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Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cook-Off The Second Annual Law Enforcement Spaghetti Cook-Off dinner sponsored by the 100 Club of Wharton County will be today at the Wharton County Youth Fair Hall at the Crescent Fairgrounds. Law enforcement teams will be cooking up their secret recipe spaghetti sauces. Judging will be at 5 p.m. with serving at 5:30 p.m. Tickets at the door $6.

TODAY, OCT. 20

ACS 'Relay For Life' At Ricebird Stadium The Wharton County American Cancer Society units' 2007 Relay For Life starts today and will end on Sunday at 6 a.m. at Ricebird Stadium. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m., and will include the naming of the winning campsites, followed by the cancer survivors lap. A luminary ceremony will follow at dusk (8:30 p.m.). The event is help raise money for the American Cancer Society and to help celebrate survivorship. The public is invited to stop by the stadium to cheer on the survivors and the walkers.

Book Signing Party Today The El Campo Museum is hosting a book-signing party today 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 today 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.

Bake Sale Benefits Students To Washington El Campo Middle School 8th grade students going on the Washington, D.C. trip will host a Bake Sale today at Wal- Mart from 7 a.m.-noon. Disclaimer: The 8th Grade Washington trip fund-raisers are not sponsored by ECISD.

Christian Youth Community Night Christian Youth Community Night will be at the Boys and Girls Club today 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 is today. 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 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.

CDA Annual Turkey Dinner Sunday The Catholic Daughters' Annual Turkey Dinner is Sunday 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.

ECHS, ECMS Fall Choir Concert El Campo's middle school and high school choirs will have their Fall Concert on Monday at the High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

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 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.

Boxing Program Fund-raiser The Boxing Program at the Boys & Girls Club will host a Barbecue Chicken Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Plates are $7 and can be picked up at 713 Fahrenthold St., the Boys & Girls Club parking lot.

St. Andrew Turkey Dinner Plates St. Andrew Altar Society will host a Turkey Dinner on Sunday, Oct. 28 at St. Andrew Parish Hall in Hillje. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates to go or dine in at $7 each. Raffle, country store, bake sale and music by Richard Staha will be available throughout the day.

Halloween Carnival At Danevang Hall Danevang Lutheran Church will host a Halloween Carnival at the Danevang Community Hall on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the carnival which will include games, a costume contest, a spook house, door prizes and refreshments. There is no charge for the carnival. Call Winnie Engle at 578-0292 for more information.

Wharton County 4-H Fun Day Wharton County 4-H will host a 'Fun Day' on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3-6 p.m. at the Wharton County Fairgrounds in the Directors Room. This is a great opportunity for 4-H members to bring their friends to let them experience what 4-H is about. Call the Extension Office for more information at 979-532-3371.

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 Live 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.

West WC Habitat For Humanity Meeting A West Wharton County Habitat for Humanity steering committee meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church of El Campo. The public is invited. Civic organizations, churches and businesses are encouraged to attend. For more information call Bryan Hale at 543-1958, Keith Gibbons at 543-4790 or Lois Eck at 578-8116.

Circus Coming To El Campo The El Campo Chamber of Commerce will host the 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 the Chamber at 543-2713 for more details.

Homemade Dressing/Turkey Dinner San Roberto Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court 2275 will have a Turkey Dinner with homemade dressing on Sunday, Nov. 4. Serving from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Plates are $6.50. Plates to go only. For tickets call Elma Escobar at 543-6771, Terri Beltran at 543-7067 or Adelma Martinez at 543-4272.

Learn About WCJC Nov. 6 WCJC's coordinator of recruiting, Julie Aaronson, will be at Northside Education Center on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 46 p.m. Mr. George Lehnert from Financial Aide office will also be available for any financial aide question. Anyone interested in attending WCJC can visit with them regarding admissions, registration, educational programs, testing, etc. Catalogues and class schedules for all courses will be available. Northside Education Center is located at 707 Fahrenthold, directly behind the library.

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. Nominations should be give as many details as possible about the person nominated.

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 available from any Derby Doll member.

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 and will be delivered Nov. 20. Orders must be placed and paid for by Monday, Nov. 5. To order, contact any Eastern Star member, e-mail Rhonda Ashcraft at raashcraft@sbcglobal.net or call her at 541-9333.