Page 2 • January 2016 • Golden Gazette
Historian & storyteller Burleson to headline Jan. 8 luncheon
Historian and authentic storyteller Lou Burleson will present the good, bad and sometimes funny experiences of a newlywed city gal adjusting to a life with a West Texas cowboy. The News Neighbors Club program will start at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Lubbock Women’s Club, 2020 Broadway. Cost for the luncheon is $15, and reservations are required. You do not need to be new to Lubbock or a member to attend this event. New Neighbors is a 37-year-old community-based and social organization.
Lou Burleson
For additional information about the luncheon or other events offered by New Neighbors, contact Mary Valentini at 799-4450 or newneighbors@ ymail.com.
Lubbock RSVP volunteers contributed a box full of toys for the U.S.Marines Toys for Tots campaign. Toys were collected at the annual recognition event held in November. Pictured are Clay Ament, RSVP program coordinator, and Joan Blackmon, RSVP program director.
Guitar Lessons at Buddy Holly Center Beginner guitar lessons are available in three-month blocks at the Buddy Holly Center, 1801 Crickets Ave. This new structure allows for more retention of the material and a great bonding experience with the instructor. Beginner guitar lessons for ages 10 and up are available every Monday from 7-8 p.m. No prior playing experience is required.
Cost is $20 a month (4 lessons) or $50 for three months. The Buddy Holly Center’s guitars can be reserved for use during the lesson at the Buddy Holly Center. Request a guitar when registering because instruments are limited. Pre-registration for guitar lessons is required by the last Friday before the start of each session. For more information or to register, call 806-775-3562.
Christmas tree recycling in January The Solid Waste Services department is offering residents fresh-cut Christmas tree drop-off recycling at the four permanent drop-off locations. Residents are asked to remove all decorations, the metal stand, and any plastic before placing the fresh-cut Christmas tree in the roll-off located outside the gates at the 208 Municipal
Drive, 1631 84th St., 7308 Milwaukee, and 4307 Adrian St. locations. The landfill will mulch the fresh cut trees. After January 11 and throughout the month of January, the roll-offs will be located inside the gates and residents can drop-off fresh-cut trees from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday.