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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. The Milam County Health Department is offering the meningitis vaccine for children 11 - 18 years of age for $5.00 or no charge for Medicaid. Bacterial Meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and even if treated 15% of people die and those that do surivie 19% lose arms or legs or have other serious lifelong problems. The meningitis vaccine is required for entry into the 7th grage. If your child has not received the vaccine and is between the ages of 11 and 18 please visit the health department during regular clinic hours to get the vaccine. For more information about the vaccine or clinic hours call 254-697-7039 or visit www.milamhealth.com Standards Hospice hosts a grief support group on 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month: in October, on the 27th. The group meets at 6:00 p.m. in its All-Tex Building, 115 N. Central, in Cameron. Those of the community who are experiencing grief and bereavement because of the death of a friend or loved one are invited. There is no cost to attend. Mon & Wed Adult ESL classes have resumed at Ben Milam Elementary. Classes are taught on Monday and Wednesday evening from 4:30-6:00. Please come to improve your English speaking and writing skills. ONGOING The Milam County Health Department is giving FREE flu shots for children and adults that are 6 months of age and older. Cameron Clinic Hours: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am 5:00pm Rockdale Clinic Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am Noon and 1:00pm 4:30pm If you have not had your flu shot this season, please come in and get it free of charge. Please call the Milam County Health Department at 254-697-7039 with any questions. February 9 The Republican Women of Milam County invite all in Milam County and surrounding areas to an Independence Dinner. The dinner will be held Thursday, Feb.9,2012 at the V.F.W. Hall in Cameron.Come enjoy a Prime Rib dinner with all the trimmings, plus guest speakers who are running for county and state offices. The cost is $50.00 a plate, available from RWMC members. Join us to celebrate living in a country where Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness is our foundation. For more information go to www.milamgop.org February 9 The Central Texas Prostate Cancer Forum will present a program by Dr. Scott Coffield New Therapy Options for Prostate Cancer 2012 on February 9th at 5:30 p.m. in Room 109 in the Scott & White Medical Education Building, located on the main campus off of 31st street in Temple. As Research Director - Urology at Scott & White Dr. Coffield is aware of the latest Therapies being used or developed and tested in the treatment of Prostate Cancer. The Forum is open to the public, for more information about the prostate cancer Forum call the Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center, 724-3879, for more information. February 11 San Andres Masonic Lodge in Cameron will hold their annual fish fry, Saturday, February 11th from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bea's Kitchen in downtown Cameron. Partial proceeds will benefit the maintenance of the historic Port Sullivan Cemetery. Plate are $8 each, and will be available for carry out. Tickets are on sale at Cam-Tex Hardware, Cameron Chiropractic Clinic or from any Mason. For information, call J.C. at 254-605-0442 or Tom at 254-780-6090 February 11 There will be a FREE movie night at Grace Church (808 W. 16th) on Saturday, February 11th, starting at 6PM. The movie Courageous, Honor Begins at Home, will be played. Child care will be available, as well as popcorn and drinks. February 11 The O.J. Thomas Alumni Community Resource Center invites you to a Chili Cook Off. Saturday Feburary 11th, 1:00PM-4:00PM at the O.J. Thomas Cafeteria in Cameron. They encourage everyone to get out their best homemade chili recipe and enter the contest. For more details contact Gerre Williams 214-421-1908 or any O.J.T member. February 11 Milano Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Chili Supper and Live and Silent Auction on February 11th at Milano Civic Center & Fire Station. The event starts at 4:30 and runs until they sell out. Plates are $7 for adults and $3 for kids 12-and-under. Plates are dine-in or carry-out and include drink and dessert. The silent auction ends at 6:30PM, with the raffle being held at 7PM. There will also be free, live entertainment. February 12 There will be a Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage Dinner on Sunday, February 12th from 11AM-1:30PM at the Marak Parish Center on FM2269. Plates consist of home fried chicken, sausange, trimmings, dessert, tea or coffee. Plates are $8 each and will be available dine-in or to-go. There will also be a silent auction and sweet shop available. The event is sponsored by SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. February 16 Lexington Emergency Medical Services present The Plummer Family Country Music Show on Thursday, February 16th at 7PM at Lexington Elementary School. Tickets are $10 in advance for adults and $5 in advance for kids under 12. Tickets will cost more at the door. For info, call 979-773-4018. February 17 Senior Celebration will have a Bake Sale February 17, at 7am in front of the post office. February 18 A Defensive Driving class will be held on Saturday, February 18th at Bea's Kitchen in Cameron. This class is for ticket dismissal and for those wanting to save up to 10% on your insurance. It is important that the attendee(s) call or e-mail to find out more information that may need to be completed prior to the class date and to pre-register for the class. Call (512) 455-2004 or 254-275-9954 February 19 The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra will perform at the Cameron ISD Performing Arts Center on February 19th at 2PM. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. You can get your tickets at Yoe High School or Cameron Chamber of Commerce. February 19 The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange has announced its grand opening of The Czech Music Museum of Texas on Sunday, February 19, from 2:00 6:00 p.m. The public is invited. The celebration will begin with dedication ceremonies and open house visiting of the museum from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. For more information call 1-888-785-4500 February 29 The Milam County Clerk's Office will begin Brand renewals for area ranchers. Ranchers will have until February 29, 2012 to renew their brand registration. If not done by March 1st, all brands unrenewed will become an Open Brand for the general public. Any brand not renewed becomes VOID on March 1st. For info, call 697-7049. March 3 The 6th Annual Tejas Festival in Rockdale will be March 3rd. The day will feature 7 locations to visit. Pick up a map of the locations, get that map stamped showing you were there, and you could be eligible for a $100 gift certificate. The event will be from 10AM-4PM. Stops will include an art sale, plant sale, authors open house, book sale, Kay Theater tour, children's activities, food, and a car show. It is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Rockdale Downtown Association and numerous community organizations. April 14 The 11th Annual MARC RUN benefiting The Milam Adult Resource Center of Milam County a 501c3 (nonprofit) organization will be held Saturday April 14, 2012. M.A.R.C. serves Milam County residents that have physical and learning disabilities teaching them valueable Life skill task that most people take for granted. The ride will be held at The Ranch 415 W. Hwy 79 Rockdale Tx. 76567. The Ride fee is $20.00 per Rider and $25.00 with a passenger. Ride fee includes a BBQ Meal for all participants after the ride. The sponsor/stops on this Ride are The War Horse Saloon in Thorndale, Pancho & Lefty's in Hare, The Oak Club in Pettibone, Nat's in Milano and The Ranch in Rockdale. Short Sleeve t-shirts will be available for $20.00 the day of the ride. There will be longsleeve and pocket t-shirts by PREORDER only for $25.00 with the deadline to order 03/12/12 call Cynthia @ (512)698-2784 to order. Registration begins at 9:00am at The Ranch with First Bike out at 11:00am and last Bike in at 4:00pm. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes and DJ music. There will also be a LIve Auction with something for everyone begining at 4:30pm. There will be Plaques awarded to the Oldest Rider,Oldest Bike,Traveled Farthest and Ladies Choice. All,Bikes,Trikes,Cars and Trucks are welcome on this ride and it is a rain or shine event. Sorry no space for vendors. For more information call Charles Starr (512)-540-2561 ----------- Milano Jamboree will be held the last Saturday of every month at 7PM in the Milano Senior Citizens Center. The Lunch Bunch will begin meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month, beginning September 2nd. Meetings will be held at the family life center in Cameron. 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 Milano and Cameron. Call for class dates: 512-455-2004 or 254-275-9954 or send an e-mail to HarrisEdSvc@yahoo.com for more information and to register. Cost: $35 for a ticket dismissal and $25 for insurance purposes. You can save on your insurance by taking a class! 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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