Community Events

Selected Community Events

Fused Glass Class with Crafty Sippers!

Apr 18, 2013 6 PM

Forsyth Galleries, 2nd Floor of the MSC
$45 Supply Fee Per Student
Pre-Registration Required
Ages 12 and Up
April 18 at 6:00 pm
In the Forsyth Galleries

Fused glass is the art of designing glass pieces that will be fired in a kiln melting the glass together. In this class you will chose different colored glass and create a design to form a 6x6 bowl. You will learn the basic instructions on how to cut glass and use of all the tools which we will supply. No experience is necessary. Come prepared for fun and good food!

To reserve your spot by pre-registering, contact Trudy Six by email at tsix@uart.tamu.edu, or call 979-845-9251.

Home Buyer Education

Apr 30, 2013 6 -7:30 PM

Navasota City Center
Attendees will learn about the process of buying and maintaining a home. Topics include understanding credit, obtaining a mortgage loan, shopping for a home, and protecting your investment. Approved Neighborworks America curriculum "Realizing the American Dream," is used. Books are available for $15 each - book purchase is not necessary to participate in the class. Those who attend all four sessions April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th,will receive a certificate of completion. To register call 979-764-3778 or register online at www.cstx.gov/homebuyer.

Home Buyer Education

Apr 16, 2013 6 - 7:30 PM

The Navasota Center
Attendees will learn about the process of buying and maintaining a home. Topics include understanding credit, obtaining a mortgage loan, shopping for a home, and protecting your investment. Approved Neighborworks America curriculum "Realizing the American Dream," is used. Books are available for $15 each - book purchase is not necessary to participate in the class. Those who attend all four sessions April 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 30th,will receive a certificate of completion. To register call 979-764-3778 or register online at www.cstx.gov/homebuyer.

"Know Your Rights Series Presentation" Lesson 1 Debt Collection

Apr 10, 2013 12 - 3 PM

Inside Grimes St. Joseph Hospital
Free Legal Information... Lone Star Legal Aid out of Bryan will be at the Grimes Health Resource Center to help Grimes County residents answer some questions they may have about debt.(What can I do if Debt Collectors keep calling me? What should I do if I receive a letter about a Debt?) After presentation, those who meet LSLA's eligibility requirements will have a chance to meet with an attorney one-on-one. Lone Star Legal Aid helps low income persons and families with Civil, legal problems. To contact the Lone Star Legal Aid Bryan office, please call 1-800-570-4773

Home Buyer Education

Apr 9, 2013 6 - 7:30 PM

Adult Exercise Class

Apr 5, 2013 5:30 - 6:15 PM

Upstairs- Meeting room A, Above the Swimming pool office
This course is designed for all fitness levels and each workout is designed to strengthen and tone all muscle groups. Activities consist of low impact strength training, flexibility, balance, and coordination exercise.

Beginner Water Color Classes

Apr 4, 2013 1 - 4 PM

The Navasota Center
The Navasota Center is hosting Jeneane Ismert, teaching Basic Water Color Painting for the beginner. This class will utilize basic painting, tools, and materials. A list of supplies that you should purchase for this class will be given on the first day of class. Please contact the Navasota Center for any questions you should have @ 936-825-2241.

Adult Exercise Class

Apr 3, 2013 5:30 - 6:15 PM

The Navasota Center Upstairs- Meeting room A, Above the Swimming pool office
This course is designed for all fitness levels and each workout is designed to strengthen and tone all muscle groups. Activities consist of low impact strength training, flexibility, balance, and coordination exercise.

Home Buyer Education

Apr 2, 2013 6 - 7:30 PM

Free Computer Training - Facebook 101

Apr 2, 2013 9 AM - 11 PM

The Navasota Center
Free Computer classes offered every Tuesday and Thursday thru Technology for all @ The Navasota Center

City of Navasota: Adult Exercise Class

Apr 1, 2013 5:30 - 6:15 PM

Basic AR / AK class

Mar 16, 2013 9 AM - 3 PM

Chappell Hill, Texas
This course is for the new shooter who wishes to establish a solid foundation of basic skills so they can efficiently and accurately employ the AR or AK style rifle or carbine for home defense, competition, or as a fighting rifle when the need arises. Many shooters have spent hundreds or thousands of dollars on “Advanced” or “Tactical” courses and later realized they would have gotten much more from the course if they had a better foundation of Basic Skills. It is also very appropriate for experienced shooters who are new to the platform or wish to improve, refresh, or reinforce their basic skills so they can better handle their firearm in a high-stress incident. Students will depart the course with a thorough understanding of the AR/AK weapon and valuable knowledge of how to setup, employ, and maintain their weapon and how to conduct their own training in a safe, efficient manner. The skills taught in this course follow the same principles and fundamentals used by our nation’s finest warriors.
Cost:
$100
Class size: - Maximum 10 students

Who can attend: This course is open to all U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who can legally possess a firearm.
Training Schedule: Please arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. Training begins at 9:00 a.m. and will end at 3:00 p.m. There will be several short breaks during the day and 30 minutes for lunch.

It is recommended that you wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, ball cap or hat, and appropriate footwear for walking, as there is a moderate amount of walking done during this course. A range bag or backpack will be helpful. Camelbacks are OK.

Course Content:

• Safety / Gun Handling
• AR / AK operation
• Assembly / Disassembly
• Cleaning and Lubrication
• Load / Unload / Clear
• Ammunition Selection
• Zero with Iron Sights and Optics
• Marksmanship Fundamentals
• Shooting Positions
• Reloading and Malfunctions
• Accessories (slings, grips, optics, lights, bipods, magazines, etc)

What you will need for the course:
• Serviceable AR or AK style weapon with iron sights and all applicable manuals and instructions for reference
• Optical sight (optional) –
• Two magazines minimum (5 is better, call before you buy)
• Cleaning kit
• Sling (optional)
• 100 rounds of factory loaded non-penetrator ammo (no green tip, no armor piercing, no tracer)
• Ballistic Eye protection (clear and tinted)
• Hearing protection (recommend foamies and muffs)
• Multi-tool (Leatherman, Gerber, etc) (recommended)
• Method of carrying a spare magazine (call before you buy)
• Water, snacks, lunch
• Sunscreen (recommended)
• Knee and Elbow pads (optional)
• Gloves (recommended)
• Shooting mat or pad (optional)

Kenan Flasowski
979-224-3779

Combat Rifle and Pistol Class

Mar 9, 2013 8 AM - 4 PM

Chappell Hill, Texas
This training is for the Armed Citizen or Military / Law Enforcement Professional who wishes to improve basic skills so they can safely and efficiently engage targets from 1 to 150 yards with the Rifle/Carbine using different positions in both Offensive and Defensive situations. Focus is on the carbine at greater than pistol range, with transition to the pistol when appropriate. This is excellent training for almost any type rifle/carbine – ARs, AKs, Garands, Lever Actions – all are welcome. If you plan to use it to defend yourself, bring it. This training will make you better. Handguns are not required for this class – If you have a pistol to transition to, fine, if not, then work the carbine.

Prerequisites: If you would like to attend this training it is recommended that you:
Know how to disassemble, clean, and reassemble the firearm.
Know how to safely load, fire, unload/clear the firearm.
Be proficient with FIREARMS SAFETY and gun handling (Know the rules and understand them)
Understand how to zero the firearm and whatever sights/optic is mounted on it (and have it zeroed)
Be familiar with the Fundamentals of Marksmanship

Cost: $180
Time: Training begins at 8:00 am and will end around 4:00 pm. Please arrive at the range between 7:30 and 7:50 so we can start on time.
Class Size: - Maximum 8 students
Who can attend: This course is open to all U.S. citizens aged 18 or older who can legally possess a firearm.
Course Content:

• Admin / Safety Brief
• Confirm zero
• Review Load, Unload, Reload, Malfunctions
• Un-supported position shooting (standing, kneeling, sitting, prone)
• Transition to handgun
• Use of cover and concealment
• Barricade / Wall supported positions
• Non-standard shooting positions
• Shooting and Moving
• Stress Shoots / Competitions

What you will need for the course:
• Serviceable center-fire rifle or carbine, with all applicable manuals and instructions for reference
• Optical sight (optional) – should be able to use irons with optic mounted (co-witness)
• Three carbine magazines minimum (5 is better)
• Cleaning kit with lube
• Sling
• 350 rounds of factory loaded non-penetrator ammo (no green tip or Armor Piercing or tracer) for rifle / carbine – round count will be less for .308s, Lever Guns, etc
• Serviceable handgun, holster, 3 x magazines, mag pouch (no cross draw, shoulder holsters, or universal holsters allowed) and 100 rounds handgun ammo
• Ballistic Eye protection (clear and tinted)
• Hearing protection (electronic recommended)
• Method of carrying at least one spare rifle magazine
• Water, snacks, lunch
• Sunscreen and bug spray (recommended)
• Knee and Elbow pads (optional)
• Gloves (recommended)

It is recommended that you wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, ball cap or hat, and appropriate footwear for walking.

FAST Inc – 979-224-3779 // fast762@hotmail.com // www.fast762.com

Kenan Flasowski
979-224-3779

Interactive Watercolor Activity

Feb 4, 2013 12 PM

Arts Center 2275 Dartmouth Ave College Station 77840
Monthly meetings of the Brazos Valley Art League are always free and open to the public. This February the League will host an interactive watercolor activity led by award winning artist Sharon Elmendorf.

Arts Center 979-696-2787 sunnyscb@gmail.com

Interactive Alcohol-Ink Art Activity

Mar 4, 2013 12 PM

Arts Center 2275 Dartmouth St College Station TX 77840
Monthly meetings of the Brazos Valley Art League are always free and open to the public. The March meeting will feature an interactive alcohol ink activity led by dynamic local artist Barbara German. Non-members are welcome to attend.

ArtsCenter 979-696-2787 sunnyscb@gmail.com

Watercolor and Collage Demonstration

Apr 1, 2013 12 PM

Arts Center 2275 Dartmouth St College Station, TX 77840
Monthly meetings of the Brazos Valley Art League are always free and open to the public. Our April meeting will feature a demonstration led by award winning acrylic and collage artist Liz Hill. Non-members are welcome to attend.

Arts Center 979-696-2787 sunnyscb@gmail.com

Master Gardener Training Class

Feb 26, 2013 - May 21, 2013 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Grimes County Expo - Go Texan Building
Instruction by TAMU professors, Texas AgriLife Extension Service and local area
experts will cover landscaping, soils, botany, entomology, plant diseases, herbs,
composting, vegetables and fruits, and many other interesting horticultural
subjects.

Phone: 936-825-0104
Appliation: www.txmg.org/grimes

Xtra Program Registration

Sep 12, 2012 - Oct 7, 2012 8 AM - 5 PM

Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
The City of College Station Parks & Recreation Department offers Xtra, a leisure-learning program that offers exciting classes to participants of all ages on dance, business, arts and crafts, music & voice, language, self-improvement, fitness, computers, special interest, sports, life enhancement and more.

There are two ways to register! You can go online at rectrac.cstx.gov or visit the Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office, Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. No residency restrictions. To view complete program details, visit cstx.gov/xtraed. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 979.764.3486.

Stephen C. Beachy Central Park
1000 Krenek Tap Rd.
College Station, TX 77840
979-764-3486

Learn to Speak Czech! Czech Language Class.

Sep 10, 2012 - Dec 17, 2012 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Saint Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas
The classes accommodate both beginners and more advanced speakers of Czech and are open to anyone who is interested. Instructional materials will be provided and are covered as part of the nominal $35.00 tuition fee.

The course is taught by an instructor from the Czech Republic, the current holder of the CEFT William J. Hlavinka Czech Fellowship at Texas A&M University. Sponsored by the Brazos Valley Chapter of Czech Heritage Society and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas.

Every Monday 6:30PM-8:30PM, beginning Monday September 10th 2012, and ending Monday, December 17th, 2012

Stanislav Vitha
979-776-2152

Ranch Horse Cutting

Aug 12, 2012 6 PM

All Around Cowboy Church Marquez, Texas
AFCC Sancitioned Ranch Horse Cutting
Eight riding classes offered

Lee Weiler 903-390-1410
Mike Smith 979-255-2443

How’s Your Credit?

Jul 19, 2012 6:00 PM

BVAAM 500 E. Pruitt Street, Bryan, TX
The Brazos Valley African American Museum will be hosting a free credit seminar given by The First National Bank of Huntsville. This event will be held at the BVAAM 500 E. Pruitt Street, Bryan, TX, on Thursday, July 19 from 6PM to 7PM. The public is invited to attend.

The seminar will focus on the obtaining a better understanding of your credit. It will offer how to get the credit report, free of charge, how to read and understand the report, how to dispute errors on the report and why your credit score is important in many ways, not just when you need a loan. This program is being taught by Money Management, International, a non-profit educational organizational.
For information regarding the BVAAM please contact Donna Pittman at donna.pittman_bvaam@verizon.net or call 979 775-3961. For more information regarding First National Banks of Huntsville please contact Candace Neal @ Candace.Neal@fnbhuntsvilletx.com or 979 691-8999.

Donna Pittman
979 775-3961

How's your credit?

Jul 19, 2012 6:00pm

Brazos Valley African American Museum 500 E. Pruitt Bryan, TX
Financial management seminar on how to better understand your credit.

Candace Neal at First National Bank of Huntsville 979 691-8999 or Donna Pittman at Brazos Valley African American Museum 979 775-3961

Arduino Class

Jul 17, 2012 6:30pm

Larry J. Ringer Library
Introduction to the Arduino microcontroller for hobbyists and artists. Learn how to interface sensors and control servors, motors and other devices.

Clint Sare - 979-822-1505

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University Preview

Jul 15, 2012 12:15P and 6:00P

Anderson Baptist Church, 379 South Main St, Anderson, TX 77830
Free preview for Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University"

Anderson Baptist Church
936-873-3363

Adult Wii Play Day

Jul 7, 2012 9 AM - 12 PM

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Come play video games at the library with other adults. Ask the librarian at the Reference Desk if the games are not set up and you would like them to be.

Reference Desk
(979) 764-3416

Free Computer Class: Beginner Microsoft PowerPoint

Jul 6, 2012 1pm - 4pm

Larry J. Ringer Library, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S., College Station, TX 77845
Free computer classes in the library's front meeting room.
Classes provided by Technology for All through a federal grant.
Class size is limited. No reservations needed.

Reference Desk
(979) 764-3416

Darkness to Light

Jul 19, 2012 6:00pm

Scotty's House 2424 Kent St. Bryan, Texas 77802
Scotty’s House Child Advocacy Center will host the Darkness to Light program at its facility, located at 2424 Kent Street in Bryan.

The program is free and open to any concerned citizen, but registration is required.

Darkness to Light is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce the incidents of child sexual abuse by shifting the responsibility from children to adults. This is accomplished through an award winning media campaign which raises public awareness and directs adults to educational tools that will educate them on how to prevent, recognize and respond to sexual child abuse and motivate them to courageous action. To register for this program, please call Linda Patton at 979-703-8813 or email lpatton@scottyshouse.org.

For more information about Scotty’s House Brazos Valley Child Advocacy Center, please visit www.scottyshouse.org.

Linda Patton, Executive Director
979-703-8813

Messina Hof's Wine Appreciation Class: An International Port Tasting

Aug 26, 2012 3:00PM

Messina Hof Winery and Resort
Wine Appreciation Class
Topic: An International Port Tasting

Wine Appreciation Classes are designed to help you decipher the wonderful world of wine. Our topics change every month so no two classes are the same. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietals, wine pairings and wine tools; as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines.

Every class is taught so that everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur can follow along.

All classes are held on the last Sunday of the month at 3:00pm.
Classes fill up quickly, so please call (979) 778-9463 x244 to register.

Messina Hof Winery and Resort
4545 Old Reliance Rd.
Bryan, TX 77808
Phone: (979) 778-9463 x244

Messina Hof's Wine Appreciation Class: Messina Hof Single Vineyard Wines

Jul 29, 2012 3:00PM

Messina Hof Winery and Resort
Wine Appreciation Class: Messina Hof Single Vineyard Wines

Wine Appreciation Classes are designed to help you decipher the wonderful world of wine. Our topics change every month so no two classes are the same. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the wine varietals, wine pairings and wine tools; as well as taste award-winning Messina Hof wines.

Every class is taught so that everyone from the beginner to the connoisseur can follow along.

Messina Hof Winery
4545 Old Reliance Rd
Bryan, Texas 77808
979-778-9463 ext.244

Messina Hof's Wine Appreciation Class: Messina Hof Single Vineyard Wines

Jul 29, 2012 3:00PM

Messina Hof's Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef: Fresh from the Garden

Jul 12, 2012 6:30PM

Messina Hof Winery and Resort
Messina Hof's Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef: Fresh from the Garden

Put on your apron and head on over to Messina Hof Winery and Resort for all the lessons and how-to's you'll ever need for cooking. If you're a beginner, we've got you covered with beginner lessons and, if you're already quite the chef, you'll appreciate the huge selection of tips, tricks, recipes, techniques, as well as information on spices, temperature, tools, cuts of meat and lot's more! Gourmet Food paired with World Class Wines!

You will receive a recipe booklet to take home with you so you can try out what you learned! AND, you register to win some awesome door prizes that will help YOU in the kitchen!

Call (800) 736-9463 ext. 234 for more information or to make reservations.

Messina Hof Winery & Resort
4545 Old Reliance Road
Bryan, TX 77808
800-736-9463 ext 238

Messina Hof's Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef: Fresh from the Garden

Jul 12, 2012 6:30PM

IID Seminar

Apr 18, 2012 7 PM

Raindrop Turkish House 4021 E. 29th Street, Ste 114 Bryan, TX
The Institute of Interfaith Dialog is organazing a seminar on "Charatible Giving" on Wednesday, April 18th. The speaker will be Derek Dictson, President of Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley. Please join us for an informative seminar. Refreshments will be served.

Osman E. Ozbulut
979-739-2457

Prophecy Seminar Presents: Prophecy's Puzzle Revealed!

Feb 4, 2011 7:00 p.m.

New Life Adventist Church 705 W. 17th Street Bryan, TX
Discover real truth! Discover real fellowship! Discover family happiness! Discover HOPE! You won't want to miss a single night!

You will be positively amazed at how much you can learn from the Bible in a few short nights!

Topics Include: New World Order; On the Eve of Armageddon; A Relic in the Book of Revelation; The Prophetic Beasts of Daniel 7; Buried Alive; Revelation's Keys to Death; Revelations's 1000 Years of Peace; The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; The Final Church of the Apocalypse; Revelation's Heavenly City

Free Admission & Free Study Guides

For additional locations: 1-800-783-3031

www.HoustonForChrist.org