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Barbeque Fundraiser for Raisin VFD Planned

Joe Bob — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:37:17 +0000

The Raisin VFD will hold a barbeque fundraiser Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 2535 Coletoville Road. The cost is only $8 per plate for beef and chicken and all the fixings. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Auction at 12:30 p.m. Raffle drawing after the auction, [...]

Midfield VFD to Host Fundraiser

Joe Bob — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:09:50 +0000

The Midfield VFD will hold it’s Annual BBQ Cook Off & BBQ plate fundraiser Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Midfield Fire Station. The Cook Off will start at 7:00 am with judging at 12:30. BBQ Plates with all the trimmings will be sold starting at 11:00am for $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under [...]

Golfers in Tutus… No, Really!

Joe Bob — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:40 +0000

Normal links attire will be discarded April 27 when golfers don tutus and tiaras for the Victoria Ballet Theatre fundraiser at the Victoria Country Club, 14 Spring Creek Road. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come out and support the Victoria Ballet Theatre while having some fun,” artistic director Brenda Tally told the [...]

'Rope For The Kids' Saturday in Edna

Joe Bob — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:41:30 +0000

Crossroads cowboys looking to make a difference will soon have the chance to saddle up for a cause. Rope for the Kids, the seventh annual Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates team roping, is Saturday at Edna's Brackenridge Main Event Center, 284 Brackenridge Parkway.

Nursery VFD Fundraiser Sunday

Joe Bob — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:03:28 +0000

The Nursery Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser Dinner is Sunday at 370 Nursery Road in Nursery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is only $8 per plate. The dinner will consist of barbecue brisket and sausage and all the trimmings. Plates are available for dine-in or carry-out. For more information, contact Jeff Kyle at 361-564-4442. [...]

Lady Antebellum Set First-Ever Ping Pong and Songs Fundraiser

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:17:53 +0000

While Lady Antebellum are well-known for their music dynasty — with loads of hit songs and millions of records sold — they are also masters in something in the non-music world: ping pong. In fact, Lady A’s Dave Haywood says he and bandmate Charles Kelley are known as the ‘the Dynasty’… at least when it [...]

Perpetual Help Home to Hold Fundraiser

Joe Bob — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:09:54 +0000

Perpetual Help Home is hosting a Chocolate Love Affair fundraiser Feb. 9 at the Victoria Mall. Chocolate samples from a variety of vendors will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dillard’s courtyard. Janet Jones, who organized the event, told the Victoria Advocate she is thrilled with the businesses that have chosen to [...]

Fundraiser Set in Inez

Joe Bob — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:59:12 +0000

The 63rd Annual Inez Community Benefit Association fundraising event begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Inez Community Center, 2511 U.S. Highway 59 North at the Farm-to-Market Road 444 Inez exit. A meal of hamburgers, fries, chips and nachos will be served starting at 5 p.m. The top prize in the raffle will be [...]

Sweet Home PTO to Hold Fundraiser

Joe Bob — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:20:09 +0000

The Sweet Home PTO Annual Chili Supper and Auction is Jan. 26 at the Sweet Home Community Center, 348 County Road 391, Sweet Home. The meal of homemade chili, pinto beans, cheese, bread, condiments, dessert and tea will be served in the hall from 5 to 7 p.m. To-go plates will also be available. Meal [...]

Food and Funds Needed Now

Joe Bob — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:22:42 +0000

UHV’s Gamma Beta Phi in conjunction with the Golden Crescent Food Bank, is having a food and fund drive. The drive is in full swing and they need your help. In these tough economic times they are seeing an unprecedented number of people seeking food assistance, some for the very first time. Now more than ever the services [...]

Animal Art at Dorothy O'Connor Pet Adption Center

Joe Bob — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:35:55 +0000

Nowhere else can you whet your palate and snag a pet palette at the same time. On Thursday, the Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption Center will host “Pet Palette,” a wine reception and art reception with a twist. The art on display – and for sale – is painted by the shelter animals. The Victoria Advocate [...]

Gary's Care Packages Drive This Saturday

Joe Bob — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:13:42 +0000

If you’ve been looking for a way to support our troops overseas, this is a great idea! The ‘Gary’s Care Packages’ donation drive will be this Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9806 NE Zac Lentz Parkway. This will be the 8th annual drive in memory of Cpl. Gary Walters, who [...]

Holiday Shopping Fundraiser Hosted By CASA

Joe Bob — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:18:11 +0000

It’s never too early to start your holiday shopping and Golden Crescent CASA is providing the perfect opportunity!! Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates is hosting a holiday fundraising event. A Holiday Goodies & Gifts Sale will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Golden Gecko, 202 E. Forrest St. “We have a [...]

Golf Scramble to Benefit Calhoun County Humane Society

Joe Bob — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:35:15 +0000

Russell Cain is turning 65, and in honor of his birthday, the longtime Port Lavaca realtor is hosting a golf scramble to benefit the Calhoun County Humane Society. Cain, a devoted animal lover, told the Victoria Advocate he decided to host this event to encourage people to donate both their money and their time to the humane [...]

Bluebonnet Youth Ranch Fundraiser This Sunday and Monday

Joe Bob — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:56:54 +0000

We are thrilled to welcome country music songwriter Allen Shamblin on board as celebrity host of this year's activities, replacing lontime host, Red Steagall. Allen was recently inducted into Nashville Songwriters Hall ofFame and has a resume of award winning songs he has written or co-written over the past 20+ years, including He Walked on Water, I Can't Make You Love Me, Don't Laugh at Me, and The House That Built Me, which won Song of the Year at the 44th Country Music Association Awards in 2010.

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Inez VFD Fundraiser Saturday

Joe Bob — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:15:48 +0000

We should never forget the contribution and hard work of our many volunteer fire departments around this part of the country (or anywhere, for that matter). This weekend you will have an opportunity to have a really good time AND support the Inez Volunteer Fire Department. The Inez Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser is at the [...]

Friends of Devereux Charity Poker Run Saturday

Joe Bob — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:31:49 +0000

The ‘Miles for a Child Second Annual Friends of Devereux Charity Poker Run’ starts at Velocity Powersports, 13102 N. Navarro St. this Saturday at 10am. The schedule and entry fees are as follows; 10 a.m. – kickstands up! 3 p.m. – last bike in $25 – entry fee for first rider $10 – entry fee for [...]

St. Jude Benefit Trail Ride and Barbeque This Saturday

Joe Bob — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:26:30 +0000

If you like to ‘ride’ you will have a chance to do so this weekend while you support St. Jude Children’s Hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has announced the Saddle Up for St. Jude Trail Ride and Barbecue which begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Joe and Glenda Heinold’s place, 3481 Weber Road. Participants will [...]

'Rope to Remember' August 17th and 18th

Joe Bob — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:19:21 +0000

Cowboys of all ages from all over will be gathering near Victoria to help find a cure for Alzheimers. AlzCare’s fourth annual Rope to Remember is Aug. 17 and 18 at the Brackenridge Main Event Center in Edna. Proceeds go to fund Alzheimer’s research. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association [...]

Garage Sale To Benefit PAWS

Joe Bob — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:11:52 +0000

One of the most important things you can do for the good of our pets and the pet population is to spay and neuter. PAWS and Victoria Trap Neuter Return Fundraising Garage Sale will be at Texas Plaza (across from Montana Mike’s), 6502 N. Navarro St. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, August 3rd and [...]