February 12, 2015 - Members of the Friends of the Library organization of the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library met recently to begin plans for the semi-annual book sale and to elect 2015-2016 officers. Money raised by the group is used to help purchase books and materials for the library and to support other library projects. The library is a private foundation library, meaning it relies on donations and grants to provide quality library services. If you would like to be part of this effort call the library at 598-5522 and ask for information on FOL membership.

February 10, 2015 - Nell Anderson and Betty Eddleman, both certified National Garden Club judges, presented an informative program to Center Garden Club members on Thursday, January 15 at the home of Jackie Hancock. Especially helpful to members planning to submit floral arrangements for Center Garden Club's Flower Show and Plant Sale in April were creative manipulative and cutting techniques to use when adding greenery.

February 5, 2015 - Members of the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department are pictured with their newest fire truck, a 2015 Ford F350. The brush truck will be housed at the Lout Town station.

It is only through the generosity of community members that purchases such as these are made possible, and the SVFD would like to express their sincere appreciation to the community for their support.

February 2, 2015 - You are cordially invited to come to the Center Senior Nutrition Site for food, games and socializing. The Senior Nutrition Site serves lunch between 11:30am and 12:30pm Monday through Friday. A suggested voluntary donation of $3 includes meal, beverage, and dessert. For more information, please contact Hazel Beasley, Betty Baily, or Brandi Emanis at (936)598-7768

January 28, 2015 - Center Garden Club members Linda Bordelon and Cherry Jones presented a "Backyard Habitat" program to 3rd grade Jr. Garden Club members at Center Elementary on Jan. 28.

Door prizes of bird houses and fruit/nut feeders were given so 4 Jr. members could begin their own backyard habitat. Litter bags filled with goodies donated by the Texas Dept. of Transportation and Sandy Wheeler's State Farm Insurance were given to the other members.