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Bible Study at Pattison United Methodist Church Sundays & Tuesdays
Sundays at 4:30 p.m. (starting February 12^th – March 25^th )
Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (starting February 7^th – March 20^th )
This 7 week study is open to the community and there is NO cost for materials.  Each class is 90 minutes.
To sign up for the study, please call the church office 281-375-8488

 

Free Tax Help
January 30th - April 11th (Mondays & Wednesdays
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Prairie View A&M University, Memorial Student Center, 2nd floor, lounge room 218.
Help is provided by IRS Certified Volunteers.
Volunteer income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is dedicated to providing professional-level tax advice and filing services to moderate-income individuals and families.
For information on what to bring please call 936-419-8333, email - vita@pvamu.edu or check out www.pvamu.edu/vita  

 

Visit Citizens for a Better Waller County to Fight the Proposed Power Lines
"Like" Citizens for a Better Waller County's facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Citizens-for-a-Better-Waller-County/462934875323
Visit their website: http://www.wallercountytexas.com/

Waller County Trail Association looking for leaders and committee members
The Waller County Trail Association is looking horsemen, bicyclists, and hikers who desire safe paths through
beautiful Waller County restricted to pedestrian, equestrian, and HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) traffic. WCTA needs
leaders and committee members to help make its vision of a trail through Waller County a reality. President Pro-tem is
Brandy Graham, who can be reached at 832-588-7884. Secretary Pro-tem is Valerie Price. Follow WCTA on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Waller-County-Trail/198301100243655   
For information, questions, or to join, email wallercountytrail@gmail.com

Re-registration of Marks & Brands
In accordance with Article 144.044 of the Agriculture Code, the next re-registration period for Marks & Brands
begins August 31, 2011 and concludes on February 29, 2012.  After the conclusion date all Marks & Brands
that have not been re-registered will automatically be available for registration by another party.
Brands MUST be registered in the county clerk’s office in the county where livestock are housed.  Brands for
Waller County should be registered at the Waller County Clerk’s office located in the county courthouse at 836 Austin St.,
Suite 217 in Hempstead.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
For an application or more information you may visit the Waller County website at ww2.co.waller.tx.us or
www.tscrabrands.com.  You can also contact the Waller County Clerk’s office at 979-826-7711

 Cub Scout Pack 423 meets Mondays
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Brookshire Methodist Church located at 707 Cooper in Brookshire.
Brookshire/Pattison boys 1^st grade through 5^th grade are invited to join Cub Scouts.
Cub Scouting provides a positive place where boys can enjoy safe, wholesome activities that focus on building character, improving physical fitness, teaching practical skills, and developing a spirit of community service.
For more information, please call 281-375-LOVE (5683)

Career & Recovery Resources Now Offering Computer Lab
Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. is now offering updated computer lab for new versions.
The tutorial is offered by Professor Teaches in Excel 2010 Advanced, Excel 2010, Explorer 8,
Outlook 2010, Powerpoint 2010, Publisher 201, Windows 7 and Word 2010.
Beginners classes are still begin offered. Tutorial classes offered at your own pace.
If you have any questions, please contact Deborah Tallman at 281-822-4210.

NEW Kiwanis Club of West Houston
The Kiwanis Club of West Houston is forming a Satellite Club in Brookshire. This organization of volunteer is dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.  "Kiwanis" means "We trade" or "We share our talents".  
Their mission is to serve the children of the world, build leaders at every level from the youngest Kiwanis Kids all the way
through several youth programs and adult programs.  For more information please contact Alyson White
at 281-750-2508 or e-mail at nucadet2004@yahoo.com

Free Seniors Exercise Class -- Every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30am
Every Tuesday & Thursday - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. at First United Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall located on the corner of Cooper and 7th St. in Brookshire.
Equipment you will need is resistance band(s), towel and water.
Please wear comfortable clothes & tennis shoes and let's have some fun in God's House!
Questions? Call the church at 281-375-LOVE (5683).  

 Friends of Royal FFA Support Brookshire/Pattison Food Pantry
The Friends of the Royal FFA are sponsoring a Food Drive to benefit the Brookshire/Pattison Food Pantry. 
The community is encouraged to drop off dry good or monetary donations at the following location.
Pattison:  The Law Office of Dora Ann Gostenick, The Pattison United Methodist Church
Brookshire:  First Baptist Church, Brookshire; First United Methodist Church, Brookshire; The Time Tribune

Waller County Commissioners Court Meetings|
Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom
on the second floor in the Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead.

Meals on Wheels
Ft. Bend Senior Citizens Inc. provides Meals on Wheels to the elderly in Waller County.  
For more information please call Kristin Weiss at 281-633-7057 or visit www.fortbendseniors.org

Royal ISD offering GED classes
Royal ISD had teamed up with Region 4 Education Service Center to bring the citizens of Brookshire and
surrounding areas GED classes at the Royal Elementary School.
Classes are in progress and meet Mondays and Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
You need to have your driver’s license, social security card, and parent/guardian if you are a minor or participate. 
If you have any questions please contact Linda Bradford at 281-934-8374 or Paulina Vences at 281-934-8376.  

Angel Food Ministries - First United Methodist Church of Brookshire
First United Methodist Church of Brookshire, host site for Angel Food Ministries, announces online ordering.
Go to www.angelfoodministries.com and select the online order item on the side bar menu.
The screen will ask for a zip code. Input the zip code for Brookshire, 77423, and this brings up the screen for ordering.
Orders accepted on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 707 Cooper at 7th street;
Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Manna House on Hwy. 359,
and Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Judge Ted Krenek's office in Pattison.
Orders made in person must be accompanied by either cash (exact change) or money order made out to FUMC Brookshire.
UPDATED INFORMATION  Announcing LOWER PRICES and GREATER VARIETY in the food boxes. 
For example, the regular box which feeds a family of 4 for about one week or an individual for about one month is now only $29. An "After school" box, fruit and veggie box, a variety of meat boxes and a GLUTEN-FREE box are also available, as well as convenience boxes which contain 10 cooked, frozen, ready to heat and serve meals. 
ANGEL FOOD BOXES ARE FOR EVERYONE!  THERE IS NO INCOME QUALIFICATION.
Onsite orders must be placed on the Wednesday of the week prior to pick up/distribution. 
Pick up/distribution is the 4th Saturday of the month from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at FUMC Brookshire regardless
of whether the order was placed onsite or online.  Any boxes not picked up will be donated to a family in need. 
Remember... for more information please call 281-375-LOVE (5683)
For more information, please call 281-375-LOVE (5683) or 281-822-4210.
Menus and other information are at www.angelfoodministries.com

Parenting Classes at the United Way Center
DePelchin Children's Center is offering parenting classes at the United Way Center, located at 531 FM 359 S.,
in Brookshire on Tuesday evenings.  For more information please call 281-822-4200

Waller County A & M Club
The Waller County A & M Club meets at Repka’s for Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month.

Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon Thursdays
The Hill Top Group Smoke-Free Alcoholic Anonymous and Al-Anon meets at 7:00 p.m. every Thursday.  
For more information & directions please call 281-375-2005.

AA Meetings at United Way Center
AA meetings are held at the United Way, located at 531 FM 359 S., in Brookshire, every
Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m.

 Texas Flag Requests
If you are interested in obtaining a Texas flag flown over the State Capitol in Austin, you will need to contact your
Texas State Representative or the Sergeant At Arms Office of the Texas House of Representatives at the following address:
Sergeant at Arms, Texas House of Representatives, P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX    78768-2910
512-463-0910

LAST MONDAY of Each Month — Pattison Area Heritage Society Meeting
The Pattison Area Heritage Society monthly meeting is every LAST Monday at 7 p.m. at the Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department (EXCEPT in December and May). We interview members of the community about their recollections
from the past of growing up in this area. The stories are priceless! Event is free. For more information,
go to the website at www.fophs.com or www.pattisonheritagesociety.org. All are welcome!
(NO OCTOBER MEETING SINCE THE DATE FALLS ON HALLOWEEN.)

FEBRUARY

Saturday, February 4 — Small Business Loan Preparation Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Prairie View A&M University, Hobart Taylor, Sr. Bldg. room 1C129
This workshop is for both small business owners and nonprofit organizations.
NO COST TO ATTEND
Register online www.pvamu.sbdcnetwork.net or call 936-261-9242

Saturday, February 4 — Free Tax Help
10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. at Waller ISD Administration, located at 2214 Waller St. in Waller.
Help is provided by IRS Certified Volunteers.
Volunteer income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is dedicated to providing professional-level tax advice and
filing services to moderate-income individuals and families.
For information on what to bring please call 936-419-8333,
email  vita@pvamu.edu or check out www.pvamu.edu/vita

Monday, February 6 — Brookshire Blooms Grand Opening from 4pm-6pm
 Brookshire Blooms Florist, Gifts and Antiques is having a GRAND OPENING from 4:00 pm - 6 pm
At 823 Cooper Rd., Brookshire, Texas 77423    281-934-2586
Come join us and celebrate Brookshire’s New Florist and Antique store.  Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to meeting you all and are proud to be a part of this wonderful Community!

Thursday, February 9 – State Senator Glenn Hegar to Speak at the Waller County Republican Club
7:00 p.m., at the Pattison Volunteer Fire Department, located at 2950 FM 359 in Pattison.
In addition to Senator Hegar, all candidates in the 2012 Republican Primary have been invited.
The doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting is open to the public and EVERYONE is encouraged to attend.
Please contact Ann Davis at 832-444-4935 with questions.

Tuesday, February 14 —  Valentine's Dinner
RESERVATIONS: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Café at Brookwood, located at 1752 FM 1489 in Brookshire.
$39.95 per person plus tax
Soup (roasted pepper crab) or Salad (panzanella salad)
Choice of Entrée:
1. Blackened coffee crusted  filet with a pablano tasso cream sauce
served with garlic, sautéed spinach and petite stuffed potato
2.  Pecan-crusted snapper with a shrimp, tomato and cilantro butter sauce, served with quinoa and haricot vert
3. Breast of chicken lightly breaded & sautéed, draped in lemon butter sauce,
served with roasted garlic mash potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Dessert: White chocolate tiramisu with fresh berries
http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/event/valentines-dinner/  

Thursday, February 16 — Get Ready to Rodeo Fashion Show & Luncheon
11:00 a.m., The  Shoppes' and Cafe at Brookwood, located at 1752 FM 1489, in Brookshire.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 281-375-2100
Fashions and Special Shopping by Marlo Miller Boutique
Julia's Turquoise Treasures ~ Jewelry Trunk Shopping
Shuddle Bros. Hats modeled by Brookwood Citizens
Menu: roasted tomato and poblano soup garnished with goat cheese medallion,
cantaloupe ring with avocado shrimp and crab salad,
southern crispy cheesecake served with vanilla blue bell ice cream
$24.95 plus tax
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February 18 — ‘70’s Royal High School Reunion
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at Brookshire Civic Center, located at 4029 Fifth St. in Brookshire
ALL of the classes of ‘70’s, faculty & staff are invited!
$25.00 per person – This includes Barbecue, slide show, photographer, DeeJay, and door prizes.
For more information please contact Kay Tingle Shearer at 832-724-9819 or kyshrr@hotmail.com or
Rahn Beaty at 281-220-9891. Presented by the class of ‘72’.

Tuesday, February 21 — FUMC Brookshire Offering Bible Study
Ladies’ 6-week study beginning.  “Faithful, Abundant and True …
a study on Hebrews, Ephesians and Discernment.”
FUMC Brookshire is located at 707 Cooper St. in Brookshire. 
For more information and time please call the church at 281-934-2446 http://firstmethodistbrookshire.org

Wednesday, February 22 — FUMC Brookshire Offering Bible Study
          “Experiencing God – How to Live the Full Adventure of Knowing and Doing the Will of God” a 19-week study.
FUMC Brookshire is located at 707 Cooper St. in Brookshire. 
For more information and time please call the church at 281-934-2446 http://firstmethodistbrookshire.org

MARCH

March 3 – Pattison UMC Chili Dinner Benefit
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Pattison United Methodist Church, located at 3711 Ave H at HWY 359 in Pattison.
Adults $5.00, children (3-12) $3.00, children under 3 years of age, free.
Tickets available at the door. Silent auction and entertainment.
The Chili Dinner organized for the benefit of Kids For Christ.

March 3 — Free Tax Help
10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. at Waller ISD Administration, located at 2214 Waller St. in Waller.
Help is provided by IRS Certified Volunteers.
Volunteer income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is dedicated to providing professional-level tax advice and
filing services to moderate-income individuals and families.
For information on what to bring please call 936-419-8333, email - vita@pvamu.edu or check out www.pvamu.edu/vita

March 8 — Life Line Screening
 PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED… 1-800-324-1851 or
go to www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners  priority code: HSC5866
The screening will be at The Oaks at Brookshire located at 710 Hwy. 359 South in Brookshire, Texas. 
For direction please call 281-375-5272.
1.   Stroke/Carotid Artery Screening: $60.00
2. Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation): $60.00
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening: $60.00
4. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening: $60.00
5. Osteoporosis Risk Assessment: $35.00
Get ALL 5 screenings for only $149.00, a savings of $126.00
Master Card, Visa, Discover, and American Express is accepted. 

March 22, 23 — Royal FFA Show

March 24 — Royal FFA Sale
Events include Royal FFA Parade at 10am, BBQ lunch at 11am, and FFA Auction and Sale 1:30pm

March 24 – Royal FFA Parade
“Life on the Farm is the theme for the 2012 Livestock Show parade.
7:30 a.m., Trail ride groups will tag in at the “old” Hard Times lot, located in Pattison.
8:30 a.m., Sign-in registration and assemble at the intersection of Koomey Road & Hwy 90, north and west of the Brookshire police station.  There is no entry fee.
10:30 a.m., the parade will promptly commence through downtown Brookshire.
Participant groups will be judged on creativity and showmanship.
First, second, and third places will be awarded in each category. 
A trophy for “Best of Theme” will be presented to the overall winner. 
A traveling trophy is up for grabs to the Royal ISD campus who best displays the spirit of the theme. 
12:45 p.m.-- parade awards will be presented at Royal High School.
Everyone is cordially invited to be a part of this great community tradition!

Some of our area events are furnished by Brookshire Times Tribune