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CCISD accepting Gifted and Talented nominations
GT nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for Calhoun County Independent School District’s Gifted and Talented Program. Nomination forms are available at any CCISD school. Completed forms must be returned to the student’s home campus on or before Friday, Jan. 30. Qualifying students will be eligible for services in the 2009-2010 school year. Kindergarten students will receive services beginning in March 2009. For more information, contact a CCISD school counselor.
The Telestials
First United Methodist Church will host The Telestials, at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2. For more information, call 552-7434. Admission is free.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host bingo at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5; crafts at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7; Crossroads Home Health, Thursday, Jan. 8; Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9; Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
All Around 4-H
The All Around 4-H Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5 in the Ag Building. A veterinarian will present the program, “What’s Up, Doc?” The community service project is pet supplies for the Humane Society.
ESD-2 meets
Jackson County ESD-2 will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5 at the Carancahua Community Volunteer Fire Station. All interested citizens are asked to attend.
Library closed
The Calhoun County Library will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6 through early to mid February for renovations. Patrons are encouraged to use the Point Comfort Branch library. For more information, call 552-7323.
Fishing regulations
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Division will be hosting a series of coast wide public scoping meetings to discuss potential changes to existing fishery regulations. TPWD is considering changes in the current flounder, shark and reef fish regulations. All interested should attend the meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Calhoun County Extension Service Bauer Building.
Country Opry
The Heritage Center and Sterling Griffith will present the Country Opry at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6. Admission is $4. A brisket and sausage dinner will be served at 6 p.m. for a $6 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Calhoun County Senior Citizens. For more information, call 552-3350.
Veteran’s benefits
Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca will host an informational presentation regarding Veterans benefits and pensions (such as for Assisted Living and Nursing Homes) plus other services provided through the Veterans Service Office at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8. Joe Pena, Calhoun County Veterans Service Officer and Philip McGuill, Veterans Assistance Counselor for The Texas Veterans Commission from Victoria will present the program. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Cynthia at Trinity Shores at 552-2333.
KC Free Throw
The Knights of Columbus Council #3253 will sponsor a basketball Free Throw contest for boys and girls, ages 10 through 14, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Travis Middle School gym. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call Rolando Reyes, Jr. at 552-5474.
Go Texan Scholarship
The Houston Area Go-Texan Scholarship application is available at Calhoun High School and the Texas Cooperative Extension Office. Scholarship is open to spring 2009 graduating seniors. Application must be turned in by Tuesday, Jan. 13. For more information, contact the CHS counselor’s office or by calling 552-9747.
Diabetes classes
The Calhoun County Extension Office and Memorial Medical Center will begin type two diabetes self care classes on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ag Building. Fee is $20 and includes curriculum and refreshments. For more information or to register, call 552-9747.
Conservative Club
The Calhoun County Conservative Club will hold its regular monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Heritage Center. Trish Ritthale, Dow Public Affairs Manager, will speak about the anticipated drawdowns in Calhoun County. The public is welcome to attend.
Spelling Bee
Calhoun County Kiwanis Club will host its first Adult Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Calhoun High School Auditorium. For more information, contact any Kiwanis Club member or call Donna at 552-7872 or Texas Real Estate of Port Lavaca at 552-2927.
MLK Day
Donations and sponsorships for the third annual Martin Luther King Celebration to be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 are being sought. Those interested should contact CCIA, 905 south Virginia or call Emma at 552-3433.
Cemetery association
The Port Lavaca Cemetery Association will meet at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the IBC Bank Town hall meeting room. All members are asked to attend.
Chili Supper
Port Lavaca Evening Lions Club will host its Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Heritage Center. Large bowls of chili, cornbread, beans, cheese, onion and a brownie will be sold for $6. Dine in or to go.
Sandies reunion
Varsity Sandies from 1965 through 1978 will host a reunion in honor of Janette Barlow from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Dow Clubhouse. All Varsity Sandies should contact Allene Hunt at 552-2600 or email Thepharmacy@cableone.net.
Nominations are now being accepted for Calhoun County Independent School District’s Gifted and Talented Program. Nomination forms are available at any CCISD school. Completed forms must be returned to the student’s home campus on or before Friday, Jan. 30. Qualifying students will be eligible for services in the 2009-2010 school year. Kindergarten students will receive services beginning in March 2009. For more information, contact a CCISD school counselor.
The Telestials
First United Methodist Church will host The Telestials, at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2. For more information, call 552-7434. Admission is free.
Heritage happenings
The Heritage Center (Senior Citizens Center) will host bingo at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5; crafts at 9 a.m., Exercise with Susie at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7; Crossroads Home Health, Thursday, Jan. 8; Rosary with Beverly at 10:15 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9; Lunch will be served each day at 11:30 a.m.
All Around 4-H
The All Around 4-H Club will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5 in the Ag Building. A veterinarian will present the program, “What’s Up, Doc?” The community service project is pet supplies for the Humane Society.
ESD-2 meets
Jackson County ESD-2 will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 5 at the Carancahua Community Volunteer Fire Station. All interested citizens are asked to attend.
Library closed
The Calhoun County Library will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 6 through early to mid February for renovations. Patrons are encouraged to use the Point Comfort Branch library. For more information, call 552-7323.
Fishing regulations
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Division will be hosting a series of coast wide public scoping meetings to discuss potential changes to existing fishery regulations. TPWD is considering changes in the current flounder, shark and reef fish regulations. All interested should attend the meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Calhoun County Extension Service Bauer Building.
Country Opry
The Heritage Center and Sterling Griffith will present the Country Opry at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 6. Admission is $4. A brisket and sausage dinner will be served at 6 p.m. for a $6 donation. Proceeds will benefit the Calhoun County Senior Citizens. For more information, call 552-3350.
Veteran’s benefits
Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca will host an informational presentation regarding Veterans benefits and pensions (such as for Assisted Living and Nursing Homes) plus other services provided through the Veterans Service Office at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8. Joe Pena, Calhoun County Veterans Service Officer and Philip McGuill, Veterans Assistance Counselor for The Texas Veterans Commission from Victoria will present the program. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, call Cynthia at Trinity Shores at 552-2333.
KC Free Throw
The Knights of Columbus Council #3253 will sponsor a basketball Free Throw contest for boys and girls, ages 10 through 14, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11 at the Travis Middle School gym. Registration will begin at 1 p.m. For more information, call Rolando Reyes, Jr. at 552-5474.
Go Texan Scholarship
The Houston Area Go-Texan Scholarship application is available at Calhoun High School and the Texas Cooperative Extension Office. Scholarship is open to spring 2009 graduating seniors. Application must be turned in by Tuesday, Jan. 13. For more information, contact the CHS counselor’s office or by calling 552-9747.
Diabetes classes
The Calhoun County Extension Office and Memorial Medical Center will begin type two diabetes self care classes on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Classes will meet from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ag Building. Fee is $20 and includes curriculum and refreshments. For more information or to register, call 552-9747.
Conservative Club
The Calhoun County Conservative Club will hold its regular monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Heritage Center. Trish Ritthale, Dow Public Affairs Manager, will speak about the anticipated drawdowns in Calhoun County. The public is welcome to attend.
Spelling Bee
Calhoun County Kiwanis Club will host its first Adult Spelling Bee at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Calhoun High School Auditorium. For more information, contact any Kiwanis Club member or call Donna at 552-7872 or Texas Real Estate of Port Lavaca at 552-2927.
MLK Day
Donations and sponsorships for the third annual Martin Luther King Celebration to be held on Saturday, Jan. 17 are being sought. Those interested should contact CCIA, 905 south Virginia or call Emma at 552-3433.
Cemetery association
The Port Lavaca Cemetery Association will meet at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 20 in the IBC Bank Town hall meeting room. All members are asked to attend.
Chili Supper
Port Lavaca Evening Lions Club will host its Chili Supper from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Heritage Center. Large bowls of chili, cornbread, beans, cheese, onion and a brownie will be sold for $6. Dine in or to go.
Sandies reunion
Varsity Sandies from 1965 through 1978 will host a reunion in honor of Janette Barlow from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Dow Clubhouse. All Varsity Sandies should contact Allene Hunt at 552-2600 or email Thepharmacy@cableone.net.
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