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Tejano Education Fund-raiser A fund-raiser dance for Wharton County Tejano Education will present Los Autenticos at the Pan American Ballroom today from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door. For tickets call 979- 648-2713.

TODAY, NOV. 24

Men's Workshop At Pilgrim Rest Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 810 Palacios will host a Men's Workshop today, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon.

Palacios Main Street Market Days Palacios Main Street Market Days will be today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Railroad Park in Palacios.

SUNDAY, NOV. 25

Christian Life Centers Revival Christian Life Centers invites the public to a revival with J. Howard of Katy this Sunday, Nov. 25. The service begins at 6 p.m. at the center's new location, two blocks from the VFW Hall on Murray Road (CR 306.) Call 543-1202 for information.

MONDAY, NOV. 26

ECISD Gifted and Talented Program El Campo ISD will conduct a parent awareness meeting to provide information about the Gifted and Talented Program and the characteristics of gifted students. This K-12 informational meeting is being offered at Hutchins Elementary in the cafeteria Monday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. Deadline for students in grades 1-11 is Dec. 7. For information contact Pat Buss at 543-5812.

TUESDAY, NOV. 27

Habitat For Humanity Meeting The West Wharton County Habitat for Humanity Steering Committee meets Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church in El Campo; public is invited, civic organizations, churches and businesses are encouraged to attend. Contact Bryan Hale at 543-1958, Keith Gibbons at 543-4790 or Lois Eck at 578- 8116 for more information.

THURSDAY, NOV. 29

Wild Game Supper Louise First Baptist Church will host the 4th Annual Louise First Baptist Church Wild Game Supper Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at the Louise FBC fellowship hall. Everyone is invited to join in. Contact Bing Bernhard for information at 979-541-3701.

COMING SOON

Veterans Service Office Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open every Tuesday and Wednesday during November. 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 Let's continue to beautify the downtown El Campo area with decorative street lamps, available from the BEEs. 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.

Breakfast With Santa In Taiton The Pilot Club of El Campo is hosting its 5th Annual Breakfast with Santa at the St. John Catholic Church Parish Hall in Taiton Sunday, Dec. 1 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast tickets are $4 donation. Photographs with Santa will be by Jay Saucedo. Drawing tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Quilt tickets are $5 each and only 500 sold.

Band Booster Club Host Bake Sale The Ricebird Band Booster Club hosts a bake sale Saturday, Dec. 1 at Wal-Mart from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations of baked sale items are needed, bring items to Wal-Mart by 8:30 a.m. For information call Wanda at 578-0793, Leticia at 543-5334 or Maria at 578-7294.

20th Annual Christmas Mall The El Campo Chamber of Commerce hosts its 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 at 543-2713.

Ladies Christmas Drama/Dessert Party Grace Community Fellowship hosts the A.D. Players National Touring Company at a Ladies Christmas Drama and Dessert Party Monday, Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, 1900 E. Boling Highway in Wharton. The A.D. Players will perform Halos and Holly, a collection of short Christmas plays written by A.D. Players founder Jeannette Clift George. Tickets are $10 per person. Call Lisa Hathway at 979-332-3835 or the church office at 979-332-3999.

Scholastic Book Fair at Northside Library Northside Elementary Library hosts a Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 3-6 from 8:15-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 the hours will be extended until 7 p.m.

Learn More About WCJC WCJC's coordinator of recruiting, Julie Aaronson, will be at the Northside Education Center Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 4-6 p.m. George Lehnert from the financial aid office will also be available for any financial aid questions. Anyone interested in attending WCJC is invited to drop by and visit with them regarding admissions, registration, educational programs and testing. Current WCJC catalogues and class schedules for credit courses and continuing education classes will be available. Northside Education Center is located at 707 Fahrenthold, directly behind the El Campo Library.

Books Are Fun Book Fair El Campo Memorial Hospital Sunshine Ladies host a Books Are Fun book fair Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Children's books, general interest and reference books, education books, cook books, religious and inspirational, sports, photo albums, stationery, toys, videos, music and much more. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Sunshine Ladies.

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

CPR Class For Wharton County Residents A CPR class for Wharton County residents is Saturday, Dec. 8. Students must pre-register a minimum of 48 hours prior to the class with the chapter headquarters in Bay City. Information at 979-245-3056.

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. The bricks may contain your name, class, organization or business, or can be in honor or memory of someone. 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.