The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Bell and Coryell Counties is seeking volunteers. CASA volunteers not only provide the judges and others in the courts with detailed information needed to make the best decisions for the futures of the communities’ most vulnerable children, they have a positive impact on the children’s everyday life, helping to build trust and hope. For that reason, CASA of Bell and Coryell counties is dedicated to facilitating continuous growth to better meet the needs of vulnerable children in these counties. For more information call 254-774-1881.

The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 8577 is announcing participation in the Nursing Scholarship Program for the Department of Texas Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW.

This year, the State of Texas will give out three scholarships. First place will be $2,000. Second place will be $1,500 and third place will be $1,000.

Applicants must submit a double spaced typewritten 300 word essay on “Why a Nursing Career?” which must be received at the Department of Texas Ladies Auxiliary no later than May 16, 2016.

The City of Copperas Cove is accepting applications through Sept. 22 to fill positions on the Housing Authority Board. The purpose of the City Council Appointed Advisory Body is to ensure proper management of federal funds as well as approve and adopt all policies and legal documents of the Housing Authority.

Applications are available at 914 South Main Street, Suite C, or on the city website, www.copperascovetx.gov under “Online Resources,” then “Forms and Applications.”

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Coryell County will sponsor a new cooking school program, “Friends, Food & Fun,” on Sept. 15 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Gatesville Civic Center.

The program will feature preparation of three take-home freezer entrees ready to cook and eat. The purpose is to promote more family mealtime, save time and money and teach individuals the basics in packaging and freezing. Each entrée prepared will feed a family of six. The session will also cover modifications for special diets, especially diabetes.

A new Maker Club will meet on Sept. 9 from 6-7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Copperas Cove Public Library. The Maker Club is a place for people who use technology recreationally or professionally to create, customize and design new things. Those exploring the cutting edges of new technology can gather to share ideas, experience, information and encouragement. Some of the technologies to be discussed include 3-D Modeling, 3-D Printing, 3-D Scanning, laser cutting, CNC Routing and programmable circuit boards like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Makers come in all ages and families are welcome.