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Season Football Tickets On Sale Patrons who bought season tickets last year for Ricebird games have until Thursday, July 24 to purchase tickets for those same seats. To reserve the same seats go by the administration office, 700 W. Norris, or call 543-6771 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Office is closed on Fridays. Monday, July 30 at 8 a.m., remaining season tickets will be on sale, on a first-come basis to the public. Season ticket sales end at 4 p.m. Aug. 9. Season tickets are $20 (for a set of five home games). Pre-sale tickets are $4 each.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Mt. Olive Baptist Mission Workshop Mt. Olive Baptist Church of El Campo, 325 Olive, hosts its annual Mission Workshop Saturday, July 26 at 9 a.m. Women's Annual Day is Sunday, July 27 with the Rev. A.J. Jones of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church of Sorrell as guest speaker. The public is invited to attend both events.

H-E-B Survivor Edition Car Wash El Campo H-E-B's Survivor Edition Relay for Life team will host a car wash Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the El Campo H-E-B Fuel Station. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

SUNDAY, JULY 27

BBQ Chicken/Sausage Dinner Fundraiser A barbecue chicken and sausage lunch benefit for Hazel (Boone) Perry is Sunday, July 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the KC Hall in El Campo. Plates to-go $6. Call Bessie Boone at 543-5166 or Cindy Strnadel at 543-6530 or 541-4541.

MONDAY, JULY 28

WCJC Senior Citizen Bingo Play bingo with other seniors at the Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizens Center, LaDieu Building, 911 Boling Hwy. on Monday, July 28 from 2-3 p.m. If you are 60 years of age or older you are invited to attend. Prizes and refreshments.

'Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes' Class Registration is being accepted for "Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes," a five-week program to help people with Type 2 diabetes learn the skills they need to understand and manage their disease. Classes are each Monday beginning July 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wharton County Youth Fair Directors Room. Cost is $10. Contact Jaime at 979- 532-3310 to register.

TUESDAY, JULY 29

Youth Football & Cheerleader Registration EC Youth Football Association tryouts will be held at the ECHS practice field on Tuesday, July 29 at 5:30 p.m. for Pee Wees, 7 p.m. for Juniors and Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. for Bantams. Make-ups will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Players should wear shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes. ECYFA cheerleader registration will be Tuesday, July 29 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. To request a registration packet e-mail ECYFA@yahoo.com or call Lisa at 979-637-1472.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

Port Steaks Fund 8th Grade D.C. Trip The Class of 2009 8th Grade Washington Trip students will have a grilled pork steak dinner with green rice and corn from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at the KC Hall. Plates are $7.

THURSDAY, JULY 31

EC Rifle & Pistol Club Meeting The El Campo Rifle & Pistol Club will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the meeting room at Wharton county Electric Co-op on Highway 59 East in El Campo. All members are encouraged to attend. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Soccer Registration Ends July 31 Soccer registration ends July 31 at the Boys & Girls Club of El Campo for ages 4-18. Soccer camp is July 28-Aug. 1 for ages 3-16. For information call 543-8320.

EC Library Summer Reading Programs Registration is under way for the El Campo Branch Library's Summer Reading programs, "Texas Reading Jubilee: 1958-2008" for ages 6 months-10 and "Game On! Texas Teens Read!" for ages 11-18 will end on Saturday, Aug. 2nd. This is the last day the library will be handing out prizes for reading. For more information call the library at 543-2362.

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

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.

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.

Join The Fun On Wednesdays El Campo Church of Christ has VBS Fun every Wednesday night from 5:45-8 p.m. July 2-Aug. 6. For information call Mindy McCord at 543-4279.

Memorial Baptist Club VBS July 21-25 Club VBS: Cactus Canyon is 6-8:30 p.m. July 21-25 at Memorial Baptist Church for ages 4-those who have completed 6th grade. Call the church to register or for information.

COMING SOON

Stray Pet Outreach Team Newsletters Wharton County SPOT - Stray Pet Outreach Team - is sending out newsletters. If you want to be on the mailing list and learn more about SPOT and how you can help, e-mail wcspot@hotmail.com by Aug. 1.

Cancer Stampers Host Bake Sale United States Postal Service Cancer Stampers Relay For Life team will hold a bake sale Friday, Aug. 1 behind the Post Office beginning at 8:30 a.m. All donations benefit the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Wharton County.

BBQ Chicken, Hillje KJT Fundraiser St. Andrews Catholic Church in Hillje will serve barbecued chicken plates with pinto beans, seasoned rice and trimmings on Sunday, Aug. 3. Drive-through begins at 11 a.m. Plates are $7. Proceeds are used for scholarships and community donations.

'Hope After Shattered Dreams' Meeting Hope After Shattered Dreams Ministry meets Monday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the El Campo Church of Christ, 315 E. Calhoun. Anyone who has experienced loss resulting from, but not limited to death, divorce, job or deteriorating health is welcome to attend. For information call 543-4279.

Ricebird Booster Club Meeting Ricebird Booster Club meets Monday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the classroom located in the weight room behind home stadium.

Chicken Fried Steak Plates Help Sadler Chicken fried steak dinner plates to benefit Rebecca Sadler's medical expenses are $7 and will be served Thursday, Aug. 7 at Staff's Food Service from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For tickets call Carol at 979-257-4039, Becki Sadler at 979-257-7960, Jose Solis at 979-257-7692, Gigi Lewis at 543-8851 or Stephanie at H-E-B at 979-578-8601.

Register Now For Fishing Tournament Cancer Convicts will host the 2nd Ever Fishing Tournament Saturday, Aug. 9. Pick up entry forms at El Campo Chamber of Commerce or download at www.matagordabay. com or call Janiece at 543-8070 or Nancy at 5419457. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Wharton County Relay For Life.

WCJC Foundation 2008 Gala The Wharton County Junior Foundation 2008 Gala is Friday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Safari Texas Ranch in Richmond. Tickets are $85 each. Sponsor tables (seating for 8) are $1,500 and $2,500. The gala features a reception, dinner, auctions and a comical performance by the Capital Steps. Tickets went on sale May 1. Call Cheryl Machicek at 979-532-6322 for information.

Pre-Register For QuickBooks 2008 QuickBooks 2008, a hands-on training seminar is Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Northside Education Center, 707 Fahrenthold. Includes hands-on instruction, manual, refreshments, light lunch and follow up consultation. Cost is $99 and must be pre-paid. Call 543-6750 to register.

Louise High School 1997-1999 Reunion Louise High School classes of 1997, 1998 and 1999 will have a reunion Saturday, Sept. 20. Addresses, phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses for all classmates are needed. Call Janet at 979-618-0451 or Melissa at 713- 677-9059.

Flavored Licorice Fundraiser For Cancer The Cancer Stampers Relay for Life team is winding down its flavored licorice fundraiser. Flavors still available are blue raspberry, cherry, cinnamon, chocolate, grape and root beer. The cost is $5 per 1-pound bag. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. If interested call Janice Winter at 979-578-0367 or Gigi Lewis at 543-8851.

Civic Center, Museum Closed For Remodeling Due to Civic Center renovations, the museum is closed through Nov. 4. During July the wall mounts will be taken down and crated and the animals will have crates built over them, to protect them while the new roof is built. To volunteer to help pack, call 543-6885.

Raffle Tickets For Hubenak Fundraiser Raffle tickets are 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 or Ryan 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.

Derby Doll Booster Club Membership Drive Derby Doll Booster Club membership dues, along with money raised throughout the year, are used for scholarships, contest expenses, costumes and props. Platinum Derby $100, Gold Derby $50, Silver Derby $25 and Family membership is $15. Platinum, Gold and Silver donors names appear in the home games football program. Call Delores Cox at 543-8273 by July 31.

Ricebird Booster Club Membership Drive Support the Ricebird Booster Club and become a member. Memberships are: Diamond $1,000., Gold $500, Silver $250, Ricebird $100, Red $50, White $25 and individual is $10. Diamond, Gold, Silver, Ricebird and Red memberships will be printed in the football programs. Call Peggy Fucik at 979-543-1543 by Aug. 1, 2008.

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.

Brick Deadline Nears For Heritage Center Imprinted bricks are being ordered to be ready and in place as soon as the El Campo Heritage Center opens this fall. They can include the name of the purchaser, a business, graduating class or any honoree. The bricks, which cost $100, will be used in the Heritage Center garden, between the Boys & Girls Club and the center's front porch. For more information call Hubert Kaiser at 543-7313.

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 July. 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.