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EC Book Club Enjoys Novel The El Campo Book Club meets today at 5 p.m. at the El Campo Library. Note the new day. This month they review Walter for Elephants by Sara Gruen, a novel recounting the memories of a man who once ran away and joined a traveling circus. For information call Phyllis Hodges at 543-8391.

TODAY

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 2786 Meeting The regular monthly meeting of the ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2786 is today at 9 a.m. at the Vets Memorial Home.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

'Walking 9 to 5' Host Bake Sale The El Campo Clerical/Para Professional Association's 'Walking 9 to 5' team hosts a bake sale Friday, Oct. 5 at the ECISD Administration Office from 8 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For questions call 543-6771.

Car Wash Fundraiser Oct. 6 Class of 2008, 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip students will be having a car wash fund-raiser on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at El Campo McDonald's Restaurant. Donations will be accepted. Disclaimer: The 8th grade Washington Trip and/or fund-raisers are not sponsored by St. Philip Catholic School.

Wharton Rotary Presents Bellamy Brothers Wharton Rotarians present their 16th Annual Legends of Western Music Gala Oct. 6 at the Wharton Civic Center. This year's featured musicians are the Bellamy Brothers. Heavy hors d'oeuvres are served at 6 p.m., the music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and support Wharton Rotary projects. Tickets are available in El Campo at the law office of Karen Meinardus, 411 W. Jackson.

Trade Days Fundraiser Celebration Faith Christian Academy and For All Seasons hosts its 1st Annual Trade Days Fund-raiser Celebration Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the corner of Armstong and Richmond streets in Wharton. Vendors will include concessions, craft booths, metal art, on-site photography studio, pumpkin patch, children's activities and more. Admission is $5; children 12 and under free. Booth rentals available. For information call 979-531-1000.

SUNDAY, OCT. 7

EC/Hillje SPJST Monthly Meeting El Campo Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 will hold its monthly meeting in Hillje at the Lodge Hall on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring a dessert dish. Food will be furnished by the lodge. Members and guests are welcome.

Participate In The 'Life Chain' Prayer El Campo Life Advocates will host an hour of prayer for an end to abortion, for those who are anti-life, for our country and its leaders. Family and friends of all ages can participate in the Life Chain to be held downtown on Sunday, Oct. 7 from 3-4 p.m. at the Gazebo in Evans Park just prior to 3 p.m. Feel free to bring chairs, umbrellas and water.

Taiton Community Center Fall Festival Taiton Community Center Fall Festival will be Sunday, Oct. 7 for a fun-filled day. Amazing turkey and homemade dressing dinner to go and eat in. Plates are $7. Live auction, turkey shoot, kiddie games and rides, country store, cake wheel, raffle and more. Serving starts at 11 a.m. For information call A.J. Kresta at 541-3140.

MONDAY, OCT. 8

Wharton Book Review Club Meeting Wharton Book Review Club begins its 2007-2008 season Monday, Oct. 8 at 9:30 a.m. with coffee and refreshments in the Wharton County Historical Museum, 3615 N. Richmond Road in Wharton. The program follows at 10 a.m. with Ted Lashley presenting a musical program. Season memberships are $20 and individual reviews are $5. For information call Sally Soderquist at 979-532- 4936, Sammy Lou Franks at 979-532-4615 or Dorothy Hensley at 543-5837.

Derby Doll Booster Club Meeting The Derby Doll Booster Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at J.Brew's. All Derby Doll parents are encouraged to attend.

Saddle Club Monthly Meeting Saddle Club monthly meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 8 at 5:15 p.m. at the Ozarka meeting room.

Outdoor 4H Club Meeting The Outdoor 4-H Club will meet in the Ozarka meeting room on Monday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCT. 9

KJZT Meeting KJZT will meet Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. at St. Philip Parish Hall. A meal will be served and members are asked to bring a dessert.

Grace Tabernacle Service Dynamic singing and preaching at the first service of Grace Tabernacle held at the Northside Center on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. For more information call Keith Clark at 832-729-1884.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

B&G Club Southwest Airlines Tickets The Boys & Girls Club of El Campo holds a drawing at the Oct. 11 Snag, Tag and Brag Seafood Fund-raiser, with the prize being two tickets on Southwest Airlines to any city to which the airline flies within the continental U.S. Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. They may be obtained at the club, from directors and staff or from the Leader- News (which, unfortunately, is currently under construction. The back door may be used.)

Veterans Service Office Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday during October. Office hours are 7:30 a.m.noon and 1-4 p.m. The office is located at 1017 N. Alabama Road in Wharton. Phone 532-1311.

BEEs Sell Decorative Street Lamps The BEEs have eight new decorative street lamps for sale. They will be placed on either corner around Walgreen's. To purchase a lamp or for more information call Carolyn Kelly at 543-2397 or Ruth Sacco at 543-5339.

Cattle Call Pen of 3 Raffle Tickets The Heritage Center will conduct a drawing at the Oct. 6 Cattle Call Fund-raiser, with first prize being a Pen of 3 F-1 Heifers or $3,000 gift card and second prize being $750. The tiger-striped heifers are bred to black. If the winner chooses the gift card rather than the cattle, the cattle will be auctioned off, with those proceeds also benefiting the Heritage Center. Raffle tickets are $75 each and may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce or Heritage Center directors. Dinner tickets are $50 each.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12

Alumni Homecoming Dance The Louise Mighty Hornet Band will host an 'Alumni Homecoming Dance' for Louise ISD Alumni and adult guest on Friday, Oct. 12 at the school cafeteria following the game. Admission is $5 per person. Music is by DJ-Daren Jurosek. A light snack will be served.

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

Derby Doll Mini Clinic Registration Deadline Derby Doll Mini Clinic is Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. until noon in the old gym at El Campo High School. The deadline to register to guarantee a T-shirt is Oct. 1. Ages are 4 years old through 8th grade. The cost is $30 per child with each additional child per family at $15. Registration papers are being sent home with your child from school and they are available at the ECHS principal's office. Registration is also Saturday, Oct. 13 at 8:30 a.m. at the old gym. The mini clinic dancers will perform with the Dolls at the Bay City pregame, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Call Dobie Rod for information at 543-8018.

Huge Garage Sale Oct. 13 Class of 2008 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is having a huge garage sale Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Fire Training Field behind Friendship Park. Most items $1. Lots of miscellaneous items. (Disclaimer: The 8th grade Washington Trip and/or fund-raisers are not sponsored by St. Philip Catholic School).

Rosary Rally At Evans Park Oct. 13 A "Rosary Rally" is being held in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at noon, Saturday, Oct. 13 in Evans Park in downtown El Campo. "America Needs Fatima" is the theme of the event, which should last about an hour. This marks the 90th anniversary in which it is believed that the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three Portugal children delivering instructions for peace and salvation.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

Lakeview Cemetery Annual Meeting The annual meeting of Lakeview Cemetery will be Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. at Commercial State Bank, Gold Room, 401 N. Mechanic St. Enter at side door.

Homecoming Services At Pilgrim Rest Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will host a 90th Homecoming service on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. with guest speaker Rev. D. Henderson of Mt Arie Baptist Church in Weimar.

St. Philip School Hosting Fundraiser St. Philip Catholic School is offering items for sale from the Reader's Digest Home and Gift Collection, including chocolates, snack items, gift items for the home (or for Christmas presents), magazine subscriptions, Disney High School Musical items, gift wrap and much more. To order or see a brochure, stop by the school office, see www.qsp.com and list St. Philip School as the participating school (account #710319364) or call Michelle Wilson at 543-3510.

Swimming Lessons at Aquatic Center The following schedule is currently in effect at the El Campo Aquatic Center: Tuesday through Thursday, 6-11 a.m. and 4-7 p.m.; Friday, 6-11 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Yoga, Monday at 5 p.m.; water aerobics, Tuesday and Thursday, 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.; arthritis water therapy, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:15 a.m. Swimming lessons will start in October. Call the ECAC at 543-1468 for information.

Ricebird Booster Club Meeting Ricebird Booster Club will meet every Monday during football season at 6:30 p.m. in the weight room classroom. Viewing of game film will follow the meeting.

Project Graduation Meeting Due to Open House at Myatt Elementary, the 2008 Project Graduation will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15.

Girl Scout Registration Register your daughter (ages 5-17) for Girl Scouts or to find out more, call Sarge at 543-2142. Spaces are available for all age levels.

Spay/Neuter Assistance Available The Matagorda County SPCA has a program to help financially disadvantaged people in Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County get their dogs/cats spayed/neutered. Please call the SPCA at (979)323-8787 for information about the program or for an application, or if interested in helping with this effort.

KC Truck Give-Away Raffle KC Truck Give-away - 500 tickets at $100 each - is Sunday, Oct. 21 at the KC Hall on Armory Road at the St. Robert Bellarmine Parish Picnic. No meal plate service, just food stands available. Auction, raffle, games, food stands, rides, live music, Folklorico Dancers and lots of fun. For questions call the Parish Office at 543-4298.

Crop Walk Registration Meeting The First United Methodist Church and other community churches are participating in the 2007 CROP Walk to be held Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. This Walk is held to help raise money for those who have to walk for food, water, or other necessitires. To organize a team attend the Recruiters' meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the FUMC Fellowship hall at 6 p.m. A light meal of sandwiches and chips will be served. Walk information will be shared as well as team packets distributed. For more infromation call Jackie Condra at 543-6838 or the church office.

Please Use Back Door of L-N Due to needed repairs at the El Campo Leader-News, the front of the building is under construction. Please excuse the mess as workers replace the facade of the building. For your convenience we do have a back entrance, accessed via the alley, in case the front door is inaccessible. Just drive into the alley or the parking lot adjacent to our building on East Jackson. Also, you may e-mail or fax information to the Leader-News and use your debit or credit card as a convenient way to pay for advertising, subscriptions and other bills. Please fax information to 979-543-0097. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks for your patience.