Summer Fun at the Huntsville Aquatic Center   The summer swim season is about to begin at the Huntsville Aquatic Center located at 912 Avenue N, in Huntsville, Texas (77320).   Saturday, June 1, 2013 is the opening day of the 2013 swim season. The Huntsville Aquatic Center will be closed on Mondays, with regular hours the rest of the week, except for Saturdays, when the pool will have extended hours. Here's how it will go:     Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM CLOSED MONDAY All other days: 12 Noon to 8 PM           Day passes to the swimming pool are only $2.50 for children 3 to 11, and $4.00 for children that are 12 years old and older.   Don't worry! If you have children that are little water bugs and want to swim ALL the time -- You can save money by purchasing a summer pass for only $40.00... 05/18/2013

  Things to do in Huntsville, Texas: Oakwood Cemetery   I often hear the kids say "there is nothing to do in Huntsville," but that's only because they have not bothered to be a tourist in their own back yard.        With summer coming up, I have decided to do a weekly series of things to do in Huntsville, Texas for kids of ALL ages. Today I would like to share WHY YOU should visit the historical Oakwood Cemetery in downtown Huntsville.     Enter the gate of the Oakwood Cemetery and you will be pleasantly surprised by the loveliness of the tall trees, ornate headstones, wrought iron fences, flowers, and historical markers.         If you are a history nut, this cemetery is for you!  There are hundreds of confederate soldiers buried here. Oakwood Cemetery is the final resting place of Gen... 05/15/2013

  Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Care and Adoption Event   Drop by the Tractor Supply parking lot on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 9 am to 3 pm for pet care and adoption day! The will be dog and puppy adoptions from the Legacy Ranch no-kill shelter, as well as horse, cat, and dog adoptions from the Houston SPCA.     If adoption is not something that your family is able to do right now, bring your own dog as a mobile vet will be there doing vaccinations. Rover can even get a flea and tick bath for FREE.     If your schedule does not allow for you to make it to this event, you can support your Huntsville NO KILL shelter by visiting the Little Women Home for Animals. They also have lots of pets available for adoption to loving families.           Tractor Supply Hosts Pet Care and Adoption Event     05/13/2013

  Zooming to the Zoo at the Huntsville Public Library Story Hour       Bring your preschooler and join the Huntsville Public Library for preschool story hour on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Younger readers will participate in dance, singing, finger puppets, story time, and a craft. All activities will focus on the different creatures you might see at a zoo.       Visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information.       This community service announcement is brought to you by Joni Staples, your Huntsville/Lake Livingston real estate professional.   Before you buy or sell, give me a call at (936) 650-9017. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you with hard work, great service, and RESULTS!     "Zooming to the Zoo" at the Hu... 05/13/2013

    Book Signing at Bear Bend Cabin       Contributing authors Dan Utley and Milton Jordan will be at the Bear Bend Cabin at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex on Wednesday, May 15, 2012 from 1 PM to 3 PM to sign your copy of Just Between Us: Stories & Memories from the Texas Pines.     If you have not picked up your copy of Just Between Us, you can do so at the Wigwam Neosho Museum Store THAT DAY and receive a 20% discount!     So, come on out to the book signing at the Bear Bend Cabin, and we'll see you there!     Book Signing at Bear Bend Cabin 05/12/2013

  READ With The Dogs This Tuesday at the Huntsville Public Library     Tuesday ♥ May 14, 2013     From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM     Registration is recommended. (936) 291-5472   ReadingEducationAssistanceDogs     READ with the Dogs is a program that helps children improve their reading skills by reading to a registered therapy dog     TheREAD with the Dogs program is sponsored by the Huntsville Public Library and will continue the last Monday of each month.     Please register by calling (936) 291-5472     READ With The Dogs This Tuesday at the Huntsville Public Library   05/12/2013

Saturday, May 11th in Huntsville TX, US & South Vietnamese veterans gathered at the HEARTS Veterans Museum for the dedication of the museum’s memorial walkway....READ MORE! 05/12/2013

  Huntsville ISD Required Sports Physicals for Only $20   Sports physicals are a requirement for all students participating in sports at Mance Park Middle School (MPMS) and Huntsville High School (HHS). The good news is, HISD has teamed up with Huntsville Memorial Hospital to provide affordable physicals for these student athletes.   On Friday, May 17, 2013 your MPMS and/or HHS athletes can get their physical at the Paul Bonham Gym located at Huntsville High School. The cost is only $20.00 per student, and parents or guardians must accompany the student to sign the required student medical history and physical form.   Physicals for MPMS students will be done from 12 Noon to 2 PM, and HHS physicals will be done from 2:30 PM to 5 PM.   Cash and Checks made payable to HHS Sports will be ac... 05/08/2013

  Celebration Women's Ministry Meets Monday, May 20, 2013     The First United Methodist Church 'Celebration Women’s Ministry' is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 6 PM.  After a potluck supper, you will enjoy a praise and worship service that is sure to prepare your heart to receive the evening message from guest speaker, Yvette Shorten.   Yvette will present  “Transferring Fear to Fulfill God’s Purposes,” from Matthew 26:39 and Psalm 91:2.     You do not need to be a member to attend Celebration. Women come from many different churches to  fellowship together. ALL women are welcome, and child care is provided.      Celebration Women's Ministry Meets Monday, May 20, 2013   05/07/2013

  Huntsville ISD Fall 2013 Kindergarten Enrollment     The Huntsville Independent School District is having its FALL 2013 Kindergarten enrollment Tuesday, May 7, 2013 from 9 AM to 2 PM and  4 PM to 6 PM, at the following campus locations:   Huntsville Elementary 87 Martin Luther King Drive (936) 293-2888   Samuel W Houston Elementary 1614 7th Street (936) 439-1200   Scott Johnson Elementary 603 Highway 190 East (936) 293-2866   Stewart Elementary 3400 Boettcher Drive (936) 293-2811   Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2013 to enroll and you will need to provide the following documents for each student in order for the registration to be considered complete:   Birth Certificate or Proof of Identity Copy of studen'ts Social Security Card Proof of Residency Student Shot Record   ... 05/06/2013

    Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Marvelous Moms'     Wednesday  ♥ May 8, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Marvelous Moms' focusing on Mother's Day! The purpose of Story Hour is to promote your pre-schooler's reading skills and hep them to develop a love for reading.     Bring your child so they can also enjoy:       ♥ Crafts♥ ♥ Dance ♥  ♥ Finger Puppets ♥  ♥ Songs ♥  ♥ Storybooks ♥     Visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional information.     Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'Marvelous Moms'    05/05/2013

  First Time Home Buyers Call Joni Staples @ (936) 650-9017   Are you starting to get a hankering for a new Huntsville or Lake Livingston Area home?   Don't stick your neck out and try to do it on your own!     First Time Home Buyers, call Joni Staples, Broker Associate at Prudential Anderson Properties for Professional Real Estate Service that will exceed your expectations!   (936) 650-9017   When it comes to what is best for your family, hire Joni Staples to look out for your best interest.     Because family is important!     First Time Home Buyers Call Joni Staples @ (936) 650-9017     05/02/2013

    Huntsville Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon     The Huntsville Chapter of Christian Women's Connection meets the third Thursday of each month at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse located at 632 Cherry Hills Drive in Huntsville. Each month members enjoy special music as well as a guest speaker.  The cost for the event is only $14, which is all inclusive. Free childcare is provided, however you must make a reservation by calling (936) 295-2030.   This month the the Huntsville Christian Women's Connection Luncheon guest speaker is Pat Gordon. Pat, a former nurse, will present "Live, Laugh, Love Live"  and special music will be provided by Amanda Morgan.   The Huntsville Christian Women's Connection is a part of Stonecroft Ministries. For more information about Stonecroft Ministries, visit... 05/01/2013

  Elkins Lake Market Report April 2013     Elkins Lake is a lovely neighborhood located in the southern end of Walker County and surrounded by the National Forest. Residents enjoy three 9 hole golf courses, tennis, swimming, a country club, and walking trails.  The streets are winding, and wide -- and my favorite things about Elkin’s Lake are the mature trees and the deer.     It’s no wonder that Elkin’s Lake residents enjoyed 95% of their asking price for closings in April of 2013. For the year, they have an average of 96%. Why did the percentage go down in April? It is my opinion that the list to sales price percentage went down because buyers had more choices in April than they did the first quarter of the year. But whether 95% or 96%, the numbers speak well for Elkins Lake!     As o... 04/30/2013

  26th Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival     It's almost time for the 26th Annual General Sam Houston Folk Festival! This festival, which involves folk life demonstrations, and living history reenactments, will be held on the grounds of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Park.    The Sam Houston Memorial Park is a 19 Acre complex that is home to several of General Sam Houston's homes, a museum, education center, general store, a lake, and walking trails.   The park alone is a sight to see. Fill it full of people dressed in period clothing blowing glass, molding pottery, and blasting cannons -- and you've got a FOLK FESTIVAL!   There will be wood workers and leather workers. You will hear a cowboy poet, learn about your Native American ancestors, and be entertained by the dulcimer pl... 04/29/2013

    CELEBRATION Women's Ministry at FUMC Huntsville     The Women’s Ministry at First United Methodist Church (CELEBRATION) meets Monday, April 22, 2013 at 6 pm.     The CELEBRATION lineup:   Food Fellowship Praise and Worship Guest Speaker: Jeanne Beckman ‘Love, Language, and Legacies' Galatians 5:13     You do NOT need to be a member of FUMC to attend Celebration. This is a women’s ministry reaching out to the entire community! All women are welcome and child care is provided. CELEBRATION Women's Ministry at FUMC Huntsville   04/21/2013

  FREE Medicare Workshop   For Persons becoming eligible for Medicare and caregivers of someone on Medicare.   Topics to be covered:   Explaining the different parts of Medicare Strategies to save on Medicare Health Care Costs Which parts you need if you are still working.   The FREE Medicare Workshop is being presented by the Area Agency on Aging of Houston-Galveston Area in conjunction with the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by The Lexington Center.     Tuesday,  April 16, 2103 @ 5:30 PM at The Lexington Center located at 679 I-45 South.  Actually, the Lexington Center is really located just off of the I-45 South feeder road, turn right on Collard (the road just south of Huntsville Lanes), and The Lexington Center will be on the left.   To register, plea... 04/13/2013

    'Barefoot in the Park' at the Old Town Theatre in Huntsville, Texas   The Huntsville Community Theatre is presenting Neil Simon's 'Barefoot in the Park' at the Old Town Theatre.  The play is a comedy about a newlywed couple. He is a serious attorney, and she is a free spirit.  They return from their honeymoon and are trying to adjust to the married life.     Performances of "Barefoot in the Park" are scheduled for:     Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM   April 12 and 13, 2013 April 19 and 20, 2013   AND    Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM   April 14, 2013 April 21, 2013           The tickets are only $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens or persons with a military ID, and only $5 for children and students.      Reserve your tickets for the 'Barefoot in the Park' by picking up the phone and ... 04/09/2013

  Masters Challenge Golf Tournament in Huntsville           The First National Bank of Huntsville is sponsoring the Masters Challenge Golf Tournament benefiting the Sam Houston State University men's and women's golf teams. The tournament will be held at the Raven Nest Golf Club located at 457 Interstate 45 in Huntsville on Friday, April 12, 2013.   Entry fees are $750 for teams of four and includes lunch, carts, green fees, prizes, and refreshments.     To register, call Jennifer Davis at (936) 295-5701        Masters Challenge Golf Tournament in Huntsville   04/08/2013

  Baptist Churches Host Blood Drive in Huntsville   Hosted by:   First Baptist Church     Second Baptist Church       And Northside Baptist Church           From   9 AM to 4 PM     Saturday   April 13, 2013   at   Gibbs Pre K Center 1800 19th Street Huntsville, Texas 77340     SAVE TIME BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.giveblood.org     Or Call:  (936) 295-0278 or  (936) 661-5867     You must meet the following requirements to be eligible to give blood:   16 years old, weight 122 pounds, parents consent 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds Have photo ID     SAVE LIVES ♥ GIVE BLOOD!     Baptist Churches Host Blood Drive in Huntsville   04/07/2013