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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.