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Buy-One, Get-One-Free Book Fair

The El Campo Branch Library hosts a Scholastic buyone, get-one-free Book Fair today 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.

TODAY, APRIL 16

Pre-K & K Registration For Louise ISD Today 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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Enchilada Dinner April 17 New Life Assembly of God will sell enchilada dinners 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.

WCJC Bingo For Seniors Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizen program hosts bingo for seniors at the WCJC El Campo Senior Center, 1303 Delta from 12:30 -2 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Anyone 60 or older is invited. If interested in meals, stop by office and sign up.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18

Bishop Jones Returns To Civic Center Bishop Fred A. Jones Sr. returns to the El Campo Civic Center along with the Jones Family Singers, Cominik Dixon, Elder Anthony Wade, Elder Eddie Batties and Elder Lerome Dixon. Performance is Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. For information call Sis. Sharon Gary at 979- 257-5351.

Plate Lunch Special At PMBC Progressive Missionary Baptist Church has fried catfish or chicken wing plates Friday, April 18. Plates are $7 donation and serving time begins at 10 a.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19

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.

Czech Catholic Family Council Meeting The Family Council of the Czech Catholic Nursing Home in Hillje meets Saturday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at the First Christian Church on West West Street in El Campo. Anyone who is a family member or friend of a resident of the home is encouraged to attend to voice their concerns about the care their resident is receiving. The Family Council is an independent self-governed group composed of family and friends of nursing home residents. If you have questions call Pat at 979-541-9328.

Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes Lifeguard Training sponsored by the American Red Cross is held in Bay City at the high school pool, 2624 16th, on Saturday, April 19 from noon-6 p.m., Sunday, April 20 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and April 26 and 27 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Course fee is $175 and includes all materials. Contact 979-245-3056 for information or to register. Note: El Campo Aquatic Center guards are trained at no cost by the city.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

St. Philip Mexican Dinner Plates St. Philip Catholic Daughters have Mexican dinner plates Sunday, April 20 at St. Philip Parish Hall. Serving starts at 11 a.m. on Depot Street. Plates to-go only for $6. No advance sales.

MONDAY, APRIL 21

Project Graduation Meeting Project Graduation meets Monday, April 21 at Myatt Elementary Cafeteria at 6 p.m. All committees and activities for Project Graduation will be finalized. Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

Ricebird Band Booster Club Meeting The Ricebird Band Boosters meet Monday, April 21 at 6 p.m. at the High School Band Hall. All band parents are urged to attend. For information call Leticia Mulford at 543-5334.

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. Students in Kindergarten through grade 5 must score 90 percent on tests for language arts, mathematics, science and social studies; be recommended by the campus principal; and have written parental approval. Students in grade 6 through 12 must score 90 percent on a test for the applicable course. Register with your principal by April 21. Exams are May 6, 7 and 8.

GED/ESL Education Classes GED and ESL classes are held at El Campo Adult Learning Center, 802 Depot, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or at El Campo Housing Authority, 403-A Ricebird Lane Monday-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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22

CPR For PRR Classes CPR for the Professional Rescuer Recertification classes is Tuesday, April 22 from 5-9 p.m. The cost of each course is $40, an additional cost of $10 for a pocket mask and/ or additional cost of $15 for the book. For information call the American Red Cross office at 979-245-3056.

COMING SOON

Mature Driving Course A Mature Driving Course is Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the in-service room of El Campo Memorial Hospital, 303 Sandy Corner Road. The class does not dismiss traffic tickets. No test required, $10 per person registration, call ahead to sign up. For information and registration call Donna Mikeska at 543-6251 Ext. 261 or 578-5261 (direct). Leave a message, name and number.

'I Love America' Benefits Heritage Center First Baptist Church hosts I Love America, A Patriotic Tribute by the Freedom Four to benefit the El Campo Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door. Will include residential humor anecdotes by Joe Tom Davis. The Freedom Four includes Daniel Berglund, Cecil Davis, Jim Lane and Joe Tom Davis. Pianist is Carolyn Goelzer.

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.

Account Set Up For Logan Stehno On April 4, Logan Stehno was struck by his grandfather by accident. He didn't see Logan because he was driving a big diesel truck. Logan was rushed to El Campo Memorial Hospital where they brought him back to life. He is now at the Children's Memorial Hospital in Houston where he is fighting for his life. Donations to the family may be made at Louise First State Bank. A fundraising event for the family is in the works. To make donations for a raffle contact Rebecca Bard at 713-458-0709 or by e-mail at rslabay@hotmail.com.

BBQ Pork Steak Dinner Fundraiser Knights of Columbus Council 2490 BBQ pork steak dinner is Sunday, April 27 at the KC Hall on Armory Road. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates are $6.50 to-go only.

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

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.

Early Help For Children Important Region III Education Service Center Early Childhood Intervention Program provides support and services to families with children, birth to age 3, with developmental delays and disabilities. For questions call Region III ESC ECI at 1-888-909-3512. ECI screenings and evaluations are at no cost.

USDA Rural Development Loans Offered USDA Rural Development is accepting business and industry guaranteed loan applications through banks or other authorized commercial lenders to create and maintain employment in rural communities. Loans can be used to expand a business with a new building or added property, to buy machinery or equipment, etc. Interest rates may be fixed or variable and are negotiated between the lender and borrower. For information, call the USDA Rural Development Office at (361) 782-7151, Extension 4.

Ricebird Boosters Raise Scholarship $$ The Ricebird Booster Club is selling raffle tickets to help its scholarship fund. Last year, the booster club raised enough money to award scholarships to every athlete who applied and hopes to do the same this year. Tickets are $20 each and go toward 17 prizes. 500 tickets will be sold. The drawing is June 14 at the Booster Club Golf Tournament. For information or to buy tickets, call Bobby Bullard at 541-3160 or stop by Tina's Shear Satisfaction.