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Aquatic Center Spring Break Schedule

The El Campo Aquatic Center is extending its hours for Spring Break, March 16-20. The ECAC will be closed on Easter Sunday. Hours Wednesday through Friday are 6-11 a.m. and 1-7 p.m. and Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1-6 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

Rotary Fish Fry, Auction March 20 El Campo Rotary Club members are 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. The evening includes a live and silent auction and a $5 raffle. This is Rotary's only fundraiser each year. Tickets are available from any Rotarian, or at the Leader-News office M-F, 8-5.

Cholesterol Screening at ECMH El Campo Memorial Hospital's lab offers various blood screenings Thursday, March 20. Call 979-578-5185 for an appointment; space is limited. Do not eat or drink for 12 hours before screening. Cholesterol/Triglyceride test is $5, HDL, LDL and triglyceride is $10 and the HDL, LDL, triglyceride and glucose test is $15.

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!

Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR Meeting Comfort Wood chapter, DAR meeting is Thursday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Phillip Spenrath will present a program on education using Power Point presentations by students which were presented to Gov. Rick Perry.

Faith Lutheran Church Easter Schedule Faith Lutheran church will have Maundy Thursday on March 20 at 7:15 p.m.; Good Friday, March 21 at noon and Sonrise Celebration, Sunday, March 23 at 7 a.m. with breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

EC Chamber Closed Good Friday In observance of the holiday - Friday, March 21 Good Friday - the El Campo Chamber of Commerce will be closed.

First Christian Church Holy Week Schedule First Christian Church hosts Reflections on the Cross on Good Friday, March 21 from 12:15-12:45 p.m. at the church, Fahrenthold and West streets, directly behind Commercial State Bank. Sandwich and soup lunch is available before and after the service. There is no charge for the lunch. On Saturday March 22 a Easter Egg Hunt will be enjoyed by the children at 10 a.m. at the church. Children are asked to bring one dozen wrapped candy eggs to share. Easter Sunday, March 23 they will have a community sunrise service at 7:30 a.m. at Evans Park in downtown El Campo. Bad weather location will be the Fellowship Hall at the church. Following will be a pancake breakfast beginning at 8:20 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall. Bible School at 9:30 a.m. and worship and communion at 10:40 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Fried Catfish or Chicken Wings Fundraiser Progressive Missionary Baptist church hosts a plate lunch Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. Fried Catfish or Chicken wings, salad, cake and toast for $7 a donation. Call 578- 8047 for delivery of 5 or more plates.

'The Passion of Christ' Performance The St. Philip High School Youth presents The Passion of Christ on Good Friday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at the High School auditorium. Free offerings will be accepted.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22

Youth Easter Egg Hunt/Services Progressive Missionary Baptist Church hosts a youth Easter egg hunt Saturday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at Willie Bell Park. Sunday will be Morning Service and Youth Easter Program. Lighted Candle of Loved Ones will be a $5 donation.

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!

Palacios main Street Market Days The Palacios Chamber of Commerce hosts Palacios Main Street Market Days from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Railroad Park on Saturday, March 22. The Easter Bunny will be on hand from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for photos.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Easter Sunrise Service at PRMBC Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, 810 Palacios holds Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 23 at 6 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Service At Park Memorial Baptist hosts an Easter sunrise service at 7 a.m. at Friendship Park at the Pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs. Everyone is welcome. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. and worship service at 11 a.m. There will be no evening service at on Sunday, March 23.

MONDAY, MARCH 24

Relay For Life Online Training For Captains Relay For Life of Wharton County holds 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.

Ricebird Band Boosters Meeting The Ricebird Band Boosters meet Monday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at the El Campo High School Band Hall. All middle and high school band parents and anyone interested in working with the Band Boosters are encouraged to attend. For information call Leticia Mulford at 543-5334.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

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.

Crescent Ex-Students Biennial Reunion Crescent Ex-students Biennial Reunion is Tuesday, March 25 at the Wharton County Fair Grounds from 11:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. All ex-students, faculty and friends are invited, including those from Lakeview, Jones Creek and Pecha schools. Lunch tickets can be reserved at $10 by calling Lorraine Younger at 979-677-3440. You may come to visit only, or eat and visit.

Panhellenic Association Meeting Sorority alumnae are invited to the next meeting of the Texas Gulf Coast Alumnae Panhellenic Association on Tuesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church in Wharton. The church is located on the Boling Highway between Wharton Funeral Home and Wharton County Junior College. For information call Betty Joyce Skora at 979-532-2435.

COMING EVENTS

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.

Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce Banquet The Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce hosts its 49th Annual banquet Thursday, March 27 at St. Andrew Parish Hall in Hillje. Social hour and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Entertainment is Rodney Rash, hypnotist. Contact Jill at First State Bank 979-648- 2691 for ticket and gold table information.

CPR For The Professional RR Classes CPR for the Professional Rescuer recertification classes are Saturday, March 29 from 5-9 p.m. The cost is $40 if you bring your book and pocket mask. If not, there's an additional cost of $10 for the pocket mask and/or $15 for the book. Registration fees are payable by check or money order. Registration fee must be received no later than 48 hours prior to start of class. Call the American Red Cross office at 979-245-3056 for more information.

WCYF Little Miss/Little Mr. Contest Any boy or girl between the age of 6 and 8 years old as of May 1, 2008 is eligible for the Wharton County Youth Fair Little Miss/Little Mr. Contest. If interested, application are available at the Fair Office and on the web site at www.whartoncountyyouthfair.org. Applications are due in the fair office by March 31.

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 completion of the race. Call 543-2901 for more information.

Morning Lifeguards Needed At ECAC Lifeguards are needed by the El Campo Aquatic Center, especially during the 6-11 a.m. shift, Monday through Friday. Guard classes will be taught March 24-30. Applicants must be no younger than 15 to apply, and adult applicants are being encouraged. For information call Stephanie at 543-1468.

Boys & Girls Club Hamburger Tickets The Boys & Girls Club of El Campo will have its 4th Annual Hamburger Supper on Thursday, March 27. Call 543-8320 for tickets. "It's For the Kids!"

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.