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Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest The El Campo Library would like to remind patrons ages 3-14 it is time to pick up entry forms for the Annual Great Pumpkin Bash/Decorating contest. Entry forms with rules and guidelines are available at the library on 200 W. Church. Decorated pumpkins must be turned in Oct. 20-22 to qualify for prizes. For information call 543-2362.

TODAY

Benefit For Ricky Rose Funeral Expenses A benefit to help pay funeral expenses for Ricky Rose is Oct. 15. Barbecue chicken plates for $7 at Staff's Food Service from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Call Becky at 979-332- 1556, Candy at 979-578-1767, Lynn at 979-243-4475 or Tracy at 979-648-2501.

Legion Monthly Executive Meeting Craig-Harriss American Legion Post 251 holds its Executive Committee meeting Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. in the auxiliary room. This meeting is to finalize current projects.

THURSDAY, OCT. 16

Starting/Expanding Your Business? An interactive workshop, "Exploring Your Possibilities," facilitated by Dr. Greg Clary, economist for the Texas Agri- Life Extension Service is Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. Free registration, call 979-244-8466 to reserve a seat.

EC Middle/High School Choir Concert The El Campo Middle School and High School choirs invite you to their Fall Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at the High School Auditorium. Admission is free.

FRIDAY, OCT. 17

ECMH Sunshine Ladies Host Silver Coffee A Silver Coffee is Friday, Oct. 17 from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Commercial State Bank, 401 North Mechanic. Guest will be Dr. Judson and Dr. Sarah Severson and Laura Williams, P.A. The Sunshine Ladies welcome everyone.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18

Hunter's Education Course Oct. 18 Hunter's Education course at the Wharton County Sheriff's Department, 315 E. Elm in Wharton is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 19 from 1-5 p.m. Call Brenda or Vanessa, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. to schedule. Cost is $15. Call 543-1373 to register.

Bay City Market Days Bay City Market Days are Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. on the Courthouse Square (corner of Hwy. 35 and 60) For booth information call the Bay City Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-806-8333. First United Methodist Church Praise Team will entertain.

Louise-Hillje Senior Citizen's 'Fun Day' Louise-Hillje Chamber of Commerce Senior Citizen's (55+) Fun Day for Louise and Hillje residents is Saturday, Oct. 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Louise Fire Station. Free health screenings from 2-3 p.m. Bingo, prizes and a hamburger supper. For information call 979-648-2704.

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

Turkey Dinner Oct. 19 The St. Philip's Catholic Daughters, Our Lady Queen of Peace # 1374 hold their annual turkey dinner Sunday, Oct. 19 at St. Philip Parish Hall. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates are $7. Plates to-go only available on Depot Street. Raffle tickets available also.

Revival For Memorial Baptist Memorial Baptist Revival services are Oct. 19-23, beginning Sunday at 11 a.m. with a noon covered dish lunch. All evening services begin at 7 p.m. Guest will be preacher, Bro. Casey DuBose; musician, Bro. Duane Mayberry and pianist, Mrs. Berniece Collins. Location is 1009 N. Wharton. For information call Rev. Bob Hobbins, pastor at 543-4280.

Parish Of The Nativity Fall Festival Nativity Catholic Church in Eagle Lake holds its Annual Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 19. Activities will be held at the pavilion area at 545 S. Austin Road across from the hospital. Barbecue chicken with the trimmings is served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $7. A live auction at 1 p.m. followed by a drawing for 41 prizes including a $1,000 gift card.

Mt. Sinai Baptist Host Anniversary The members of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1010 Grace will celebrate Pastor J.C. Williams' sixth anniversary Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. The speaker is the Rev. Charles W. Gaines of the New Spirit of Life Missionary Baptist Church of Houston.

MONDAY, OCT. 20

Two For Life Music Concert Two For Life music ministry from Nashville presents a concert Monday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 2103 N. Mechanic. A free will offering will be taken to help the music ministry.

Garwood VFD Host Hamburger Supper The Garwood Volunteer Fire Department hosts a hamburger supper at the Garwood Fire Station Monday, Oct. 20 from 6-8 p.m. Come and enjoy eat in or take out.

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

Meet The Candidates The Wharton County Democratic Party sponsors a Meet the Candidate forum Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center's Duson Room. The public is invited to meet local Democratic candidates for office, as well as a representative for U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega. Light refreshments will be served.

American Legion, Auxiliary Meeting American Legion Craig-Harriss Post 251 and its Ladies Auxiliary hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 in the new hall beginning with a social at 6:30 p.m. and a meal at 7:15 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary members are asked to bring desserts.

American Red Cross CPR/FAB Classes The American Red Cross has the following health and safety course: 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.

COMING SOON

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.

WCJC Chamber Singers In Concert Wharton County Junior College's Chamber Singers will present a concert Thursday, Oct. 23. The students will open with The Star Spangled Banner and end with some bouncy boogie woogie! The performance will be in the Horton Foote Theatre in the Duson Hansen Fine Arts Building on the Wharton campus. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $4 and students with ID are free. This is a Center for the Arts production.

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.

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 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.

Enjoy Sunday Afternoon of Gospel Singing Do you enjoy Gospel Singing? Come sing with us at Christ Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. For more information contact Carl Schoeneberg at 543-4018.

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.

Memorial Bricks For Your Veteran Based on requests, American Legion Post 251 is enlarging its Veterans Memorial site to include 160 additional memorial bricks at $100 each. A brick may contain three lines with 15 letters/spaces per line. Deadline is Jan. 15. After deadline, the cost will increase to $150. Contact Noel Fuller at 543-3684 or Merrill Adamcik at 543-5513.

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 October from 7:30 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The office is located at 1017 N. Alabama Road in Wharton. Phone 532-1311.

Free Night Classes Available Free Adult Basic Education/GED/English as a Second Language classes are offered here by Wharton County Junior College. Day classes are held at the Adult Education Building, 802 Depot, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. (call 543-3949) and at the El Campo Housing Authority, 403-A Ricebird Lane, Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Classes in English as a Second Language are held Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Call 979-532-6552 for information on classes at the housing authority, or for information on all classes, call 979-532-6552 or 1-800-561-9252, ext. 6552.