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Chairman of the BoardKurt Alfred
Brenham National Bank
First Vice ChairKyle Merten
Blinn College Foundation
Second Vice ChairRandy Wells
Faith Mission and Help Center
Secretary James Pharaon
Germania Insurance
TreasurerWalter Jackson
Brenham ISD Superintendent
Immediate Past ChairmanWesley Brinkmeyer
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Eric Berg District Attorney’s Office
Sharon Brass Kwik Kopy Business Center
Cathy Cole Heritage Texas
Country Properties
Chad Gerke Gerke Law Firm
Becky HanathRodney’s General Repair
Suzy HankinsAnt Street Inn
Tammy JasterCity of Brenham–
Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Jeannie KrollBrenham Clinic
LaVerne KrumreyBrenham Monument Co.
Cyndee SmithOldham Goodwin Group
Brad StufflebeamHome Sweet Farm
Market & Biergarten
Jenny Van Dorf Blue Bell Creameries
Randy WeidemannVan Dyke Rankin Insurance
Kristie WenselBrenham State
Supported Living Center
NOVEMBER2016 ChamberWorks
washington county chamber of commerce brenham, texas
BUSINESS AFTER HOURSmix, mingle, make connections!
hosted by:
Kruse Village1700 E. Stone Street St., Downtown Brenham
Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m.Enjoy great networking and refreshments!
Bring plenty of business cards to share with other members and enter for door prizes.
Free for Chamber members and employees.
Learn more about Kruse Village at www.KruseVillage.org
Chamber to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in 2017Texas Chamber of Commerce
week was held Oct. 17-21 and the Washington County Chamber was honored with proclamations from both the City and County.
This week was a time set aside to celebrate the daily work and accomplishments of chambers
across the state and the com-munities they represent. This Brenham/Washington County Chamber of Commerce has been serving Brenham and the sur-rounding area for 99 years now.
The chamber exists to unify the spirit of the community and bring
people and businesses together to do important and meaningful proj-ects for the local economy. In 2017, the Brenham/Washington County Chamber will celebrate 100 years of fulfilling this mission.
As part of the Chamber Cen-tennial Celebration planned for 2017, the Chamber is seeking old photos from area businesses and/or articles significant to the busi-ness community or the Cham-ber’s history. Was someone at your business or in your family a board member in the 40s, 50s, 60s or other decade? Do you have any photos from those days?
“We’d love to see photos of business openings, chamber func-tions and members of the commu-nity involved in the Chamber over the years,” said James Pharaon, who serves as the Chair of the
Washington County Chamber’s Centennial Committee.
The Chamber plans to com-pile the photos and information submitted by members and the community into a special edition insert in The Banner-Press news-paper next year. They will also be feature on the Chamber website and in social media.
This major milestone anniver-sary will be celebrated through-out the year with events that recognize the achievements of the organization including a com-munity-wide picnic on March 24, 2017, and special presentations at Chamber functions.
If you have any old photos or items you would like to share for the Chamber Centennial, please send to [email protected].
In 2017 your Washington CountyChamber of Commerce will celebrate
100 years ... and we need your help!
We’re looking for:• Chamber historical tales and lore• Stories and memories of local businesses• Photos and memorabilia• Testimonials to share
Please call 979-836-3695 or email [email protected]
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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 • [email protected]
www.infintechllc.com
Ribbon Cutting
Business Expansion
Norman’s PharmacyManager: Kendra Korthauer2105 S. Day St., Brenham
New Member
Blue Goose Garden & GiftsOwners: Krissie Zorn & Kassie Conner2600 N. Park, Brenham
Grand Opening
Brenham Pet Adoption CenterDirector: Cpl. John Snowden1804 Longwood Dr., Brenham
New Member
Mobius Café & Pizzeria, Inc.Owners: Marie-Louise J. Lawrence1120 S. Market Street, Brenham
Business Expansion
Brenham Fine Arts League Downtown Arts GalleryContact: Ollie Schiller113 W. Alamo St., Brenham
Business Expansion
Historic Holle HouseOwner: Susan McGee1002 S. Day Street, Brenham
New Member
Lullabies & Laughter ChildcareOwner: Dorothy Heintschel276 Happy Hollow Road, Brenham
!
Networking Happy Hour Thursday, November 10
at 291 Ice House 5075 Main St., Downtown Chappell Hill
5-7 p.m.
Join in for some good food, good drinks and a great time!
For more information about the Washington County YPO, send your contact information to [email protected]
or visit online: www.Facebook.com/YPOwashingtoncounty
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Page Michel, President & CEOJane Hinze, Member Services Mgr.
Shae Janner, Business Programs Mgr.Dawn Konieczny, Communications Coord.
Lu Hollander, CVB Adv. & PR Mgr.Jenny Mills, Website & Social Media Mgr.
Courtney Powell, Visitor Center & Group Mktg. Coord.Debby Welch, Visitor Center Assistant
Cheryl Sevin, BookkeeperSupport Staff: Darlene Denman,
Jeanine Presswood and Nelda Snow.
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Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...
Bluebonnet Electric
Metropolitan Water
Company, L.P.
OF BRENHAM
BrenhamClinic
BRENHAM
Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...
Keep Washington County Beautiful
The mission of KEEP WASHINGTON COUNTY BEAUTIFUL is to educate citizens of Washington County about the importance of recycling and encourage everyone to take part in activities that beautify the community.
KWCB provides a resource for the City of Brenham and Washington County to apply for grants to assist in clean-up projects for this community. Dues and donations also make these continuing efforts possible. Your business/organization can become a proud member of Keep Washington County
Beautiful. Please email us to receive a 2016-17 Membership Dues form!
KWCB is seeking volunteers for trash pick-ups along local roads. Plan to get together with your neighbors or church and civic groups. Pick the spot you want to clean. KWCB has all the safety gear and pick-up supplies you’ll need, provided free for your use.
KWCB meets a few times per year and would like to include more citizens on its leadership team. If you are interested in participating in the mission to beautify Washington County, please let us know!
Contact by email [email protected] or visit www.KWCBtexas.com.
Business Spotlight
FAITH IN WELLNESSOwner: Faith Bost905 S. Austin StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-836-1243faith@faithinwellness.comwww.faithinwellness.comNatural Foods & Vitamins
LEWIS FUNERAL HOMEOwner: Emmitt Lewis, Jr.509 S. Baylor St.Brenham, Texas 77833Phone: [email protected] Home
MAIN STREET HOUSEOwners: Suzy & Keith Hankins409 E. Main StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: [email protected] & Breakfast
MOBIUS CAFÉ & PIZZERIAOwner: Marie-Louise J. Lawrence1120 S. Market StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-451-7536MLJLawrence@me.comwww.mobiuscoffeehouse.comRestaurant
PLANNORTH ARCHITECTURAL CO.Owner: Katie Burch101 S. Baylor Street (Physical Address)PO Box 2468Brenham, Texas 77834 (Mailing Address)[email protected]
New Members
Maximize Your Presence on the InternetStatistics indicate that people search-
ing the internet are experienced, educat-ed consumers who use the web to help make purchase decisions. An estimated 82% of American adults use the inter-net and 78% of those users are looking for information about a product/service while online (according to PEW Re-search 2012).
People visiting the Chamber website are making decisions about where to do business specifically in this community. Are you reaching this targeted market?
Many members realize the benefit of membership and the value of targeting the market already driven to the Chamber’s online Business Directory. It is about uti-lizing the web and the Chamber’s credi-bility to promote your business.
We have asked Suzanne Johnson,
Internet Marketing Consultant from ChamberMaster (our software & mar-keting partner), to return to Brenham in December to help members promote their local businesses to the targeted, po-tential consumers using the Chamber’s website.
A couple of member sessions will be held at the Chamber to present enhanced opportunities (from the listings all mem-bers automatically receive), such as the ability to display a logo in the online Business Directory, how to increase vis-ibility of your own website link, and pro-vide enhancements that give a more pro-fessional first impression. How to gain additional, exclusive exposure to the Chamber website traffic is something that will also be discussed.
At the member sessions, a free tutorial
will be given about your Basic Listings. Did you know that your FREE listings on the Chamber’s online Business Di-rectory includes the following features?
A 200-character business descriptionYour hours of operation
Driving directionsPersonalized key words
Job postings“Hot Deal” coupons/promotions
The ability to update the Chamber’s database if your information changes
without having to call or email the Chamber office
You should check to see how your list-ing is showing up right now. The basic listing requires your attention to make sure your business description is up-to-date, to insert key words andsearch terms, to list your hours of operation and more, in order to maximize your pres-ence and searchability.
Be watching your email in-box for more details on how to schedule a one-on-one consultation with Suzanne John-son from Chambermaster or attend a group session. If you would like to get on the list to be among the first contacted, please send an email to [email protected].
Did You Know?That the Chamber provides hundreds of “Relocation Info” packages every year
to individuals and businesses who are considering moving to this community. As a member, you are eligible to include your promotional material and reach this targeted audience for a nominal annual fee ($85). Contact the Chamber office to be included.
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Washington County Blue Blazers
Michael BrantonSeidel Schroeder
Darlene DenmanWashington County Chamber
Joyce DickschatBrenham National Bank
Wendy FrazierBBVA Compass Bank
Eddie HarrisonRetired-Brenham Municipal Judge
Tammy JasterCity of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Florence JulianRetired-Individual
Crystal LockeCity of Brenham
Brice MilliornEdward Jones Investments
Michelle PankoBarking Ranch Pet Resort
Linda PipesRetired-School Teacher
Kathy RandermannKTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280
Debra WenckensBrenham State Supported Living Center
Christy SchlottmannAllstate Insurance
Randy WeidemannVan Dyke Rankin & Company
Barbara WilganowskiSpherion Staffing
Kristie WenselBrenham State Supported Living Center
The Blue Blazers is a club with 15-20 members and 40 years of tradition. They support the mission of the Washington County Chamber. The volunteers in the club act as official greeters and hosts of our community. Their activities include monthly meetings, greeting at Chamber functions, recruiting new Chamber members, and conducting ribbon cuttings and grand openings.
October 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.
Chappell Hill Historical Society — 48 yearsCalvary Baptist Church — 44 yearsSun Pools — 32 yearsWashington Animal Clinic — 32 yearsWashington County Appraisal District — 32 yearsAlexander Oil Company — 30 yearsAppel Ford - Presidential Member — 30 yearsBill & Jeannine Neinast — 30 yearsDel Sol Food Company/Briannas - Presidential Member — 28 yearsFar View Bed & Breakfast — 23 yearsAltman Dentistry — 22 yearsBrenham Heritage Museum — 22 yearsBBA Architects, LP — 20 yearsHoliday Inn Express Hotel & Suites — 20 yearsBrowning Plantation — 19 yearsBill Betts — 18 yearsCapitol Wright Distributing — 18 yearsSutherland Lumber — 18 yearsUpchurch Architects — 18 yearsMr. & Mrs. Herbert Hughes — 17 yearsMariachi’s Mexican Restaurant — 17 yearsFirst United Methodist Church — 16 yearsNorman’s Pharmacy — 16 yearsBank of Brenham — 15 yearsBrenham Toy Company — 15 yearsNew Beginnings Life Ministries — 14 yearsWebb Printing/Mailing Services Etc. — 14 yearsApex Instruments Corp. — 13 yearsTriple T Refrigeration — 13 yearsFront Porch — 12 yearsHeritage Place — 12 yearsIndependence Coffee Company — 12 yearsScenic Hill — 12 years
Animal Friends of Washington County — 11 yearsB & R Industries, Inc — 11 yearsBrenham Crossroads Shopping Center — 11 yearsDocumation of East Texas — 11 yearsEdward Jones - Andrea Holle — 11 yearsGolden Mirror Salon Suites — 11 yearsCongressman Michael McCaul, District 10 — 11 yearsTown & Country Realty & Mortgage — 11 yearsAuto Salon — 10 yearsComputer Helpers — 10 yearsInn at Indian Creek — 10 yearsJ Hill Properties — 9 yearsLifetime Learning — 9 years5 Star Country Properties — 8 yearsAdam’s Angels Ministry — 8 yearsLinda Niehuus - Heritage Texas Country Properties — 8 yearsJeff D. Reeter — 8 yearsAmerican Legion Buddy Wright Post 48 — 7 yearsBallard & Fleetwood, PLLC — 7 yearsGolden Years Homecare Specialists — 7 yearsTHYME...day spa & salon — 7 yearsToday And Yesterday — 7 yearsAbsolutely Fabulous Salon — 6 yearsBrenham Dermatology, PLLC — 6 yearsMichele Bright, DDS P.A. — 6 yearsCity of Brenham — 6 yearsFaubion Advertising & Design — 6 yearsHair Warehouse — 6 yearsKay’s Cuisine For The Soul — 6 yearsSaddlehorn Winery — 6 yearsSwell Printing — 6 yearsAbiding Word Lutheran Church — 5 yearsBrenham Miniature Horses — 5 years
H & R Block Brenham — 5 yearsLos Cabos Mexican Grill & Steakhouse — 5 yearsDr. Garral Tiaden, OD, — 5 yearsYumm! Sweets & Eats — 5 yearsHenkel Square Market — 4 yearsWittner Plumbing — 4 yearsAtlas Foundation Repair — 3 yearsFellowship Baptist Church — 3 yearsFocusing Families — 3 yearsHarmel Electric — 3 yearsRockin’ Star Ranch — 3 yearsWashington County Landscapes — 3 yearsCapitol Ranch Real Estate — 2 yearsCK Designs & Boutique — 2 yearsDynamic Drains of Texas — 2 yearsThe Fortnightly Club of Brenham — 2 yearsKate Holman — 2 yearsThe Lone Star Gallery — 2 yearsNoble Living Studios — 2 yearsPremier Designs - Independent Distributor — 2 years10X Graphics & Marketing — 1 yearBrenham ISD-Vocational Adjustment Coordinator — 1 yearBurton ISD Superintendent — 1 yearGate Keeper — 1 yearHouser Roofing — 1 yearLewis Houser — 1 yearLakeway Air Conditioning — 1 yearLighthouse Business Solutions — 1 yearMetro Container — 1 yearJoe Al Picone — 1 yearSmith Dairy Queen-290 West — 1 yearSmith Dairy Queen-Market Street — 1 yearSugarlumps Guesthouse — 1 year
Renewing Chamber Members
WASHINGTON COUNTY “ADOPT-A-SIGN” PARTNERS
To ensure the long-term care of the Welcome Sign monuments at the five entry points to Washington County, four landscaping companies from our community have volunteered to oversee their maintenance.
Precision Lawn Management — U.S. 290 West Sign
Designing Landscapes — U.S. 290 East Sign
Glasco & Company Landscaping — Hwy. 36 North and South Signs
Wise Landscaping — Hwy. 105 Sign
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Leadership Class Steps Into the PastThe October session of Leadership Washington County
took the group back in time on a beautiful, sunny fall day.The day began in the historic Simon Theater in Down-
town Brenham, featuring the “Step Into The Past” film presented by Barry Brass (LWC class of 2008). The film reveals why our city was named after Dr. Richard Fox Brenham and features local actors depicting important trailblazers in the history of the city.
Barry also walked the group over to Toubin Park to discover the hidden wonders of a large system of historic cisterns that run beneath Brenham Streets. Toubin Park is recognized as a State Archeological Landmark.
Next was an informative tour of the Texas Cotton Gin
& Museum in Burton. The class had the opportunity to peruse the museum artifacts and the ginning process with Museum Director Linda Russell. Linda gave the class a hands-on demonstration on how cotton is ginned using a small replica of Eli Whitney’s original gin. Museum As-sistant Jerry Moore gave the class an up-close and personal tour of the gin. Once a year, the 1925 Bessemer Type IV engine gets fired up to gin and bale cotton during the an-nual Cotton Gin Festival held in April.
After learning all about cotton, the group headed to Washington-on-the-Brazos, where they enjoyed lunch in the Conference Center. They then toured Independence Hall, “Where Texas Became Texas”, and the ferry landing
site. The class got to mingle inside the Star of the Repub-lic Museum and then ended with a tour of the Barrington Living History Farm.
One LWC student described the highlight of the day: “The history behind this 1850s working farm was so in-teresting. The history behind March 2, 1836, is fascinating when delegates from each municipality in Texas convened in an unfinished frame building and wrote a new constitu-tion to establish the Republic of Texas.”
Leadership Washington County is a program of the Washington County Chamber aimed at educating and mo-tivating current and future leaders. This year’s class will graduate in May and the next class will form in July 2017.
Barry Brass welcomes the class to the historic, renovated Simon Theater.
The class listens to a WOTB State Park Ranger Adam Arnold explain the historic conference that took place in Independence Hall.
Cotton Gin Museum Director Linda Russell explains the early days of cotton picking.
Andi Liner sits atop a saddle display in the Star of the Republic museum.
www.twitter.com/VisitBrenham or ChamberWashCo
Annual Tourism Conference
Courtney Powell and Lu Hollander attended the re-cent Texas Travel Industry Association conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The 2-plus-day event was jam packed with up-to-date infor-mation presented by notables such as Dr. Ray Perryman with the Perryman Group. Another presenter, travel writer Doug Lansky’s topic was “The Next Big Ideas in Travel;” also, multiple panel discussions were conducted by leaders in the travel industry.
University of Texas Wind Ensemble
On November 19, the Round Top Festival Institute will host the University of Texas Wind Ensemble, conducted by Jerry Junkin. This Wind Ensemble has firmly estab-lished itself as one of America’s elite wind bands. They made their international debut at the Fifth Conference of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensem-bles in Manchester, England in 1991, and their New York debut at Carnegie Hall in February 1998. The ensemble continues to perform nationally and internationally. Find details at www.FestivalHill.org.
50 Years of Theatre at the O’Donnell
For five decades, the Theatre Arts Program at Blinn College in Brenham has entertained, engaged, and de-lighted young and old audiences alike. Celebrate this milestone at the O’Donnell Performing Arts Center with performances from current students, former students, and talented performing arts faculty. This will be a great party that toasts the next 50 glorious years of theatre at Blinn College! November 19 at 7pm and November 20 at 2pm.
Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade
Friday evening, December 2, and Saturday, December 3, enjoy live entertainment and holiday shopping as you stroll along the beautifully lit downtown streets of Bren-ham. All shops will be open, and there will be other fun things throughout the day! Stay for the Lighted Parade on Saturday evening. It’s a lot of fun for the whole family and is a great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Jingle Bell MarketAnt Street Inn will once again host the Jingle Bell Mar-
ket in its ballroom Friday, December 2 from 10-7, and Sat-urday December 3 from 10-5. Arts and crafts, handmade and rare items galore will be available! Downtown shops and boutiques will be open late on Friday in celebration of Brenham’s Christmas Stroll. Enjoy historic down-town Brenham and get all of your holiday shopping done. Free parking, free admission!
Michael Martin Murphy Christmas Concert
Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas Con-cert” is an evening of cowboy songs, poetry and wonderful stories inside the beautifully restored 1925 Simon Theatre. There will be two performances on December 3: 3pm and 8pm. Ticket info is at www.thebarnhillcenter.com.
Little Women, the Broadway Musical
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women fol-lows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication and weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their expe-rience growing up in Civil War America. This timeless,
captivating story is filled with personal discovery, heart-ache, hope, everlasting love, and a lifting of the spirit. Running December 1st through 18th. Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 4:00 pm. Ticket info is at www.unitybrenham.org.
Christmas on the BrazosOn December 10, the historic traditions of Texas in the
1800s will transport visitors into the past at “Christmas on the Brazos” at Washington on the Brazos State Histor-ic Site. Free and low-cost holiday activities for all ages include period music, craft making, readings, food sam-plings and sale of artisan gifts. The day culminates in the park’s popular Candlelight Christmas event at Barrington Living History Farm, featuring vignettes of Texan frontier festivities with music, musket firing, dancing and a can-dlelit tour of the farm.
Many holiday activities occur throughout the day and are staggered throughout the park. Check the calendar at www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com for a schedule of events. Saturday, December 10, 10am-9pm.
Celebrate Christmas at these Live Performances!
On December 3rd, PraiSingers, a popular choir from Travis Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Worth, sings hol-iday favorites. The annual Open House at Festival Hill in Round Top follows the concert in the Victorian-style Menke House.
And the Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on Sat-urday, December 10, for the 9th year at Festival Hill in Round Top. The Ovation Ballet Company presents the legendary ballet at one show only, 4pm-6pm. Find more details at www.festivalhill.org.
The Brenham Children’s Chorus celebrates the season with two musical performances on December 15 at 7pm and December 16 at 7pm. Find more details at www.bren-hamchildrenschorus.com.
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Tourism News
Working for YOU!As a Chamber member, your promotional information
is seen by thousands of people every month.
WALK-INS
WEBSITEwww.BrenhamTexas.com
Unique VisitorsOct. 2016 — 8,065
Total PagesOct. 2016 — 16,438
Visitor CenterOct. 2016 — 672
HQ BuildingOct. 2016 — 607
WEBSITEwww.VisitBrenhamTexas.com
Unique VisitorsOct. 2016 — 13,641
Total PagesOct. 2016 — 28,366
Top Tech Tools & Apps for Small Business Success
Presented by Toni Harris Taylor, Constant Contact
During this seminar, some of latest technology tools and apps available to help small businesses grow will be discussed
A list of budget friendly tech tools and apps will improve your productivity,save time in your day, and boost your effectiveness in communicating with your customers and prospects.
Wednesday, November 3010:30 a.m. - noon
Chamber Conference Room314 S. Austin St., Brenham
$10 for Chamber Members$20 for non-members
To register call 979-836-3695 or email [email protected]
Did You Know?… in 1828, John Prince Coles was appointed
Alcalde of the municipality of Washington by the Mexican government.
… Anson Jones, last president of the Republic of Texas, in 1844 purchased 1,107 acres (Barrington Plantation) from M. Austin Bryant.
… a building erected in 1883 for a high school was constructed of 15-inch brick walls, cedar beams and plaster mixed with cow hair.
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Nov 11-13, 18-20, 25-27Photography “Travels Near & Far” Art show at Back Lot Gallery featuring local photographers Kathlyn Dragna and Scott Hill. Gallery hours are Fri-Sun, noon-7pm, 308 S. Park St., Downtown Brenham.
Nov 11-13, 18-20, 25-27Brewery Patio Open At Brazos Valley Brewery enjoy craft beer with friends, Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 1-6pm, 201 W. First St., Downtown Brenham (www.BrazosValleyBrewery.com).
Nov 11-13, 18-20, 25-27Live Music in the Biergarten At Home Sweet Farm Market and Biergar-ten, times vary, 307 S. Park St., Downtown Brenham (www.HomeSweetFarm.com).
Nov 12, 19, 26Lone Star GalleryOpen every Saturday year-round, featuring vintage, antique, re-purposed, shabby, & more. Free admission, free parking, indoor shopping, on-site concessions, 4214 S Hwy 237, Warrenton (www.thelonestargallery.com).
Nov 12, 19, 26“Step Into the Past” Tours Multiple historic sites throughout Wash-ington County are open for you to explore on Saturdays 10am-5pm, full details are online (www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com/step-into-the-past).
Nov 12Harvest Luncheon - Sigma Chi Chi Professional Women’s Club Benefiting the scholarship program that provides financial assistance to qualified high school graduates in Washington County, 11am, New Life Church of God, 1990 FM 389, Brenham (979-836-7134).
Nov 14Oil Painting Class Brenham Fine Arts League is honored to have Janita Jackson for Monday oil paint-ing instruction, beginner to advanced lev-els, 9am-1pm, Downtown Art Gallery, 113 W. Alamo, Downtown Brenham.
Nov 14Grand Re-Opening Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library Join in the celebration at 2 pm, 100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway, Brenham.
Nov 15Groundbreaking - Hazel Lawson Adaptive Sports Complex Please join us for a Groundbreaking for Hazel Lawson Adaptive Sports Complex, 10am, Brenham State Supported Living Center, 4100 Hwy. 36 S., Brenham.
Nov 15Oil Painting Class Oil painter Patsy Supak offers ongoing art classes for all skill levels, 9am-1pm, Downtown Art Gallery, 113 W. Alamo St., Downtown Brenham (979-277-2170).
Nov 15Play in the Clay One night make your own pieces then return a second night to decorate/glaze. $80 per person for 2 classes, Tuesday and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Arrangements can be made for other nights. BYOB for a fun night out. Reserve seats (979-289-3765, www.BluebonnetPottery.com).
Nov 16Watercolor Painting Class Artist Jane McKinley teaches the fine art of watercolor, drawing to framing, 9am-1pm, Brenham Fine Arts League, 113 W. Alamo St., Downtown Brenham (979-885-9259).
Nov 16Ribbon Cutting - Gist Law, PLLC Please join in welcoming this New Mem-ber at 4pm, 114 E. Alamo St., Downtown Brenham.
Nov 16Children’s Drawing/Art Classes Well-known local artist and children’s art teacher Sara Parker will resume drawing classes after school several days each week, 4-5:30pm, Brenham Fine Arts League, 113 W. Alamo, Downtown Brenham. (979-830-3443).
Nov 16, 23Musical Theatre Dance Classes For 3rd-5th grades, jazz and tap with Libby Lovejoy, 4-5pm, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham (www.UnityBrenham.org).
Nov 16, 23Musical Theatre Dance Classes For 6rd-12th grades, jazz and tap with Libby Lovejoy, 5-6pm, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham (www.UnityBrenham.org).
Nov 16Dance Exercise Class Get a great workout and have fun, no dance experience required. Class is half tap and half musical theatre dance, 6-7pm, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St. (www.UnityBrenham.org).
Nov 17Chili’s Supports Faith Mission Let Chili’s do the cooking while you support Faith Mission at the same time. Chili’s will donate 10% of the day’s sales, 11am-10pm, 2700 Wood Ridge Blvd., Brenham.
Nov 17Burton American Legion Pork Steak Drive Thru Serving 5-6:30pm at Burton Community Center, tickets at Malloy’s, Citgo and Hair Depot in Burton, 4-G in Carmine and Dan’s Meat Market in Brenham. Meals are delivered to Dan’s Meat Market for tickets purchased there.
Nov 17Business After Hours - Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village Enjoy networking, food and refreshments! Bring plenty of business cards to share with other members. 1700 E. Stone St., Bren-ham, 5-7pm (www.KruseVillage.org).
Nov 17Coldwell Banker Tailgate Party An annual Thanksgiving Fiesta! Refresh-ments and dancing in the parking lot, 5-8pm, 2402 S. Day St., Brenham (www.BuyBrenham.com).
Nov 17 Friends of Bluebonnet Opry Featuring Allison Crowson, Ray Had-away, Lorraine Chavana, and the Blue-bonnet Opry House Band, doors open at 5:30pm, food served at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $5 admission (www.FriendsOfBluebonnetOpry.com).
Nov 17St. John UCC A Cappella Choir The Round Top Family Library FYI series and Round Top Area Historical Society present a spectacular music program, 7pm, Historical Society’s Jaehne Educational Cultural Pavilion (www.ilovetoread.org, 979-249-2700).
Nov 18Ribbon Cutting - Puppy Dawgs & Cat Tails Re-grand opening at new location in the his-toric Beaumier Iron Works Building, 321 S. Baylor St., Downtown Brenham, 10:30am (www.PuppyDawgsandCatTails.com).
Nov 19DI Truck & Trailer 1st Ever Chili Cook Off Proceeds will go to the DI Truck and Trailer Scholarship given to a student/stu-dents attending a vocational/trade school, $25 chili entry fee, 9am-5pm, 6360 FM 50, Brenham (Nicole 979-421-9635).
Nov 19, 26Holiday Portraits Taking reservations now for November 19 and 26 at the beautifully decorated Ross Car-roll Bennett House, $40 session. Proceeds benefit the Heritage Society of Washington County and are considered tax deductible. Contact Ron Werchan to reserve your spot ([email protected], 979.451.1810).
Nov 19Living History Saturday Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Staff and volunteers in period clothing bring to life people and events of Old Washington, 10am-4:30pm, Washington on the Brazos (www.WhereTexasBecameTexas.org).
Nov 19Brenham Market Day Food trucks, KTEX Radop, antiques, lo-cally made pottery, soap, candles, frames, woodworking, art and more. Rae Ramsey, local jewelry artist, will have a trunk show. Wine and cupcakes during Girls Night Out. Friendly leashed dogs welcome, 11am-7pm, Puppy Dawgs and Cat Tails, 321 S. Baylor St., Downtown Brenham.
Nov 19University of Texas Wind Ensemble Concert Round Top Festival Institute, 3-5pm (www.FestivalHill.org). Nov 19Prairie View A&M Chorale in Concert Dr. A. Jan Taylor will conduct at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, underwritten by a grant from Gilbert and Thyra Plass Arts Founda-tion, co-sponsored by Mt. Rose Missionary Baptist and St. Peter’s Episcopal churches. Reception follows. Free and open to the public, 7-8:30pm, 2310 Airline Dr., Bren-ham (www.StPetersBrenham.org).
Nov 1950 Years of Theatre Celebrate with performances from current students, former students, and talented performing arts faculty, $8 ticket, Blinn College, 7-9pm, 600 Blinn Blvd., Bren-ham.
Nov 22Ribbon Cutting - The Gunnery Join in welcoming this New Member at 2pm, 210 E. Alamo St., Downtown Bren-ham.
Nov 25-26Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department’s Christmas Lane of Lights A fun family event for all ages, hayride through a lighted path of Christmas reflec-tions. Santa will be there each night. All proceeds go to Ledbetter VFD, 6-9pm, FM 1291 and Hwy. 290. $8 per person, children 2 years and under free.
Nov 262nd Annual Chili Throw Down Chili, Bloody Mary, and Beans contests. Prizes awarded and live music by Whis-key Hitch. $5 a person tasting and a vote.
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What’s Happening in November
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Noon-3pm, Home Sweet Farm Market and Biergarten, 307 S. Park St., teams can register online (www.homesweetfarm.com).
December Highlights
Dec 1Business After Hours - Heritage Texas Country Properties Co-sponsored by Design II. Attend and enjoy holiday networking, delicious food and refreshments, 5-7pm, 605 S. Austin St., Brenham.
Dec 1“Little Women” at Unity Theatre This timeless, captivating story is filled with personal dis-covery, heartache, hope, everlasting love, and a lifting of the spirit, find ticket info online (www.UnityBrenham.org).
Dec 2-3Brenham Christmas Stroll & Parade Enjoy live entertainment and holiday shopping downtown, Parade on Saturday at 6pm (Jingle.CityofBrenham.org).
Dec 3Michael Martin Murphey - Christmas Concert An evening of cowboy songs, poetry and stories at Simon Theatre. Performances at 3pm and 8pm. Purchase tickets online for $49 each (www.TheBarnhillCenter.org/events). Dec 3Chappell Hill Christmas Fayre Fun activities for the whole family including a Teddy Bear Parade, downtown Christmas lighting, food and vendors, local shops, Downtown Chappell Hill.
Dec 3Fall Training for Court Appointed Special Advocates Academy Train to become a Special Advocate for children in the foster care system, 9am-3pm, 2309 S. Day St., Brenham (www.WeSpeak4Kids.org).
Dec 3Special Christmas Shopping Washington on the Brazos Visitor Center special Christ-mas shopping event, featuring products made by local vendors and artisans from the area and throughout Tex-as. Refreshments and music will enhance the shopping experience. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet visi-tors, hear their Christmas wishes, and to take photos. 9:30am-5pm.
Dec 4Tannenbaum Tour and Christmas at the Depot Texas Country Christmas in Burton beginning with lunch at 11am at the historic depot. For a complete schedule of events visit www.BurtonHeritageSociety.org/celebrate or call 979-353-0050.
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