OctOber 20132013 Board of Directors

ChairmanKURT PODESZWA

Camp For All

First Vice ChairLIZ HOPKINS

Hopkins Distributing andStella Designs & Solutions

Second Vice ChairmanWESLEY BRINKMEYER

Bluebonnet ElectricCooperative

SecretaryMICHAEL GROVES

The Artex Group

TreasurerJIM BAKER

Brenham Fitness Centers

Immediate Past ChairmanBRICE MILLIORN

Edward Jones Investments

BARRY BRASSKwik Kopy Business Center

KERRI HAMILTONFirst Baptist Church School

DEBBIE HAVERSRR Donnelley

JOEL ROMOAmerican Heart Association

RICKY BOEKERCity of Brenham-Fire Chief

COY FONTENOTKruse Village

MICHAEL HAYWOODMission Brenham

JUDI HOUSTONBrazos Valley Schools

Credit Union

RENEE MUELLERWashington County Attorney

MICHAEL WATTSBrenham ISD —

Brenham High School

DENNIS CROWSONBlinn College

ASH PATELBest Western Inn–Brenham

GRACIE SLATTERYBrenham Clinic

TIFFANY WINKLESBlue Bell Creameries

“BUSINESS AFTER HOURS”washington county’s favorite networking event

sponsored by

Brenham Clinic“Paint the Town Pink”

and show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness

Hosted at theHasskarl-Giddings Imaging Center693 North Market Street - Brenham

Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m.Enjoy great networking and refreshments.

Bring plenty of business cards to share with other members. Free for Chamber members and all employees.

Special beverages provided by Mike Hopkins Distributing.

Learn more about Brenham Clinic at www.BrenhamClinic.com

Ladies, Get ready to have some fun!The Chamber is pleased to an-

nounce the launch of ticket sales and promotions of this new event, coming up on Tuesday, October 29, 2013.

Would you like to spend a fun evening with friends checking out dozens of booths filled with jewelry, clothes, furniture, hand-made crafts, spa and salon prod-ucts, travel getaways, gold and silver buying and more? There will also be delicious food and

desserts, cold drinks, fashion shows, and a great raffle.

If that sounds good, then plan to pick up tickets for you and your girlfriends for this brand new Washington County Chamber event.

Members were mailed infor-mation about how to get involved. There are still sponsorship oppor-tunities and exhibit spaces avail-able. Full details are posted on www.BrenhamTexas.com under

“News & Events.” (Click the pink “Ladies Night Out” link!) Exhibit spaces are only $35, and sponsor-ships start at $100. Not only will this be a fun event, it can provide great exposure for your products or services…in front of a crowd of happy, decision-making ladies!

Tickets are $30 per person. You will enjoy all the fun you could ask for in one exciting eve-ning! All of the great exhibitors

and sponsors are posted online at www.BrenhamTexas.com. Check out the list and plan to attend. You can also feel good about this shopping spree…proceeds will benefit Washington County Wild-flower Reseeding projects!

Call the Chamber at (979) 836-3695 to get more information and to purchase tickets. We hope to see all the lovely ladies in the community on October 29!

Want some low-cost/no-cost marketing ideas?

Want simple ways toget more online exposure?

Attend this fun and informative one-hour session to hear the

latest on what benefits are available to you as a Chamber member.

Tuesday, October 15 at 5:30pmChamber Conference Room

If you wish, bring your laptop or tablet for hands-on help at the session!

There is no fee for Chamber Members to attend.

Contact Member Services Manager Jane Hinzefor details or to R.S.V.P. at jane@brenhamtexas.com

All Chamber members will receive a ballot to elect new directors to the Chamber Board this month. Members vote to elect 7 new board members each year, and they each serve a three-year term.

A nominating committee assigned by the Chairman of the Board developed the following list of candidates. Members have the option to write-in candidates on the bal-lot, if they choose.

Nominees for the 2013 election include:Sharon Brass Owner, Director of Marketing Services - Kwik Kopy

Business CenterBorn in Amarillo, raised in Dallas, Sharon began man-

aging the printing/word processing department at El Cen-tro College at age 19. By 21, she was traveling the coun-try for Wang Laboratories. Following that, she managed a large computer operation, trained and supported sales & marketing professionals, and later at Compaq, direct-ed marketing teams to globally launch products, manage trade shows, build websites and create collateral. In 1999 she founded Market Dimensions in Houston and in 2004 she opened Parcel Plus, now Kwik Kopy Business Center, in Brenham, with husband, Barry. She continued operat-ing Market Dimensions and since 2007, her marketing team has been operating as part of Kwik Kopy, working with local clients. Sharon has served on the Board for Ro-tary Club of Washington County since 2008 as PR chair. Since 2009, she has led the annual fundraiser, Washington County Demolition Derby. She also volunteers for Main Street Brenham, where she helped plan and open Toubin Park in 2011. After 2 years of historical research, she di-rected the creation of the park’s historical displays and au-thored the book, “The Burning of Brenham.” Sharon has also volunteered for Brenham Heritage Museum, creating an exhibit about the Giddings brothers of Texas. She is now writing her second book on the topic to benefit the Museum. Sharon volunteered with Main Street Brenham to plan and manage the first annual Brenham ISD Local History Day in May 2013, and plans are in the works to continue and expand the program in 2014.

Cathy ColeRealtor/Partner - Heritage Texas Country PropertiesCathy has over two decades of experience buying and

selling private residences, farms and ranches. She has amassed a record of success that includes 30 Top Producer titles, and the South Central Texas Board of REALTORS® recognized Cathy as their first two-time “REALTOR® of the Year 1997 & 2005.” In 2013, she was awarded the People’s Choice Award for Best Realtor. She is a partner in Heritage Texas Country Properties, and a graduate and trainer of Texas Realtors Leadership Program. After living in Southern California, London, Italy, Africa, the Middle East and Houston, Cathy settled with her family in Bren-ham over 30 years ago. She has served as Secretary and Vice-Chair of the Texas REALTORS® Land Institute and on the Government Affairs Committee for the National Association of Realtors. She is a founding member and Director of the Texas Land Brokers Network. She has been

a member of Political Involvement Committee Board for the Texas Association of Realtors for five year and serves on the Land Use Committee. She also served on the Tex-as Association of REALTORS®’ Professional Standards Committee for eight years. A dedicated mother and grand-mother, Cathy believes that strong communities begin at home. She volunteers countless hours to charities to help ensure that Washington County and surrounding areas are better places to live and work.

Suzy HankinsOwner/Manager - Ant Street InnBorn and raised in the Texas Hill County, Suzy has

always loved bluebonnets and hot summers. Venturing north for college, she attended Texas Christian Univer-sity in Ft. Worth. (Go Frogs!) There she met her husband, business partner and friend, Keith. After receiving a BBA in marketing from TCU in 1988, she worked for Ameri-can Airlines, married Keith and had two children, Joyce and Tommy. She was blessed to be a stay-at-home mother while her children were growing up. During those years she volunteered and worked with schools and churches teaching, serving and mentoring. In 2006 they moved to another country named Missouri, where she learned Texas hospitality is truly unique and Southern hospitality is a gift. After six years abroad, it was time to return home! Ant Street Inn brought Suzy and Keith to Brenham in 2012 where they now enjoy a quiet home, a busy inn, and lots of amazing things in Washington County.

M. Chad GerkeOwner - The Gerke Law Firm, PLLCChad was born in Brenham and graduated from Bren-

ham High School. He has a double B.S. from Texas A&M University and obtained his law degree from South Texas College of Law. After making partner with a prominent Houston law firm, Chad later opened The Gerke Law Firm in 2012. The Gerke Law Firm has offices in Washington

County and Fort Bend County. Chad has been recognized in Texas SuperLawyers-Rising Stars (top lawyers under the age of 40) and has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV,” the highest legal ability and ethics rating given by Martin-dale-Hubbell. He and his wife, Sara, have two daughters and are members of Harvest United Methodist Church in Sienna Plantation.

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GROUP BUYING POWERChamber members can now get major savings on

credit card payment processing.Learn about our new member benefit program.

Contact Will Watson at (979) 345-2988 • will.watson@infintechllc.com

www.infintechllc.com

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Page Michel, President & CEOJane Hinze, Member Services ManagerLu Hollander, CVB Adv. & PR Manager

Jenny Mills, Visitor Center ManagerDebby Welch, Visitor Center Assistant

Megan McCoy, Communication CoordinatorJudy Hyman, Group Mktg. & Services Coor.

Cheryl Sevin, BookkeeperSupport Staff: Marge Runge,

Jeanine Presswood and Darlene Denman.

www.brenhamtexas.com

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Working for YOU!As a Chamber member, your promotional information

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WEBSITEwww.BrenhamTexas.com

Unique VisitorsSept. 2013 — 6,408

Total PagesSept. 2013 — 13,341

Visitor CenterSept. 2013 — 364

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WEBSITEwww.VisitBrenhamTexas.com

Unique VisitorsSept. 2013 — 8,243

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Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...

Brenham National

BankBrenham

Clinic — Brenham

Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...

Metropolitan Water

Company, L.P.

Bluebonnet Electric

of Brenham

BRENhAM

Welcome New

MembersCHAMPION FELLOWSHIPPastor: Tim Webb304 E. Lubbock StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-277-9090shirleysmith@chalmpionfellowship.orgwww.championfellowship.orgChurches

HARMEL ELECTRICOwner: Jeff Harmel11585 U.S. 290 West (Physical Address)P.O. Box 195 (Mailing Address)Burton, Texas 77835Phone: 979-421-0402harmelelectric@yahoo.comContractors-Electrical

LESLIE WOOD CONSULTING, LLCOwner: Leslie WoodP.O. Box 546 (Mailing Address)Burton, Texas 77835Phone: 979-203-5302leslie@lesliewoodconsulting.comwww.lesliewoodconsulting.comBusiness Consulting/Training

PASTOR ROSS SHELTON505 S. Berlin Road (Physical Address)Brenham, Texas 77833P.O. Box 2245 (Mailing Address)Brenham, Texas 77834Phone: 979-836-2807rshelton@fbc-brenham.orgIndividual

JOHN L STUDER, DDS, MSOwner: John Studer, DDS MS1704 South Blue Bell RoadBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-836-6160drstuderbraces@gmail.comwww.drreevesbraces.comOrthodontists

Renewing Chamber Members

September 1-31Thanks to the following members for continuing

your investment in the Chamber. You are long-term “partners” in our mission to promote and preserve this great community, and we appreciate your confidence in the Chamber’s ability to promote your business.

Boy Scouts of America — 6 yearsBrenham Miniature Horses — 2 yearsMichele Bright, DDS — 3 yearsHaulright — 10 yearsLas Fuentes Mexican Restaurant — 9 yearsPomegranate/Funky Art Cafe — 10 yearsGeorgia and Bob Sowers — 8 years

Michael PittmanCOO/CNO - Scott & White Hospital-BrenhamMichael is a Texas native, born in Anson County, raised in

the Abilene area, mostly living on a family ranch where his parents still reside. He went into the military at a young age and received most of his clinical education from the ARMY. He started out as an EMT, then PARAMEDIC and finally an RN. He has been in the medical field now for over 25 years, serving in the military and as a civilian. He is an RN with BSN, MBA and am a PHD (c), which he plans to finish some-time before 50! He says he is blessed to have married last year a wonderful lady (and her family) from North Carolina/ Vir-ginia. He now has 3 daughters, 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats and assorted fish.

Nathan Wade Area General Manager - Suddenlink CommunicationsNathan was born and raised in Abilene and attended Abilene

High School and Cisco Junior College where he completed stud-ies in criminal justice. Nathan holds a Texas Peace officer certifi-cation as well as certifications in hostage and crises negotiations from The Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators and the F.B.I. He has spent 16 years in the communications industry working in several management capacities across Texas, primarily invest-ing time in markets that need attention. Time outside of work is spent with wife, Christi, and their four children working on their ranch, tending to the small cow-calf operation they own or keeping a close eye on the honey apiary which they have several beehives in. Nathan attends First Baptist Church of Burton and is a member of the Central Texas Bee Keepers Association, the Brenham Rotary Club, and the Young Professionals of Washing-ton County.

Randy WeidemannProducer - Van Dyke Rankin InsuranceBorn in Bryan, Randy has lived in Brenham his entire life.

He attended Brenham schools from K-12 and graduated in 1991. He received an Associates in Arts degree from Blinn College in 1993, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiol-ogy from Sam Houston State University in 1996. He started his career in Insurance in 1997 with Van Dyke Rankin where he currently serves on the Board of Directors. He has attained LUTCF and CIC designations, which are highly respected among Insurance Professionals in the Industry. He and his wife, Jolie, have two sons: Dane, age 5, and Cade, age 1. He is a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church and belongs to several other organizations, some related to Insur-ance and others part of the local community, including the Washington County Blue Blazers.

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Following this election, as of January 2014, the remainder of the Chamber Board will include:

Immediate Past Chair: Kurt Podeszwa — Camp For AllDirectors — terms expire December 2014: Ricky Boeker — City of Brenham-Fire Chief Coy Fontenot — Kruse Village Michael Haywood — Mission Brenham Liz Hopkins — Mike Hopkins Distributing Company Judi Houston — Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Renee Mueller — County Attorney Michael Watts — Brenham ISD-Brenham High SchoolDirectors — terms expire December 2015: Wesley Brinkmeyer, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Dennis Crowson, Blinn College Michael Groves, The Artex Group Ash Patel, Best Western Inn-Brenham Gracie Slattery, Brenham Clinic Tiffany Winkles, Blue Bell CreameriesThe election ballot is mailed to the primary representative of

each Chamber member business/organization. Please call the Chamber office if you do not receive a ballot by October 15.

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We are excited about bringing this fun activity to our area for geocachers who visit Brenham/Washington Coun-ty, and we hope you are excited about embarking on the tour! As we move forward with development, we want to update you on the latest progress!

We are now ready to form the GEOforce! You qualify to be on the GEOforce if you:

• Are excited about Geocaching

• Live in the Brenham/Washington County area • Are open to helping maintain caches we place along

the tour• Have spare time during the week to meet, plan, and

place caches• Have ideas for placement, containers, geocoins, swag,

etc. This is a big project, so it’s going to take some time to

put all the pieces into action, but once it’s done it will be a really fun aspect of visiting Washington County. Our

area has a lot of unique and fun things to do, but some of it is still a mystery to visitors. The goal is, by adding this official GEOtour, more sites will get the attention they deserve and draw visitors from around the world! We will continue to update you as developments are made so you will be ready to go geocaching as soon as the tour is made live!

If you are local geocacher and want to participate in implementing this GEOtour, please contact Jenny Mills at jenny@brenhamtexas.com or 979-836-3696.

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ChAMBER JOB OPENINGReceptionist

This full-time position requires good computer skills, great phone etiquette and a friendly attitude. Duties include greeting visitors and callers, providing community information, database input, and administrative support. Must be knowledgeable about this community and proficient in MS Office software programs (Word, Outlook, Excel).

Must have own transportation, be able to lift and carry 25 pounds, and attend some evening events. Send resume with cover letter by Oct. 15 by email to apply@brenhamtexas.com.

Blue BlazersJOLENE CURTISTexas AgFinance

TIFFANY COMPTON-FALKHodde Real Estate Company

JOYCE DICKSCHATBrenham National Bank

JOHANNA FATHEREERE/MAX Advantage

WENDY FRAzIERBBVA Compass

PAM GREENRE/MAX Advantage

EDDIE HARRISON Individual Member

JARED HARTMANSeidel, Schroeder & Company

TAMMY JASTER City of Brenham-

Blue Bell Aquatic Center

FLORENCE JULIANBlue Bell Creameries

BRICE MILLIORN Edward Jones Investments

LINDA PIPESIndividual Member

CHRISTY SCHLOTTMANNExpress Employment

Professionals

RANDY WEIDEMANN Van Dyke Rankin & Company

BARBARA WILGANOWSKI Spherion Staffing

Joyce is currently employed at Brenham National Bank as an Assistant Vice Presi-dent/Personal Banker. She has been em-ployed with Brenham National Bank for the past 13 years. Working at Brenham National Bank has been very rewarding. Having the chance to meet and getting to know so many wonderful people and being involved in the community has been a great experience.

Joyce has been a member of the Wash-ington County Blue Blazers for the past 41⁄2 years, having recently served as the Re-cording Secretary in 2012. She was the 2010

Blue Blazer of the Year, a 2006 Graduate of the Washington County Chamber of Com-merce Leadership Class, and has volun-teered with Junior Achievement. Joyce en-joys being involved in the community and looks forward to many more great years.

Joyce is married to Brian Dickschat and they have two sons: Joseph, 20, a Junior at Texas A&M University and John Lane, 13, an 8th Grader at Brenham Junior High School. They are members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In her free time, Joyce en-joys spending time with her family.

BLUE BLAZER SPOTLIGhT

Joyce Dickschat

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTHospice Wreaths

With only two months ‘til Christmas, it’s time to get ready for the holiday season! Order your fes-tive greenery from Hospice Brazos Valley’s annual wreath sale. This year’s finery will come from Or-egon, where holiday greens have been grown in the Pacific Northwest since 1890.

Options include wreaths, swags, or crosses, and all are great ways to decorate your home or office, to send to that special friend or family member, or even to memorialize your loved one. Swags cost $25, wreaths $30, and crosses $35. For an additional $15 per item, you can have them shipped directly to your gift recipients.

Order forms are available online at www.hospice-brazosvalley.org, at the Hospice Boutique (101 E. Main, Brenham) and at your local HBV office (302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham and 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange). The deadline for orders is Monday, Novem-ber 4th. If you have any questions or need further information, contact Lucie Barnette at 979-277-9525 or lbarnette@hospicebrazosvalley.org.

Hospice Brazos Valley appreciates the gracious community support we receive and are proud to have a mission dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of central Texas residents who have a terminal or chronic illness.

We also want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our 2013 “Hollywood Nights” Hospice Soirée, where your generosity helped raise over $48,000!

Be the next member in the “Spotlight!” Send submissions to info@brenhamtexas.com. Your “Spotlight” can be about a recent award, event, business expansion or new employee, or simply a couple paragraphs to increase community awareness about your products/services. (100-150 words maximum)

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHTBrenham Clinic Prepares to Paint the Town Pink

Brenham Clinic invites you to wear pink and help raise awareness for breast cancer and its early detection. Join us for the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Brenham Clinic on Thursday, October 17th from 5-7 p.m.

As Brenham Clinic prepares to host the annual “Paint the Town Pink” event, we look back at past celebrations and the diversity of those who participated and realize that breast cancer affects us all. Dr. Jeff Stoltenberg probably said it best when he stated, “If you haven’t yet been touched by this horrible disease, at some point in your life, you probably will.” Great physicians like Dr. Stoltenberg, who are honest about the reality of breast cancer, join together with patients to fight it. In order to fight effectively, you need certain tools at your disposal.

Brenham Clinic offers an impressive weapon in the battle against breast cancer…digital mammography and same-day reports. Digital technology allows the medical staff at Brenham Clinic to provide mammograms with sharper and more precise images than traditional mam-

mography. If ultrasound technology is needed, we can do it during the same visit. And to eliminate the anxiety of waiting for results, board-certified radiologist John McIntire, M.D., will provide a preliminary interpreta-tion, pending comparison to previous films, the same day. Dr. McIntire has been serving the Brenham Clinic for the past 30 years, and with his vast experience, he is able to discuss each scan, answer questions and provide referrals to physicians if further assistance is needed.

Brenham Clinic and College Station Medical Center are proud to invest in a service that promotes the health, safety and welfare of all women in Washington County and surrounding areas. To schedule your mammogram, simply call 979-836-6153. Please make it a point to join us in October as we “Paint the Town Pink!”

Be the next member in the “Spotlight!” Send submissions to info@brenhamtexas.com. Your “Spotlight” can be about a recent award, event, business expansion or new employee, or simply a couple para-graphs to increase community awareness about your products/ser-vices. (100-150 words maximum)

Official ‘Birthplace of Texas GEOtour’

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Leadership Team Building

Understanding and imple-menting different leadership and communication styles was the focus of Leadership Wash-ington County’s September session. Kurt Podeszwa from Camp For All led the day-long workshop.

The day was full of activi-ties to focus on team-building skills. The class was led through several exercises which helped each participant recognize their strengths and weaknesses in or-der to focus on growth. Through-out the day class members were reminded that leadership is proactive and effective leaders sometimes emerge due to their placement within an organiza-tion, not necessarily due to their position within an organization.

Chamber-CVB staff member Judy Hyman is part of the new Leadership class. She stated that her favorite part of this session was touring Camp For All.

As she explained, “Seeing the entire Camp For All property and learning how the founders came up with the plan and im-plementation was really amaz-ing. It’s obvious that the staff really has a heart for providing a unique camping and retreat ex-perience for children and adults with challenging illnesses and special needs. Campers learn what they can do at Camp For All, not what they can’t do.”

This year’s class will also conduct a Class Project. At their opening session, they brain-stormed over a dozen possible projects. They conducted re-

search since then, and at Camp For All they heard presenta-tions then voted on their proj-ect choice. Assisting with the Camptown Cemetery Clean-Up Project is what this class will fo-cus on this year. They will work with Doug Price at the Brenham Heritage Museum to determine specific project goals.

Leadership Washington County is a program of the Washington County Chamber aimed at educating and moti-vating current and future lead-ers. In the next session on Octo-ber 8, the participants will take learn and explore Washington County’s local history. The His-tory session will be facilitated by Mike Baker from MIC Group (LWC Class of 2007) and Page Michel (LWC Class of 2006).

Leadership participants engage in “Toe Tag” where participants clasp hands and try to “tag” the other persons toe while not getting “tagged” themselves.

Class members from left to right James Baker, Darren huckert, Jill Wallace, Pam Muegge, Becky Ballard, Brice Milliorn, hannah Roemer and Jenny Van Dorf are saluting as Kurt Podeszwa gives the command, “Captain on Deck!”

Participants walked into a maze then put on blind-folds and were told to find their way out. Class members could ask for help and many did. A few people tried to find their way out by themselves.

The group works together to toss as many objects into containers within a certain amount of time. Some group members were the “tossers” and some were the “retrievers.”

From left to right, hannah Roemer, Jenny Van Dorf and James Meyer admire the costumes that campers can choose from for their starring roles.

Spotters, are you ready for Christina Koehn to do her trust fall?

Chappell hill Scarecrow Festival

It’s time for the 37th Annual Scarecrow Festival. The festival boasts more than 250 juried exhibitors, delicious country-style food, live entertainment and music, and tours of the historic community. A special Children’s Activity Corner provides pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train and more. Festival hours are Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9am-3pm and Sunday, Oct. 13,from 9am-5pm.

The festival area includes Main Street, Poplar Street and the area behind the visitor center in downtown Chap-pell Hill. Admission is free and parking is $5. For more information, contact the Chappell Hill Historical Society at 979-836-6033 or visit www.chappellhillhistoricalsoci-ety.com.

Washington-on-the-BrazosA Place to Rest and a Bite to Eat–A Look at the Ho-

tels and Taverns of Washington: Travelers weary from riding the rough trails that crisscrossed the Republic were greeted in Washington by John Lott and Mr. Roberts with their taverns and inns. Saturday, Oct. 19, learn about the fare and entertainment they offered. Presentations will be given at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and last approximately 30-45 minutes.

Revolutionary Ghost Stories: On Oct. 20, look at some old Texas Ghost stories. Many of the stories are centered in older parts of the world, but what about those that come from Texas? Presentations will be given at 11am, 1pm and 3pm and last approximately 30-45 minutes.

For both presentations, visitors are asked to meet at the Visitor Center about 5-10 minutes early and dress appro-priately for the season as the presentation will take place in a period setting. All visitors are welcome but small chil-dren must be accompanied by an adult. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is located off Hwy. 105 and FM 1155 between Brenham and Navasota. For more in-formation, call the Visitor Center at 936-878-2214 or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com.

“Labor of Thine Hands; Trades in Early Texas” Barrington Farm’s annual blacksmithing program has been expanded to include other trade skills practiced in mid-19th century Texas. Experience history as it comes to life before your eyes Oct. 26-27. On the same dates is “Washday Woes.” Lend a hand with laundry and watch the full process from boiling to ironing. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and children 6 and under and

Texas State Park annual pass holders are free. Barrington Living History Farm is located at Washing-

ton-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site . For additional de-tails, call 936-878-2214 ext. 246 and ask for Barb or visit www.birthplaceoftexas.com.

Night at Star of the Republic Museum: Discover the history of Texas in a different light. This will be a fun way to learn as real live characters step out of the exhibits to tell the story of the Texas Republic. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight!

This is a come and go event November 2 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Admission prices are $5 for adults, $3 for students, and free to children 6 and under and Texas State Park an-nual pass holders. Accessible for the mobility impaired.

Star of the Republic Museum is located at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 23400 Park Road 12 in Washington. For more information, contact Elaine Platt at 936-878-2461 or visit www.StarMuseum.org.

Unity TheatrePerformances have begun of “You Never Can Tell.”

This sparkling George Bernard Shaw comedy of errors is a multi-generational romp of mistaken identity and ever changing relationships. Set in the 1890s, a seaside resort in England plays host to a set of anarchic twins, their stun-ning sister and their highly unusual feminist mother. The Clandon family has just returned from 18 years in Madeira and the children have decided it’s time that their mother tells them who their father is, or was. What follows is a classic comedy with chance encounters, confused iden-tities and a reunion of a long-separated family – but not without a wrinkle or two!

Shows run through Oct. 13 with Thursday performances at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. For more information, call 979-830-8358 or visit www.unitybrenham.org.

Burton’s OktoberfestLift a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest-Burton Saturday,

Oct. 12 from 3 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in downtown Burton. Enjoy Weiner Dog Races, Beer Barrel Races, Burton’s Biggest Chicken Dance, German food, live music, door prizes and much more.

Tickets are $50 per person and $700 to reserve a table (includes 8 tickets). Ticket includes catered dinner and beverages. Enjoy live entertainment/dancing before and after the live auction. Your ticket also makes you eligible for one of the fabulous door prizes.

Oktoberfest will be at 507 N. Railroad Street in Burton: for more information and a complete list of activities and prizes, call 979.289.3378 or visit www.burtontexas.org.

Bluebonnet OpryEnjoy a night of fun and polka music! Al Sulak, the

Dukja Brothers, Czechalolics and the Friends of the Blue-bonnet Opry Band will be playing Thursday, Oct. 17, at Silver Wings Ballroom. Doors and the grill open at 5:30 p.m. and the Opry starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person sold at the door. Silver Wings Ballroom is located at 4100 Hwy. 105 in Brenham. For more information con-tact Eunice at 979-836-4347 or visit www.friendsofthe-bluebonnetopry.org.

Antique Rose EmporiumThe 25th annual Fall Festival of Roses will take place

the first weekend in November. Experience the sights and smells of acres of 100,000 roses on Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 from 9am-5pm. There will be many exciting demonstrations and lectures throughout each day and Chef Tai’s Food Truck will be available for lunch

from 11am-2pm. Admission and parking is free. Antique Rose Emporium is located at 9300 Lueckemeyer Road in Independence. For a complete list of activities and lectures, call 979-836-9051 or visit online: www.weareroses.com.

Round TopFestival Institute

Invitation to the Dance: Ovation Dance Company from Austin and Allegro Ballet Company from Houston will present excerpts from Paquita and Act II of Swan Lake. The performance is Saturday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. 2013 The-atre Forum: Celebrate Treasures of German Theatre at the 16th Annual Theatre Forum November 1-3. It will be a glo-rious weekend with performances and lectures from many distinguished scholars and performers. For more informa-tion on these two programs, visit www.festivalhill.org.

Washington County Chamber-CVB staff mem-bers Judy hyman and Lu hollander attended the Texas Travel Industry Association annual Travel Summit in Corpus Christi September 22-25. Along with numerous educational presentations, a variety of vendors who supply products and services to the industry were available. This booth highlights the Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine.

While in Corpus, Washington County Chamber-CVB staff members Judy hyman and Lu hollander stopped at the original Whataburger and posed with the statue of harmon Dobson, one of the two founders of that fast food chain.

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Oct 2-6 Round Top Antiques ShowNorth and South of Round Top along Hwy 237. Some shows have an entrance fee, others are free but near paid park-ing, and others are free with free park-ing. Check website for vendor’s schedule (www.roundtop.org, 979-249-4042).

Oct 4-6, 10-13“You Never Can Tell”This sparkling comedy of errors is a multi-generational romp of mistaken identity and ever-changing relationships. Set in the 1890’s, a seaside resort in England plays host to a set of anarchic twins, their stun-ning sister and their highly unusual femi-nist mother. The Clandon family has just returned from 18 years in Madeira and the children have decided it’s time that their mother tells them who their father is, or was. What follows is a classic comedy with chance encounters, confused iden-tities and a reunion of a long-separated family- but not without a wrinkle or two! Together with a fledgling dentist and a cur-mudgeonly businessman, they are helped through the shenanigans by a worldly-wise waiter, William, tickets $27, Thurs at 7:30pm, Fri-Sat at 8pm, and Sun at 4pm (www.unitybrenham.org, 979-830-8358).

Oct 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27Live Music at The Stone CellarLive bands, pizza and drinks, acts include Black Cat Choir, Tubie & Touchtones, Tres Dux, Jack the Sax, Aaron Gross, Eugene Eugene. Fri & Sat 7-11pm and Sunday from 5-8pm, 204 E. Mill Street, Bybee Square in Round Top (www.stonecellarwines.com).

Oct 4 Blue Donkey PotteryLeah Cundy will be demonstrating and cus-tomizing her great Texas pottery, Fridays and Saturdays during Round Top Antiques Fair, 11am-5pm, Comforts at The Gallery at Round Top, 201 E. Austin, Round Top (www.thegalleryatroundtop.com, 979-249-4119).

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 Live Music at Nathan’s BBQEntertainment varies. Check website or Facebook page for details. Cajun spe-cials every Friday. Live music from 6-9pm, 1307 Prairie Lea St., Brenham(www.nathanbbq.com, 979-251-9900).

Oct 4-5 Washington County Relay For LifeThe signature fundraising event of Ameri-can Cancer Society, event starts Friday at 7pm with opening ceremonies and sur-vivor lap, Luminaria ceremony at 9pm. Join or start team, registration $10 per person, held at Fireman’s Park Base-ball Field, Friday 7pm- Saturday 7am (www.relayforlife.org/washingtoncotx hollynicolejohnson@rocketmail.com).

Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27Corn Maze & Pumpkin PatchSee website for full details! Sat. 10-9, Sun. 1-7, $10 admission includes maze, other activities may have fees, 3063 Salem Rd., Brenham (www.BrazosValleyMaize.com).

Oct 5 5K to DASH Out Childhood CancerEnjoy a scenic run, dash, walk or stroll. Childhood Cancer Patient & Family Walk, Memorial Butterfly Release, 7-10:30am, Hohlt Park Pavilion (go to www.AdamsAngelsMinistry.org to register, 836-0955). Water for the FutureLone Star Water Forum 5th annual event, also presented by Texas Parks & Wildlife and AgriLIFE EXTENSION, 8:30am-4:30pm, $25 includes lunch, Washington County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (979-277-6212). Farmers and Artisans MarketDowntown Burton, 9am-12pm, hosted by Burton Chamber, held at Burton Railroad Depot (www.burtontexas.org). Houston Happy Hikers 5k/10k WalkWalk a non-competitive route along histor-ic sites, including ruins of original Baylor University, grave of Nancy Lea Houston, and others. 9am-3pm, free, Texas Baptist Historical Center-Museum, 10405 FM 50, Brenham (www.houstonhappyhikers.com, 979-478-6203).

Lucchese Custom Trunk ShowAt South Texas Tack, design your own pair of Lucchese Custom Boots with Lucchese Professional, lunch & bever-ages served, 9am-6pm, 4765 Hwy. 290 E. (www.southtexastack.com, 979-421-8800).

Round Up at the Diamond RExhibition of photographs of the living cowboy. Works by painter and photogra-pher Tim Vanya. Artist’s Reception 5-7pm, art on display through Oct. 26, Gallery hours Mon- Sat. 10am-3pm, Arts for Ru-ral Texas, 114 N. Live Oak, Fayetteville (www.artsforruraltexas.org, 979-378-2113).

Raku Clay Handbuilding ClassMake pottery to be dried and fired, then you return Oct 26 for raku firing of your pieces, $120, 1-5pm, Bluebonnet Pottery, 12341 LBJ Drive, Brenham (979-289-3765, btodee@yahoo.com).

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26Gay Hill Farmer’s Market Large selection of fresh seasonal produce, soaps, salves, creams, salt scrub, lip balms, all from local vendors, hosted by Discount Trees of Brenham, 10050 Hwy. 36 N., 9am-1pm (www.facebook.com/discounttrees, 979-337-4283).

Oct 5, 18 Live Music at Buffalo CreekEntertainment varies, Karaoke on Oct 18. No cover, 10827 Hwy 36 S, Bellville (www.BuffaloCreekBellville.com, 865-0702).

Oct 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 Art After School Free after school classes for Middle School students, Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Bren-ham Middle School, 1600 S. Blue Bell Rd. (register at www.artsforruraltexas.org).

Oct 9 Youthful Widows ReunionThis group provides comfort and support; teaches healthy grieving methods that en-courage comfort and hope; and joins to-gether those who have experienced the death of a spouse. Bring a covered dish to share. Beverages are provided, free, 6-8pm, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (www.HospiceBrazosValley.org, 979-277-9525).

Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 Home School DaysDiscover what life was like for a child in the mid-19th century during a visit to this historic site. In the museum, learn about childhood chores, clothes, and schools, and then make some old-fashioned toys to take home. 10:30am-2:30pm, $8 for children, $6 for adults, Star of the Republic Muse-um and Barrington Living History Farm at Washington-on-the-Brazos FM 1155 Washington, (Reservations required, 936-878-2461, www.birthplaceoftexas.com)

Farmer’s CafeEnjoy coffee, pastries and good company! Held every Thursday, free, 7am-9am, Bren-ham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 400 E. Sayles St., Brenham (979-836-9770).

Oct 10 How To Start the Small Family FarmPresented by Brad Stufflebeam of HOME-sweetFARM. Brad will tell the story of how his family developed the first and largest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm serving Houston. Discussion to include choosing the right land, farm marketing, la-bor, developing cooperatives, utilizing di-versified farming techniques including cover crop production, pastured poultry, green-house and hightunnel production, rotational grazing and more, $25, 7-8:30pm, 307 S. Park St. downtown Brenham (register online www.homesweetfarm.com, 979-530-7994).

Oct 12-1337th Annual Scarecrow FestivalCome out to downtown Chappell Hill and enjoy the magical land of scarecrows and a pumpkin patch. 300+ vendor booths, food, live music and family fun! Down-town Chappell Hill, Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. Noon-5pm, (www.ChappellHillHistoricalSociety.com, 979-836-6033)

Oct 12 Oktoberfest in Downtown BurtonJoin us for a variety of fun activities in Burton! Starting at 3:30 with the ceremo-nial Tapping of the Keg, then German food and live music, door prizes, Hansel & Gre-tel village, wiener dog races, ladies stein races, men’s beer barrel races and a fun dance to end the 3-10pm, (www.BurtonTexas.org)

Invitation to the Dance IIOvation Dance Company from Austin and Allegro Dance Company from Houston present Excerpts of Swan Lake and Paqui-ta $25/$10, 4-7 pm, Festival Institute, 248 Jaster Rd.@ HWY 237, Round Top, TX (www.festivalhill.org, 979-249-3129)

The Grand Slam GalaFormer major league baseball player, Jim Morris, better known as the “The Rookie”, is coming to Brenham! $50 per person in-cludes dinner, auctions and presentation. Tables of eight available, call Brenham Christian Academy, 6:30-9pm, Fireman’s Training Center (dianeb.keller@gmail.com, www.brenhamchristianacademy.org, 979-830-8480)

Oct 14, 21, 28Diabetes WorkshopIn this free seven-week diabetes workshop, learn to develop self-care skills, improve eating habits, maintain good nutrition and improve quality of life. Mondays 5:30-7pm, New Beginnings Life Ministries Conference Room, 1016 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham, register in advance (amanda@brenhampregnancy.com, 979-836-1588).

Oct 15 First Step Luncheon by Hospice Brazos ValleyFree monthly support to learn healthy grieving method. Bring a covered dish to share; beverages are provided. 11am-1pm, Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 E. Blue Bell Rd, Brenham (979-277-9525,(www.HospiceBrazosValley.org)

Chamber 101Free for Chamber Members, 5:30pm, Chamber Conference Room (RSVPjane@brenhamtexas.com, 979-836-3695).

Seminar: Is Franchising For You?Franchise ownership is one of the fastest growing segments of business ownership, and with good reason. It is affordable, offers a proven method of success, and provides options for a variety of back-grounds and skill levels. Presented by Stephen Maeker, Senior Franchise Consul-tant. 6-8pm, SBDC at Blinn College, 108 Blinn Blvd, Brenham TX 77833 (Please pre-register online at www.blinncollege.sbdcnetwork.net, 979-830-4137)

Washington County Read Reception“The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” is this year’s selection for the 5th annual Washington County Read. Reception with the author at 6pm at Unity Theater, who will discuss and sign copies of the book. Unity Theater actors will give a performance read. Reception is free, open to everyone, 6-8pm, 300 Church St, Downtown Brenham (www.lifetimelearningbrenham.org, cmuegge1@gmail.com).

What’s Happening in October

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Oct 17 Business After Hours - Brenham Clinic“Paint the Town PINK!” Wear pink this day and support Breast Cancer Awareness, 5:30-7:30pm, 600 N. Park St., Brenham.

St. Paul’s Day School Fall FundraiserDrive-thru BBQ Sausage meal, live auc-tion, raffle, petting zoo, games, and fun for the whole family! $7/plate, 5pm, Washing-ton County Fairgrounds (979-836-1145). Fall Polka Show/Friends of Bluebonnet OpryMusic by Dujka Brothers, Al Sulak, Czechoholiics, plus the Bluebonnet Opry House Band, 5:30pm-midnight, Silver Wings Ballroom, $5 admission (979-836-4347, www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.org).

Mission Brenham Dessert FundraiserEnjoy music by Brenham Children’s Cho-rus, sweet treats from local businesses and our board of directors, and an update on Mission Brenham. 6:30-8pm at Bren-ham Presbyterian Church in the Fellow-ship Hall (www.missionbrenhamtx.org, 979.337.9469, llnolte@gmail.com).

Raising Backyard ChickensPresented by Jill & Ward Taylor of Taylor Farm. Whether you already have chickens or are thinking of getting them, then please join us for an evening of information and discussion on raising poultry organically and on pasture. 7-8:30pm, 307 S. Park St. downtown Brenham, Cost: $25 must reg-ister online. (www.homesweetfarm.com/event, 979-530-7994)

Oct 19 Harvest Moon Family Nightwww.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com, 979-836-2554).

Heritage FestivalThe Arts Council is hosting a Heritage Festival with activities including an Art contest, Essay Contest, Carousel rides, Antique Car show, and more. 9am-3pm, Fireman’s Park 910 N. Park St., Brenham (979-836-3120) Demolition DerbyA smashing good time for the whole fam-ily. Lots of action with full size and com-pact cars. Clowns, face painting, audi-ence games and prizes. Go early to meet the drivers and see cars up close. Hosted by Rotary Club of Washington County, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under, 5-

9pm, Washington County Fairgrounds Arena, 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham (www.WCRotaryClub.org, 979-451-1459). 10th Annual Barn DanceOld Fashioned Barn Dance with catered dinner, live entertainment, auctions and door prizes. Benefits Texas Cotton Gin Museum 6pm-Midnight, La Bahia Hall Hwy 237 (www.cottonginmuseum.org, 979-289-3378).

Oct 21 CASA for Kids Golf Tournament Complete program of special events at exclusive, members-only resort: 18 holes, cart included, lunch, prizes, goody bags and awards ceremony, supporting CASA’s mission to speak up for abused and ne-glected children in our area. Houston Oaks Country Club & Family Sports Retreat, 22602 Hegar Rd, Hockley (979-277-0088, www.wespeak4kids.org).

Oct 22 Ribbon Cutting - Brenham Eye AssociatesNew Location, 2013 South Market St., Br-enham, 1:30pm.

Oct 24 Senior Center FundraiserSausage/Chicken and sides, catered by Schovajsa’s, tickets available at Senior Center and Forever Young Boutique, $9, KC Hall, 2804 Gun & Rod Rd., Brenham (seniorcenter1975@att.net).

YPO Happy HourDrinks and appetizers at Los Cabos, 2800 Hwy 36 S. Brenham, 5:30-7:00pm (kristinkrenek@gmail.com).

Oct 25Fright NightA Haunted History Tour of Burton, Enjoy “Hallo-weenies” and other ghoulish treats at the depot prior to boarding the tour wag-on. This Halloween themed event benefits the ongoing maintenance of two historic sites, the Burton RR Depot and the Mt zion Historical Chapel. $10 Adults-10 years, $5 10-5 years, under 5 are free, 6-8:30pm, 507 N Railroad St., Burton, (979-353-0050, www.burtonheritagesociety.org)

Oct 26 Rios of Mercedes, Anderson Bean, & Olathe Custom Trunk ShowDesign your own pair of custom boots, check out JForks Designs jewelry line,

9am-6pm, South Texas Tack, 4765 U.S. 290, Brenham (www.southtexastack.com, 979-421-8800).

Oct 29 Fall Frolic 2013/Ladies Night Out With the ChamberEnjoy shopping, fashion shows, food and drinks, music and more, 5:30-9pm, Silver Wings Ballroom, Brenham, tickets $30 per person (979-836-3695, info@brenhamtexas.com).

A few Nov.highlights…Nov 1-3 Fall Festival of RosesThree-day festival packed with speakers, garden tours and shopping opportunitie, Fri & Sat 9am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-5:00pm, free, Antique Rose Emporium, FM 50, Brenham (www.weAREroses.com, 800-441-0002).

Grand Art Trail & SaleArts at the Lake is a non-profit art orga-nization dedicated to exposing the art and artists of Central Texas and education art-ists and art lovers about art. We invite you to our art trail covering four counties in Central Texas. Enjoy art from over 100 art-ists in four cities along Hwy 36. Artwork includes pottery, ceramics, stained glass, bronze, pastel, oil, watercolor, photogra-phy, jewelry and more. Sat, Nov 2, 9am-6pm and Sun, Nov 3, from 11am-4pm, Visit website for details and participating locations (www.artsatthelake.org, clover.cochran@gmail.com)

Nov 1 50 Miles to HarvestJoin this unique culinary experience. Cel-ebrated chef Jesse Griffiths will prepare a five course home-style dinner in the field at the historic Citadel of Washington County. Dine with the local farmers who grow the food and enjoy the fifty mile harvest. Live music, local wine samplings and featured folk artists, cash bar available, 5:30-10pm, The Citadel, 3401 Hwy 290 West, $200/plate (reserve your seat at the table at www.HomeSweetFarm.com, 979.530.7993).

Nov 2 Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Farm Heritage DayHead out to the farm and “GET LOST!” Horse & mule farming demonstrations,

live band that evening, chuck wagon breakfast and dinner, see website for full details, Sat. 10-9, Sun. 1-7, $10 ad-mission includes maze, other activities may have fees, 3063 Salem Rd., Bren-ham (www.BrazosValleyMaize.com).

Night at Star of the Republic MuseumThe lights will go down and the mu-seum’s exhibits will come to life, dis-cover the history of Texas by flashlight! Star of the Republic Museum, inside Washington-on-the-Brazos State His-toric Site, 7-9pm, adults $5, students $3 (www.starmuseum.org, elaine.platt@blinn.edu).

Nov 7 Sausage Drive-Thru Dinner for Christ Lutheran Day School4:30-6:30pm, 1104 Carlee St. Brenham, $8 per plate, call for tickets (979-277-9008).

Nov 12 Hanne Frank Boat Restoration PresentationWalter Hansen is the project manager for the restoration of the Hanne Frank, A Dan-ish fishing boat that is on permanent dis-play at Holocaust Museum Houston. In his presentation, Mr. Hansen will describe the historical importance of the Hanne Frank and the ongoing efforts to restore her to her original condition. 1:30-3:30pm, $20.00 per person. Register by November 7, 2013. Register online or by mail. Blinn College Conference Center (979-337-4928,www.lifetimelearningbrenham.org).

“Ladies Night Out” at Allied Ace HardwareVisit Allied Ace and sign up to receive an invitation for this special annual event! 307 N. Austin Pkwy, Brenham, 7-9pm (www.acehardwarebrenham.com, 979-836-5607).

Nov 23-24 Holiday Home Tour & Trunk ShowHeritage Bells in period dress guide guests through homes of historic or architectural note beautifully decorated for the holidays. Shop at the 1870 Giddings Stone Man-sions where dealers display unusual items to delight everyone on your Christmas list. Shopping is available from 10am-5pm, with home tours given 1pm-4pm. Tickets avail-able at the mansion, 2203 Century Circle, Brenham, (www.GiddingsStoneMansion.com, 979-836-1690)

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