Hairspray opens Thursday
The sixth annual district musical opens Thursday, Feb. 3, the curtains going up for “Hairspray,” at the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Additional performances are set for Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., as well as a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets are $10, but a half-price ticket special is available to students and staff for Thursday’s performance. To reserve seats, call PAC Office Manager Donna Andrade at 268-8443.
Financial Aid Saturday
Financial Aid Saturday is set for Saturday, Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Hays High School library. The event will assist seniors – or any former graduate or current college student – in completing the Free Application for Federal Students Aid (FAFSA) for the 2011-12 school year. Volunteers from a number of agencies, as well as Spanish language translators, will be available to assist. Seniors should contact their school counselors for information on items to bring and early registration. Parents and students should bring a copy of their W-2 and income tax forms to complete the FAFSA. All Financial Aid Saturday services are free and open to all seniors, regardless of their campus. For early registration or for more information:
www.collegereadyaustin.com.
Mighty Mel 5K coming up
Organized in memory of Mel Kyser, the Mighty Mel 5K Fun Walk/Run has been set for Saturday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m., at Barton Middle School. The fun walk/run is being held in conjunction with the 2011 Buda/Kyle Relay for Life kickoff. A registration fee of $20 will go to the American Cancer Society in honor of Mel Kyser. Kids are welcome, but pets will not be permitted. For donation information or to register, contact Susie Kana at [email protected] or Alicen Kyser at [email protected].
