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DON'T MISS:

Free Swim During ECAC Open House

The El Campo Aquatic Center holds a public open house Thursday, Feb. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with no charge for admission. A water aerobics class will be held during the open house, and refreshments will be served. Facility manager Tami West reminds members this would be a perfect time to renew memberships, and to bring a friend. ECAC: 543-1468.

THURSDAY, FEB. 28

 

EC Lions Host Hamburger Supper El Campo Lions Club hamburger supper is Thursday, Feb. 28 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Alamo Park. Plates are $6.50. Tickets available at Gene's Wrecker Service, FCEC, Rice Farmers Coop, E.A. Collins and Superior Motor Parts. Proceeds go to all the youth organizations the El Campo Lions help support.

FRIDAY, FEB. 29

Speaks Community Host Chili Supper Speaks Community Center hosts its annual chili supper with trimmings Friday, Feb. 29 at 6 p.m. Auction and live music throughout the day. Auction items will be greatly appreciated. Call Stephanie at 361-798-4012 or Pam at 361-798-4607 for information.

Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples who feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriage. For confidential information about, or to register for the February program, beginning with a weekend in Victoria Feb. 29-March 2, call 979-432-3493 or e-mail: lbconner@sbcglobal.net or visit the Web site at www. retrouvaille.org.

WCYF Scholarship Applications Available Attention graduating seniors! The Wharton County Youth Fair 2008 Scholarship applications are now available from your high school counselor. The applications will also be available for students to download from the WCYF Web site, whartoncountyyouthfair.org. Applications must be returned to the counselor's office on or before the deadline, which is Friday, Feb. 29. Applications will then be submitted to the Scholarship Committee for review, and applicants notified by mail of their interview time. Fair Office: 979-677-3350.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

ARC Host Lifeguard Training Classes The Rio Colorado Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts the following health and safety courses: Lifeguard Training-Prerequisites, a 32-hour course that teaches the skills and knowledge needed for lifeguards, including CPR-For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Skills. Location is Bay City High School Pool, 2624 16th St., Bay City on March 1 from 8:30 a.m. till noon, March 2 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and March 8-9 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. The course fee is $175 which includes all materials. Contact 979-245-3056 for information or to register.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2

St. Procopius Spring Festival St. Procopius Spring Festival is Sunday, March 2 at Hillje Parish Hall. Plates of fried chicken, white rice and gravy, coleslaw and corn are $6.50 per plate. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Drive-through or dine-in at the Hillje Hall. Bake sale at Parish Hall. Raffle drawing after plates to-go.

ECISD Dedication And Open House El Campo Independent School District hosts a Masonic Lodge dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. and open house of the El Campo Middle School at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at 4010 FM 2765 (behind the El Campo Civic Center).

MONDAY, MARCH 3

DAV and Auxiliary Meet Monday Wharton County DAV Chapter and Auxiliary 72 hold their monthly meeting Monday, March 3 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, March 3 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place in the weight room classroom.

DON'T FORGET

Nutrition/Medication Management Class Council For Health Education and Development in conjunction with Houston-Galveston Area Council will hold a four-hour class given by a registered dietitian and speech/ language pathologist focusing on food and drug interactions. The class is free to registered participants and will be held at the Wharton Civic Center's O'Quinn room, 1924 N. Fulton in Wharton Saturday, March 8 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 1-877-747-1542 for a reservation by March 6. Bring a list of your current medications. Snacks will be provided. Bring a lunch, if you wish. Dress comfortably. Certificates issued upon completion of class.

St. Philip Students Sell Magazines St. Philip Catholic School students are selling magazine subscriptions. To order a magazine or renew a subscription, call any St. Philip School student or Brenda Harp at 543-8547 by Feb. 27.

Account Set Up For Joe Cardenas Jr. An account has been set up for Joe Cardenas Jr. at First State Bank in Louise for expenses at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Call Mary Hardeway at 648-2061 or 332- 0826 for more information.

Relay For Life Needs Short Stories The Relay For Life "Life Savers" are requesting short stories about individuals lives. Send your stories to dmikeska@ecmh.org or mail to El Campo Memorial Hospital, 303 Sandy Corner Road, El Campo, TX 77437. Simply write one page or less about life long ago, growing up, special times, special remembrances, etc. This does not have to be a long, detailed story - short and simple will work. Stories will be published in booklets and sold as a Relay For Life fundraiser benefiting cancer survivors. Include your name, address and phone number on all stories submitted.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through March 26. 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.

5th and 6th Graders Special Event Parents of 5th and 6th graders and their sons and/or daughters are invited to participate in a special upcoming event called Created by God, Feb. 29-March 1 at the First United Methodist Church. Created by God is a study of human sexuality with a Christian foundation.

Seniors/Parents Complete FAFSA Form There will be a representative from WCJC's guidance office available Tuesday, 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.

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.