Allen Academy Library Dedication
Mar 6, 2010 11:45 a.m.
Allen Academy
Honoring Mrs. Barbara Bush. Lunch immediately following the dedication featuring performances from students in Allen's Music and Drama Departments. Seating is limited so please RSVP before Feb. 20. Adults: $50. Children 11-18: $25. Children under 10: Free. Reservation includes dedication and lunch.
web.allenacademy.org/allen-day
National Pancake Day Celebration To Benefit Shriners Hospitals For Children
Feb 23, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Participating IHOP restaurants in the Waco-Temple-Killeen, TX area will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children.
FREE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES ON FEBRUARY 23 AT IHOP!
In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children and other local charities.
This year, IHOP is hoping to stack up more donations than ever before, with a goal to raise $1.75 million, for a total of $5 million in five years with its National Pancake Day fundraising effort. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com
For every delicious short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a donation to Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 pediatric hospitals throughout North America that provides all services free of charge.
Mighty Texas Dog Walk
Apr 17, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Downtown Austin,TX
What: A three mile stroll through scenic downtown Austin
Why: To bring the Guinness World's Record for "Largest Dog Walk" back to Texas! Current record: 10,272 dogs
Admission: $30/dog day of; $25/dog pre-registration
All proceeds benefit Texas Hearing and Service Dogs
Bobbi Leverich
512-858-1495
Project Conant Benefit Concert Featuring Granger Smith
Mar 1, 2010 Tickets will be on sale Tues-Thurs starting next week from 10am-1pm in the Wehner Building, Koldus Plaza, and the Commons. $10 gets a ticket + t-shirt
Project Conant is a group of students and professionals and we are holding a benefit concert on Thursday April 1st at Wolf Pen Creek featuring Granger Smith.
Dr. Conant won some of the highest awards in teaching, and made a huge impact on the local community. A memorial scholarship fund has been created in his name to continue his legacy of helping students develop professionally. All proceeds will benefit the Dr. Jeffrey S. Conant Memorial Scholarship Fund.
1st annual Bryan Buccaneers Flag Football Tournament
Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 24, 2010 -
reg.- Brazos Center 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flag football tournament
Jason Jimenez 979-219-8631
The Purple Purpose
Feb 27, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rudder HS Track and Care
The Purple Purpose is a walk and pancake breakfast benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. A $15 registration fee includes a t-shirt, pancake breakfast, and the opportunity to walk off the breakfast at the track. Hammond Oliver HOSA and the Rudder Rangerettes are sponsoring this event. You can pick up a registration form at either of the schools or just show up one the day of the event. Hope to see you there!
Leena Landmark
979-324-0044
Brazos County A&M Club Happy Hour
Feb 11, 2010 5:30 PM
Boston's on University Drive in College Station
FOCUS FESTIVAL II, 2010: SCHUMANN
Feb 13, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friends Congregational Church, 2200 Southwood Dr., College Station
FOCUS FESTIVAL II, 2010: SCHUMANN
Open to the public and free
Schumann Preliminary Round is the first event of the Schumann Focus Festival and it will take place on Sat, Feb 13, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Friends Congregational Church, 2200 Southwood Drive, College Station.
The annual Focus Festival is a multifaceted event building bridges between music and arts. Widening our cultural horizons is one of its first goals. The first Focus Festival, 2009, was dedicated to Bach and a great success. Since 2010 is a Robert Schumann bicentenary the second Focus Festival will be centered around this great German composer, his music, and Romanticism in general.
The purpose of the Schumann Forum Preliminary Round is to provide a platform for starting the discussions about Romanticism and Schumann, to give students directions and ideas for exploring these themes, and to inspire them to create their own art, research projects, and literary compositions. Also, we envision that the Preliminary Round atmosphere will encourage students to openly express their views, ask questions, and share ideas.
We look forward to welcome three guest experts at the Schumann Forum Preliminary Round on Feb 13:
- Nan Curtis, a director of A&M Forsyth Galleries,
- Lora Deahl, a professor of piano from Texas Tech University, Lubbock,
- Terence Hoagwood, a professor of English from A&M University, an expert in Romanticism.
There will be three short presentations made by our guest experts covering such topics as “Romanticism in Art”, “Robert Schumann: Life and Work”, and “The Poetry of Song: Schumann and Romanticism”. We hope that these expert views will help us with exploring Romanticism and will result in enlarging BVMTA members teaching capacities in better explaining music of that era to the students. Also we hope that the general audience will greatly gain from this event since it is open to the public and free.
Presentations will be accompanied by visual images and followed by the Schumann workshop led by Dr. L. Deahl. This workshop will help those students/teachers who will seek an expert advice on how to better prepare Schumann’s music for performing it at the Auditions (March 6). We consider this workshop the first performing opportunity of the Schumann Focus Festival.
Acknowledging that these presentations, discussions, and workshop will interest more mature students and their teachers, we also provide an attraction for the younger kids. Various images of butterflies are Schumann Focus Festival logos and on Feb 13 we’ll have local artists working with young students on coloring/making butterflies which will become a great part of the final Recital of Schumann Focus Festival on March 27.
Schumann Forum: Preliminary Round Sat, February 13, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Friends Congregational Church
2200 Southwood Drive
College Station
open to the public and free
Elena Reece
(979) 204 1134
Used Book Sale
Feb 18, 2010 - Feb 20, 2010 9 AM to 5 PM
Washington County Fairgrounds
Over 20,000 books, including a wide variety of new and used books, a large selection of novels and some collector's editions, plus many hardback books, videos, DVDs and CDs will be available during this three-day spectacular.
This year features a larger than ever children's corner staffed with sitters/readers to entertain the children while book lovers browse. Also, coffee-based drinks, muffins and cookies will be sold by Funky Art Cafe.
This huge book sale is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission on Thursday is $11; admission on Friday and Saturday is $1 and children are admitted free. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library in Brenham. Parking for the event is free.
Brazos Valley Reads
Mar 9, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Bryan Civic Auditorium
Brazos Valley Reads The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston. She will read and discuss her work about the Chinese myths, family stories and events of her California childhood that have shaped her identity. Books will be on sale before the event and a book signing will follow.
Angie Cruz, (979) 862-4334
CBC Preschool Conference
Jul 31, 2010 -
Central Baptist Church
Come & spend the day connecting with other preschool area staff, gain new insight, new ideas, and reenergize your heart with uplifting encouragemnt.
Register online at
www.cbcbryan.org
Cost $25.00 until Jul 12th
$35.00 after July 12th & at the door.
Included in your conference fee:
*16 exciting breakouts * Cartered Lunch
*Binder with all handouts * Training Certificate * Resource vendors onsite
Sherry Maggard
Preschool@cbcbyran.org
979-776-9977 Ext. 209
Free Green Seminar
Feb 12, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Office - 2nd Floor, Municipal Court - 300 Krenek Tap Road
The City of College Station’s Recycling program will host a free “Green” Mini- Seminars for College Station residents and students! These seminars will take place in the new Public Works Office located on the 2nd floor of the College Station Municipal Court (300 Krenek Tap Rd.) at 6:00 p.m.
Recycling Markets and Economics
Why don’t we recycle green glass or other items? Representatives from Texas A&M University, Texas Commercial Waste and others will talk about actual market rates and costs.
Seats are limited. To Register, visit cstx.gov/recycle or call 979-764-6228.
Heather Qualls at 979-764-6228
Brazos Locavore Farm Tour
Feb 21, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Yonder Way Farm, Brenham TX
Do you know where to find local, sustainably-produced meats? Join the Brazos Locavores for their February field trip and discover for yourself how and where sustainable beef, chicken, and pork are raised as we visit Yonder Way Farm in Brenham TX.
Situated 45 minutes south of Bryan-College Station in Washington County, Yonder Way Farm began in 2006 when owners Jason and Lynsey Kramer were looking for the simple life; to farm the way nature intended. Yonder Way Farm is applying to become the very FIRST certified organic chicken processing facility in the state of Texas. We will get to tour the newly finished chicken processing facility and take a hay ride tour of the farm.
Here’s the Scoop:
What: Brazos Locavore Field Trip to Yonder Way Farms
Who: Everyone is invited and be sure to bring the kids!
When: Sunday, February 21st (1:00 – 5:00 PM)
Where: Meet up at Brazos Natural Foods to carpool out to the farm
RSVP: To Nathanael at brazoslocavores@gmail.com by Wednesday, Feb 17 (I need to prepare the farm for the number of attendees)
For more information about Yonder Way Farm, visit their website (http://yonderwayfarm.com/).
Nathanael 979-412-1375
Cattle Baron's Ball
Feb 13, 2010 7:00 p.m.
The Zone Club at Kyle Field
The American Cancer Society's 14th annual Cattle Baron's Ball will include dinner, drinks, gaming, live entertainment, and live and silent auction. Come join us and party with a purpose!
American Cancer Society Bryan office
979.776.1464
4th Annual Steak Dinner
Feb 13, 2010 Begining at 5:00 p.m.
North Zulch High School Cafeteria
Recieve 16oz Steak, Twice Baked Potatoes, Salad and Dessert for $25.00. Proceeds go to help with expensses of 4H and FFA Projects.
Christy Wilcox
936-349-2688
St. Mary's 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Feb 28, 2010 12:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Church Parish Activity Center (PAC) in Brenham
Come help the Asian Parishioners of St. Mary's celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Tiger). There will be Lion Dance, cultural dances, a fashion show, and many other entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are $8.00 each. Proceeds will go to St. Mary's. To buy tickets or for more information about the festival, contact the church office.
St. Mary's Church Office
979-836-4441
Zach Chance
Feb 19, 2010 11:00 p.m.
Basil Whippet's
Zach Chance, an amazing musician out of Austin, will be performing at 11:00 p.m. at Basil Whippet's on Friday, February 19th, 2010.
His blues, vintage, indie, rock style of music is appealing to all ages, from the spirited college student to the sophisticated music lover. Not only will you fall in love with his music, but also his charming personality!
Basil Whippet's is a perfect host for this exciting show, due to their constant efforts to meet the needs of the college crowd, and yet they strive to appeal to everybody.
We hope to see you, Friday, Ferbruary 19th, at 11:00 p.m.
**Feel free to check out Zach Chance's new album, "Love Before the Rust," on iTunes.
Sloan Bowen
(979) 571-2632
Pancake Breakfast to Raise Haiti Relief Funds / Waco
Feb 16, 2010 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
TSTC Waco's Food Service/Culinary Arts Building, Ave D., Waco
The TSTC Culinary Club will hold a relief fundraiser for earthquake victims in Haiti on Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the Food Service/Culinary Arts building, located on Avenue D on the college campus. The breakfast is open to the public and costs just $6 for a variety of all-you can-eat pancakes, toppings and syrups, as well as sides of bacon or sausage and tea and coffee.
The theme will be Mardi Gras and to-go orders will also be available. Pancakes types include buttermilk, banana chocolate chip, sweet potato with honey cinnamon butter, cornmeal cream cheese with dried cranberries and bacon, brie and scallion pancakes. Toppings range from fresh blueberries, strawberries and blackberries, to whipped cream, maple syrup and salted caramel.
All proceeds from the event will be sent to Haiti to help in the relief efforts. Madri Gras beads and “mocktail” hurricane glasses will also be sold to raise additional funds.
For more information, contact Texas State Technical College’s Food Service/Culinary Arts program at (254) 867-4868.
FSC Department 254-867-4868
Neighborhood Seminar Supper
Feb 22, 2010 6:00 p.m.
College Station Conference Center
Neighborhood Services is hosting a free seminar supper on Monday, Feb. 22 at 6:00 PM at the College Station Conference Center.
College Station Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hilton will discuss emergency management in College Station, how to be prepared in the event of an emergency and the new Emergency Operation Center, shared by both the City of Bryan and the City of College Station.
To R.S.V.P., please contact Barbara Moore, Neighborhood Services Coordinator at 979-764-6262 or by email at bmoore@cstx.gov.
Barbara Moore at 979-764-6262
Exploring History Lunch Lecture
Feb 17, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
College Station Conference Center
Topic: The Texas Rangers & Museum by Casey Eichhorn
On the third Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Historic Preservation Committee and the Senior Advisory Committee invite speakers to come to the College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Drive, to share their knowledge of local history with members of the community.
A light luncheon is served for $5.00 per person.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 979.764.3491 or by E-mailing Anne Boykin, Heritage Programs Coordinator at aboykin@cstx.gov.
Anne Boykin at 979.764.3491
Waco Intertribal Powwow
Mar 6, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
TSTC, Waco, Texas, Student Recreation Center
Native American Student Association hosting Waco Intertribal Powwow, featuring colorful costumes, Native music and dance, and more. Event is free and open to public.Visit www.waco.tstc.edu/activities/NASAclub.php for more information.
Leah Williams, 254-867-3622
Great Texas Sausage Festival
May 21, 2010 - May 23, 2010 8:0 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Welch Park, Lake Somerville
Live music, Texas Sausage Makers, Classic Car Show, outdoor volleyball tournament, sausage dog races
Wendy Knesek
979-567-0000
Scott & White Bryan/College Station Clinic Blood Drive
Feb 23, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Scott & White Bryan/College Station Clinic, 1600 University Drive, College Station, TX 77840
All blood donors will receive a free blood donor t-shirt, a free 2010 blood donor eligibility calendar and the chance to win a romance package from Residence Inn in Temple.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Picture ID is required. Donors are encouraged to eat prior to donation.
For more information about the blood drive and donor eligibility, call Scott & White Blood Center at 877-724-4376 or visit bloodcenter.sw.org.
Scott & White Blood Center
877-724-4376
bloodcenter.sw.org
Texas A&M University Blood Drive
Feb 8, 2010 - Feb 11, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sbisa Dining Hall on Texas A&M University Campus
APO and Scott & White Blood Center are partnering to host a community blood drive at Sbisa Dining Hall on Texas A&M University campus Monday, February 8 through 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All blood donors will receive a free Texas Ags blood donor t-shirt, a free 2010 blood donor eligibility calendar, 6 free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings, and the chance to win a romance package from Residence Inn in Temple.
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds. Picture ID is required. Donors are encouraged to eat prior to donation.
For more information about the blood drive and donor eligibility, call Scott & White Blood Center at 877-724-4376 or visit bloodcenter.sw.org.
Scott & White Blood Center
877-734-4376
bloodcenter.sw.org
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center Blood Drive
Feb 12, 2010 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, 100 Hillcrest, Waco, Texas
Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center is partnering with Scott & White Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Friday, February 12 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
All donors will receive a free t-shirt, 2010 blood donor eligibility calendar, recyclable grocery bag, tumbler cup, a lunch coupon from Las Casas in Temple, $5.00 off any purchase from Amelia's Fashion Exchange in Waco, the chance to win a Chili's gift card and the chance to win a romance package from Residence Inn in Temple.
For more information about blood drives and donor eligibility, call 877-724-HERO (4376) or visit http://bloodcenter.sw.org
Regina Phinney
254-724-1571
Livingston Trade Days
Feb 12, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010 Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pedigo Park - Livingston
Open year-round on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the third Monday of each month, Trade Days is set on over 200 acres in Livingston’s scenic Pedigo Park. Shoppers browse through two covered pavilions and 200 open-air lots that are host to a wide variety of food, arts and crafts, collectible and antique vendors.
This great environment welcomes families, day-trippers and outdoor enthusiasts who come to enjoy a few hours at the park. Their goal is to bring a treasure or two home. With hundreds of vendors and an eclectic selection of wares, there’s something for everyone.
Stacy Edwards or Toni Fuller 936-327-3656
2010 Education Seminar
Feb 20, 2010 -
General Services Complex
I AM THE GAME presented by Mr. Bill Beausay, and the Bryan College Station Chapter of the IAAP. Registration fee is $45 for IAAP members and $50 for non-members, which includes continental breakfast, door prizes and conference materials. Attire is Business Casual. 3 CPS/CAP Recertification Points Pending.
Rosie Schoenfeld
979-862-3932
Letters From Dad
Feb 2, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
College Heights Assembly Of God
A BBQ Diner to kick off Letters From Dad words of faith, hope and love. All men are invited. Unlocking the hearts of fathers. If God were to take you home today... what would your wife and children hold in there hands tomorrow that would let them know that they were the treasures of your life.
Call Ted Tumlinson at 979-778-7782 or email at etumlins@ag.tamu.edu or call the church at 979-846-2777
Evening of the Arts
Apr 5, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Texas A&M University Campus READ 263
GLBT Resource Center and TAMU Dance Program are sponsoring Evening of the Arts. This is a multi-art form performance including theater, dance, visual art, and music. Admission is free though seating is limited. This show advises parental supervision as some of the material may not be deemed appropriate for children.
Christine Bergeron
979-845-5025
True Texas Women at Washington-on-the-Brazos
Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Barrington Living History Farm
Brenham
Using authentic letters and diary entries, re-enactors will relay the lives of women on the Texas frontier, including one of the more flamboyant and rowdy women of the day, Pemelia Mann. Visitors can also learn the art of spinning, crocheting, quilting, tatting and creating items that pioneer women would have used in their day-to-day life. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students and $2 for State Park Pass holders.
(936) 878-2214
www.birthplaceoftexas.com
My Heart Guardian Angel Dolls
Feb 25, 2010 7pm
Premiere Cinema in Bryan
My Heart Guardian Angel Dolls are created to comfort and calm children living through traumatic experiences such as illness or disease (themselves or a family member), death of a loved one, abuse, family member injured, killed, or serving in the military.
The dolls are donated to organizations and facilities whose responsibilities include the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of young children. Such facilities include pediatric hospitals, emergency rooms, police stations, child services, domestic violence centers, hospice groups, and many more.
979-828-3018 or http://www.myheartangels.org
Annual House and Garden Tour
Apr 14, 2010 10am-6pm
in Bryan and College Station
WHO: The Woman’s Club of Bryan
WHAT: Annual House and Garden Tour
THEME: “Southern Hospitality ~Texas Style”
WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bryan and College Station, Texas
E-mail or web site addresses: thewomansclubbcs@verizon.net www.womansclubbcs.com and www.brazoscountyhistory.org/node/61
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Feb 14, 2010 see below
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Bryan
Mgsr. Malinowski Center (formerly St. Anthony’s Parish Center)
–West 29th St. and Sims
–Come see our newly remodeled parish center
Adults $8.00
Children $5.00
Plates to Go – Serving 9:30 AM –2:00PM
Dining Room – Serving 10:30 AM – 2:00PM
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Heart of Texas Cat Show
Feb 13, 2010 - Feb 14, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Heart of Texas Fairgrounds; General Exhibits Building; 4601 Bosque Blvd; Waco, Texas
The Heart of Texas Cat Club is pleased to announce their 27th annual cat show February 13-14. Show hours are from 9 to 5. Six rings of continuous judging each day. Some 30 different breeds represented. Lots of vendors who have unique items for the cat lover. The Waco Humane Society will be there with available cats and kittens! Family fun!
Jenny Hamons
254-716-1356
Valentines Celebration at the Farmers' Market
Feb 13, 2010 8:00 a.m. - Noon
201 North Texas Ave (County Health Department Parking Lot)
Celebrate Valentines Day with the Brazos Valley Farmers Market. We'll have raffles for great market prizes, live music by Martin Bates and Janie Stein, and treats and activities for the kids. And don't forget, the BVFM is the best place to find great gifts for your valentine (sweet treats, locally roasted coffees, bath and body products, candles...) Let us help make your Valentine's Day a special one!
Heather Duchscher
979-220-4205
Sports Camp 2010
Jun 6, 2010 - Jun 10, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Central Baptist Church
Come join us for another year of Sports Camp. This is a camp for kids who have COMPLETED Kinder-6th grade! It's $10 per child. They will have a blast learning sports such as basketball, volleyball, football, tennis, baseball etc!
Brittany Parsons
979-776-9977 x208
Love and Respect Marriage DVD Conference
Feb 12, 2010 - Feb 13, 2010 February 12-7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. / February 13- 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wellborn Baptist Church, 14575 FM 2154 Rd, College Station, TX 77845
$10.00/person, register by January 31, 2010
Jason Horine, 979 690 2360
Texas A&M HSC Health Expo
Feb 27, 2010 -
Bryan High School Cafeteria
This is a health fair during which we will provide blood pressure and glucose screenings, immunizations*, health physicals, and activities that promote healthier lifestyles. This is a free event and is open to people of all ages.
*H1N1 vaccines will not be offered at this event.
Melissa Martin (956)744-8593
Every Victim, Every Time Crime Victim Conference
Apr 20, 2010 - Apr 21, 2010 -
A&M Church of Christ, 2475 Earl Rudder Freeway South
This annual conference educates those who work in law enforcement, social services, criminal justice and the medical field as well as the community-at-large on a variety of crime victim related topics (sexual assault, child abuse, juvenile offenders, forensics, human trafficking, domestic violence, etc.). A keynote entitled “Unto the Third Generation: A Call to End Child Abuse in Three Generations” will be held on Wednesday, April 21st, featuring Victor Vieth, director of the National Child Protection Training Center. Registration fee is $25 per person or $20 per person for groups of more than 10 participants before April 1, 2010. After April 1, 2010, registration fee is $35 per person with no discounted group rate. For more information, send an email to registration@evetbv.org or log on to www.evetbv.org
Lou Bruggman
For more information, send an email to registration@evetbv.org or log on to www.evetbv.org
Junior League of BCS - Bargain Blitz
Mar 6, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Brazos Center
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, the Junior League of Bryan/College Station will be holding its annual Bargain Blitz fundraiser at The Brazos Center from 8:30am to 4:30 pm. Admission is $1. For more information please call the Junior League office, at 979-774-4759, or email jrleague@suddenlinkmail.com.
Junior League Office 979-774-4759
Junior League of BCS - Bargain Blitz Preview Party
Mar 5, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Brazos Center
On Friday, March 5, 2010 the Junior League of Bryan/College Station will hold it’s annual Bargain Blitz Preview Party at The Brazos Center from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Admission is $5 and all merchandise is double the regular price. For more information please call the Junior League office, at 979-774-4759, or email jrleague@suddenlinkmail.com.
Junior League Office 979-774-4759
Go Green - Viva Verde! Parenting Connections
Feb 19, 2010 - Feb 20, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Central Baptist Church, College Station
Proud of My Culture 8th Annual Early Childhood Seminar
Adilia Frazer
Tel: 979-229-5625
Citizens Police Academy
Feb 9, 2010 - Apr 27, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a Police Officer? Make a traffic stop in the early morning? Search a building with only you and one other officer?
The 41st session of the College Station Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy will be starting on February 9, 2010 and meets every Tuesday night from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. until April 27, 2010. There will be no meeting during the week of Spring Break. Participants will learn how the College Station Police Department works in conjunction with other Criminal Justice agencies including the Brazos County District and County Attorney’s Offices. Topics to be covered will include: traffic stops, building searches, S.W.A.T., hostage negotiations, narcotics and patrol procedures. There are a limited number of spaces available.
Come and see the tools used by CSPD to reduce crime, fear of crime and improve the overall quality of life for our community. Media representatives are invited to see what information is provided at the Citizen’s Police Academy.
For those interested in participating please contact Sgt. Janice Kemp at 979-764-3624 (jkemp@cstx.gov) or Officer Dennis Bain at 979-764-3573 (dwbain@cstx.gov).
BeerFest 2010
Mar 6, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark
Come out for the 3rd annual Beerfest. This year's festival will include:
Over 200 beers to sample
A Fajita cookoff
Games and Entertainment
Live music
Wines to sample
Kids Zone with Inflatables
VIP Benefits:
- 6 Fajitas
- 10 (4 oz.) Beer Tastings
- Front of the line pass
- special gift
- Exclusive Party Deck access
- Early, private access to the event: 2 pm- 3 pm
Online special: 3 fajitas and 5 beer tastings for $10
Go to www.bvbankballpark.com for tickets and more info!
Meet The Candidates / Brazos County Election Public Forum
Feb 10, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Brazos Valley African American Museum
500 Ease Pruitt Street
Bryan, Texas 77803
The public forum will feature all county, state & congressional candidates for the March 2nd primary elections.
The forum questions will be facilitated by Daniel Hernandez of the Hernandez Law Firm, P.C.
MEET THE CANDIDATES FROM BOTH PARTIES!
Sponsored by the Brazos Valley African American Museum and the Hernandez Law Firm, P.C.
For more information - call 979-822-6100
Hospice Brazos Valley – Hospice Happening Mardi Gras
Feb 20, 2010 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Brazos Expo Center
Hospice Brazos Valley will host our annual fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 20 from 6pm – 11pm. This year’s theme is Mardi Gras and offers the opportunity to enjoy an evening of good food, fellowship and fun. The Happening features: gaming, live and silent auction and dancing. Proceeds from the benefit will help provide care to Hospice Brazos Valley patients.
Individual Tickets $60.00 / Sponsorships starting at $250.00
Kim Augsburger or Leslie Parnell - 979-821-2266 or kaugsburger@hospicebrazosvalley.org
Lobo TAKS BASH
Apr 24, 2010 7:00 a.m. untile we are done
Jane Long Middle School
Erin Buenger foundation's Garage Sale Fundraiser, Jane Long Family Festival, and TAKS BASH are the events that will be going on all day long. This is a fun family event in which families can participate in FREE competetions to win Great prizes.
Tiffany Haines
(210)364-2177
7th Annual Art of Helping Children Dinner & Silent Auction
Mar 6, 2010 6:30 p.m.
Brazos County Expo
The Art of Helping Children Dinner & Silent Auction is an annual event hosted by Voices For Children – Court Appointed Special Advocates of Brazos Valley.
The event honors members of the community who are making a difference in the lives of children every day. This year's special honorees include Champions for Children - Senator and Mrs. Steve Ogden; Friend of Children - Jane Riley; and Advocate for Children - Bilaliah Hazziez.
Auction items include art, photography, jewelry, spa gift certificates, sculptures, dining gift certificates and more. A beautiful 3-carat Emerald and Diamond ring, designed and donated by David Gardner's Jewelers, is being raffled off as well. Tickets for the drawing are available for pre-sale at $20 a chance or three for $50 and you need not be present at the event to win the ring.
Proceeds from the raffle and fundraiser help Voices For Children’s staff and CASA volunteers advocate for more than 160 abused and neglected children each year.
Tickets for the event are $65 per person which includes dinner by Global Event Group. For more information on the event and/or ring raffle, please call 979-822-9700, email vfc@voicesforchildreninc.org or visit our website at www.vfcbrazos.org
Liana Lowey, 979-822-9700
Beth Moore Live Simulcast
Apr 24, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hope Evangelical Free Church
So Long, Insecurity
Tickets are only $25 each until March 1 ($30 after if available)
(includes light breakfast and lunch)
Parking is limited - We strongly encourage carpooling
Only 150 tickets will be sold. Be sure to get yours early. For more info, please visit http://hope-efc.org
Denise Vajdak
979-324-8550
“Boots & Bowties” Scotty’s House Dinner & Dance
Feb 13, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Brazos County Expo
Scotty’s House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center invites you to show your love for Brazos Valley children by attending its “Boots and Bowties” Valentine’s Dinner & Dance fundraiser.
The event will be held 6 - 10 p.m., February 13, 2010 at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texas.
Musical Guest is Country Singer Zona Jones. Attendees of this annual fundraiser are invited to whet their whistles at 6 p.m., then chow down on an authentic Texas steak dinner at 7 p.m.
Performers throughout the night include The Aggie Wranglers, Elite Wranglers, Lil’ Wranglers and Zona Jones.
Tickets are $50 per person or tables of 10 for $450 – advance purchase only. Dress is Cowboy Chic or City Slicker! For more information, call 979-775-4695 or email bryancac@suddenlinkmail.com.
Linda Patton
979-775-4695
Epicurean Extravaganza
Mar 9, 2010 5:30-8pm
Brazos County Expo
Join the fun at the 15th annual Epicurean Extravaganza. It's your chance to sample food from local restaurants.
Tickets are $20 each.
979-260-5200
Derby Day
May 1, 2010 4:00 p.m.
To Be Determined
Enjoy a fun filled evening of dining and dancing at our annual award winning fundraiser. A social hour is followed by a viewing of the Kentucky Derby Race, a hat contest and parade, the "Derby Draw" for prizes, and an elegant seated dinner.
BVSO, Nika Hancock, Office Manager, 979-696-6100
Romantic Masterpieces
Apr 11, 2010 5:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
Elgar’s Enigma Variations are moving musical portraits of his family and closest friends, with an underlying mystery concerning the origin of the theme. Tickets: Adults - $30.00; Students & Children - $10.00
BVSO, Nika Hancock, Office Manager, 979-696-6100
Scheherezade
Feb 28, 2010 5:00 p.m.
Christ United Methodist Church
Higdon’s accessible and luminescent blue cathedral is the most programmed work by a living American composer. Pianist Kyle Orth, winner of the 2008 Juanita Miller Youth Concerto Competition, will dazzle you with his amazing technique!
BVSO
Nika Hancock, Office Manager, 979-696-6100, Tickets: Adults - $30.00; Students & Children - $10.00
The Big Event
Mar 27, 2010 all day
throughout the community
The Big Event is the largest, one-day, student-run service project in the nation where students of Texas A&M University come together to say "Thank You" to the residents of Bryan and College Station. For the past 27 years Aggie students have participated in this annual event to show their appreciation to the surrounding community by completing service projects such as yard work, window washing, and painting for community members. Although The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation, our message and our mission remains the same – to simply say “Thank You.”
(979) 845-9618 or email bigevent@bigevent.tamu.edu
4th Annual Armadillo Dash Half Marathon and 5K
Mar 7, 2010 -
Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station
We invite you to experience the spirit of Aggieland for the 4th Annual Armadillo Dash Half Marathon and 5K. Both races start and finish at beautiful Veterans Park and Athletic Complex in College Station, TX, where postrace activities will take place. The park’s renovations and multiple entrances are now complete, and are an ideal setting for the Armadillo Dash. The half marathon racecourse involves scenic country roads, neighborhoods and short distances of city terrain. The 5K course is fast, flat and fun. If you “Did the Dash” before, you know we strive to provide a well-organized, high energy and safe run. We plan to outdo ourselves in 2010! Hope to see you at the starting line. Proceeds from the event will go to Scotty’s House, Child Advocacy Center of the Brazos Valley, and Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch.
Visit http://www.armadillodash.com for more information.
Prenatal Clinic's "You're the Tops" Luncheon
Apr 24, 2010 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
College Station Hilton Hotel and Conference Center
Honors outstanding women leaders in our community. The luncheon is the primary fundraiser for the Prenatal Clinic with proceeds defraying operational costs for the clinic, which annually serves more than 750 women, many of whom might otherwise receive no prenatal care.
Nancy Sawtelle
979-820-1709
Heart Rock Gala
Apr 23, 2010 8pm-12 midnight
Miramont Country Club
AMA President, Dr. James Rohack, will be honored at the 2010 Heart Rock Gala.
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