Bulletin Board
2013
FEBRUARY
FEB. 28...BRENHAM COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION CHAPTER (CCA) MEETING - 6:30PM @ MIKE HOPKINS DISTRIBUTING
FEB. 28...F R E E ADMISSION BRENHAM ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION & BLINN COLLEGE ARE HOSTING AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY - NATIONALLY KNOW FORENSIC SCULPTOR, AMANDA DANNING WILL BE SPEAKING TO STUDENTS THIS WEEK DURING THE DAY, PLUS PRESENTING AN EVENING DISCUSSION FOR THE COMMUNITY ON THURSDAY, 6:00-8:00PM @ BANQUET ROOM OF THE BLINN COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER * For the past several years, Danning has gained an international reputation as a forensic sculpture. She has commissioned by and worked with the Smithsonian Institute on several occasions. Her facial reconstructions are currently on display at the Museum of National History in Washington D.C. Her particular area of expertise this week regards an African American Buffalo Soldier skull whose remains were recovered from a looted grave at Fort Craig Cemetery in New Mexico. Her research into the Buffalo Soldier's life and death are extensive. It is amazing how much information has been uncovered from the bones of Levi Morris. Come hear the saga of Buffalo Soldier Levi Morris
FEB. 28...FAITH MISSION CELEBRATING 28 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY - F R E E ADMISSION*BEGINS 6PM @ CANNERY KITCHEN, 314 East Alamo, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO COME ENJOY FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND LEARN WHAT FAITH MISSION HAS TO OFFER
FEB. 28..."WEIGHT OF THE NATION" DOCUMENTARY - F R E E ADMISSION * 6:00PM @ BLINN COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER, THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SCREENING ENTITLED "OUR CHILDREN IN CRISIS" * AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO JOIN IN THE EFFORTS TO COMBAT OBESITY AND WORK TOWARD IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF THE COMMUNITY * YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO TALK WITH LOCAL REGISTERED DIETICIANS, REGISTERED NURSES, PEDIATRICIANS AND POLICY-MAKERS
WHO WILL SERVE AS PANELIST FROM THE COMMUNITY * LEARN MORE ABOUT MAINTAINING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR YOUR AND YOUR LOVED ONES AND CONTRIBUTE TO RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW LOCAL BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CAN IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES * SPONSORED BY PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION PROGRAM AND BLINN COLLEGE
FEB. 28...BLUEBONNET GARDEN CLUB WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW entitled "NATURE'S FLORAL BOUNTY" - 1:00-4:00pm @ FIRST UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH ACTIVITY CENTER, 408 N. Baylor, Brenham * TABLE ARTISTRY AND DESIGNER'S CHOICE ENTRIES WILL BE CREATED AND DISPLAYED BY CLUB MEMBERS * F R E E ADMISSION
MARCH
MAR. 1...THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER CURRENTLY LOCATED AT THE OLD BRENHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1st * THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER WILL REOPEN AT THE KC HALL, 2804 Gun & Rod, ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6th * SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER HOURS WILL REMAIN THE SAME AT THE NEW LOCATION, M-F, 8AM-3PM
MAR. 1...RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR LYONS STATION ICE HOUSE & GRILL - 11AM @ 13820 SH 36 South, Lyons
MAR. 1...VFW POST #7104, BRENHAM, TEXAS WILL BE HAVING A BEEF STEAK & SAUSAGE SUPPER - 7PM * CALL 979 830.0634, 979 836.2009 OR 979 203.5586 FOR RESERVATIONS BY 3 O'CLOCK THE DAY OF THE SUPPER
MAR. 1...LIFETIME LEARNING LUNCHEON - 11:30AM-1:00PM @ BLINN CONFERENCE CENTER * FEATURING LOREN STEFFY, AUTHOR AND BUSINESS COLUMNIST FOR THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE, WILL SPEAK ON HIS BOOK "THE MAN WHO THOUGHT LIKE A SHIP" * COST; $22/person -- REGISTER BY FEB. 21st @ www.lifetimelearningbrenham.org OR SEND CHECK TO LIFETIME LEARNING, P O BOX 513, BRENHAM, TX 77834
MAR. 1...ANNUAL FISH FRY (ALL YOU CAN EAT) - SERVING 6:00-8:30PM @ STS. PETER & PAUL DIAMOND CENTER (FRELSBURG) SPONSORED BY FRELSBURG KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 5157 * ADULTS; $10.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 12; $5.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 6 EAT FREE -- PLATES TO GO; $10.00 / FISH BY THE POUND; $10.00 * EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MARCH 22 * HOMEMADE DESSERTS AVAILABLE BY ST. ANNE'S ALTAR SOCIETY
MAR.1...BRYAN EVENING LIONS, BRYAN NOON LIONS & COLLEGE STATION NOON LIONS CLUBS AND THE 100 CLUB "HONORING OUR HEROES" DINNER ANDMUSIC SHOW - 6:30-9:30PM @ BRAZOS COUNTY EXPO CENTER, 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan * FEATURING LARRY GATLIN AND THE GATLIN BROTHERS * INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS OR TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE * VISIT http://csnoonlions.org/events/honoringourheroes/ EMAIL sherjon62@gmail.com ; Secretary@CSNoonLions.org
MAR. 1, 2...THE TEXAS BIRTHDAY BASH is a celebration of everything "TEXAS" - @ DOWNTOWN NAVASOTA FRIDAY / SERIES OF CONCERTS (around the Navasota City Hall) BBQ & BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH EVENT VENDORS 5:30PM -- SIX MARKET BLVD / 7:30 -- BART CROW / 9:30 -- GRANGER SMITH SATURDAY / SERIES OF CONCERTS (around the Navasota City Hall) BBQ & BEVERAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH EVENT VENDORS * WASHERS & DOMINOS (42) THE TEXAS BIRTHDAY BASH DASH (formerly called the Rattler Run) a 5/10k run will start at 8am with a route through the historic streets of Navasota * details & info on race registration can be found at texasbirthdaybash.com or navasotatx.gov * 10am @ City Hall there will be a ceremony to celebrate the placement of the statue of Frank Hamer, the City Marshal of Navasota in 1908 * Noon @ Mance Lipscomb Park many Texas themed family activities F R E E to all visitors 1:30PM -- WESLEY WESTBROOK -- 3:30 -- MOCKINGBIRD SUN / 5:30 -- BRANDON RHYDER / 7:30PM -- CORY MORROW / 9:30 -- AARON WATSON
MAR. 2...SEALY DANCE CLUB HOSTING A VALENTINE PUBLIC DANCE - DOORS OPEN; 6:30PM * DANCE; 7:30-11:30PM @ THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL IN SEALY * MUSIC BY "THE OLD RASCALS" (outstanding female vocalist) * MOST FOLKS BRING SOME KIND OF FOOD, CAKE, COFFEE, SANDWICHES, CHIPS, DIPS, ETC. TO PUT TOGETHER IN THE KITCHEN AND EAT AT THE 9:30 BREAK
MAR. 2...GUARD PLANS REUNION - NATIONAL GUARD REUNION OF COMPANY "B" 386th ENGINEER BATTALION - BEGINS 4PM @ BRENHAM VFW POST (includes meal and program) * ALL PRESENT AND FORMER MEMBER OF THE BRENHAM NATIONAL GUARD UNIT ARE INVITED. THE BRENHAM UNIT WAS PART OF THE 49th "LONE STAR" ARMORED DIVISION * INFO #; 979 836.7898
MAR. 2...THE EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO TOWN - 9AM-3:30PM @ BELLVILLE COURTHOUSE * BRING THE KIDS OR THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY * ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY * PHOTOS; $7ea. or 2 for $12 (receive photos same day)
MAR. 2...SOULS CHAPEL AME CHURCH LENTEN SEASON MUSICAL - DOORS OPEN/4:00PM * APPETIZERS/4:30PM * MUSICAL/5:00PM PROMPTLY @ BLINN COLLEGE BANQUET HALL * ALL CHOIRS ARE ASKED TO WEAR THEIR ROBES
MAR. 2...BENEFIT DANCE HOSTED BY HOLY ROSARY ANGELS (SUPPORTING RELAY FOR LIFE BURLESON COUNTY) - 5:00PM till MIDNIGHT @ EXPO CENTER, BURLESON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, CALDWELL, TX * DOORS OPEN; 4PM * OPENING MUSIC STARTS; 5PM WITH AUSTIN ENGLISH AND THE RESURRECTION * 6:15PM/ACOUSTIC SWAP BY RYAN COLLINS, JOE TEICHMAN AND MANZY LOWRY * 8PM/THE SIX STRING BOYS * 10PM/PROVIDENCE IRON WORKS WILL CLOSE OUT THE NIGHT PLAYING CLASSIC ROCK AND COUNTRY * FOOD & DRINKS AVAILABLE * SILENT AUCTION * INFO #; 979 595.6344
MAR. 2,3...THE ROUND TOP HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL GARAGE SALE (rain or shine) - SATURDAY; 9AM-5PM - SUNDAY; 10AM-4PM @ THEIR LOCATION ON hwy. 237 across from the Round Top Bank * ANTIQUES * HOUSEHOLD ITEMS * FURNITURE * COLLECTIBLES * PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE ROUND TOP AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY * INFO #; 713 376.9454
MAR. 2, 3...TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION / WASHINGTON-ON-THE-BRAZOS STATE PARK -Ongoing activities, throughout the weekend, from 10am - 5pm -Craft vendors, demonstrators, and musicians located along trail between Visitors Center and Museum, the Star of the Republic Museum and Barrington Farm -The Social Republic: The Frontier Tavern as a Networking Hub at Washington Inn -Descendants of Declaration Singers sign-in at Visitors Center -New Museum exhibit "The Substance of Life: Texas Through the Eyes of Theodore Gentilz" -Book signing by Texas authors at Visitors Center -On lawn in front of Conference Center, cutting of the Texas Birthday Cake (1:00pm, Sunday)
MAR. 3...TURKEY SHOOT - 2:00PM @ AMERICAN LEGION SOMERVILLE, TX
MAR. 3...MT. SERIAH BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTING ITS "FAMILY & FRIENDS" PROGRAM - 3PM * PASTOR W.W. JACKSON, MODERATOR OF LINCOLN DISTRICT MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS, TEXAS CITY WILL BE THE GUEST SPEAKER * PASTOR R.J. LACY, HOST PASTOR
MAR. 3...KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FESTIVAL - @ CALDWELL SPJST * CAKE WALK * SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS
MAR. 4, 5...ARTS & APPETIZERS (Young Artists' Showcase and Auction) - EXHIBIT: MAR. 4-5, 9:00AM-5:00PM * TUESDAY; RECEPTION, SILENT AUCTION/5:30PM, LIVE AUCTION OPENS/6:00PM @ BRENHAM NATIONAL BANK LOBBY * This event is sponsored by the Brenham ISD Education Foundation. Proceeds will benefit art students, BISD Art Programs and the Brenham Public Schools * If you are unable to attend Arts & Appetizers but wish to contribute to the BISD Education Foundation, please mail your gift to Brenham ISD Education Foundation, 2211 South Day Street, #330, Brenham, TX 77833
MAR. 4-5...27th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE - OMNI HOTEL AT THE COLONNADE, SAN ANTONIO * INFO #; 512 220.4315 * EMAIL; Conferences@preventchildabusetexas.org
MAR. 5...BRENHAM EVENING LIONS MEETING - LIONS AND GUESTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EAT AT 6:30PM, MEETING BEGINS AT 7PM @ CANNERY KITCHEN, 314 East Alamo, * DR. CAROLYN ADAIR, A RETIRED A&M UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, WILL PRESENT THE PROGRAM ON HER HOBBY OF OWNING A GROVE OF OLIVE TREES IN ITALY
MAR. 5...RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY "OPENING CEREMONIES" - 6:00PM @ BANQUET ROOM OF BLINN COLLEGE BRENHAM * ANYONE WHO WANTS TO JOIN A TEAM, FORM A TEAM, OR BE A PART OF THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF WASHINGTON COUNTY ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE OPENING CEREMONIES * INFO #; 979 203.1702 OR via email hollynicolejohnson@rocketmail.com
MAR. 5, 6...CELEBRATING PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK - YOUR CHILD AND MARGARET AGNEW WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND THEIR SPANISH CLASS WITH YOUR CHILD AS THEY PLAY 20 QUESTIONS WITH ANIMALS VOCABULARY AND REVIEW FOR AND TAKE A COUPLE OF QUIZZES * Info you need to know; there is visitor parking close to the school entrance, parking lot spaces are marked "visitor" * you will have to get a visitor's pass as you enter the school, you will have to provide photo ID to get the pass * the classroom is room 246
MAR. 8...ANNUAL FISH FRY (ALL YOU CAN EAT) - SERVING 6:00-8:30PM @ STS. PETER & PAUL DIAMOND CENTER (FRELSBURG) SPONSORED BY FRELSBURG KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 5157 * ADULTS; $10.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 12; $5.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 6 EAT FREE -- PLATES TO GO; $10.00 / FISH BY THE POUND; $10.00 * EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH MARCH 22 * HOMEMADE DESSERTS AVAILABLE BY ST. ANNE'S ALTAR SOCIETY
MAR. 8, 9...SOUNDS OF AN AMERICAN LIFE (SPECIAL EVENT) - TENA RAE HELM SHARES MUSICAL MEMORIES OF THE GENERATIONS * 7:30PM @ UNITY THEATRE-BRENHAM, TEXAS * TICKETS ($20 ea.) AVAILABLE AT THE BOX OFFICE, 300 Church Street * www.UnityBrenham.org www.TenaRae.com
MAR. 9...BURTON HERITAGE SOCIETY AND BURTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL HOST THE 3rd ANNUAL TEXAS RANGER DAY - @ THE BURTON RAILROAD DEPOT, 507 N. Railroad Street * TASTY FOOD @ THE ANNIE MAUD AVIS MEMORIAL FAJITA & BEAN COOK-OFF * EXPERIENCE 1880'S TEXS RANGER CAMP LIFE * FOLK LIFE DEMONSTRATIONS * CRAFTS * COMPETE IN THE BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNAMENT * TOUR THE HISTORIC DEPOT - THE NIGHT-TIME FUN INCLUDES A LIVE AUCTION & STREET DANCE WITH TEXAS MUSIC ARTISTS, T HE WOOTEN MARSHALL BAND, BEGINS 7PM * ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT PROJECTS OF THE BURTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE BURTON HERITAGE SOCIETY * www.burtontexas.org
MAR. 9...5th ANNUAL BELLVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATION #4 CHILI & BEANS COOK-OFF (with Bloody Mary & Margarita Contests) - @ KENNY HALL * MUSIC BY; JASON WEHRING * INFO #'s; 979 277.2602 (Bryan) or 979 472.1392 (Jesse)
MAR. 10...CATALONIA CANTATA / VOICE AND PIANO RECITAL / MARISA MARTINS & MAC McCLURE REPERTOIRE - 4:00PM @ UNITY THEATRE, 300 Church Street, Brenham * TICKETS; $20 ea. * www.unitybrenham.org
MAR. 10...INDUSTRY VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S DRIVE THRU BBQ- ADVANCE MEAL TICKETS SOLD ONLY ($8/plate) * PICK UP 11AM-1:00PM @ FIREMAN'S PARK, Hwy. 159 - Industry * TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY THURSDAY, MARCH 7th FROM ANY FIREFIGHTER OR FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES * FOR TICKETS CALL 979 277.2209 AND LEAVE MESSAGE * CHICKEN & SAUSAGE PLATES
MAR. 10...FAYETTEVILLE SHOW FUND PORK STEAK DINNER - SERVING (TO-GO PLATES ONLY) 11:00AM-1:00PM @ ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH PAVILION, FAYETTEVILLE ($8/plate) * TICKETS AVAILABLE @ JERRY'S GENERAL STORE, FAYETTEVILLE BANK, ANY SHOW FUND MEMBER OR BY CONTACTING 979 693.1210 OR shannonhemmitt@yahoo.com *SPECIAL DELIVERY LOCATION AVAILABLE IN WILLOW SPRINGS, ROUND TOP, ELLINGER AND La GRANGE
MAR. 11...FAMILY STORY NIGHT AT NANCY CAROL ROBERTS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - 6:15PM-7:00PM * THE THEME IS "COWPOKES!" * SERVING PEACH COBBLER AND MILK FOR THE AFTER STORY-TIME SNACK
MAR. 15...ANNUAL FISH FRY (ALL YOU CAN EAT) - SERVING 6:00-8:30PM @ STS. PETER & PAUL DIAMOND CENTER (FRELSBURG) SPONSORED BY FRELSBURG KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 5157 * ADULTS; $10.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 12; $5.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 6 EAT FREE -- PLATES TO GO; $10.00 / FISH BY THE POUND; $10.00 * HOMEMADE DESSERTS AVAILABLE BY ST. ANNE'S ALTAR SOCIETY
MAR. 16...WOMEN'S FORUM - @ CALDWELL CIVIC CENTER
MAR. 16, 17...ARTS AT THE LAKE CENTRAL TEXAS "LOST ART" GATHERING - @ SOMERVILLE
MAR. 19...BRENHAM PILOT CLUB SALAD LUNCHEON - 11AM-1:30PM @ WASHINGTON COUNTY EVENT CENTER (FAIRGROUNDS) * DONATION $8 / 1 trip salad bar
MAR. 21...BURTON COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE THRU MEAL – SERVING FRIED CHICKEN MEAL w/trimmings, 5-6:30PM * ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY * FOR TICKETS CALL 289.4109, 289.2167 AND AVAILABLE AT BURTON AREA BUSINESSES OR DAN'S MEAT MARKET IN BRENHAM (Plates will be delivered to Dan's at 5:00 for tickets sold at Dan's)
MAR. 22...ANNUAL FISH FRY (ALL YOU CAN EAT) - SERVING 6:00-8:30PM @ STS. PETER & PAUL DIAMOND CENTER (FRELSBURG) SPONSORED BY FRELSBURG KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 5157 * ADULTS; $10.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 12; $5.00 -- CHILDREN UNDER 6 EAT FREE -- PLATES TO GO; $10.00 / FISH BY THE POUND; $10.00 * HOMEMADE DESSERTS AVAILABLE BY ST. ANNE'S ALTAR SOCIETY
MAR. 23...CENTRAL TEXAS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION FIFTH ANNUAL BEEKEEPING SCHOOL - 7:45AM-5:30PM (barbecue meal included) @ WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (BRENHAM) * THERE IS ALSO A BUSY BEE SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH 9 * FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE www.centraltexasbeekeepers.org
APRIL
ARP. 2...DINNER TONIGHT HEALTHY COOKING SCHOOL - DOORS OPEN; 5:00PM (participants can visit exhibits & vendors), SHOW; 6:00-8:00PM @ BLINN COLLEGE STUDENT CENTER BRENHAM * FOR INFO ON BECOMING A VENDOR, CONTACT MICHELLE ALLEN, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT FOR AUSTIN COUNTY, 979 865.2072 OR EMAIL lm-allen@tamu.edu * COST OF THE EVENT; $20 in advance, $25 at the door, Students $10 in advance, $15 at the door * DOOR PRIZES
APR. 4, 5...BRENHAMBROADWAY KIDS MUSICAL- @ BLINN COLLEGE O'DONNELL CENTER, BRENHAM
APR. 5, 6, 7...PEARLAND CRAWFISH FESTIVAL - @ Hwy. 288 between FM 2234 and Broadway (FM 518) * FRIDAY & SATURDAY/11AM-10PM & SUNDAY/11AM-6PM * ADVANCE TICKETS ONLINE/$5 adults, $12 3-day pass AT THE DOOR/$7adults, $18 3-day pass, children 12 & under & Military in uniform F R E E * BENEFITING THE FRI ENDS OF PEARLAND WESTSIDE LIBRARY AND THE HOUSTON BLUES SOCIETY * www.PearlandCrawfishFestival.com
APR. 6...A DAY AT MIRACLE FARM - 10:30AM-3:00PM * OPEN HOUSE IS FREE * PICNIC LUNCHES ARE ENCOURAGED * BBQ LUNCH SERVED, 11:30AM-1:30PM, TICKETS; $8/in advance, $10/the day of the event * TO PURCHASE TICKETS WITH ONLINE CONVENIENCE, VISIT www.ADayAtMiracleFarm.org and click on the purchase BBQ tickets link, children ages 3 and under eat FREE * BLUE BELL ICE CREAM * WAGON RIDES * PATRIOTIC HORSEBACK FLAG PRESENTATION * PETTING ZOO * LIVE MUSIC * FUN * FELLOWSHIP * FOR INFO ABOUT PURCHASING GROUP TICKETS, EMAIL info@miraclefarm.org or call 979 836.0901
APR. 12, 13...SOMERVILLE SPRING FESTIVAL - NOW ACCEPTING FOOD & NON-FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION FOR SAT. APR. 13 FESTIVAL BOOTHS * SOME COVERED SIDEWALK SPACES AVAILABLE OR BRING YOUR OWN CANOPY * INFO # 979 596.1822 (Sherii)
APR. 14...J. Spivey Productions Presents GIGANTIC GOSPEL CONCERT 2013 - DOORS OPEN/4:00PM - SHOW BEGINS/5:00PM @ BERNARD G. JOHNSON COLISEUM, 1964 Bobby K. Marks Drive, Huntsville * FEATURING THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP, DOC McKENZIE & THE HI-LIGHTS, LEE WILLIAMS & THE SPIRITUAL QC's, GEORGE DEAN & THE GOSPEL FOUR, TIM ROGERS & THE FELLA'S, LIL ROY AND REVELATIONS, THE ORIGINAL WONDERFUL HARMONIZERS, NU FOCUS * $15/presale - $20/at the door -----$25.00/VIP presale - $30/VIP at the door * FOR TICKETS CONTACT ROY GREEN 979 525.9072
APR. 18...BURTON COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE THRU MEAL – SERVING ROAST BEEF MEALS, 5-6:30PM * ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY * FOR TICKETS CALL 289.4109, 289.2167 AND AVAILABLE AT BURTON AREA BUSINESSES OR DAN'S MEAT MARKET IN BRENHAM (Plates will be delivered to Dan's at 5:00 for tickets sold at Dan's)
APR. 20...A SPRING EVENING AT THE MANSION PRESENTING THE 2013 SENIOR BELLES AND BENEFITING THE HERITAGE SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY - 6:00-10:00PM @ GIDDINGS STONE MANSION, 2203 Century Circle, Brenham
APR. 25...BRENHAM COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (CCA) 19th ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL & AUCTION - @ SILVER WINGS BALLROOM * www.CCATexas.org * INFO #; 979 451.2472
APR. 27...3rd ANNUAL "HERE I AM ORPHAN MINISTRIES" PROJECT HOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT - @ BRENHAM COUNTRY CLUB * BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE SERVED! * ALL DONATIONS FOR THIS CHARITY EVENT ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS ORPHAN CARE * INFO #; 979 421.6471 OR email Debbie@orphanministries.com
APR. 27, 28...BRENHAMCHILDREN'S CHORUS SPRING CONCERT brenhamchildrenschorus@gmail.com
MAY
MAY 3-5...123rd MAIFEST CELEBRATION (BRENHAM) FRIDAY / FESTIVAL OPEN, 6PM TO MIDNIGHT * JUNIOR CORONATION, 7:00PM SATURDAY / FORMER ROYALTY BREAKFAST/8:30AM @ VanDyke RESIDENCE * PARADE/10:30AM * FESTIVAL OPEN, NOON-MIDNIGHT * SENIOR CORONATION, 7:00PM SUNDAY / FESTIVAL OPEN, NOON-6:00PM
MAY 18...ROCKY CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL FUNDRAISER - HAMBURGER SUPPER w/all the fixings ($7/Ticket, children under 6 are F R E E) MEAL TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR ONLY * DOORS OPEN AT 3:00PM, MEAL SERVED AT 5PM * TO GO MEALS WILL BE AVAILABLE * ALSO INCLUDES A SILENT AUCTION & CAKE AUCTION * @ 9771 Longpoint Rd, Burton * INFO #'S; 979 203.8934 OR 979 203.1947
OCTOBER
OCT. 4..."STRIKING OUT CANCER" RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY - BEGINS 6:00PM AND CLOSING CEREMONIES AT 12 MIDNIGHT, instead of having an overnight event @ FIREMAN'S PARK BASEBALL FIELD AND PARKING LOT (BRENHAM)* INFO #; 979 203.1702 OR via email hollynicolejohnson@rocketmail.com
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BRENHAM FARMERS MARKET - VEGETABLES, EGGS, HOME-CANNED FOODS, ARTS & CRAFTS, EAT-IN OR TAKEAWAY BREAKFAST BURRITOS, TAMALES, CAKES, PIES, BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS, KOLACHES AND FRESH-BREWED COFFEE! EVERY SATURDAY, 8AM-12PM, JUST OFF THE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN BRENHAM, 307 S. PARK * FREE vendors call 836.9466, www.downtownbrenham.com
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BURTON COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE THRU MEAL (3rd THURSDAY EACH MONTH)– SERVING 5:00-6:30PM (ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY) * FOR TICKETS CALL 289-4109 OR 289-2167 * TICKETS AVAILABLE; DAN'S MEAT MARKET (plates will be delivered to Dan's at 5pm for tickets sold at Dan's) AND BURTON AREA BUSINESSES * SPONSORED BY BURTON AMERICAN LEGION POST #242
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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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CENTRAL TEXAS BEEKEEPERS MEETS AT 7PM ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF EA. MONTH EXCEPT NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (BRENHAM, TX) VISIT: www.centraltexasbeekeepers.org OR FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK AT "CENTRAL TEXAS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION AND FRIENDS"
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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 FAXESNOT 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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FARMERS' & ARTISANS' MARKET AT THE TRAIN DEPOT - BURTON, 9AM-NOON EVERY FIRST SATURDAY. Fresh organically grown produce, homemade French bread, German rye, pies and doggie scones, canned goods, Burton sausage and boutique wines, artisan furniture and silver jewelry, original metal art, garden ornaments, heirloom plants, hand woven garments, bath salts, soaps and lotions are some of the items you will find at the Market. www.burtontexas.org All products are hand made and home grown by local folks
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FAYETTEVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW (A night of country entertainment) - DOORS OPEN; 6PM * SHOW TIME; 6:45PM * FUNDRAISER; meals sold by Fayetteville Show Fund * ADMISSION FOR SHOW IS BY DONATION ONLY! @ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC RECREATIONAL BLDG., 209 East Bell St., Fayetteville * www.tfcms.webs.com * SHOW EVERY LAST MONDAY OF EACHMONTH* for audition or other info. contact: Mark Peevler (979) 250.3226 or Greg Peevler (281) 684.4082
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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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FRIENDS OF BLUEBONNET OPRY- MUSIC, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT EVERY 3rd THURSDAY OF THE MONTH - FOOD SERVED: 6PM - SHOW STARTS: 7:30PM - $5 ADMISSION DONATED TO HOSPICE - @ SILVER WINGS BALLROOM, 4100 Hwy. 105, BRENHAM * INFO #; 979 836.4347 www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.org
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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 EVERY MONTH, 11AM-1PM @ 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 * Jan. 15, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21, Jun. 18, Jul. 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19
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HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY PRESENTS BEYOND GRIEF A Bereavement Support Group for adults. F R E E 6-weeks series is offered * MEET OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT LOSS AND SHARE THE CHALLENGES OF GRIEF * MEETS WEEKLY, THURSDAY, JAN. 17 THRU FEB. 28, 3:00-4:30PM @ HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY BRENHAM OFFICE, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd. * TO REGISTER CALL DEBBIE MACKEY 979 277.9525
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LACY'S LIST THE NEW LOST/FOUND PET SIGN AT THE BRENHAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL - LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OF BRENHAM VETERINARY HOSPITAL. POST ADS FOR BOTH LOST AND FOUND PETS AND LEAVE THEM UP AS LONG AS THERE IS ROOM. INFO #; 979 289.0173 (Kay) OR DROP ADS OFF AT THE VETS OFFICE DURING OFFICE HOURS. SPAY AND NEUTER IS THE ONLY SOLUTION. THERE IS FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE THROUGH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE P.U.PS. PREVENTION OF UNWANTED PETS, FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY
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LOST PINES TOYOTA 4D BARREL RACING SERIES - EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1/23/13 - 2/20/13 @ BASTROP FAMILY RODEO CLUB ARENA * EXHIBITIONS BEGIN; 5PM * 4-D OPEN; 7:30PM * F R E E TO THE PUBLIC
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MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) - MEET EVERY 1st and 3rd THURSDAY, 9AM-11AM @ CHAMPION FELLOWSHIP, 304 E. Lubbock, Brenham * CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH-KINDERGARTEN! MOPS provides an opportunity for mothers of preschoolers to fellowship, grow and encourage on another as the experience the unique joys and challenges of this early stage of motherhood . INFO # 979 277.9090 (Debbie Forland) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
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SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER'S RESALE SHOP, FOREVER YOUNG - HOURS: 10AM-4PM - MONDAY thru FRIDAY. FOREVER YOUNG CARRIES CLOTHING FOR ALL AGES, HOUSEWARES, JEWELRY, LINENS, BOOKS, SMALL FURNITURE, ELECTRONICS & DECO ITEMS. INFO # 979 836.1430 OR THE CENTER 979 836.6552 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED AT BRENHAM HERITAGE MUSEUM. SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS. ENJOY A COMFORTABLE SPACE EQUIPPED WITH INTERNET AND REFRESHMENTS MEET INTERESTING PEOPLE! CALL 979 830.8445 FOR MORE INFORMATION OR COME BY THE MUSEUM AT 105 SOUTH MARKET STREET
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