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St. Philip PTC Halloween Carnival St. Philip PTC Halloween Carnival is today at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Armory Road off State 71 South from noon to 5 p.m. Costume contest will begin at 2 p.m.

TODAY, OCT. 27

Boxing Program Fund-raiser The boxing program at the Boys & Girls Club will host a barbecue chicken dinner today from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Plates are $7 and can be picked up at 713 Fahrenthold, the Boys & Girls Club parking lot.

Museum Displays Decorated Bags The El Campo Museum is having a Trick or Treat Bag Decorating contest during the month of October. The bags will be on display at the Museum until Oct. 27.

SUNDAY, OCT. 28

St. Andrew Turkey Dinner Plates St. Andrew Altar Society will serve Turkey Dinner plates Sunday 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 Sunday from 5- 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the free carnival which will include games, a costume contest, a spook house, door prizes and refreshments. Call Winnie Engle at 578-0292 For information.

Wharton County 4-H Fun Day Wharton County 4-H will host a Fun Day Sunday 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 information at 979- 532-3371.

Men's Annual Day At Mt. Olive Church Mt. Olive Baptist Church will host a Men's Annual Day Sunday at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. G. Roberts of Shilo Baptist Church in Edna.

TUESDAY, OCT. 30

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

HALLOWEEN, OCT. 31

Aquatic Center Offers Halloween Treat The El Campo Aquatic Center will have a Halloween Fun Night Wednesday, Oct. 31. There will be candy, games and prizes from 6-8 p.m., and a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. for kids and adults. Please call the pool for information at 543-1468.

Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig Harriss American Legion Post 251 will hold its Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the auxiliary room. This meeting is to finalize plans for the Veterans Day fund-raiser and other projects.

Church Offers Treats, Not Tricks The El Campo Church of Christ, 311 E. Calhoun St. (two blocks behind H-E-B) will be passing out goodies on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Cars and trucks will be lined up passing out loads of candy and fun stuff, all from the trunks. Bring children to share in fun times together in this community.

THURSDAY, NOV. 1

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.

Labor of Love Commodities Arriving Those who have applied for Labor of Love program may pick up their commodities at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church Friday, Nov. 2 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

COMING

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 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 Sunday, Nov. 4 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 Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 4-6 p.m. Mr. George Lehnert of the financial aid office will also be available. Catalogues and class schedules for credit courses and continuing education classes will be available. Northside is located at 707 Fahrenthold, directly behind the library.

Fried Chicken Tenders, Dinner The Class of 2008, 8th Grade to Washington, D.C. Trip, will host a fried chicken tenders dinner catered by Bob and Mary Ann Staff Thursday, Nov. 8 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall pavilion. Drive-through only. Call Yvonne at 54307780 for tickets, pre-sale only. Disclaimer: The 8th grade Washington trip and/or fundraisers are not sponsored by St. Philip Catholic School.

Veterans Day Program at Myatt Myatt Elementary will host its Veterans Day Program at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9 in the Myatt cafeteria. There will be special seating for all veterans.

St. Philip School Veterans Day Program St. Philip Catholic School will host a Veterans Day program Friday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.

St. Philip School Raffle St. Philip students are selling drawing tickets for items including: winner's choice of a 2008 Kawasaki Bayou 4-Wheeler or 2008 Z225 John Deere Zero-Turn lawnmower, stainless steel barbecue pit, 10-22-caliber rifle, Samsung camcorder, $300 and $200 Visa gift cards. $10 donation each. Drawing will be Friday, Nov. 9. For information call Mandy Stary at the school office at 543- 2901 or 543-6203.

Veterans Day Celebration American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its ladies Auxiliary will hold their Veterans Day celebration and benefit Saturday, Nov. 10 at the American Legion Hall. Social hour at 4:30 p.m., barbecue chicken dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Plates are $6 for dine in only followed by a live auction at 6:30 p.m. with a silent auction and raffle to follow. Ladies auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

EC Branch Library Scholastic Book Fair The El Campo Branch Library is holding its semi-annual Scholastic Book Fair, with a wide variety of books and novelties available for purchase. The book fair runs through Saturday, Nov. 10 and is open during regular library hours, Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

'An empty Place at the Table' Presentation The Houston Hospice - El Campo Area will present An Empty Place at the Table to help people cope with the holidays after a death, on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9- 11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Wharton. For more information call 979-578-0314.

Shiner Strudels May Be Ordered Now Nov. 10 is set for the 21st Annual Shiner Strudel Bake. If interested in obtaining the famous Czech style holiday treats you can order them now. They come frozen and keep well in the freezer. Simple baking instructions included. Delivery in El Campo is Sunday, Nov. 11. Strudels are $10 each. Call 361-782-6830 to place your order.

Harvest Retrospective Breakfast El Campo Chamber of Commerce will host the Harvest Retrospective Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 6:45 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center Duson Room. Tickets are $10 each

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 six 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.

Register For Christmas Parade Christmas Around the World is the theme for this year's Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 6 at Evans Park at 7 p.m. Entry forms available at the Chamber of Commerce.

20th Annual Christmas Mall The El Campo Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th Annual Christmas Mall at the El Campo Civic Center Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Dec. 2. Limited booth space is still available. Call the Chamber for information at 543- 2713.

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 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 may also be obtained 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. 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.