed daily and each unit donated can help as many as three people so your donation is needed and greatly appreciated. To make an appointment, please register on-line at www.giveblood.org or call 295-0278 or 661-5867.
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.
Huntsville Christian Women’s Luncheon
The Huntsville Christian Women’s Club invites you to its “Spring is in the Air” luncheon on Thursday, March 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse in Huntsville. Sarah Seale will be guest singer. Rhonda Hanks from the Walker County Master Gardener’s Club will be the special feature. Guest speaker will be Jeannette Clift George. She is an actress, author, playwright and founder of the A.D. Players (Christian Theatre). She starred in the “Hiding Place” as Corrie ten Boom. The cost of the luncheon is $13 inclusive. For reservations and complimentary child care call Terri at (936) 295-2030 on or before March 15. Please honor your reservations. Huntsville CWC is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries.
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.
Shriner Chili and Bean Cook-off
American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 618 will sponsor its annual Shriners Chili and Bean Cook-off on March 20. Kick off dance will be at 8 p.m. on Friday night the 19th. Cook-off, live auction, raffles and cake walks start at 9 a.m. on Saturday the 20th. The public is welcome to attend and /or enter the cook-off. The event will be held at the Post located 1/2 mile east of Willis on Hwy. 1097. Please call (936) 856-5224 for additional information.
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.
Easter Egg Hunt
The Wynne Home Arts Center will host a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3, from noon to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome to come and join in the search. Each egg will have a special surprise and there will even be “golden eggs” with an extra special prize inside. There will be real Easter bunnies, candy, hot dogs and even a silent auction of Huntsville artist-decorated eggs. For more information call (936) 291- 5424 or stop by the Wynne Home, 1428 Eleventh Street.
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.
