Selected Community Events
Vietnam Veterans Chapter #937 Golf Tournament
Mar 23, 2013 Registration 7 AM, Shot Gun 8 AM
Pecan Lake Golf Course- NavosotaArea VVA uses funds for support to local Veterans & Scholarships
More info call (979)676-0612
Larry Burch Benefit
Mar 23, 2013 2 PM
St. Anthony's Pavilion Tabor Rd. Bryan, TexasCome out to show your support for the family of Larry Burch. Larry died suddenly in January at the age of 50 from a "widows maker" heart attack. He left behind a wife and 3 kids. Larry didn't have any insurance and we are trying to help the family with funeral, hospital, and other expenses.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
2 PM - BBQ plates available
4 PM - Live Auction
5 PM - Silent Auction bidding closes, winners announced immediately following the live auction
Raffle
Cash Donation Information: If you would like to make a cash donation, accounts have been set up as follows: At any of THE BANK & TRUST : Larry Wayne Burch Memorial.
Auction or Raffle Donation Information: If you or someone you know would like to make a donation, please contact:
Bubba Bomnskie - 979-777-4857
Tori Bomnskie-Musgrove - 979-777-3594
Malcolm Hein - 979-595-4570
Alice Bomnskie - 979-204-5502
Bri Bomnskie - 979-777-9578
Hair We "R" - Alice, Caroline, Tina - 979-846-4247
For updates and further information, please join our benefit event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/117780941740621/
Easter Celebration
Mar 23, 2013 9:30 AM - 12 PM
George Bush Presidential Library and MuseumThe College Station Easter Celebration will be held March 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Activities will include: entertainment, games, face painting, an Easter egg hunt, egg roll, egg toss, complimentary refreshments and photos with the Easter Bunny.
Schedule of events:
9 a.m. - Late registration for bike and door prizes
9:30 a.m. - Receive grab bags
9:50 a.m. - Easter Bunny arrives
10 a.m. - Easter Egg Hunt
10:10 a.m. - Prize drawings at stage; Click Here to download a registration form. Photos with Easter Bunny
11 a.m. - Kite Flying Contest
12 p.m. - Event concludes
Specially designed wooden White House-style Easter Eggs are given to the children. Local merchants contribute prizes to give away, and a boy's and a girl's bicycle and helmet will be awarded in each of the three age categories: 3 and under, 4-5 and 6-7. Parents must register their children to win.
A kite-flying contest will begin at 11 a.m. in the field across from the Bush Library and Museum. Children and adults who want to participate must bring their own kite.
Barbara Bush Drive will be closed to traffic before and during the event. Participants should access the museum via Research Drive, Discovery Drive or John Kimbrough Blvd. Parking will be available in the museum parking lot and Bush School lot (PA 111). Handicapped parking will be available in the museum parking lot.
The College Station Easter Egg Hunt has been a long standing tradition hosted by the Police Department. From humble beginnings in 1982, the Easter Celebration has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the spring. The Bush Library and Museum began partnering with the police department in 1999, adding activities to the event modeled after the annual White House Easter Egg Roll.
For more information call (979) 691-4014, or email reservations.bush@nara.gov.
(979) 691-4014, reservations.bush@nara.gov.
Professional Angler Jimmy Houston to Attend Fishing Derby at King Oaks
Mar 23, 2013 10 AM - 4 PM
King Oaks Community Lake, 8821 CR 175, Iola, TX 77861Saturday, March 23, King Oaks, Bryan-College Station’s premier, master-planned community, will host a fishing derby featuring professional angler Jimmy Houston, who will be on hand from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to give fishing tips to children and adults. The event starts at 10 a.m. and includes lunch, door prizes, a children’s bounce house and live music by the Texas Twisters.
Tickets are $10, and all proceeds will go toward the cost of a mortgage-free, custom home for wounded veteran Sgt. Monte Bernardo of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army. While serving his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, Bernardo was critically injured by an IED blast on July 4, 2012. Sgt. Bernardo has been selected by Operation FINALLY HOME to be honored with a custom home for him and his family. Those interested in supporting the project can register at AggielandVeteran.com or on the Operation FINALLY HOME Facebook page to receive updates and make donations.
Cost: $10 per person - Children 6 and under are free.
For more information: http://www.aggielandveteran.com/king-oaks-fishing-derby-event/
Cost: $10 per person - Children 6 and under are free.
Serena Dang
serena@nunezprgroup.com
972-388-5511
2nd Annual Anderson Community Easter Egg Hunt
Mar 23, 2013 10 AM - 12 PM
K C Hall, Anderson, TXEaster Egg Hunt for the children of Anderson and surrounding areas.
Anderson Baptist Church
936-873-3363
abcassistant@embarqmail.com
IVFD Fundraiser
Mar 23, 2013 11 AM
IVFD Fire Station in IolaThe IVFD will having their annual fundraiser on March 23, 2013 at the Fire Station in Iola. A BBQ plate lunch will be served for $10 and also there will be an auction of items as well as some delicious cakes and pies.
Come out and support the IVFD. Serving will start at 11:00.
If you need more information please feel free to contact sueellis1951@yahoo.com or call 936-349-3841.
Egg Huntin' Party
Mar 23, 2013 12 - 3 PM
Independence Harley-DavidsonMystery Eggs for Adults, Egg Hunt for Kids at 1pm, Bounce House, Games with Prizes
Heather, 979-690-1669, fun@independencehd.com
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
A Day at the Park!
Mar 23, 2013 3 PM
Scurry Park, Bryan TexasPlease come join the Scurry Family and community celebrate, A Day at the Park! There will be food, games,music and lots of family fun.This event is open to the community.
For more information please contact,Claudette Scurry Davenport 979-492-9655
BIG BOAR BASH
Mar 22, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013 N/A
Sign up @ The Great TX Gun Co.Big Boar Hunt sponsored by The Great Texas Gun Company and Rufinno Meats & Food Service. Proceeds benefit Brazos Valley Charities.
Sue Farris
936-348-4044
sue@txgunco.com
The Princess Project of BCS
Mar 23, 2013 3 - 6 PM
Apr 6, 2013 3 - 6 PM
Apr 13, 2013 3 - 6 PM
Apr 20, 2013 3 - 6 PM
Apr 27, 2013 3 - 6 PM
Securecare Storage Facilitywe give free prom dresses to juniors or seniors who may not otherwise be able to afford to attend their prom
Denise Camp 777-5584; Rose Garcia 450-0132; denise@princessprojectbcs.com or rose@princessprojectbcs.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.
Brazos Valley TROUPE's Sock Hop
Mar 23, 2013 7 PM
Jane Long Middle SchoolDig out your poodle skirts and leather jackets and join in the fun at Brazos Valley TROUPE's "Sock Hop", Saturday, March 23 at Jane Long Middle School. Doors open at 7pm. There'll be fun for the whole family with swingin' entertainment, dancing, a photo booth, contests, snacks and more! For ticket information visit www.bvtroupe.com or call (979) 846-4903.
The Fruitful Herbal Harvest
Mar 22, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013 N/A
Round Top FestivalMarch 22 and 23, Round Top Festival will host Herbal Forum, “The Fruitful Herbal Harvest.” Come and explore the world of herbs and grow in knowledge and understanding while learning exciting new ways to utilize these ancient plants. There will be plants for sale, workshops, bookshops, and gift shops. For registration and more information please visit festivahill.org or call (979) 249-3129
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
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!
The Children's Museum Fruity Rainbows
Mar 1, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 7, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 15, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Mar 23, 2013 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
The Children's MuseumLearn your colors as we sort fruit loops into the colors of the rainbow! Then take those colors and help the leprechauns find their way to a pot of gold with a fun craft.
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
Premiere Market
Mar 23, 2013 10 AM - 3 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. Day 1 Shopping Perfected – March 22 from 10am – 6pm, $5 admission good for both days, shop all you want, special silent auction with each merchant's most desirable item! Day 2 Shopping Nirvana – March 23 from 10am – 3pm, $5 admission, shop, shop, shop! Food and refreshments will be available from Royer's Cafe of Round Top during shopping hours. There will even be entertainment from performance groups!
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