HUNTSVILLE —  

TODAY



Softball Tryouts

The 10U Girls Softball Tournament Team is holding tryouts at Kate Barr Ross in Huntsville on Sunday at 5 p.m. for 10 and 11-year-old girls. Girls must have good sportsmanship, positive behavior and good attitude. Must be eligible to move up to 12U on Jan. 1, 2011. For more information, please contact Kelli Leaf at (936) 355-1100.



MONDAY



Tall Pines Quilt Guild

The Tall Pines Quilt Guild will meet Monday, instead of in September, in the Fellowship hall of University Heights Baptist Church with “Meet and Greet” at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. This meeting we have guest speaker Nancy Dickey. She is a quilt designer and fiber artist. Come and see the wonderful quilts she will be showing us. It is sure to be a great night. For more information call (936) 344-9266 or go to the website at www.tallpinesquiltguild.com.

 

TUESDAY



Rock Star

The City of Huntsville and Sam Houston State University have partnered to bring the community a free rock climbing program for all ages. This program is designed to teach children, youth, students and adults the basic techniques of rock climbing. Participants will also have plenty of time to test their skills on SHSU’s indoor rock wall! Children under the age of 16 are required to be accompanied by an adult. Class size is limited to 10 students per class. Classes are every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at SHSU Health and Kinesiology Center from Aug. 31 to Dec. 7, 2010. To register please call (936) 294-5725.



WEDNESDAY



Miss Essence Scholarship Pageant

Miss Essence Scholarship Pageant is now open to all high school young ladies of any nationality in grades 9-12, and ages 14-19. Advanced registration is through Aug. 31 for a fee of only $25. Registration fee of $30 will begin Sept. 1. Regular registration will also be held in the Huntsville High School Commons on Sept. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Sept. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 will be the last day for registration and will also, be the first mandatory parent meeting at the La Quinta Inn 124 I-45 North in Huntsville at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Veronica Stubblefield at (936) 581-1608 or VGS002@shsu.edu or LaTonya Hall at (936) 577-9031 or LRH009@shsu.edu.  



THURSDAY



Preschool Story Hour

The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This complimentary program promotes emergent reading skills for preschool aged children. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for Sept. 2 will be “Squirrels and Chipmunks.” For more information visit the Library’s website at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call the Library at (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.



Diabetes Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2 in the HMH Conference Rooms. Dr. Jason Forbes will speak on “Managing Diabetic Wounds.” Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (936) 291-4599.



SAVE THE DATE



SEPTEMBER



KC Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus will serve their Fish Fry dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at St. Thomas Catholic Church Hall, located at 16th and M Streets in Huntsville. The menu includes deep fried fish, French fries, hush puppies, fried okra, cole slaw and ice tea. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Students with SHSU ID are $6. Take-out dinners are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Jacobs at (936) 661-4014.



Hunter Education Certification Class

A Hunter Education Certification Class for persons born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, will be conducted at the City of Huntsville Service Center on Friday Sept. 3 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Minimum ages for certification is 9 years old; persons under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cost for the 2-day course is $15 and covers all materials. Students should dress appropriately for outdoor activities on Saturday and bring their own personal archery equipment. All persons desiring to take this class must pre-register and bring their Social Security Card to class to register. To register or for more information please contact Joe Schmidt at (936) 293-1090.



Labor Day Barbecue

Thomas Lake Road Volunteer Fire Department will host a Labor Day Barbecue on Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sliced barbecue brisket, sausage and chicken with all the trimmings. Cake Auction at 12:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Cost for adults is $7, children 6-10 $3.50, under 6 eat for free. Proceeds go to support the volunteer fire department.



Pre-Game Tailgate

Sam Houston State University Alumni Association  invites you to attend a Pre-Game Tailgate party on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 4-6 p.m. at Floyd Casey Stadium, 3000 Dutton in Waco (behind HEB on Valley Mills). $10 per person. Fajitas and two drink tickets. Please reserve by today at (800) 283-7478 or http://alumni.shsu.edu. Game tickets are available through the Bearkat Athletics Ticket Office by calling (936) 294-1729 or online at www.gobearkats.com.



Garbage Pick-up

The City of Huntsville Solid Waste Division will run regular residential and commercial garbage pick-up on Labor Day, Sept. 6. The Recycling Center will be closed to the public, but reopen on Tuesday.



Lutheran Social Services

Lutheran Social Services of the South is looking for families that are interested in foster care and or adoption that are willing to provide a safe, secure and loving home to a child or children in need. These children have been removed from their biological families due to some form of abuse, neglect or abandonment. This meeting will inform potential foster/adoptive parents what the steps are in making a difference in the life of a child or children. Lutheran Social Services will provide the training and support needed to interested families. Please join us and feel free to call with any questions that you may have. Orientation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursday, Sept. 9, from 6:30-8 p.m. To RSVP contact Kandi Carruth or Kimberly Greene at (281) 298-8639 or e-mail: kimberly.greene@lsss.org or kandi.carruth@lsss.org. Lutheran Social Services is located at 500 Spring Hill Dr., Ste. #180 in Spring.



Huntsville ISD is Going Green

Huntsville ISD has a new Back to School Online Registration system for returning students. Letters were sent home to parents about the new system and each letter included their child’s unique passcode for logging into the system. Parents need to go to the district’s website at www.huntsville-isd.org and follow the link to the Back to School Online Registration system. This new process will save parents time and prevent them from having to fill out stacks and stacks of duplicate registration forms for multiple children.  This registration process needs to be completed by Sept. 7. If parents do not have internet access, they can go to the HISD Technology Department at 1220 Avenue M from 7-9 a.m. and 2-6:30 p.m., or they can go to any of our campuses and request assistance.



Youth Orchestra

Huntsville Youth Orchestra will begin the fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 5:30 p.m. at the SHSU Music Building on the second floor. HYO provides for anyone ages 7-18 the opportunity to learn to play violin, viola, cello or bass, regardless of previous music experience. Come learn all about us! Call (936) 344-7901 for information.



Waterwood Women’s League News

The Waterwood Women’s League will hold its first meeting for 2010-2011 at the HEARTS Veterans Museum in Huntsville on Sept. 8. The year’s upcoming activities along with other League business will be discussed. A tour of the Museum and lunch at a local restaurant will follow. If you are interested in finding out more about the WWL, please e-mail Sally Charlton at sally.outonthedeck@gmail.com for information.



Mended Hearts Support Group

The Mended Hearts Support Group will meet at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 8 in Huntsville Memorial Hospital Conference rooms A & B. The speaker will be Dr. Shulka, who will lead a discussion on acid reflux. A light lunch will be served – bring a friend. Please arrive between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Please RSVP to (936) 291-4594 by Sept. 7. Mended Hearts, a satellite chapter of Conroe Mended Hearts, is dedicated to the purpose of offering help, support, and encouragement to pulmonary and heart disease patients and their families.



Chamber Small Business Breakfast

The next Small Business Breakfast of the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by University of Phoenix will take place at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9 at Golden Corral. The purpose of the 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. Cost is only $7 for Chamber members and is payable at the door. Reservations are requested. Please call the Chamber at (936) 295-8113.



Preschool Story Hour

The Huntsville Public Library hosts Story Hour every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This complimentary program promotes emergent reading skills for preschool aged children. Story Hour includes stories, songs, dance and finger plays and concludes with a craft activity. The theme for Sept. 9 will be “Elmer the Elephant.” For more information visit the Library’s website at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call the Library at (936) 291-5472.



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