Bluebonnets have been sparse in many areas this spring. Some friends have reported that their bluebonnets have been greatly stunted. A couple of friends had none at all. The most likely explanation probably is the lack of rain this past fall and winter.
Butterflies?
Butterflies appear to be disappearing. Recently in the Killeen Daily Herald Newspaper an article appeared about the amount of butterflies that are disappearing. The article mentioned that since 2000 the number had dropped by 22%. It seems that insecticides, climate change and habitat loss are to blame, according to the report.
Also, it was felt that the driest and warmest areas of the country have the biggest losses. That would be in the southwest – Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.
Spaghetti Supper
Oakalla Librarian, Tricia Pratt, sends a thank you to all the people who made this past Saturday’s Spaghetti Supper a great success.
She also spends a special thanks to the Season Three Vineyards for providing a very nice place for the Spaghetti Supper. The money that was raised will benefit the library.
Yoga Classes
Anyone wishing to participate in a Yoga Class can do so at the Oakalla Community Center. The time is 8 a.m. on Fridays. The classes are sponsored by the Oakalla Library. To join, bring a mat, a water bottle and a small donation for the instructor.
Oakalla Library
The library conducts a wide variety of events for different age groups, they are: Toddler Story time is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. every Friday.
On Tuesdays, Story Time and Crafts for the younger group of children will meet at 4:30 p.m.
The Teen Art classes will be held at 6:30 p.m. also on Tuesdays. Their project is the discovery of great artists. They will study examples of the works of these artists and create art projects of their own.
An Adult Art Hour with crafting involved is on Fridays. Everyone is invited to attend these sessions from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge, but donations are always welcome.
A book club meeting is scheduled for the first Saturday of every month at 11 a.m. The books read will be discussed. Afterward, a snack will be enjoyed.
The library is collecting food items that will go the Blessing Box at the Briggs Baptist Church.
The Library’s web site is [email protected].
If you have news or photos, please email me at [email protected] by Saturday, April 12.
