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Waller County Fair Association - Queen's Candidate Pre-Sale SEASON TICKETS
Season Pass $20.00 / Super Pass $60.00.  This includes unlimited carnival rides!
Tickets can be purchased at Steinhauser's in Hempstead, Huckleberry's in Waller, and Monaville General Store.
Lindsey Maresh representing Rainbow 4H and the City of Brookshire "51 years in the making"
(1959 was the last year that someone from the south part of the county has won the title.
Call Lindsey at 832-279-4739 for tickets.

Search for Mrs. Waller County 2011
If you are married and will be between the ages of 21 and 56 as of July 1, 2011,
applications are now being accepted for the title of 2011 “Mrs. Waller County”.
Mrs. Waller County will have the honor of representing her area at the Mrs. Texas International Pageant to be held
at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio, Texas, March 11 – 13, 2011. 
The woman selected at “Mrs. Waller County” will become an ambassador from the Waller County area and receive
and official title and sash. Representing Waller County at the 2010 Mrs. Texas Pageant was Billie Jo Ryan of Waller, Texas.
The woman crowned Mrs. Texas will receive a prize package valued at over $15,000 and the opportunity to represent
Texas at the 2011 Mrs. International Pageant in Chicago.
The American Heart Association is the official charity of the Mrs. Texas International Pageant. 
In 2008, the International Pageants joined the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women movement and
each state titleholder will champion heart disease as a national platform in a addition to promoting their own platform throughout the year. There is no talent or swimsuit competition and no experience necessary.
Married women living or working in Waller County interested in applying should write for a bio.
Form: Mrs. Texas, International Pageant, 14427 Brookhollow, Suite 197, San Antonio, TX 78232, or call
or email for more information: 210-403-0589 or Kristin@TexasInternational-Pageants.com
Visit www.mrstexasinternational.com

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 will also continue to be taken 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.
For more information, please call 281-375-LOVE (5683) or 281-822-4210.
Menus and other information are at www.angelfoodministries.com
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.
On-Site 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 on-site or on-line.  Any boxes not picked up will be donated to a family in need. 
Remember ... for more information please call 281-375-LOVE (5683)

Dewberry Farms Opens Sept. 25
7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX
281-934-3276   Toll Free 866-908-FARM
Opens – September 25^th
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. – Dusk; Sundays: Noon – Dusk
This is our ninth year!  We are on track to make it a special year!  There have been some changes that have taken place. 
The biggest is the addition of the pumpkin Hollar building, and much more. 
2010 will be the second year for selling cut your own Christmas trees.  Thousands of trees will be ready for this Christmas season, with many varieties to choose from. 
Beginning Friday, Nov. 26, we'll be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for families to begin a new Christmas tradition.
Children under 3: FREE;    Ages 3 – 54: $12.00;    Ages 55 and up: $9.00
Military, Fire Fighting & Las Enforcement personnel: $10.00
Season Pass: $22.00
For more information please go to http://www.dewberryfarm.com

Houston Area Live Steamers (HALS)
The Houston Area Live Steamers (HALS) offers free train rides to the community.  The Public Run Days are scheduled
for the third Saturday of the month, March 20^th through November 20^th at Zube Park located at
17802 Roberts Road in Hockley, TX.

65^th Year for the Waller County Fair is September 25^th – October 2^nd
A parade will kick off this event leading to the Carnival, Creative Arts, Agricultural and Educational Exhibits, Ranch Rodeo,
Youth Rodeo, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Team Roping, Mutton Busting, and a new Heifer Scramble program.
Line up for this year’s entertainment is Josh Ward Band, Charlie Robinson, Charlie Lucas Band, Max Stallings,
Grainger Smith Band and Easton Corbin.  
The WCFA is located at FM 359 South, Hempstead, Texas.  
For more information please call 979-826-2825 or visit www.wallercountyfair.org

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.

PublishAmerica is proud to announce the recent release of local Author ~ Willie Mae Jenkins
Willie Mae Jenkins's new book "My Calling: A True Life Story!", has been released.
Please click here: http://www.publishamerica.net/product89821.html to secure your copy of the book*, then click Add to Cart.
For an introductory discount of 20%, use this coupon code: Discount20. We typically ship within 24 hours.

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.

 Waller County 4-H Youth Dog Project
This project teaches about the selection and care of a dog; the maintenance, the
responsibilities of having a dog; the importance of keeping an accurate records; and the
importance of citizenship, sportsmanship and cooperation.
Also looking for adult project leaders ages 18 and older who love working with children and
dogs to provide assistance to the 4-H and Youth dog project.
If you are interested in becoming a 4-H & Youth Dog Project Leader
contact Jernard McCray at 979-826-7651 or jamccray@ag.tamu.edu
For more information please call Debbie Tiner at 979-826-7651 or email dgtiner@ag.tamu.edu

Waller County Fair Association meetings
The Waller County Fair Association meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Barbara Carpenter Building. 
Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 979-826-2825

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. For more information,
go to the website at www.fophs.com or www.pattisonheritagesociety.org. All are welcome!

2nd and 4th TUESDAYS—Quilting at the Brookshire/Pattison Library Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Attention all quilters - please come out and join other quilters on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
at the Brookshire/Pattison Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please bring your own supplies.
For more information, call Bev at 281-675-8562 during the day and at 281-375-8373 in the evening.

Every THURSDAY—Titus Community - Community Prayer
Community prayer every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Titus Community.
For more information please call Norm Gavin at 713-545-6716

SEPTEMBER

For Royal ISD sporting and calendar events please go to www.royal-isd.com/calendars/district-calendar

 Wed., September 1 – Job Fair in Katy
Congressman McCaul will host a Job Fair Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at the Merrell Center in Katy,
featuring employers from across Texas and the nations.  There is no cost to participate, but space is limited. 
If you are an employer looking for qualified candidates, please contact Austin district office at 512-473-2357
or fill out the registration form on http://mccaul.house.gov/
If you plan to have your business represented at Congressman McCaul’s 2010 Job Fair, please complete the form and
return it to Congressman Michael McCaul’s Austin District office at 5929 Balcones Drive, Ste. 305, Austin, TX  78731
or fax to 512-473-0514.  If you need more information, you may email Thomas Brown at Thomas.Brown@mail.house.gov
NOTE:  If you do not receive an RSVP confirmation, please call Congressman McCaul’s Austin District Office at 512-473-2357. 

 Wed., September 1 – Foster / Adoption Information Meeting
Starting at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 800 E. Wendt in Bellville.
The Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services will be holding this meeting.
For more information please contact Emy Ayala at 979-864-1428 ext. 2254 or email
at Esmeralda.Ayala@dfps.state.tx.us No RSVP is required.

 Wed., September 1 – 2010 Little Mister & Miss Waller County Contest
The Rock Island 4-H Club will be hosting the 2010 Waller County Little Mister & Miss Contest. 
Contestants must be between the ages of 4 and 6 years of age as of September 1, 2010, and a resident of or attends school in Waller County. There will be a mandatory meeting for all contestants on Wednesday, September 8^th at the Waller County Fairgrounds at 6:00 p.m. in the Barbara Carpenter Bldg.  (Formerly known as the Creative Living Bldg.)
This meeting is to go over the rules and take a group picture.
No contestants will be allowed to enter this contest after September 8^th.
The actual contest will be held during the 2010 Waller County Fair. 
You can download the rules and entry form from the WCF website at www.wallercountyfair.org.

 Wed., September 1 – 2011 Major Show Broiler Order Deadline
Waller County 4-H and FFA youths should make plans to order their 2011 major show broilers (chickens) by September 1^st. 
The cost is $31.25 for 25 birds.  A maximum of 75 birds can be purchased for showing at the 2011 San Antonio,
Houston or Austin Shows.  Houston birds will be delivered on February 1, 2011. 
For more information please call the Texas AgiLife Extension Office for Waller Country at 979-826-7651
or contact your local AG teacher.
Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodations to participate in the
Extension programs are encouraged to contact the office 5 days prior to the event to discuss specific needs prior to program dates.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture office is located at 846 6^th Street, in Hempstead.  
For more information please call 979-826-7651.

 September 2 - Girl Scout Recruitment Meeting
Starting at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Brookshire, located at 707 Cooper Street.
For more information about the Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscout.org/ or call Alyson White at 281-750-2508.

Wed., September 8 – Mandatory Meeting for all contestants for the 2010 Little Mister & Miss Waller County Contest
The Rock Island 4-H Club will be hosting the 2010 Waller County Little Mister & Miss Contest. 
Contestants must be between the ages of 4 and 6 years of age as of September 1, 2010, and a resident of or
attends school in Waller County. There will be a mandatory meeting for all contestants on Wednesday, September 8^th at the Waller County Fairgrounds at 6:00 p.m. in the Barbara Carpenter Bldg.  (Formerly known as the Creative Living Bldg.)
This meeting is to go over the rules and take a group picture.
No contestants will be allowed to enter this contest after September 8^th.
The actual contest will be held during the 2010 Waller County Fair. 
You can download the rules and entry form from the WCF website at www.wallercountyfair.org.

September 9 – Foster / Adoption Information Meeting
Starting at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 1110 Ave. G in Rosenberg.
The Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services will be holding this meeting.
For more information please contact Emy Ayala at 979-864-1428 ext. 2254
or email at Esmeralda.Ayala@dfps.state.tx.us No RSVP is required.

September 16 – Foster / Adoption Information Meeting
Starting at 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy.
The Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services will be holding this meeting.
For more information please contact Emy Ayala at 979-864-1428 ext. 2254 or
email at Esmeralda.Ayala@dfps.state.tx.us No RSVP is required.

September 18 – The Etiquette of Afternoon Tea at Brookwood
Starting at 9:30 a.m. at Brookwood, located at 1752 FM 1489 in Brookshire.
Guest Speaker Penny Ward of “It’s an Affair of the Heart,” is a certified etiquette instructor and
regular contributor to Tea in Texas magazine.
The etiquette presentation is followed by a Traditional Afternoon Tea Menu.
 The Tea is $19.95 plus tax. Reservations required. For more information, please call 281-374-2100.

Sat., Sept. 18 - Pre-Marital Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church in Waller, TX, located at 1206 Smith.
If you are engaged, married, or dating .... all are invited.  The Workshop is $70.00 per couple.
This includes a workbook, lunch, a full day workshop and $60.00 gift certificate for marrying couples
towards a marriage license.  This event is sponsored by Shield Bearer Counseling Centers.
For more information please contact Crystal at 281-894-7222.

September 25 – Public Sale / Royal Storage of Pattison (11:00AM)
Starting at 11:00 a.m. at Royal Storage located at 3124 FM 359 in Pattison. Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash.  Sale is subject to Lessor’s rules of foreclosure sale.  
Units contain personal and household belongings.  For more information please call 281-375-8008.

September 25 – Public Sale / Royal Storage of Brookshire (NOON)
Starting at 12:00, noon at Royal Storage located at 1211 FM 359 North in Brookshire.
Property will be sold to the highest bidder for cash.  Sale is subject to Lessor’s rules of foreclosure sale.   Units contain toys, furniture, electronics, appliances, lawn equipment, generator, compressor, personal and household belongings.  For more information please call 281-375-8008.

OCTOBER

For Royal ISD sporting and calendar events please go to www.royal-isd.com/calendars/district-calendar

Sat., October 2 - Live Auction, Music, Dinner
Sponsored by Brookshire Kares Inc., 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Silent Auction will begin at 6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Live Auction will begin at 8:00 p.m. 
Auction items include: Houston Rockets autography photo (Aaron Brooks & Dikembe Mutombo), and more. 
Presale tickets $25.00 each or $40.00 a couple.  Door tickets will be $30.00 each or $50.00 a couple. 
Donations welcomed.  For more information please call 281-934-3618 or 713-208-6799.

Saturday, October 9, 2010 -- 5^th Annual Pattison Car Show
October 9, 2010 at Royal High School Campus
1 mile north of Brookshire on FM 362     Left at Royal Rd.
25 Classes   1^st 2^nd 3^rd   85+ Custom-made Awards
Free T-Shirts to the first 25 entry’s 

CAR SHOW SCHEDULE:
10:30 a.m.--Baby Parade
11:00 a.m.--Bicycle Parade for kids
12:00 p.m.--Lawnmower races to benefit “Keep Waller County Beautiful”
2:00 p.m.--Awards will be given out

50/50 Pot - Door Prizes - Raffle Items - Goodie Bags
Activities for the children
(The school will be open for concessions and restrooms)
For more information, please call Jim Meader at 281-794-0314 meader@consolidated.net
For entry forms please go to:  http://www.pattisoncarshow.com/2010---entry-forms/

October 10 – Sacred Heart Catholic Church Harvest Fall Festival
Starting at 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the church located at 4445 FM 359 in Pattison.  Czech It Out! 
Turkey, dressing, and ham with all the trimmings will be served.  Delicious homemade kuliches will be for sale.
Outdoor activities for the children, and both live and silent auctions. 
For more information please call the church at 281-375-6799.

October 23 - Brookshire Volunteer Fire Dept. Spaghetti Dinner & Auction
Dinner will start at 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Auction will start at 6:00 p.m. at the Fire Dept.,
which is located at 910 Gresham St. in Brookshire. 
Tickets are $9.00 each. See any Brookshire Fireman or Auxiliary Member. 
The meal includes Spaghetti, (all you can eat), Salad, Iced Tea or Lemonade. 
For more information, please call the Fire Station at 281-934-4495, leave a message, Chief Joe Gibbs will get it.

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