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Derby Dolls Sell Engraved Bricks The Derby Doll Booster Club is selling engraved bricks to be displayed in front of the new practice gym on the high school campus. These bricks may have your name, class, organization or business on them. They can also be in honor of someone, in memory of someone, a current or past student. Bricks sell for $40 for two lines and $50 for three lines. To place an order contact Shree Roddy at 979-578-1796 or Lisa Altenhoff at 543-0151. Order forms may also be obtained from any Derby Doll member.

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.

Derby Doll Raffle Stadium Seats The Derby Doll Booster club will be selling chances to win a set of stadium seats at the football game against Bay City this Friday night. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The winner will be announced during the second quarter of the game.

Boys & Girls Host Teen Dance The Boys & Girls club of El Campo will be host the first Fifth Quarter Dance for teens of El Campo. The Fifth Quarter Dance will be Friday, Oct. 19 after the EC vs. Bay City football game. Dance will be from 9 p.m. till 12 midnight at the Club, 713 Fahrenthold. Tickets can be purchased at the club; members $2, non-members $3. 'Come walk it out with us."

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.

Louise ISD Host Scholastic Book The Louise School Library is holding its annual Scholastic Book Fair today through Friday, Oct. 19 at the school Library from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The theme for this year's book fair is "Book Fair blizzard". Credit cars are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Library.

Register For Tour "Judgment House" "Judgment House" returns to First Baptist Church of Edna with a timely drama entitled, Web of Lies Nov. 10- 13. Reservations can be made starting Friday, Oct. 19. Entry is free. Tours will begin at 6 p.m. at the church, 309 S. Cottonwood.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

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.

Christian Youth Community Night Christian Youth Community night will be at the Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 7-11 p.m. hosted by Bible Truth Church and Stand Youth. Ages 12 and up (under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Come for fun, food, games and more. Call for details at 979- 332-2028.

Carancahua VFD BBQ & Auction Carancahua Community Volunteer Fire Department Annual Barbecue will be held Saturday, Oct. 20. Serving begins at 11 a.m. at the Fire Station on Highway 35 South by Fuzzy's 1 Stop. Plates are $7. Golf cart and quilt raffle at 2:30 with Live Auction at 1 p.m. Live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Golf Cart tickets are $20 each and only 300 will be sold. Call David Padget at 361-3878 or Dawna Frankson at 361-972-2964.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21

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.

Turkey Dinner Sunday The Catholic Daughters Annual Turkey Dinner is Sunday, Oct. 21 at St. Philip Parish Hall. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates are $7 and to go plates will be available on Depot St. There will be no buffet inside.

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.

MONDAY, OCT. 22

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.

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.

COMING

Rising Star Baptist Church Host Revival Region VI Revival Host Church is Rising Star Baptist Church of Louise with the Rev. Berry on Oct. 24-26 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be the Rev. G.P. Taylor of Canaan Baptist Church in San Antonio.

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.

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.

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.

Youth Fair Taking Turkey Orders Any 4-H or FFA member interested in raising turkeys for the 2008 WCYF must order their turkeys by Thursday, Nov. 1 at a cost of $2.50 per bird; minimum order of 10 birds per exhibitor. Turkey exhibitor cards must be sent to the Fair Office on or postmarked by Nov. 1. An entry fee of $15 must accompany your completed entry card.

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.

Circus Coming To El Campo The El Campo Chamber will hosts Carson & Barnes Circus Sunday, Nov. 4 at the lot by the El Campo Civic Center. Showtimes are 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Call El Campo Chamber at 543-2713 for details.

Nominate Your Citizen of the Year It is time again to nominate a Citizen of the Year. Entries must be turned in by Friday Nov. 9 by 5 p.m. The meeting for the past Citizen of the Year will be Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m.

Smoked Turkeys Sold by Eastern Star El Campo's Order of the Eastern Star is selling smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving as a fund-raiser. Turkeys will be approximately 10 pounds and will be prepared and smoked by local members. Turkeys are available for $25 each by pre-sale only. They will be delivered Nov. 20. Orders must be placed and money received by Monday, Nov. 5. To place an order, contact any Eastern Star member, e-mail Rhonda Ashcraft at raashcraft@sbcglobal.net or call her at 541-9333.

WCYF Turkey Exhibitors Any 4-H or FFA member interested in raising Turkey for the 2008 WCYF must order their Turkeys by Thursday, Nov. 1. Cost is $2.50 per bird, minimum of 10 birds per exhibitor, maximum of 30. Exhibitor cards are available at WC Extension office, EC Chamber of Commerce or East Bernard library. A Turkey Exhibitor card must be sent to Fair Office on or postmarked by Nov. 1 at WCYF, P.O. Box 167, Glen Flora TX 77443. Entry fee of $15 must accompany your completed entry card.