Newly forming Chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association in Brenham, TX. CMA is an international, interdenominational, evangelistic motorcycle ministry whose vision is: “Changing the world, one heart at a time.” Worldwide ministry dedicated to reaching people for Christ in the highways and byways through the avenue of motorcycling. If interested in joining or learning more about the forming Chapter and ministry, please contact Dane Houston – 979 451-3022, Art Senteno – 979 224-8848, Bob Pudwill – 832 341-2388, Jon Alaniz – 979 575-3879 ***Open to ‘riders’ and ‘non-riders’ – there is a place for everyone***

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The Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library will close to the public at 7:00pm Thursday, April 14, 2014 and will reopen at 8:00am Monday, May 12th in its new location at City Hall, 200 W. Vulcan, Brenham, TX. The phone number will remain the same, 979 337-7201 as will the web address, cityofbrenham.org/library. Library materials may be returned to the existing book drop at 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway until the relocation is complete on May 12th. At that time library materials should be returned to the new library location on Vulcan. Library services are being relocated to City Hall for a period of 12 – 18 months, so the City along with its private partner, the Fortnightly Club of Brenham can modernize the existing facility. During this relocation period, library services such as computer access, weekly children’s programming, and book access will be housed at City Hall. Special events such as opening and closing days of Summer Reading will be offered at Fireman’s Park Kitchen. Genealogy services will be offered through the Brenham Heritage Museum. With a Library card in good standing, patrons may access Tex Share databases and eBooks through the City’s Website

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Fortnightly Book Donations – The Nancy Carol Roberts Library has temporarily moved its location to City Hall. They are not able to accept used books at the temporary location. Fortnightly Club member will be available to accept books at the Fortnightly Book House in Fireman’s Park on Mondays, 9:30-11:30am. The book drop room which is attached to the north side of the house will be open for donated books all the time beginning June 1st

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Forever Young, the Senior Center’s Resale Shop is in need of donations. The shop accepts liens, clothing, household deco, furniture, etc. Donations can be dropped off at 702 East Alamo. If you have items to pick up, call the shop at 979 836-1430. Open Monday thru Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. In conjunction with the shop being open on Saturday, 8:00am-3:00pm, they will host a monthly market mania in the parking lot (FREE VENDOR SPACES), 701East Commerce, Brenham. All proceeds from the Senior Center resale shop help provide lunches for homebound senior citizens throughout Washington County.  For more information, call the Senior Center at 979 836-6552. The shop will be open every Saturday in August 2014, 9:00am-3:00pm!

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CARS- Children Are Really Special -  is a reading intervention program for students at Alton Elementary (277-3490), Brenham Elementary (277.3885), and Krause Elementary Schools (277.3866).  As a CARS mentor, you will work one-on-one with a child who needs your help in becoming a better reader.  Sessions are Monday thru Friday

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Country Store buy, sell or trade items…on KWHI AM 1280
*LIVE PROGRAM, heard Monday through Friday, 8:10 – 9:00 am
*CALL IN DURING THE TIME THE COUNTRY STORE IS ON THE AIR, 979 836-9937, No Charge…please, do not call in every day
*BRING IN WRITTEN ADS, to 223 East Main Street or MAIL IN WRITTEN ADS, P O Box 1280,   Brenham,   TX 77834-1280.  Cost:  $3.00 per day for written ads (cash, check, or money order payable to KWHI)… written ads must be brief, list no more than four items
*PERSONAL SERVICES, lawn care, sewing, babysitting, pet sitting, etc. aired on WEDNESDAY ONLY!   Businesses must call the KWHI Sales office for rates
*E-MAIL or FAXES NOT ACCEPTED view items on the web www.kwhi.com CLICK ON THE COUNTRY STORE
*YOUR CHURCH OR CIVIC GROUP FUNDRAISERS, BAKE SALES, PANCAKE SUPPERS, BBQ’S SHOULD BE CALLED IN TO 979 836.3655 OR EMAILED TO info@kwhi.com TO BE POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD

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Burton Community Center Drive thru Meal 3rd Thursday each month, serving from 5:00-6:30pm, advance tickets only, for tickets call 289-4109, 289-2167 or visit Burton area merchants; Malloy’s Citgo, Hair Depot or 4G Country Store in Carmine. Tickets also available at Dan’s Meat Market-Brenham (plates will be delivered to Dan’s at 5:00 for tickets sold at Dan’s)

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Focusing Families (A Non Profit Organization) based out of Hempstead serves Washington, Waller, Austin, Grimes and NW Harris Counties – PROVIDING  F R E E  EMERGENCY SHELTER AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.  Services provided; crisis hotline, crisis intervention, individual counseling, support groups, accompaniment services, legal advocacy, emergency lodging, community & professional education * CONTACT INFO; Crisis line/979 826.0000 www.focusing-families.org * FOCUSINGFAMILIES RESALE STORE hours/Monday-Thursday, 10am-4:30pm & Friday, 10am-5pm, accepting new and gently used items, 979 826.8024.  All proceeds from the store are used for the continued growth of their Domestic/Sexual Violence Victim Services.  To make a donation please contact them (all donation are tax exempt)

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You are invited to the Healing Rooms of Washington County - Monday, 7:00-9:00p (NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY) @ First Christian Church Activity Center, 401 Sycamore, Brenham * Info #; 979 203.1747 * EMAIL; wchealingrooms@gmail.com * VISION STATEMENT:  To cross all cultural barriers and unite to heal, deliver and restore the local body of Christ to Kingdom purposes/Rosemary McLean, Director, Tricia Schroeder, Co-Director * This ministry is associated with the International Association of Healing Rooms/Founder; Cal Pierce.

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Hospice Boutique is looking for groups, organizations or even individuals that might be willing to organize a clothing drive to help bring in items for resale.  The boutique accepts gently-worn ladies clothing, shoes, purses, hats, etc. Sales at the boutique benefit the  patients served by Hospice Brazos Valley in Austin, Washington, Burleson, Brazos and surrounding counties.  Call 979 277.9525 for more information.

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Hospice Brazos Valley presents a monthly support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one * F R E E  FIRST STEP – a potluch luncheon meeting is held the third Tuesday of the month, 11a-1p @ The Hospice Brazos Valley Brenham office, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd. * To register call, Debbie Mackey, 979 277.9525 * Beverage provided; bring a dish to share

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Partners Resource Network’s PATH Project offers education services at no cost to parents of children and youth with special needs or disabilities * No eligibility requirements or income limitations * FREE information & referral resources * FREE consultation & emotional support * FREE ARD preparation & assistance * FREE workshops & training * to schedule a one-on-one appointment in your area, please contact; Gail Wright, Regional Coordinator, 936 581.2045 walkercountypath@yahoo.com