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Editor's Note: All club and support group meeting notices will now run in the support groups and meeting notices calendar on Sundays. All notices are due Monday morning of the week prior to your meeting. Direct questions to Robbi Patterson, 361-580-6524 or e-mail rpatterson@vicad.com
TODAY
Shiner Half-Moon Holidays
Green-Dixon Park
Avenue B in Shiner
Live music, food cook-offs, food/beverage, arts and crafts, kids activities both days. Fishing tournament and pie contest on July 3. Morning downtown parade and giant fireworks on July 4.
For more information, visit www.shinertx.com or call 361-594-4180.
Victoria Fireworks and Concert
Community Center
2905 E. North St.
6 p.m., concert; 9:30 a.m., fireworks.
Free
Jared Birmingham will be the featured entertainer. Parking will be available at the Youth Sports Complex; no parking will be allowed on the Community Center grounds. The event is sponsored by Hartman Distributing and co-sponsored by the Victoria Advocate, KIXS, Waste Management, Suddenlink, 98.7 Jack FM.
Runge Independence Day Celebration
10 a.m., parade; 11 a.m., barbecue dinner and local talent show at VFW Hall; fireworks at dusk at the lake. Arts and crafts and food booths will be available through the day.
For more information, call 830-239-4691 or 830-239-4651.
Victoria Farmers Market
Dr. Patti Dodson Public Health Center parking lot
2805 N. Navarro St.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
H-E-B Plus Fourth of July Parade
6106 N. Navarro St.
9 a.m.
A Trikes, Bikes, and Wagons Parade in the parking lot of the store. The event starts at 9 a.m., registration at 8:30 a.m. Age groups: 2-4 years, 5-8 years, 9-12 years. Trophies, 1st-3rd, will be awarded in each category.
For more information, call Tara Munoz at 361-578-9891, ext. 440.
Beeville Farmers Market and Country Fair
9 a.m.
Fresh produce, eggs, plants, arts and crafts, baked goods, food, entertainment.
Incredible Pizza July 4th Celebration
11 a.m.
3706 N. Navarro St.
A celebration of freedom with local U.S. military. Funds will be raised for non-profit organization that supports deployed families of the military. Military Hummers and U.S. Service personnel on hand. There will be barbecue, fun and games, inflatables, and more.
For more information, call Jill Kidd at 361-572-4121.
Coleto Creek Fireworks
Coleto Creek Park
365 Coleto Park Road
7 p.m.
Low altitude fireworks display. For all Goliad County residents, park entry after 7 p.m. to view the fireworks display will be free with proof of permanent county residence, such as a valid drivers license.
For more information, contact the park office at 361-575-6366.
Sweet Home Music City
Sweet Home Hall
County Road 318
8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Featured performer will be Bobby Flores.
For more information, visit www.sweethomehall.com.
Austwell Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry
Austwell City Park
6-8 p.m.
$6 per plate
Fish plates with beans, cole slaw, and hushpuppies will be served; drinks are $1. There will be a silent auction from 6-9 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9 p.m. All proceeds will go to purchase needed equipment for the fire department. A free dance from 8-midnight. Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
July Fourth Gospel Concert
Templo Jerusalem Baptist Church
2205 Mockingbird Lane
1-5 p.m.
Presented by the Victoria County Gospel Music Association. The concert will feature, The Telestials, Hearts of Grace, The Latimers, Reunion, Dete Long and Larry Moore.
For more information, call President Mrs. Mel (Lola) Felder, 361-578-6379 or John Petty, 361-572-9423.
SUNDAY
Next Evolution Wrestling Show
Riverside Multiplex
1407 E Red River St.
5-11 p.m.
$10
Featuring former WWE Tag Team Champion Lance Cade and other stars of wrestling. Family friendly. Special musical guests - Revolution Unleashed. Concession and food available.
monday
Crafts: Making the Old New Again
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
2-3 p.m.
Several craft stations for teens including decorated old records that have been melted into bowl shapes. This program is part of the Time Twistin' TTR.09 Texas Teens Read.
For more information, please contact the Victoria Public Library, 485-3302.
Self-Guided Computer Training
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
9-11 a.m.
Enhance your skills with more than 110 different tutorials from Atomic Learning, Learning Express Library and Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing!
For more information, call Training Services at 361-485-3316
BASEBALL PLUS BARBERSHOP HARMONY
Riverside Stadium
Riverside Park
First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Normal ticket prices will apply.
The chorus will sing the National Anthem to open the game, plus several traditional barbershop favorites during breaks in the action.
Bingo with Crossroads Home Health
Victoria County Senior Citizens Centers
603 E. Murray St.
10 a.m.
Crossroads Home Health will be sponsoring "Bingo" at the Victoria County Senior Citizens Center.
For more information, call Debbie Garner, 361-576-2189.
TUESDAY
Victoria Farmers Market
Dr. Patti Dodson Public Health Center parking lot
2805 N. Navarro St.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mr. Kippy's Storytime
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
2:30 p.m.
Mr. Kippy is a Children's Librarian who is part storyteller, musician, actor and artist. Expect to have a great time with books, stories, music, creative dramatics and a whole bunch of silly fun.
For more information, please contact the Victoria Public Library, 362-485-3302.
Port Lavaca Country Opry Show
The Heritage Center
2104 W. Austin St.
A meal will be served from 6-7 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m.
$6 donation for the meal, tea and coffee free
Proceeds benefit Calhoun County Senior Citizens Center.
For more information, call Sterling Griffith at 361-552-9347.
Victoria Adult Literacy Council Fund Raiser
Carino's Italian Grill
4909 Navarro St.
6 p.m.
Tickets are $60
Wine Tasting and Benefit Dinner, to raise money for projects that help adults learn how to read.
Tickets are available by calling 361-573-7323 or 361-550-9995.
VPL Computer Class: Mousework-Computer Basics
Victoria Public Library
302 N. Main St.
9:30 a.m.
Victoria Public Library - Computer Lab A basic introduction to the computer. Learn how to use a mouse - the first step to mastering the world of computers. This class is designed for those who have never touched the computer or need to refresh and learn more basics.
For more information, please call the Victoria Public Library at 361-485-3316.
GCRPC, Medicare Savings Plan, SS and VA Benefits
Victoria County Senior Citizens Centers
603 E. Murray St.
10 a.m.
Cheryl Moore with the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission Area Agency on Aging will be at the Victoria County Senior Citizens Center, assisting people with questions about "Medicare Part D, Social Security and VA benefits.
For more information, call Debbie Garner, 361-576-2189.
