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THURSDAY
Diabetes Support Group August 5
The Diabetes Support Group will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the HMH Conference Rooms. The topic will be “Medications and Diabetes: What is Safe to Take?”, presented by Donna Baker, R.Ph., Kroger Pharmacy. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 291-4599.
Huntsville Area Newcomers
Members desiring to have your name in the 2010-11 Newcomers Yearbook should mail your membership dues of $20 to vice president Billie Neely, 633 Elkins Lake, Huntsville, TX 77340, before Aug. 12. Thursday will be the first luncheon at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse.
‘Ant and the Grasshopper’ cast to visit library
The cast of the Huntsville Children’s Theatre will perform selected scenes from their upcoming production of the “Ant and the Grasshopper” during story hour on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour at the Huntsville Public Library is a complimentary program that promotes emergent reading skills for preschool aged children. Story Hour includes stories, songs, and dance and concludes with a craft activity. For more information, visit the Library’s website at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call the Library at (936)291-5472. The Old Town Theatre performance of the Ant and the Grasshopper will take place on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
Bake Sale
The HYFL cheerleaders will hold a bake sale on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bake sale will be held at Kroger. You may contact Claudia Garfio for more information at (936) 581-3447.
FRIDAY
Fish Fry
The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry for August will be held on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Church hall, St. Thomas Catholic Church at 16th and M St. The usual menu will include deep fried fish, fried okra, hush puppies, French fries, cole slaw and ice tea. Price for dinner is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Carry-out dinners are welcome. For further information, please call Ed Jacobs at (936) 661-4014.
Clothing Giveaway
The Huntsville Church of Christ’s Annual Community Clothing Giveaway will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Clothes for all ages, genders, and sizes will be given away, including HISD standardized dress code clothing. Call the church office at (936) 295-3884 for more information.
Garden in a Pot ... and What?
The library is pleased to host Walker County’s Master Gardeners’ presentation of “Container Vegetable Gardening” on Friday from 10-11:30 a.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers, 1212 Avenue M. Come learn there is no need to have a plot of land or even a back yard to produce a yummy harvest of fresh vegetables ... vegetables that won’t be labeled for country of origin or that leave you wondering just what chemicals were used in the growing process. To register for this free class or for more information, call Denise Tilson at (936) 291-5471.
Rummage Sale
St. Thomas Ladies Annual Rummage Sale will be held on Friday from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Furniture, appliances, tools, clothing, etc. Located at 1323 16th Street in the CCE Building. Shop in air conditioned comfort. Funds used to support the youth of the community. For more information, call Cathy Martin (936) 295-0290.
Barbecue sandwich sale
The American Legion Sam Houston Post 95 in Huntsville is having its annual Barbecue Sandwich Sale on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per person and each lunch includes one chopped brisket sandwich, one bag of chips, one soft drink, and condiments (pickles, onions and barbecue sauce.) Pre-ordering starts Monday, Aug. 2. Call Randy Neal at (936) 661-4711 or Post 95 after 4 p.m. at (936) 291-0129 to place your order. Feel free to dine-in or carry-out. Free delivery available with minimum order of at least five sandwiches. All proceeds benefit charities of the Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion Riders (Riders Legacy Scholarship Fund, Veterans Christmas Baskets, etc.) For more information, please visit our website at www.samhoustonpost95.org.
SATURDAY
Car Wash
Power of Faith Ministries will hold a car wash in the parking lot of Church’s Chicken on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations appreciated. Call (936) 577-8297 for more information.
Emergency Personnel Appreciation Dinner
The 10th Annual Walker County Emergency Personnel Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the Walker County Storm Shelter on Hwy 75 North. Admission is free to the public to attend this event which will allow the residents of Walker County to come out and show their appreciation and gratitude for those who place their lives on the lines each day for them, their families, their neighbors and their businesses. Cost for the meal is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Anyone wishing to participate please contact: Kim Williams (936) 344-8164 or kwilliams@firstvictoria.com.
Ice Cream Supper
The Crabbs Prairie Volunteer Fire Department will host a Homemade Ice Cream Supper on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Crabbs Prairie VFD Station, FM 1696 West at Highway 75 North. Donations will be accepted at the door.
UPCOMING
Financial Peace University
Huntsville Community Church, located at 2514 Sam Houston Avenue (between McDonald’s and Sonic), will host Financial Peace University, a 13-week personal finance course. Classes are on Sundays at 1:30 p.m., starting Aug. 22. Join us for a free preview on Sunday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (936) 668-9997.
Transportation at HISD
HISD Transportation Department requests that all parents of students who will be using school bus transportation for the 2010-2011 school year come by from Aug. 9 through Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete eligibility forms for bus service and to get the new route bus numbers, stop times and new locations of the bus stops. The Transportation Department is located at 96 Martin Luther King Drive.
Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate to speak
The Sam Houston Tea Party will host Kathie Glass on Monday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. at Alpha Omega Academy. Glass will discuss the four major issues of her campaign for Texas Governor. She will talk about: Restoring Texas sovereignty and resisting unconstitutional Federal acts, like Obamacare. Securing the border and limiting taxpayer funded services to citizens. Lowering taxes and spending, getting rid of school property taxes and eliminating franchise tax on small business. Defending property rights, strengthening eminent domain protections and opposing land grants like the Trans Texas Corridor. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit the website at www.samhoustonteaparty.com.
American Legion Meeting
American Legion Post and Auxilary Unit 618 will hold its monthly meeting on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. Dinner will be served after meeting and members are asked to bring a covered dish. Anyone wanting to join may do so by calling (936) 856-5224. The Post is located 1 mile east of Willis on Highway 1097 .
El Chico Fundraiser
TDCJ Maintenence and Logistics Department for the American Heart Association will hold a fundraiser at El Chico on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 5 p.m.
Locating Your Roots
Huntsville Public Library presents “Learning to Locate Your Roots: Addressing the Research Challenges in African-American Genealogy” Sources, Methods and Memory Writing presented by Professional Genealogist Johnnie Jo Dickenson on Wednesday, Aug. 11, from 2-4 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 1212 Avenue M. Registration is required for this free class. For more information or to register, call Denise Tilson at (936) 291-5471. Handouts provided.
Mended Hearts Support Group
The Mended Hearts Support Group will meet on Aug. 11 at noon at Huntsville Memorial Hospital in conference rooms A and B. Sally Nelson, CEO of Huntsville Memorial Hospital, will give a health care update. RSVP to (936) 291-4594 by Aug. 9. Reservations required.
Chamber Small Business Breakfast
The next Small Business Breakfast of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by Sam Houston State University Athletics, will take place on Thursday, Aug. 12 at Golden Corral beginning at 7:30 a.m. The purpose of the Small Business Breakfast is to allow businesses the opportunity to give a short introduction about themselves and their establishment and all members attending will be included in a drawing for door prizes. Come join us for the most important meal of the day. We average about 50 members at every breakfast… so stop by, network with other Chamber members and help build your business while you are there! Cost is only $7 for Chamber Members and is payable at the door. Reservations are requested — please call the Chamber at (936) 295-8113.
Birthday Lunch at Legion
American Legion and Auxiliary Unit 618 will hold its monthly Birthday Lunch for members and their guest on Aug. 12 at noon. All members are urged to attend. Please call (936) 856-5224 for additional information.
HHS Freshman Orientation
Huntsville High School will hold its freshman orientation on from 8 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Aug. 12. For more information, call (936) 293-2626.
AARP
The Huntsville/Walker Co. Chapter of AARP will meet on Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse. Huntsville City Manager Bill Baine will be the evening’s speaker. The chapter will also be celebrating its 35th anniversary. The dinner meeting begins at 6 p.m., and the cost of the plate dinner is $12. Those attending the meeting will have the optional opportunity of bringing a cash donation to support COME’s fundraiser to purchase school supplies.
Preschool Story Hour
The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for Aug. 12 will be “Alpha Books.” For more information, visit the library’s Web site at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call (936)291-5472.
Spaghetti Supper and Square Dance Fundraiser
Melvin White VFW Post 5871 of Huntsville will have a spaghetti supper and square dance fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 13, at the Veteran’s Conference Center (Walker County Storm Shelter) from 6-9 p.m. Dennis Ray will call the dance beginning at 7 p.m. Admission for the meal and dance is only $10 for the individual and $15 for a couple. You don’t need experience to be a square dancer. You can purchase tickets from any VFW member or at the HEARTS Museum or at The Blue Bonnet Antiques mall in downtown Huntsville, or call David “Sarge” Lanoue, Post Commander, at (936) 594-3514 or (936) 355-3933.
20 Year Reunion Class of ‘90
The Class of 1990 will hold its 20th reunion. Schedule is: Aug.13. Meet and greet at Margarita’s from 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 14 at Huntsville State Park Raven Lodge 5-9 p.m. BYOB. Tickets are $20/ individual or $30/ couple. Payable to HHS Class of 1990. Send payment to Anne Atkinson Smith, 11 Michael Street , Huntsville, TX. 77320 by Aug. 10 along with your contact info or drop it off to Anne at Wiesner Huntsville. More info? Call (936) 649-2576. Must be 21 years or older to attend due to the party being held on State property.
Blood Drive
First Christian, St. Stephen’s Episcopal, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and First Baptist Churches, along with the Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, will host a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 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. To make an appointment, please register online at http://www.giveblood.org or call 295-0278 or 661-5867.
School Supply Drive
Black Saints Motorcycle Club will sponsor a School Supply Drive in Trinity on Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dollar General Store. Please come out and make a donation. Let's make sure to provide our children with every tool needed for a successful school year. All supplies will be donated to the Trinity schools. For more information, call Fearless at (936) 537-1124.
Driver Safety Course
AARP Driver Safety Course is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church off Highway 30 on Sumac Rd. Call Jane at 295-5298 to register. Class size is limited. Most insurance companies allow good discounts on your Auto insurance up to three years. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. For more information, call Don Shirley at 291-0288.
Preschool Story Hour
The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for Aug. 19 will be “Prince and Princesses.” For more information, visit the library’s Web site at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call (936)291-5472.
‘One Night with Elvis and Roy’
Donny Edwards “One Night With Elvis and Roy” with special guest Wayne King will be at the Old Town Theare on Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. Call (281) 713-8140 for more information. Or visit www.donnyedwardslive.com.
Preschool Story Hour
The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for Aug. 26 will be “Owen’s Owls.” For more information, visit the library’s Web site at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call (936)291-5472.
Diva Night
Tickets are on sale now for the first ever Diva Night at Magnolia Lake on Thursday, Sept. 2. Ladies may purchase tickets at the Chamber, Lisa’s Gift Box and Curves for only $25 but only a limited number will be sold. Tickets will provide entry into this “ladies only” event, beverages and hors d’oeuvres, drawings for door prizes and pamper stations, style show and the opportunity to spend an evening with friends.
HEARTS garage sale
HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas is gearing up for its annual garage sale on Sept. 10. They are accepting donations of household goods, furniture, cars, boats, farm and yard equipment. Tax receipts will be given. For information, call 295-5959.
