Selected Community Events
Firearms and Self Defense Training
Mar 7, 2013 - Apr 1, 2013 N/A
Chappell Hill, TexasFAST offers Basic & Advanced Instruction for Pistols, Revolvers, Rifles, Shotguns & Precision Rifles. We use a 400 yard Private Range with a variety of Paper & Steel Targets and conduct Day & Night Training. We offer Self Defense and Tactical Training for Armed Citizens, Police and Military, and specialize in Private Classes for Families & Friends
Chappell Hill, Texas
979-224-3779
www.fast762.com
Kenan Flasowski
979-224-3779
www.fast762.com
BVCAA Head Start
Mar 11, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 N/A
Brazos and Burleson CountiesBrazos Valley Community Action Agency
Head Start Home Base Program
Will be having recruitment week for the 2013-2014 school year on March 11th-15th.
If you have a child that will be three or four by September 1, 2013, you can apply to have your child participate in the Head Start Home Base Program. Contact the Head Start Home Base office at 979-774-2863 to receive more information and an application. Head Start also provides services to children with disabilities.
Julie Baker
979-774-2863
Texan Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Brings a “Monster” to Humble
Mar 14, 2013 11 AM - 7 PM
Texan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 18555 Highway 59 NorthHumble, there’s a monster heading your way—a monster truck, that is! On March 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., check out what the excitement is all about when the legendary Ram sponsored Monster Truck, the RAMINATOR rolls into Texan Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 18555 Highway 59 North. Be sure to bring the kids! Guests of all ages are invited to see how they measure up against the towering 5’5’’ tires, meet the talent behind the wheel and receive an autograph and photo with a member of the Hall Brothers Racing team. Since 2002, the Ram Truck brand has proudly sponsored both the RAMINATOR and RAMMUNITION monster trucks, owned and driven by Hall Brothers Racing. For more information from your local dealer, please visit: www.TexanDodgeChryslerJeepRam.com. Looking for additional information on the RAMINATOR and the RAMMUNITION? Follow Facebook.com/RamTrucks or visit www.RAMINATOR.com and www.RamTrucks.com.
Linda Ribakusky
LRibakusky@coynepr.com
Keep Brazos Beautiful's Spring Events
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
Keep Brazos BeautifulVolunteer registration for Keep Brazos Beautiful’s Spring events is in full swing! Thisspring sign up for Texas Trash Off, Brazos Valley Earth Day, Demonstration Garden Work Days, the Annual Awards Gala and much more! If you or your group are interested in volunteering call the Keep Brazos Beautiful office at (979) 775-3569 or visit www.keepbrazosbeautiful.org.
Mic Check Poetry
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 8:30 PM
The Revolution CafeMic Check Poetry knows that everyone has something to say, and what you have to say is very important. So come to our open mics and poetry slams at Revolution Café, every Sunday night at 8:30, and help us celebrate through poetry and fun. It’s 100% free to attend or perform. Get ready to laugh, cry, yell, and most of all: “Speak Or Be Spoken For.” For more information, visit miccheckpoetry.com
LEGACY: The Astin Family, Culture and Couture in Early 20th Century Bryan
Mar 1, 2013 - Jun 1, 2013 N/A
The Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest DriveDon’t miss the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit LEGACY: The Astin Family, Culture and Couture in Early 20th Century Bryan. One of the key families who helped build this region, the exhibition charts the rise of the Astins and their business enterprises in the Brazos Valley region just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. The exhibit will be on view through June 1. The Museum of Natural History is located at 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan. Visit www.brazosvalleymuseum.org or call (979) 776-2195 for more information.
Aggie Frame of Mind
Mar 1, 2013 - May 8, 2013 N/A
Memorial Student CenterAggie Frame of Mind , presented by the MSC Visual Arts Committee, showcases the photography of 12 student contest winners through May 8 on the MSC second floor near Bethancourt Ballrooms. The winners, submitting works under the theme of Vibrance, were selected by a panel of professional judges after over 1,100 votes were cast on Facebook. The project is also supported, in part, by the Frame Gallery, Fast Signs and Copy Corner. Visit vac.tamu.edu for more information.
OPAS - 40 Seasons
Mar 1, 2013 - Apr 14, 2013 N/A
Forsyth GalleriesThrough April 14th, the Forsyth Galleries will host OPAS—40 Seasons…imagine that! Come by and tour the galleries to see memories of the awesome, inspiring and fun shows that OPAS has brought to Bryan/College Station through the years. For more information, visit our website at forsyth.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-9251.
Keep Brazos Beautiful 2013 Annual Awards Gala Nominations
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 22, 2013 N/A
College StationKeep Brazos Beautiful is currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Annual Awards Gala to be held on April 26, 2013 at the College Station Hilton. Awards recognize individuals and businesses in the Brazos Valley for their work in keeping the community clean and green! Nominations will be accepted until March 22nd. Visit www.keepbrazosbeautiful.org and nominate a green hero today!
MSC Visual Arts Committee presents Kathy Sosa
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 N/A
The Reynolds Galley located on the A&M CampusThe student-run MSC Visual Arts Committee at Texas A&M University invites you to enjoy the works of Texas artist Kathy Sosa. The exhibition contains 28 pieces of vibrant oil portraitscollaged with fabric, wallpaper or photographs. Visit the collection in the Reynolds Gallery, located on the A&M Campus though March 15. For more information, please call (979) 8451515.
Procrastus Interruptus
Feb 28, 2013 - May 30, 2013 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Federal Building at 216 W. 26th Street in Downtown BryanSEAD Gallery will host the opening reception for their new exhibit, Procrastus Interruptus featuring the works of Scott McDermott on Thursday, February 28 from 6:30-8:30pm. Enjoy these complex, colorful paintings at meet the artist during the opening reception! This new gallery, a collaboration between the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and AdventGX, is located in the Federal Building at 216 W. 26
th Street in Downtown Bryan. The exhibit runs through May 30.
For more information, visit acbv.org or call (979) 696-2787.
2013 BenchMARKING the Arts Program
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
The Arts Council of Brazos ValleyThe Arts Council of Brazos Valley is now accepting sponsorships for its 2013 BenchMARKING the Arts program. This impactful project pairs local artists with sponsors to create unique and functional public works of art. Currently, the Arts Council has 28 artistic benches placed in locations throughout the Brazos Valley with plans to add many more this year.
For more information or to purchase your very own BenchMARKING bench today, contact the Arts Council of Brazos Valley at (979) 696-2787 or info@acbv.org.
2013 Exhibition Season of the Science, Engineering, Art & Design Gallery
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley, SEAD GalleryThe Arts Council of Brazos Valley is now accepting applications for the 2013 exhibition season of the Science, Engineering, Art, and Design (SEAD) Gallery in downtown Bryan. The SEAD Gallery is a community and economic development partnership project by AdventGX and the Arts Council of Brazos Valley featuring a new and dynamic downtown venue for arts and cultural exchange. Artists wishing to exhibit their work at the SEAD gallery can do so by completing the application form found at acbv.org.
Arts Council of Brazos Valley presents Community Masterpieces
Mar 1, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013 N/A
Arts Council of Brazos ValleyThe Arts Council or Brazos Valley is proud to present Community Masterpieces through April 13. For the third year, we've collected masterworks held in private and public collections in our community for one incredible exhibition. This year, in addition to viewing paintings and sculpture from world-renowned artists such as Tarkay and Ranney, visitors will be immersed in the musical and literary arts.
For more information visit acbv.org or call (979) 696-2787.
Museum Pass
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 31, 2013 N/A
Brazos Valley MuseumVisit six of the finest museums and galleries in the Brazos Valley with the new Museum Pass. This exclusive pass lets you visit the Arts Council, the African American Museum, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, the Children’s Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Forsyth Center Galleries, all for one low price.
Call 1-888-878-6082 or click on the Museum Pass link at www.acbv.org to purchase one today!
Spring Mini Camp Program
Mar 11, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 9 AM - 3 PM
Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History 3232 Briarcrest Drive (Brazos Center) Bryan, Texas 77802The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce their annual Spring Mini Camp program from Monday, March 11- Friday, March 15.
An educational experience awaits children at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History’s Spring Mini Camp! Studying science and history helps children to know and understand the world around them. The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History offers children this opportunity in a safe, fun, and educational setting. Through non-traditional teaching techniques, campers are encouraged to explore science, animal behavior, history, and their local environment using interactive lessons and educational games and crafts.
The Museum facilities include classroom areas, the Discovery Room, and a 40-acre park, all used to enhance children’s learning experience. Our staff members are experienced teachers and to ensure personalized instruction, classes are kept small with a teacher to student ratio of 1:10. Of course, this means classes fill up quickly, so don’t wait to register!
This spring, join us as we take students, ages 4-12, on an exciting adventure to learn more about oceans, one of the last frontiers on Earth!
Kids will explore old and new marine mysteries, and discover the amazing creatures that live in the deep blue sea. Each day includes lessons on ocean habitats, remarkable animal adaptations in deep sea environments, and the exciting natural history of some of these extraordinary creatures! Educational games, activities, and crafts will enhance your child’s learning experience.
Children may come for one day, or for all five. Camp is from 9-3 with before and after camp care available. Please call the Museum at 979-776-2195 for more information on how to register.
Regular admission to the Museum and the Museum’s permanent galleries and traveling exhibits is $5 for adults; $4 for children, students, and seniors. Members and children 3 and under are free.
The Museum, located in the Brazos Center on Briarcrest Drive, is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5pm.
For additional information about this and other Museum events and
exhibits call 979.776.2195 or visit our website at www.brazosvalleymuseum.org. You can also follow us on facebook at : www.facebook.com/brazosvalleymuseumofnaturalhistory .
The Children's Museum Spring Break Camp
Mar 11, 2013 - Mar 15, 2013 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
The Children's MuseumThis year's theme is a Lemonade Boot Camp. We are pairing up with Lemonade Day. Campers will be able to register for lemonade day during camp, receive their backpack, and we will be completing their entrepreneurship workbook. Camp lasts 7:30-5:30 and is for ages 4 and up (must be potty trained). Registration is $40/day or $175/week for members; $50/day or $225/week for non-members. All campers must be registered by March 6th.
The Children's Museum Magic Easter Egg
Mar 2, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 8, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 14, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 20, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 26, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
The Children's MuseumCome to The Children’s Museum to Tie Dye your own Easter Egg Craft. Watch as decorations magically appear!
For more information, please visit cmbv.org or call 979-779-5437.
Bryan Buccaneers Pop Warner Registration Dates & Locations
Feb 16, 2013 - Jul 6, 2013 See below.
See below.Feb 16 - Brazos Center Kiwanis Club, Pancake Breakfast 8 AM - 1 PM
Mar 2 - Tiffany Park 10 AM - 2 PM
Mar 30 - Tanglewood Park 10 AM - 2 PM
Apr 13 - Williamson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
May 4 - Henderson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
May 28 - Haswell Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 1 - Tanglewood Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 15 - Haswell Park 10 AM - 2 PM
June 29 - Tiffany Park 10 AM - 2 PM
July 6 - Henderson Park 10 AM - 2 PM
www.bryanbuccaneerspopwarner.com
Saturday Orchard Tour at Royalty Pecan Farms
Feb 1, 2013 - Oct 27, 2013 12:30 PM
Royalty Pecan FarmsBring friends and family for a fun, unique experience at a working Texas pecan farm!
Ride our covered wagon through the orchard and learn how the pecans go from our trees to you. You’ll have fun cracking pecans and browsing our gift shop full of pecans, baked goods, and specialty gourmet treats!
Tour Details:
• Saturday tour starts at 12:30 pm.
• Tour lasts about 45 minutes.
• Tour costs $3 per person (children age 4 and under are free).
• Tour wagon holds 25 people, so contact us to reserve your spot.
• Buy tickets by phone, at our gift shop, or online.
Royalty Pecan Farms
10600 Hwy 21 E
Caldwell, TX 77836
979-272-3904
Info@RoyaltyPecans.com