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Cub Scout Pack 196 Toy Drive Cub Scout Pack 196 collects toys during the Christmas Parade Thursday, Dec. 4. The Scouts ask you to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the parade. Older Scouts will walk beside the Pack's float gathering toys along the parade route.

TODAY

Lifesavers Host Christmas Silent Auction The Lifesavers Team from El Campo Memorial Hospital and Mid Coast Medical Clinic kicks off its 2009 Relay for Life fundraiser season with a Christmas Silent Auction, today and Dec. 4 and 5 in the clinic's lobby. Bidding ends at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

WCJC Choir Christmas Concert The WCJC Music Department's Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present their free annual Christmas Candlelight Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the First Baptist Church, 507 N. Fulton in Wharton. The concert ends with the singing of the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's "Messiah." Scores are provided. For information, call 532-6300.

Christmas Parade 'Country Christmas' Theme The 22nd Annual Christmas Parade is Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The theme will be "Country Christmas."

Open House At El Campo Heritage Center The El Campo Heritage Center hosts an Open House Thursday, Dec. 4 from 3-6 p.m. Come see this new facility at 803 Fahrenthold next to the Boys & Girls Club.

Kettle Korn And Hot Chocolate Available Bonnie's Barnyard sells fresh popped Sweet Kountry Kettle Korn and hot chocolate at Walgreen's parking lot during the Christmas Parade, Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5- 10 p.m. Proceeds go to help support the animals at the barnyard.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

Stew Supper And Auction For DAV Everyday Heroes Inc. holds a stew supper and auction for Wharton County Chapter No. 72, Disabled American Veterans on Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall on CR 306. There will be silent and live auctions. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Labor Of Love Commodities Pickup The Labor of Love commodities may be picked up at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on Friday, Dec. 5 at 8 a.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

Pilot Club 6th Annual Breakfast With Santa The Pilot Club hosts its 6th annual Breakfast with Santa from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. John Catholic Church Parish Hall. Professional photos with Santa, booths, games, raffle and breakfast tickets at $5 each. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. For tickets call any Pilot Club member or 543-2709.

Annual Christmas Mall Hours The 21st Annual Christmas Mall is Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the El Campo Civic Center.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

The Oblate Club Host Annual Games Party The Oblate Club of St. John's Church in New Taiton hosts its annual Games Party Sunday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. There will be games, door prizes, a raffle (with a quilt), a mini raffle, an auction, a silent auction and plenty of good refreshments.

Hospice Host Holiday Fundraiser Hospice Support, Inc. sponsors its annual "Celebration of Life" Christmas tree ornament sale. For a donation of $15 or more, a personalized ornament will be hung on the "Celebration of Life" Christmas tree in the lobby of the El Campo Civic Center. After the holidays, the ornaments are distributed to the donors. Order forms are available at the Hospice office, 1102 N. Mechanic or at the Annual Christmas Mall at the Civic Center. For information call 578-0314.

Women's In Red Program The annual Women In Red program is Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 810 Palacios with the Rev. H.O. Williams, guest speaker and the Rev. Michael Moore as pastor.

MONDAY, DEC. 8

Derby Doll Booster Club Meeting The Derby Doll Booster Club meeting is Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the ECHS campus in the new workout gym. All parents and booster club members should attend.

Youth Football Assn. Seeks Board Members The El Campo Youth Football Association is accepting applications for new board members. Request an application from ecyfa@yahoo.com. Applications must be received by Dec. 10. Election of new board members is Dec. 15.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9

American Red Cross CPR/FAB Classes The American Red Cross holds an Infant and Child CPR class from 5-10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9 and First Aid Basic from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 16. Cost is $22, and classes take place at 2200 7th Street, first floor, Bay City. There will also be an Adult/Infant and Child CPR course from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at First Baptist Church, 507 N. Fulton in Wharton. CPR certifications are valid for one year. Registration payable by check or money order. For information call 979-245-3056.

COMING SOON

St. Philip Catholic School Christmas Pageant The St. Philip Catholic School Christmas Pageant is Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the El Campo High School auditorium. Everyone is invited, free-will donation is appreciated.

AARP Meeting El Campo AARP Chapter 1419 meets Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the El Campo Branch Library. Christmas dinner at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. Bring one or two prizes and enjoy playing Bingo. For information call 543-3514.

EC Farmers Coop Host Blood Drive Farmers Coop of El Campo hosts a blood drive Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. To schedule an appointment visit www.giveblood.org, click Digital Donor and enter sponsor code C037, or contact Sally Andel at 543- 6284.

Teen Court Chapter's Host Banquet The staff of the Matagorda County and El Campo Teen Court Chapters are coming together to sponsor a banquet Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Teen Court building, 600 W. 12th Street in Bay City (next door to the Legacy). There will be a speaker and rewards will be give out. Guest are welcome. For information call 578-3651.

Miracle On 34th Street Performances El Campo High School presents the holiday classic "Miracle on 34th Street" at 7 p.m. Dec. 12-13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Ricebird Auditorium. Tickets are $3.

Scholastic Book Fair At Library Northside Elementary Library hosts a Scholastic Book Fair Dec. 12 and Dec. 15-17 from 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with extended hours to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15.

STLA Winter Festival Longhorn Show The STLA Winter Festival Longhorn Show is Saturday, Dec. 13 for open haltered and trophy longhorns and Sunday, Dec. 14 for youth haltered longhorns. Free admission. Show starts at 8 a.m. each day at the Wharton County Youth Fairgrounds in Crescent.

Ricebird Band Booster Bake Sale The Ricebird Band Parents Booster Club sponsors a bake sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at the El Campo Walmart. Donated baked goods should be at Walmart by 8:30 a.m. For information call Wanda Evanicky at 578-0793.

'A Christmas Wizard Of Oz' Program Faith Christian Academy hosts "A Christmas Wizard of Oz" presented by the FCA Players on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at Grace Community Fellowship, 1900 E. Boling Highway in Wharton. Admission is free. For information call 979-531-1000.

ECMH Hosts Dec. 16 Blood Drive There will be a blood drive at El Campo Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 12:30- 5:30 p.m. in the hospital's front parking lot. Bring a photo ID. T-shirts for all donors.

Louise Christmas Lighting Contest Call the water office at 648-2615 to enter the Louise Beautification Committee's annual Christmas Lighting Contest. The event will be judged Dec. 16.

Band Booster Organization Meeting The Louise Band Booster organization meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the band hall in Louise.

Boys & Girls Club Basketball Registration Registration for basketball is 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. until Dec. 19 at the Boys & Girls Club. Cost is $45 to play plus $20 for membership if not a club member; $10 late registration fee after Dec. 19. Coaches hold a draft Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. and then will contact players. For questions, sponsorships or to volunteer for the Basketball Committee call Priscilla at 543-8320 or e-mail bgclub@sbcglobal. net.

Food Drive Seeks Contributions The El Campo Area Aggie Moms are participating in the Lack's Trim-A-Tree contest. All Aggies are invited to contribute toward the food drive for the Blessing Cup Storehouse by donating dry goods or money at Lack's in support of the Aggie Tree.

Northside Elementary PTO Sells Red T-Shirts Northside Elementary PTO is selling "Northside Champs" red T-Shirts for $10 at the school office.

Donations Needed For Lakeview Cemetery Lakeview Cemetery Association needs donations to pay for a fence for the front of the cemetery. All donations are tax deductible. Send donations to: Lakeview Cemetery, c/o A.J. Kresta, 4039 CR 454, El Campo, TX 77437. For information call 979-541-3140.

Project Graduation Has Gun Raffle El Campo Project Graduation is holding a gun raffle. Tickets are $20 each. To purchase a ticket contact a senior or call Susie Priesmeyer at 543-5868 (home) or 543-1040 (work) or Cheryl Cornelson at 543-4886 (home).

Project Grad Senior Serve Tables Available The Class of 2009 Project Graduation Senior Serve is Sunday, Jan. 25. White tables are $200 or $25 per seat and Red tables are $280 or $35 per seat. Any senior wanting to purchase a table for Senior Serve call Kim Socha at 543-1371 or 541-9871 or Peggy Fucik at 543-1543.

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 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.

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.