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Tue, May 13 2008

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FUMC Weekday Ministries for children
Weekday Ministries for children at First United Methodist Church Huntsville is now accepting enrollment for infants (six weeks) through pre-kindergarten and after school care for kindergarten through fourth grade from Huntsville Elementary schools. Full-time, year-round care is provided Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weekly activities, such as chapel and library along with field trips, occur throughout the year. Registration is also now open for Camp Sonlight, our summer program for kindergarten through fourth grade. Swimming, chapel, library, crafts and local field trips are included with registration. For more information, call (936) 295-6155 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or stop by the office at 1016 Sam Houston Avenue, next to the police station.

Huntsville Community Theatre presents ‘Always, Patsy Cline’
Huntsville Community Theater will present “Always, Patsy Cline,” March 20-22 and 27-29 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee at 2 p.m. on March 30 at the Old Town Theatre, 1023 12th street. It is locally directed by Marjean Creager, starring Mary Margaret Allen and Lastell McVey. Tickets are available at Nautilus and Cloud 9 Coffee Bar, or make reservations by calling (936) 291-7933. This project is supported in part by funding from the Huntsville Arts Commission and the City of Huntsville.

monday

Huntsville Book Review Club Meeting
The Huntsville Book Review Club will meet on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Old Town Theatre. Susan Boone will review “The Train to Estelline” by Jane Roberts Wood. This is a story of a young girl of 18 who leaves her home in Bonham, Texas, to become a school teacher in the West Texas town of Estelline. The story tells of her adventures, determination to succeed as a teacher against many obstacles set in her path, and of her falling in love. For more information, contact Carol Brooks.

‘The Cemetery Club’ auditions
Huntsville Community Theatre Auditions for the comedy “The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell, will be on Monday and March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at The Old Town Theatre. This is the final show for the season and requires a cast of four women and one man. For more information, call (936) 291-7933 and leave a message. This project is supported in part by funding from the Arts Commission and the City of Huntsville.

TIFA to hold meeting
The Texas Inmate Families Association (TIFA), Conroe chapter, will meet Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Library, 104 IH-45 N in Conroe. (Northbound Gladstell exit, southbound 105 exit). Anyone who has a loved one incarcerated in or on parole from the Texas prison system is invited to attend. Membership information will be available at this meeting. This chapter assisted the areas of North Houston/Harris County, Montgomery and surrounding counties. For more information, contact Jane at (936) 228-0905 or visit the TIFA Web site at www. tifa.org to find or start a chapter near you and to see what TIFA does.

tuesday

HMH hosts Colorectal Cancer discussion
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and Huntsville Memorial Hospital will hold a panel discussion beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the HMH conference rooms. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer but can be easily detected with regular checkups. Hear from a cancer survivor and visit with doctors David Ficklen, Charles Monday and Maria Sosa to discuss risks and testing options. RSVP to (936) 291-4599.

thursday

Elementary school choir concert
On Thursday, the five elementary schools in Huntsville will come together for a choir concert at Mance Park Middle School, at 6:30 p.m. Each elementary school music teacher has chosen their top 20 third and fourth grade choir students to represent their school, and to perform together. The name of the concert is “I Wish You Music.”

Project After-Prom meeting
There will be a Project After-Prom parent meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on the 4th floor in the Conference Room at First National Bank.

Sam Houston Cancer Center hosts Chamber Business After Hours
The Sam Houston Cancer Center, 112 Medical Lane (behind Huntsville Memorial Hospital), will host the Huntsville/Walker County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday from 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Upcoming

Walker County Fair Association presents calf scramble
The Walker County Fair Association will present the 2008 Walker County Fair and Rodeo Calf Scramble on March 28 and 29 at the Walker County Fairgrounds at 7:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up is March 27. Participants must be 12 years old, but not older than 18 during the 2009 WCF, an active 4-H or FFA member, show proof of passing grades and UIL eligibility, parental signature permission and have a place to keep and raise a heifer. For more information, contact Deneane Thompson at (936) 293-0123 or Mark Morgan at (936) 661-9539.

Walker County Retired Teachers Association meeting
The meeting date for Walker County Retired Teachers Association has been changed to March 28 at the HISD Transportation Building meeting room. All members and interested guests are invited to attend the social gathering at 9:30 a.m., followed by a SHSU Preview of Spring musical performance. Refreshments will be served.

HHS Basketball banquet
The HHS Boys and Girls Basketball Banquet will be held on March 28 in the Community Room at West Hill Mall. Tickets are on sale at the high school from Coach Anderson or Coach Gabbard and are $10 each with players being free. There is limited seating so get your tickets early. This year’s banquet will be semi-formal and the athletes are required to wear a coat and/or tie for guys and slacks or dresses for the girls. Please no jeans. If you have any questions you may contact Marvin at (936) 291-1730 or Laura at (936) 295-9490.

Project Sunshine holding bowling event
The SHSU chapter of Project Sunshine will hold a bowling outing for children with disabilities and their families on March 29 at Huntsville Lanes, 663 I-45 South from 12:30-2 p.m. For more information, call Gail Wright, SHSU Project Sunshine, at (936) 294-1003 or e-mail kne001@shsu.edu.
Country Star auditions
Entry forms are now available for the Country Star music competition that will be featured at the 2008 Walker County Fair. Entry deadline is Monday, March 24. Participants must be age 13 or older and a resident of Walker County. Country Star auditions will take place March 29 at 1 p.m. in the Committeeman’s Room at the fairgrounds. Songs are chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis and audition spots are limited. Entry forms are available at Fat Boys, Cavenders, Baskins, Bank of America, Eagle Graphics and Town and Country Cleaners. Forms should be submitted to Town and Country Cleaners.

Walker County Fair Association Academic Rodeo
The Walker County Fair Academic Rodeo will be held on March 31 from 6-9 p.m. in the main building at the Walker County Fairgrounds. The events include an essay contest, math bee, and spelling bee. On-site registration will be held from 5-6 p.m. March 29. You can pick up registration forms and information packets at any kindergarten through eighth grade Huntsville or New Waverly ISD campus. For more information, contact Leigh Anne Klawinsky, lklawinsky@new-waverly.k12.tx.us.

Blood Drive
The Education Service Center, Region VI, will host a blood drive on Monday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Montgomery Room at 3332 Montgomery Rd. All donors, as well as those attempting to donate, will recieve a T-shirt. Donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds or 16 years of age, and weight 122 pounds, with parental consent. Photo identification will be required. Blood products for the Huntsville area are supplied by the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Register online at www.giveblood.org or call (936) 661-5867.

Sam Houston High School Class of ‘57 meeting
The Class of ‘57 from Sam Houston High School will hold a meeting April 5 at 2 p.m. at the Samuel Walker Houston Cultural Center, 1604 10th St. For more information, call Thomasaine Golden Turner at (936) 295-2478 or George Harris at (936) 438-8639.

Church league softball
Men’s Church League softball will begin April 4. Entry fee is $235 per team plus $10 per player. Sign-up forms can be picked up at Walker County Hardware. For more information, call Tom Wilder at (936) 291-6901.

Order of the Eastern Star Annual Bunny Breakfast fundraiser
Order of the Eastern Star of Willis No. 1017 will hold its annual Bunny Breakfast fundraiser on April 5 from 8-11 a.m. at the Willis Community Center located at 106 Mink. All proceeds go to our scholarship fund. Adults: $6 donation. Children: $3 donation. Children five and under are free. Pictures with the Easter Bunny, $2 donation. For additional information, call Hazel (936) 264-2776.

Lafemme Cabane bake and yard sale
Lafemme Cabane will hold a bake and yard sale on April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to nursing scholarships. This is to be held at the C.M. Joslin American Legion Post No. 618 under the pavilion located half a mile east of Willis on Hwy. 1097 E. For additional information, call the Post at (936) 856-5224.

SHSU Department of Theater to present ‘Marisol’
The Sam Houston State University Department of Theater and Dance will present “Marisol,” by Jose Rivera, April 2-5 at 8 p.m. each evening with a 2 p.m. matinee on April 5 in the University Theatre Center Showcase Theatre. Tickets are $8 general admission. The show contains adult content and children under three will not be admitted. For more information, call the box office at (936) 294-1339.

Order of the Eastern Star holding charity ball
The Red Rose Chapter of the Eastern Star will hold a charity ball and social for patrons 18 and older on April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Katy and E. Don Walker Education Center on 19th Street. A $10 donation is requested at the door. For more information, call (936) 295-2988.

Book signing at Hastings
Hastings will hold a book signing of “Recovering: A Meditation Book for Persons Recovering from Addictions and Emotional Problems” by Suzanne Ferreira and Carla J. Harper on April 5 from 1-4 p.m. For more information, call Hastings at (936) 295-6535.

HHS Cosmetology hosts Infinity Glamour Photo photo sessions
The HHS Cosmetology will host Infiniti Glamour Photography on April 12. The session includes a cosmetic makeover and hairstyling, wardrobe and accessory changes and a professional high fashion photo session Contact Ms. Hill or Ms. Tindall at (936) 293-2554 to book an appointment. A sitting fee of $15 must be paid before April 7. Information is available in the cosmetology department.

Huntsville Garden Club
The Huntsville Garden Club is now accepting applications for vendors for the 13th annual Herb Festival to be held on April 12. All booths should have a herb or garden theme. For further information, call Gloria Graves at (936) 295-1450 or by e-mail at GlorGrv4@aol.com.

Mr. David Branch 20th Annual Trail Ride
Celebrate the home-going of a “cowboy legend” at the Mr. David Branch 20th Annual Trail Ride April 18-19. The trail ride will take place at the ranch of Mr. David Branch in Crabbs Prairie, on Moffett Spring Road in Huntsville. The gate fee is $10 for the weekend and for children under 12 admission is free. The trail ride will begin promptly at 1 p.m. Donations, such as financial blessings or food products are appreciated and can be dropped off at the home of Mrs. Joyce Branch on Moffett Spring Road. Please have all donations at this location by April 15. Leave your name and organization with Mrs. Branch.

Sign up for the second annual Hornet Baseball Alumni Game
The second annual Hornet Baseball Alumni Game will be held April 19 at 2 p.m. Alumni playing in the game will be able to see old teammates, tour the field house and see the improvements to the field and facilities. A $20 fee provides players with a commemorative T-shirt and program. Reserve your position no later than April 5 by completing the online form at www.huntsvillehornetbaseball.com.

C.M. Joslin American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit Annual Powder Puff Cook-off
C.M. Joslin American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit No. 618 will sponsor their annual Powder Puff Cook-off, I.B.C.A. sanctioned, ladies only, April 25-26. Raffle items on display and tickets available now. The cook-off will consist of Bloody Mary’s, beans, dessert, ribs and brisket. For entry information, call (936) 856-5224.

HOPE Foundation presents cancer workshop
HOPE Foundation presents a cancer workshop titled, "Dare To HOPE on April 26 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the LEMIT building on the SHSU campus (1600 Bobby K. Marks Blvd. & 16th St.). The workshop is dedicated to providing cancer education to the Huntsville and surrounding areas. Those interested in attending the workshop that may R.S.V.P. by contacting the HOPE Foundation at texashopefoundation@gmail.com, or call Krystle Foss at (936) 439-9933. Refreshments, materials and seating will be provided for all those attending.