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DON'T MISS: Ducks Unlimited Annual Dinner The Ducks Unlimited Rice Belt Chapter annual dinner is today at the El Campo KC Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m. and there's an 8 p.m. auction and a raffle drawing for a John Deere Gator. For information or to purchase event or raffle tickets call Curtis Mollnar at 979-332-8803 or Clayton Ryan at 979-578-3666.

TODAY

El Campo Faith Center Hosts Revival The El Campo Faith Center, 603 Burdette holds its Jesusians Revival Wednesday, Sept. 24 and Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Special speaker and evangelist will be Pastor Bill Anderson.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

EC Aquatic Center Open House The El Campo Aquatic Center hosts an Open House Thursday, Sept. 25 from 4-7 p.m. Enjoy a free and fun night. Come for a swim or try an aerobics class at 6 p.m. For information call 979-543-1468.

Family Literacy Program Offered If you or your child would like to improve your English, join in our family literacy program. Registration will be held in the cafeteria at Hutchins Elementary on Thursday, Sept. 25 from 6-7 p.m.

Lifesavers Team Bake Sale The Lifesavers Team Bake Sale is Thursday, Sept. 25 at Mid Coast Medical Clinic Lobby from 8 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Any questions call Becky Wishert at 979-332-1685.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26

Louise/Hillje C of C BBQ Cookoff Festival The Louise Hillje Chamber of Commerce hosts the 3rd Annual Barbecue Cookoff and Fall Festival Friday, Sept. 26 and Sat., Sept. 27 in downtown Louise. Taking applications now for vendor booth space: Call Pam or Liz at 979-648-2026. Call Darla at 979-541-6905 for cookoff applications and Motorcycle Fun Run information.

Deadline For Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner Deadline to get your tickets is Friday, Sept. 26 for Project Graduation dinner plates. The dinner is Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Country Pride Barbecue from 5-6:30 p.m. Plates are $7 for grilled chicken breast, green rice, corn and green beans. Call Cassandra Moreno at 979-253-8744, Vicki Zalman at 979-541-7711 or Peggy Fucik at 332-1193.

Plate Lunch Special At PMBC Progressive Missionary Baptist Church hosts a plate lunch Friday, Sept. 26. Serving begins at 10 a.m. Fried catfish, chicken wings or chicken fried steak, French fries, salad, cake and toast for a $7 donation. Call 979-578-8047 for information.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

WCYF Dairy Exhibitors Workshop The Dairy Merit Heifer validation and workshop is Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Wharton County Fairgrounds, beginning at 8 a.m. Exhibitors must bring their heifers and pay their $15 entry fee at this time. For questions call the Fair Office at 979-677-3350 or Grace Glaze at 543-4168.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28

St. Philip Annual Church Picnic St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo hosts its annual picnic Sunday, Sept. 28 with live music by the Dujka Brothers and The Texas Sound Check at the KC Hall on Armory Road. Serving begins at 11 a.m. and meal tickets are $7. Dine in or plates to go. The 'Adrenaline Rush' 90 ft. inflatable obstacle course is a new attraction this year and the rocket climbing wall, Bungee Run, Bounce Castle and the Bounce House will be available along with a huge country auction at 1 p.m., a silent auction, bingo, country store, cake wheel, fish pond and a variety of other activities, including rides for the children. Holy Mass at St. Philip Church at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and a 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

MONDAY, SEPT. 29

EC Band Parents Booster Club Meeting The El Campo Band Parents Booster club meets Monday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the El Campo High School Band Hall. For questions call Maria Barnes at 541-5926 or 979- 257-8644 or Leticia Mullford at 543-5334 or 332-1217.

COMING SOON

Broken Chains Ministry 12 Week Program Broken Chains Ministry hosts a 12-step faith-based recovery class every week beginning Thursday, Oct. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Caney Creek Church, 118 W. Milam in Wharton. For information call Annette Brockman at 979-657-4018 or 979-533-2408.

Customer Service Excellence Seminar El Campo Chamber of Commerce hosts a Customer Service Excellence Seminar from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 at the Northside Education Center. Event is free for Chamber members, $15 for others. Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Call 543-2713 for reservations.

Labor of Love Commodities Pickup Those who have applied for the Labor of Love program may pick up their commodities at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 3 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.

Cancer Convicts Host Pumpkin Patch Cancer Convicts hosts Pumpkin Patch and more Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Located between Socha's Nursery and Showplace III. A $5 donation per pumpkin. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life American Cancer Society.

Blood Drive For MD Anderson Cancer Convicts Relay For Life Team hosts a blood drive for MD Anderson Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. between Showplace III and Socha's Nursery. Photo ID required. Eat at least four hours before donating, must be at least 17 years of age or older, weighing 110 lbs. To schedule an appointment call Janiece Holub at 543-8070 or Nancy Fenner at 541-9457. Appreciation gifts and refreshments provided for donors.

Run Wild 5K Run/Walk Registration Come run wild with the El Campo Museum on Oct. 4 during the 2nd Annual Run Wild-5K Run/Walk, a 2-mile walk and kid's race. The entry fee is $20 if received before Sept. 26. Late registration is $25. Awards for top finishers in each age group for adults and kids. For information call 543-6885.

Derby Doll Mini Clinic A Derby Doll Mini Clinic for ages 4 years through 8th grade is set for Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon at the El Campo High School practice gym. The cost is $30 per child, $15 for each additional child per family. Registration forms are being sent home from school or available at the ECHS principal's office. Papers can be mailed in with payment or you may register at the clinic. T-shirts are guaranteed for dancers registered by Monday, Sept. 29. Dancers will perform Oct. 10 during the third quarter of the homecoming game. For questions call Debbie Rod at 543-8018.

Taiton Community Fall Festival Taiton Community Center Fall Festival is Sunday, Oct. 5. Homemade dressing and baked chicken plates for $7 per plate. Plates to go and inside dining also. All kinds of fun and entertainment. Auction starts at 12:30 p.m. A free polka dance with Johnny Underwood performing from 4-7 p.m.

ECHS Blood Drive Student Council and NHS sponsor a blood drive with South Texas Blood and Tissue Center on Monday, Oct. 6 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Blood is in very short supply due to canceled drives and closings due to the hurricane. You must be 17 years old, in good general health and weigh more than 110 lbs. For information call 543-6341.

Heritage Center Clay Shoot The Rotary Club of El Campo and Garwood Sporting Clays are teaming up to raise money for The Heritage Center of El Campo with a sporting days shoot Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3-7 p.m. The $75 entry fee includes 100 targets and a barbecue dinner. Raffle tickets for a $1,300 shotgun are $25 each. Advertising sponsorship signs are available for $300. To sign up as a sponsor or to participate in the shoot, or to get raffle tickets call Michael Jones at 543-5998 or John Petty at 543-3373.

Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser A Relay For Life fried chicken dinner plate fundraiser is Friday, Oct. 3 at Staff's Food Service from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Drive-through plates only for $7 each. Call Adelma Martinez at 543-4272, Carmen Dominguez at 543-2500, Elma Escobar at 543-6561 or Vicky Limas at 543-6341 for tickets.

St. John's Church Host Bazaar St. John's Catholic Church annual bazaar is Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Hungerford Hall in Hungerford. Barbecue chicken, beef, sausage and all of the trimmings and the ladies' famous sauerkraut. Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. and Auction begins at 12:15 p.m. There will be all types of entertainment during the day; Bingo, country store and kids rides.

Chamber Connection Event, Shining Stars El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture invites you to meet the new Shining Stars that joined during the Chamber Connection Event on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center. Join in for this business expo and come check out the booths. Food and refreshments provided. Music by Jay Saucedo Digitical Sounds.

ECHS Class of 1998 Needs Contacts The El Campo High School Class of 1998 is planning its 10-year reunion for the weekend of Oct. 10. If you have not given your contact information please call Amy at 979-578-2608 or aryan07@sbcglobal.net.

ECHS Class of 1978 Needs Addresses The ECHS class of 1978 holds a reunion Oct. 11. All classmates are invited; however, current addresses are needed. Call Martha Bartosh Cerny at 543-5197 or Donna Schoenfield Kocurek at 543-7210 if you have an address change.

EC Hillje SPJST Monthly Meeting El Campo Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 meets in Hillje at the Lodge Hall on Sunday, Oct. 12 for a social and memorial service. A catered meal will be served at noon and registration at 11:30 a.m. Members are asked to bring a dessert. Guests are $5.

ECHS Class of 1963 Needs Addresses The ECHS Class of 1963 holds a reunion in October. Addresses are needed for about nine classmates. Contact Jane Newton Reynolds at janereyn@onr.com.

Locals Going To 'Women of Faith Conference' The 2008 Women of Faith Conference, "Infinite Grace," is Oct. 24-25 at the Toyota Center. If interested in going contact Linda Alderson at 543-7342 for tickets, hotel information and travel arrangements. A limited number of tickets are still available at the group rate of $65.

B&G Snag, Tag & Brag Dinner Rescheduled Due to Hurricane Ike, the Boys & Girls Club of El Campo has changed its annual Snag, Tag & Brag event to Thursday, Nov. 6.

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.

Spay/Neuter Assistance Available The Matagorda County SPCA has a program to help financially disadvantaged people in Wharton, Jackson, Matagorda and the southern part of Colorado County get their dogs or cats spayed or neutered. Please call the SPCA at 979-323-8787 for information or for an application, or to help with the effort.