Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community

WHS prom dresses

Are you looking for something to do with your used prom dresses? Why not donate them to the Wharton High School's prom dress drive. Donations of dresses, shoes, hand bags and jewelry can be dropped off in the front office of the high school up until April 18th. For any questions, please contact Brooke Domel, 532-6800.

Pajama Drive

The Caney Creek Church will be the drop site for the 2nd Annual Pajama Drive to collect new sleepwear to be distributed to children removed form the homes an placed in foster care. Every size is need from infants to teenagers and this year donations of stuffed animals for younger children is being requested. Donations can be dropped off at the church, 118 W. Milam, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The drive is organized by Emily Gertson and Shelley DeLuna. For information, call Gertson at 531-9565.

Church revival

The members of Shiloh Baptist Church would like to invite area residents and families to join them for a three-day revival March 26-27-28 in Boling. Services will be at 7 p.m. nightly.

Plant Exchange

Plant lovers are invited to the annual Wharton County Library One-for-One Plant Exchange and Plant Program by Faith Bickley. Ms. Bickley will talk about Earth Kind Roses and the Rose Rustlers. The event will be held at the library on Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m.

CCF Grand Opening

Crossover Community Fellowship's Grand Opening begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. There will be live music, free pony and wagon rides, free hot dogs, door prizes, a sweet walk and much more. Live entertainment will begin at 1 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. On the same day, members are reminded to their Pick up Angel Food Ministries Order at CCF's Annex Building between 9-10:30 a.m. Participants are reminded to bring a box or basket for each unit ordered.

Crescent Ex-Students

The Crescent Ex-Students Reunion will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at the Wharton County Fairgrounds. All ex-students, faculty and friends are invited to attend, including those from Jones Creek and Lake View schools.

KC concert and dance

Johnny Dee and the Rocket 88s will return to Riverside Hall in East Bernard for a performance on Saturday, March 29 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The show is sponsored by Knights of Columbus No. 2500 of East Bernard. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door. For tickets, table reservations and information, call 335-6301. One thousand raffle tickets will be sold for 25 prizes with the drawing taking place during the dance. Everyone is invited but it is a "No Smoking" event.

Knights fundraiser

The Knights of Columbus No. 3262 will hold a pork steak dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals are pre-sale and drive through only. For tickets, contact Richard Zahn at 282-2451 or Marvin Macek at 532-3664.

Bingo for Seniors

The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizen Program will be offering "Bingo for Seniors" from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, March 31. Play bingo with other seniors, ages 60 and older, with prizes and refreshments furnished by Avalon Place. The WCJC Senior Center is located at 911 Boling Hwy.

First Baptist of Glen Flora The First Baptist Church of Glen Flora will hold a first pre-anniversary celebration for the church pastor and his wife, Rev. and Sis. Gillis at 7:30 p.m. on April 4. Rev. Jimmie Wright of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Mackay will be the guest speaker. A first anniversary celebration will be held at 3 p.m. on April 6. Rev. A.C. Gardnar of Sand Ridge Baptist Church will be the speaker. The public is invited to attend both activities.

BVFD Ladies Auxiliary

First Annual Boling Ladies Auxilary will hold its first ever fundraising yard sale on Saturday, April 5. The multi-family sale will be held from 7 p.m. until sold out at the Boling Fire station. In addition to the merchandise, drinks and snacks will also be on sale. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the BVFD Ladies Auxiliary.

Panhellenic Workshop

If you are a college-bound female and are interested in becoming a member of a university sorority, please join the Gulf Coast Panhellenic for their second annual Sorority Workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 5. The workshop will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Wharton, 1717 Pioneer St. This free event will include an educational forum on the most frequently asked questions about the sorority membership and the recruitment process. For more information, please call Julie Aaronson, 532-5554, or Cori Radley, 543-1523.

Comfort Wood DAR

The Comfort Wood Chapter, DAR meeting will be Thursday, April 10 at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library. Mr. William Loocke will present the program. Guests are welcome.

The Traveling Lady

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sinatra and Wanda White will present Horton Foote's The Traveling Lady Friday through Sunday, April 11-20, at the Plaza Theatre on the Square in Wharton. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors 65 and older, students 24 and younger, or groups of ten or more. Curtaintime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. For tickets, call 979-282-2970 or visit www. whartonplazatheatre.org. Season ticket holders are requested to make reservations to assure availability of seats.

Fried Catfish Dinner

First Baptist Church, 9719 Beadle Street, in Lane City will hold a Fried Catfish Dinner with season potatoes, cole slaw, beans and cake from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. The cost is $7.50 per plate and served drivethrough only. For information, contact Jerry Laitkep, pastor, at 543-1652 or 532-2016.

Racers For Life

Racers For Life will be hosting a BBQ Chicken Plate Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Plates are $7.00 for a half chicken, beans and buttered potatoes along with condiments and trimmings. Drive thru only at the Hungerford Community Hall. The last day to purchase tickets is Tuesday, April 8. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Nicole Stavena at 532-1579 ext. 202. You can also purchase tickets from any Racers For Life team member. They are: Joan Andel, Betty Zahradnik, Rhonda Mason, Bobbi Talafuse, Diana Sanchez, Maria Gaona, Debra Ramirez, Dale Watkins, Heather Lorscheider, Zach Lorscheider, Theresa Clark, Nicole and Jeff Stavena.

Blood pressure check

The CVS Pharmacy location in Wharton, 1710 N. Richmond Rd., will be holding free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings on Thursday, April 16. Visit the company Web site at CVS.com for more information.

Bilingual services The New Faith Church - La Iglesia de Nueva Fe - is now holding bilingual services fourth Sunday at 7 p.m. New Faith Church is located at 2412 N. Walnut St., Felicia Matthews, pastor. Call 531-1453 if you need more information or for transportation.

Heather's Dream

The Heather's Dream Cancer Support Group for cancer patients, survivors and families will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. first Monday of every month at the Wharton County Library in Wharton. For information, call Misty at 361-258-1611.

AAU track

Anyone between the ages of 7 and 13 and not currently participating in a junior high track and field program and would like to join the Wharton Wave, an AAU Spring and Summer track and field program can do so by reporting to the Jr. High Track on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. and talk to coach Edwards. First time members need to bring a copy of their birth certificate and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For information, contact Curtis W. Evans at 282-9556.

Community Calendar

A calendar of local events is maintained by the Wharton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. Before scheduling an event, check with the chamber for possible conflicts. And notify the chamber, 532-1862, as early as possible to get your event on the calendar. There is no charge.

Dateline Wharton is a calendar of upcoming events in Wharton and surrounding communities. Normally space permits only events that will occur in the next two weeks. It is intended for special activities open to the public rather than regularly recurring meetings. To place an item in Dateline Wharton, drop the information off at the Journal-Spectator Office at 115 W. Burleson or an e-mail to bhalvorson@journal-spectator.com.