Community Calendar - April 2 Issue

Easter Sunrise Service
There will be a Breakfast and Easter Sunrise Service at Harwood Community Center on April 4. Breakfast will be served beginning at 6:30 and the Sunrise Service will start about 6:45. There will be a time of worship and special singing. Clark Baptist Church, Harwood Methodist Church and Harwood Baptist Church will join together have this service for all area residents and visitors. Everyone is invited.
Free Viewing of “The Passion of the Christ” will be presented free of charge at Harwood Baptist Church on Good Friday, April 2 at 7:32 P.M. Everyone is welcome.

Stations of the Cross
Faith Family Church Presents Stations of the Cross, an interactive experience for individuals and families to walk through the Stations of the Cross. 
Stations of the Cross is a free event and open to the public. Held at: Faith Family Church, 1812 Cartwheel Drive (between Gonzales High School and Wal-Mart). Available from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 2 and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, April 3.

Easter Gospel Concert
The Christian Center “Living Waters” will host an Easter Gospel concert from 1-6 p.m. saturday, April 3 at El Centro Cristiano ‘Agua Viva’. 403 Hwy. 90 West in Waelder. For more information, call  830-305-6789.

Annual “Good Friday” Fish Fry
Henson Chapel UMC’s are hosting their annual Good Friday Fish Fry, Friday, April 2, 11 a.m. -2 p.m.  at the Church Cafeteria, 1113 St. Andrew St., in Gonzales. We Deliver! Call the church at 672-7864.

Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your kids and Easter backets to the Edwards Association’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt!  Prizes for the kids! Thursday, April, 1, at the Edwards Association, 1427 Fly Street, in Gonzales.

Glory Bound Singers
The Glory Bound Singers are working on their spring musical, which will happen on Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church in Gonzales on May 2.  This is an inter-denominational choir directed by Rev. Steve Faulkner.  The volunteer choir members meet each Monday afternoon at 5 p.m.  Their four-part harmony will be a special treat for all to enjoy. The choir is composed of Seniors age 50 and up.  There will be no charge - it’s FREE for your enjoyment and pleasure.

Special Olympics State
There has been some confusion on wether The Special Olympics Team will still be competing this year.  The Gonzales Apaches, Special Olympics Team will still be competing in Local, Area and State Meets.  It was only our annual Track Meet that was canceled, not the whole season. Our Schedule of Meets is as follows: April 1-Nixon-Smiley Meet;  April 9-Dewitt-Lavaca Meet;  April 23-24 Area Meet at Connolly High School;  May 27-30-State Meet in Arlington

Fish Fry at Harwood
Harwood community invites everyone to the Harwood Community Center for a fish fry on Good Friday, April 2, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. The plates will be $6 each for dine-in or take-out. Plates will consist of fish, slaw, beans, French fries, bread and hush puppies with tea or coffee. Homemade desserts will be available. Proceeds will be used for community projects.

Palenstine Settlement and Bonds Cemetary Annual Fundraiser
A service will be held April 11 at Greater Palenstine Church in Belmont at 3:30 p.m. (210) 689-7561.

American Legion
and Auxiliary Meeting
Both the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary of Gonzales will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Legion Hall behind Wal-Mart. All members and anyone interested in the organizations are invited to attend.

Gonzales Outpouring Revival
The Gonzales Outpouring Revival will continue April 11-16 Sunday – Friday 7:00 p.m. nightly at Gonzales Family Church Assembly of God 320 St. Andrew,  for more information 830-672-6113.

Legion Hall Dance
There will be a dance at the Shiner American Legion Hall, Saturday April 3, 2010 8 pm to 12 pm. Country Magic Band playing. Tickets are $8.00 each.

Breakfast Lions
The Breakfast Lion’s Club would like to thank everyone who purchased Fertilizer from them and also thanks to Hyden Highway Hauling for picking up the Fertilizer for us.

Plant Schwap
The fifth annual Plant Schwap is scheduled starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 at St. John Lutheran Church Parish Hall in Westhoff. Fajitas will be served at noon. Bring a plant, seed, cutting, potted plants, bulbs, etc., or any kind of plant you would like to share with someone. Free Mushroom Composite Mulch will be available (Bring your own container only a few will be available). No money will be exchanged -- everything is free.
If you are not into plants, come to enjoy the fellowship & meal. Invite your neighbors, friends and relatives.
For more information contact: Pastor William Hill – 830-236-5593 or David Nitsche at 830-236-5739.

Study Club
The Woman’s Study Club will meet for its Annual Pilgrimage at 10:15, April 14 in the church parking and procede to tour the Graham Cattle Company.

Thompsonville scholarship
The Thompsonville Ladies Club will be accepting scholarship applications from Gonzales area 2010 seniors through April 15.  The resume/fact sheet should be mailed to Mrs. Betty Schroeder at 7920 County Road 240, Waelder, Texas, 78959 by April 15.

East Ave. Registration
East Avenue registration for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2010-11 School year will be held:  April 12 – April 23 from 8:30 am thru 11 am and 1 pm thru 3 pm. In order to register, you must bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and photo ID of person registering child.
Children eligible for the Pre-K Program must be unable to speak or understand the English Language, or be eligible to participate in the National Free or Reduced Lunch Program.  Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2010.
Children eligible for Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2010.  Please call the school office for more information.

Grace Christian Auction
Grace Christian Academy will be having a silent auction fundraiser April 7 – 10 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.  We invite everyone to view the items in the MHBC Fellowship Hall and bid on them.  Bids will close Saturday, April 10 at 2pm.  For more information, call the GCA school office at 682-3838.

Book Club Meets
The Gonzales Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month. This month’s meeting will be on Apr. 15, from 10-11am at Liford’s Books and Fine Art to discuss “The Human Stain” by Philip Roth.  Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.  Please join us!

GHS Honor Society
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Gonzales High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Gonzales Junior High School Auditorium. Please note this date change. For more information contact the high school front office at 672-7535.

Bebe School Reunion
The annual Bebe School reunion will be held April 10th at the Monthalia Methodist Church from 10 AM to 3 PM. All former students and family are welcome. For more information, call Margaret Plunkett 830-672-3329 or Clarence Bahlmann at 830-437-2610.

Seniors in Action
Gonzales County Seniors in Action will sponsor monthly Bingo at the Gonzales County senior citizens Nutrition site.  The following dates set are Wednesday April 7th 2010.  Each month Sponsors of the Seniors in Action will host the event.

Senior Bingo
Texan Nursing and Rehab of Gonzales & Texas Home Health sponsor monthly bingo at the local Gonzales County senior Citizen Nutrition site free of charge to all Senior Citizens in Gonzales County every 3rd Friday of the month. The 2010 schedule is: April 16, May 21, June 18, August 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.  A light breakfast is served at 9:30 a.m. and bingo begins at 10:00 a.m. Please contact Donna Allen at 830-672-2867 for more information.
 
Youth Center
The Gonzales Youth Center is open Monday through Thursday from 3:30-6 p.m. with bus transportation home after closing.  Remember there is always something to do at the youth center: Tutoring, pool, volleyball, ping-pong, basketball, football, air hockey, kickball, computer lab, games, puzzles, TV, great food, friends and fun. From 3-10 p.m. on Saturdays. Call 672-7664 or 857-3483 for more information.

Library Story Time
The Gonzales Public Library is hosting story time every Saturday from 11-11:30 a.m. Children in kindergarten through first grade are invited. For more information, call 672-6315.

Waelder Tutoring
After school tutoring is hosted on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students in the Waelder ISD from 4-5 p.m.  A late bus will run for regular bus riders at  5 p.m.  Snacks are served from 3:35-4 p.m. for those students enrolled in tutoring.  Teachers will contact parents if their student is to stay for tutoring.  Check with your child’s teacher if you need to verify tutoring times.

Healing Hands
Healing Hands meets the first Tuesday of every month at Two Rivers Bible Church. The mission of Healing Hands Clinic is to provide free medical care to uninsured residents of Gonzales County.  Helping Hands is designed for those without health insurance, without Medicaid/Medicare and without any other kind of medical assistance.  Come join our friendly environment as you get your physical needs met.  While waiting, prayer counselors and children’s activities  are available. This is not an Immunization Clinic, so no flu shots will be administered.

Prayer meetings
Calling all intercessors and prayer warriors, join other local Christians praying for revival in Gonzales.  We will meet every Saturday at 6 p.m. at Gonzales Faith Family Church Assembly of God.  For more information, contact 672-6113.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund
Make a donation to the Knights of Columbus 5090 Scholarship Endowment fund and help our youth.  Send checks to K of C Council #5090, P.O. Box 279, Gonzales, Texas, 78629.

Suicide Hotline needs volunteers
Precious Life Suicide Prevention Youth Programs are in need of volunteers to help with our youth programs and admistration  duties: If interested please contact us at 372-5980 and (210) 723-4144.  Apply on line at www.preciouslifeservices.com.

Ombudsman volunteers needed
Caring volunteers are needed for rewarding work as advocates for nursing home residents. Free initial and ongoing training are provided, and no prior experience is necessary.  For more information contact Barbara Zimmerman at (361) 578-1587 or barbaraz@gcrpc.org.

Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous
Do you think you may ahve a drinking problem?  Just can’t  stop?  Is alcohol causing problems in your life?  If so please join the Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. They are literature based meetings focussed on the solution. Meetings are at Eastside Baptist Church, 701 Seydler St. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. For more information call (956) 472-3201.

Waelder PTO
Waelder ISD Parent-teacher Organization is holding a membership drive. Registration forms can be found in the front office or the registration form can be downloaded on the district’s website.  Annual dues are $5.  The PTO is a great way to support your child.