Dateline Wharton
Upcoming events in and around our community

Museum Hispanic Histories

The public is invited to the Wharton County Historical Museum's Hispanic Family History Project exhibit and reception today from 1-4 p.m. Many new family histories and photos will be displayed.

Business seminar

The Wharton Economic Development Corporation, Wharton Chamber of Commerce and City Development Corporation of El Campo will be hosting a free business seminar today. Participants may register by calling 532-0999 or 543-6727. A free lunch is provided by Capital One Bank of Wharton. Learning new practices and changing for growth is critical for a business to survive in this global economy.

Food drive

Gentiva Health Services is holding its Fourth Annual Food Drive through Sunday, Sept. 7. Food pantries and charities are reporting a record low, their shelves are empty and the needs are growing. Gentiva is asking the public help make a difference by contrbuting to the food drive. Call Jena Myska at 713-705-3332, for information. The Wharton drop off location is Hearthstone Assisted Living on Briar Lane.

Square dancing

An opportunity to explore the art of Square Dancing will be provided at an open house sponsored by the Cotton Square Dancers from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Monday Sept. 8 and Monday, Sept. 15 at the Wharton County Fairgrounds Gym. Classes will begin Monday, Sept. 22. For information, contact Terri and Tod Mund 532-4045 or 532-8810 or Wanda and Anthony Dorotik at 543-1974.

Senior Bingo

The Wharton County Junior College Senior Citizen Program is inviting area seniors to play Bingo with other seniors with prizes and refreshments furnished by Angels Care Home Health from 2-3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8. at the WCJC Senior Center, LaDieu Building, 911 Boling Hwy. If you are 60 years of age or older you are invited to attend.

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. Monday, Sept. 8 at Caney Creek Church. A children's cancer support group, Heather's Angels, is forming and will meet at the same time as the Heather's Dream group. For information, call Misty at 361-258-1611.

Boling Boosters

The Boling Athletic Booster Club will meet at 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8 in the Boling High School Gym film room following Open House. Membership in the booster club is only $5 and all BISD athlete families, friends, and community members are encouraged to join.

Aggie Moms

Aggie Moms will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at J Brew in El Campo (located across from the El Campo Post Office). All moms of Aggies are urged to come. You do not have to be a member - just a mom of a current or former Aggie. Moms exchange information about happenings at A&M and share tips on how to manage college life. Door prizes for students and moms will be given. For more information, call 979-541- 4914.

Boling Golf Tournament

The Boling Community Center 10th Annual Benefit 4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13. Tee time is 8 a.m. The entry fee is $65 per person or $260 per team. Team prizes are $600 for first, $400 for second and $300 for third. Top drawing prize is a 2004 EZ-Go golf cart. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. To enter a team, buy a raffle ticket or for information, call Elizabeth or Gary Mach at 657-2705. All proceeds benefit the Boling Community Center Complex.

Alpha Iota The Alpha Iota Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International will be holding

first meet of its new year at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the new Wharton Elementary School. The program is on autism and all visitors are welcome. For information, contact Brenda Sciba at 657-2232.

K of C Bazaar

The Knights of Columbus Council 3262 will hold its 2008 Bazaar and celebration on Sunday, Sept. 14 at the Knights of Columbus Home at 2820 N. Fulton in Wharton. A barbecue meal of beef and sausage with all the trimmings will be served starting at 11 a.m. with plate priced at $7 in advance and $7.50 at he door. Drive through plates will be available. An auction will be held starting at 12:30 in the air-conditioned hall and there will be games for children. A raffle drawing will follow the auction. Preauction entertainment by Pam Hubenak.

Turkey Shoot

The Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 4507 Wharton will be holding a turkey shoot at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Spet. 14 at Joe Macek's Place on County Road 138. For information, call Keith at 559-2919.

Dawson Elementary meeting

A meeting to discuss the future of Dawson Elementary will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 at the Wharton ISD Administration Office at 2100 N. Fulton St. Anyone interested may attend.

Angel Food Ministries

Angel Food Ministries introduces new Senior Box Meals. Ten no sodium added, low fat, nutritionally balanced meals for only $25. That is only $2.50 per meal. AFM orders are due by Monday, Sept. 15 at noon. Distribution will take place on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 8:30- 10 a.m. Regular boxes are still only $30 and there are 5 different specials that can be added this month. For more information contact Caney Creek Church at 532-2533.

Wharton Booster golf The Wharton Athletic Booster Club will be hosting its Inaugural Golf Tournament fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 20. All proceeds will go to benefit the WJHS and WHS athletic programs including the WISD Strength and Fitness Center and scholarships for graduating seniors. If you would like to enter the tournament or make a donation, contact Billy Bahnsen at 832-498-0643 or by e-mail at bbahnsen@payceproducts.com no later than Sept. 15.

GCMF program

The Gulf Coast Medical Foundation will be sponsoring three workshops over the next year to nonprofit organizations in Wharton, Matagorda and Fort Bend Counties. The first in this three-part series will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at the Wharton County Historical Museum. Titled "The Delicate Dance of Board and Staff," the workshop will offer information about key duties of board members, key factors for success, interactions of board and staff, effective communication techniques, and tools for effective board meetings. This workshop is primarily targeted to board chairs, board members and executive directors of nonprofit organizations. Registration is free, but all participants must register by Monday, Sept. 15. To register or for information, contact Rose Suarez at rsuarez@txnetwork.org or call 210-558-2844.

Boots and Bridle 4-H

The Boots and Bridle 4-H Club will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Extension Office, 216 Rusk in Wharton. Any youth in Wharton County interested in horses is invited to join. Horse ownership is not mandatory. For information, call Melissa Locke at 532-0250 or Lora Cline at 533-0464.

BBQ cook-off

The American Legion Post 87 and VFW Post 4474 is holding a BBQ Cook-off for Building Fund on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20 at the American Legion Grounds in Wharton. First place prize is $500 with second and third place receiving trophies. Checkin is Friday at noon with judging starting at noon on Saturday. Space are first come-first served. The entry fee is $75. For information, call 282-9610, 282-8680 or 578-1720. On Friday night, there will be a dance and auction from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a $5 cover charge. Persons or businesses interested in donating to the auction are asked to contact Daisey Delgado at 532-8749.

Spiritual workshop

East Gate-New Prosperity Baptist Church is inviting the pbulic to share in a spiritual workshop presented by the church's mission auxiliary on Saturday, Sept. 20. The theme is "Eight Ways God Speaks to Men" and covers several topics with a summarization presented by Rev. Robert Maxey of Greater Macedonia Baptist Church in Texas City. Registration is $10 and runs 9-9:30 a.m. with the workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A lunch will be served. The church is located at 329 FM. 102, Rev. Ruiel Taylor III pastor, Rosa Green president and Janet Sanford sponsor.

Church barbecue and bazaar

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Damon is holding a barbecue and bazaar on Sunday, Sept. 21 on the church grounds at Parrott Ave. and Railroad St. A meal of barbecue beef, chicken and sausage with side dishes will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and priced at $8 per plate. Soft drinks and adult beverages will also be available. An auciton begins at 1 p.m. under the pavilion and there will be live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Sil Krenek Band. Other food options include homemade pastry, barbecue on a bun and funnel cakes for sale whle actitivies include a raffle, kids zone games and more.

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.