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JUNIOR MAIFEST COSTUME PICK-UP WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY (Mar. 10 & 11) 11AM-6PM @ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

BEST LITTLE COWBOY GATHERING IN TEXAS FRIDAY & SATURDAY (Mar. 12, 13) - ACTIVITIES: CHUCK WAGON EXHIBITS * BBQ COOK-OFF * DUTCH OVEN DEMONSTRATIONS * DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF * COWGIRLS BALL (Friday night) * CHILDREN'S EVENTS * HORSE CLINICS AND MORE...
@ LA GRANGE, TX  INFO # 979 249.3033 VENDORS WANTED 979 702.0086 (Bobby Gronewald) www.bestlittlecowboygathering.com  

CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE INVITES YOU TO BUY, SELL AND TRADE AT THEIR SECOND SATURDAY (Mar 13) MARKET DAY ON THE HISTORICAL COURTHOUSE GROUNDS.  VENDOR SPACES  ARE 
F R E E -- CRAFTS - WOODWORKING - HOMEMADE JAMS - JELLIES - ANTIQUES - PLANTS - JEWELRY AND MORE  

INDUSTRY VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT DRIVE-THRU BBQ CHICKEN & SAUSAGE FUNDRAISER SUNDAY (Mar. 14) 11AM-1PM @ INDUSTRY FIREMAN'S HALL.  TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED, IN ADVANCE ONLY, FROM INDUSTRY AREA BUSINESSES, INDUSTRY FIREMEN OR BY CALLING 979 357.2885        $8/plate

BENEFIT FOR DON SCHULZ & FAMILY (Don had beaten breast cancer several years ago, however, it has now reoccurred, at this point, Don has no insurance)  SUNDAY (Mar. 14) @ SONS OF HERMANN HALL, GIDDINGS, TX.  BBQ MEAL: 11AM-2PM, AUCTION: 1PM.  DONATIONS OF AUCTION ITEMS OR CASH ARE WELCOME.  A FUND IS SET UP AT CLASSIC BANK OF GIDDINGS, PHONE GARY PIETSCH 979 542.6666.  CONTACT PERSONS:  979 366.2835 (ALTON WEISER) - 979 542.3181 (ERNIE VOIGHT).  CONTACT RUDY MAYER, (TXS12271) AUCTIONEER 979 716.3148...IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION BY CREDIT CARD MC / VISA / AMEX / DISCOVER  

CITY OF BRENHAM RECREATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS "MOVIE IN THE PARK" -- CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, 7:50PM, THURSDAY (Mar. 18) @ HOHLT PARK, F R E E   ADMISSION THE MOVIE IS BASED ON THE CHILDREN'S BOOK, THE ANIMATED ADVENTURE FOLLOWS A SCIENTIST WHO TRIES TO SOLVE WORLD HUNGER ONLY TO SEE THINGS GO AWRY AS FOOD FALLS FROM THE SKY IN ABUNDANCE.  BRING YOUR BLANKETS AND LAWN CHAIRS...CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

SPRING BIKER SUNDAY (Mar. 21) @ JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTER SOMERVILLE , TX , STARTING AT 9:30AM .  GUEST MINISTER, PASTOR MIKE LOHMAN (Champions Fellowship/Corpus Christi, TX).  INFO # 979 229.2291.  ALL BIKES, BIKERS & PATCHES ARE WELCOME.  MEET & GREET:  9AM -- BLESSING OF THE BIKES & CITY RIDE:  9:45AM -- SERVICE:  10:30AM -- FOOD & FELLOWSHIP TO FOLLOW  

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS AWARD TO JACK MEEKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MIRACLE FARM BY THE GRAND LODGE OF TEXAS AND GRAHAM MASONIC LODGE - BRENHAM, TX.  FRIDAY (Mar. 26) 6:30PM

BRENHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT (all you can eat) FISH FRY FRIDAY (Mar. 26) 5:30-8pm @ BRENHAM FIRE DEPT. TRAINING CENTER , TICKETS AVAILABLE ROBERT'S SERVICE STATION, HODDE REAL ESTATE, ANY BFD MEMBER OR CALL 337.7300 (fire station) -- PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE BRENHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT ----- $10/in advance - $11/at the door

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHOOTING CLUB DINNER (catfish and chicken tenders) & LIVE AUCTION FRIDAY (Mar. 26) @ KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL (BRENHAM) SOCIAL HOUR:  6PM -- DINNER:  7PM FOLLOWED BY THE LIVE AUCTION.  $15/advance -- $17/at door -- KIDS UNDER 10 FREE.  MEAL CATERED BY BIG DADDY'S...TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BUCCANEER FOOD STORE, WEBB PRINTING, BRENHAM FLORAL, GUN WORLD, MAX'S DONUTS OR CONTACT FINNEY CLAY 836.0986

CENTRAL TEXAS BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION 2nd ANNUAL SPRING BEEKEEPING SCHOOL SATURDAY (Mar. 27) BEGINNING AT 9AM .  THE SCHOOL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THERE IS NO REGISTRATION FEE.  PLEASE BRING A COVERED-DISH TO SHARE FOR LUNCH, HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS WILL BE PROVIDED.  INFO # 979 277.0411 (Michael) centraltexasbeekeepers@gmail.com  

THE TEXAS CZECH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY WILL HOST A TRIBUTE TO CZECH VETERANS SATURDAY (Mar. 27) @ CALDWELL CIVIC/VISITOR CENTER.  8AM:  REGISTRATION, COFFEE, KOLACHES AND CZECH FELLOWSHIP -- 9AM:  OPENING CEREMONIES

SOMERVILLE BAND JAZZ CONCERT/CHILI SUPPER/SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER SATURDAY (Mar. 27) 6:30-9PM @ YEGUA CENTER .  DINE-IN OR TO GO ORDERS, TICKETS ($8) AVAILABLE FROM ANY BAND STUDENT OR AT THE DOOR.  INFO # 979 596.2477  

6th ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST SHOWCASE & AUCTION - 2010 ARTS & APPETIZERS TUESDAY (Mar. 30) 5:30-7PM @ BRENHAM NATIONAL BANK LOBBY, ARTWORK WILL BE ON EXHIBIT IN THE BANK LOBBY PRIOR TO THE EVENT MARCH 29th & 30th FROM 9AM-5PM, EVENT SPONSORED BY THE BRENHAM ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION.  PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE ART STUDENTS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING, BISD ART PROGRAMS, AND THE BRENHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

CAMP FOR ALL (Burton, TX) HILL TOP BIKE RIDE 2010 SATURDAY (April 3) BEGINNING AT 8AM - RAIN OR SHINE - 2010 BP MS 150 RECOMMENDED RIDE - 22, 39 AND 63 MILE ROUTES.  $50/rider

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY @ MIRACLE FARM, SATURDAY (April 3) 10:30am-3pm, BBQ LUNCH SERVED 11:30AM-1PM, RESERVATIONS FOR THE BBQ MEAL DEADLINE IS MARCH 29th.  INFO # 979 836.0901 info@miraclefarm.org 

AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR “RELAY FOR LIFE” TEAM SPONSORING A FUNDRAISER MEAL, MONDAY (April 5) SERVING SMOTHERED STEAK MEALS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS, PICK UP @ AUSTIN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 5-7PM, $8/plate.  MEAL TICKETS AVAILABLE AT AUSTIN COUNTY STATE BANK, CITIZENS STATE BANK AND FIRST NATIONAL BANK UNTIL MARCH 31st  

CITIZENS STATE BANK – BRENHAM BRANCH SPONSORING A DRIVE-THRU CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DINNER BENEFITING RELAY FOR LIFE, WEDNESDAY (April 7) 4-6PM @ CITIZENS STATE BANK DRIVE-THRU PARKING LOT.  TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM ANY CITIZENS STATE BANK BRENHAM EMPLOYEE ----- TICKETS $8ea.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS celebration of art expressed SATURDAY (April 10) - DOWNTOWN SOMERVILLE, TX FEATURING - AIRING OF THE QUILTS - ART SHOW & SALE - AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST - AREA HOME GARDEN TOURS - CINDERELLA'S QUILT SALE - STORYTELLING & HISTORICAL RECOLLECTIONS - CHILDREN'S ART ACTIVITIES - PERFORMING ARTS - LOST ART EXHIBITIONS - ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS - FOOD - FUN & MUSIC.  THE EVENTS HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE - INFO # 979 596.2383 festivalofhearts@live.com 

ST JOHN AME CHURCH – BRENHAM SPONSORING A BBQ CHICKEN DINNER/ DRIVE-THRU FUNDRAISER (1/2 chicken, with all the trimmings) FRIDAY (April 16) SERVING, 4:30-6:30PM @ 1013 EAST ALAMO STREET .  FOR TICKETS CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE 836.4156 (Andrea)  Catered by Schovajsa Catering   TICKETS $8ea.

BRENHAM HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2000 -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR YOUR 10 YEAR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNION ON APRIL 17, 2010.  TO LEARN MORE ABOUT IT AND TO REGISTER, VISIT THE WEB SITE www.brenhamhigh2000.com YOU CAN ALSO SEE FACEBOOK AT "Brenham High School Class of 2000 10 Year Reunion"  EMAIL QUESTIONS TO reunionBHS2000@gmail.com 

THE BRENHAM CHILDREN’S CHORUS 7th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT SUNDAY (April 25) 4PM @ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL INSTITUTE -ROUND TOP, TX  

5th ANNUAL HOSPICE SOIREE - LAS VEGAS NIGHTS - HOSTED BY HOSPICE BRAZOS VALLEY BRENHAM BRANCH. SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 - 6-11PM @ FIREMAN'S TRAINING CENTER, BRENHAM, TX.  THE EVENING INCLUDES A CATERED MEAL, AUCTION, MUSIC & DANCING.  INFO # 979 277.9525 dwarmke@hospicebrazosvalley.com

LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER & WELLNESS CLINIC FOR DOGS WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY, 7AM-6PM @ ANIMAL FRIENDS – CONNIE CLINIC LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE, 3901 Hwy. 36 N – 979 277.0400 - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED DOG OWNERS FOR A LIMITED TIME  

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS HOSTING A VARIETY OF SAFETY SEMINARS
MARCH 8        - PREVENTING SLIPS, TRIPS, AND FALLS
APRIL 12         - ERGONOMICS
MAY 10           - PREVENTING BACK INJURIES
JUNE 14          - MANAGING STRESS

ENJOY LUNCH ON ONE OR ALL OF THESE DATES AND LEARN HOW TO STAY SAFE ON AND OFF THE JOB!  ALL SESSIONS AR $25 EA. AND ARE HELD FROM 12 NOON-1:30PM ON THE DATE INDICATED.  PARTICIPANTS MAY BRING THEIR LUNCH FROM HOME OR REGISTER FOR LUNCH TO BE PROVIDED FROM $10 EXTRA EA. SESSION.  TO REGISTER CALL 979 836.0737.  AMERICAN RED CROSS, 509 S. Baylor, Brenham, TX -- 979 836.0737 -- www.houstonredcross.org 

THE 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

WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL JUNETEENTH ASSOCIATION presents ANNUAL ROYALTY RECEPTION & PARADE 2010 -- Theme:  "A New Beginning" 
APRIL 18    - GOSPEL MUSICAL, LOCATION TBA
MAY 22      - WCHJA ROYALTY RECEPTION @ MT ZION UMC, 500 High Street
JUNE 5       - ANNUAL JUNETEENTH BALL, 8PM-UNTIL @ K of C HALL, Loop 577
JUNE 18     - CONCERT IN THE PARK, 8PM-MIDNIGHT @ FIREMAN'S PARK - MUSIC BY "Eugene Eugene"
JUNE 19     - OPENING CEREMONY, 9:30AM @ COURTHOUSE SQUARE
                    PARADE, 10:30AM kick off
                    ACTIVITIES @ FIREMAN'S PARK, 12 Noon -- for more information on any of the activities call 979 836.9438
  

TRINITY WELLNESS CENTER - EDUCATIONAL CLASSES  
MONDAY - 1:00PM - HEALTHY LIVING SERIES - FREE - (no RSVP required)
MONDAY - 5:00 PM - DIABETES REFRESH - FREE - (no RSVP required)
TUESDAY - 10:00AM - DO WELL BE WELL (Diabetes class) - FREE - (RSVP)
TUESDAY - 1:00PM - DIABETES REFRESH - FREE - (no RSVP required)
TUESDAY - 5:30PM - SMOKING CESSATION - $35 for materials - (RSVP)
WEDNESDAY - 10:00AM - MATTER OF BALANCE SERIES (CONCERNS ABOUT FALLING) - FREE (RSVP)
WEDNESDAY - 1:00-5:00PM - WELLNESS WEDNESDAY (IMMUNIZATIONS)
CALL FOR INFORMATION OR RSVP 979 830.5017, 2111 SOUTH DAY STREET - BRENHAM, TX 

AARP - IRS TAX-AIDE -- FREE INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE SESSIONS FEBRUARY 1st thru APRIL 14th,  @ ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH (PAC) corner of Germania and South Park.   SESSIONS EACH MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 9AM-1PM.  THIS SERVICE PROVIDED BY AARP TAX-AIDE VOLUNTEERS TO MIDDLE AND LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS FOR THE ELDERLY.  E-FILING WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE AT NO COST

WCHLA, THE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER’S COMPUTER LAB IS IN NEED OF WORKING COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THEIR COMPUTER TRAINING CLASS IS GROWING AS THEIR MEMBERSHIP INCREASES. INFO # 979 836.6552

WASHINGTON COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL FAMILY PARTNERS INTERESTED IN AN AFFORDABLE HABITAT HOUSE. FOR FAMILY PARTNER SELECTION AND APPLICATION FORMS GO TO www.wchh.org  or contact Marjorie Baker, 979 421.9585 baker0151@sbcglobal.net 

UNITY THEATRE OFFERS A DRAMATIC EDUCATION CHOOSE FROM ADULT ACTING, AFTER SCHOOL OR SPRING BREAK DRAMA CAMPS, OR WINTER WORKSHOPS IN LIGHTING, SET BUILDING OR STAGE MANAGEMENT.  FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEB SITE www.UnityBrenham.org or call 979 830.1460

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

UNITY THEATRE LINEUP (Brenham, TX)
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 

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

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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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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

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. 

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