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Blood Drive Wednesday at MMC
Troop support
IBC Bank and HEB will sponsor Operation Care Drop to support the nation’s troops. The community can support troops by purchasing pre-made care packages at participating HEB stores or travel size supplies and treats, which are capable of fitting into a quart, sized plastic bag. Items can be dropped into the ‘Drop Zone” at any IBC Branch now through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host crafts and Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12; Crossroads Home Health, Thursday, Nov. 13; Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14. Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
Blood drives
Local blood drives will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Memorial Medical Center Community Room; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at Wal-Mart; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at CHS.
CHS open house
Calhoun High School will host Open House to tour the new academic building and weight room from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12.
VIN etching
The Victoria Police Department, 306 South Bridge, Victoria, will host free vehicle VIN Etching and H.E.A.T Registration from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. Must have a valid Texas driver’s License, proof of insurance and ownership of the vehicle. For more information, call 485-3808.
Kindergarten workshop
The Advocates for Children and Families, Inc. Head Start Child Development Program is offering a workshop for parents of children who will start kindergarten next year at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Head Start center, 627 West George. For more information, call 578-1508, ext. 19.
No Story Time
Calhoun County Library will not hold Story Time on Friday, Nov. 14. For more information, call 552-7323, ext. 25.
Fall Festival
Port Lavaca #1 Head Start will hold its first Fall Festival fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 at the fair ground pavilion. The public is welcome to come and enjoy food, games and fun.
Garden Club
The Port Lavaca Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 in the Bauer Exhibit Building. Designs for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be presented by Devereux Gardens.
Eastern Star #373
Port Lavaca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 at the Masonic Lodge Hall on Six Mile Highway. Kim Labay will present a Thanksgiving program. Light refreshments will be served prior to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All members and visiting members are asked to attend.
Memory screenings
Accolade Home Care is sponsoring confidential memory screenings as part of National Memory Screening Day, a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Victoria Mall. For more information, call 361-293-9099.
Interagency meets
Calhoun County Interagency will meet at noon with lunch being served, Wednesday, Nov. 19 hosted by Hospice of South Texas. Kathleen Carey, Community Relations Director will speak on their intensive home care program for patients and families in crisis. RSVP at 572-4300 or Kathleen.carey@hospice-vic.org.
Baby pageant
Crossroads Most Beautiful Baby Pageant will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Victoria Mall. For more information, call 576-4425.
Bake sale
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host a Fall Bake Sale before and after Masses on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23 in front of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. All proceeds will fund high school scholarships. For more information, call 552-6140.
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.
Agency/aging counselor
A counselor from the Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging will be available at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Port O’Connor Community Center and 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 17 at the Seadrift First Baptist Church. They are also seeking volunteers for the Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program. For more information, call 578-1587.
Eagles Thanksgiving
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is seeking donations and 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.
United Way
The United Way of Calhoun County is receiving applications for financial partnerships in 2009. The applicant must be a 501C 3 Non Profit human service organization serving Calhoun County residents. To request an application to become a partner agency of the United Way of Calhoun County call Loretta Brown at 552 3630 or uwcc@tisd.net. The deadline to return applications is Friday, Dec. 5.
Memory Mass
Russell and Cherri Cain have scheduled a mass at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in memory of their Vietnamese friends who lost their lives in a bus accident this summer.
Rifle hunt extended
The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is extending the application period for a Rifle Hunt of white tailed deer and wild hogs. For more information, call 361-286-3559.
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. Testenger 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.
IBC Bank and HEB will sponsor Operation Care Drop to support the nation’s troops. The community can support troops by purchasing pre-made care packages at participating HEB stores or travel size supplies and treats, which are capable of fitting into a quart, sized plastic bag. Items can be dropped into the ‘Drop Zone” at any IBC Branch now through Sunday, Nov. 30.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host crafts and Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12; Crossroads Home Health, Thursday, Nov. 13; Tai Chi at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Nov. 14. Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
Blood drives
Local blood drives will be held from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Memorial Medical Center Community Room; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14 at Wal-Mart; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at CHS.
CHS open house
Calhoun High School will host Open House to tour the new academic building and weight room from 4 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12.
VIN etching
The Victoria Police Department, 306 South Bridge, Victoria, will host free vehicle VIN Etching and H.E.A.T Registration from noon to 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. Must have a valid Texas driver’s License, proof of insurance and ownership of the vehicle. For more information, call 485-3808.
Kindergarten workshop
The Advocates for Children and Families, Inc. Head Start Child Development Program is offering a workshop for parents of children who will start kindergarten next year at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Head Start center, 627 West George. For more information, call 578-1508, ext. 19.
No Story Time
Calhoun County Library will not hold Story Time on Friday, Nov. 14. For more information, call 552-7323, ext. 25.
Fall Festival
Port Lavaca #1 Head Start will hold its first Fall Festival fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 at the fair ground pavilion. The public is welcome to come and enjoy food, games and fun.
Garden Club
The Port Lavaca Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 in the Bauer Exhibit Building. Designs for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be presented by Devereux Gardens.
Eastern Star #373
Port Lavaca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17 at the Masonic Lodge Hall on Six Mile Highway. Kim Labay will present a Thanksgiving program. Light refreshments will be served prior to the meeting at 6:30 p.m. All members and visiting members are asked to attend.
Memory screenings
Accolade Home Care is sponsoring confidential memory screenings as part of National Memory Screening Day, a national initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the Victoria Mall. For more information, call 361-293-9099.
Interagency meets
Calhoun County Interagency will meet at noon with lunch being served, Wednesday, Nov. 19 hosted by Hospice of South Texas. Kathleen Carey, Community Relations Director will speak on their intensive home care program for patients and families in crisis. RSVP at 572-4300 or Kathleen.carey@hospice-vic.org.
Baby pageant
Crossroads Most Beautiful Baby Pageant will be held Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Victoria Mall. For more information, call 576-4425.
Bake sale
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas will host a Fall Bake Sale before and after Masses on Saturday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 23 in front of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. All proceeds will fund high school scholarships. For more information, call 552-6140.
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.
Agency/aging counselor
A counselor from the Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging will be available at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25 at the Port O’Connor Community Center and 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 17 at the Seadrift First Baptist Church. They are also seeking volunteers for the Long Term Care Ombudsmen Program. For more information, call 578-1587.
Eagles Thanksgiving
The Fraternal Order of Eagles is seeking donations and 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.
United Way
The United Way of Calhoun County is receiving applications for financial partnerships in 2009. The applicant must be a 501C 3 Non Profit human service organization serving Calhoun County residents. To request an application to become a partner agency of the United Way of Calhoun County call Loretta Brown at 552 3630 or uwcc@tisd.net. The deadline to return applications is Friday, Dec. 5.
Memory Mass
Russell and Cherri Cain have scheduled a mass at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in memory of their Vietnamese friends who lost their lives in a bus accident this summer.
Rifle hunt extended
The Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is extending the application period for a Rifle Hunt of white tailed deer and wild hogs. For more information, call 361-286-3559.
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. Testenger 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.
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