Central Texas Hospital Auxiliary in Cameron is looking for volunteers and junior volunteers. The group meets on the 4th Monday of every month. For information on volunteering, call Joyce 254-697-6591
The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for membership in the department. No prior fire service qualifications are needed. Applicants must be 18 years of age, no criminal history, have a drivers license, a vehicle to respond with, live within a few miles of Cameron, and most of all be able to repond to fires and attend meetings and drills each Monday. For more info, contact any firefighter or stop by the fire station, or call 697-4702.
The Yoemen Band Booster Club meets every 2nd Monday at the Yoe High Band Hall which is next to the Performing Arts Center (PAC). The public is welcome. Memberships are also available for $10 per person or $20 per family. With a membership you will receive a yard sign to show your support the Yoe Band.
Year Long
Fish Fry in Temple, All You Can Eat at St. Luke's Catholic Church at 2807 Oakdale in Temple, sponsored by the KC Hall Council 7197. Plates are $7 and include all you can eat fish, beans, cole slaw, fries, hushpuppies, tea or coffee. Serving starts at 4:30PM. Serving days are June 18, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 15 and Nov. 19. Desserts will also be available for donations.
The Yoe High graduating classes OF 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 AND 1972 are planning a class reunion for Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Cameron VFW Hall. Addresses or email addresses for class members are needed as soon as possible. send addresses to Becky Burnett Goeke at P. O. Box 845, Cameron, TX 76520 or email to classreunionyhs@yahoo.com
A memorial fund for Lindsey Reisner has been set up at Buckholts State Bank in Cameron and Rockdale Federal Credit Union.
Fund for Balch Family. Box 659, Gatesville, TX. 76528
July 31
A benefit has been set up for a family including 5 children who recently lost their home to a fire at Oak Park Two. The benefit will be held Saturday at Rockdale City Hall parking lot from 10 a.m. to sold out. There will be barbecue sandwiches, sausage wraps, chips and drinks. Meat can also be bought by the pound. Friends are also holding a bake sale the same day.
July 31
A garage sale will be held at the KC building next to Simon-George Hall. Sale starts at 8 and goes until 2. Lots of miscellaneous items and clothing will be sold at very low prices. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #12601
July 31 & August 1, August 7 & 8
Milam Community Theater (MCT) will present the musical, "Annie" at the Yoe High School Performing Arts Center in Cameron, Saturday & Sunday, July 31st and August 1st and again the following weekend, August 7th & 8th. Saturday shows start at 7:30 and Sunday performances are 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. For more information, visit the MCT website at www.milamcommunitytheater.com
July 31
The Milano Jamboree will be held Saturday, July 31 in Milano at the Civic Center with music starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available too.
August 1-31
The Milam County Health Department will hold special clinic days and hours for immunizations for school-aged children entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th Grade and college. The hours in Cameron are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 till noon and 1-5. And in Rockdale Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 till noon, and 1 to 4:30. On these days Vaccines will not be administered to children under 4 or adults over 18 years old. For more information contact the Milam County Health Department in Cameron at 697-7039.
August 9
EBCO General Contractors will sponsor a blood drive Monday, August 9th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To sign up to donate contact Gaye Cowell at 254 697-8516. All donors will receive a free insulated 6-pack cooler/lunch bag, a free #1 combo from Bush's Chicken, the chance to win a pair of Houston Astros tickets, and the chance to win a $500 gift card of your choice donated by area Lions Clubs. The mobile blood unit will be parked at EBCO Development at 305 West Gillis in Cameron
Aug. 14
Cameron PeeWee football sign ups are coming up! Players need to be Ages 8-12 as of september 1st for tackle football and Grades 1st-6th for flag football. Sign-ups will be held at the Cameron Junior High on Saturday, Aug 14th from 10am til 12pm.
August 15
St. Monica's Catholic Church in Cameron will have its annual homecoming festival, Sunday Aug. 15th. A Spanish Mass starts the day at 8 followd by a Polka Mass with the Jodie Mikula Orchestra at 10:30. Bar-b-que beef and sausage meal served starting at 10:30 and continues throughout the day. A variety of game booths open at noon. Entertainment during the day with the Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis and Zismo Musical of Cameron. Country auction starts at 4 followed by a huge raffle. The first annual horseshoe tournament will be held with an entry fee of $20 per team. Everyone invited.
August 22
The Annual Homecoming Picnic in Marak at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will be Sunday, August 22nd. Mass will be 10:15AM with dinner at 11AM. Games will start at Noon. Home fried chicken and sausage plates will be served, plates are $8 each. Entertainment will be provided by the Vrazels Polka Band from 12:30-3:30PM. There will be an auction at 4PM.
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Blessings from GOD food Pantry will distribute food to citizens on the first and third tuesday of each month. The first Tuesday, hours are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the third Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Defensive Driving/Ticket Dismissal Classes are available in Cameron at Bea's Kitchen or at the Milano United Methodist Church. Classes are $35. Call 512-455-2004 for more information and to register. You can save on your insurance by taking a class!
Upcoming class dates are: Aug. 28, Sept. 28, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, and Dec. 18
No End Date
Enrollment for GED classes is getting underway. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8PM. ESL classes will also be held. ESL classes will be Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6PM. Cost of the classes is free. If you would like to enroll or would like more info, contact Karen at 593-3011 or 593-2744.
Tuesdays & Fridays of each week the Farmer's Market is in Downtown Cameron will open- For those of you who grow your own produce and have an abundance that you would like to share join us for the Farmer's Market on Tuesdays and Friday from 8:00 a.m. until noon or until you sell out. This will last through out the growing season. For more questions, contact the Chamber office at 254-697-4979.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
ESL classes are now being offered at Cameron YOE High School through a ESC Region 6 federal program. Classes are given from 6-8:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Anyone interested in registering for the classes (or if you know of someone that could benefit from the class) can contact Roy Martinez at 697-6858 for information.
Cameron ISD is asking citizens over 65 years old that dont have a Senior Yoeman Club Card and want one, call 697-3512 to make arrangements for taking their picture and obtaining a card. The Senior Yoeman Card will allow you to come to any Cameron ISD sponsored extra-curricular event free of charge. For questions or information, call 697-3512.
Once a month the Senior Citizens Group in Milano sponsors a Country Jamboree at the senior center in Milano. There is no charge and refreshments are served for a nominal fee. The event takes place the final Saturday of each month at 7:00PM.
The Scott & White Blood Center is in urgent need of type A blood. The donor center is located in room 115 across form the McLane Dining Room. Hours are Monday -Thursday 9am-6pm. and on Friday 9am-2pm. Call 254-724-HERO or 877-724-HERO. This month donors receive a long sleeve shirt, a squeezie ball, a Blood Bowl point, free rose or $5 discount from Precious Memories, and a chance to win a 2-screen 7-inch car DVD player with controller and games. If you can't donate, recruit 2 people to donate for you and Scott and White will give each of you a shirt and a chance to win the gift card.
Are you 55 years or older & in search of a job in the Cameron area? Put Experience Works to work helping you. We are a National non-profit organization that provides training and job placement services for older workers. We provide paid work experience through collaboration with community service agencies in the your area. Put your experience to work today by calling 1-800-460-8801 ext. 2003 TODAY!
Standards of Care will be at Bea's Kitchen, at 101 East Main Street, at 10:30am on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month for free blood sugar and blood pressure checks.
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