Celebrating a "Decade of Service"

During 2008, the United Way of Hood County is celebrating ten years of continuous service to the people of Hood County. On May 15th over 100 people gathered to applaud individuals and businesses who have contributed to the success of United Way. A special recogniation was given to Luminate, Inc. (previously TXU) who has contributed $560,000 over the past ten years. Their family of employees has worked together raising the funds and then sharing their successful fund raising efforts with Hood County's United Way. This donation over the past ten years, has played a major role in helping UWHC be able to put over $2 million dollars into the partner agencies and emergency needs serving Hood County.

Mission Statement
The United Way of Hood County To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another in Hood County.

Vision Statement
To meet current and emerging needs in Hood County that are best met through voluntarism by uniting contributors, providers and users of human services in a voluntary and cooperative effort through fund raising campaign, programs and planning and evaluation, and distribution of funds to participating agencies.

Our 2008 Partner Agencies will be receiving more than $187,000 this year. Agencies serving Hood County are:

American Red Cross Chisholm Trail Chapter
Boys & Girls Club of Hood County
Camp Fire USA First Texas Council
Cancer Care Services
Child Advocacy
Child Study Center
Cloients Council
Girl Scounts, Circle T., Council, Inc.
Hood County Children's Charity Fund, Inc.
Hood County Christmas for Children, Inc.
Hood County Committee on Aging
Hood County 4-H
Hood/Erath Fpster Parent Association
Mission Granbury,Inc.
Operation School Supplies
Salvation Army

Again it is the goal of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Hood County, to always spend .99 cents of every dollar YOU give right here in HOOD COUNTY. Our special event in September is set aside and advertised as a fund raiser especially for operational expenses. This is important to every one that gives....YOU give to your neighbor! through the Partner Agencies and thru additional funds UWHC donates during emergencies such as flooding, fires, special emergency program funding, and start-up funds for new needed programs during a budget year.

We will be giving you information on all upcoming events, and will let you know when our new website is ready to link on for updated information and also a way to donate on-line.

Thanks,
Julia Pannel

The Parrish Team of Keller Williams Realty Spring Golf Classic

The weather was beautiful, the golfers happy and the burgers were tasty. Harbor Lakes Golf Club provided the perfect setting for an afternoon of fun for everyone involved. The Parrish Team of Keller Williams Realty Spring Golf Classic was a huge success and it was our pleasure to sponsor the event benefiting the Christian Women's Job Corps of Granbury.

The mission of CWJC is to enrich the lives of women in need by providing them an education in life and job skills as well as Christian values. Through the help of many volunteers, participants are given an opportunity to learn basic office skills, receive counseling and to be mentored by a woman in the community. Through CWJC women are prepared and equipped to meet life's challenges. We believe that CWJC satisfies a critical need in Granbury and serves a valuable role in the community.

Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors and volunteers who helped make the Spring Classic a great success. We look forward to the event again next year.

Golfing in Granbury

Golf opportunities abound in the Granbury area for both visitors and residents. From public courses to semi private to private, there are many easy to challenging courses available. Listed below area the courses available in Granbury, as well as some within a short drive, with contact information about each. If you are thinking about moving to the area and may have an interest in one of the private clubs you can usually arrange a round by contacting the pro at the club.

Granbury Country Club
Located on the east side of Granbury just north of Hwy. 377 this course is a private 9 hole, Par 36 course, 3054 yards in length. This course is primarily flat terrain with some trees. Phone 817-573-9912

DeCordova Bend Country Club
Located southeast of Granbury near Acton, this course is a private course in a gated community. It has an 18 hole championship course and 9 hole executive course. This course is very tight, with lots of elevation changes and trees. There is also water on a number of the holes. Phone 817-326-2381, web http://www.dcbeweb.com/.

Harbor Lakes Country Club
Located in Granbury, in the Harbor Lakes Development, this course is semi-private. Currently it is available for fee play but will become private once the development in the area is complete and memberships have been sold. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 7200 yards. It is a links style course, generally flat with lots of water. When the wind blows this is a very challenging course. Phone 817-578-8600, web http://www.harborlakesgc.com/.

Pecan Plantation Country Club
Located 10 miles south of Granbury in the Pecan Plantation Development, this is a private course located within the gated community. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 6830 yards. It has a number of holes with elevation changes, has water on several holes and several holes lined with large Pecan Trees. Phone 817-573-2645, web http://www.ppoaweb.com/.

Nutcracker Golf Club
Located within the Pecan Plantation community, this is a private course. It is 18 holes, par 72. It is generally flat with water on a number of holes and is lined with large pecan trees on most holes. Phone 817-279-0936.

Hidden Oaks Golf Club
Located about 4 miles northeast of Granbury near the Bentwater and Mallard Point Developments, this is a public course. It is 18 holes, Par 72, 6486 yards. This course is fairly open, with minor elevation changes, water and trees. Phone 817-279-1078, web http://www.hiddenoaksgolf.net/.

Sugartree Golf Club
Located about 20 minutes northwest of Granbury, on the Brazos River near the community of Dennis, this is currently a public course. Memberships are available when purchasing property in the Sugartree Development. It is 18 holes, Par 70, 6659 yards. This is a very tight course with lots of trees and water on 13 holes. There is a premium on shot placement on many holes. Phone 817-341-1111, web http://www.sugartreegolf.com/.

Squaw Valley Golf Club
Located south of Granbury in Glen Rose, this is a public course. It has 36 holes. Apache Links is Par 72, 7063 yards and Comanche Lakes is Par 72, 7000 yards. The course is generally flat, but has Squaw Creek running through the property so there are large trees and water on a number of holes. Phone 254-897-7956, web http://www.squawvalleygc.com/.

Star Hollow Golf Club
Located west of Granbury need Tolar, this is a private course. It is a 9 hole course that is highly rated but access is limited. You will probably need to know a member to play this course. Phone 254-834-3463.

A number of these course have very reasonable rates, and run specials regularly. Most of them also have senior rates.

Have fun and enjoy a round!!

GRANBURY LIVE PRESENTS COUNTRY

The long wait is over.....GRANBURY LIVE PRESENTS COUNTRY through May 12. Joining Steve, Roger, Christian, Mike and Alecia on stagewill be Lynn Parker on steel guitar (come on down Johnny Cash fans....), Kristi Kalyn (recording artist from Aledo), Trent Blackley (The Heights in Richardson) and Dallas Manly ("Crying" goes to a new level).
Profiles and photos on www.granburylive.com

A few of the songs performed by the New Granbury Live band and featuring Mike and Alecia are:"Orange Blossom Special" (as only Mike plays it)"Steel Guitar Rag""Rocky Top""Devil Went Down to Georgia""Jesus, Take The Wheel""Faded Love""Silver Threads, Golden Needles""Crying""Ring of Fire""Love Will Build a Bridge""Tennessee Waltz""Folsom Prison Blues" "Thank God I'm a Country Boy"Music from Bob Wills, Carrie Underwood, Shania Twain, the Judds, Eddy Arnold, Dolly Parton, Ricky Skaggs, Johnny Cash and many more -

Join us through May 11
Fridays @ 8PM
Saturdayss @ 1PM and 8PM

Our next concert starting May 16th will be THE BEAT GOES ON - yes, 60's music through July 19. After that will be "Jukebox Journey" - July 26 through September 27. Family fun entertainment at its best.

FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHTS - youth (12 and under) free with each regular price adult ticket. If you have not been to Granbury Live before, you will wonder what took you so long to get here! Preview on www.granburylive.com

Reservations required 1-800-989-8240 or 817-573-0303.

Happy Birthday General Granbury!

Come celebrate with us! This weekend marks the 30th annual celebration of General Granbury’s Birthday! General Hiram B.Granbury, our founding father, was one of the six Confederate Generals killed at the Battle of Franklin II, in 1864.

The square will be bustling with activity as we honor the memory of General Granbury. Bring your family and enjoy the fun with more than 60 arts and crafts and food vendors set up around the square. There will also be a parade, family carnival, and be sure to treat your taste-buds at the Bean, BBQ Ribs, and brisket Cook-Off.

Saturday, March 29- 9:00am - 6:00pm
-10:00am- Cake Cutting, Bean & BBQ Cookoff Begins
-12:00pm- Parade
- 3:00 pm- Outrageous Outhouse Race

Sunday, March 30- 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Be sure to stop by the Keller Williams booth on Saturday and try Cecil Caldwell’s famous beans, or buy some baked goods and support our KW charity KW Cares.

Holy Week

Yesterday we celebrated Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. With palm leaves raised in the air, believers all over the world honored and celebrated the day that Jesus began his journey into Jerusalem, where he would be tried and crucified. Maundy Thursday is a day that we remember the Last Supper that Jesus had with the Disciples, where he symbolically broke bread and shared of his body and blood that would be given for us. Good Friday, although a somber day, is one that we celebrate Christ's sacrifice- his crucifixion and burial- in order to save us from our own sins. Holy Week culminates with Easter, a day celebrating the promised resurrection of Jesus Christ. This week you have many opportunities to attend church services in the area to celebrate, honor and remember the sacrifice that was made so that we may have Life. Listed below are a few local churches that will have services to celebrate the different days of Holy Week.

Holy Week Services

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
2301 Fall Creek Highway
817-326-2201l
Maundy Thursday, March 20 6 p.m.
Combined worship service & Sedder supper
(reservations required)
Good Friday, March 21
7 p.m. Good Friday Tenebrae service
Easter Sunday, March 23
7 a.m. Sunrise service by youth group
8 a.m. Breakfast
9 a.m. Festival worship

First Christian Church
2109 W. Highway 377
817-573-5431
Maundy Thursday, March 20
7:30 p.m. Communion service (open to all)
Easter Sunday, March 23
7:30 a.m. Sunrise service, followed by continental breakfast
9 a.m. Celebration (contemporary) service
10 a.m. Sunday School
11 a.m. Traditional service

Gateway Community Church
1200 Temple Hall Highway
817-579-0509
Easter Sunday, March 23
9 a.m. Worship service
10:30 a.m. Worship service

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
3600 Fall Creek Highway
817-326-2035
Maundy Thursday, March 20
7:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist with foot washing,
Good Friday, March 21
Noon Holy Eucharist Good Friday liturgy
6 p.m. Stations of the Cross: "This is the Way it Was"
Holy Saturday, March 22
8 p.m.Easter Vigil Holy Eucharist
Easter Sunday, March 22
8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
9:15 a.m. - Reception and Easter Egg Hunt

Granbury First United Methodist Church
301 Loop 567
817-573-5573
Maundy Thursday, March 20
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Come & go communion in Hooks Chapel
Good Friday, March 21
7 p.m. Worship service
Easter Sunday, March 23
8:30 a.m. Easter celebration service
10:50 a.m. Easter celebration service

Lake Granbury Christian Temple
3755 Acton Highway
817-910-9449
Easter Sunday, March 23
10:45 a.m. Easter celebration with the theme, Undefeated...Undisputed...Unstoppable!

Lakeside Baptist Church
500 W. Bluebonnet
817-573-2094
Good Friday, March 21
7 p.m. Worship service
Easter Sunday, March 23
8:30 a.m. Worship service
10:30 a.m. Worship service

Our Savior Lutheran Church
1400 N. Meadows Dr.
817-573-5011
Maundy Thursday, March 20
7 p.m. Worship
Good Friday, March 21
7:30 p.m. Worship
Easter Sunday, March 23
7:15 a.m. Sunrise worship
8 a.m. Breakfast
10 a.m. Easter worship

St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
2301 Acton Hwy.
817-326-2131
Holy Thursday, March 20
7:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper,
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass until 10 p.m.
Good Friday, March 21
7:30 p.m. Liturgical serivce of the Passion & Death of the Lord
Holy Saturday, March 22
8 p.m. Solemn Easter Vigil
(no confessions and no 5 p.m. Mass)
Easter Sunday, March 23
9 a.m. Mass
12:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)

Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization that provides simple, livable homes to the needy. Homeowners are selected based on need and ability to pay a mortgage and other necessary homeowner expenses, such as utilities. Habitat does not discriminate in the selection of homeowners.

Habitat For Humanity Hood County (HFHHC) builds four houses each year. We are presently building in the Rancho Brazos area, behind the American Legion Post, off Davis Road.

HFHHC is somewhat unique in Habitat International (of which we are a dedicated part) in that we build four homes a year with no paid staff. All of the administration, as well as the construction, is done by volunteers. That means that all funds donated to Habitat For Humanity Hood County go toward the construction of Habitat homes.

HFHHC is now building houses # 41 and # 42. Habitat homeowners contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity" on their house or another in construction. We delight in getting to know these new homeowners, and they learn valuable home-owning skills.

We work on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning at about 8:30 AM. Lunch is usually at 11:30, and is provided by a local church or business group. That's another uniquely Granbury thing. In most communities, Habitat workers bring a sack lunch. Here, many churches provide an excellent lunch. We welcome new volunteers to come out and join us on any workday.

For more information call 817-573-2812