Event additions:
August 16, 2005
Sack Lunch Benefit for Cathy Forsythe
Contact: Wendy Klentzman
Phone: 281 756-3600
E-mail: wklentzman@alvincollege.edu
Web: www.friendsofcathy.com
Admission: $5.00 Donation
The sack lunch comes with your choice of: Ham or Turkey on white or wheat sandwich; chips; fruit and dessert.
Please place your orders via e-mail as soon as possible. Your order may be picked up from 11 a.m. - 1p.m. on Aug. 16 in the Alvin Community College Cafeteria.
To learn more about Cathy visit her website at www.friendsofcathy.com
August 19, 2005
Aug. 19 - 21
Benefit motorcycle ride for Women's Center of Brazoria County
Islander's; 30315 FM 2004; Angleton TX 77515
Phone: 979 864-3333
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Event features bands; barbecue cook-off; benefit motorcycle ride; games; pool tournament and auction.
August 20, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alvin Police Department Blood Drive
Contact: Tonya Douglas
Donor Coach; Alvin Fire Department; 302 W. House; Alvin TX
Phone: 832 878-3821
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Blue Bell Ice Cream coupons and Guns & Hoses T-shirts provided to all blood donors. Identification required.
August 21, 2005
10 a.m.
Fun in the Sun Run
Contact: Trooper
Two different starting points and both end at Islander's; 30315 FM 2004; Angleton TX 77515.
Phone: 281 734-5622
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Admission:
Registration starts at 10 a.m.
Motorcycle ride benefits the Women's Center of Brazoria County.
September 10, 2005
Habitat for Humanity Interdenominational build
Contact: Uliana Trylowsky
Whittley home; 5280 Jenard St.
Phone: 409 832-5853
E-mail: uliana@beaumonthabitat.org
Web: www.beaumonthabitat.org
Beaumont Habitat for Humanity organized an interdenominational build to bring together members of various churches to build one Habitat house. Construction begins Sep. 10 and continues each Saturday as needed.
October 21, 2005
Oct 21 - 22 at 8 p.m.
Championship Bull-Riding (CBR) joins the South Texas State Fair
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, marketing manager
Ford Arena; 5115 IH-10 South; Beaumont; TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.CBRbull.com
Admission: Adult and children’s reserved seating tickets are $12 and $25; children aged 2 and under are free as long as they sit on someone’s lap. Each CBR ticket includes free admission to the South Texas State Fair on the day of the event. The show is at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m. each night.
Four-time World Champion Bull Rider and president of the CBR Tuff Hedeman showcases the world’s toughest bulls versus the top contenders for the 2005 CBR world championship title. Contenders include reigning CBR world champion Austin Meier, 2000 PRCA world champion Cody Hancock and 2004 PRCA reserve champion Matt Austin.
The CBR promotes high quality, professional level bull riding.
Media contact: Montica Willmschen, director of public relations, 719 378-2073 or via e-mail at Montica@CBRbull.com.
April 08, 2006
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rice and Crawfest
Contact: Gwen Obert
National Oak Park, Magnolia Street, 804 South Hood Street, Alvin TX 77511
Phone: 281 585-6211 or 713 585-8662
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Admission: Free
The Rice and Crawfest features Cajun music, an awards show and a wide variety of entertainment. Eat crawfish, file' gumbo, boiled shrimp and other food. Also donate blood and receive a free bowl of gumbo and T-shirt.
Scheduled performers include Bayou Roux, various local performers, dancers, youth boxing, gymnasts, large craft show and a large antique auto show.
Kiwanis Club of Alvin sponsors.
Annual. Held the 2nd Saturday in April*.
April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16
Magnolia Festival
Contact: Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Park, U.S. Highway 96 at Hebo Steet, Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827
E-mail: kirbyvilleonline@hotmail.com
Web: www.kirbyville.org
Admission: Free.
The event begins with the opening of the carnival on the Wednesday night prior to the third weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday; with special arm band nights and rides to suit every age group.
Events for Fri. and Sat. include arts & crafts, novelty and food vendors, parade at 10 a.m. on Sat., pet show at 1 p.m., art show and exhibit, door prizes, silent auction, and continuous entertainment in the pavilion.
The Festival is sponsored by the Magnolia Festival Committee and organized through the Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds are used for community development.
Annual. Held 3rd weekend in April.
April 21, 2006
April 21 - 23 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri & Sat and noon to 5 p.m. on Sun.
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival
Contact: Mike McManus, festival director
Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds, and Pritchett Field, Sam Houston State University campus, Huntsville
Phone: 936 294-1832 or 800-289-0389
E-mail: mmcmanus100@yahoo.com
Web: www.samhouston.org
Admission: $5 per adult
Festival showcases Texas' ethnic culture, including Native American, German, Hispanic, Irish, African-American, Polish, Scottish and others. Sample ethnic food, hear music, and observe folk art demonstrations in each area.
Event celebrates the life and times of General Sam Houston with life skills demonstrations, authentic 19th-century dress and hands-on activities. Other features include music, storytellers, dancers, singers and dramatic performances.
General Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Annual. Est. 1988. Held Fri - Sun on 3rd weekend in April.
April 22, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues
April 23, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues
Regularly scheduled event addition:
4th Thursday
7 p.m.
Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce
107 S. Elizabeth Street (the City Hall Annex), Kirbyville TX 75956
Phone: 409 423-5827
E-mail: kirbyvilleonline@hotmail.com
Web: kirbyville.org/marketplace/commerce.cfm
The function of the Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce is to help promote economic growth and development in our community. By doing so, businesses, individuals, and the community will prosper. Our goal is to plan for the future and what it might bring.
