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Pick A Pumpkin At Theta Delta Pumpkin Patch Theta Delta's 10th Annual Pumpkin Patch will be held at Socha's Nursery on the Loop from 8 a.m.-12 noon. Tickets are $5 per pumpkin. Proceeds go to local organizations in El Campo.

TODAY

Huge Garage Sale Today Class of 2008 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is having a huge garage sale today 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).

St. Robert's Youth Have Bake Sale The youth of St. Robert's Catholic Church are having a bake sale at Wal-Mart today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or until all goods are sold.

Rosary Rally At Evans Park A Rosary Rally is being held in honor of Our Lady of Fatima at noon today 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 some believe the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three Portuguese children delivering instructions for peace and salvation.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

Open House at ECHS El Campo High School will have an Open House Monday, Oct. 15 from 1-6:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to pick up report cards and visit with teachers during this time. For information call 543-6341.

LVFD BBQ Chicken Dinner Sunday Louise Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Barbecue Chicken Scholarship Dinner Sunday at the Fire Station from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. To-go plates only.

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

Homecoming Services At Pilgrim Rest Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will host a 90th homecoming service Sunday at 3 p.m. featuring guest preacher Rev. D. Henderson of Mount Arie Baptist Church in Weimar.

Holy Cross Parish Bazaar East Bernard-Riverside Hall will be the site Sunday of the Holy Cross Parish Bazaar. Barbecue beef, chicken and sausage with homemade dressing plates will begin serving at 11 a.m., auction at 12:30 p.m. and all kinds of games and entertainment throughout the day.

MONDAY, OCT. 15

Ricebird Booster Club Meeting Ricebird Booster Club meets 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 next 2008 Project Graduation meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15.

Heritage Center Directors Meeting Directors of the Heritage Center will meet Monday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Northside Center in the Conference Room.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

American Legion & Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 16 in the new hall beginning with a social at 6:30 p.m. and a meal at 7:15. Ladies Auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

Flu Shots For Senior Citizens Offered WCJC Senior Citizen Program and Girling Home Care will offer flu shots Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wharton County Junior College campus at the LaDieu Senior Center. Bring Medicare card and driver's license. Cost of $20 for those without Medicare. Blood pressure checks with EMS students will be taken. For more information call 979-532-6430.

FRIDAY, OCT. 19

Ricebird Red-Out Oct. 19 Wear your Ricebird Red-Out shirt to the Ricebird vs. Bay City game on Friday Oct. 19 and receive a Ricebird souvenir. The first 120 Ricebird fans wearing a Red-Out shirt to the game (any year or any design) must come through the main home gate on the West Norris side of the field to receive this souvenir. You must wear your Red-Out shirt to the game on this day to receive this souvenir.

Sunshine Ladies Host Fall Silver Coffee The Sunshine Ladies of El Campo Memorial Hospital hold their Fall Silver Coffee Friday, Oct. 19 from 9:30 a.m.- noon in the Gold Room of Commercial State Bank. Refreshments will be served. Contributions to the Sunshine Ladies will be accepted and all money received will be used to support the hospital.

COMING SOON

Book Signing Party Oct. 20 The El Campo Museum is hosting a book-signing party Oct. 20 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. New books from local children's authors Ginger Hollis of Louise, Rachel Ondrias of El Campo, Kaylyn Miska of Wharton and Ann Ryan of Bay City will be featured. Punch and cookies will be served. For information call the museum at 543-6885.

'Fun Day' For Louise-Hillje Citizens A 'Fun Day' for Louise-Hillje Citizens ages 55 and up is Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1:45-5 p.m. at the Louise Fire Station. Hospital testing from 1:45-2:45 p.m. Bingo, prizes and a hamburger supper can be enjoyed with friends in the afternoon. Call 979-648-2691 for information.

8th Grade Bake Sale Oct. 20 El Campo Middle School 8th grade students going on the Washington Trip will host a Bake Sale Saturday, Oct. 20 at Wal-Mart from 7 a.m.-noon. Disclaimer: The 8th Grade Washington Trip/Fundraisers are not sponsored by ECISD.

Knights of Columbus Pickup Drawing 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.

Presbyterian Halloween Carnival Oct. 21 First Presbyterian Church, 312 Depot, will host a Halloween Carnival Sunday, Oct. 21. Costume contest starts at 2 p.m.; sign in by 1:30 p.m. Carnival activities from 3-6 p.m. Contact church for information at 543-3658.

Ricebird Band Booster Meeting The Ricebird Band Booster meeting is Monday, Oct. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the El Campo High School Band Hall. For more information call Leticia Mulford at 543-5334.

Adult, Infant/Child CPR Classes American Red Cross will sponsor an Adult, Infant/Child CPR class at First Baptist Church in Wharton on Saturday, Oct. 27. Adult course from 8:30 a.m.-noon and Infant/ Child course from 1-5:30 p.m. The cost is $35. Registration fees payable by check or money order and must register no later than 48 hours prior to start of the class. For information call the American Red Cross office at 979-245-3056.

Library Hosts Great Pumpkin Bash The El Campo Branch Library would like to remind patrons ages 3-14 that it is time to pick up entry forms for the Annual Great Pumpkin Bash/Decorating Contest. All pumpkin handlers will find entry forms with rules and guidelines at the El Campo Library. Decorated pumpkins must be turned in Oct. 22-24 to qualify for prizes. For information call the library at 543-2362.

Veterans Service Office Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is 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 information call Carolyn Kelly at 543-2397 or Ruth Sacco at 543-5339.

Girl Scouts Now Registering Register your daughter ages 5-17 for Girl Scouts by calling Sarge at 543-2142.

Trick or Treat Bag Decorating Contest The El Campo Museum is having a Trick or Treat Bag Decorating contest during the month of October. Children will be divided into four age groups: 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-12. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each group. Bags and decorating materials will be provided, the children will supply the imagination. The bags will be on display at the Museum until Oct. 27. For information call the museum at 543-6885.

CROP Walk Registration Meeting The First United Methodist Church and other community churches are participating in the 2007 CROP Walk Sunday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. to raise money for those who have to walk for food, water or other necessities. To organize a team, attend the recruiters' meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the FUMC fellowship hall. A light meal of sandwiches and chips will be served. For information call Jackie Condra at 543-6838 or the church office.