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Holub Blood Drive-Marrow/Stem Cell Drive The Dwight Holub Blood Drive-Marrow/Stem Cell Donor Registry Drive is 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Commercial State Bank Gold room across from H-E-B. Holub has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a type of cancer. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy and is in need of a stem cell transplant. Even if you can't give blood, you may be on the National Marrow/Stem Cell Donor Registry, a database that helps find a match for people like Dwight. Potential donors simply give a cheek swab and fill out a brief health questionnaire. A person of any race, ethnicity or gender, age 18-60 and who meets donation health guidelines can be a donor. For information call Lori Janak at 979-848-8545.

TODAY, APRIL 2

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2786 is today at 10 a.m. at the VFW home. Ladies are asked to bring a salad for the luncheon following the meeting.

THURSDAY, APRIL 3

EC Book Club Meeting The El Campo Book Club meets Thursday, April 3 at 5 p.m. at the El Campo Library. This month's selection is The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory, a tale of sisterly rivalry and turbulence in Henry VIII's court. The novel has recently been made into a movie. For information call Phyllis Hodges at 543-8391.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4

Labor of Love Commodities Pickup Those who have applied for Labor of Love program may pick up their commodities at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on Friday, April 4 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.

BBQ Brisket/Rib/Sausage Plates Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 409 W. Second, will sell barbecue plates to go for $7, which include potato salad, beans, cake and bread. Call 979-578-8047 or 979-332-1917 from 10 a.m. until.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

8th Grade Hosts Car Wash Fundraiser Class of 2008, 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip students will have a car wash Saturday, April 5 at McDonald's. Disclaimer: The 8th grade Washington trip and/or fundraisers are not sponsored by St. Philip Catholic School.

'March On Austin' Stop The TTC/Tolls March on Austin is Saturday, April 5 at 12:15 p.m. with line up by 11:45 a.m. The rally is from 1-4 p.m. Staging area for the march are parking lots at the corner of Hwy. 343/Ceasar Chavez/Red River streets, one block west of I-35. Speakers include Rep. Ron Paul, Va. Rep. Virgil Goode, Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur, Okla. Sen. Randy Brodon and many Texas state legislators who fighting against the Trans-Texas Corridor and tollways.

Water Safety Instructor Course A Water Safety Instructor Course provides the knowledge and the training to be a successful instructor and includes general water safety and emergency procedures, swimming safety for infants and preschoolers, teaching methods and the Progressive Learn-to-Swim Levels. Prerequisites: 16 years of age with the ability to perform several different strokes. Course is 34 hours, including pre-course swim and Fundamentals of Instructor Training. WSI Course will be at Bay City High School Pool on Saturday, April 5 from 9-5 and Sunday, April 6 from 9-5. Course fee is $175 and includes materials. Call 979-245- 3056 for information to register.

Gulf Coast Panhellenic Sorority Workshop If you are college-bound female and interested in becoming a member of a university sorority, join Gulf Coast Panhellenic for their second annual sorority workshop Saturday, April 5 at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wharton, 1717 Pioneer. The free event includes an educational forum on the most frequently asked questions about the sorority membership and the recruitment process. For additional information call Julie Aaronson at 979-532-5554 or Cori Radley 979-543-1523.

Juneteenth Celebration Meeting for 2008 A Juneteenth celebration meeting is 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Mount Olive Baptist Church for all who are interested in volunteering. Musical groups, soloists, dancers, rappers, country or Latino musicians, or anyone who wants to perform or be involved is welcome to attend. Juneteenth is not just a celebration for African-Americans, but is a celebration in which everyone can take part. For information call Loretta Johnson at 832-967-3659 or 713-640-5045 or e-mail catnip202e@yahoo.com.

Louise Hillje Clean-Up Day April 5 Louise-Hillje Beautification Organization will have a dump site at 3rd and Market streets across from the fire station on Saturday, April 5. They accept plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, small metal objects, and household debris. They do not accept large appliances, furniture, mattresses, batteries, tires and motor oil. Rice Farmers Coop at 106 Market in El Campo accepts old tires for a fee starting at $2.50. The county brush pile in Louise, located by the old county barn, will be open for tree limbs and lumber. If your group or organization would like to conduct a project, contact the Louise-Hillje Chamber at 979- 648-2615 to tell them of your activity so they can present your group with a certificate of appreciation and add you to the list of organizations helping on clean-up day. Donations are appreciated to help pay for the dumpster that costs $180 per load. Large trash bags are available at the water office for the clean-up. Volunteers are needed for the clean-up campaign.

St. Philip Sponsors 'Run For Excellence' The first 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6

CDA Tri-District Meeting Catholic Daughters of the Americas from Districts 14, 29 and 34 Tri-District meet Sunday, April 6 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3610 N. Ben Wilson St. in Victoria. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Reception of new members will also take place. Officers need to bring your robes and white shoes. All members of Districts 14, 29 and 34 are encouraged to attend and welcome the State CDA Officers. For information call your Court Regents.

MONDAY, APRIL 7

'Hope After Shattered Dreams' Meeting Hope After Shattered Dreams ministry has begun 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 the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the El Campo Church of Christ, 315 E. Calhoun. The next meeting is Monday, April 7. For information call 543-4279.

DAV and Auxiliary Meet Monday Wharton County DAV Chapter and Auxiliary 72 meet Monday, April 7 at the VFW Hall. Covered dish meal served at 6:30 p.m. and meeting to follow.

Stray Pet Outreach Team SPOT (Stray Pet Outreach Team) meets Monday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the county Courthouse Annex in Wharton. For information call Christine at 979-532-1894 or stransky95@sbcglobal.net.

WCJC Prospective Student Meeting Wharton County Junior College representatives will be at the Northside Education Center April 7 from 4-6 p.m. to meet with prospective students about educational programs, degree plans and financial aid for the next school year. Anyone interested in attending WCJC in the summer or fall may come by to have their questions answered.

Ricebird Booster Club Meeting Ricebird Booster Club meets Monday, April 7 at 6 p.m. Election of officers during the meeting, which takes place in the weight room classroom.

TUESDAY, APRIL 8

KJZT 72 Meeting The KJZT 72 meets Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m. at the St. Philip Rectory.

Funding Resources for Your Small Business A Funding Resources for Your Small Business workshop is Tuesday, April 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Northside Education Center. The event is co-sponsored by the City Development Corporation of El Campo, Prairie View A&M University and the University of Houston/Coastal Plains Small Business Development Center. Business owners or those thinking of starting a business can meet people who can help them complete a funding application. Registration is free but seating is limited. Call 543-6750 to ensure a seat.

Fundraiser For March Of Dimes Stephanie Brown-Powers will host a fried chicken plate fundraiser to raise money for the Big 5K Walk/Run in Houston on Sunday, April 27. Plates cost $6.50 and the dinner is Tuesday, April 8 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Staff's Food Service. For tickets or to make a donation call 979-637- 6379. If you would like to know more about March of Dimes visit www.marchforbabies.org.

COMING EVENTS

Taxpayer Information Presentation Meeting A taxpayer information presentation will show citizens how to file exemptions and renditions and how to protest appraisals. Speaker will be Wharton County Chief Appraiser Tylene Gamble on Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Silver Wings, 817 W. Loop. The focus will be taxpayers rights, responsibilities and remedies. For information call Henry Dornak Jr. at 979-541-7164.

BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser Racers For Life, American Cancer Society team hosts a barbecued chicken plate fundraiser with beans and buttered potatoes Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Hungerford Community Hall. Drive through only. Plates are $7. For tickets call Nicole Stavena at 979-532- 1579 ext. 202.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 30. 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 covering Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County to help people who can't afford to spay/neuter their dogs/cats. Please call the SPCA at 979- 323-8787 for information or for an application, or to help with the effort.

FCA Host Ladies Luncheon Faith Christian Academy hosts a ladies luncheon benefiting the scholarship fund Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. at The Lodge, 1521 FM 1301 in Wharton. Special guest speaker is Audrey McClung. Tickets are $10. Call 979- 531-1000 for tickets or information.

B&G Host Golf Marathon First Annual Boys and Girls Club Half-Day Golf Marathon is at El Campo Country Club Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m.-noon. Entry fee is $500 per player, for every $500 entry fee raised, receive a ticket for $1,000 travel voucher drawing. For information contact Mike Perry at 543- 8320.

Tests For Acceleration/Credit The El Campo Independent School District offers exams for acceleration, credit by examination, in all grades for students with no prior instruction at that level or in a particular subject. To achieve acceleration, students in kindergarten through grade 5 must: (1) score 90 percent on criterion-referenced tests for language arts, mathematics, science and social studies, (2) be recommended by the campus principal and (3) have written parental approval for the acceleration. Students in grade 6 through 12 must score 90 percent on a criterion-referenced test for the applicable course. Register with your principal by April 21. Exams are May 6, 7, and 8.