BLOOD DRIVE TODAY AND THURSDAY (8/20, 21) 9AM-3PM BOTH DAYS @ GERMANIA INSURANCE – NORTHSIDE SHOP BUILDING

FRIENDS OF BLUEBONNET OPRY THURSDAY (8/21) @ SILVER WINGS BALLROOM FEATURING STEPHEN PRIDE (Brother of Charlie Pride), KIMBERLY MURRAY, 3 APART PLUS THE BLUEBONNET OPRY HOUSE BAND. DOORS OPEN: 5:30 – FOOD SERVED FROM: 6:00 – SHOW STARTS: 7:30

BURTON AMERICAN LEGION MONTHLY DRIVE THRU THURSDAY (8/21) @ BURTON COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING STUFFED BAKED POTATOES WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS, TICKETS AVAILABLE AT VARIOUS BUSINESSES IN BURTON OR CALL 289-2167

AMERICAN LEGION BUDDY WRIGHT POST #48 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS BANQUET THURSDAY (8/21) @ THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL IN FIREMAN’S PARK. RSVP AT 836-5341

FRIENDS OF BLUEBONNET OPRY THURSDAY (8/21) @ SILVER WINGS BALLROOM FEATURING STEPHEN PRIDE (Brother of Charlie Pride), KIMBERLY MURRAY, 3 APART PLUS THE BLUEBONNET OPRY HOUSE BAND. DOORS OPEN: 5:30 – FOOD SERVED FROM: 6:00 – SHOW STARTS: 7:30

ANNUAL HOSPICE SOIREE – HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY – BRENHAM SATURDAY (8/23) 6PM @ FIREMAN’S TRAINING CENTER - FEATURING A CATERED MEAL – SILENT AUCTION – BAND & DANCING – LIVE AUCTION

SALEM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL FUND RAISER SUNDAY (8/24) @ BRENHAM FIREMAN’S TRAINING CENTER. INCLUDES A BARBECUE & AUCTION

BRENHAM VOLLEYBALL IS HOSTING A DRIVE THRU FUNDRAISER SERVING CHOPPED BEEF SANDWICHES ON SEPTEMBER 3^rd, FOR TICKETS CALL 830-3860  

  BRENHAM 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 * PROCEED BENEFIT BRENHAM SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER

2008 YEARBOOK PICK UP TIMES SCHEDULED FOR BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Thursday, August 21, 4:30-5:30pm

UPCOMING EVENTS
2008 AREA BLOOD DRIVES
Germania Insurance - Northside Shop Building, October 28th, 9am-3pm
Brenham Presbyterian Church - October 26th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Brenham High School - September 10th, 8am-4pm

The BRENHAM CHAPTER OF THE FORTNIGHTLY CLUB is collecting used books for their ANNUAL BOOK SALE next February, donations may be dropped off at the Nancy Carol Roberts Library in Brenham.  They are accepting books, DVD's, CD'S and tapes.

2008 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER:  DO WELL, BE WELL with DIABETES! an educational program for people with type 2 diabetes.  The five week series will be conducted by area physicians and health and nutrition professionals...all classes will be conducted on Mondays at 6:30pm at the Austin County Courthouse in the basement meeting room...the cost for the program is $15.00 per person and refreshments will be served...care givers of type 2 diabetes individuals are encouraged to participate too. Dates:  August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and September 8th.  Registration forms available by calling 979 865-5911 x249 sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Bellville General Hospital, and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services

2008 AUGUST 23:  HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY - BRENHAM invites you to put on your poodle skirt and bobbie socks, or roll up your sleeves on your white t-shirt and cruise back to the 50's for the 3rd annual HOSPICE SOIREE.  HBV is rockin' & rollin' along to provide end-of-life care to those who are facing a life-limiting illness, grief or loss.  The Fireman's Training Center in Brenham will set the scene for LOST IN THE 50's - SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL, 6-11pm, tickets are $50, Sponsorships available, contact Deanna Warmke at 979 277-9525 or visit www.hospicebrazosvalley.org and click on the jukebox for more information

2008 AUGUST 24:  ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (at the corner of Hillcrest and Airline, one block off Day St.) presents the GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK - Songs from the 20's, 30's, & 40's.  David Steven and the Morris Nelms Quartet will perform, free and open to the public, a reception will follow.  Info # 979 836-7248 or www.stpertersbrenham.org 

2008 AUGUST 28:  TAILGATE 2008 6pm, @ Fireman's Training Center-Brenham,  $25 per person, advance ticket sales only, includes delicious food from Design II.  Beer - - Wine - - live band - - auction - - and more.  Dancing begins at 8:30pm

2008 AUGUST 31:  IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR & HOMECOMING at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1390 Hwy. 90 West in Sealy, barbecue lunch served starting at 10:30am, Mexican food will also be available, plates to go and meat by the pound will also be sold, Ray Krenek on the dulcimer will provide music inside the hall and Krenek's and The Texas Sound will provide music under the pavilion before and after the Live Auction, there will also be rock climbing wall, moon walk, petting zoo, kiddie rides and games, plant stand, county store, grocery stand, fruit cocktail stand, snow cone and cake walk.  

2008 SEPTEMBER 5:  the BRENHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS will celebrate its 133rd ANNIVERSARY AS THE OLDEST PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE STATE, activities will be held on each campus, plus a community luncheon in the Banquet Room of the Blinn College student center from 11:30am - 1pm.  One of the highlights of the luncheon will be the introduction of several Distinguished Alumni from the district.   

2008 SEPTEMBER 13, 17-20:  140th WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR at Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham "Oldest County Fair in Texas" shows, rodeos, music and fun.  Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions.  979 836-4112 or visit www.washingtoncofair.com 
12th - KICK OFF WEEKEND - Kenny Orts and the Fender Benders, Free Admission
13th - KICK OFF WEEKEND - Key West Band - 8:30-12 midnight
14th - Gospel Fest
16th - Heart of America Carnival opens - Free Admission 
17th - Jesse and Noah - 8:30-9:30, The Bellamy Brothers - 10:00-11:30pm
18th - Rick O Toole - 8:30-9:30, Stoney Larue - 10:00-11:30pm
19th - Mark McKinney - 8:30-9:30, Kevin Fowler - 10:00-11:30pm
20th - Johnny Cooper - 9:00-10:30, 38 Special - 11:00-12:30
Season tickets:  $20, advance - $25, at gate
Daily admission: $12, adult - after 7pm $15
                              $3, children ages 6-12 years old
                              pre-school free
Senior Citizens Day, Thursday September 18th, 9am-6pm, age 60 and over $3.00
Shuttle bus stop - Friday, September 19th (high school) 5pm-1am
                               Saturday, September 20th (high school) 12 noon-2am

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

*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
*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)
*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

FOREVER YOUNG - RESALE STORE open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  It is located at the Senior Activity Center, 1200 S. Market, 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

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