Selected Community Events
St. Joseph's Stew Supper
Mar 21, 2013 5:30 PM Mass followed by Stew Supper
St. Joseph Catholic Church Stoneham, TXCelebrating St. Joseph's Feast Day
5:30 PM Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stoneham, TX
followed immediately by the Stew Supper
Fantastic beef stew served with wonderful bread and homemade pies
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Supper served in Parish Hall after Mass.
Adults $7
Children (12 & Under) $4
Raffle prizes include a handmade quilt, Leland's homemade porch swing and more!
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
College Station High School Band Pre-UIL Concert
Mar 21, 2013 6 - 7 PM
College Station High School AuditoriumThe College Station High School Band will be performing their UIL Contest music for friends, family and the community on March 21st, 2013 at 6:00pm in the CSHS Auditorium. Admission is free. For more information, visit the band website at http://www.cshsbands.com.
Cody LeBlanc
979-229-0864
webmaster@cshsbands.com
McEvent Night
Mar 21, 2013 6 - 9 PM
George Bush McDonald'sTexas A&M chapter of Global Medical Brigade will have a fundraiser to help them for their trip to Ghana, Africa in August, 2013. They will receive 30% of all sales at the George Bush McDonald's from 6 pm to 9 pm on March 21st. Their trip to Ghana is to provide Medical Services and Supplies to a village there that otherwise would not have access to them.
Nora Rabe, Local Store Marketing Coordinator, 979-255-3391 nora.rabe@us.stores.mcd.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!
Premiere Market
Mar 21, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013 N/A
The Brazos CenterPremiere Market benefitting the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra will take place at the Brazos Center March 21-23. The upscale juried market will feature over 50 merchants offering unique, high quality gifts for Mother's Day, graduation, and Easter as well as fashions for women, children, and homes. The inaugural event will open with a festive preview party on March 21. For more information visit www.bvso.org
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture at The Forsyth
Mar 21, 2013 Lunch
The Forsyth in the Memorial Student CenterThe Forsyth, located in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M Campus, would like to remind everyone to make plans to bring your lunch and join them in the Learning Gallery for a brown bag lunch and lecture on Thursday March 21. The lecture is free, and there will be an open discussion afterward. For more information, visit our website at forsyth.tamu.edu or call (979) 845-9251.
Miramont Country Club: Ann Hampton Callaway
Mar 20, 2013 - Mar 22, 2013 7:30 PM
The Miramont Country ClubOn March 20-22, OPAS will bring Ann Hampton Callaway to the Miramont Country Club at 7:30pm. Callaway, a Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter, will celebrate the music of one of America's most powerful and enduring artists, Barbra Streisand. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Streisand's multi-faceted career, Callaway crafts a loving musical portrait of the iconic diva. Callaway promises us a performance that celebrates the extraordinary career of Barbra Streisand. Call (979) 845-1234 for more information.
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!
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
Premiere Market Preview Party
Mar 21, 2013 5:30 PM - 8 PM
The Brazos CenterThe Brazos Valley Symphony Society presents the Premiere Market 2013. Benefiting the Brazos Valley Symphony, over 50 of the finest merchants from Texas will come together for the first time selling: Specialty Gift Items, Unique Home Accessories, Designer Fashions for Adults & Children, Custom Designed & Heirloom Jewelry. Conveniently located at The Brazos Center at 3232 Briarcrest Drive in Bryan, Texas. Exclusive Preview Party – March 21 from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, $25 admission with reservations due by March 9, 2013. Join us for an exciting night of champagne toasts, spectacularly delicious hors d'oeuvres from Christopher’s World Grille, cash bar, live music, an outstanding silent auction featuring items from all of our exclusive vendors and you will be the very first people to shop at the over 50 vendors from around the state of Texas. Don’t miss this special event to “kick off” the Premiere Market. Contact the symphony office for reservations by March 9. 979-696-6100
Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
979-696-6100
office@bvso.org
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
Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture
Jan 17, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Feb 21, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Mar 21, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Apr 18, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Sep 19, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Oct 17, 2013 12 - 1 PM
Nov 21, 2013 12 - 1 PM
The Forsyth Galleries, 2nd floor of the MSCBring your lunch to the Forsyth Galleries every third Thursday from Noon to 1:00 for an entertaining and inspirational discussion!
Seating is limited.
Please RSVP.
Please contact Trudy Six to reserve a seat.
845-9251 or tsix@uart.tamu.edu
forsyth.tamu.edu
World Down Syndrome Fundraising Dinner
Mar 21, 2013 6 - 9 PM
College Station HiltonThe Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley is excited to announce the 1st annual World Down Syndrome Day Fundraising Dinner. The gala event will take place at the Hilton Hotel in College Station on Thursday, March 21st, and will consist of a social hour cash bar, silent and live auctions, and dinner. Every penny counts for this local non-profit organization, so call (979) 778-7010 or email dsabv@yahoo.com to sponsor a table or find out more.
The date for World Down Syndrome Day being the 3rd month of the 21st day was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosomes which causes Down syndrome. The funds will benefit the people with Down syndrome and their families and provide classes, summer camps, social events, and workshops. To support this worthy cause and enjoy an evening out, again email: dsabv@yahoo.com or visit www.dsabv.org/wds
Christy Knight
979-778-7010
dsabv@yahoo.com
Master Gardener Training Class
Feb 26, 2013 - May 21, 2013 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grimes County Expo - Go Texan BuildingInstruction 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