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
Lakeside Icehouse: Rockafellas Band
Mar 9, 2013 8 - 11:30 PM
Bryan LakeRockafellas Band
Lakeside Icehouse
Combat Rifle and Pistol Class
Mar 9, 2013 8 AM - 4 PM
Chappell Hill, TexasThis 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
Independence Trot 5k Run
Mar 9, 2013 Sign in- 6:15-6:30 AM, Run- 7-9:00 AM
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Navasota, TXPlease come join the Texas Maritime Regiment to celebrate Texas’ Independence Day.
Sign in- 6:15-6:30am
Run- 7-9:00am
When- Saturday, March 9, 2013
Where-Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, Navasota, Tx
Early Registration pick-up- Friday, March 8th 5-7:00pm @ National Guard Armory(1800 E 25th St) in Bryan, Tx
Cost- $20 if registered by March 1st, $25 race day
There will be a water station at the ½ way point, and refreshments provided at the finish line
Please contact Chris.Paulson@TXSG@gmail.com to register. All proceeds go to the Texas Maritime Regiment.
Brazos Student Art Glass Show
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013 10 AM - 6 PM
SEAD GalleryBrazos Glassworks is proud to announce a Student Art Glass Show in celebration of Youth Art Month (YAM). March is National Youth Art Month. The Show will be held March 1-9, 2013, in downtown Bryan at the SEAD Gallery located in the historic Federal Building on 26th Street. The show features the work of students in local Bryan and College Station schools. The art pieces will include fused, slumped, and stained glass, as well as glass mosaics. Students will be competing for ribbons and for glass art prize packages for their art teacher’s classrooms. SEAD Gallery hours are Tues - Sat 10am-6pm.
Debbie Jasek, 979-823-0325,
brazosglassworks@brazosglassworks.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.
Tena Rae Helm at Unity Theatre
Mar 8, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013 7:30 PM
Unity Theatre in BrenhamCome see dynamic performer Tena Rae Helm Friday and Saturday, March 8 and 9, at Unity Theatre in Brenham. This theatrical concert starts at 7:30 and features everything Broadway show tunes to Texas country. Call (979) 830-8358 for tickets or visit www.unitybrenham.org.
Absolute Truth, Nothing but Lies
Feb 19, 2013 - Mar 13, 2013 Tuesday - Friday 9 AM - 8 PM, Saturday - Sunday 12 PM - 6 PM
The Memorial Student CenterAbsolute Truth, Nothing but Lies will be on display at the J. Wayne Stark Galleries, located in the MSC at Texas A&M through March 3. Hansegger & Delulio--Fate and Friendship will be on exhibition through March 13. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm. For more information, please call (979) 845-6081.
Navasota Theatre Alliance presents Hot Property
Feb 21, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 N/A
Navasota Theatre Alliance 104 W. Washington Avenue in NavasotaNavasota Theatre Alliance presents Hot Property from February 21 through March 10 at their theater, located at 104 W. Washington Avenue in Navasota. Laughter, mistaken identities, and even a ‘sting’ conspire to make this an irresistible comedy!
For ticket information visit www.navasotatheatre.com or call (936) 825-3195.
Sunset Boulevard
Mar 1, 2013 - Mar 10, 2013 N/A
The Theatre CompanyTheatre Company brings the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Sunset Boulevard to the Brazos Valley for the first time ever, live and on-stage. See this Tony Award-winning show at The Theatre Company for two weekends, March 1 through 10. Tickets and show times are available now at www.theatrecompany.com. A theatrical experience you won’t soon forget!
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
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
Hansegger & Delulio "Fate and Friendship" Exhibition
Jan 24, 2013 - Mar 13, 2013 9 AM - 8 PM
The J. Wayne Stark Galleries in the MSCAn Extraordinary Exhibit Displaying the Paybacks of Mentoring. The exhibitions, gallery talks and reception are all free.
http://uart.tamu.edu/
Cathy Hastedt
979-845-6081
uart@uart.tamu.edu
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