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Nada/Garwood "Gadabouts" Luncheon The Nada/Garwood"Gadabouts" hold their annual luncheon for Nada/Garwood area veterans at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19 at the Nada Parish Hall. For information call Anita Meismer at 979-758-3119.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21

Youth Camp Fundraiser Bake Sale The youth of Memorial Baptist host a bake sale at Wal- Mart Saturday, June 21 at 8 a.m. until all the goodies are gone.

Legion Mens Cook-Off In Blessing American Legion Cecil Lee Post 649 in Blessing hosts a men's cook-off Saturday, June 21. Entertainment all day with a horseshoe tournament, auction, silent auction, cake walk, whiskey wagon and raffle. Registration forms available, call Legion after 5 p.m. at 361-588-7430 or David Bartosh at 361-588-6388.

SUNDAY, JUNE 22

Presbyterian Bible School Set First Presbyterian Church host Vacation Bible School Sunday, June 22 through Thursday, June 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. at 312 Depot. Bible stories, canopy crafts, green tree games and some rain forest rhythms. Register online at https:// toolkit.thevbsplace.org/1stpresbyterianchurchelcampo. Children ages 3-14.

Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp The Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 2105 of Wharton County honor a Confederate veteran buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22. The ceremony is open to the public.

Louise High School Reunion For 1997-1999 Louise High School Reunion for Classes of 1997, 1998 and 1999 is Saturday, Sept. 20, but there is a meeting Sunday, June 22 at 1 p.m. at Los Cucos Mexican Restaurant in El Campo to discuss details. Addresses, phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses for all classmates needed. Call Janet at 979-618-0451 or Melissa at 713- 677-9059.

St. Robert's KC Host BBQ Chicken Plates St. Robert's Knights of Columbus Council 9393 hosts a barbecued chicken dinner with sides Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Parish Hall. Plates are $6, togo only. No presale tickets.

MONDAY, JUNE 23

E.A. Greer School Reunion Registration E.A. Greer School Reunion registration is $40 per person until Monday, June 23. At the door is $50. This is a twoday event on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. Contact Gloria Harris at 543-5861 or see her at 1227 Alice. Proceeds help with E.A. Greer Scholarship Funds.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

Mad Science Performer At EC Library Mad Science from Houston is the main performer at the El Campo Branch Library at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, to explore science with a rainbow maker, a "Genie in a Bottle" and a foam factory. Also, Ray from Splashway Waterpark will appear after the show with a special treat for the children. For information call 979-543-2362.

Visit The Titanic Exhibition Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR visits Moody Gardens in Galveston for the Titanic Exhibition on Tuesday, June 24. Meet at the Wharton Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m. and car pool; return around 5 p.m. If interested call Hazel Foltyn at 543-2060 as soon as possible.

Lifesavers Relay Host BBQ Fundraiser Pick up Lifesavers barbecue plates Tuesday, June 24 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Country Pride. Tickets available at Mid Coast Medical Clinic. Barbecued brisket, sausage and trimmings with banana pudding for $7 a plate. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

The Ambassadors Are Coming! Faith Lutheran Church, 2103 N. Mechanic, hosts the Ambassador Music Team from the Association Free Lutheran Bible School in Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m. June 25. The hour-long free concert features traditional and contemporary Christian music. A love offering will be accepted for the Bible School. Call 543-1842 for more information.

Fried Chicken Plates Full Force Tumble and Cheer Fundraiser is 4-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25. Fried chicken plates are $7. Presale only, call Margaret Holik at 979-648-2025 or Full Force Tumble and Cheer at 543-6044.

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

EC Library Summer Reading Programs Registration for the El Campo Branch Library's Summer Reading programs, "Texas Reading Jubilee: 1958-2008" for ages 6 months to 10 and "Game On! Texas Teens Read!" for ages 11 to 18. Children under age 10 must be registered by an adult. The library has a number of free activities for all ages. Summer schedules are available at the library at 200 W. Church. For information call 543-2362.

Louise Branch Library Summer Program The Louise Branch Library has a summer program for children 6 months to 18 years are invited to register. Schedules are available at the library. For information call 979-648-2018.

Silver Wings Summer Program The local skating rink also has programs designed for students this summer. Free skates come with a regular admission all summer. Day care skating is Thursdays from 9-11 a.m., Christian music skate nights are Thursdays from 7-10 p.m. Regular skate sessions are Friday from 7-10 p.m., Saturdays from 2-5 p.m. and Sundays from 2-5 p.m. Admission is $7. For information call 543- 1691.

Aquatic Center Summer Hours The pool is open Tuesday-Friday from 6 a.m.-noon and 1- 8 p.m.; Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-6 p.m. The pool is closed Mondays. Red Wave swims from 8-11 a.m., and swimming lessons started June 10. Aerobics are Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and arthritis classes on Wednesday and Friday are at 8 a.m. For information call 543-1468.

Louise School Library Open The Louise School Library is open during June on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-noon for the public. Students can earn Accelerated Reading points, with prizes awarded to all students based on their total points.

FBC Louise Summer Youth Program The First Baptist Church of Louise's summer youth RESCUE program offers food, fun and fellowship, organized activities, field trips, VBS, REC and more every Sunday at 6 p.m. for kids in grades 7-12. The focus is on relationships, service and community this summer.

Louise ISD Summer Feed Program Louise ISD holds a free summer feeding program for breakfast and lunch, at no cost to anyone up to age 18, Louise student or not. Adults may eat for $2.75. The program runs from June 2-July 3, Mondays through Thursdays. For details call Veronica at 979-648-2982, ext. 152.

Mennonite Church Summer VBS Summer Vacation Bible School held at El Campo Mennonite Church, 2605 West Loop, June 9-20, weekday evenings from 6-8:45 p.m. for ages 5-14 years. Everyone is welcome. Transportation is available. For questions call Chad Koehn at 543-4192, Stacy Schmidt at 543-5121, Andy Rodriguez at 979-578-8795 or Ana at 956-491- 6161 for Spanish speaking.

COMING SOON

Account Set Up For Logan Stehno A bank account has been set up at First State Bank of Louise for Logan Stehno. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to P.O. Box 5, Louise, TX 77455. A benefit has been scheduled for Saturday, June 28 at Muldoon's. Barbecue chicken plates-to-go or dine in from 4:30-6:30 p.m., live auction at 7:30 p.m. and raffle drawing following auction. If anyone would like to donate a raffle item or auction item contact Rebecca Bard at 713-458-0709 or by e-mail at rslabay@hotmail.com or Bridget Nohavitza at 543-9438.

FUMC Sunday Afternoon Piano Concert Back by popular demand, First United Methodist Church presents a free Sunday afternoon concert featuring Ted Lashley, music director of FUMC, and Victor Flowers, band director of Bailey Middle School of Spring in a twopiano concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29. The concert will feature new and old favorites, hymns and a few surprises.

The Practical Caregiver Training Houston-Galveston Area Council-Area Agency on Aging Elderly and Caregiver Support Services presents The Practical Caregiver, a free 78-minute training film offering hands-on demonstration, practice and lecture for basic body mechanics, positioning, transfers, ambulation (walking), self-help, feeding and communication. Training is at Bay City Service Center, 2105 Avenue M in Bay City from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Saturday, June 28. Call for reservations by Thursday, June 26 at 1-877-747-1542.

Affordable Rural Home Loans The U.S. Department of Agriculture has a program to help people in rural areas get affordable home loans at very low finance rates with up to 100 percent financing. No minimum credit score is required. Some of the requirements to qualify are that one be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with decent credit and enough income to pay for the selected property. To learn more, contact the USDA Rural Development office in Edna at 361-782-7151, ext. 4.

First Baptist Church VBS July 7-11 First Baptist Church of El Campo hosts Vacation Bible School July 7-11 from 9 a.m. -noon for age 4 years through 8th grade.

BEEs Sell Decorative Street Lamps Let's continue to beautify the downtown El Campo area with decorative street lamps, available from the BEEs. The lamps are a special and lasting way to honor or memorialize someone special in your life. They can be purchased individually or by a group. For information call Carolyn Kelly at 543-2397 or Ruth Sacco at 543-5339 or any BEE board member.

'Top Ten Mistakes Employers Make' Reservations are now being taken for "Top 10 Mistakes Employers Make in Hiring, Firing and Paying Employees" to be presented by Joe Bontke, outreach director for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Houston Division Office. There will be two sessions Tuesday, June 24: 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Free registration, seating is limited, call 543-6750 today.

Raffle Tickets For Hubenak Fundraiser Raffle tickets are now available with 10 prizes: Nine guns and one rechargeable flashlight. Tickets are $20 each. Winners will be drawn the day of the event - Wednesday, Aug. 6 - at the KC Hall in El Campo after a free stew dinner and live auction. Tickets available at D-A-M Services in El Campo or by calling 979-578-9490 or 979- 578-2608. Ask for Clayton or Amy. All proceeds will go to the family to help defray the medical expenses of cystic fibrosis treatment.

WCJC Summer Hours Wharton County Junior College summer hours are through Aug. 15 at all campus and extension center locations. Summer hours for all administrative offices and libraries are: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Summer hours do not apply to scheduled classes. For information call 979-532-6322.

EC Ricebird Red Out Shirt Sponsors Sought Advertise your business name on the back of the El Campo Ricebirds Red Out 2008 shirts. A minimum of 25 shirts at $12 each. Order extra for your employees and family members. Call 541-6356 to order shirts to be given away at the first home football game Friday, Aug. 29 against the Brazoswood Bucs.

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 free.

Veterans Service Officer Hours The office of Wharton County Veterans Service Officer Harvey H. Stelzel Jr. is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 18. The office will be closed on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 25. 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.