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Lifesavers Have Easter Silent Auction

Lifesavers Relay For Life Team hosts an Easter silent auction at Mid Coast Medical Clinic, Sandy Corner Road on Thursday, March 13 from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. and Friday, March 14 from 8 a.m. till 3:30 p.m.

TODAY

American Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig-Harriss American Legion Post 251 holds its Executive Committee meeting Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the auxiliary room. This meeting is to finalize current projects.

AARP Has Home Safety Program El Campo AARP 1419 meets Wednesday, March 12 at the El Campo Library. Lunch at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. Cross Roads of Victoria will have a program on home safety. For information call 543-3514.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13

Northside PTO Pork Steak Fundraiser Northside PTO will sell pork steak dinner plates with buttered potatoes and green beans Thursday, March 13. Plates are $6.50. Serving from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride Drive through. Call Northside at 543-5812 or Cassandra Moreno at 541-5394 for tickets.

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

'Heating It Up For Hospice' Cook Off 'Heating It Up For Hospice' Barbecue Cook-off, Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at Muldoon's Saloon, 110 Railroad St. El Campo. Joe Diffie will be performing Friday night. Saturday includes a 5K 'Stride & Stroll/Kid Fun Run.' Register at 8 a.m. and start at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. for 12 and under. Motorcycle 'Fun Run' will be Saturday, March 15. Registration is 11 a.m. and first bike out at 12 noon. Call Claudia Raun at 578-0314 for more information.

St. Robert's Lenten Fish Dinner St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Daughters of The Americas Court 2275 hosts a Lenten fish dinner Friday, March 14 at Staff's Food Service from 5-7 p.m. Plates are $7.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

Community Wide Clothing Benefit The first annual Community Wide Clothing Benefit is Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. If you or your family are in need of clothes to wear, please go by the El Campo Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 311 E. Calhoun. The gently-used clothing is free. This event is organized by our community's 'HOPE after Shattered Dreams' Ministry Support Group.

Easter Eggstravaganza Beta Theta Omega's 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held Saturday, March 15 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. at Evan's Park in El Campo. Come meet the Easter Bunny. In addition, the event features live bunnies and chicks, face painting, egg hunting, favors, refreshments and lots of spring picture opportunities. Cost is $5 per child. Proceeds benefit local students in the form of academic scholarships.

SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Appreciation Service For Edwards Holy Temple Church of God in Christ of Louise hosts an appreciation service for Elder Darnell Edwards and Sis. Irma Jean Edwards for celebrating 16 years of service Sunday, March 16 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. B. Sanford.

Easter Egg Hunt/Spring Carnival New Life Assembly of God Church, 707 Earl hosts its First Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Carnival Sunday, March 16 after morning services, approximately 12:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold for games and food plates are $4, (hot-dog, chips and a drink). Bring the kids and their baskets for a day of fun.

Taiton Community Easter Egg Hunt Taiton Community Center's Easter Egg Hunt and hamburger supper is Sunday, March 16 at 4:30 p.m. Open to members and their guests. If your children are too old, bring your grandkids. For information call AJ Kresta at 541-3140.

TUESDAY, MARCH 18

American Legion & Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its Ladies Auxiliary hold their 89th birthday party Tuesday, March 18 in the new hall beginning with a social at 6:30 p.m. A meal will be served at 7:15 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

COMING EVENTS

Rotary Fish Fry, Auction March 20 El Campo Rotary Club members are out selling $100 raffle tickets to help fund the club's many projects that help make El Campo a great place to live and work. Prizes include gift cards valued at $20,000, $2,000 and $1,000. Seafood dinner tickets (eat in or take out) for the Thursday, March 20 event are $8.50 each. Serving is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Evening includes a live and silent auction, and $5 raffle. This is Rotary's only fundraiser each year. Tickets are available from any Rotarian, or at the LeaderNews office M-F, 8-5.

Easter Bake Sale Lifesavers Relay for Life Team hosts an Easter Bake Sale Thursday, March 20 at Mid Coast Medical Clinic, Sandy Corner Road at 8 a.m. until sold out. We'll do your Easter baking!

Louise Band Host Bake Sale The Louise Hornet Band hosts a bake sale - with donations used for the Disney trip - Saturday, March 22 at Sablatura's Grocery, 105 N. Market in Louise, from 8 a.m. until sold out. Also, they will be set up at 10:30 a.m. at Mustang Creek BBQ, 37320 U.S. 59 in Louise. Pick up your desserts for Easter!

Relay For Life Online Training For Captains Relay For Life of Wharton County will hold classes on its new Web site. All team captains (new and current) need to attend one of the meetings listed. If you are not able to attend, send one of your team members in your place. El Campo's training will be Monday, March 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the El Campo Library meeting room. Wharton's training will be held Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wharton Public Library. All attendees will receive and online training manual and Relay For Life gifts. Attendees will be registered for door prizes.

Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser ECISD Walking 9-5 Relay Team hosts a fried chicken dinner fundraiser Tuesday, March 25 from 5-7 p.m. at Staff's Food Service. Plates are $7. For ticket information contact Crystal Matlock or Becky Popp at 543-6771 or Crystal's cell at 543-0324. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wharton County.

B&G Club Annual Hamburger Supper The Boys & Girls Club of El Campo hosts its 4th Annual Hamburger Supper Fundraiser Thursday, March 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Drive-through only at 713 N. Fahrenthold. Plates are $6. For tickets call 979-543-8320.

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.

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.

St. Philip Sponsors 'Run For Excellence' The first annual 'Run For Excellence' to benefit St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Parish and the St. Philip Pioneer athletic department is Saturday, April 5 at St. Philip's football field. Race registration is 7:30-8:30 a.m.; the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:45 a.m. and the 1-mile Family Run begins at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20 per person. Forms available at the school or parish office. T-shirts and snacks will be provided at the end. Call 543-2901 for more information.