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DON'T MISS: 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 today 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.

TODAY

Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig-Harriss American Legion Post 251 holds its Executive Committee Meeting today at 7 p.m. at the auxiliary room.

AARP Chapter 1419 Meeting El Campo AARP Chapter 1419 meets at the El Campo Library today. 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.

Business Classes Offered At Northside Two free seminars on small businesses will be held today, April 11 at Northside Education Center, 707 Fahrenthold. "Do you have what it takes to start a small business?" is from 9-11 a.m., whilee "What business should you start?" is from 1-3 p.m. Reservations recommended; call 543-6750.

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

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.

'Clifford the Big Red Dog' at Library Clifford the Big Red Dog will make a special appearance at the El Campo Branch Library on Saturday, April 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. The library is located at 200 W. Church. Parents are welcome to bring cameras. For information call 543-2362.

'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 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.

'Business Plan Pro' Training Business Plan Pro training is Saturday, April 12 at Northside Education Center. The program, produced by PaloAlto software, walks one through the process of preparing and writing a business plan to present to lending institutions. Session is from 9 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Handouts, class materials and refreshments provided. No registration fee but seating is limited so call 543-6750 to reserve a place.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

El Campo/Hillje SPJST Meeting El Campo Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 holds its monthly meeting in Hillje at the Lodge Hall Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. Lodge will furnish meal after the meeting. Members are asked to bring desserts.

St. John's Host Kountry Picnic St. John's Catholic Church in West Columbia hosts it second annual Kountry Picnic starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 20632 N. Hwy. 36 in Brazoria. Duke Gamino will provide music for the occasion. There will be a petting zoo, moonwalk and games for the kids, a live and silent auction, a country store and parties for sale.

MONDAY, APRIL 14

Saddle Club Monthly Meeting The Saddle Club hosts its monthly meeting Monday, April 14 at 5:15 p.m. at the Ozarka building in El Campo.

Wharton Book Review Club Meeting The Wharton Book Review Club meets Monday, April 14 at 10 a.m. in the Wharton County Historical Museum, 3615 Richmond Road, Wharton. Dr. Paul Spellman will tell of his research and discuss his latest book, The Lost Treasure of Buffalo Gap, a historical fiction book for children to be published later this year. Tickets are $5 at the door. For information call Sally Soderquist at 979-532- 4936, Sammy Lou Franks at 979-532-4615 or Dorothy Hensley at 543-5837.

Derby Doll Booster Club Meeting The Derby Doll Booster Club meets Monday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m. at J-Brew's. All Derby Doll parents are invited to attend.

TUESDAY, APRIL 15

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.

'Harassment, Discrimination Laws Discussion Tuesday, April 15 Joe Bontke, Outreach Director for the Houston EEOC District Office will discuss 'Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Laws', including handouts and question/answer sessions. Anyone involved in Human Resources or Operations Management should attend. Session is free but seating is limited. Call 543-6750 to reserve your place.

COMING EVENTS

IMUD Yard of The Month Contest The Isaacson Municipal Utility District will award its first "IMUD Yard of the Month" honor Wednesday, 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.

Pre-K & K Registration For Louise ISD Wednesday, April 16 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., parents can register their children for pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2008-2009 school year at Louise ISD. Bring child's Social Security card, certified birth certificate and immunization record. All vaccinations must be complete. Proof of income is required for pre-K registration. Students turning 5 on or before Sept. 1 are eligible for the kindergarten program; those who turn 4 on or before Sept. 1 and meet state criteria are eligible for pre-K. For information call 979-648-2262.

Enchilada Dinner April 17 New Life Assembly of God holds an enchilada dinner Thursday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plates are $7. Free delivery to the El Campo area for orders of five plates or more. Call 543-3959 for orders.

Derby Doll Mini Clinic April 19 A Derby Doll Mini Clinic is Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m.- noon at the El Campo High School Derby Doll Gym. Ages are 4 years old through 8th grade. The cost is $25 per child; $15 for each additional child per family. Registration papers are being sent home or are available at the ECHS principal's office. Mail application with payment or register the day of the clinic. The dancers will perform at the Derby Doll Spring Show on April 24. For questions call Dobie Rod at 543-8018.

Brisket/Sausage Plates Benefit Cardenas A fundraiser for Joe Cardenas is Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Louise Fire Station. Brisket/sausage plates are $6. Call 979-332-0031 for tickets or to give a donation.

Obsessive Compulsion Disorder Support Anyone interested in forming a support group for OCD, please call Sandy at 979-648-2113.

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.

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 21 and May 5.