Calendar of Events

First Baptist Church - Hempstead 

 

Beginning Wednesday, January 7 a 10 week Bible Study for women “Esther: Its tough being a woman”, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. All ladies welcome. Childcare provider. $15.00 for workbook.

 

Christmas at Sam Schwartz

 

Its' Christmas! Where did the time go? Every holiday that passes brings memories, it's true.. .that's why it's so special to share this time with you. You are cordially invited to attend a grand and special evening at the Hempstead High School Cafeteria located at 801 Donoho Street, Hempstead, Texas on December 21, 2008 from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Donation $20.00 per person. For more information please contact Mrs. Bertha Wolfe (979) 826-6947.

 

HOLIDAY NOTICE

 

CITY HALL & THE CITY BARN WILL BE CLOSED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2008 FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. WE WISH EVERYONE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!!

 

WISD Holiday Closing

 

Waller ISD schools and offices will be closed for the Christmas Holiday break. Early dismissal will begin the afternoon of December 19 and offices and schools will reopen January 5th with the exception of the Waller ISD Tax Office. The Tax Office will be open December 29 & 30 & ½ day on December 31st. For additional information about Waller ISD, please visit www.wallerisd.net or call 936.931.3685.

 

Trinity Lutheran Christmas Offering

 

You are invited to come and enjoy the music of the Christmas season as the Trinity Lutheran Choir proudly presents: "A Christmas Offering" a praise and worship celebration on Friday, December 19th at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 8th and Allen Streets in Hempstead. For more information you may contact the church at 826-3865 or call Lee Hartman at 826-8407.

 

Pine Island Baptist Christmas Cantata

 

Pine Island Baptist Church would like to invite the public to attend their annual Christmas cantata on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. This year the choir will be performing "A Christmas Offering" by Marty Parks under direction of Brian Parker, choral director. This arrangement of traditional Christmas hymns with more contemporary Christian songs makes for an exciting and refreshing mix. The church joins pastor Tom Dobbs in extending an invitation to the public to join us for a night of praise and songs to our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. For more information please call 979-826-2016. The church is located on Brumlow Road between Cochran Road and FM 359 near Hempstead, TX.

 

Baseball Camp

 

Earl Hathaway's 2008 Holiday Baseball Camp for youngsters ages 8 through 18 will be Dec. 22-23 at Brenham High School, 525 Ehrig Dr. in Brenham. The camp, offers quality instruction in the fundamentals of baseball and an opportunity for practice and drills. The camp is designed to ensure a 12 to 1 camper to coach ratio and attendance will be limited. Cost is $80. For more information call Hathaway at (979) 836-3437 after 6 p.m.

 

Waller County Christmas Closing

 

Waller County will be closed Friday, December 26, 2008 for the Christmas Holidays Have a very safe and Merry Christmas.

 

 

Waller County VFW

 

 

Alcoholic Anonymous

 

Alcoholics Anonymous (in English) meets Sunday at 7pm at 2412 Main St., Waller.

 

Domestic Violence

 

Family Violence has many forms: physical, verbal, and emotional. Domestic violence is about the control of one human being by another. Focusing Families offers free Domestic Violence support groups in Brenham on Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45 a.m.; Brookshire, Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m.; Bellville, Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.; and Hempstead, Thursdays 10-11 a.m. All locations are confidential. Call Gloria for more information at (979) 826-0000.

 

Emmaus Walk

 

Men who have attended a walk to Emmaus pilgrimage are invited to attend reunions each Saturday morning at 7 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hempstead. For more information call Pastor Osteen (979) 826-6321.

 

Seniors Writing Group

 

A free Senior Citizens Writing Group has been organized at the Hockley Community Center. Come explore your writing skills each Monday from 1 to 3 p.m. Call (936) 931-5030 for information and to register.

 

Family Violence Support

 

A local, confidential, free support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence is available. Our mission is to enhance safety by strengthening individuals, families and communities one family at a time.

 

The support group meets at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday and is facilitated by an advocate. For information, call (979) 826-0000 or 1-877-BE-SAFE-9.

 

HHS Offers Tutoring

 

Hempstead High School is continuing a tutoring program, the Texas Accelerated Science Achievement Program, this semester to help 11th grade students in science. HHS believes that the tutoring can equip students to be successful on the TAKS test. The program will meet every Monday through Thursday from 3:30 – 5 p.m. For more information call Scott Neumann at (979) 826-3331.

 

Free Classes

 

Focusing Families is providing free nutrition classes and parenting classes to victims of domestic violence and /or sexual assault. Nutrition classes are from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays. Parenting classes are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Confidentiality will be kept as highest priority. For more information or to register for classes, call (979) 826-3290.

 

Community Outreach

 

The Hempstead Community Outreach meets the second Monday of each month at the different churches represented. The HCO has been helping needy families for many years with food donated by churches, businesses, organizations and individuals. They distribute toys and food baskets at Christmas and school supplies in May. For more information and location of next meeting, call Helen Panetti at (979) 826-6573.

 

Widows, Children

 

Starting Wednesday, Jan. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. and continuing every first Wednesday of each month, Hospice Brenham presents the Widowed with Young Children grief support program for those who have experienced the death of a spouse. There is no cost to attend. Hospice provides refreshments and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. It is held at the Brenham office at 302 East Blue Bell Rd. For more information call Debbie Mackey at (979) 277-9525.

 

Game Day

 

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, Hospice Brenham presents Game Day; an informal grief support group for those who have experience the loss of a loved one. Attendees bring a brown bag lunch and meet to play cards, dominoes and board games. It is held at the Brenham office at 302 East Blue Bell Rd. For more information call Debbie Mackey at (979) 277-9525.

 

First Step

 

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continuing every third Tuesday of each month, Hospice Brenham presents the First Step, a grief support program, for those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. First Step is open to all and there is no cost. Hospice provides refreshments, attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. It is held at the Brenham office at 302 East Blue Bell Rd. For more information call Debbie Mackey at (979) 277-9525.

 

After School Program

 

The Katie S. Urban After School Program is open, without charge, for all children pre-K and above from 3 to 5 p.m. each Wednesday. The Katie S. Urban Community Center is at 14th and Austin streets in Hempstead.

 

Center Director Jennifer Vines welcomes the children for a supervised place to come after school on Wednesdays.

 

Children’s Story Hour

 

The Melanee Smith Memorial has “Story Hour” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. All children are welcome to come and listen to the stories. For more information, call (936) 372-3961.

 

Free Tutoring Classes

 

Free tutoring classes are being held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church at Wilkins and Eighth streets in Hempstead for children in grades pre-K through fifth-grade. Children will be assisted with homework and other weekly assignments in reading, writing and mathematics. Skills on developing healthy attitudes and attaining high self-esteem will be stressed. For more information, call (979) 826-3458 or (979) 826-0583.

 

Horse Council Meeting

 

The Waller County Horse Council meets at Ericks's Mexican Restaurant at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The meetings usually include a program on horse care. If you ride, breed, or just love horses, consider visiting us for an interesting evening. We want to bring all facets of the horse community together so we can have a unified voice. For more information, call (979) 826-9986.

 

Knights of Columbus

 

The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus Council 12672 is at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at the new KC hall, 22892 Mack Washington Lane in Hempstead.

 

 Hempstead Lions Club

 

The Hempstead Lions Club meets the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. at Howard Insurance Agency, 945 12th St., Hempstead.

 

A&M Club

 

The Waller County A&M Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Repka's on Buller Road between FM 529 and FM 1458. Go to www.repkas.com, email WallerCoAggies@aol.com or call 713-545-0955, for more information.

 

4-B EDC Meeting

 

The Prairie View 4-B Economic Development Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month at the city hall on Business Highway 290. For more information, call Marie Herndon at (936) 857-5517.

 

GOP Women’s Meeting

 

The Republican Women of Waller County meet the third Tuesday of each month in the assembly room of the Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead. Social time is at 7 p.m. and the meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Estella Smith at (979) 826-6413.

 

WC Fair Board

 

The Waller County Fair Association board of directors meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Barbara Carpenter Building at the fairgrounds on FM 359 at Hempstead.

 

Head Start

 

MET-Waller County Head Start is a free preschool program for children ages 3-5 and many services are available for the enrolled children and their families. Children with disabilities and families with low income are encouraged to apply. Meals are free for enrolled children. There is limited transportation available. All services are provided at no cost. All families are welcome to apply regardless of disability, race, religion of gender. For more information or to make an appointment, call (979) 826-4484.

 

Stretch and Tone

 

Free Stretch and Tone fitness classes are offered from 9:30 to 10 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Hockley Community Center. Call (936) 931-5030 for more information.

 

CoDa Meeting

 

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-Step Fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Bellville’s CoDa meeting will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Learning Center, 936 So. Front St. For more information, call (979) 865-9560.

 

American Legion 459

 

The regular meeting of Waller County American Legion Post 459 is held monthly on the third Monday at 7 p.m. at the VFW hall at 1236 New Orleans. Prospective members are invited. For more information, call (979) 826-3868 or (281) 256-1801.

 

American Legion 929

 

American Legion Bosen Post 929 meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at 609 Hamilton St. at 11th Street in Hempstead. Business meetings are at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at 1005 Hamilton St. at FM 1887, the east side of the Retirement Care Center.

 

VFW Post Meets

 

Waller County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4007 meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW hall at 1236 New Orleans. For more information, call David Sadowski at (979) 826-6484 or Paul Thornton at (979) 826-4602. For hall rental, call David at (979) 826-6484.

 

VFW Post 5121

 

The regular meeting of Hermon Sanford VFW Post 5121 is held monthly on the 2nd Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Waller Masonic Lodge at Main and Locust (use side entrance). Prospective members are invited. For more information, go to www.wallervfw.org or call (936) 372-2930.

 

Free Computer Classes

 

Free Basic Computer Literacy Training classes, sponsored by Career and Recovery Resources, are being offered to people who have a need to learn to use a computer. The classes are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at the United Way Center, 531 FM 359 South in Brookshire. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling Deborah or Alton at (281) 822-4210.

 

Watercolor Classes

 

Watercolor Classes for adults, taught by Mrs. Frankie Sprouse, are available at 1 p.m. each Wednesday at the Hockley Community Center. Call for a supply list and to register at (936) 931-5030.

 

Genealogy Society

 

The Waller County Genealogy Society meets at the Waller Masonic Lodge, 2106 Main St., across from the Melanie Smith Memorial Library, the third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. The meetings are free, and visitors are welcome. Society membership is free; just fill out a form. For information, call Shannon Harris at 936-372-9115 or e-mail at shaharris@ev1.net.

 

Mobile Health Clinic

 

The Fort Bend Family Health Center Mobile Clinic has a weekly schedule in Waller County. The mobile clinic accepts Medicaid and Medicare. The mobile clinic is in Hempstead every Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Greater St. Peter’s Baptist Church. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the clinic is in Brookshire at the United Way Service Center. On Thursdays, the clinic is at Royal Elementary School from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and at Royal High School from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, call (936) 261-1470.

 

Heroines of Jericho

 

Heroines of Jericho Prairie View Court 309 meets at 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Lone Star Lodge Hall, 311 7th St. in Hempstead.

 

Alzheimers Support

 

If you feel alone and that no one understands the disease called Alzheimer’s, consider joining the Hockley Caregivers Support Group that meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Call the Hockley Community Center at (936) 931-5030 for information.

 

Youth Program

 

The W.O.R.D. program promotes and sustains spiritual and social outlets for community youths, offers Bible study, retreats, volunteer involvement, cultural enrichment activities, field trips and a home-cooked meal every Sunday. The group meets every Sunday at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Prairie View. The free program is open for grades kindergarten through 12th. For additional information, you may call us at (936) 857-3272.

 

Drug Ministry

 

Mount Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 806 Seventh St. at Highway 290 in Hempstead is sponsoring a drug ministry to help victims and their families deal with drug abuse. The meetings are at 7:30 p.m. the first and second Mondays of each month. For more information, call (936) 857-2217 or (979) 826-2544.

 

Bill Of Rights Club

 

The Texas Citizens’ Bill Of Rights Club meetis from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Sundays of the month at 526 18th St. in Hempstead. The club focuses on the Texas and U.S. Constitutions and the penal code book. For more information, call Birdie Gails at (713) 417-0580.

 

Sewing Club

 

The Texas Family Heritage Sewing Club meets at 3 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 526 18th St. in Hempstead. Beginners through professional needleworkers are invited. The club focuses on sewing, knitting, crochet and tatting. For more information, call Birdie Gails at (713) 417-0580.

 

Heart-to-Heart

 

The Heart to Heart Support Ministry for persons and their families dealing with heart transplants, bypass surgery, pacemakers and other heart-related conditions; high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, physical inactivity, over-weight diabetes and tobacco use will be at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Wednesday. For more information, call (936) 857-9789.

 

Youth Center

 

The Katie S. Urban Community Youth Center is open free of charge for youths in Hempstead and the surrounding area. The children’s park is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day and the building is open from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. There is no charge for the use of athletic equipment, games or computers. Adult supervisors are on hand when the building is open.

 

Free GED Program

 

Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. is offering the Merit Software GED Prep Program at 531 FM 359 south in Brookshire. Classes are Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.. The program is self-tutorial and the class is for one hour everyday for six weeks. Bring your “drop-out sheet” and if you are court-order, bring all necessary paperwork. For more information, call Deborah Tallman at (281) 822-4210.

 

Pine Island Commission

 

The Pine Island City Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Pine Island Baptist Church.

 

County Commissioners

 

The Waller County Commissioners Court meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. in the commissioners courtroom on the second floor of the Waller County Courthouse in Hempstead.

 

Waller City Council

 

The Waller City Council meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the board room of the WISD Administration Building, 2214 Waller St.

 

 Waller ISD

 

Waller Independent School District trustees meet the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the board room of the WISD Administration Building, 2214 Waller St.

 

Prairie View City Council

 

The Prairie View City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at the George Higgs Alumni Building, Business Highway 290 and University Drive in Prairie View.

 

Hempstead City Council

 

The Hempstead City Council meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month at city hall.

 

Hempstead ISD

 

The Hempstead Independent School District board of trustees meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the administration office at 524 Austin.

 

Hempstead Chamber

 

The Hempstead Chamber of Commerce meets at noon the third Tuesday of each month at 733 12th St.

 

Prairie View Chamber

 

The Prairie View Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the Alumni Association building on University Drive.

 

Methodist Men

 

The Bethlehem United Methodist Church men’s breakfast/outreach program meets at 7:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month in the church fellowship hall in Hempstead.

 

Sewing Guild

 

The Houston Chapter of the American Sewing Guild - Montgomery County Group - meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Tomball Community Center. ASG is open to anyone interested in sewing. For more information call (281) 252-6672.

 

Resale Shop

 

Boys and Girls Country Resale Shop, 21225 FM 2920 in Tomball, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month. For more information, call Vicky Rudy at (281) 351-4976.

 

Military Support Group

 

A counseling group for families with loved ones serving in the military during this time of war is being formed by the United Way in Brookshire. If there is enough interest, Family Services of Houston will facilitate the group. For more information, call (281) 375-5110.

 

Open-Air Services

 

Everyone is invited to attend Open-Air Services to hear from God at 6:30 p.m. every Saturday (weather permitting) at 124 Calvit St. For more information, call Harold or Jeannie Manuel at (979) 826-8588.

 

Exchange Club

 

The Greater Katy Exchange Club meets from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Azzarelli's Italian Restaurant, 22764 Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road in Katy. Exchange Club is group of men and women working together to make our community better places to live through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and the Prevention of Child Abuse. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Rachel Dunham at (832) 216- 8524, or Newell Cheatheam at (281) 392-3034 or visit www.katyexchangeclub.com.

 

Texas Inmate Families

 

Families Helping Families - Texas Inmate Families Association, Conroe Chapter, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Montgomery County Library, 104 I-45 north in Conroe. Anyone whose loved one is incarcerated in or is on parole from the Texas prison system is invited. The group addresses issues that inmate families face on a daily basis. This chapter was founded to assist the areas of North Houston/Harris County, Montgomery and surrounding counties. For more information, call Jane at (936) 228-0905 or Marlene at (936) 441-7503. Visit the group’s website at www.tifa.org.