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PublIShEr’SDesk CHRISTMAS IS COMING as every jingle and tingle reminds you, and who couldn’t use a little extra cash to get the house ready for company or to fill those empty stockings by the fireplace? We’ve got you covered. The holiday GIFT GUIDE inside this month’s issue is chock full of the niche gift items that will make your giving stand out this season. someone snitched your copy of The Gift Guide before you got to it? No worries. Find the complete Gift Guide online at www.insitebrazosvalley.com. Be sure to pay attention to the bright green 365DealsForU.com logos on some of the ads in The Gift Guide. Click on Christmas Cash Deals of the Day at 365DealsForU.
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I’ll Be Home For Christmas Keep It Quaint This Holiday Season by Megan Jarvie
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Museum of the American GI Veterans Day celebration brings history to life by Megan Jarvie
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Departments PublIShEr’SDesk Christmas Cash
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buSINESSBRIeFs Notable business news
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Bellville Bellville prides itself on their small-town feel where everyone is welcome, and the way they celebrate Christmas is no different. Bellville is located 61.58 miles south of Bryan/College Station off of TX 159. Small Town Christmas Celebration http://www.bellville.com (979) 865-3407 Bellville is hosting the 29th annual Small Town Christmas Celebration December 2-3 in the Historic Square in downtown Bellville. Friday night includes local band The Usual Suspects playing Texas folk music and a parade that starts at 6 p.m. The antique and gift shops, along with restaurants, will be open late and the night
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evening, local radio personality Troy Arndt will DJ along with performances by the Bellville Choir and the Bellville junior high and the high school bands. Scrooge will be around town that weekend too and handing out gold coins to the children. Most activities are free except for Breakfast with Santa and the low prices for the pony rides and petting zoo.
Bryan/College Station The town that is alive with Christmas spirit, and there are many festive and fun ways to celebrate the season. Santa’s Wonderland, College Station http://www.santas-wonderland. com/main.htm (979) 690-7212 From November 18 through December 30, visit Santa’s Wonderland south of College Station on Hwy. 6. In addition to dazzling displays of lights, enjoy Santa’s Village chocked full of food and entertainment. Admission prices vary by attraction package. Holiday Magic, Bryan http://www.bryantx. gov/departments/ ?name=holiday_magic (979) 209-5528 On Thursday, December 1, there will be free shuttles from Blinn College shuttling people over to Sue Haswell Park for Holiday Magic. From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be fun activities for kids including an arctic snow hill and Frosty’s Funland where they can color and write letters to Santa. Santa will also be there to take pictures with the kids and hear their Christmas wish lists. All activities are free.
Lights On!, Bryan http://bryantx.gov/ departments/?name=lights_on (979) 209-5528 FREE Friday, November 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. you can go to the Lights On! celebration on Mainstreet in Downtown Bryan and enjoy hot apple cider and cookies as the town is magically lit up to kick-off the holiday season. Christmas at the Creek http://cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=639 (979) 764-3486 What has historically been held at Central Park for the last 27 years and called Christmas in the Park has been moved to Wolf Pen Creek and is now called Christmas at the Creek. This annual holiday tradition for the Brazos Valley has outgrown Central Park and needs the spacious lawns of Wolf Pen Creek to host this month-long event full of celebration and cheer. The main nights are December 2-3 and December 9-10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., however you can go mid-week if you have pre-scheduled a visit with Santa. New this year is the Gifts with Presence program, the opportunity to buy gifts that benefit a local non-profit. As always, the entertainment, hayrides, cookies, hot chocolate, and visits with Santa are free. There is a charge to purchase photos with Santa. Unlimited parking is available across the street at Post Oak Mall.
Caldwell Located 27 miles west of Bryan on TX-21W, Caldwell knows how to kick-off the Christmas season. Old Fashioned Christmas on the Square http://www.caldwellchamber.org/ (208) 459-7493 From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 2, and continuing Saturday beginning at 11 a.m., join locals and visitors around the CALDWELL Courthouse Square for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Friday begins with a kick-off lighting ceremony in the square with a countdown by the children and a city official. There will be perfor-
mances by several local dance groups, including the Caldwell High School Honeybees and Kice’s Dance Group. The evening will wrap up with a visit from Rudolph and Santa. On Saturday, there is a Christmas pet show beginning at 11 a.m. and Cody Hodges and the Lineman perform after as part of a songwriter’s concert to showcase local songwriting talent in the area. All activities are free.
Navasota Located 26 miles south of College Station on Hwy. 6, Navasota is a small town with many pristine historic buildings and a picturesque town square. Inaugural Holiday Celebration www.navasotatx.gov (936) 825-6475
Round Top Round Top is located 54.7 miles west of Bryan/ College Station off TX-237S. CALDWELL The Nutcracker at Festival Hill http://festivalhill.org/ events/augapr-2/ (979) 249-3129 Dance into the Christmas season at a performance of one of the most cherished Christmas traditions of all time. The ballet will be performed by children and will be on the stage of the Festival Concert Hall December 3 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Houston Holiday Hoe-Down http://festivalhill.org/ events/augapr-2/ (979) 249-3129 The Bayou City Performing Arts Choruses will be singing on Saturday, December 10, at 3 p.m. for the eighth consecutive year performing at the Institute’s annual holiday show. Traditional carols will be followed by a performance by the Institute’s founder, James Dick. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students
New Year’s Eve Gala On December 10 http://festivalhill.org/ at 6:30 p.m., come events/augapr-2/ out and enjoy the (979) 249-3129 first lighted holiday parade hosted Bring in 2012 with a bang by by the Navasota making reservations to enjoy Chamber of the New Year’s Eve Gala at the Commerce starting Menke House on December NAVASOTA outside the new 31. Reservations begin at 7:30 p.m. with appetizers and municipal building drinks followed by a buffet dinner. Popular local and continuing through historic downtown band, The Black Cat Choir, will perform and Navasota. A holiday provide entertainment into the final moments open house will of 2011. At midnight, Auld Lang Syne, sparklers follow at the new and champagne will ring in 2012 with a loud municipal building. celebration. Coffee and desserts will close out Bring the kids, the cheerful evening. Tickets are $120 per person because Santa will for an all-inclusive evening. be there to take pictures and there Washington County will be hot chocolate for everyone. All Located 45 miles southwest of College Station, activities are free. Washington County includes the town of November/December 2011 INSITE
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Brenham, home to Blue Bell Creameries. Across the county, there are several Christmas festivities that beckon. Holiday Home Tours at the Giddings Stone Mansion http://www.giddingsstonemansion. com/index.htm# (979) 836-1690 The 7th annual Holiday Home Tours at the Giddings Stone Mansion in Brenham bring an old timey feel to the Christmas season. On November 19-20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, the Heritage Belles dressed in period costume will be hosting tours of the 1870 Greek Revival Giddings Stone Mansion and 1843 Giddings Wilkin House Museum. The homes
Downtown Tinsletown Lighted Parade & Stroll http://www.DowntownBrenham.com/ (979) 337-7384 On December 2, there will be plenty of hot cider, live entertainment and Christmas cheer for everyone in Downtown Brenham. Don’t miss touring the display of gingerbread homes. You can bid on them at the end of the evening with proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity. All activities are free.
Bethlehem in Independence www.independenceTX.com (979) 251-9227 December 18-19, Bethlehem in Independence brings the nativity to life with six area churches participating in the production. There will be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone plus hayrides that follow the route of the participating churches demonstrating “the reason for the season” for all to enjoy. i
will also be decorated for Christmas. In addition to the tours, there will be trunk shows from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring 30 dealers with items that range from home and hearth to jewelry and clothing. Tickets are $15 per person; tours are a fundraiser for the Heritage Society of Washington County. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever http://www.brenhamtexas.com/ (979) 830-8358 From November 30 through December 4 at Unity Theatre in Brenham, enjoy this hilarious play that is fun for both children and adults. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. BRENHAM
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WhAT’SHAPPeNING 6,000 other Texans as a highly trained volunteer of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Call (979) 823-1029 or visit www.brazosmg.org for applications and more information.
november 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ellison’s Greenhouse in Brenham presents a spectacularly beautiful display of poinsettias in all different colors, shapes, and sizes to get you into the Christmas spirit. For more information, call 1-(888) BReNHAM or visit www. ellisonsgreenhouses.com. november 6 at 2:30 p.m., downtown Bryan will play host to the 9th annual Veteran’s Day parade presented by the Bryan Rotary Club. The parade will begin in North Bryan and finish at the Lasalle Hotel. There is no charge to participate in the parade and schools and organizations in the local area are encouraged to do so. For more information, call (979) 693-1336. november 19-20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., come shop for Christmas decorations and gifts at the Holiday Home Tours, Trunk Show & Antique Sale. The sale is located at Giddings Stone Mansion and admission is $15 per person. For more information, call (979) 836-1690 or visit www. giddingsstonemansion.com. Through december 1, apply to become a Texas Master Gardener by submitting an application for the 2012 class, an opportunity to receive more than 50 hours of training and join
every Tuesday in november and december from 5 p.m. to 7p.m., Messina Hof Winery & Resort is hosting Aggie Night at The Wine Bar for Aggies to get together and sample wine. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463 or visit www.missinahof.com. november 3 from 3 p.m. to 5p.m., the Friends of the Symphony orchestra will present an afternoon tea and fashion show at the Miramont Country Club. “Dressed to a Tea” tickets are $50 per person with all proceeds benefiting the Brazos Valley symphony’s children education programs. For more information, call (979) 846-8172. Taste of B/CS is now offering web certificates sold at as low as a 40 percent discount for locally owned restaurants who participate in Taste of B/Cs. Online web certificates allow for a no-wait print-out immediately after purchase. Certificates are available on a first-come first-serve basis. To purchase a web certificate now, visit www. tasteofbcs.com. november 4-6, attend Festival Hill institute’s 14th Annual Theatre Forum’s three-day event celebrating the American Musical Theatre from 1860 to 1960. The audience will get a chance to experience every aspect of the musical theatre tradition with songs, spoken dialogue and dance. A schedule and more information is available online at www.festivalhill.org or by calling (979) 249-3129. november 5 at 7 p.m., the Margaret W. Rudder Performing Art Center at Rudder High school will host an annual Contemporary Dance Festival presented by the Brazos
Dance Collective. For anyone who loves dance, this is sure to be a must-attend event. For more information, visit www. brazosdance.org. november 5, the Alzheimer’s Association Brazos Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2011 will take place at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheatre in College station. Nearly 600 people are expected to participate in the 3k walk and fun run to help raise money and honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, visit www.alztex. org/walk or call (800) 272-3900. november 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Brazos Valley Chorale will kick off their 42nd season with a performance of “elijah” directed by Jess Wade. The show also will include the Texas A&M University Century singers and the Brazos Valley symphony Orchestra. For tickets or more information, visit www. bvchorale.org/season or call (979) 776-1776. november 10 and december 8 at 6:30 p.m., Messina Hof Winery & Resort will host the Cooking Party with the Vintage House Chef. On November 10, their chef will give you pointers about how to cook the best Thanksgiving dinner ever; on December 8, you can learn from the Chef about mushrooms, baking and desserts. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463 or visit www.messinahof.com. november 10-20 in downtown Brenham, unity Theatre presents a performance of “The Turn of the screw.” The story centers on a young governess who is haunted by tales of her dead predecessor. Performances are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and saturday at 8 p.m., and sunday at 4 p.m. For more information, call (979) 830-8358 or visit www.unitybrenham.org. november 11 at 6:30 p.m., Messina Hof Winery & Resort will present the Bonarrigo family and their Wine Premier Dinner.
enjoy a six-course menu and taste some of Messina Hof’s best wines while joining the Winemakers for dinner. On November 12, a Wine Premier Brunch with their Vintage Chef will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (979) 778-9463 or visit www. messinahof.com. november 11 and november18 at 5:30 p.m., the Hospice Auxiliary of Brazos Valley will sponsor two trips to visit two Holiday Markets: the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market in Houston and the Austin Junior League’s “A Christmas Affair” Market in Austin. Cost is $65 per trip. Reservation deadlines are November 5 for the Houston trip and November 12 for the Austin trip. For more information, call Helen Chuck at (979) 693-2241. november 12 at 3 p.m., the Singing Cadets of Texas A&M university will be giving a performance in honor of Veteran’s Day at the Festival Concert Hall in Round Top. The University’s premier men’s chorus will also perform a special tribute to David Guion, composer of “Home on the Range.” Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, visit www. festivalhill.org or call (979) 249-3129. november 13 and december 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., listen to live music and enjoy Messina Hof Winery & Resort’s award-winning wines at TGIWine sunday at the Wine Bar. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. november 18 at 6:30 p.m., tailgate Messina Hof style before the infamous Texas-Texas A&M football game. eat dinner and drink wine with friends and family as you watch the Aggies battle the Longhorns on the gridiron. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. november 20 and december
compiled by Travis Lawson 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., any young driver with a valid license can participate in an educational experience about how to control their car when things go wrong on the road. Half of the course is conducted in a classroom with the remainder of the course being taught in the car. The Teen Survival driving Academy will take place at Texas World speedway; cost is $195 to register for the class. For more information or to register, visit www.teensurvivaldriving .org or call (979) 690-2500. november 24 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., join Messina Hof for Thanksgiving dinner and holiday wine. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. november 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., take a journey back in time with Twilight Firelight at the Fanthorp. enjoy music, poetry, living history characters, stories and fun. Activities start at the Grimes County courthouse in Anderson and conclude at the Fanthorp Inn. For more information, call (936) 878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas. com. Beginning december 1 and continuing throughout the month, learn about Christmas celebrations in all cultures including German, english, African-American and Hispanic cultures at the Showers-Brown discovery Center at the star of the Republic Museum at Washington-on-the-Brazos state Historic site. For more information, call (936) 878-2461. december 1 is the reservation deadline for the december 4 “Holmes for the Holidays” Home Tour sponsored by saint Michael’s episcopal school. Take this opportunity to explore gorgeous historic homes from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and take advantage of the refreshments and transportation provided as part of the package. Tickets are $50 per person or $75 for a couple with only 60 reservations
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available for the tour. Call (979) 822-2715 for reservations before December 1. december 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Brenham, enjoy a parade to welcome in the Christmas season with hot tea and cider, entertainment, lighted streets and holiday shopping. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 1-(888) BReNHAM or visit www.downtownbrenham.com. december 2 at 6:30, come be a part of the Christmas Murder Mystery dinner presented by Messina Hof. Try to figure out why santa Clause has gone from giving presents to taking them. eat dinner and drink wine while you try to solve this Christmas mystery. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. december 3 at 4 p.m. in Round Top, the Festivalinstitute will present the Tchaikovsky’s nutcracker Ballet at the Festival Hill Concert Hall. Children of all ages are welcome. For tickets and more information, call (979) 249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. December 8 at 5:30 p.m., the ABWA Women of excellence will host the annual Holiday Party. Come celebrate the holidays with food, drinks, and fun and help support the ABWA Women of excellence. RsVP’s are required by 12 noon on the Monday before the party at hospitality@ abwawe.org. For more information, visit www.abwawe. org. december 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chappell Hill will host a holiday home tour and teddy bear parade that will allow participants to tour country homes, churches and historical sites. Maps and tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $15. The parade begins on Main street at the Visitor’s Center at 3 p.m. For more information, call (979) 836-6033. december 10 in Round Top, the Festival Hill Concert Hall will play host to the “Holiday Hoe-Down” featuring popular Christmas tunes by the Bayou City Chorale. Located off Highway 237 at 237 Jaster Rd, call (979) 2493129 or visit www.festivalhill.org for more information. december 10 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Winedale will take its town back in history with “Christmas in Winedale” at the Winedale Historical Complex. Activities such as blacksmithing, quilt-making, weaving, spinning and more will be on display. Admission is free for everyone. For more information, visit www.cah.utexas.edu. december 18-19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., independence will host its own Christmas experience complete with caroling, hot chocolate and cookies. six different churches will have live nativity scenes. Admission is free and the event will take place at the Independence Town square. For more information on “Bethlehem in Independence,” contact Audrey at audreys@texasbb.com. december 31, enjoy a secret agent themed new Years Eve celebration presented by Messina Hof. James Bond 007 will be the theme of this year’s party so drink a class of wine and welcome in the New Year spy-style. special drinks and food will be offered in celebration of 2012. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. November/December 2011 INSITE
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Museum of the American G.I.
A Living History Experience There
is the old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, but according to retired veteran Frank Kocman, Jr., sometimes a subject is worth 10,000 words, and that is part of the mission of The Museum of the American G.I. Opened in 2001 by Brent and Leisha Mullins and Emmett Fox to preserve the legacy of those who fought in war, the museum
is designed to be a living history tool for younger generations. Believing that schools are not presenting history in a way that is fascinating and draws children in, and wanting to create a local connection to wars that seem distant, the founders established the museum at 1303 Cherokee Street in College Station as a place for veterans to share personal history and create a living, local connection to history. The museum serves as a reposi repository of equipment, uniforms and memories of American Servicemen. In addition to putting a local face on the history of war, the Museum of the American G.I. has created a network for area veterans. Open Monday through Fri Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum is important to veterans in part because signifiit preserves articles signifi cant to military history. The
museum also connects the personal experience of local veterans with the many events written about in history books. The museum’s collection includes armored vehicles, artillery and 20th century weapons of war, uniforms and artifacts. It is also home to one of the nation’s most complete libraries of technical and training manuals for military vehicles and weapons. The Brazos Valley is one of the top regions in the nation for veterans because of Texas A&M University and the Corps of Cadets military history. Many veterans returned to civilian life after experiencing combat and witnessing brutality that few people can relate to without having served in World War II or Vietnam. Many veterans came back from the war and kept their experiences to themselves feeling as if they could not relate to those who hadn’t served. Because of the Museum of the American G.I., those veterans have both a place to connect to others who know the experience of service and war and also to share those experiences so the next generations can learn from what has gone before. i
Veterans day Celebration Will Bring History to Life The Museum of the American G.I. will be hosting a Veterans Day Celebration, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and parking is free, though donations to support the museum are welcome. “The Museum of the American G.I. wants to make history intriguing to people of all ages,” says retired veteran Frank Kocman, Jr. “This celebration is meant to make all people excited and interested in history. There will be historic artifacts that have been restored to their original state and we will be doing live re-enactments of actual battles from World War II. “The celebration will be very family oriented in order to cultivate a spirit of interest and learning within the hearts of youngsters and to encourage older veterans to talk about their experience. The day will be free and all are welcome to attend. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be available, and the Brazos Valley Bombers are setting up their UPA kids park for the children to play on. There will also be several veteran authors there such as Daniel Flores and Bill Buchanan to talk with about their books and their personal experiences.” The event will be held at 19124 Highway 6 South, just past Santa’s Wonderland in College Station. Country music artist and Gulf War veteran Jeffrey Charles will perform from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.magicstx.org or call (979) 739-4037.
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GETINVOLVeD by Margaret Ann Thurmond
Heed The Call
Helping Hands & Willing Hearts Needed this Holiday Season I
n a time when unemployment remains high, fires ravage homes and hurricanes flood
neighborhoods, many people will be left in a cold, dark place this the holiday season. According to Feeding America, at least 23.6 percent of all children are at risk of food insecurity in the Brazos Valley alone, or 1 in 6 on a household level. Whether you serve food to a hungry community neighbor or hand a gift to a small child, many in the community are working together to ensure every person does not go without over the holidays. The following are a few organizations with a need for helping hands this holiday season. November/December 2011 INSITE
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Still Creek Ranch
Blue Christmas
Still Creek Ranch is a small haven for children from broken homes. Still Creek houses 33 children in three separate cottages and their beds are always full. The organization is completely run by donations and every little bit helps. The house parents have 70 children at their school to feed every day; their commuting children often come from low-income backgrounds. Still Creek accepts any and all help around the holiday season. “Most kids with families go home to a hungry table,” Director Margaret O’Quinn says when explaining their needs over Christmas. They look for smaller food baskets to send home with the children. Oftentimes the children will make the food they’ve received at home, so Still Creek asks for non-perishables such as canned-goods or instant potatoes. O’Quinn stresses the need for jackets, blankets, and comforters for the oncoming winter. Organizations or individuals can sponsor a child for $25, $50 or $100 dollars. Anyone who would like to sponsor a child can make donations at www.stillcreekranch.org through a Pay Pal account. Checks may be mailed payable to Still Creek Ranch. All donations also may be dropped off on-site or picked up by Still Creek’s staff.
Christmas for some children this year may be delivered by a man in a blue suit, who happens to be a member of the Bryan Police Officers Association. Officers encounter low-income families and see poverty first-hand while on duty. Blue Christmas provides gifts for children and families nominated by the Bryan Police Officers. They ask for new or gently used toys to provide for children of all ages. “A week or two before Christmas we try to bring them gifts to make it more special,” Officer John Agnew says when asked about the delivery process. Bins will be located in the lobby of the Bryan Police Department for everyone who wants to contribute. They will have booths set up for donations during the First Friday celebration in downtown Bryan as well as Holiday in the Park. The tentative date for Blue Christmas delivery is December 10, and gifts will be accepted until December 3. Anyone who would like to donate money for gifts can drop off cash or checks to the Bryan Police Department. Checks are made payable to the Bryan Police Officers Association.
Scotty’s House Scotty’s House provides a child with a voice during a time of need. Any child who comes forward claiming physical or sexual abuse is referred to Scotty’s House through Child Protective Services and given support and medical care. The organization provides medical tests, free counseling, and works with law enforcement to meet the needs of the family. Scotty’s House is always looking for volunteers and those who want to donate gifts over the holiday season. Serving children in a seven-county region, there is a large need for donations, but any surplus is shared with CPS to ensure all contributions are used. Scotty’s House is located at 2424 Kent Street in Bryan. Any donations or gifts may be dropped off 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gifts must be unwrapped and dropped off at least a few days before Christmas.
The Salvation Army As you walk around the mall or stop by the bank around the holidays, you may see a medium-sized Christmas tree in the corner. The tree holds something far more valuable than ornaments – a child’s name with a list of wants and needs. The program provides gifts for children, from newborns to 14-year-olds. According to Lt. Monica Contreras of the Salvation Army, last year the Angel Trees served 2,200 children and those numbers may rise this year.
The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is only one of the opportunities for someone to get involved in. The Kettle program is Salvation Army’s largest fundraiser and involves ringing the bell outside of various locations. The Salvation Army is always looking for volunteers to donate their time. Applications for volunteers are taken 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2506 Cavitt Ave. The Angel Trees will be placed around the community on November 18 with the main tree inside Post Oak Mall. The last day to donate gifts is December 15.
Brazos Valley Food Bank “A well balanced lunch can be a feast for someone else,” Executive Director Theresa Mangapora explains when describing the needs of families who go hungry. Last year the Brazos Valley Food Bank provided services for more than 44,000 individuals, 43 percent of them being children. The Food Bank is always looking for volunteers to participate in food drives, donating, or putting food boxes together. “It’s an easy exercise and a way for groups to get out and do something meaningful,” Mangapora says. The Food Bank tries to match a volunteer’s interests with the organizations needs so it can be an enjoyable experience. Their largest holiday event is the Food for Families Food Drive with KBTX on December 7. The Food Drive has volunteers to run the event; it’s up to people in the community to bring food donations to make the event a success. Food donations can be dropped off at the Food Bank warehouse, 1514 Shiloh Ave. in Bryan, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Collection barrels are also available at most grocery stores in town. Visit www.bvfb.org for more information on the types of foods most needed.
Independence Harley-Davidson Toy Drive Santa might be seen this year wearing a leather jacket and riding a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle instead of a sled. Independence Harley-Davidson Toy Drive handdelivers toys to children in need. The group will rev up their engines with a trailer in tow on December 3. This will be the 23rd year for the drive and donations will be accepted beginning in November. In the past, the trailers have been filled with clothes, toys, beds, and anything else to provide for eight families in need. “We focus on the kids, but if there are things the family needs to survive we [will] do that,” says Marketing Director Heather Beran. Cash or check donations may be brought to Independence Harley-Davidson at 4101 Texas Hwy 6 in College Station. Checks should be made payable to Brazos De Dios Foundation. Donations will be accepted until December 3; donations received after the deadline will be used next year. i November/December 2011 INSITE
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CoMMuNITYOUTReACH by Margaret Ann Thurmond
ON NOVEMBER 12, the Junior League of Bryan/ College Station will celebrate 30 years of volunteering at their annual Charity Ball. Amid the music, live band and a return of The Follies will be reflections on the impact of the League and its service to the community over the past three decades. “The Junior League is a community service organization focused on improving the lives of children and youth in Bryan/College Station,” says Lizett Hawkins, League president. Begun in 1982 as The Service League with 108 charter members, the group was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues International in 1988. Today, 380 active Junior League members take on a variety of projects each year all aimed at enriching the lives and education of area children. Through donations and service, Junior League has contributed more than $2 million to the Bryan/College Station area, Hawkins says. “Just last year we donated 10,000 hours of trained volunteer hours,” Hawkins says. The League encourages its members to be service leaders in the community with projects and fundraisers that reach out to children in need. The annual Stuff the Bus drive provides school supplies for 15,000 children each year. Other events include the annual Charity Ball, Downtown Bryan Fun Run, and the annual Bargain Blitz. The League partners with other non-profit organizations each year including the Backpack Program of the Brazos Valley Food Bank. The program provides backpacks filled with nutritious food for children in need to take home on the weekends when they don’t have access t o
school-provided meals. The League also assists with the Special Olympics Fall Classic with Junior League members serving on the organizing committee, assisting with events and presenting awards during the Fall Classic. The League partners with the Boys & Girls Club of the
Brazos Valley and assists with events such as the Boys & Girls Club’s Fall Fest as well as their Spring Dance and Book Up Texas. Each September, the Junior League hosts a community forum where interested groups can learn how the League supports organizations with funds and volunteer service hours. Opportunity Knocks is another program that enables the Junior League to respond to a one-time, immediate community need. This committee provides volunteers and monetary grants to a wide range of community agencies not already supported by the League’s established projects. It’s a partnership that has enriched countless lives, both among Junior League members and the community members they serve. For women looking to become more involved in volunteering, the Junior League encourages new members, holding an orientation each spring where women are invited to learn about the organization. New members must be sponsored by a Junior League member, and a provisional membership is served during the first year. Full membership requirements can be reviewed at jlbcs.org. i
30th Celebration ... HAVE A BALL! Annual Charity Ball november 12 You don’t have to be member of Junior League to support the organization’s mission of volunteerism on behalf of children. donations and sponsorships of annual Junior League events are welcome. Those who choose to support the Junior League by attending the annual Charity Ball will be rewarded with an exciting evening of entertainment on november 12 at the College Station Hilton. “We have an excellent band, The Wonders, that’s proven to bring down the house,” says Shannon Madlock, Junior League public relations chair. The League is also bringing back Follies, skits performed by well-known community members. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and the evening includes dinner, a dance, The Follies and an auction. For sponsorship information, visit jlbcs.org. For Charity Ball tickets, call (979) 774-4759 or email jrleague@suddenlinkmail.com.
Plan Ahead The Junior League’s Family Fun Run, held February 11 beginning at 9 a.m., is for runners of all shapes and sizes. To register, visit www.active.com. For more information, email funrun@jlbcs.org. The League’s annual Bargain Blitz will be held March 3 and funds raised support Junior League operating costs while providing gently used items at bargain prices to community shoppers. To donate items or for more information, visit www.jlbcs.org.
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DoGOOD Story & Photos by Margaret Ann Thurmond
A Kitchen With a Calling
Brenham Restaurant Serves a Hearty Meal of Hope
HUNGRy DINERS LURED By THE AROMA of chicken fried chicken or old-fashioned pork chops into The Cannery Kitchen can be forgiven for thinking they’ve stumbled on just another eatery amid the many shops and restaurants that call downtown Brenham home. The difference is this restaurant has a mission – Faith Mission – and while you’re feeling satisfied by the home-style food, you also can be satisfied that you’ve helped others feed themselves. The Cannery Kitchen is just one program of Faith Mission, established in 1985 by Bob Barry to fulfill his vision of helping others who have experienced homelessness. Through the help of the Brenham Ministerial Association, Barry created Faith Mission to help the homeless become self-sustaining, which in turn betters the community. “We call it a hand up, not a hand-
out,” says Deputy Director Randy Wells. Located in the middle of downtown Brenham, Faith Mission is positioned to provide easy access for anyone who needs a helping hand. Other mission services include emergency housing and a health center in addition to Cannery Kitchen. The Cannery Kitchen got its name from an original building on-site that was constructed under the Works Progress Administration as a place where food donated by local farmers would be canned and distributed to the poor. The original building, located behind the Kitchen, is in the process of being turned into an antique store to further fund the Mission. A multiuse facility, Cannery Kitchen serves as a community center, host to the Rotary Club and other events and as the community’s disaster relief area. Its computer lab allowed staff and volunteers to help displaced persons register with FEMA after Hurricane Ike. Faith Mission’s Health Service Center provides a walk-in service for the uninsured. “It’s there Executo help people who have no other options,” Execu tive Director J.D. Young says. The WIC County Health Department and MAP are included in the facility. “It’s more effective if we work together,” Young says. Faith Mission offers several housing options for those in need. Their shelter houses 30 to 50 residents each night, many single mothers with children. The Mission has eight apartment units
that have around 80 residents. The units are separated into men’s and women’s dorms, and offers units for families. If someone is looking for long-term help, Faith Mission gives rent and utility assistance. Faith Mission’s Work Leadership Program allows its residents to become contributing members of society. The program puts people to work 40 hours a week for a small stipend, and the mission provides free room and board. According to Board Member Tom O’Neill, it builds confidence and allows people to work their way back into society. “We look for attitude and people [who] try,” Young says. Volunteering is at the core of Faith Mission, keeping the mission programs alive. Most volunteers are put in Higgins Branch, the mission’s thrift store operation. Other areas require a certain skill set, such as the Health Service Center. However volunteers and those in need connect at Faith Mission, the experience stays with a person even after they leave, becoming a part of each person’s life. “We try to build relationships,” Young says. “We work together every day.” iF You Go The Cannery Kitchen is open seven days a week serving a buffet-style lunch. Prices are $7.97 per person Monday through Friday for all you can eat and $7.27 for one time through the buffet. Seniors page $6.77. Prices on Saturday and Sunday are $8.97; $7.97 and $7.47. For more information about Faith Mission in Brenham, visit www.FaithMission.us. i November/December 2011 INSITE
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Visit Another World …
Read a Book
Local authors pen a wide array of titles by Megan Roiz
The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells Night Shade Books, $14.95
FROM A pICTORIAL BOOK that chronicles the history of College Station to a science fiction novel following the hardships of a shapeshifter hiding in a river valley, Brazos Valley is home to successful authors who have created texts that appeal to an array of reading tastes. Bryan resident Martha Wells has penned 10 successful fantasy novels with publishers Tor Books and HarperCollins. Her newest novel, The Cloud Roads,, is published by Night Shade Books. Wells, who says her life goal has always been to be a successful writer, is “really happy and grateful to be doing this. It’s not an easy profession to get into, so I’m very fortunate being where I am.” As expected, writing a novel is not simple or easy. “For a novel, it takes me about a year, start to finish, more or less, to complete it,” says Wells. “As a writer, you have to be persistent and have to come back to your work every day. You have to go back and keep working on it even if you get discouraged.” Aspiring novelists would do well to heed Wells’ advice. Her most recent novel received a starred review from Publishers Weekly: “Wells…merrily ignores genre conventions as she spins an exciting adventure around an alien hero who anyone can identify with.”
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Wells, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology, uses her education to fuel the creativity and authenticity in her far-flung words. “It helps me in the fact that I write fantasy,” she says. “I make up different worlds and settings, which isn’t an easy thing to do for everyone. You can’t really do that without knowing how real cities and places and cultures work.” Many of her works, including a number of short stories and nonfiction articles, have been published in eight languages and enjoy a world-wide following. “I usually do a lot of nonfiction reading to get inspiration for characters,” Wells says. “For settings, there is a website called the Atlas Obscura. They have pictures of different places, strange monuments and odd landscapes. I usually go there to look at the pictures and gain inspiration for my settings.” Reviews of her novels often mention that characters are not only believable but also are relatable. “I think you have to be a good observer. You have to pay attention to other people and why they do things, what they say, how they act. You also have to know yourself. “Usually, I like to focus on loneliness and feeling as an outsider. My stories tend to focus on trying to find your place in a world where you don’t normally fit,” she says. “The Cloud Roads is a story about just that.”
Let the Children Come to Me Bible Stories for Children by Sharon Burton Tate Publishing, $8.99 Bryan resident Sharon Burton is the recently published author of Let the Children Come to Me, which retells many much-loved Bible stories in simpler and easier to understand ways. In order to explain the stories of the Bible better to younger readers, Burton uses familiar language and practical illustrations. The history of events, people enacting them and the meaning behind each story are clarified and emphasized so that readers of all ages find them accessible.
Be Still … and Know That I am God by Charles L. Mashburn $24.95 Be Still…and Know That I am God by Charles L. Mashburn was written to share a life with God through the eyes of a common man. Inspired by his mother, whose picture adorns the cover of his book, Mashburn writes encouraging words to share with others each day of the year in this book of devotions. The book encourages readers to trust God on a day-to-day basis. “My intent is to encourage the reader to seek God and the path He would have them travel, emphasizing that each of us has a part in God’s greater scheme.”
College Station, Images of America by Glenn D. Davis Arcadia Publishing, $21.99 College Station is a pictorial by Glenn D. Davis chronicles the vibrant history of College Station and Texas A&M University. Davis, who was born in Bryan, uses archived, historical photos and extended captions in his book to paint a fresh look at local history through his own, unique lens. The book introduces first settlers like Harvey Mitchell and traces the development of Texas’ first land-grant college. i
november 12, award-winning local author Kathi Appelt will present, “What Makes Your Characters Tick?” at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and illustrators Brazos Valley conference. The conference, “Connections & Craft 2011,” will be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at A&M united Methodist Church, 417 university dr., in College Station. Two editors from new York publishing houses, Martha Mihalick of Greenwillow Books and Claudia Gabel of Katherine Tegan Books, are also part of the conference faculty, along with author-illustrator Brian Floca and authors doris Fisher and Molly Blaisdell. Conference fees are $135 for SCBWi members and $155 for non-members. A downloadable registration form is available at http://tinyurl.com/scbwi-bv. For more information contact Regional Advisor Liz Mertz atlizBmertz@gmail.com. Books sales at the conference will include titles by the faculty, their recommendations, and works by SCBWi members attending the conference. College Station resident Appelt is the author of more than 30 books for children and young adults. Her picture book, Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America (HarperCollins, 2005) was given the “Growing Good Kids Award for Excellence in Children’s Literature.” Reviewers have described her first novel, The Underneath, a haunting story of love and survival in the pine forests of East Texas, as a classic. it was named a national Book Award Finalist, a newbery Honor Book, and most recently awarded the PEn uSA Literature for Children Award. Her newest book is Keeper, published by Atheneum, 2010. November/December 2011 INSITE
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Hospice Brazos Valley (HBV) recently announced the appointment of dr. Bret Hood as the Medical director of the organization. A graduate of The University of Texas – Houston Medical school, Dr. Hood completed his residency at Hermann-LBJ Community Medicine Residency Program. The national Board has certified him for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Hood visits patients wherever they receive care, providing the full
scope of palliative and hospice services to assist patients and families in achieving quality of life. He also directs hospice in-patient services in Hospice Brazos Valley’s new in-patient facility. Capitalizing on Dr. Hood’s expertise, Hospice Brazos Valley will also seek to expand the organization’s outreach to the community. Of special importance is the commitment to increase palliative and hospice education for medical and nursing students. For more information regarding Dr. Hood or Hospice Brazos Valley, contact the Bryan office at (979) 8212266. Ahmad Kamal Rahman and the Muslim Community of Brazos Valley, “Muslims for Peace,” held a blood drive called “Muslims for Life” to honor and commemorate the victims of 9/11 in recognition of the tragedy and great loss of
life on that day. It was a great cause and people from all races,
religions and all walks of life participated as 36 people came
out to donate blood, a huge success for the first year. This national concept will be an annual event in september in coming years. Local attorneys R. Hal Moorman
and Steve Haley of the Brenham law firm Moorman, Tate, Urquhart, Haley, Upchurch & Yates, LLP, have once again been selected by a vote of their peers as Texas Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly magazine. Moorman and Haley were identified by a panel of the state’s top law practitioners as being among the top five percent of the attorneys in Texas. each January, over 57,000 ballots are mailed to attorneys across Texas and they are asked to vote for the best lawyers that they have personally observed in action. scores are based on the number and the type of votes received, with more weight given to votes from lawyers from other firms. Finalists are chosen by blue ribbon panels comprised of peers in each area of practice. Moorman was selected as a Texas super Lawyer in the area of estate planning and probate practice, and Haley was selected
in the area of real estate law. Mathnasium is a one-of-a-kind learning center that recently opened in Bryan. It specializes in a math-only curriculum that is tailored specifically to each child, and employs a variety of learning modalities to help each child develop “number Sense.” Mathnasium is locally owned and operated by James and Jennifer Speer. Jennifer speer, a successful businesswoman with a strong background in math, chose to sell her previous business to open Mathnasium of Bryan/College station. The dream that she and James share is to positively impact society by improving the education of children. Mathnasium is located in Bryan at the kroger’s shopping Center on Boonville Rd. For more information, call (979) 774-2939.
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