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• Texas Chamber of Commerce Week

  • Start
    15 Oct 2018
  •  
    8:59 AM
  • End
    19 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Giddings Texas
  • Registered
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  The Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff are grateful to our members and partners for their continued support throughout the year. The Chamber advocates for businesses and our community on the local, state, and federal level in an effort to improve our local economy. Join us in celebratiing with our Chamber members and thanking them during this week. The Chamber connects businesses and communities to opportunities, while leading and growing our business community with information and resources.
  

  Join us at one of our community networking opportunities –

  •         Thursday, October 18^th from 7:30-8:30am at Citizens National Bank for Business & Breakfast.

  •         Friday, October 19^th from 9-11am – Eleanor’s Cottage for Coffee and Donuts with the Chamber.

  The mission of the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce is to create a progressive business environment, take a leadership role in the community, be an information resource for members, and increase growth of tourism.

  
  

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• Chicken Spaghetti Luncheon - Study Club

  • When
    16 Oct 2018
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  Giddings Study Club - Chicken Spaghetti Luncheon
  Tuesday, October 16, 2018
  from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

  $9.00 a plate
  Includes spaghetti, salad, tea/water/coffee and dessert

  All proceeds to benefit community service projects including library, scholarships and other school/community related activities
  

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• Multi County Wildlife Management Workshop-Luling

  • When
    17 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Luling Foundation Farm 523 S. Mulberry, Luling

  Multi County Wildlife Management Workshop
  Luling Foundation Farm
  523 S. Mulberry, Luling
  Wednesday, October 17, 2018
  from 7:45am to 3:30pm

  7:45 – 8:15 AM Registration, donuts and coffee
  8:15 – 8:20 AM Welcome
  8:20 – 8:40 AM Wildlife rules and regulations with Joann Garza‐Mayberry, Texas Game Warden
  
  8:40 – 9:15 AM Wildlife group membership & legislative updates for 2019 session with David Yeates, CEO – Texas Wildlife Association

  
  9:15 – 10:15 AM Range herbicide labels and product use with Dr. Bob Lyons, Extension Range Specialist ‐ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
  
  10:15 – 10:30 AM Break
  10:30 – 11:30 AM Wildlife habitat management & doe population
  
  Robert Trudeau, Wildlife Biologist ‐ Texas Parks & Wildlife
  
  11:30 – 12:45 AM Tabletop discussion / Lunch / visit booths
  12:45 – 1:15 PM Table discussion reports & ask an expert
  1:15 – 2:15 PM Nature tourism: integrating alternative income from wildlife with John Tomecek, State Specialist ‐ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

  2:15 – 3:00 PM Wild pig management – balancing population control and game use with Jacob Hetzel, Wildlife Biologist, Texas Wildlife Services/APHIS
  
  3:00 – 3:20 PM Regional approach to wild pig management with Nick Dornak, Watershed Services Program Manager, Meadows Center
  
  3:20 – 3:30 PM Evaluation & Wrap Up

  
  Early Bird Registration Fee (by Oct. 11th): $15 – made payable to “Demonstration Fund” by check only (delivered or mailed) to the Caldwell County Extension Office: 1403 B. Blackjack St., Lockhart, TX 78644.
  
  ~If you want your name in the pot for food, please choose this option~
  On‐Site Registration Fee: $25 – made payable with check or cash (NO CREDIT CARDS).
  

  3 hours of CEU credits (1 IPM, 1 L&R, 1 Gen) will be offered to commercial, non‐
  commercial and private pesticide applicators.
  

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• Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast - Citizens National Bank

  • When
    18 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Location
    Citizens National Bank, 104 W. Austin

  Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast
  Thursday, October 18, 2018
  from 7:30am to 8:30am
  at Citizens National Bank, 104 W. Austin
  

  No cost to Chamber members, must RSVP by October 15
  call 979-542-3455 to reserve a seat!
  

  Join us for breakfast and business at the Chamber Eye Opener Breakfast & Member Minute. Come meet new members and discover more ways your membership can save you money.
  

  There is no cost to Chamber members for breakfast PROVIDING that an RSVP is given by October 15. Those who do not RSVP are welcome to come join us but may not get breakfast.

  Sponsored by the Giddings Chamber of Commerce and Citizens National Bank
  

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• Building the Bees - Round Top

  • When
    18 Oct 2018
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Round Top Family Library 206 W. Mill St., Round Top

  For Your Information presents
  Building of the Bees
  Thursday, October 18 at 7:00pm
  at the Round Top Family Library
  206 W. Mill St., Round Top
  Free Program
  

  
  Nathan and Christi Wade of Lazy Bee Honey Co. will talk about the benefits and importance of Honey Bees, the struggles they face, and how we can help build the population. Live contained bees will “bee” onsite for viewing. Join us afterwards for biscuits and honey provided by Carolyn from Espressions Coffee and Art.

  Round Top Family Library
  206 W. Mill St., Round Top TX 78954
  www.ilovetoread.org
  979-249-2700
  

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• Coffee with the Chamber

  • When
    19 Oct 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Eleanor's Cottage, 191 E. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas

  

  The Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Staff are grateful to our members and partners for their continued support throughout the year. The Chamber advocates for businesses and our community on the local, state, and federal level in an effort to improve our local economy. Join us in celebratiing with our Chamber members and thanking them during this week. The Chamber connects businesses and communities to opportunities, while leading and growing our business community with information and resources.
  

  Join us at one of our community networking opportunities –

  • ·        Thursday, October 18^th from 7:30-8:30am at Citizens National Bank for Business & Breakfast.

  • ·        Friday, October 19^th from 9-11am – Eleanor’s Cottage for Coffee and Donuts with the Chamber.

  
  

  The mission of the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce is to create a progressive business environment, take a leadership role in the community, be an information resource for members, and increase growth of tourism.

  
  

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• Lexington Pumpkinfest & Chocolate Lovers Festival

  • When
    20 Oct 2018
  • Location
    downtown Lexington

  Lexington Pumpkinfest & Chocolate Lovers Festival
  Saturday, October 20, 2018
  Downtown Lexington
  

  Halloween will be here before we know it and as a prelude, there is Pumpkinfest where growers in the area will see who has the biggest fruit. If you aren’t crazy about looking at a bunch of pumpkins there is also the Chocolate Lovers Festival going on at the same time.
  

  The date for the festivals is Saturday, October 20, 2018. There will be games for the little ones, snacks and food, and PUMPKINS! Big ones!

  
  

  
  

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• Emergency Medical Technician Course - LC EMS

  • When
    22 Oct 2018
  • Location
    Lee County EMS

  Emergency Medical Technician Course
  Provided by Lee County EMS
  Starting October 22, 2018

  Classes will be held Monday and Thursday nights from 6-10pm

  The course will be approximately 4 1/2 months

  The cost will be $750 (books and uniforms included)

  Hospital rotations and EMS ride-outs will be required

  For more information please message us on Facebook or call us at 979-542-6284 between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.
  

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• Coffee with Congressman McCaul

  • When
    22 Oct 2018
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Eleanor's Cottage, 191 E. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942

  
  

  
  

  Coffee with Congressman McCaul

  Monday, October 22, 2018

  3:00-4:00PM

  Eleanor’s Cottage, 191 E. Hempstead

  
  

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• Koenig & Belvill Seminar - Round Top Family Library

  • When
    24 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Round Top Family Library 206 W. Mill St. Round Top

  Koenig & Belvill Funeral Home
  Informational Planning Seminar
  at the Round Top Family Library-Rummel Haus
  206 W. Mill St. Round Top , TX
  Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 5:30pm
  Free Event
  

  
  

  There will be NO selling at this seminar-only shared information

  Topics of Discussion are:
  25 documents you need before you die
  At need vs. Pre need benefits
  Social security benefits
  Handling death while traveling
  Why insurance should not be used for purchasing burial needs
  Learn some steps to help guide you
  Burial vs. cremation
  Have you had that talk of a lifetime?

  Attend and receive a coupon for Whataburger from your LaGrange Whataburger.

  Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations
  208 W. Pearl, LaGrange TX 78945
  phone: 979-968-3121     Fax: 979-968-6383
  admin@lagrangefunerals.com
  

  
  
  

  Round Top Family Library
  206 W. Mill St. Round Top , TX 78954
  (979) 249-2700
  www.ilovetoread.org
  

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• Professional Headshot Event

  • When
    25 Oct 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Eleanor's Cottage, 191 E. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942

  
  

  Professional Headshot Event

  Featuring Frank Smith Photography, LLC

  October 25, 2018

  9AM-1PM – Eleanor’s Cottage, 191 E. Hempstead

  Call to schedule your appointment – 979-542-3455

  Professional Digital Headshot delivered to you by email in jpg format.

  Appropriate for Business Card, Website, Brochure.

  No cost to Chamber Member Businesses.

  Special price for non-members - $25

  Space is limited! We will schedule additional dates as needed.

  
  

  
  

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• Round Top-Carmine ISD Fall Festival

  • When
    27 Oct 2018
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    RT-C Elementary, in Round Top

  Round Top-Carmine ISD Fall Festival
  October 27, 2018
  from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
  at the RT-C Elementary, in Round Top
  

  
  Games and Carnival
  Raffle and Silent Auction
  Hamburgers and Hot Dogs
  Chili Dogs
  Desserts

  Pie Eating Contest
  Entertainment

  Sponsored by: RT-C Parent's Club
  Like us on Facebook!
  

  
  

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• Bucking Ball in the Fall

  • When
    28 Oct 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    Lee County Sheriff's Posse Covered Arena

  Bucking Ball in the Fall
  Sunday, October 28, 2018
  Gates open at 5pm, Starts at 6pm
  Lee County Sheriff's Posse Covered Arena

  A CPRA/UPRA Sanctioned Event

  Bulls - Saddle Broncs - Bareback
  Ladies Ranch Bronc Riding 

  Tickets sold at the Gate only
  Adults $15
  Kids $5 (kids 6yrs and under are free)

  Mutton Bustin' Sponsored by Subway of Giddings

  Ice cold beer courtesy of the Giddings Volunteer Fire Dept. Sponsored by Mike Hopkins Dist.
  

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• Art & Wine Wednesday at the Silos

  • When
    07 Nov 2018
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Silos on 77 Event Center 1031 CR 223, Giddings

  NOV7

  Art, Wine Wednesday and Kimberlyn Krause

  Public

  · Hosted by The Silos on 77 Event Center and Dab Of Compassion

  
  

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    Wednesday, November 7 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST

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    Tickets www.dabofcompassion.com

  
  

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  While enjoying the amazing music of Kimberlyn Krause and having a glass of wine with friends (or an ice cold beer), you can create a unique and fun item to take home with you! Each registrant will be able to paint 2 wineglasses to take home with them!
  
  Instruction and all materials will be provided, as well as care directions so your masterpiece will last! Options will be perfect for the time of year, fall and holiday variations or feel free to create your own design.
  
  Additional glasses to paint will be available to purchase
  
  Wine and beer will be available to purchase at the event.
  
  Half of all registration fees will be donated to Diabetes Awareness - Because It Matters
  
  See you out there!!

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• Sip & Shop at the Silos

  • When
    23 Nov 2018
  •  
    1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Silos on 77 Event Center 1031 CR 223

  NOV3

  Sip & Shop at The Silos with Live Music

  Public

  · Hosted by The Silos on 77 Event Center

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    Saturday, November 3 at 8:00 PM CDT

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  FREE admission.
  
  Sip and Shop Wine Event @ The Silos from 9am-8pm
  
  Vendor trade show with Wine Event!
  Live acoustic music from 1pm- 8pm
  Music line up:
  Kymberlyn Krause
  Seth Jenke
  Wes Nickson
  Brandi Bethlen

  • Music
  • Kid Friendly

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• Glen Templeton at the Silos

  • When
    01 Dec 2018
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Silos on 77 Event Center 1031 CR 223

  • Glen Templeton Saturday, December 1 at 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM CST

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  Tickets:
  VIP Table : $600.00
  Table of 8. Meet and Greet with Merchandise
  
  Reserved Table Zone 1: $360.00
  Table of 8: Center
  
  Reserved Table Zone 2: $240.00
  Table of 8 Side
  
  General Admission: $25.00 (Standing)

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• The Nutcracker Ballet

  • When
    08 Dec 2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    No Location

  The Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 8, 2018, 4:00 PM Festival Hill Institute in Round Top
  Buy your tickets now for the 11th annual performance of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Tickets generally sell out by Thanksgiving. Adult $40. Student $20. Special prices are available for groups of 20 or more. Call 979-249-3129 for more information. General seating. Buy Tickets Now Festival Concert Hall 248 Jaster Road Round Top, TX 78954 979-249-3129

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• New Year's Eve with The Triumphs

  • When
    31 Dec 2018
  •  
    8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Silos on 77 Event Center 1031 CR 223

  New Years Eve w/ The Triumphs

  Public

  · Hosted by The Silos on 77 Event Center

  
  

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    Dec 31, 2018 at 8:00 PM – Jan 1, 2019 at 12:00 PM CST

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  Tickets:
  Reserved Tables: $ 360.00
  Seating for 8
  
  General Admission Standing: $25.00

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• Texas Guitar Quartet at Round Top

  • When
    12 Jan 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Festival Hill 248 Jaster Road Round Top

  Saturday January 12, 2019

  Texas Guitar Quartet August to April Series Festival Concert Hall 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  

  Texas Guitar Quartet presents Chamber Music of the highest quality!
  
  The Texas Guitar Quartet returns to the Festival Concert Hall stage to present another astounding performance. Composed of Isaac Bustos, Jay Kacherski, Alejandro Montiel and Joseph Palmer, TGQ has developed an exciting repertoire by commissioning new works and creating their own arrangements and compositions. Formed in 2008, the Texas Guitar Quartet has been hailed as "Impeccable in every respect" by Classical Guitar Magazine.
  
  The TxGQ has been featured in concertos with the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra (Maestro Marcelo Bussiki), Camerata Bach and Nicaraguan Youth Symphony (Maestro César Bermúdez Rodriguez), Sam Houston State University Symphony Orchestra (Maestro Zachary Carretin) and the Abilene Philharmonic (Maestro David Itkin). They have been part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Artist Roster since 2010.  Biographies.
  
  Adult $25. Student $10. General seating. Concert tickets will be held at will call on the West side of the concert hall. Doors open 1 hour prior to the concert.
  
  Lunch will be available prior to the concert at 12:45 PM in the Menke House Dining Hall, by reservation only. Purchase meals here. The buffet-style pre-concert meal has become a favorite among concertgoers. Chef's Choice menu includes entree, vegetable, salad, bread, dessert, tea and coffee.
  
  Overnight accommodations are available on campus for this concert weekend. Email reservations@festivalhill.org.
  Office/Information/Room Reservations: 979-249-3129
  
  Concert Hall Location: 248 Jaster Rd, Round Top, TX 78954      Google Map      #6 on Campus Map
  Menke House Location: 141 Jaster Rd, Round Top, TX 78954 #16 on Campus Map
  
  Texas Guitar Quartet
  Album: Red
  Track: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048 - III. Allegro (5:33)

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• Valentine's Concert in Round Top

  • When
    09 Feb 2019
  •  
    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Festival Hill Institute, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top

  
  

  Saturday February 9, 2019

  Valentine's Concert with Dick Smith & Friends August to April Series Festival Concert Hall 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  
  

  

  Round Top Festival Institute's Annual Library Benefit
  and Valentine's Concert with Dick Smith and Friends
  
  Dick Smith and Friends will return to perform on Feburary 9, 2019. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
  
  
  Overnight accommodations are available on campus for this concert weekend.
  
  Office/Information/Room Reservations: 979-249-3129
  
  Concert Hall Location: 248 Jaster Rd, Round Top, TX 78954
        Google Map       #6 on Campus Map

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• James Dick Piano Recital - Round Top

  • When
    09 Mar 2019
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Round Top Festival Hill

  Saturday March 9, 2019

  James Dick, Piano Recital James Dick, piano August to April Series Festival Concert Hall 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

  
  

  

  An afternoon of Solo Piano Virtuosity from the Founder and Artistic Director of Round Top Festival Institute
  
  Steinway pianist, James Dick, will once again marvel his audience with a stunning performance on the Festival Concert Hall stage.
  
  From his early years as prize winner of some of the world's most prestigious piano awards to his current successful career as an international guest artist, James Dick is well known to music lovers as a man of great talent, vision and class. His playing melds modern-day energy and technique with an Old World graciousness and civility, resulting in a passionate sound that keeps audiences engrossed.
  
  Adult $30. Student $10. General seating. Concert tickets will be held at will call on the West side of the concert hall. Doors open 1 hour prior to the concert.
  
  After the concert, spend an evening with James Dick and friends at an elegant reception and buffet dinner, starting at 6:00 PM in the Menke House Parlours. By reservation only. $48.00 plus tax per person. Purchase meals here.
  
  Overnight accommodations are available on campus for this concert weekend.
  
  Office/Information/Room Reservations: 979-249-3129
  
  Concert Hall Location: 248 Jaster Rd, Round Top, TX 78954      Google Map      #6 on Campus Map
  Menke House Location: 141 Jaster Rd, Round Top, TX 78954      #16 on Campus Map
  James Dick biography

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