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Little League Registration Ends Thursday

Little League registration is going on until Thursday, Jan. 31. Go by All-Star Sports-N-Things and pick up registration forms, fill them out and leave the paperwork with the payment. Cost is $50 for T-ball, 5-6- year-olds; everyone else is $60. For information call Jill Mach at 543-1885 ext. 220 days, or evenings call Michael Wall at 543-8172.

TODAY, JAN. 30

Rotarians Meet In Wharton Today El Campo Rotary Club members are reminded they will have a joint meeting with the Wharton Rotary Club at the Wharton Civic Center, and there will be no Rotary meeting in El Campo Thursday. The meal will start at 11:30 a.m. rather than the usual noon.

Rotarians Receive Raffle, Meal Tickets El Campo Rotary Club members this week received their $100 raffle tickets and $8.50 meal tickets for the club's 28th annual Seafood Dinner and Benefit Auction. The more-than $60,000 raised each year supports many local projects. The club hopes to pay off its largest project, the El Campo Aquatic Center, either this year or next year at the latest. See any Rotary member for tickets, or drop by the Leader-News office. Rotary thanks you for your support!

St. Philip Students Sell Cookie Dough, etc. St. Philip Catholic School students are selling cookie dough, snacks, pies and cheesecakes. Call any St. Philip student by Jan. 30 with an order. Delivery will be at the end of Feb. Call Gail Warschak at 543-8882 or Polly Wilkins at 543-1431.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31

Enchilada Dinner Fundraiser New Life Assembly of God, the Women's Ministry Department hosts an enchilada dinner fundraiser Thursday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 707 Earl. Call 979-543-3959 for delivery on five or more orders.

FRIDAY, FEB. 1

LVFD Hosts Stag Stew Supper The Louise Volunteer Fire Department hosts a Stag Stew Supper Friday, Feb. 1 from 6 p.m. until midnight at the Louise Fire Department. Honorary membership dues are $30 and can be paid at the supper. Dues can be paid at The Short Stop if you cannot attend the supper or mailed to: LVFD, PO Box 249, Louise, TX 77455.

Labor of Love Distribution Friday Those who have applied for the Labor of Love food program may pick up their commodities at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Feb. 1.

WCYF Creative Arts Entries Due All Creative Arts entries for the 2008 WCYF are due by Friday, Feb. 1. Entries must be postmarked by the deadline date and mailed to the WCYF Office, PO Box 167, Glen Flora, TX 77443, or hand-delivered to the Fair Office. Entry forms available at the Extension Office in Wharton, El Campo Chamber of Commerce, East Bernard Library, Fair Office or online at www.whartoncountyyouthfair. org. For information call the Fair Office at 979-677-3350 or Grace Glaze at 979-543-4168.

SUNDAY, FEB. 3

Save Three Lives Blood Drive St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church hosts its "Save Three Lives, All In A Day's Work" blood drive Sunday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Contact Janice Kight at 543-5403 to sign up. Picture ID is required. Appreciation gifts and refreshments will be provided for donors. The blood drive will benefit the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Blood Bank.

Gospel Singer Jerry Bennett In Garwood Nashville recording artist Jerry Bennett will be at Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Church in Garwood Sunday, Feb. 3 during the 9 a.m. worship service. The public is welcome to come enjoy the talent of this Christian artist.

Bake Potato & Sausage Dinner Feb. 3 Tidehaven Youth Boosters annual baked potato and sausage dinner, auction and raffle will be held Sunday, Feb. 3 at St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Hall in Blessing. Plates are $7, serving is from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Auction begins at 12:30 p.m. with the raffle following the auction.

MONDAY, FEB. 4

'Hope After Shattered Dreams' Meeting "Hope after Shattered Dreams" ministry has started for the El Campo community. Anyone who has experienced a loss resulting from, but not limited to death, divorce, job or deteriorating health is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the El Campo Church of Christ, 315 E. Calhoun. For information call 543-4279. The next meeting is Monday, Feb. 4.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

DAV and Auxiliary Meet Monday Wharton County DAV Chapter and Auxiliary 72 meet meeting Monday, Feb. 4 at the VFW Hall. Covered dish meal served at 6:30 p.m. and meeting will follow.

Ricebird Booster Club Meeting Ricebird Booster Club will meet Monday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the weight room classroom. Anyone is welcome to attend.

ESL & GED Classes Available Free ESL & GED classes will be held at El Campo Housing Authority, 401 Ricebird. Enrollment will be Monday, Feb. 4 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn to use computers and take online classes. First come, first enrolled. Call 1800-561-9652 for more information. Certified instructors from WCJC will teach the classes.

DON'T FORGET

EC Heritage Center Sells Bricks The board of directors of the El Campo Heritage Center reminds people that there are still bricks available to purchase for $100. These will be used for a Garden Path at the new center and are a wonderful way to honor or memorialize a person or group. For information or purchase contact Hubert Kaiser, 543-7313.

Seniors/Parents Complete FAFSA Form There will be a representative from WCJC's guidance office Tuesday, Feb. 5, 19 and March 4 and 11 to answer questions and offer help to seniors and their parents in completing the FAFSA form. A sign-up sheet is in the Guidance office and it will be necessary to sign up for a time slot. Bring all 2007 financial information including your 2007 income tax return. Call the Guidance office at 543-2871.

Fried Fish Dinner Fundraiser Louise Project Graduation Class of 2008 holds a fried fish dinner fundraiser from 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 (Ash Wednesday) at Staff's in El Campo. Pre-sale tickets are $7. Contact any Louise senior or call 979-332-0513.

100 Club Membership Meeting The 100 Club of Wharton County Inc. hosts its annual membership meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 at the El Campo Civic Center. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m., the business meeting and then a program by District Attorney Josh McCown. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are always welcome. Contact Gary Trochta at 543-1040 for information.

St. Robert Lenten Fish Dinner St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court 2275 will host a Lenten fish dinner from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at Staff's Food Service. Plates are $7.

St. Philip School Read-A-Thon Begins St. Philip Catholic School's annual Read-A-Thon ends Friday, Feb. 8. Awards assembly is Friday, Feb. 22 at 1:45 p.m. at the Parish Hall. To donate a prize call St. Philip School at 543-2901 or Kim Socha at 543-1371.

Baked Potato Dinner Benefits ACS Deadline for tickets for the baked potato dinner with chopped beef and banana pudding is Friday, Feb. 8. Dinner is Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride BBQ on the Loop. Tickets available at Mid Coast Medical Clinic, from any Lifesavers Team member or Superior Motor Parts.

'Cuts For Cancer' Feb. 10 Hair salons interested in participating in the 13th Annual Wharton County Cuts For Cancer should contact Hair Enterprises as soon as possible at 543-7757. This year's Cuts For Cancer is Sunday, Feb. 10. Licensed volunteers are asked to donate their time, at their own salons, cutting hair at regular prices and all proceeds for that day are donated to the American Cancer Society.

EB American Legion Fundraiser American Legion Post 226 of East Bernard hosts its annual scholarship fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 10. Barbecued chicken plates are $7 for dine-in or drive-through. Auction at 12:30 p.m. Free dance after auction. Texas Legacy Czech Band will entertain. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund.

Renewed In Christ's Love Sessions St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church hosts a parish mission, Renewed in Christ's Love, Feb. 10-13 beginning at 7 p.m. at the church with Father James Van Dorn, a Franciscan priest from the Kolbe Friary in Terre Haute, Ind. Call 543-3770 for more information.

Wharton Book Review Club Meeting The Wharton Book Review Club meets Monday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. at the Wharton County Historical Museum, 3615 N. Richmond Rd. in Wharton. Reese Vaughn will review Elmer Kelton's memoir Sandhills Boy. Season memberships are $25. Guest and individual reviews are $5. Call Sally Soderquist at 979-532-4936, Sammy Lou Franks at 979-532-4615 or Dorothy Hensley at 543-5837 for information.

Lutherans Host 'Girls of Grace Nation' Faith Lutheran Church hosts "Girls of Grace Nation" How You Live simulcast Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets are $10 and need to be purchased by Feb. 12. The event is geared for girls in 6th grade and up. For information call Pastor Clyde Grier at 543-1842 or Robin Thonsgaard at 543-8448.

Benefit BBQ Dinner/Live Auction A benefit barbecue dinner and live auction for Garret Williamson is 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Louise Fire Station. Plates are $7.50 for beef and sausage, pinto beans, buttered potatoes, pickles, onions and bread. Tickets available at The Short Stop or Linda Zboril at 979-648-2525 or Lanette Gresham at 979-648-2011. A concert will also be held Saturday at Silver Wings Ballroom.

Nada KC Host Fish Fry Nada Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry every Friday, Feb. 8-March 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Nada Community Center. All you can eat. Adult plates are $9, child (6-11) $4 and under 6 will eat free. Plates to go are $7.

2008 Relay For Life Calendars 2008 calendars depicting activities and participants from 2007 Relay For Life of Wharton County participants and survivors are available for a $15 donation. For a calendar call Nicole Stavena at 979-578-9282, 979-532-1579 ext. 202 or e-mail relayforlife@jwnet.net. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Wharton County. Visit the new Web site at http://events.cancer. org/rflwhartoncotx. Locally produced and distributed by The Anglers, a Relay for Life team.

Spay/Neuter Assistance Available The Matagorda County SPCA has a program to help financially disadvantaged people in Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County get their dogs or cats spayed or neutered. Please call the SPCA at 979-323-8787 for information or for an application, or to help with the effort.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Feb. 27. 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.

Make A Valentine For Someone Special Children can come to the museum to make a Valentine for someone special. Valentines may be made anytime during regular business hours, Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For information call 543-6885.

'Experience El Campo' Now Online Experience El Campo - 2007, the magazine produced by the El Campo Leader-News staff in cooperation with the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, is now online at www.experienceelcampo.com. The 2008 magazine will be out next week. Many local business Web sites will have the online edition of the magazine.

Mexican Fiesta Dinner/Dance St. Philip School Maintenance committee will sponsor a 'Mexican Fiesta' dinner and dance Saturday, Feb. 23 at the El Campo Civic Center. Tickets are $35 per person. Call Kim Singleton at 979-532-5652. Tickets are also available at the school office. To make a cash donation or donate an auction item, contact Michelle Korenek at 541-3228 or Dana Jenkins at 979-578-1430.