The Lion King     Presented by       Huntsville Elementary School 21st Century Learning After School Program       Thursday, May 5th, 7 PM   at the   Huntsville High School Cafeteria       Admission is Free   Come on out and support these children. Admission is FREE and it is safe for the entire family! You are sure to leave with a spring in your step, smile on your face and love in your heart! Kids have a way of doing that to us! :O) 05/01/2011

Doggie Day Out ~ May 7th   The Walker County Lions Club Presents   Doggie Day Out   Saturday   May 7th, 2011   11 AM - 2 PM   Josey Scout Lodge Field Corner of 22nd Street and Sam Houston Avenue   All dogs must be on a leash!   Free Contests:   Best Costume   Most Wiggly Look Alike Best Trick   Raffles and Toy Walk $1.00 Donation   Muttt Strutt at 1:30   FOOD   DOGGIE EVENTS   VENDORS   PRIZES   For More Information Contact:   DogMom1962@yahoo.com 05/01/2011

Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament Huntsville, TX   Huntsville / Walker County Chamber of Commerce       Shot in the Dark Golf Tournament   Friday, May 20, 2011   @ The Raven’s Nest Golf Club   4:00 PM 4 person scramble. 18 holes1st 9 holes played in the daylightLast 9 holes played after dark.With dinner served in between the sets Your team’s $400.00 Entry fee includes: Entry to the putting competition for a chance to win prizes!! Golf and Golf Cart Fees Glow in the dark accessories Dinner Optional Participation in the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop   You can also purchase golf balls for $10 each or 6 for $50.00 for the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop which is scheduled for around 7:15 PM.  600 numbered golf balls will be dropped over the driving range. The one closest to the hole wins: 1st prize:  ... 04/21/2011

The Plant Environment     The Plant Environment is located at the corner of 19th Street and Normal Park in Huntsville. If you are not paying attention, you may just think it is a park. It’s  is one of those fun places to go! I do not feel like I am shopping for plants. It feels more like I am touring a garden and get the added bonus of being able to purchase plants while I am there! There is no “store”. The plants are strategically placed around  and you just pick the ones that you want. There is a little covered area to take them to where you pay. It’s just the neatest thing since slice bread.       The Plant Environment is located at 1809 Normal Park Drive in Huntsville, Texas (77340). From Houston, Take I-45 N to Huntsville, exit #116, turn right on 19th Street (Ward’s Furniture) and... 04/07/2011

The Houston Kitchen     The Houston Kitchen is a replica of what a kitchen looked like in Sam Houston’s era. In addition to cooking, the kitchen was used to do laundry, make candles and soap,  and also for bathing.               For several reasons,the kitchen was not part of the home like it is today.  Families built their kitchens near the home, but not attached to it.  Safety was a main concern as there were lots of fires in kitchens because of all the grease that they cooked with. Another concern was the heat! The heat from a stove was not a desirable characteristic of an 1800’s East Texas home! ☺   The Sam Houston Memorial Museum  complex is home to the annual Sam Houston Folk Festival where folks dress in 1800 attire and demonstrate how things were done when Sam Houston was alive.... 04/03/2011

Huntsville Texas Bluebonnet Photo Op   Hello Mommas, Pappas and Photo Enthusiasts! It’s that time of the year! Here is your golden opportunity to take photos of the kiddos in the bluebonnets and Walker County Residents, you can do it in your own backyard.     This gorgeous field of bluebonnets is located on 7th Street in Huntsville Texas. The Eastham - Thomason Frisbee Golf Park is on the south side of 7th Street and the bluebonnets are on the north side.     Since I am an “empty nester”, I am going to have to resort to taking Zoë, our 6 month old Maltese, to get her photo made in the flowers! Hey! We do what we’ve got to do! ☺     Look for me! I’ll be the groovy chick in the lime green car with The Princess Mama and a little white ball of fluff!     04/01/2011

Huntsville area residents: You can get rid of your old computers, computer parts and accessories, printers, monitors, etc. for free!  TheCity of Huntsville is sponsoring their ewaste recycle day tomorrow, April 2nd.   Take your items to their location at 590 I45 N.    9 am - 1 pm  April 2nd.Items Accepted: Laptops/Notebooks Printers / Scanners Copiers / Projectors Plasma Screens / LCD/ LED Screens Computer Accessories Telecommunication /Networking Equipment Computer Parts Cell Phones / Pagers PDA / Palm Pilots Rechargeable Batteries  Document Shredding  Vehicle Batteries  SPONSORED BY:  For Information, please call Solid Waste Services at 936-294-5743   04/01/2011

Texas Bluebonnets     For those of you looking for a great spot in Huntsville to take photos in the bluebonnets.... I think I’ve found the perfect place. It is on 7th Street, right across the street from the Frisbee Golf park. The street is wide, not as highly traveled as SH 19 -- AND their is a FIELD of bluebonnets with trees and a wooden fence in the background. Stay tuned for some field shots... and TUESDAY I will post some of Zoë in the bluebonnets!   Why Tuesday?! Because the girl has to get her hair done first! DUH!       View Larger Map 03/31/2011

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  The Steamboat House Part of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex Sam Houston never owned this house, he just rented it (see photo below). What makes it interesting, is that this is where he died. You can visit this house, along with with his Woodland Home at the park named in his honor located at 19th Street and Sam Houston Avenue in Huntsville, Texas. Don’t forget to stop by his grave at the Historical Oakwood Cemetery before you leave. Huntsville is full of interesting things to do that are free or for a very nominal fee. Sam Houston’s homes are open from 8 am till 4:30 pm for a self directed tour and it’s FREE!!NOW is a great time to make plans to bring your family to Huntsville for a field trip. In this same complex you will have the opportunity to visit Sam Houston's Woodland ... 03/24/2011

Lake Oolooteca (AKA The Duck Pond) This photo was shot at Lake Oolooteca (The Duck Pond) at the Sam Houston Memorial Museum park located on Sam Houston and 19th Street in Huntsville, Texas. The Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex is a great place to do photos for any occasion. Last year while I was shooting prom pictures, we saw a photographer doing a wedding. When I took these photos last week, there was another photographer doing some children's photos in front of the azaleas.The stairs to the homes, old bricks on the fireplaces, and  log cabins make interesting backgrounds. Besides great photo opportunities... it's a great place to: read a book have a picnic study feed the ducks take a walk This is an especially nice place to take the kids. I can't think of a better field trip for t... 03/22/2011

Katy and E. Don Walker, Sr. Education Center   Open to the public, guests of the education center can visit the artifact room to learn about handling artifacts, watch a short video in the auditorium about the life of Sam Houston, check out the latest traveling exhibit in the gallery, or learn about Texas history in the library! The Education Center is located at 1400 19th Street and is part of the Sam Houston Memorial Museum Complex that consists of: The Sam Houston Memorial MuseumLake OolootecaThe Houston KitchenLaw OfficeThe Woodland HomeWigwam Nesho (The Museum Store and Welcome Center)Steamboat House   The auditorium and activity rooms at the education center may be rented for plays, seminars, rallies, and conventions. Call (936) 294-3294 for rates and availability!   ♥ ♥ ♥ Tuesday ... 03/21/2011

Sam Houston Memorial Museum is located at 1836 Sam Houston Avenue across from the main entrance to Sam Houston State University.   Hours of Operation   Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am till 4:30 pm   Sunday Noon till 4:30 pm The museum features relics from Sam Houston’s era. Among the 18 acres are the following buildings (to name a few): Katy & E. Don Walker, Sr. Education CenterThe Steamboat HouseThe Woodland HouseThe Houston Kitchen Law OfficeLake OolootecaThe grounds of the park are home to the annual Sam Houston Folk Festival. For more information, including a map, history, events, and rental information, visit the website at www.samhouston.memorial.museum The Sam Houston Museum and Park are part of Sam Houston State University! 03/15/2011

When I first saw one of these, I dubbed it a TULIP Tree. So when the hubby and I went to Stewart's Nursery... (This was MANY years ago!) We walked right up to the counter and asked for a tulip tree. Without batting an eye, the lady proceeded to show me right where the tulip trees were located... and politely informed us that they are called...       Saucer Magnolias. (muffled snickers) We purchased one... Took it to the truck... and voted.   It was unanimous... OURS was going to be a TULIP tree! ☺             03/10/2011

I shot this photo while sitting at the red light at SH 75 and I-45 in Huntsville, Texas. The hubby was driving and I rolled down the window and snapped several shots before the light turned green. This one was my favorite because of the semi that is moving down the highway. The funny thing is... when I shot it, I complained to my husband that it messed up my photo!! Well, I was wrong! ♫ like a band of gypsies we go down the highway... ♪ Good night from Texas! 02/28/2011

Texas Camellia Show FREE   @ Walker Education Center on 19th Street Huntsville, Texas   Saturday   February 26, 2011   From 1 pm to 4 pm   Come to West Hill Mall tomorrow and check out these beautiful blooming plants. Admission is FREE and there will be plants available for you to purchase!  Call (936) 295-5160 for additional information! See you tomorrow!     02/25/2011

Walker County Trade EXPO and Taste of Huntsville   Thursday   March 3, 2011   @ The Walker County Fair Grounds Highway 30 West   Free tickets to the EXPO are available at the Huntsville-Walker County Chamber of Commerce 11th Street Tickets at the door will be $2.00   $5.00 To enter the Taste of Huntsville where you will find samples from some of Huntsville’s best restaurants!   So head on over to the Chamber today and pick up your free EXPO tickets and we’ll see you at the Walker County Trade Expo!   02/25/2011

A Huntsville, Texas Production Worth Mentioning! Huntsville Community Theatre presentsHate MailBy Bill Korbit and Kira Obolensky February 25 & 26 @ 7:30 PM February 27 @ 2:00 PM    Tickets:   Adults (18-64): $10 Seniors (65 +):  $10 Military: $8 Students: $8 Children (17 & under): $5Call (936) 291-7933 for your reservation! View Larger Map 1212 Avenue M, Huntsville, TX 77340 02/21/2011

John Sheptock in Concert!   1 Percenters Prison Ministry Concert and CD Release!   Sunday   February 27, 2011   Fellowship of Huntsville 3895 Hwy 30 West Huntsville, TX 77340   Performing songs from his new CD (Album Cover Below)   Photos used by permission. Visit Jon at his fan page on facebook or visit his website at www.JonSheptock.com     02/19/2011