• Originally published July 28, 2010 at 2:45 p.m., updated July 28, 2010 at 2:45 p.m.

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This Week

Women’s conference

Agape Family Outreach Church, Heart to Heart Women’s Outreach Ministry is hosting the 2010 Women’s Conference “Armed for Battle” on July 31 from 8:30a.m. to 4p.m. in Palacios. Lunch will be served, conference T-shirts available for purchase $12.00. RSVP requested. Contact info 361-972-0800.

Upcoming Events

VBS

Family Worship Center is hosting their VBS Mega Sports Camp on August 1 – 5 from 6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Family Worship Center, ages 5 to 111. To pre-register call 245-4065.

Work Day

The Van Vleck Volunteer Fire Department will have a regular business meeting on August 2 from 7p.m. at the firehouse in Van Vleck. All interested volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Compassionate meeting

Anyone who has had a child die in their family is invited to an informal meeting, on August 3 at 7p.m. at the Civic Center, Rm 106, with the intent of eventually establishing a local chapter of the Compassionate Friends. The meeting will be from 7 – 9p.m. For more information call Keith Hobbs at 979-318-9918. To learn more about the Compassionate Friends, visit their national website at www.compassionatefriends.org.

Blessing BBQ cook-off

Blessing Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser Cook-off will be held on August 6 & 7. For more information please contact Eddie Galvan 979-943-2574 or Jerry Johnson 361-404-0033.

Fishfest tourney

28th Annual Palacios Family Fishfest Tourney will be held on August 6 & 7. Entry deadline will be August 6 at 8p.m. For more information call Palacios Chamber of Commerce 361-972-2615 or visit the website at www.palacioschamber.com.

Pierce reunion

Any and all former employees of Pierce Primary School, Bay City are invited to the Pierce “Family” Reunion on August 7 from 1p.m. until 4p.m. Go to www.blackcats.net and look for Pierce Reunion on the Bulletin Board for complete information.

Aggies moms

The Matagorda County Aggie Moms invite all past, present, and incoming Aggies of 2010-2011 to a HOWDY party on August 8 from 3p.m. to 5p.m. at the Celanese Park. There will be food, door prizes and swimming. Come out and have some fun. Please contact Cynthia Page at 843-5443 or Maria Enoch at 244-3017.

Band members

Attention 1975 through 1990 Blackcat Band Members: A reunion is coming. Don’t get left out. For more information contact Knforest34@gmail.com.

Class reunion

Attention Van Vleck High School Classes of 90 and 91---We’re holding our 20th Class Reunion on October 1 and 2, 2010. Friday night is the Homecoming game and Saturday is a noon family event and then an adult’s only dinner/dancing event. Please contact Moira Smith Gesford at 979-318-6216 or mlg1272@yahoo.com for more information.

Travel trip

July 2011 Smithsonian Student Travel Trip registration is open now. Open to current 6th, 7th and 8th graders attending Bay City Junior High, call Nora Dearing 216-8535 for packet. Only 10 available spaces left. Trip will be July 18-27, 2011.

Special account

A Special bank account has been set up at IBC Bank for Donald Noska to help with medical expenses that have been accumulated during recent months. Donations can be made at any IBC location. Any help will be appreciated.

Regular Monthly Meetings

Diabetes session

Palacios Community Medical Center is having their Diabetes Management Awareness Sessions on the 2nd and 4th Monday at 9a.m. and 7p.m. Classes will be held in the Hyatt Conference Room, classes are Free of charge. Please call 361-972-2511 for information regarding these classes.

Tutors

LVA needs tutors at the Wharton County Junior College (Bay City). For information call 244-9544.

American Legion Curiosity Shop

The American Legion Post 11 is looking for Veterans and members of their families to make craft items to be featured in the American Legion Curiosity Shop. The shop is located at 2320 7th Street and is open Thursday- Saturday from 10a.m.-4p.m. Call Helen at (979) 245-0111 for more information.

Animal impound

Volunteers needed at Bay City Animal Impound. Photographers, short-term foster homes, transportation from Bay City to animal rescues. Other positions available, call Mick 979-323-1706.

Palacios TOPS

A newly formed TOPS chapter will meet every Monday from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30p.m. at the Palacios Community Medical Center. For more information visit www.TOPS.org or you may call Bej Svatek at 361-972-2699.

Prayer Hotline

New Horizon Church is having a Prayer Hotline from 11:30a.m.- 1p.m. The Hotline number is 979-245-1941.

Cinderella boutique

Free formals, wedding gowns and accessories are available year round at The Cinderella Boutique at St. Paul’s United Methodist church. Please call the church office weekday mornings for an appointment to come look at 245-2390.

Red Hat Society

Looking for a Red Hat Society group to join! We invite all ladies 50 plus to come have fun! For information, call Tricia Reynolds 323-9077.

Civil Air patrol

Are you between the ages of 12 and 20 and looking for a challenge? Civil Air Patrol every Tuesday night from 7p.m. - 9p.m. at the Bay City Municipal airport. So come by, stop in, and check us out.

Public Library

Bay City Public Library is offering a basic two-hour, hands on introductory computer class for adults. This general overview will include how to use a mouse, what’s available on a computer and what you can do with it. Call Ann at Bay City Public Library 245-6931.

Palacios Medical

Palacios Community Medical Center is having their FREE Diabetes Education classes on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 9a.m. and 7p.m. Call 361-972-2511 for more information and pre-registration.

T.O.P.S.

Need help with losing weight? Try T.O.P.S. (Take off pounds sensibly) T.O.P.S. meets every Monday morning from 10- 11a.m. at the Service Center.

Weight Watchers

You are invited to join a Weight Watchers class at Matagorda General Hospital on Saturday mornings, 8:30a.m. Conference Room A. For more information call Carol Butler – 241-5566.

Support Sessions

Free Diabetes Self Management and Support Sessions on every Monday at 9a.m. or Tuesday at 7p.m. Classes are held at the Palacios Community Medical Center. For more information call 361-972-2511 to pre-register.

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is a self-help, non-denominational organization offering friendship, understanding and hope to bereaved families following the death of a child. They meet the second Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Chapelwood United Methodist Church, 300 Willow Dr., in Lake Jackson. For more information call Rosalind Woods at 979-798-5113 or Connie Mosier at 979-798-6835.

Pilot Club

The Pilot Club of Matagorda County meets the second Wednesday of each month at Noon in the Bay City Country Club. President is Marguerite Bundick, for more information call 979-241-8517.

Art League of Bay City

The Art league of Bay City has its membership meeting at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Art League house, 1921 Fifth Street (behind fire station), Bay City. We would like to encourage those that are interested in supporting the Art League and the “Arts” to please attend our meeting, as everyone is welcome. For more information please call Barbara Westbrook 245-9190 or Marguerite Bundick 245-8517. Also the gallery is open Wed, Thurs., and Fri. from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. come join us.

Bay City Market Days

Bay City Market Days is held on the third Saturday of every month on the Courthouse Square, corner of Hwy. 35 and Hwy. 60, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For booth information call the Bay City Chamber at 1-800-806-8333.

Pilot Club

The Pilot Club of Bay City surveys its own community to determine needs and works to fulfill those needs through volunteer service. The club meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at The Lagacy Bay House, 700 12th St. Contact Sue Jahnsen at 979-245-1344 for more information.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Free meeting for family, friends, and loved ones to share information & experiences for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at Matagorda House Healthcare Center Board Room, 700 12th St. Bay City. Lunch will be provided. For questions or additional information please contact: P.J. Prather, LMSW - 979-245-7800

Women’s Writers Group

Women who enjoy writing meet weekly, every Tuesday, in Bay City for networking and short writing exercises. If interested in joining, call 979-245-2091.

Palacios Market Days

Palacios Market Days will be held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East Bay Park off of Business 35. There will be arts, crafts, food and produce booths, plus entertainment and information from community groups. There will be covered shelter, public restrooms and electricity available. For more information call the Palacios Chamber at 361-972-2615

Christian adult singles

Community wide Christian Adult Singles group will meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. The group is hosted by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Bay City. Located on the corner of 5th and Nichols Streets. The groups average age is 50 plus and meets for friendship, food, & fun. For more information call 979-245-2390.

Bingo

El Campo Hillje SPJST Lodge 40, will have bingo every Monday night, at 7 p.m., jackpot every week is $650. Games are played at the lodge hall, in Hillje, located 5 miles west of El Campo on U.S. 59. For more information call 979-648-2317

VFW meetings

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2438 of Bay City and its Ladies Auxiliary meet once a month on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Game night is every Thursday evening at 6. Potluck supper family night is the third Thursday of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. All post and auxiliary members are encouraged to come.

Bingo

Palacios VFW Post 2467 holds bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. every Friday. Call 361-972-2110 or 361-972-3474 for details.

Quilt guild

The Memory Makers Quilt Guild meets the last Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Matagorda Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building located on Nichols Road in Bay City. Call 979-245-8799 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Support Groups and Programs

American Legion Post 11

Amercian Legion Post 11 meets every fourth Thursday of every month at the American Legion Hall, 2106 Cottonwood. Pot Luck at 6:30p.m, meeting at 7p.m. For more information call 245-0111.

Assistance program

For the Love of Animals Rescue Group has an assistance program to help defray the cost of spay/neutering your pets for qualified owners. Contact them at 979-249-7260 or 979-244-4540 or email janetpic@att.net for more information. If you would like to volunteer come join the club, they meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Bay City Service Center from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Alanon meetings

Alanon is for family and friends of problem drinkers. Meetings are on Monday nights starting, at 7 p.m. at 2701 Ave. H.

Support group

The Matagorda County Crisis Center Support group meets every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the center by the Peach Street entrance. For more information call B.J. Wise, group facilitator, before 2:30 p.m. at 979-245-9109.

Project Rio

Project Rio is an employment service program specifically for ex-offenders. The Texas Workforce Commission in cooperation with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Youth Commission provides special services designed to reintegrate ex-offenders into the workforce. Project Rio provides incentives and benefits to employers who hire ex-offenders. For more information on Project Rio, contact The WorkSource, 3501 Ave. F in Bay City, or call 979-245-4808, Ext. 212.

Crime Stoppers

Matagorda County Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help in solving crimes. Anyone with information about a crime in Matagorda County is asked to call 1-800-299-BUST (2878). Information leading to a felony arrest and/or a grand jury indictment may earn the caller a cash reward. Callers to Crime Stoppers do not have to give their names.

Outreach program

Friends of Elder Citizens Inc. is now accepting reservations for individuals 60-years and older to receive well-balanced meals Monday through Friday at noon. Available at 705 Commerce St. in Palacios. Transportation is provided to and from the senior center. Meals on Wheels service is available for those unable to come to the center. Call 361-972-2715 for more information.

Weatherization program

Community Action Committee of Victoria is accepting applications for the weatherization program in Matagorda County. The program can install measures to reduce energy usage in low-income residences. To request an application call 361-578-2989 or toll free at 1-800-365-7712.

Reading lab

The Adult Reading Lab is a computerized program that allows people who need help learning to read or improving their skills work at their own pace while they practice language and reading skills. The lab is open every Monday and Tuesday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at Cherry Elementary School, 2619 8th St. For more information, call Rick Carlin at 979-245-5766.

Laboratory health screening

Matagorda County Hospital District offers monthly laboratory health screenings at reduced rates. Screenings will be offered the third Thursday of each month from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. For additional information contact the laboratory department at 979-241-6714. No appointment is necessary.

Wellness workshop

There will be a wellness workshop every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Benson Chiropractic. Find out more about healthy living at their Wellness Orientation Workshops. Call 245-1414 to confirm your attendance.

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