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Bulletin Board for November 21, 2009
arque Kiwanis Club apple sale
The club will be selling extra fancy red delicious and gala apples by the case for $45 or a half-case for $25 through Nov. 30. Proceeds go toward scholarships for LMISD students. Call 409-770-7572 or 409-935-5857 to place your order.
Toys for Tots
Bohns Building Materials is accepting toys from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through Dec. 21 at 1315 Texas Ave. in Texas City. Toys must be new and unwrapped. Call 409-948-3538.
Senior Saturdays
This event will be from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays at 524 Sixth St. in Texas City. For ages 55 and older. Several activities will be available. Club K.I.C.K will be from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays. Admission is $5. Call 409-497-7674.
Farmers’ Market at Clear Lake Shores
The nonprofit, volunteer-run market will take place from 8 a.m. to noon today on FM 2094 and Clear Lake Road in Clear Lake Shores. Locally grown produce, local seafood and other food items will be for sale. Call Bonnie Taylor, 281-334-3135.
Citywide cleanup
The city of Galveston will have its semi-annual citywide cleanup at 8 a.m. today from 53rd to San Marino streets (Harborside to Seawall). Residents are asked to place materials next to their garbage carts by 8 a.m. on the collection days scheduled for their area. Any material not picked up on the above dates will be collected on the regularly scheduled garbage day. Call Kevin Matthews, 409-741-2215.
Thanksgiving food drive
Exclusive Hair Studio is accepting canned goods and nonperishable food items from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at 1405 Cedar Drive in La Marque. All donations will go to needy families in the Galveston County area. Volunteers will be needed to help with disbursement at 1 p.m. today. Call Samantha Kirks, 832-231-6494.
Seaside Treasure Festival
The 11th annual event will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, 2803 53rd St., in Galveston. All proceeds support mission and outreach work in the Galveston area. Admission is free. Call 409-744-4526, Ext. 783, and leave a message, or visit www.moody.org/stf or e-mail stf@moody.org.
E-waste collection day
Keep Dickinson Beautiful will have this event from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the old Central Fire Station, Dockrell Street and FM 517 E., in Dickinson. Take old electronic equipment, such as computers, printers and fax machines. For information, 281-337-6293.
Property owners association to meet
The West Galveston Island Property Owners Association will meet for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will start at 9 a.m. today at the Galveston Country Club, 14228 Stewart Road, in Galveston. Congressman Ron Paul will be the guest speaker. E-mail mohn@msn.com.
Free clothing in La Marque
The Clothesline will be open from 9 a.m. to noon today at the La Marque Presbyterian Church, Lake Road and Pecos Street, in La Marque. Clothing for all ages and sizes is available for no charge. Donations are accepted. Call 409-789-1649.
Community Garden Day
The San Jacinto Neighborhood Association will have this event from 9 a.m. to noon today at 2005 Ave. N1/2 in Galveston. For information, visit www.sanjacneighborhoodassoc.org/garden.htm, or call John Koloen, 409-763-7199.
Sunshine Shop Resale dollar bag sale
The shop, along with the Hitchcock Family Welfare department, will have this event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 6915 Second St. in Hitchcock. Clothing, furniture, toys and kitchen goods will be available. Call 409-986-5632.
Craft show and sale
The Angels Emporium Craft Show and Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 2098 W. Main St., in League City. Handcrafted items, a bake sale and concessions will be offered.
Free tree giveaway
The city of Galveston will have this event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the parking lots of city hall, 823 Rosenberg, in Galveston. There will be another giveaway from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the same location — if there are trees left. Trees will be given away on a first-come-first-served basis. Limit two trees per address. Must have a current city utility bill and ID. Trees are for private property only. Call David Schuler, 409-599-7578 if you would like to help with the giveaway.
Volunteer training class
QSTAFF will have this free class for Galveston County residents at 9 a.m. today at 17300 Saturn Lane, Suite 111, in Clear Lake. To register, call 281-204-8944 or 866-490-2137.
‘SeniorShare’ food drive
This food drive will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Krogers, 3541 Palmer Highway, in Texas City; H-E-B, 918 20th St. N., in Texas City; and Wal-Mart, 6410 Interstate 45, in La Marque. Donors will receive a free barbecue plate for every sack of food donated. Call 409-643-5877.
Learn about Windows 7
The Houston Area League of PC Users will have this free class at 9:30 a.m. today on the fourth floor of the Clear Lake Medical Tower, 450 Medical Center Blvd., in Webster. Call 281-316-0768 or visit http://users.hal-pc.org/~clearlake.
‘Forgotten Gateway’ exhibit
“The Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island” exhibit will be on display daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at the Discovery Museum at Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd., in Galveston. Admission is $8.95 for adults and $6.95 for children and seniors. Call 800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org.
Annual holiday bazaar
This event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Saint George’s Episcopal Church, 510 13th Ave. N., in Texas City. Admission is free. Gifts, homemade baked goods, candy, collectibles, crafts and desserts will be some of the items offered. Call 409-935-5226.
DAR group to meet
The George Washington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10:30 a.m. today at 2902 Ave. O1/2 in Galveston for a tour before having lunch at noon at the Pelican Club, 3800 Seawall Blvd., in Galveston. Call Frances Foreman, 409-935-2923.
Senior fish fry
The Galveston County Women Training Center Inc. will have this event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 524 Sixth St. in Texas City. Donations will be accepted. Several activities are planned. Call Darlene Johnson, 409-443-7352 or 409-938-1908.
Santa Fe Alumni Association
The group will meet and have registration at 11 a.m. and the meal will be at noon today at Roy Wollam Elementary School, 3400 Ave. S, in Santa Fe. Call Sylvia O’Callaghan, 281-534-3660.
Camp out and trailride
M&D Social and Riding Club will have their ninth annual event at 11:30 a.m. today at Lazy Stables on Orchid Street in Texas City. There will be an $8 gate charge. Music will be provided by Jammin’ “J”. For information and directions, call Carol Lewis, 409-457-5979; Vera James, 832-561-0546, or Midnight Rider, 409-682-6244.
Fundraiser for Mike DuBois
This event will be from noon to 8:30 p.m. today at the Elks Lodge, 623 Hanson Road, in Kemah. All proceeds will go toward medical expenses for Mike DuBois. To volunteer or make donations, call Jerry Moulder, 281-538-0761 or Judy Gaines, 832-865-0635.
Sons of the American Revolution
The Bernardo de Galvez Chapter No. 1 will meet for lunch at noon today at Gaido’s Pelican Club, 39th Street and Seawall Boulevard, in Galveston. For reservations, call 281-316-2202.
Holiday musical and feast
The Boys and Girls Club will have this inaugural event at 1 p.m. today at 4420 Ave. P in Galveston. There will be singing, praise and mime dancers and food. Public invited. Call 409-763-2227.
Christmas in Kemah
This open house event will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and Sunday in the Kemah Lighthouse Shopping District. Activities will include strolling carolers, a band and bell choirs. Call 281-538-4165, or visit www.kemahmerchants.com.
Festival of Lights
The annual event will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today through Dec. 12; and from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2 at Moody Gardens, 7 Hope Blvd., in Galveston. Admission is $5.95, and skate rentals will be available for $5. Tickets can be purchased online at www.moodytickets.com, or call 800-582-4673, Ext. 4186.
Karaoke party fundraiser
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6378 will have this event at 7 p.m. today at 5204 state Highway 3 in Dickinson. “Cliff’s Karaoke” will provide the music. No cover charge. Call Beth Sanford, 832-863-8805.
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