Hobby Lobby Coming to Huntsville!     Residents of Huntsville and the surrounding area are EXCITED that Hobby Lobby is coming to Huntsville. The closest Hobby Lobby has been Conroe or Lufkin, so we are thrilled to have one in our own back yard!   The Huntsville Item announced in the paper yesterday that the grand opening will be Monday, October 21. JUST in time for the holidays! You can read the entire article by clicking here.   I know my husband is THRILLED! :) I can hear him now... "Oh nooooooo....."   OH YES! 😇   Hobby Lobby will be located in the Old Wal-Mart building on 11th Street. Goodwill is also going in at the same location, adjacent to Hobby Lobby.    Welcome Hobby Lobby and Goodwill!   Hobby Lobby Coming to Huntsville! 09/13/2013

    Two Huntsville Churches Get Together to Host Blood Drive       Hosted by:   Elkins Lake Baptist Church St. Thomas Catholic Church Huntsville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary     9 am to 4 pm Saturday September 14, 2013     @ the  Gibbs Pre K Center 1800 19th Street Huntsville, Texas 77340     SAVE TIME BY REGISTERING ONLINE at www.giveblood.org     You must meet the following requirements to be eligible to give blood:     16 years old, weigh 122 pounds, parents consent 17 years old or older and weigh 110 pounds Have photo ID   SAVE LIVES ♥ GIVE BLOOD!   Huntsville Churches Get Together to Host Blood Drive   09/11/2013

    Huntsville Public Library Story Hour: Hurrah for me!   Wednesday  ♥ September 11, 2013 @ 10:45 AM     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Hurrah for me' focusing on self esteem and individuality. The purpose of Story Hour is to promote your pre-schooler's reading skills and help 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.     (936) 291-5472     Huntsville Public Library Story Hour: Hurrah for me!   09/08/2013

    Huntsville Area Newcomers Club   New to Huntsville? Meet other newcomers at the monthly Newcomers Club meeting! Cost to attend is $12.50 per person.   WHEN? TODAY September 5, 2013   at 11:30 am   at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherry Hills Drive Huntsville, TX 77340 The program will feature Mayor Mac Woodward. The topic of conversation will be volunteering in your community. :)   For more information, or to make reservations, call Mary Wessels at (936) 439-0599       Huntsville Area Newcomers Club   09/04/2013

  HEARTS Veterans Museum Seeks Items for SUPER Garage Sale     Sofas, end tables, lamps, bedroom and dining room furniture, 4 Wheelers, camping supplies, tools, cars, tractors, Cameras, bicycles, washers, dryers, refrigerators HEARTS Veteran’s Museum Seeks Items for their annual SUPER Garage       If you have items to donate for the garage sale, drop them off TODAY!   Veterans Conference Center   Next Door to to the HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas 463 Hwy 75 North Huntsville, Texas 77320 Across the street from the Huntsville Airport     Garage Sale to be held on Friday and Saturday September 20th and 21st Stay tuned for more details!!   HEARTS Veterans Museum Seeks Items for SUPER Garage Sale   09/04/2013

  Huntsville Youth Orchestra Fall Registration The Huntsville Youth Orchestra Registration will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013 on the 2nd floor of the music building at Sam Houston State University.Parents and interested children between the ages of 7 and 18 should meet at the atrium on the second floor at the Sam Houston State University School of Music at 5:30 on Tuesday night (September 3, 2013).   Huntsville Youth Orchestra Registration fees are $60.00 per semester, $40.00 for a 2nd player, and free after that. Private lessons are required during the semester and are offered at half price ($10.00 per week). For more information check out the Huntsville Youth Orchestra website by clicking HERE! Or call (936) 344-7079.   Huntsville Youth Orchestra Fall Registration   09/01/2013

The music of the Maltese is quite beautiful.  Sometimes uttered in sharp, staccato tones, sometimes in melodious and haunting strains, but is always both expressive and, let's say effective. Their names are Dirk and Bella Mia.  They are 2 of my 3 little angels.  The other is my 12 year old Maltese, Carmencita. I love my puppinos. Let me know what you think.....America's Got Talent...or maybe not?? 08/24/2013

    CELEBRATION Women's Ministry at FUMC Huntsville Monday ~ August 26, 2013   The Women’s Ministry at First United Methodist Church (CELEBRATION) meets Monday, August 26th at 6 pm in the social hall.     The CELEBRATION lineup:   Light Meal Fellowship Praise and Worship "The Presence of God in My Life" Kathy Hazlewood - Client Services Director, Pregnancy Care Center Julie Knight - Attorney Louise Looney - Missionary/Author Pam Markham - Markham Realty Helen Schultz, President, Huntsville Christian Women's Club Ellen Willett - Associate Pastor, FUMC     You do NOT need to be a member of FUMC to join Celebration. This is a women’s ministry reaching out to the community! Child care is provided. CELEBRATION Women's Ministry at FUMC Huntsville   08/21/2013

  Back to School Bash at the Huntsville Public Library   Today  ♥ August 21, 2013     From 11 am to 2 pm parents can bring their children to the Huntsville Public Library for fun filled activities, a free dental and health screening, and health and nutrition guidance.     School aged children will receive a free back pack with school supplies. There will be a limited supply, so you may want to get there early! Please bring a report card or enrollment form for the back pack give away, and a vaccination record for the free health screenings.     If you have preschoolers, come early for "Back to School" Story hour starting at 10:30 AM.     For more information call the library at 936-291-5472 or visit the Huntsville Public Library website at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com for additional infor... 08/20/2013

  Charter Bus to SHSU vs A&M Football Game in College Station Sept. 7th  Chemistry and Forensic Science Building Corner of Sam Houston Avenue and Bowers Drive   The Sam Houston State University Alumni Association is sponsoring a charter bus to College Station for the SHSU vs. A&M football game on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The cost is $30.00 per person, and the bus will leave promptly at 2 pm from the Chemistry and Forensic Science Building parking lot on camps.   The $30.00 bus fee is only for the bus ride to College Station and back. It does not cover your ticket for entry to the game - OR - entry to the pre game reception. Please make your charter bus and pre game reception reservations by Thursday, September 5th by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (936) 294-1841 or online... 08/20/2013

  "Be Great" Golf Classic at Raven Nest   The Boys and Girls Club of Walker County is hosting this golf tournament as a fundraiser for the club. This will be their 4th year to host this event.        4 Player Scramble   1 PM   Friday   September 13, 2013     Raven Nest Golf Course in Huntsville, Texas     The entry fee is $100 Per Player which includes golf cart for 2, goodie bag, lunch, and range balls.         Opportunities to Win:   ⛳  $150 Cash PER PLAYER for the 1st Place Team $100 Cash PER PLAYER for the 2nd Place Team  ⛳ ⛳  $50 Cash PER PLAYER for the 3rd Place Team A NEW CAR if a player has a hole in one on hole number 17!  ⛳ ⛳  $150 Raven Nest Gift Card for the longest drive on hole number 1 $150 Raven Nest Gift Card for the closest to the pin on hole number 4  ⛳   **Several Op... 08/13/2013

    'Tosha Time' @ the Huntsville Public Library Story Hour     Wednesday  ♥ August 14, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'Tosha Time' focusing on guest storyteller Ms. Tosha! 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.     'Tosha Time' @ Huntsville Public Library Story Hour    08/13/2013

   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 Carol at (936) 295-6178.   This month the the Huntsville Christian Women's Connection Luncheon guest speaker is Deb Cerkovnik. Pat, a former nurse, will present "How the three C's of curiosity, crisis, and control can affect our lives."  Attendees will also enjoy a performance by the Prime Time Dance Class.   The Huntsville Christian Women's Connection is a part of... 08/09/2013

  Elkins Lake Market Report July 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 wide and lined with beutiful, mature trees.   Elkin’s Lake residents enjoyed an average of 99% of their asking price for closings in July of 2013.     As of tofay, August 7, 2013, the Houston Association of Realtors MLS shows that for the month of July 2013:     5 homes closed. This number is down from the previous month of when there were 12 closings. 2 homes went Pending in July that have not closed yet, with a total of 5 homes currently pending. There are 46 active listings in Elkins lake rainging from around $89... 08/07/2013

I love red!  RED is a fabulous color.  Mari Realty loves red too.  What a coincidence.     Simple pleasures are ... read more 08/04/2013

  2013-2014 Huntsville ISD Bus Transportation Registration       Parents whose children will need bus transportation for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year are REQUIRED to stop by the     Huntsville ISD Transportation Department     96 Martin Luther King Drive Huntsville, Texas 77320     From 7 am to 5:30 pm August 1st - 9th, 2013     ♥ To complete the REQUIRED forms for bus service ♥ ♥ To obtain their new bus route number ♥ ♥ To find out the new bus stop locations ♥ ♥ To find out the new bus stop times ♥     * Students will NOT be allowed to ride the school bus until they have been registered.     ** Parents of returning students can register them online or in person. Parents will be emailed login instructions.     For More Information Call the HISD Transportation Department's NEW Phon... 07/29/2013

    HISD 2013-14 Pre Kindergarden School Supply List     1 box (8) Prang or Crayola watercolors   1 box Pipsqueak markers (10 count) 2 packages of Crayola Crayon (24 Count) 1 package assorted color construction paper (9x12) 2 package of 9x12 Manila paper 1 package of 12x18 Manila Paper 2 spiral notebooks (70 page) 2 vinyl pocket folders (solid colors: red, yellow, blue or green) 1 Elmer’s Glue‐All (4 oz.) (orange top, not the “school glue”) 2 glue sticks 1 box gallon‐size Ziploc bags 1 box quart‐size Ziploc bags 2 boxes of Kleenex    3 packages baby wipes 2 sanitizer (8 oz.) 1 package of paper lunch bags This basic  school supply list  from the Huntsville Independent School District for the 2013-20124will get your child off to a good start!  Please remember that additional items may be ... 07/28/2013

  Huntsville ISD New Student Registration   Student registration for ALL GRADES and ALL CAMPUSES will take place at  Huntsville High School on August 7-8, 2013.   On Wednesday, August 7th, parents may register their children from 10 AM to 4 PM. To accommodate parents will conflicting schedules, registration on Thursday, August 8th will be from 10 AM to 7 PM.   Items needed to register a child are:   Birth Certificate or Proof of Identification of student. Proof of Residency. (Deed, Current Lease, Utility Bill, Tax Statement) Student's Shot Record with Physician's signature.   Note: A TB text may be necessary and for Pre-K enrollment, proof of income may be necessary.   For complete information, visit the HISD website by clicking here.    Huntsville ISD New Student Registration 07/28/2013

  El Chico Helps Raise Funds for the  House of Hope!      Located on the East side of Interstate 45 in Huntsville   El Chico has graciously offered to host a fundraiser for the House of Hope on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 5 PM to 9 PM.  Just bring your family and friends to dinner at El Chico. Notify your server that you are there to support the House of Hope and El Chico will donate 10% of the proceeds to the House of Hope ministry. It is that easy!   House of Hope is a faith based ministry that teaches ladies how to overcome drug and alcohol abuse through the blood of Jesus Christ. House of Hope is not a detox center, or even your normal rehab. Residents are not under lock down and could actually walk away from the house at any time. These ladies have demonstrated a sincere desire to... 07/22/2013

  Huntsville Public Library ♥ Story Hour: 'America the Book-i-ful'     Wednesday  ♥ July 3, 2013     This weeks Huntsville Public Library Story Hour theme is 'America the Book-i-ful' focusing on the 4th of July! 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: 'America the Book-i-ful'  07/02/2013