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BRENHAM SONS OF HERMANN LODGE #6 PORK STEAK SUPPER FRIDAY (Nov. 20) SERVING 7-8PM, FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 836.7240 BY 3 O’CLOCK FRIDAY. ENTERTAINMENT BY SMOKEY DEAN AND DRY COUNTRY BEGINS AT 5:30

RINGING IN THE SEASON, A UNIQUE MUSICAL EXPERIENCE FEATURING HANDBELLS, PIANO, FLUTE AND CHIMES SATURDAY (Nov. 21) 7PM @ ACTIVITY CENTER AT BRENHAM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 9008 S. Jackson Street, Brenham, TX.  F R E E  EVENT!  A PRESENTATION OF THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MUSIC BY AREA MUSICIANS.  SERVING AS GUEST CONDUCTOR OF RITS 2009 IS CHRISTINE ANDERSON OF CALIFORNIA A WORLD-RENOWN COMPOSER AND HANDBELL SOLO PERFORMER.  INFO # 979 277.9663

ST MARY’S PARISH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN, BRENHAM, TX ANNUAL PRE-HOLIDAY BAZAAR SATURDAY (Nov. 21) 9AM-12 NOON, ENJOY HOMEMADE DESSERTS, JAMS, JELLIES, ETC

DRIVE-THRU FISH DINNER & GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER SATURDAY (Nov. 21) BEGINNING AT 10AM @ JOHNSON-FERGUSON ACADEMY, 1012 EAST MAIN (BRENHAM) CALL FOR TICKETS AT 8363.4156

ELLISON’S GREENHOUSES 19th ANNUAL POINSETTIA CELEBRATION SATURDAY (Nov. 21) & SUNDAY (Nov. 22), 10AM-4PM BOTH DAYS

ST JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH OF NEW WEHDEM ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY SUNDAY (Nov. 22) SERVING; 11:30-1:00 , TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE CHURCH OFFICE, 836.2795 OR COUNCIL AND OTHER CHURCH MEMBERS.  DINE-IN OR CARRY OUT.  TICKETS $8/adult.....$4/6-12 years.....under 6 free  

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH – BRENHAM (704 w. JEFFERSON ST. HOSTING A CELEBRATION FOR PASTOR AND FIRST LADY AIDSAND MILES CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, PRE-ANNIVERSARY SERVICE SUNDAY (Nov. 22) 3pm, REV CHARLES ATKINS, JR.- EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH-GUEST SPEAKER 
ANNIVERSARY SERVICES SUNDAY (Nov. 29) 10AM , REV. CURTIS CLARK, ASSOCIATE MINISTER - FALLBROOK CHURCH, HOUSTON, TX-GUEST SPEAKER 
3PM, REV. GREEN WALKER - NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, HOUSTON, TX-GUEST SPEAKER  

BLINN COLLEGE CAMERATA CHOIR CONCERT MONDAY (Nov. 23) 7:00 @ ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 2310 Airline

tHE LUNCH AND LEARN EE CLUB MEETING IS TUESDAY (Nov. 24) 12 NOON @ SONS OF HERMANN. GUESTS AND NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME. INFO # 277.6212

REDEEMING LOVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2562 Ryan Street, Brenham, HOSTING SERVICE THANKSGIVING MORNING (Nov. 26) 10-11AM . 979 836.6225 redeemingloveministry@yahoo.com   

RESERVATIONS FOR THE GAY HILL SONS OF HERMANN LODGE NO. 193 DECEMBER 5th CHRISTMAS PARTY AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVERESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING 836.7006 BY NOVEMBER 30th $7/lodge member - children under 12 free - $8/non-members and members' guests.  SOCIAL: 5:30PM, CATERED MEAL AT 7PM WITH CHRISTMAS DANCE AFTERWARDS

LEDBETTER’S CHRISTMAS LANE OF LIGHTS BEGINNING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND UNTIL CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN LEDBETTER, located on Hwy. 290 and FM 1291, FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENINGS 6-9PM.  ALL PROCEEDS GO TO LEDBETTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.  www.ledbetterschristmaslaneoflights.com or check out Facebook @ Ledbetter Laneoflights.  INFO # 979 412.4167 (DEBORAH)

LEXINGTON CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SATURDAY (Nov. 28) 9AM-4PM @ AMERICAN LEGION BUILDING (LEXINGTON ) ARTS - CRAFTS - FOOD - DRINKS - AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 6

BRENHAM’S CONCEALED HANDGUN CLASS WILL BE HELD DECEMBER 1st & 2nd CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AND CLASS LOCATION 979 836.0986

SHELBY AMERICAN LEGION POST #602 AND AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY TUESDAY (Dec.1) A CATERED MEAL WILL BE SERVED, AUXILIARY MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BRING A DESSERT AND AN ITEM OR TWO FOR THE SILENT AUCTION. DOORS OPEN AT 5PM

COATS FOR KIDS if you wish to donate a new or slightly used coat (all sizes), hats, gloves or books please drop them off at the following location in Brenham, Citizens State Bank, Bank of Brenham, Wood Forest Bank, Ktex/KWHI business office, Wells Fargo Bank, Brookshire Bros., Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union.  Lawrence Greer @ Brenham Cleaners will clean coats for kids items for free.  Info # 979 530.8490 - Alberta Hlozek 

HOSTS, Help One Student to Succeed IS A READING INTERVENTION PROGRAM AT ALTON ELEMENTARY LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WHO CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD, 30 MINUTES A WEEK!  277.6638 (Fabian Swartz)

THE LADIES AUXILIARY OF VFW POST 7104 - BRENHAM IS SPONSORING A CHILDREN'S FILM FESTIVAL ON NOVEMBER 21st.  

ON SALE!...WCHLA, THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER'S LATEST COOKBOOK, FOREVER YOUNG, VOL. V, THIS YEAR'S THEME FOR THE SENIOR CENTER COOKBOOK IS THE GREAT DEPRESSION AND WWII YEARS.  FOREVER YOUNG, VOLUME V CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE CENTER FOR $12.00, FOR INFO CALL 979 836.6552.  ALL COOKBOOK PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE HOME DELIVERY MEAL PROGRAM

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT 7:30, BRENHAM CHURCH OF CHRIST, 2800 VICTORY LANE IS SPONSORING A 12 STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM USING THE SERENITY BIBLE

THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA) IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY FARM LOANS DUE TO DAMAGES AND LOSSES CAUSED BY FREEZING TEMPERATURES ON APRIL 6, 2009 THROUGH APRIL 8, 2009.  WASHINGTON COUNTY IS ELIGIBLE.  FARMERS WHO WANT TO APPLY FOR EMERGENCY LOANS, SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 15, 2010.  THE FSA OFFICE IS LOCATED AT 520 S. FRONT STREET, BELLVILLE, TX  INFO # 979 865.3138, ext. 2

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SAMARITAN'S PURSE IS ACCEPTING FILLED SHOEBOXES FOR CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD WHO GET LITTLE OR NOTHING FOR CHRISTMAS.  THE BRENHAM COLLECTION CENTER WILL BE LOCATED AT 307 SYCAMORE STREET, in the garage area.  HOURS:  8:30AM-5PM - MONDAY THRU SATURDAY...SUNDAY:  1:30-5PM.  THE TRUCK WILL BE LOADED SUNDAY EVENING AND TAKEN TO COLLEGE STATION MONDAY NOV. 23rd 

TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, BRAZOS COUNTY, IS OFFERING A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION TRAINING COURSE, $110, DECEMBER 2 & 3 @ BRAZOS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, 210 N. Texas Ave, Bryan, TX. COST INCLUDES TRAINING MATERIALS, COURSEBOOK ON CD, AND THE STATE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION.  PREFER PRE-REGISTRATION BUT WALK-INS WELCOME.  979 458.2025 (Julie Prouse)

UNITY THEATRE LINEUP (Brenham, TX)
December 3 - 20, 2009 - It's a Wonderful Life:  A Live Radio Play
June 2010 - On Golden Pond
Subscriptions for the new season are on sale now at the Unity Theatre box office.  Subscribers receive discounted tickets, as well as choice seating and notices before all special events.  For information or to purchase a subscription, call the box office 979 830.8358  www.UnityBrenham.org 

BURTON HERITAGE SOCIETY - FALL FUNDRAISING PARTIES, enjoy food, fun and help support the ongoing efforts of preservation and preservation and protection of the historic Mt Zion church and the Burton Railroad Depot.  Info # 979 289.2012 or 713 725.3202 burtondepot@burtonheritagesociety.org 
November 21st - Flavors of Fall

2009 NOVEMBER 21:  DRIVE-THRU FISH DINNER & GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER, beginning at 10am, @ Johnson-Ferguson Academy, 1012 East Main Street, Brenham, TX.  For tickets call 979 836.4156.  $8/plate

2009 NOVEMBER 21:  You are invited to a CHRISTMAS PROGRAM presented by Minnie Pause & the Hot Flashes hosted by The Ruth Circle of Bellville UM Church, Bellville, TX., 1pm, refreshments following concert...tickets $7/ea. Info # 979 865.5976.  Come share Peace on Earth...Joy in Christ...Rockin' with Jesus

2009 NOVEMBER 27, 28: CHAPPELL HILL DESPERADOS TRAIL RIDING CLUB ANNUAL CAMPOUT & TRAILRIDE, gates open at 4pm on Friday, trail ride leaves camp site at 9:30am on Saturday.  All Clubs and wagons welcome, lots of parking for RV's.....FM 1371 off hwy. 290 Chappell Hill, TX.  Info # 979 525.7825 (Columbus)...979 661.0783 (Raymond)...979 525.6550 (John Boy)

2009 DECEMBER 4, 5:  DOWNTOWN BRENHAM CHRISTMAS STOLL, Friday (5-10pm) Saturday (10am-8pm) featuring Christmas Movies on the Square (Friday only, bring your lawn chairs) - carriage rides (Friday only) - live entertainment - shop & enjoy more that 40 shops & restaurants - Gingerbread tour of homes - jingle bell stroll 5k (Saturday morning, 8:30am) - Christmas at the Farmers Market (Saturday, 8am-5pm) Parade of Lights (Saturday, 6pm) 

2009 DECEMBER 5:  BENEFIT for RHONDA BERTSCH VASQUEZ, of Austin, TX. formerly of Fayetteville, 5pm until auction ends, @ St John Catholic Church Pavilion & Center, serving beef stew (eat in or bring your container to go) bake sale, live auction starts at 7pm.  Live auction items can be dropped of at Fayetteville Bank, attention:  Sarah.  Rhonda is in need of a kidney transplant, due to mounting medical bills from her chronic medical condition, her family is putting on a benefit to help.  Donation accepted at Fayetteville Bank C/O Rhonda Vasquez or mail to Fayetteville Bank, C/O Rhonda Vasquez/Medical Acct, P O Box 9, Fayetteville, TX 78940.  

2009 DECEMBER 5:  The CITY OF NAVASOTA TOURISM DEPARTMENT presents the inaugural BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG STARS JAM (rain or shine) in Downtown Navasota, gates open at noon; the Jam features Navasota native and blues artist Randy Pavlock, Texas Country artists Max Stalling and Seth James and special guest Ray Wylie Hubbard - playing at 1pm, 3pm, 7pm and 9pm. Presale tickets $8 at The Navasota Center, Cavender's - College Station, and online at http://www.NavasotaTX.gov/concert tickets at the gate the day of the show $10.  NAVASOTA LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE:  6pm.  Info # 936 825.7055

2009 DECEMBER 6:  17th ANNUAL ELLINGER POLKA FEST - Polka Mass, 10:30am, fried chicken & sausage dinner after Mass, @ C of C Hall - Ellinger, TX, hwy. 71 between LaGrange and Columbus, dance to music by The Dujka Brothers and the Red Ravens (dance tickets $7.50) Doors open:  9am.  $7.50/adults & to go...$4/children, 12 & under

2009 DECEMBER 6:  BURTON HERITAGE SOCIETY and the SARAH EVENING CIRCLE of ST JOHN'S UCC presents "CHRISTMAS AT THE DEPOT & THE COUNTRY HOMES TOUR 2009"  Burton Heritage Society will have "Railroad stew" and "Conductor chili" for sale starting at 11am, $6.  Info # 979 289.2031 or www.burtonheritagesociety.org for advance tickets for the home tour ($10) call 979 289.2485 or purchase them at 400 N. Main Street, Burton, TX.  Help support the LAKE LOONS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY RUN by bringing an unwrapped children's gift to drop off at the depot

2009 DECEMBER 12: 
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2009 beginning at 10am, @ Mt Zion United Methodist Church, 500 High Street.  Keynote speaker:  Pastor Charlotte Mitchell, Founder/Teacher of the Word of God Evangelistic Ministries, Houston, TX
Other speakers include:  Sis. Kimberly Crawford, Christian Divas Ministries (Brenham) - Pastor Bettye Tompkins, Salem House of Blessings (Navasota) - Pastor Elizabeth Grant, New Bethel Holiness Church (Brenham).  Intercessory prayer:  9:45am.  Registration $10 - men are welcome to attend -
INFO # 979 836.6744


2010 JANUARY 28:  DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE WCHLA The Senior Activity Center, 1210 S. Market, Old Brenham Elementary School Campus, 9:30am - one hour lunch - 2:30pm.  Call 979 836.6552 or register at the center.  Class limited to 30 students.  $12/AARP Members.....$12/Non-members

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               KWHI AM 1280 COUNTRY STORE buy, sell or trade items...

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LIVE PROGRAM, heard Monday through Friday, 8:10 - 9:00 am

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CALL IN DURING THE TIME THE COUNTRY STORE IS ON THE AIR, 979 836-9937, No Charge...please, do not call in every day

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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)...written ads must be brief, list no more than four items

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PERSONAL SERVICES, lawn care, sewing, babysitting, pet sitting, etc. aired on 
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF AUSTIN COUNTY ReSTORE open to the public.  17 West Main (parking in the back of building) Bellville, TX, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am-5:30pm...Donations always welcome...Volunteers needed to work in the store.  Call if interested 979 865.2855...all proceeds to benefit their affiliate in building homes

SAFE RIDERS CHILD SAFETY SEAT DISTRIBUTION & EDUCATION PROGRAM, classes held 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month (4-5pm) @ New Beginnings Pregnancy Center, 1020 E. Blue Bell, Brenham- call to reserve a spot 979 836.0397.  Class schedule: Oct. 21, Nov. 4 & 18, Dec. 2 & 16

THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER (FOREVER YOUNG) RESALE SHOP is in need of donations of wares, clothing small appliances, deco, etc.  All donations are tax deductible.  Items can be left at the center, 1200 S. Market or call 979 836.6552 to have donations picked up.  Proceeds from Forever Young support the senior lunch programs

WCHLA - SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER is taking reservations to ride the new handicap van.  The van will be picking up seniors at the homes on Mondays for shopping, Tuesday for beauty shop and doctor's appointments, Wednesdays for excursions around the country side Thursdays for lunch and activities at the senior center.  On Fridays the van will be used for special event trips.  Seniors will be picked up at 9:30 and returned by 1:45.  To reserve your seat call 836.6552 before 3 o'clock the previous day.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER'S SUPPORT GROUP hosted by Kruse Village, 1700 E. Stone Street, Brenham, meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6-7pm, caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease or Related dementias are invited to attend.  Info # 979 830.1996 (Beth Chambers)  Free and open to the public

COUNTRY MUSIC JAMBOREE on the first Friday evening of each month, a country and western jamboree at the old elementary school campus, located on South Market Street.  Doors open; 6pm Show starts; 7pm - burgers, sandwiches and desserts will be on sale * admission $5.00 * Proceeds benefit Brenham Senior Citizen's Center 

THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER (FOREVER YOUNG) RESALE SHOP
open Monday thru Friday, 9am-3pm, 1210 S. Market, the old Brenham Elementary School campus.  Every Wednesday is a 1/2 price sale on everything in the shop which features the children's corner, women's boutique, men's clothing, and books, glassware, linens, patterns, fabric and many more items.  WCHLA's Senior Activity Center a 501c3 non-profit, all donations are tax deductible 979 836-6552.  SPECIAL SALE $1, $2 and $3 sale...the first week of November.  Every Wednesday is half off on all Christmas items until Christmas.  All proceeds benefit Center's home delivered and congregate meal programs.  

The
WASHINGTON COUNTY SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER in need of donations...
FOOD FOR SENIOR'S PETS program is in need of donated pet food.  To donate dog/cat food for the pets of homebound seniors call the center 836-6552.   
ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES if you have quilting, sewing, needlework, painting, woodworking, etc. supplies you would like to donate to the center call 836-6552.
ESCORT PROGRAM is in need of persons  to help transport seniors that are no longer able to drive themselves.  For more information call 836-6552.  

FAITH MISSION
now has two locations for all shopping needs.  The HIGGINS BRANCH on Loop 577 has daily specials on clothing, toys, jewelry and other miscellaneous items.  The Alamo Center, has large items such as furniture, appliances and electronics.  The ALAMO CENTER is located across from the bus station at E. Alamo & Clinton.  Hours for both locations are Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Faith Mission...serving Washington and surrounding counties with faith-based counseling, emergency food, shelter and medical needs for the temporarily displaced and unfortunate

WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHY LIVING ASSOC. senior center is located at the old Brenham Elementary School campus, 1200 South Market in Brenham, the hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday.  Lunch is served every week day, free for those 60 and over, donations appreciated, make lunch reservations at least 1 day ahead by calling 836.6552 or 830.0612.  The center also services all homebound seniors of Washington County through a home delivery lunch program, call the center for details.

HELP SUPPORT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AUSTIN COUNTY collecting aluminum cans to help support the organization.  This is a way for the community to lend a helping hand.  Turn your cans into dollars for roofing, siding or lumber for the Habitat home.  Drop off cans at anytime behind the office at 17 West Main, Bellville, TX.  Info number 979.865.2855 leave message