Undefeated Gladiators only team to qualify for Bartica
Gladiators played undefeated to be the only team to qualify for Bartica in the Super 16 stage when the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament continued last weekend in Bartica and Berbice.
At the Bartica Community Centre Basketball Court, the quartet of Richard Gray, Reyon Moe, Adrian Kendall and…..
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The Hermiston Herald
Passers-by will have a new way to recognize Sandstone Middle
School, thanks to student fundraising and a donation from
Hermiston’s Takin’ it to the Streets 3-on-3 basketball
tournament.
The green, black and white sign cost about $1,200 and features
the school’s new logo, designed by Hermiston High School art
teacher Micah Mercer. Sandstone Principal Neely Kirwan said
students started raising money after realizing the building did not
have a clear sign to designate it as Sandstone Middle School.
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Recreation scoreboard – In
Bowling
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Results
All Star Bowl
Men
High game: Mike Ramsdell 278, Mikey Matti 268, Kevin Swenson 268, Roland Hall 255, Andy Kappes 254.
High series: Andy Kappes 715, Roland Hall 681, Derek Carlson 674, Mike Ramsdell 670, Dan Stephney 656.
Women
High game: Mackenzie Hamm 173, Kylie Morton 167, Chrissy Carter 163, Michelle Kappes 143.
McDonald’s Traveling League
High game: Candy Herzog 237, Belinda Benson 225, Lucy Knutson 207.
High series: Candy Herzog 648, Belinda Benson 612, Lucy Knutson 591.
The Bowler
Week of Oct. 17
Men
High game: Jeff Beauchamp 269, Riley Rude 265, Shawn Briss 258, Scott Handlos 258, Ryan Tandeski 256.
High series: Ryan Tandeski 719, Nate Carlson 688, Eric Hanson 669, Riley Rude 668, Shawn Briss 668.
Women
High game: Trisha York 279, Kim Teske 255, Tammy Trefethren 252, Tina Wagner 247, Jodi Johnson-Jackson 223.
High series: Tina Wagner 674, Trisha York 629, Emily Peterson 624, Nikki Hersrud 598, Kathy Pausch 593.
Senior Men
High game: Don Hansen 246.
High series: Don Hansen 643.
Senior Women
High game: Joan Stock 170, Laurie Paulsen 165, Phyllis Matthiensen 156, Jan Krauter 147, Marilyn Messner 145.
High series: Laurie Paulsen 478, Joan Stock 459, Phyllis Matthiensen 445.
Major boys
High game: Taylor Herzog 266, Douglas Wagner 249, Bradley Nordick 242, Alex Wendel 199, Parker Mayer 198.
High series: Taylor Herzog 712, Douglas Wagner 639, Bradley Nordick 634, Parker Mayer 533, Tanner Mayer 485.
Major girls
High game: Cassie Hillen 236, Brooklynn Haslop 186, Lisa Trefethren 180, Nelson 173.
High series: Cassie Hillen 653, Brooklynn Haslop 495, Lisa Trefethren 482, Heather Nelson 470.
Junior
High game: Nick Pruis 223, Dylan Burke 174, Bob Hegseth 169, Mel Trefethren 167, Andrew Bernstein 164.
High series: Nick Pruis 656, Bob Hegseth 462, Eric Trefethren 420, Jordan Pris 418, Austin Johnson 410.
Prep
High game: Jay Buchholz 164, Damien O’Donnell 160, Blaize Shiek 150, Mathieu Menschel 137, Austin Thompson 126.
High series: Damien O’Donnell 444, Jay Buchholz 413, Blaize Shek 385, Eli Brovold 326, Austin Thompson 323.
Bantam
High game: Jace Holston 121, Riley Annear 94, Tanner Pris 77, Brady Johnson 70, Austin Simonson 66.
High series: Jace Holston 324, Riley Annear 185, Amanda Herrington 175, Lauryn McMonagle 164, Tanner Pris 143.
Red River Lanes
Men
High game: Mike Larson 279, Don Bankers 278, Mike Lovelace 277, Mario Villareal 276, Mark Lewis 268.
High Series: Mike Lovelace 780, Mike Larson 779, Mike Jones 743, Adam Erikson 717, Scott Bergseth 714.
Women
High game: Nicole Reimer 221, Christina Nelson 213, Kathy Polkinghorn 211, Alexis Barton 209, Becky Swenson 209.
High Series: Christina Nelson 597, M.J. Jones 579, Barb Schaff 573, Becky Swenson 567, Nadine Swee 551.
Seniors
High game: Dennis Gould 235, Tom Fetch 226, Ray Schneider 223, Don Hansen 220, Larry Ramstad 215.
High Series: Dennis Gould 667, Don Hanson 625, Ray Schneider 606, Larry Ramstad 595, Bob Modin 592.
Juniors
High game: Andrew Carlsrud 215.
High series: Andrew Carlsrud 592, Austin Carlsrud 555, Matt Wendlick 528, Jack Morris 516.
Sunset Lanes
Men
High game: Justin Coste 279, Trent Johnson 257, Duane Gravlin 245, Mike Emerson 244, Nate Sims 237.
High game: Dillon Meyer 647, Jason Gerlach 643, Ryan Krabbenhoft 641, Dallas Elhard 639, Mark Thielbar 634.
Women
High game: Beth Bruggeman 219, Dawn Johnson 212, Barb Christianson 201.
High series: Lori Kaber 576, Dawn Johnson 571, Belinda Benson 537, Barb Christianson 513, Jess Martin 501.
West Acres Bowl
Men
High game: Trevor Opheim 279, Shawn Heiraas 278, Mike Unser 274, Larry Bormann 274.
High series: Mike Unser 764, Richard Gendren 744, Larry Bormann 738.
Women
High games: Cathy Westberg 244, Nicki Smith 228, Sue Nielson 209.
High series: Nicki Smith 612, Cathy Westberg 603, Christina Nelson 581.
Senior Men
High game: Gary Hanson 243, Wayne Lucht 242, Ray Schneider 236.
High Series: Wayne Lucht 631, Ray Schneider 575, Ted Hawken 572.
Senoir Women
High game: Connie Olson 200, Betty Wadeson 183, Estella Kamphaug 169.
High Series: Connie Olson 511, Margie Peters 461, Estella Kamphaug 436.
Juniors
High game: Doug Wagner 276, Taylor Herzog 267, Jacob Skarsten 233.
High Series: Taylor Herzog 725, Doug Wagner 697, Jacob Skarsten 646.
Prep
High game: Grant Bodway 143, Trevor Kramer 125, Jeff Walker 124.
High Series: Grant Bodway 371, Trevor Kramer 361, Matt Schick 347.
Bantams
High game: Michael Brunner 90, Jacke Kennedy 90, Reagan Black 86, Aubree Skaurud 83.
High Series: Jake Kennedy 178, Michael Brunner 160, Reagan Black 159.
basketball
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Camps
Youth
October
22–Fargo: North Dakota State Bison Buddies clinic. 9 a.m.-noon, registration opens at 8 a.m. Boys and girls K-6. Bison Sports Arena. Contact Keith Dickhudt at (701) 369-1196 or (701) 231-9556.
29–Crookston, N.D.: 3rd Annual Crookston Noon-Day Lions 3-on-3 Basketball Tournaments for boys and girls grades 3-9. Fee: $60. Registration deadline is Oct. 24. For more information please contact Garrett Borowicz at (218)-521-0936.
Leagues
October
25–West Fargo: West Fargo Fall Boys Basketball League. Oct. 25, 27, Nov. 1, 3, 8,10, 15, 26. Grades 2-3 from 7:15 p.m.-8:05 p.m.. Grades 4-6 8:05 p.m.-8:55 p.m. at Cheney Middle School. Contact limke@west-fargo.K12.nd.us or (701) 499-1811 with questions.
December
3–West Fargo: West Fargo Packer Pals Basketball. Dec. 3, 10, 17, 31, Jan. 7. Kindergarten 9-9:45 a.m. Grades 1-2 9:50-10:35 a.m. at Cheney Middle School. Contact limke@west-fargo.K12.nd.us or (701) 499-1811 with questions.
3–World of Hoops Youth Tournament for girls grades 6-8. Fee: $120. For more information, contact Elisha at (701) 306-0605 or kabanuke@hotmail.com.
4–World of Hoops Youth Tournament for boys grades 6-8. Fee: $120. For more information, contact Elisha at (701) 306-0605 or kabanuke@hotmail.com.
January
1-7–Fargo: Upward Sports basketball and cheerleading league registration is now open. The league takes place at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo and is open to children age 5 through grade 6. For more information visit www.calvaryunitedmethodist.com or email upward@calvaryfargo.com
Tournaments
October
29–Crookston, Minn.: Hoops on Halloween 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls grade 3-9. Check-in is 7:15-7:45 a.m. and play starts at 8:00 a.m. in Crookston high school. Registration deadline is Oct. 24. Contact Garrett Borowicz at 218-521-0936 or visit ww.lionwap.org/eclub/site/crookstonmn
30–Valley City, N.D.: VCSU 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls grades 3-12. Fee: $70 with a three-game guarantee. Registrations deadline in Oct. 25. For more information call 701-845-7240
November
5–Fargo: Davies Early Bird Basketball tournament for boys and girls grades 3 through 8. Fee: $125. For more information contact Bart Manson at mansonb@fargo.k12.nd.us or Tonah Safranski at safrant@fargo.k12.nd.us.
5–Fargo: Courts plus fitness center basketball Jamboree for 9th grade boys. Fee: $100 with a three-game guarantee. For more information contact Wayne Herrick at 701-237-4805 or wherrick@courtsplus.com. You can also visit www.courtsplus.org.
12-13–West Fargo: West Fargo Invitational boys youth basketball tournament for grade 3-9. Fee: $135 per team with a payment/registration deadline of Nov. 3. For registration form email Evenson@west-fargo.k12.nd.us. For more information contact Jaysen at 701-540-5134.
19–Wahpeton, N.D.: Kiwanis little miss “B” level girls basketball tournament for grades 3-6. Fee: $125 with an entry deadline of Nov. 9. For more information contact LaRee at 701-642-2811 or laree_woppark@702com.net.
19–Valley City, N.D.: VCPR Youth Tournament. Girls grades 5-6, boys grades 5-6. $115 per team. Valley City Parks Rec at (701) 845-3294 or amyp@vcparks.com.
19–Fargo, N.D.: 2011 Spartan Youth Basketball Tournament for grades 3-9. Fee: $135. Registration deadline is Nov. 5. For more information please contact Dan Shultis at (701)-446-2435 or shultid@fargo.k12.nd.us.
19–Fargo, N.D.: Kiwanis Little Miss “B” Level Girls Basketball Tournament for grades 3-6. Fee: $125. Registration deadline is Nov. 9. For more information call LaRee at (701)-642-2811 or Laree_woppark@702com.net.
December
3–Moorhead: Moorhead youth basketball tournament for boys grades 4-8 and girls 4-6 with a three-game guarantee. Fee: $130. For more information visit www.spudsbasketball.com or call Corey Zimmerman at 218-284-2479.
9-10–Fargo: Courts Plus Fitness Center 6th Annual Holiday Classic Youth basketball tournament for boys grades 5 and 6. Fee: $125 with a three-game guarantee. For more information contact Wayne Herrick at 701-237-4805 or by email at
wherrick@courtsplus.com.
10-11–Fargo: Courts Plus Fitness Center 6th Annual Holiday Classic Youth basketball tournament for boys grades 7 and 8. Fee: $125 with a three-game guarantee. For more information contact Wayne Herrick at 701-237-4805 or by email at wherrick@courtsplus.com.
10–Valley City, N.D.: VCPR Youth Tournament. Girls grades 4-6, boys grades 4-6. $115 per team. Valley City Parks Rec (701) 845-3294 or amyp@vcparks.com.
18–Aberdeen, S.D.: Northern State University boys basketball tournament for grades 4-7. Fee: $110, three-game guaranteed and an entry deadline or Dec. 9. For more information contact Curt Fredrickson at 605-626-7735 or email coachpollari@hotmail.com.
running
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Events
November
10–West Fargo: Full Moon 5K Run Walk. Start/finish at Cheney Middle School. Event starts at 7 p.m. For more information go to www.fargorunningcompany.com
Groups
Tuesday and Thursday group runs with Fargo Running Company. Running starts Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings at 5:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.fargorunningcompany.com.
Walking
D
Groups
May-October
Fargo-Moorhead area: Non-competitive walks on Monday evenings. For more information please contact Chuck Wanzek at (701) 306-7676.
wrestling
D
Camps
October-December
Tech Team Wrestling Club hosts sessions for grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Sessions run from Oct. 31 through Dec. 22. Learn new moves, drills, conditioning and mental training. For more information, go to www.techteamwrestlingclub.com. For questions, contact Dean at shearerringneckhunter@hotmail.com or Ryan at Ryan.Kringlie@prairiesupply.com
November
3–Fargo: Elementary wrestling program for graders Kindergarten-6th. First session: November-December. Second session: January-February. Cost is $15 per session. Locations: Fargo North, Fargo South, Fargo Davies. For more information, contact Sean at (701) 491-8545 or ritchis@fargo.k12.mn.us; Harvey at (701) 429-7253 or kruckeh@fargo.k12.mn.us; or Kennan at (701) 866-6934 or spiessk@fargo.k12.mn.us.
7–Moorhead USA Cobber Club Wrestling will have open registration from 6-7:30 p.m. for 1st session at Concordia College in the Offutt Concourse. Open to All area youth grades K-8, cost is $50 for K-3 and $75 for 4-8. For more information visit ww.cobberclubwrestling.com
Billiards
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Tournament
Results
Fargo Billiards and Gastropub
Sunday 8-ball
1, Larry Wentz. 2, Rocky Mueller. 3, Jeremy White. 4, Travis Burnside.
Monday 9-ball
1, Nate Leslie. 2, Travis Mann. 3, Pradhuman Rana. 4, Greg Pulczinski.
League
Monday scores
Duane Ohm 50, Chris Barley 46, Keith Sellheim 46, Chuck Dalzel 43, Craig Cline 43, Mike Welle 43.
Tuesday scores
Red Schaff 60, Rich Doane 60, Peter Steffen 60, Brandon Anderson 56, Travis Burnside 56.
cheerleading
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Leagues
January
1-7–Fargo: Upward Sports basketball and cheerleading league registration is now open. The league takes place at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Fargo and is open to children age 5 through grade 6. For more information visit www.calvaryunitedmethodist.com or email upward@calvaryfargo.com
To submit items for the Recreation Scoreboard, send information to Recreation Calendar, Box 2020, Fargo, N.D., 58107 or fax to (701) 241-5487 or e-mail to sports@forumcomm.com. Deadline for submission is each Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Palestra to host 3-on-3 charity hoops tourney
In its 84 years on 33rd Street, the Palestra has been the home of Penn basketball and a West Philadelphia landmark. Now the venue will also help house others.
This Saturday, the “Cathedral of College Basketball” will host the first annual Palestra Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, organized by a Wharton MGMT 100 team to support two local nonprofit organizations, the Philadelphia chapter of Say Yes to Education, Inc. and My Place Germantown shelter.
The event was the brainchild of University Chaplain Rev. Charles Howard and Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen. Over the last year, the two have discussed how they could give back to the community and benefit local organizations.
“One of the great gifts that Penn gives is being in an urban setting with all the good that a place like Philadelphia brings — the history, the culture, the heritage and diversity and all the challenges as one of the poorest and largest cities in America,” Howard said.
Howard, who is a 2000 College graduate, was drawn to a religious life, but his continued focus has been assisting others to get the help they need.
As Chaplain, he spoke with Mary Ellen Graham, the president and executive director of My Place Germantown, who wanted to create a fully supportive shelter for men from the Germantown community. Three years after being founded, My Place Germantown finally acquired a permanent occupancy certificate and opened its doors in Northwest Philadelphia to 12 men in November 2010.
“She had nothing. To watch her raise the funds, get the permits and everything to open the shelter was amazing,” said Howard, who has been involved with several homeless advocacy projects in the past. “For a shelter and local program, a thousand dollars goes a long way.”
The tournament will support My Place Germantown in addition to the Philadelphia chapter of Say Yes to Education, a national foundation that provides educational support for children and their families, including promise of a full college or vocational education.
“I just found out that esteemed alum George Weiss has been actively involved in the Bryant School chapter of Say Yes to Education,” said Allen. “I kind of fell in love with the things that he has done.”
Weiss, who is one of the University’s largest benefactors, donated the naming rights for the renovation of the North side of Franklin Field. and has been no stranger to charity work.
“It’s pretty amazing that he walked into a classroom of 50 students and said if they graduated high school, he would pay for their college.”
After deciding on the organizations to benefit, Howard and Allen turned to one of Anne Greenhalgh’s MGMT 100 teams to organize the event.
“It was a no-brainer to help a management cohort,” said Allen, a 2009 Wharton graduate. “Obviously it gives the students work experience in a real life setting.”
The team has only had a month to prepare for the event and has worked non-stop to ensure the tournament runs smoothly.
“What we are focusing on right now is getting as many teams we can to play in the tournament,” said Jamal Taylor, a member of Team Rebound’s public relations committee. “Our main objective is to get the word out there to the community.”
The event will feature a three-on-three tournament and raffle with prizes that include a jersey autographed by Shaquille O’Neal and an iPad. In addition, the men’s basketball team will make an appearance, and Howard will enter a team to compete.
“I love challenging students to care for those in need … in whatever vocation our students are drawn into,” he said.
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BASEBALL – Electric City Baseball and Softball Academy will host a winter baseball skills camp Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Riverfront Sports. Cost is $145 or $115 if registered by Oct. 23. Additional information: 878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com.
- The 10th annual Paul McGloin Holiday Pitching Camp will be Dec. 26-28 from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. at Riverfront Sports. Cost is $145 or $115 if registered by Nov. 23. Additional information: 878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com.
BASKETBALL – There will be youth basketball signups for the Taylor Community Center boys basketball league, which is open to children in grades 2-8 from Taylor and Moosic, at the following dates: Oct. 18, 20 and 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 5 to 6 p.m. There also will be tryouts Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. for grades 2-5. Additional information: Dave Torrisi, 499-7996.
- The University of Scranton Physical Therapy Club will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Oct. 29 at the Byron Center. Cost is $30 per team with amaximum of five players per team. The tournament will feature divisions for competitive and non-competitive. A freethrow shooting contest will also be held. Deadline to register is Oct. 28. Additional information: e-mail Gregory Colvin colving2@scranton.edu.
- Lackawanna County will conduct basketball clinics for boys and girls in grades 4-8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Scranton High School and North Pocono High School today through Thursday, and at Valley View Intermediate School and South Abington Elementary from Oct. 24-27.
- West Scranton Youth Basketball (formerly St. Ann’s) will have registration tonight and Oct. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the gym on St. Ann’s Street. League is open to girls in grades 3-8 and boys in grades 1-7.
- The Pace Setter Athletic Club of Northeastern Pa. will sponsor a series of basketball tournaments at the Greater Scranton YMCA in Dunmore. Oct. 29 will feature a fifth- and sixth-grade girls division and Nov. 5 will feature the fifth- and sixth-grade boys tournament. Additional information: call 347-7018 or 575-0941 or email pacesetterbasketball@verizon.net.
- North Pocono Junior Basketball League will hold registration today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the intermediate school. Signups also can be done online at www.npjrhoops.com.
SOFTBALL – Electric City Baseball and Softball Academy will host a winter softball skills camp Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, 10 and 17 from6 to 8 p.m. at Riverfront Sports. Cost is $145 or $115 if registered by Oct. 23. Additional information: 878-8483 or www.electriccitybaseball.com.
- New U14 travel softball team forming. Tryouts will be within the next few weeks. Additional information: email Shawn at softballhawleys@yahoo.com.
Grand Marshal Scott McNeal honored Saturday, ‘I would have never dreamed this’
Creator of the Gus Macker basketball tournaments, Scott McNeal said being honored as Grand Marshal was an honor he never dreamed was possible.
McNeal, a 1979 Central Michigan University, participated in Homecoming events and was part of the 2011 Homecoming Parade.
With his deceased father in mind, he said he felt grateful to receive the honor.
“Oh it’s incredible — it is. I would have never dreamed this,” McNeal said. “My father passed away a few years ago and graduated from here in ’59. He’s looking down on me and going, ‘oh my gosh, that crazy guy is actually a Grand Marshal.’”
The Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament was started in 1974 by McNeal and 18 of his friends in Lowell. It has expanded to 75 cities, including annual tournaments on the CMU campus, with over 200,000 players and 1.7 million spectators.
Assistant Vice President for University Recreation Stan Shingles said he enjoyed seeing McNeal as the Grand Marshal. Shingles, who met McNeal when Gus Macker tournaments were first getting started, said he believes McNeal was a great choice to represent the school.
“I think Scott embodies everything you want in a Grand Marshal,” Shingles said. “His enthusiasm and his love for CMU is what you want to see in every Homecoming Grand Marshal.”
McNeal said he did not know what to expect from the crowd at the Homecoming Parade.
“I was hoping that maybe there would be some crowd-surfing, but I didn’t see any of that,” McNeal said. “Other than that, I enjoyed the parade and was excited about it.”
He said he was not sure how to display his emotions while on his float.
“I was more trying to decide the best way — do I jump out and go run and hug people? I didn’t know, so I just kind of screamed at people,” McNeal said. “They probably thought I was a little weird.”
McNeal succeeds former Grand Marshals like former trustee and Merrill Lynch Senior Vice President John Kulhavi and Amy Roloff, star of “Little People, Big World.”
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Breast Cancer Workshop
First New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will host a breast cancer awareness workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, 911 Old Madisonville Road, Huntsville. Admission is a $10 “love” donation. Keynote speaker will be Ginger Freeze of the American Cancer Society in Bryan. Survivor speakers will be Marjorie Archie, Gwen Grigsby, Vickey McGinty, Leroy Bryant, Eula English Dozier, Reneda Saulsberry and Annette Nash O’Neal. Rev. Timothy O’Bryant and Demitria Dickey will sing.
Thessalonia Senior Citizen Day
Thessalonia Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual Senior Citizen Day service beginning 7 p.m. Saturday with a pre-Gospel Musical featuring several local and surrounding talents followed by worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Speaker will be E.J. Edgley of True Light COGIC in Houston. Clenard Hightower is pastor.
Dodge VFD Celebration
The Dodge Volunteer Fire Department will host its 20-year celebration and hamburger supper fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday. A cake auction will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Matt Dobbins at 294-0144.
Thoreau Woods Coffeehouse
The Thoreau Woods Coffeehouse will feature singer-songwriter Steve Brooks with John Guedry opening at 7 p.m. Saturday at 144 E. Mosley Lane, Huntsville. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 and $5 for students and seniors. For more information, go to www.huntsvilletxunitarianfellowship.org or call (936) 661-4313.
Local Author Book Signing
Local author Pam Gray will appear at a book signing from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Hastings Bookstore in Huntsville. She will sell and sign her book, “When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong” about keeping one’s faith through adversities. For more information, call (936) 295-6535. Hastings is located at 1710 11th St.
Huntsville Police Team Roping
The first Huntsville Police Officers Association Team Roping event is scheduled at noon Saturday at the Cowboy Country Outdoor Arena, 643 FM 247 in Huntsville. Proceeds go to the officers association for youth scholarships and purchases of freezer sale livestock at the Walker County Fair. For more information, contact Eric Scott at (936) 438-7324 or Dan Brown at (936) 661-5705.
Marsha Van Horn Benefit
A benefit lunch for Marsha Van Horn will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church on Prospect Drive in Trinity. Brisket, potato salad, beans, coleslaw and dessert with all the trimmings will be served for a donation. Proceeds will go toward Marsha’s hospitalization and final expenses. Live entertainment will be provided from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the Huntsville Men’s Chorus, Lyle Stubbs, Mary Keith Trio, Sarah Brock, The Old Spice Girls, Ray Whitney, Jim and Melinda McConnell, Richard King and Leeland Strack. Marsha contributed to the community by volunteering at Avalon Place Nursing and Rehab Center, the East Texas Medical Center Trinity, and she sang in the community.
Pine Prairie School Reunion
There will be a reunion of the Pine Prairie School at 10 a.m. Saturday. Former students will meet at the Free Will Baptist Church. Participants are asked to bring school photos to share as well as a covered dish for lunch. For more information, contact Ed Duke at (936) 291-9229.
Walker County Genealogical Society
The Walker County Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the fire station on the corner of Veteran’s Memorial Drive and Daisy. Johnnie Jo Dickenson will present a program titled, “Lineage Societies.” This program will show you what societies — DAR, Walker County Pioneers, or Polish Families— exist and how to join one of these groups. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Sissy Johnson at (936) 435-1932 or visit the society’s website: www.wcgen.com.
‘Simulcra’ Exhibit and Gallery Tour
The Gaddis Geeslin Gallery will host “Simulcra,” an exhibit by artists Ted Kincaid, Laura Lark and Shawn Smith, Oct. 3 through Oct. 27. A curator talk and gallery tour is scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the gallery in Art Building F, 1028 21st St., Room 101.
Sunday
Singer to Speak at Thoreau Woods
Singer-songwriter Steve Brooks will be the guest speaker at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Thoreau Woods Unitarian Universalist Church, 144 East Mosley Lane. The title of his presentation Sunday will be “For the Sake of the Song: Songwriting as a Spiritual Path.”
Trinity Church Homecoming
The Trinity Church of God will celebrate 93 years of ministry with a homecoming at 11 a.m. Sunday at the church on Highway 94, Trinity. A meal will follow the service.
Identity Theft Workshop
Everyone is invited to hear how to avoid identity theft at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church, Sumac Road and Highway 30. A Huntsville Police Department detective and a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans representative will be presenting the workshop. You may also bring papers for shredding at no charge.
Martha Chapel Cemetery Annual Day
The Martha Chapel Memorial Cemetery will celebrate its Annual Day at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel AME Church on Didlake Road.
Pleasant Grove UMC Anniversary
The pastor and members of Pleasant Grove United Methodist are hosting a 121st annual Church Anniversary Homecoming at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Guest church will be Prairie View First United Methodist Church, Wilmer Bonner, pastor. Pastor of Pleasant Grove is Elizabeth Palmer.
Wesley Blessing of the Animals
Wesley United Methodist Church will host its second blessing of the animals at 5 p.m. Sunday on the front lawn of the church, 700 Highway 30 East. Last year the worship service included dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and other animals. For more information, visit the church’s website at www.wesleyhuntsville.org or call the church office at 295-7459.
Gulf Coast Musician’s Reunion
The 38th Annual Texas Gulf Coast Musician’s Reunion will be held from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, at VFW Post 6899, 400 W. Caroline St., Trinity. The event is dedicated to the preservation of country and western and western swing music. For more information, contact James House at (936) 594-9932.
Upcoming
Region 6 Blood Drive
The Region 6 Education Service Center, 3332 Montgomery Road, will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17. 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 for all donors. More than 1,000 units of blood are needed daily; each unit donated can help as many as three people. To make an appointment, please register at http://www.giveblood.org or call 295-0278 or 661-5867.
Candidate Meet and Greet
The Sam Houston Tea Party will host a meet and greet for candidates for Huntsville City Council and mayor’s offices from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Alpha Omega Academy, 3891 Highway 30 West. U.S. Senate candidate Glen Addison will speak from 7 to 8 p.m. Doors open to the public at 5:45 p.m. For more information, visit the Tea Party’s website, www.samhoustonteaparty.com.
Historical Commission Meeting
The Walker County Historical Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Joshua Houston Junior Home, 1403 13th St., Huntsville. Mac Woodward will speak on the renovation of this historic property. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Project After Prom Meeting
There will be a 2012 Project After Prom parent meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, in the Huntsville High School Commons. More information regarding project after prom will be distributed at the meeting.
‘Darwin and the Sin of Slavery’ Symposium
Dr. James Moore, author of “Darwin’s Sacred Cause” and professor of the history of science, will present “Darwin and the ‘Sin’ of Slavery” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Olson Auditorium, Academic Building 4, Room 220, at SHSU. A book signing will follow the presentation.
Chicken-Fried Steak Dinner
The Huntsville Knights of Columbus will serve a chicken-fried steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Church Hall of Saint Thomas Catholic Church, 16th Street and Avenue M. Menu includes chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, Texas toast, green beans, salad and iced tea. Price is $8 per plate for adults and $5 per plate for and children under 12. All you can eat is $11 per person. For more information, call Ed Jacobs at 661-4014.
HHS Homecoming Parade
The Huntsville High School homecoming parade will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. This year’s theme is “Hollywood Hornets.” The parade will begin at 19th Street and Sam Houston Avenue and end at the Tractor Supply/Hasting’s parking lot. For more information, call Jerrilyn Bulloch at (936) 435-6100 or email jbulloch@huntsville-isd.org. Entry form deadline is noon Monday, Oct. 17.
Pistols and Pearls Benefit
The Junior Service League of Huntsville will host the third annual Pistols and Pearls Barbecue Benefit at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Walker County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Cavender’s and at the door. The event will feature a silent auction, dinner catered by Colt Christian and music by the Guzzlers. Proceeds go to Project Sunshine and the Junior Service League’s scholarship fund.
Christian Women’s Luncheon
The Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection will host a “couples and friends” luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Elkins Lake Clubhouse, 632 Cherry Hills Drive, Huntsville. The luncheon is open to women of all ages and nationalities. Husbands and friends are invited, too. Admission is $13 inclusive. Terry and Debbie Jo Holland of Carthage will be guest speakers. Margaret Kessler from the Tall Pines Quilt Group will be the special feature. Ray Whitney of Riverside will be the guest singer. Complimentary child care is provided for mothers with young children. For reservations and complimentary child care, call Terri at (936) 295-2030 on or before Oct. 17. Please honor your reservations.
Walker County Retired Teachers
Walker County Retired Teachers will meet at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the HISD Transportation Facility, 95 MLK Blvd. HISD Superintendent Dr. Steve Johnson will speak. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. Yearly dues will be accepted. For more information, call Gene Jolly at 291-3413 or B. Coleman at 295-4447.
Monarch Butterfly Workshop
There will be a monarch butterfly migration workshop at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the HEARTS Veterans Museum Conference Center, 455 Highway 75 N. Speaker will be Carol Cullar from Rio Bravo Nature Center. Cost is $12 for adults; children under 14 will be admitted free.
Mayoral Candidate Debate
The Sam Houston Tea Party will host a debate for Huntsville mayoral candidates from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Walker County Education Center, 1402 19th St. Doors open to the public at 6 p.m. There will also be a cake silent auction. Residents are asked to submit questions for the candidates at the Tea Party’s secure website, www.samhoustonteaparty.com.
Chili and Gumbo Fundraiser
Forrest Masonic Lodge will have a chili and gumbo fundraiser at the Masonic Temple, 1030 12th St., from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. Tickets are $7. Carry-out will be available. Deliveries within the city limits will be available for orders of five or more. To place an order, call (936) 295-2833. Funds raised from this event go to support the Lodge Scholarship Fund.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The NMS and J2 Memorial Scholarship Fund will host the second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the Paul Bohan gym at Huntsville High School. The tournament is open to children and adults with divisions specified by age. Anyone interested in playing or signing up a team can visit www.nmsj2.com to download a registration form. Admission is $1 for children and $2 for adults. Proceeds from the event will help fund $1,000 college scholarships for Huntsville High School seniors.For more information, contact Jerry Shorten at (936) 661-1315 or Yvette Shorten at (936) 661-9332.
New Walking Group Meeting
A planning meeting for a new walking group is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Those interested are asked to send an email to gplummer43@yahoo.com for location and details.
Master Gardeners Plant Sale
The Walker County Master Gardeners will hold a fall plant sale and second annual butterfly festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The event includes free seminars, garden
tours, face painting, children activities and a Monarch tag and release event at 2 p.m. A barbecue lunch will be available for $5. The plant sale will include annuals, bulbs, natives, fall veggies, herbs and butterfly merchandise. The Master Gardeners office is at 102 Tam Road off Highway 75 North. For more information, call (936) 435-2426.
Kickwheel Pottery and Blacksmithing
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum will be hosting free demonstrations of kickwheel pottery and blacksmithing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, on the museum grounds.
Disabilities Resource Fair and Carnival
University Heights Baptist Church Joy Ministry is hosting a free resource fair for people with disabilities and their families, supporters and educators from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 22, at the church, 2400 Sycamore, Huntsville. There will be resource exhibits, entertainment for the children, and presentations by professionals. Registration for these speakers would be appreciated at (936) 295-2996.
Charity Golf Tournament
A Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting MRC CreekSide Geriatric Center, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Raven Nest. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Register in advance at First United Methodist Church, or get form at www.huntsvillefumc.org. Admission is $75 per person, which includes prizes and lunch. For additional information, contact First United Methodist Church at (936) 295-5441 or Paul Harbison at (936) 435-1778.
ChristLife Center High School Night
The ChristLife Center will host a High School Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Wayne Barrett will lead a Bible study at 7 p.m. on the topic, “Walking with Christ even when those around you don’t.” All Huntsville area high school students are invited. The center is located off the square, two doors down from the Old Town Theatre.
Fall Pet Photos
Tractor Supply will host a fall picture photo session for families and their friends and pets from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at Tractor Supply on 11th St.
Evening of Prayer
The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce will host a communitywide Evening of Prayer from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Walker County Courthouse Gazebo. All Walker County churches and residents are invited to attend. For more information, call (936) 295-8113.
Service of Healing
A Service of Healing will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the First United Methodist Church. This service includes music, meditation and Holy Communion. There will be the anointing of oil and the laying on of hands for those with special requests. The service and communion table are open to all.
Westway Church Anniversary
The Westway Baptist Church will host its 30th anniversary celebration on Sunday, Oct. 23, at the church, 12 FM 3179 just off Highway 30 West. The morning worship service begins at 11. Music by the LeFevre Quartet will precede the sermon, to be delivered by former pastor Rev. Roger Hoogterp. Dinner will be served immediately after the service, and the LeFevre Quartet, a well-known Southern Gospel Group popular since the 1920s, will perform in concert at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 661-2344.
Huntsville Book Review Club
The Huntsville Book Review Club will host a review by Carol Williams of the book, “The Ten Best Days of My Life” by Adena Halpern at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at Old Town Theater, 1023 12th St. All are welcome to join the club. For more information, contact Kathleen Kreiner at 295-4381.
Chamber Business After Hours
The Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is set for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Green Acres of Huntsville, 1302 Nottingham. There will be beverages and hors d’oeuvres, door prizes and the chance to win the $950 cash pot. You must be present to win the cash pot.
Learning Institute Fall Festival
The Roxie Douglas Learning Institute will sponsor an open house and fall festival from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the facility, 719 10th St. The event will feature a face painting booth, bobbing for apples, a cake walk, sack races and other events. For more information, please call Carmen Irving at (936) 668-0340.
Midway Barbecue Cook-Off
The Midway Volunteer Fire Department will host its sixth annual IBCA championship Barbecue Cook-Off and Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, on the grounds of the Midway Community Center. The cook-off will feature serious cooks from the Walker County region and around the state. The event will kick off with at 7 p.m. Friday and resume early Saturday morning with the gates opening at 9 a.m. There will be vendors selling wares from jewelry, arts and crafts, purses, koozies, woodwork and much more. Admission is $8 for adults; $4 for children ages 6 to 12; and free for ages 5 and under. Admission includes a barbecue plate lunch with brisket and all the trimmings, entrance to cook-off and vendors booths, costume contest, live and silent auctions and awards presentation. Vendor spots are still open. For more information on the festivities call Sherry at (936) 348-7378 or Linda at (936) 349-1991.
Black Saints Turkey Run Ride
The Black Saints MC of Huntsville will have its third annual Turkey Run Ride to the Hill Country in Kerrville Friday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 30. The ride will leave from Huntsville. A $20 donation is requested for Thanksgiving turkey giveaways. For more information, call Fearless at (936) 537-1124.
‘Pumpkin Pandemonium’
Puppet Wise Productions will be performing the puppet show, “Pumpkin Pandemonium,” at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at Old Town Theatre, 1023 12th St. The puppet show is free and appropriate for trick or treaters age 3 and up. Family-oriented costumes are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. No registration required. For more information, call the library at (936) 291-5472.
Hallelujah Fashion Extravaganza
New Life Church will host a Hallelujah Fashion Extravaganza at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the church, 512 11th St., Huntsville. Admission is a $5 donation at the door. For more information, call LeTedra Wiley at (936) 581-3210.
Cultural Center Costume Party
The Samuel Walker Houston Cultural Center in Huntsville will be the site of a Halloween costume party for adults from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. Admission is $5. The event will offer games, food, adult beverages, door prizes and a costume contest.
Great Muddy Escape
General Sam’s Off-Road Park is hosting the Great Muddy Escape from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The 5K obstacle course is designed to test resilience, strength, stamina and decision-making skills. Huntsville Memorial Hospital and other organizations have organized the event with proceeds benefiting the Huntsville Family YMCA. For more information, call (936) 291-4599 or visit www.thegreatmuddyescape.com. For more information on representing your organization, contact SandraC@ymcahouston.org.
Empower Women’s Ministry Seminar
Empower Women’s Ministry presents the workshop “Taming the Tongue, It Can Heal, It Can Hurt.” The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Goree Club House on Highway 75 South. Women and men are invited. There is a $10 registration fee, which includes lunch and workshop packet information. For more information, call Sophia Willis at (936) 355-8965 or Byrdia Scott at (936) 355-4298.
Scare on the Square
The Eighth Annual Scare on the Square will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, on University Avenue in downtown Huntsville.There will be free Pizza Hut pizza, Nestle Nesquik chocolate milk, information about Historical Huntsville Ghost Tours, moonwalks, games, Oakwood Cemetery tours, a costume contest and more. There will be lots of booths full of fun activities for children of all ages. For more information visit our website, www.HuntsvilleMainStreet.com or call 295-2150.
Bible Character Quest
The Fellowship of Huntsville Church will host the Seventh Annual Character Quest from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the church, located on Highway 30 next to the Walker County Fairgrounds. Participants are asked to dress in a friendly costume and go door to door within the church to collect candy from characters in the Bible. The event also will include games, food, drinks and a costume contest in the Fellowship Hall. Go to www.fohc.org or call (936) 291-3103 for more information.
Kids’ Halloween Party
A communitywide children’s Halloween Party will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at 501 Smith Hill Road, Huntsville. The event, hosted by Jessie Johnson and Laura Walker, will offer food and games. Prizes of $10 for first and $5 for second place in a costume contest will be awarded. For more information, call Johnson at (936) 662-9083.
Trunk or Treat
Huntsville Church of Christ will host its second annual Trunk or Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at the church, 3737 Highway 30 West. There will be candy, outdoor activities, and a cake walk to offer families a safe and fun evening. For more information, call (936) 295-3884.
Halloween Carnival and Haunted House
The Walker County Fair Association is hosting a Halloween carnival from 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. There will be hayrides, confetti eggs, a fortune teller, cupcake walk, bean bag toss and much more. There is no gate admission and tickets are two for $1. Delta Tau Alpha is hosting a haunted house during the same time. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Both events take place at the Walker County Fairgrounds.
READ With The Dogs
The Huntsville Public Library will host the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program from 4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Council Chambers at Huntsville City Hall, 1212 Ave. M. The READ program improves children’s reading skills by reading to a registered therapy dog in a relaxed environment. This program will be held every last Monday of the month. Registration is recommended. To register call the library at (936) 291-5472.
Halloween Extravaganza
Family Faith Church will host a Halloween Extravaganza from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the church, 2407 South Sam Houston Ave. The event is designed to provide a safe alternative for children to enjoy the holiday. There will be candy, games, booths, rides, bounce houses, live entertainment, and food booths. Admission is free.
November Save the Date
Wynne Home Holiday Fundraiser
There will be a holiday fundraiser dinner benefitting the Wynne Home Arts Center and the Gibbs-Powell House at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at both locations. Tickets for dinner are $30 each or $50 per pair. Dinner will be a choice of beef, chicken or vegetarian entrees with salad, beverages and dessert. For more information, call (936) 291-5424 or (936) 661-1779.
Huntsville Handmade Holiday
Huntsville Handmade Holiday will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Wynne Home Arts Center and the Gibbs Powell House. Free demonstrations and workshops will be held in crocheting, Indian bead weaving, folded star pot-holders, mosaic tile trivets, screen printing, kumihimo, rope making, dragon boat ornaments, cinnamon clay ornaments, suet (wild bird food cakes) making and cookies/soup in a jar. There will be food and arts and crafts sales to raise funds for the Wynne Home Arts Center and the Gibbs-Powell House.
St. Paul Annual Workshop
The St. Paul United Methodist Women will host its annual workshop, “I Surrender to God,” at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the church, 322 Horace Smith Road, Huntsville. Registration is $15 and includes lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Guest speakers will be Bobbie Parker, Susie Gregs and Shirley Wallace. For information, call Mary Parker, church president, at (936) 577-9394.
St. Paul Annual Women Day
The St. Paul United Methodist Women will host its annual Women Day program, “I Surrender to God,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the church, 322 Horace Smith Road, Huntsville. Guest speaker will be Tori Butler from Bellaire United Methodist Church in Houston. For information, call Mary Parker, church president, at (936) 577-9394.
Hospitality House Golf Tournament
The Hospitality House is sponsoring its first benefit golf tournament at Raven Nest Golf Club on Saturday, Nov. 12. The four-person teams will have a shotgun start at noon with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. Registration fee includes green fees, cart, range balls, snacks and a meal. Registration is $65 per golfer until Oct. 24 when it becomes $80. Hole sponsorships are available and donations are welcome. Prizes will be given and an auction will follow. For more information, call the Hospitality House at (936) 291-6196.
Dodge Relay for Life Garage Sale
First Baptist Church of Dodge will host its second annual Relay for Life Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the fellowship hall of the church, located off of FM 405 and Dodge Oakhurst Road. Items for sale will include books, household items, jewelry and much more. All proceeds will benefit the FBC Dodge Relay for Life Team in conjunction with Walker County Relay for Life. For more information, call Becky Murphey at 713-819-5371.
AARP Safe Driver Class
Carriage Inn will be hosting an AARP Safe Driver Course from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at the Carriage Inn, 2805 Lake Road, Huntsville. Registration for the class began Oct. 11. Early registration is recommended, as class size is limited to 30 participants. Cost for the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. To register, call Diana Barnes at 295-2686.
December Save The Date
Lions Club Christmas Parade
This year’s Huntsville Lions Club Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Those interested in entering the parade can get an entry form at www.huntsvilletxlions.org or by stopping by the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce or Cole Insurance on Highway 75 N. For more information, contact Huntsville Lions Club member John Cole at (936) 662-6440.
Mended Hearts Christmas Party
Mended Hearts will host a Christmas Party at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8. Participants are asked to bring a wrapped ornament for a game. A light lunch will be provided, and if you would like to bring a low-fat dessert, feel free to do so. RSVP to (936) 291-4594 by Dec. 6.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special December Museum Exhibit
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum will sponsor a new exhibit available only during December because of its delicate nature. The exhibit will feature a lock of Sam Houston’s hair as well as a necklace woven from Margaret Houston’s hair. In this case, you will find ambrotypes of Nancy Elizabeth Houston, Margaret Lea Houston and Sam Jr. For more information, call (936) 294-1832.
Silent Auction of Holiday Wreaths
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is having a silent auction of holiday wreaths from Oct. 24 to noon Oct. 28. Come by the hospital any time to place your bid. All proceeds will go toward this year’s special project of awarding a scholarship to a LVN student at the Joe E Davis School of Nursing.
‘Simulcra’ Exhibit at 3G
The Gaddis Geeslin Gallery will host “Simulcra,” an exhibit by artists Ted Kincaid, Laura Lark and Shawn Smith, Oct. 3 through Oct. 27 in Art Building F, 1028 21st St., Room 101.
‘Nunsense’ Performances
Huntsville Community Theatre presents “Nunsense” written by Dan Goggin. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11,12,18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 13 and 20 at Old Town Theatre, 1023 12th St., Huntsville. For tickets call (936) 291-7933 or visit www.HuntsvilleCommunityTheatre.org.
Ashley Ridge rallies for needy: High school makes it fun for annual Student …
Want to go to the front of the lunch line at Ashley Ridge High School? Bring a canned good.
Attend the 3-on-3 basketball tournament? Canned good. Show your support for Clemson or Carolina? Participate in field day? Cans and more cans.
The Dorchester District 2 high school and the surrounding community have rallied to support the Lowcountry Food Bank’s annual Student Food Drive, which collects canned goods and nonperishable items.
Photo by Tyrone Walker
Christine Walker and her daughter, Sarah, help students at Ashley Ridge High School box up collected can goods Thursday.
Photo by Tyrone Walker
A canned-good collection station sits in the main hallway at Ashley Ridge High.
Food drive
Participating schools: West Ashley High School, Military Magnet, Berkeley Middle College High School, North Charleston High School, Charleston County School of Arts, Wando High School, Berkeley Star Academy, Greg Mathis Charter High School, Stall High School, Ashley Ridge High School, Academic Magnet High School, Septima P. Clark Academy, Fort Dorchester High School, Cross High School and Charleston Charter School for Math and Science.
When: Through Nov. 7.
Contact: Lowcountry Food Bank, www.lowcountryfoodbank.org.
“We have a really spirited student body, and all the classes work together really well to get behind this,” said junior Sean Kamperman, a member of the Leadership 2 class that is heading up the effort along with three Leadership I classes.
The events, the first community service project of the school year, bring the student body together with fun activities, he said. Among them:
–A school dodgeball tournament that earlier this month drew 23 teams who paid or donated cans to participate. Spectators also paid or brought cans to enter.
–Food drives in nearby neighborhoods and Beech Hill, Oakbrook and Pye elementary schools.
–A Clemson vs. Carolina drive at the school.
–A contest starting Monday between third-period classes with the winners getting passes to the front of the lunch line.
–A 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Oct. 24, with teams donating cans or money to participate and spectators giving cans or money for entry.
–A bake sale on Oct. 26 to raise money to buy canned goods. A sale on Oct. 6 netted more than $250.
–A field day with games such as cornhole and kickball on Oct. 28.
–Three Ashley Ridge students also attended a recent Dorchester District 2 School Board meeting to talk about the drive, inspiring board members to pledge to bring cans to the next meeting.
Ashley Ridge Leadership teacher Erin Kestner, who oversees the activities planned by the students, says the drive not only teaches the students valuable skills as they organize their events, but it also teaches them about giving.
“When they are loading and stacking thousands of pounds of food, it really brings it home to them,” she said.
This is the third year for the drive, which was started by the food bank with grant money from Feeding America and Tyson foods. The food bank has decided to continue the program even though the grant has ended, said Amy Kosar, food solicitor.
“We wanted to do something where we could involve the education community,” Kosar said. “This embraces a different demographic than we are normally able to engage with food drives.”
Schools across the Lowcountry are challenged to raise 5 pounds of food per student, with “ParticiPounds poundage boosts” for planning creative events, involving feeder schools or posting photos to the Student Food Drive Fan Page on Facebook.
The goal set by the food bank for Ashley Ridge this year is 9,680 pounds. Kamperman said he does not know whether canned peas are heavier than canned corn, but even so, the goal is easily reachable.
The first year, Ashley Ridge donated about 9,000 pounds of food. Last year, the school raised 19,000 of the 29,000 total donated to the Food Bank. This year, the Food Bank hopes to bring in 50,000 pounds, and Ashley Ridge aims to give half of that.
“Ashley Ridge’s enthusiasm is certainly infectious,” said Kosar. “They have really embraced this initiative and put so much effort into it.”
She said 15 schools are competing this year, holding events such as car washes, silent auctions, campouts, dances, talent shows and more.
“Sometimes schools do things and don’t tell us about it,” Kosar said. “The important thing is that they do the events.”
Schools compete in divisions depending on whether they have more or less than 700 students. The winner of each division will receive $1,000, and the runner-up gets $500. Kosar said the prize money is donated by sponsors.
Ashley Ridge donates prize money back to the food bank.
The six-week drive kicked off Sept. 27 with a party at the food bank, where Ashley Ridge students won a skit contest for “Drop It in the Box,” a parody of Snoop Dogg’s “Drop It like it’s Hot.”
The drive ends with schools turning in their stashes at the food bank on Nov. 7 and 8 an awards party on Nov. 8.
Unknowns into next round of 3-on-3 basketball
Former junior national basketball player Orin Rose put on a clinic to lead his team, Unknowns, undefeated through to the next round of the Mackeson Smooth Moves 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Court last Wednesday evening.
Hurling six shots from beyond the arc, …..
Basketball tournament to raise money for Christmas project
For the second straight year, athletes from the area are welcome to take place in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise money for a good cause in Ashe County.
On Saturday, Oct. 22 at Blue Ridge Elementary School, a basketball tournament will be held to donate money to the Ashe County Children’s Christmas Project. The purpose of the annual Children’s Christmas Project is to help provide a gift to those children who are in the greatest need. The project is a joint venture by Ashe County churches, community volunteers, as well as various agencies and organizations of concerned citizens.
Tournament registration begins at 8 a.m. with the games to follow. All players must be at least 18 years of age, and the cost for each player is $10. Each team may have up to five members, allowing for two players to come off the bench.
The rules are fairly simple. The first team to score 15 points in each game will be the winner, or if neither team has 15 points, the team with the highest point total after 20 minutes will be the winner. The tournament format is double elimination, meaning each team is guaranteed at least two games. Food, drinks, and music will be at the event and trophies will be given to the three best tournament teams.
Those interested can also register early for the event. For more information or to register early, call Danielle Wood at (828) 406-5690 or Gary Wiles at (336) 620-1217.
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