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Arts, crafts festival Saturday and Sunday
Sandies flamingos
The Sandies Basketball fundraiser flamingos will begin flocking yards soon. Contact Melissa Lester at 550-5373 or Alicia Fivecoat at 649-9400 to keep your yard from getting flocked.
Arts/crafts festival
The 37th annual Arts-Crafts-Antiques Festival by the Bay is seeking artists, handcrafters and antique dealers to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Bauer Community Center. Those interested should contact Carol Stewart at 552-6070 or Patty Lowrie at 575-2561 or email rocky31@peoplepc.com.
Adopt-A-Pet
Adopt-A-Pet, 8215 Houston Highway, Victoria, will have a male cat neuter-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Nov. 1, for male cats only. Male cats can be neutered and given a rabies vaccination for $20. No appointment necessary. Cats and dogs can also be micro chipped for only $15.00.
OLG bake sale
Our Lady of the Gulf Altar Society will host a bake sale after Mass on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. All proceeds will benefit important work for the church.
Halloween carnival
Port O’Connor Elementary will host its Halloween carnival from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov.1. Everyone is welcome to enjoy lots of food, fun, games and a raffle. Decorated pumpkins should arrive by 4 p.m. for the pumpkin contest. Costume contest will begin at 5 p.m.
Fall bazaar
Tivoli Presbyterian Women’s Circle will host a Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at Tivoli Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. A soups and sandwich lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., eat in or take out. There will be lots of homemade food items and baked goods, and raffle. Proceeds will be used to benefit mission projects.
Diercks benefit
A benefit for the Diercks family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at Harvey’s Tavern. Lighthouse Beach Road. Live music will be provided by the Rowdy Bunch with a silent auction and raffle. Donations accepted.
Teen Challenge
Six Mile Assembly of God Church will host Teen Challenge Choir at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2. Everyone is welcome to hear their testimonies. For more information, call 552-5714.
Bake sale
Fraternal Order of Eagles will have a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at Wal-Mart. All proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy. For more information, call 571-6767.
OLG fundraiser
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School will be selling turkey plates with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Jude Hall. Take out only. For more information or tickets, call 552-6140.
Komensky School
The 16th annual Komensky School Reunion will be held Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Moravia Dining Hall in Moravia. Registration begins at 10 a.m. for all former students, teachers, trustees, residents and their spouses. Reply to 361-596-4930 only if attending.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host Bingo at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Cheryl Moore at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; crafts and Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; Memorial Home Health, Thursday, Nov. 6; Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7. Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
Seadrift Library
Friends of the Seadrift Library will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at Commissioner Finster’s office on Dallas Street, Seadrift. The annual membership drive will be starting soon. To receive a smile box video of new or feature books, call Librarian, C.J. Garriott at 785-4241.
Band boosters meet
Calhoun High School Band Booster Club will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 in the band hall. All band and color guard students and their parents are asked to attend to discuss the Disney trip and fundraisers.
Class of 2010
Calhoun High School Class of 2010 will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 in the CHS cafeteria. Students and parents are asked to attend. Fundraisers will be discussed.
All Around 4H
The All Around 4H Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at the Ag Building. Members are asked to bring canned goods for the community project.
District No. 11
Calhoun County Drainage District No. 11 will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at IBC Bank.
Fire Department meets
Six-Mile Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the First Assembly of God Church. All interested are asked to attend to discuss fundraisers and department progress.
Country Opry
The Heritage Center and Sterling Griffith will present the Country Opry at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4. Admission is $4. A turkey and dressing dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. for a $6 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Citizen’s Center. For more information, call 552-3350.
Story Time
Calhoun County Library will host Story Time from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7. This week’s topic will be ‘election time’. Bring the kids for stories, songs, crafts and fun. For more information, call 552-7323, ext. 25.
Christmas Bazaar
The Point Comfort United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women will host the 54th annual Christmas Bazaar Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. on Friday.
Veteran’s parade
The third annual Veteran’s Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. Entries should be faxed to 361-893-5309 or mailed to American Legion Post 167, P.O. Box 961, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979 no later than Wednesday, Nov. 5. For more information, call 552-3145, 920-5346 or 552-2065.
Consignment auction
The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Consignment Auction at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. For more information, call 552-2959 or 552-5456.
Flag burning
The American Legion will have a flag burning at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. Flags should be delivered to Point Comfort City Hall.
Scholarship offered
Calhoun County Farm Bureau is offering a $1000 scholarship to a sophomore, junior or senior student at a Texas college, university or vocational school. Applicants must be a Farm Bureau member or dependant, be at least one-half time with a 2.0 average and have been a resident of Calhoun County for three years. Applications are available at 1601 West Austin. Deadline for submitting is Monday, Nov. 24.
Heart care
The Texas Agrilife Extension Service will sponsor a Heart Smart mail out series for those interested in learning more about cholesterol, saturated and trans fats and other factors related to heart disease. For more information, call Bethany Bowman at 552-9747.
CHS yearbooks
Calhoun High School 2008 yearbooks may be picked up during regular school hours. Extra copies are available for $65.
Eagles Thanksgiving
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is seeking donations ad volunteers to help support the free Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Thursday, Nov. 27. Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, deliver plates, and cleanup. Those interested in donating items and or volunteering, please call 552-6591 or e-mail eagles3915@yahoo.com.
Caregiver support
The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. For more information, call 576-5553.
Class of 1979
Calhoun High School Class of 1979 is searching for classmates for its 30-year class reunion. Those interested should send name, address, phone number and email address to classof1979@cableone.net.
Senior workforce
Experience Works, Inc. offers job training for those 55 and older and on a limited income. Call 578-0341, ext. 260, 1-877-781-9953 or visit www.experienceworks.org.
FOE youth
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3915 is seeking youth, ages nine to 18, to organize a Junior Eagle’s organization. For more information, call 572-9362, 571-6767 or email Hnanny10@aol.com
Laptops for checkout
Calhoun County Community Network has laptops available for checkout. Laptops may be rented for $3 a day or $15 for a seven-day week. Testengeer has provided free dial-up Internet services for each laptop. Each laptop is equipped with Microsoft Office applications. Some restrictions apply. For more information, contact 553-4301.
Open computer labs
Calhoun County Community Network has open computer labs available to the public free of charge. Labs are open from 4 to at least 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Open lab locations are J/R Elementary, Point Comfort and Seadrift School. Internet access and printing of documents are available. For more information, please call 552-9728 or 553-4301.
Send upcoming events to comingup@plwave.com. Coming ups should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Coming ups received by the deadline will run twice whenever possible. However, the Port Lavaca Wave publishes upcoming events as space permits and does not make any guarantees as to how many times an event will run. Questions regarding Coming Ups should be directed to Sherry at 552-9788, ext. 101.
The Sandies Basketball fundraiser flamingos will begin flocking yards soon. Contact Melissa Lester at 550-5373 or Alicia Fivecoat at 649-9400 to keep your yard from getting flocked.
Arts/crafts festival
The 37th annual Arts-Crafts-Antiques Festival by the Bay is seeking artists, handcrafters and antique dealers to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Bauer Community Center. Those interested should contact Carol Stewart at 552-6070 or Patty Lowrie at 575-2561 or email rocky31@peoplepc.com.
Adopt-A-Pet
Adopt-A-Pet, 8215 Houston Highway, Victoria, will have a male cat neuter-a-thon from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday Nov. 1, for male cats only. Male cats can be neutered and given a rabies vaccination for $20. No appointment necessary. Cats and dogs can also be micro chipped for only $15.00.
OLG bake sale
Our Lady of the Gulf Altar Society will host a bake sale after Mass on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. All proceeds will benefit important work for the church.
Halloween carnival
Port O’Connor Elementary will host its Halloween carnival from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov.1. Everyone is welcome to enjoy lots of food, fun, games and a raffle. Decorated pumpkins should arrive by 4 p.m. for the pumpkin contest. Costume contest will begin at 5 p.m.
Fall bazaar
Tivoli Presbyterian Women’s Circle will host a Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at Tivoli Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. A soups and sandwich lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., eat in or take out. There will be lots of homemade food items and baked goods, and raffle. Proceeds will be used to benefit mission projects.
Diercks benefit
A benefit for the Diercks family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at Harvey’s Tavern. Lighthouse Beach Road. Live music will be provided by the Rowdy Bunch with a silent auction and raffle. Donations accepted.
Teen Challenge
Six Mile Assembly of God Church will host Teen Challenge Choir at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2. Everyone is welcome to hear their testimonies. For more information, call 552-5714.
Bake sale
Fraternal Order of Eagles will have a bake sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at Wal-Mart. All proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy. For more information, call 571-6767.
OLG fundraiser
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School will be selling turkey plates with all the trimmings from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Jude Hall. Take out only. For more information or tickets, call 552-6140.
Komensky School
The 16th annual Komensky School Reunion will be held Sunday, Nov. 2 at the Moravia Dining Hall in Moravia. Registration begins at 10 a.m. for all former students, teachers, trustees, residents and their spouses. Reply to 361-596-4930 only if attending.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host Bingo at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Cheryl Moore at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; crafts and Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; Memorial Home Health, Thursday, Nov. 6; Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7. Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
Seadrift Library
Friends of the Seadrift Library will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at Commissioner Finster’s office on Dallas Street, Seadrift. The annual membership drive will be starting soon. To receive a smile box video of new or feature books, call Librarian, C.J. Garriott at 785-4241.
Band boosters meet
Calhoun High School Band Booster Club will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 in the band hall. All band and color guard students and their parents are asked to attend to discuss the Disney trip and fundraisers.
Class of 2010
Calhoun High School Class of 2010 will meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 in the CHS cafeteria. Students and parents are asked to attend. Fundraisers will be discussed.
All Around 4H
The All Around 4H Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 at the Ag Building. Members are asked to bring canned goods for the community project.
District No. 11
Calhoun County Drainage District No. 11 will meet at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at IBC Bank.
Fire Department meets
Six-Mile Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the First Assembly of God Church. All interested are asked to attend to discuss fundraisers and department progress.
Country Opry
The Heritage Center and Sterling Griffith will present the Country Opry at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4. Admission is $4. A turkey and dressing dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. for a $6 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Citizen’s Center. For more information, call 552-3350.
Story Time
Calhoun County Library will host Story Time from 11 to 11:45 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7. This week’s topic will be ‘election time’. Bring the kids for stories, songs, crafts and fun. For more information, call 552-7323, ext. 25.
Christmas Bazaar
The Point Comfort United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women will host the 54th annual Christmas Bazaar Thursday, Nov. 6 and Friday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 4 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. on Friday.
Veteran’s parade
The third annual Veteran’s Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. Entries should be faxed to 361-893-5309 or mailed to American Legion Post 167, P.O. Box 961, Port Lavaca, TX, 77979 no later than Wednesday, Nov. 5. For more information, call 552-3145, 920-5346 or 552-2065.
Consignment auction
The Port Lavaca Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Consignment Auction at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Bauer Exhibit Building. For more information, call 552-2959 or 552-5456.
Flag burning
The American Legion will have a flag burning at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 10. Flags should be delivered to Point Comfort City Hall.
Scholarship offered
Calhoun County Farm Bureau is offering a $1000 scholarship to a sophomore, junior or senior student at a Texas college, university or vocational school. Applicants must be a Farm Bureau member or dependant, be at least one-half time with a 2.0 average and have been a resident of Calhoun County for three years. Applications are available at 1601 West Austin. Deadline for submitting is Monday, Nov. 24.
Heart care
The Texas Agrilife Extension Service will sponsor a Heart Smart mail out series for those interested in learning more about cholesterol, saturated and trans fats and other factors related to heart disease. For more information, call Bethany Bowman at 552-9747.
CHS yearbooks
Calhoun High School 2008 yearbooks may be picked up during regular school hours. Extra copies are available for $65.
Eagles Thanksgiving
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is seeking donations ad volunteers to help support the free Thanksgiving Dinner to be held on Thursday, Nov. 27. Volunteers are needed to help cook, serve, deliver plates, and cleanup. Those interested in donating items and or volunteering, please call 552-6591 or e-mail eagles3915@yahoo.com.
Caregiver support
The Family Caregiver Support Group will meet at 10:30 a.m., the second Thursday of every month at First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Bridge, Victoria. For more information, call 576-5553.
Class of 1979
Calhoun High School Class of 1979 is searching for classmates for its 30-year class reunion. Those interested should send name, address, phone number and email address to classof1979@cableone.net.
Senior workforce
Experience Works, Inc. offers job training for those 55 and older and on a limited income. Call 578-0341, ext. 260, 1-877-781-9953 or visit www.experienceworks.org.
FOE youth
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3915 is seeking youth, ages nine to 18, to organize a Junior Eagle’s organization. For more information, call 572-9362, 571-6767 or email Hnanny10@aol.com
Laptops for checkout
Calhoun County Community Network has laptops available for checkout. Laptops may be rented for $3 a day or $15 for a seven-day week. Testengeer has provided free dial-up Internet services for each laptop. Each laptop is equipped with Microsoft Office applications. Some restrictions apply. For more information, contact 553-4301.
Open computer labs
Calhoun County Community Network has open computer labs available to the public free of charge. Labs are open from 4 to at least 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday. Open lab locations are J/R Elementary, Point Comfort and Seadrift School. Internet access and printing of documents are available. For more information, please call 552-9728 or 553-4301.
Send upcoming events to comingup@plwave.com. Coming ups should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Coming ups received by the deadline will run twice whenever possible. However, the Port Lavaca Wave publishes upcoming events as space permits and does not make any guarantees as to how many times an event will run. Questions regarding Coming Ups should be directed to Sherry at 552-9788, ext. 101.
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