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DON'T MISS: Register Now For Fishing Tournament Cancer Convicts host their 2nd Ever Fishing Tournament today. Download entry forms at www.matagordabay. com or call Janiece at 543-8070 or Nancy at 541-9457. Tournament proceeds benefit the Wharton County Relay For Life.

TODAY

The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis' beloved tale of the four Prevensie children, who step through an old wardrobe in an English country house and find themselves in the never-to-be-forgotten land of Narnia is directed by Katrese Skinner and continues this weekend. General admission $15; $13 for senior citizens, students and groups of 10 or more. Show dates are Aug. 9-10 and 15-17 at the Plaza Theatre in Wharton. Performance times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and 2:30 p.m. Sunday afternoons.

Christian Life Center Annual Prayer Luncheon Christian Life Center invites people to join them to pray for families, churches, our community and our country on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. at 527 CR 306, two blocks from the VFW Hall on Murray Road. For information call 543-1202. Special guest will be Minister Renita of New Orleans.

Memorial Baptist 'Triple-Play' Fundraiser Memorial Baptist Church, 1009 N. Wharton, holds a car wash, bake sale and yard sale today starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds go to children and youth ministries. Call 543- 4280 for more information.

Rainbow Girls Garage Sale El Campo Rainbow Girls hold a garage sale today starting at 7 a.m. in the parking lot of Dr. Charles Corwin's office, 1005 N. Mechanic.

Survivor Edition Relay Team Host Garage Sale The Relay For Life team Survivor Edition holds a garage sale Saturday, Aug. 9 from 8 a.m.-noon in the parking lot next to H-E-B by Calvin Slaughter Insurance.

Fort Bend Czech Heritage Society Meets Fort Bend Czech Heritage Society meets at 10 a.m. today at the George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview in Richmond. A covered dish meal will be served. Program will be the father of genetics, Gregory Mendel. For information call 281-232-2271.

SUNDAY, AUG. 10

St. Andrew/St. Procopius CCD Registration CCD registration is Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10 in the LLC building after Mass in Louise, and the Hillje Hall after each Mass in Hillje. New students or students being confirmed (10th-11th grade) must bring baptism certifi- cate. The fee is $15 per student. Volunteers are needed to work one-hour shifts after each Mass. Call Cindy at 648-2896 for information.

Louise Cheerleaders Serve Turkey & Dressing The Louise Varsity Cheerleaders' annual turkey and dressing dinner is Sunday, Aug. 10 at St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Hillje. Plates to-go will be sold from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plates are $7. Advance tickets available by calling Cindy Schmidt at 648-2724 or 541-9001 or Debbie Koudela at 543-3322 or 543-0375.

EC/Hillje SPJST Monthly Meeting El Campo/Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 holds its monthly meeting in Hillje at the Lodge Hall on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring a meat or casserole dish. Lodge will furnish the desserts. Members and guests are welcome.

Baked Potato Dinner Sunday First Lutheran Church hosts a baked potato dinner with all the trimmings Sunday, Aug. 10 at noon. Everyone is invited. A free-will offering will be taken for Midwest Flood Victims.

MONDAY, AUG. 11

Ricebird Cheerleading Booster Club The Ricebird Cheerleading Booster Club meets Monday, Aug. 11 at 7:15 p.m. in the portable Science 1 building.

Museum Needs Volunteer Painters The El Campo Museum Society is looking for volunteers to help with painting the week of Aug. 11. After painting help will be needed to re-hang about 40 mounts. Call the museum at 543-6885 to let them know if you're interested.

Lifesavers Host 'Big Basket' Silent Auction Lifesavers Relay for Life Team from El Campo Memorial Hospital and Mid Coast Medical Clinic hold a Big Basket Silent Auction in the lobby of Mid Coast Medical Clinic Aug. 11-14, closing at 5:30 p.m. on the 14th. Pictures of the baskets may be seen at http://events.cancer.org/ rflwhartoncotx during the week of Aug. 11. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Derby Doll Boosters Ice Cream Social An ice cream social is Monday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. in the new ECHS gym for all current Derby Doll team members, parents and boosters. The Derby Doll Booster Club will meet at 5:30 p.m.

St. Paul Vacation Bible School St. Paul United Methodist Church, 211 E. Third, holds Vacation Bible School Aug. 11, 13 and 15 from 5:30-7:15 p.m. for ages 5 years and up. Three nights of fun, singing, crafts and videos. A light meal will be served. Call Alleene Hill at 543-3756 for more information.

Myatt Elementary Still Registering Myatt Elementary School is still taking registration for pre-K, K and 1st grade students at 501 W. Webb. Call 543-7514.

TUESDAY, AUG. 12

Louise High 2008-2009 Student Schedules Students may go to the high school for schedule changes starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 for 11th-12th grades and Wednesday, Aug. 13 for 9th-10th grades. Freshman orientation is Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. in the high school gym.

VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meeting The VFW Auxiliary to the VFW Post 2786 holds its monthly meeting Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a meal beginning at that time. The meeting will start at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13

Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig-Harriss American Legion Post 251 holds its Executive Committee meeting Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.

AARP Monthly Meeting El Campo AARP Chapter 1419 meets Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the El Campo branch of the Wharton County Library. Lunch at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. Donna Mikeska will present a program on cholesterol. For information call 543-3514.

Bereavement Support Group Meets Because there's no Wharton County Chapter, the Compassionate Friends, Sugar Land/Southwest Houston Chapter invites Wharton County residents to attend their nonprofit support group for bereaved loved ones of children who have died. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 in Sugar Land. Call Marguerite at 979-335-6070 for more information.

ECHS New Student Registration ECHS counselors are holding new student registration in the Guidance Office Aug. 13-19 from 9 a.m. - noon and 1-3 p.m. Registration packets may be picked up in the Guidance Office prior to registration. Students need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian and bring a copy of their birth certificate, social security card, records from previous schools and immunization records. Call 543- 2871 for more information.

FRIDAY, AUG. 15

ECVFD Barbecue Cook-off Planned The 4th Annual El Campo VFD barbecue cook-off is Aug. 15-16 at the department's training field. The event features $3,000 in prizes, numerous competitive categories and live music. For entry or information, call Dwayne at 979-618-0452 or 541-6605; the fire department at 543- 3335 or Louis at 332-2881.

WCJC Foundation 2008 Gala The Wharton County Junior College Foundation's 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.

Louise High School 1997-1999 Reunion Deadline for payment is Aug. 15 for the Louise High School classes of 1997, 1998 and 1999 reunion, to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 starting at 5 p.m. Cost is $40 per couple, $20 per person. No money will be taken at the door. Funds can be sent to Melissa Garza at P.O. Box 222, Boling, TX 77420. 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 and leave message.

Lillian's Birthday Memorial Toy Drive Lillian's Birthday 1st Annual Toy Drive will be held during August in memory of Lillian Hansen's birthday. Donate a new toy for kids at Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital. Drop boxes are located at The First State Bank, Blessing and El Campo branches; First United Methodist Church, El Campo; First Convenience Bank in Walmart, El Campo; Palacios Veterinary Clinic; and NAPA, Palacios. For information call Shana Hansen at 979-578-0900.

COMING SOON

Polka For A Cancer Cure The Dujka Brothers and Red Ravens play Sunday, Aug. 17 from 3-7 p.m. at the Hungerford Community Center. Tickets are $6 each. Proceeds from tickets, refreshments and raffle sales will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Everyone wearing pink or purple will receive a gift. For more information call Nicole Stavena at 578-9282 or go online at http://events.cancer. org/rflwhartoncotx. This year's Relay will be Oct. 11 at the Wharton High School Stadium.

St. Andrew Summer Festival Barbecue beef, sausage and all the trimmings are on sale Sunday, Aug. 17 starting at 11 a.m. Serve yourself in the hall or drive-through plates to-go. Plates are $7. Bulk sales in the kitchen. An auction starts at 12:30 p.m. The festival also includes country store, bake sale, cake walk, games, raffle and music.

Louise Substitute Teacher Training Louise ISD and Region III Service Center offers a free three-hour course on substitute teaching. It will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Louise Elementary/Junior High School. RSVP to Rebecca Taska at 648-4200, ext. 103.

Youth Fair Rules & Regulations Under Review The Wharton County Youth Fair holds an informative meeting for the 2009 Creative Arts, Livestock and Poultry Rules and Regulations Thursday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Director's Room of the Office Complex at the fairgrounds. All new rule changes will be addressed. Everyone interested in participating in the 2009 Fair is encouraged to attend. Fair Office: 677-3350.

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.

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.

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.