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ROANOKE LOOKING FOR FOOD & DRINK VENDORS

Do you produce delicious local food products? Roanoke Farmers Market is looking for food and beverage vendors to join the market! It’s only $10 per week and a great way to get the word out about your business. If interested, please contact Mary Jo Tellin at mtellin@roanoketexas.com or go to https://roanoketexas.com/256/RoanokeFarmers-Market to fill out the form.

JUSTIN’S FALL FEST

The City of Justin is hosting its first ever Fall Fest! On October 2nd, come to Community Park and enjoy this fun event benefiting Justin Emergency Services. It will feature a rodeo, vendor opportunities, and more. Admission will be $5 a person or $20 for a family with a limit of 6 people. For any questions about the event or sponsorships email Justin’s Public Relations Coordinator Holly, at hnorris@cityofjustin.com.

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NORTHWEST ISD PTA RECEIVES AWARDS

The Northwest ISD Council of Parent Teacher Associations received the first ever Outstanding Advocates for Children Award for their work to increase voter turnout in local elections, connect PTA members with elected leaders, and educate voters about candidates and issues. Also recognized, the Northwest High School Parent Teacher Student Association received the Advocacy Award of Distinction for their efforts to support students’ mental health, teachers, and families in their community.

MONSTER SCULPTURE CAMP

Students attending the Monster Sculpture Camp, hosted by Northwest ISD, had the opportunity to work with recycled materials and plaster to design, build, and paint a creature from their own imagination. The students were able to use different art techniques to first sketch their monster, and then sculpt it and design scenery for it. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD

HARVEST MADE RCLCO’S TOP 50

Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO) helps organizations seeking strategic and tactical advice regarding property investment, planning, and development, and each year they come out with the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planning Communities and this year Harvest made #41! Harvest has had a 78% jump in sales so far in 2021 and is only expected to grow from there. We’re happy to have our community recognized.

LAST DAY OF ROANOKE FARMERS MARKET

The last day of the Roanoke Farmers Market falls on September 25 which is National Lobster Day. To celebrate, Cousins Maine Lobster food truck will be there to treat us with their delicious lobster dishes. $5 vouchers will be available to the first 100 guests to be used on your Cousins Maine Lobster meal purchase. photo courtesy of Cousins Maine Lobster Facebook page

NEW PIKE MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Patricia Lutkenhaus as the new principal of Gene Pike Middle School. Mrs. Lutkenhaus previously served as assistant principal at Pike Middle School and has worked at Northwest ISD for eight years. During that time she has been nominated three times for the Teacher of the Year award and earned the title in 2017. She’s looking forward to providing students the best possible experiences during their time at Pike. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD

STEELE APPROVED AS AN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH

James M. Steele Accelerated High School has officially been designated as a Texas Education Association Early College High School. Starting the 21-22 school year, Steel Accelerated High students in ninth grade and those in tenth and eleventh grade who are enrolled in the school’s Collegiate Academy will receive free college courses and textbooks! During the transition to an ECHS, the district will continue to operate the Collegiate Academy in its current form.