We have some new things to talk about in Tidbits today.  There are some reminders as well.  Among the reminders is Recycle for Relay. The Lockesburg Relay for Life Kneebenders collecting aluminum and food cans.  That includes all those tin cans from cat food and soup and…. Should you run across some scrap metal things that are in your way…guess what?  They will take that too.  Numbers to call for pick up are Brenda at (870)584-7936, or Kristie at (870)784-3182.

Another recycle thing that you can do is those old phone chargers.  There is a drop off can by the Lockesburg Library.  And yes, you can still drop off plastic, paper, and cardboard at the building behind City Hall.  Those items go to the Recycling Center attached to Howard County Children’s Center.

The Lighthouse will be hosting a free marriage seminar/simulcast for the community on Feb. the 10th and 11th. The speakers for the event are Jimmy & Karen Evans of Dallas , TX . Jimmy and Karen are the founders and host of "Marriage Today" which airs on Sunday mornings on Daystar. Jimmy and Karen have made it their life's mission to build up marriages and families.  The Lighthouse wants to bring this opportunity to married couples and/or engaged couples in our area to reinforce the foundations of marriage and make an opportunity for improvements in couple’s lives.

  Along with light refreshments at the Lockesburg Library Open House and Patron Appreciation Day on February 11th from 10AM-12:00 noon there will be the opportunity to register in a drawing for three gift cards to be given away. Drop in and let the library show you how much you matter to us. 

The Spring into Quilting Quilt Show is February 18 in the New Gym at Lockesburg School .  A quilt block challenge, to create a 12 ½ inch block, that “speaks the season of Spring to you”, will carry their theme further.  Create your block; enter it in the contest, win, and take home all the blocks.  There will be Vendors, a special Bucket full of Fat Quarters to raffle off.  As you visit and admire the quilts it should put you in the mood for a Tea Party.  How convenient!  There will be a Tea Room all set up for a Tea Party.  Get your projects completed and ready for display.  There will be 8 categories this year.  1-machine quilted, 2-hand quilted, 3-applique, 4-misscelaneous, 5-childrens/baby, 6- 1^st quilt, 7-retreat, 8-antique (pre 1980). 

 The Lockesburg Lions Club will meet on Feb. 14 and 28 at 12 Noon in the Board Room at the Bank of Lockesburg.

Also on February 14 the Lockesburg City Council will be meeting at 6:30 PM at Lockesburg City Hall .   Visitors are always welcome.  However, if you need to address the Council, please inform the City Clerk the week before so you can be included on the agenda.
STARS
“Stars Fell in Alabama ” so a song said, I’ve seen stars fall in ice shows and competition.
People see stars in one another’s eyes.  And you can’t leave out movie stars how have held our attentions since movies were created.
I spoke of falling stars and I’ve seen a few a few – and maybe they were just fiery meteors, but still breathtaking.

How lucky we are who live in the country to be able to see stars;  city lights, street lights, neon signs, car lights, etc. block out the sights of the sky.
 I did hear that someone had invented a street light that won’t block out the sky.  But how long will it be before it is unanimously installed?
A nephew came to visit us one time from West Palm Beach , Florida and stood enthralled one night with the view of our sky.
I’ve been to a planetarium and seen star shows, but one night at college we were given permission to go out at midnight to the science building roof to learn about stars.  It was memorable.
 know the Big Dipper and Little Dipper but I was told of other formations.  The one I remember best was the Seven Sisters.
May our children leave the TV long enough to see the beautiful night sky.  I do hope they will. –Yours Truly-

You can get events and information in Tidbits by calling Susie @ 870-784-0993 or e-mail her at mommasusie1953@yahoo.com.