Happenings

The 2007 HOLIDAY BASEBALL CAMP for youngsters ages 8 through 18 will be held Dec. 29-30 at Angelina College, 3500 S. First St. in Lufkin

Chris Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers scout and former coach at Cal State Fullerton and Loyola Marymont, will direct the camp. He will be assisted by Jeff Livin, head coach at Angelina College, and Kyle Van Hook, Seattle Mariners scout, former head baseball coach at Blinn College and former assistant coach at San Jacinto College.

The camp, a comprehensive program on hitting, pitching and throwing mechanics, will offer quality instruction in the fundamentals of baseball and an opportunity for practice and drills.

The camp is designed to ensure a 12 to 1 camper to coach ratio. Camp attendance will be limited. In case of bad weather, there is an indoor facility available.

The camp cost is $80 per camper, which includes nine hours of instruction in three sessions 9 a.m. to noon, Dec. 29; 1-4 p.m., Dec. 29; and Dec. 30.

The emphasis will be on hitting, pitching and defensive positions. Each camper will be filmed and evaluated by the coaching staff during the camp.

For registration information call Livin at 936-639- 0647 after 6 p.m.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #113 "Because We Care" Troop Support Pre-Boxing is from 1-4 PM at the Senior Citizens Center Wednesday, Jan. 2. On Saturday, Jan. 5 packing starts around 9 a.m. ends by 10:30AM. The auxiliary's regular meeting is Thursday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m., Angelina County Senior Citizens Center, 2801 Valley Drive, Lufkin. For information call Lucy Burris at (936) 676-9148, or visit www.ala113lufkin.org .

Prairieview A&M alumni scholarship dance Friday, December 28, 6 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. at the Lottie & Arthur Temple Civic Center, 601 Dennis St. $15 per person in advance and $20 per person, at the door. Proceeds will he used to provide a scholarship for two high school graduates to attend Prairie View A & M University. For tickets, call Bennie Rogers at (936) 875- 2684 or Gloria Toran at (936) 634-7533. Sponsor: Lufkin Area - PVAMU Alumni Chapter.