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Cancer Convicts Host Pumpkin Patch Cancer Convicts host Pumpkin Patch and more Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. between Socha's Nursery and Showplace III. A $5 donation per pumpkin. Fun, food, games and pumpkins. Tickets will be available at the event. Photos available or bring your own camera. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

TODAY

Blood Drive For MD Anderson Cancer Convicts Relay For Life Team hosts a blood drive for M.D. Anderson today 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 Come run wild with the El Campo Museum today during the 2nd Annual Run Wild-5K Run/Walk, a 2-mile walk and kid's race. The entry fee 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 today 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.

Singers Perform At Friendship Park Bishop Fred A. Jones and the Jones Family Singers of Bay City perform live at El Campo Friendship Park today at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Fred A. Jones of Mt. Zion P.C. Church of Markham will speak on "Hurricanes, God or Satan?"

SUNDAY, OCT. 5

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.

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; Bingo, country store and kids rides.

EC Life Advocates Host Annual 'Life Chain' The El Campo Life Advocates hold their annual "Life Chain" Sunday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Meet at the gazebo to register and choose a sign to hold while praying for one hour while standing (or sitting) along Jackson and Mechanic streets. Free T-shirts will be give to the first 100 people to register. Everyone is invited.

MONDAY, OCT. 6

KJZT 72 Annual Meeting KJZT 72 hold their annual meeting and social Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the St. Philip Parish Hall. A meal will be provided and members are asked to bring a dessert.

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.

WC DAV/Auxiliary Meeting Wharton County DAV Chapter and Auxiliary 72 hold their monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 6 at the VFW Hall. A covered dish meal served at 7 p.m. Meeting will follow.

TUESDAY, OCT. 7

Chamber Connection Event, Shining Stars El Campo Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture invites you to meet the new Shining Stars who 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.

American Red Cross CPR/FAB Classes The American Red Cross will have the following Health and Safety courses: Adult CPR, 6-10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7; Infant and Child CPR, 5-10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14; and First Aid Basic, 6-10 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21. Classes will be held at 2200 7th Street, First Floor, Bay City. Cost is $22, certifications for CPR classes are valid for one year. Registration fees are payable by check or money order. For information call 979-245-3056.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8

AARP Meeting El Campo AARP 1419 meets Wednesday, Oct. 8 at the El Campo Library. Covered dish lunch at noon and meeting to follow at 1 p.m. Sandy Bartosh will have a program on cancer statistics. For information call 979-543-3514.

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

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.

Wharton Garden Club Meeting The Wharton Garden Club meets Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Wharton County Historical Museum, 3615 N. Richmond Road in Wharton. Leon Macha will discuss plants of California. Coffee and snacks at 9 a.m. and program at 9:30 a.m. A short business meeting takes place afterward. For information call Pam Nash at 979-531- 0913 or pamnash@aol.com. Guests welcome.

Huge Garage Sale Fundraiser A garage sale benefiting the Carmelite missions of India and the mission of Kenya sponsored by the Incarnate Word Sisters of Victoria is Thursday, Oct. 9 and Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. -7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m.-noon at St. Andrew's Parish Hall in Hillje. Snack bar will be open, items sold as is and cash sales only.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

Walking 9 to 5' Host Bake Sale El Campo Clerical Paraprofessional Association's Relay For Life Team, "Walking 9 to 5," host their second annual fundraising bake sale at the ECISD Administration building Friday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. until sold out. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. For questions call Becky at 543-6771 or 979-332-1528.

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 Mini Cheer Game Oct. 10 Due to Hurricane Ike, the ECHS mini-cheer game has been changed to the homecoming game Friday, Oct. 10. The girls need to meet at the track gate by the spirit item booth at the end of the first quarter. They will cheer during the second quarter.

COMING SOON

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.

Cancer Stampers Relay For Life Fundraiser Cancer Stampers Relay For Life is having a raffle for a custom made hope chest and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held the night of Relay on Oct. 11. Need not be present to win. Call Janice Winter at 979-578-0367, GiGi Lewis at 543-8851, Mary Jane Hobbs at 979-532- 0414 or Gayla Shimek at 979-657-4991 for tickets.

2008 Rosary Rally At Evans Park The public is invited to pray the rosary Saturday, Oct. 11 at Evans Park at noon. Over 100,000 people from 38 states including Puerto Rico will join in. Bring a rosary and a rose for Our Lady. For information call Pete Quintana at 543-8368 or Terri Beltran at 979-578-3647.

Christian Life Center Anniversary/Conference Christian Life Center of El Campo holds an anniversary and conference banquet Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center, 2450 N. Mechanic. Celebration of the new sanctuary will take place. Guest speaker will be Minister Renita, Pastors Delgado, Ike, Howard and Edwards and also Psalmist Minister Fred Green of Spiritual High.

Special Education Records Available The El Campo, Louise and Rice Special Education Office ask that if your child received their last special education services during the 1999-2000 school year, to come by Meadow Lane Resource Center Special Education Dept., 2620 Meadow Lane, Monday-Friday from 7:45 a.m.-4:15 p.m. through Oct. 31 to pick up records. Records not picked up will be destroyed.

Fundraiser For 2009 Dodge Ram Crew Cab The El Campo Band Parents' Booster Club and Don Davis Motor Company have teamed up to give supporters a chance to win a 2009 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 pickup. Tickets at $5 each, are available at all ECHS home football games and at various activities around the area. Funds go to band members for scholarships and educational activities as part of the Home Town Scholarship Program. For information call Wanda Evanicky at 979- 578-0793.

2009 Dodge Ram Crew Cab Fundraiser Louise Band Booster Organization and Don Davis Motor Company have teamed up to give supporters a chance to win a 2009 Dodge Ram Crew Cab 1500 pickup. Tickets are $5 each, are available at all home football games. Funds will go to High School Band members for scholarships as part of the Home Town Scholarship Program. For information call Pat Mamerow at 543-8363.

Lakeview Cemetery Meeting A Lakeview Cemetery meeting is Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at Commercial State Bank in the Gold Room, 401 N. Mechanic. Everyone is welcome.

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 please bring a dessert. Guests are $5.

Ricebird Cheerleading Booster Club Meeting The Ricebird Cheerleading Booster Club meets Monday, Oct. 13 in the Seminar Room at the High School at 7:15 p.m.

Derby Doll Booster Club Meeting The Derby Doll Booster Club meets Monday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the new workout gym at the ECHS campus. All parents are asked to attend.