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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. today 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

8th Grade Hosts Car Wash Fundraiser Class of 2008, 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip students will have a car wash today 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 today 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.

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 today 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 today 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 email catnip202e@yahoo.com.

Louise Hillje Clean-Up Day Today Louise-Hillje Beautification Organization will have a dump site at 3rd and Market streets across from the fire station today, 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 today 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 provided at end of race. Call 543-2901 for 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 in Victoria. Registration starts at 1:30 p.m. Officers need to bring robes and white shoes. 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.

GED/ESL Education Classes GED and ESL classes are being held at El Campo Adult Learning Center, 802 Depot, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or El Campo Housing Authority, 403-A Ricebird Lane Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon. ESL night classes are at St. Robert's Catholic Church, 512 Tegner, Monday and Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. For information call 979-532-6301 or 1-800-561- 9252, ext. 6301. New student orientation dates for GED day classes are Monday, April 7, April 21 and May 5.

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, because seating for the workshop is limited.

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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Taxpayer Information Presentation Meeting A taxpayer information presentation shows 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 West Loop. The focus is on taxpayers rights, responsibilities and remedies. For information call Henry Dornak Jr. at 979-541-7164.

Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig-Harriss American Legion Post 251 holds its Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the auxiliary room. The meeting is to finalize current projects.

AARP Chapter 1419 Meeting El Campo AARP Chapter 1419 meets at the El Campo Library Wednesday, April 9. Lunch at noon and the meeting at 1 p.m. Anyone 50-plus is invited. Call 543-3514 for information.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

'Over The River And Through The Woods' Play The state-bound St. Philip Catholic School One Act Play will present "Over the River and Through the Woods" Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at the ECHS auditorium. Pizza bythe slice and soft drinks sold at 6 p.m. in the courtyard. Admission is a $5 donation at the door. This is the only fundraiser for the one-act play program.

COMING EVENTS

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.

'Buy One Get One Free' Book Fair The El Campo Branch Library hosts a Scholastic buy one, get one free Book Fair Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19 during regular library hours. A wide collection of new books, posters, computer games and school supplies are available. Free items must be of equal or lesser value than those bought. For information call 979-543-2362.

Birthday Party For El Campo Museum Everyone is invited to a 30th birthday party for the El Campo Museum on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Hot dogs, punch and cake will be served. Rainbow the Clown will help celebrate. For information call the museum at 543-6885.

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.

American Legion/Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its Ladies Auxiliary will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 15 at the hall beginning with a social at 6:30 p.m. and a meal will be served at 7:15. Ladies Auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

IMUD Yard of The Month Contest The Isaacson Municipal Utility District will award its first "IMUD Yard of the Month" honor on April 16. The contest will be conducted monthly and is open to all IMUD members. Renters are welcome to participate as well as property owners. The winner will receive a $20 credit toward the next water bill and results will be published in the El Campo Leader-News and on the IMUD Web site. Members of the board of directors are donating $20 award each month. This credit will not be taken from IMUD funds.

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.

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.