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16 holIDAYHOMe Update, Decorate, Celebrate INSITE Magazine is Your holiday home resources published monthly by Insite Printing & Graphic Services, Special Advertising Section 123 E. Wm. J. Bryan Pkwy., Bryan, Texas 77803. (979) 823- 5567 www.insitebrazosvalley. 21 GETINVOLVeD com Volume 28, Number 7. Publisher/Editor: Angelique Heed the Call Gammon; Account Executive: Helping hands & willing hearts needed Myron King; Graphic by Margaret Ann Thurmond designer: Karen Green. Editorial interns: Megan Jarvie, Travis Lawson, Margaret Ann Thurmond; 25 CoMMuNITYOUTReACH inSiTE Magazine is a division of The insite Group, LP. Celebrating Service Reproduction of any part Junior League marks 30 years of giving back without written permission by Margaret Ann Thurmond of the publisher is prohibited. insite Printing & Graphic Services Managing Partners: 27 DoGOOD Kyle DeWitt, Angelique Gammon, Greg Gammon. A Kitchen With a Calling General Manager: Carl Dixon; Brenham restaurant serves Pre-Press Manager: Mari a hearty meal of hope Brown; office Manager: Wendy Seward; Sales & by Margaret Ann Thurmond Customer Service: Molly Barton; Candi Burling; Manda Jackson; Marie Lindley; Kim 28 ArTSsPOTLIGHT Quinney; Barbara Wyss; Production: Stephen Beatty; Visit Another World Norris Carnes; Marilyn Carey; Local authors open doors to new worlds Don Coburn; Jaimie Colwell; by Megan Roiz Ricky Conchola; Byron Lee; Margie Lowry; Doug Madison; Arthur Maldonado; Brandon Prouse; Frank Ramirez; Mike Departments Seward; Ruben Torres; Jimmy Welch; Stephen Woodruff. PublIShEr’SDesk Christmas Cash page 4 WhAT’SHAPPeNING Brazos Valley events page 11 buSINESSBRIeFs Notable business news page 30

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Bellville evening, local radio personality Troy Arndt will DJ along with performances by the Bellville Bellville prides itself on their small-town feel Choir and the Bellville junior high and the high where everyone is welcome, and the way they school bands. Scrooge will be around town that celebrate Christmas is no different. Bellville weekend too and handing out gold coins to is located 61.58 miles south of Bryan/College the children. Most activities are free except for Station off of TX 159. Breakfast with Santa and the low prices for the Small Town Christmas Celebration pony rides and petting zoo. http://www.bellville.com (979) 865-3407 Bryan/College Station Bellville is hosting the 29th annual Small Town The town that is alive with Christmas spirit, and Christmas Celebration December 2-3 in the there are many festive and fun ways to celebrate Historic Square the season. in downtown Santa’s Wonderland, Bellville. Friday night includes College Station local band The http://www.santas-wonderland. Usual Suspects com/main.htm playing Texas (979) 690-7212 folk music and From November 18 through De- a parade that cember 30, visit Santa’s Wonderland starts at 6 p.m. south of College Station on Hwy. 6. The antique and In addition to dazzling displays of gift shops, along lights, enjoy Santa’s Village chocked with restaurants, full of food and entertainment. Ad- will be open late mission prices vary by attraction and the night package. Holiday Magic, Bryan BELLVILLE http://www.bryantx. gov/departments/ ?name=holiday_magic will be filled with (979) 209-5528 Christmas cheer. Saturday On Thursday, December 1, there will be free morning, have shuttles from Blinn College shuttling people breakfast with over to Sue Haswell Park for Holiday Magic. Santa from 8 From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. there will be fun a.m. to 10 a.m. at activities for kids including an arctic snow hill Newman’s Café, and then head over to decorate and Frosty’s Funland where they can color and gingerbread houses at Bellville Café from 11 write letters to Santa. Santa will also be there a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Wonderland offers to take pictures with the kids and hear their pony rides for $1 at the petting zoo. On Saturday Christmas wish lists. All activities are free.

6 INSITE November/December 2011 Lights On!, Bryan mances by several local dance groups, including Round Top http://bryantx.gov/ the Caldwell High School Honeybees and Kice’s Round Top is located 54.7 miles west of Bryan/ departments/?name=lights_on Dance Group. The CALDWELL College Station off TX-237S. (979) 209-5528 evening will wrap FREE up with a visit The Nutcracker at from Rudolph and Festival Hill Friday, November 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 Santa. http://festivalhill.org/ p.m. you can go to the Lights On! celebration on On Saturday, events/augapr-2/ Mainstreet in Downtown Bryan and enjoy hot (979) 249-3129 apple cider and cookies as the town is magically there is a Christ- mas pet show be- lit up to kick-off the holiday season. Dance into the Christmas ginning at 11 a.m. season at a performance of Christmas at the Creek and Cody Hodges one of the most cherished http://cstx.gov/index.aspx?page=639 and the Lineman Christmas traditions of (979) 764-3486 perform after as all time. The ballet will be What has historically been held at Central Park part of a song- performed by children and will for the last 27 years and called Christmas in the writer’s concert be on the stage of the Festival Park has been moved to Wolf Pen Creek and is to showcase local Concert Hall December 3 at 4 now called Christmas at the Creek. This annual songwriting talent p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults holiday tradition for the Brazos Valley has in the area. All ac- and $10 for students. outgrown Central Park and needs the spacious tivities are free. Houston Holiday lawns of Wolf Pen Creek to host this month-long Hoe-Down event full of celebration and cheer. Navasota http://festivalhill.org/ The main nights are December 2-3 and Located 26 miles events/augapr-2/ December 9-10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., however south of College (979) 249-3129 you can go mid-week if you have pre-scheduled Station on Hwy. 6, a visit with Santa. New this year is the Gifts with Navasota is a small The Bayou City Performing Presence program, the opportunity to buy gifts town with many Arts Choruses will be singing on Saturday, December 10, at 3 that benefit a local non-profit. As always, the pristine historic buildings and a picturesque p.m. for the eighth consecutive year performing entertainment, hayrides, cookies, hot chocolate, town square. and visits with Santa are free. There is a charge to at the Institute’s annual holiday show. Traditional purchase photos with Santa. Unlimited parking Inaugural Holiday Celebration carols will be followed by a performance by the is available across the street at Post Oak Mall. www.navasotatx.gov Institute’s founder, James Dick. Tickets are $20 (936) 825-6475 for adults and $10 for students Caldwell On December 10 New Year’s Eve Gala http://festivalhill.org/ Located 27 miles west of Bryan on TX-21W, at 6:30 p.m., come Caldwell knows how to kick-off the Christmas out and enjoy the events/augapr-2/ season. first lighted holiday (979) 249-3129 parade hosted Old Fashioned Christmas Bring in 2012 with a bang by by the Navasota on the Square making reservations to enjoy Chamber of the New Year’s Eve Gala at the http://www.caldwellchamber.org/ Commerce starting Menke House on December (208) 459-7493 NAVASOTA outside the new 31. Reservations begin at From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December municipal building 7:30 p.m. with appetizers and 2, and continuing Saturday beginning at 11 and continuing through historic downtown drinks followed by a buffet dinner. Popular local a.m., join locals and Navasota. A holiday band, The Black Cat Choir, will perform and visitors around the CALDWELL open house will provide entertainment into the final moments Courthouse Square follow at the new of 2011. At midnight, Auld Lang Syne, sparklers for an old-fashioned municipal building. and champagne will ring in 2012 with a loud Christmas celebra- Bring the kids, celebration. Coffee and desserts will close out tion. Friday begins because Santa will the cheerful evening. Tickets are $120 per person with a kick-off light- be there to take for an all-inclusive evening. ing ceremony in the pictures and there square with a count- will be hot chocolate Washington County down by the children for everyone. All and a city official. Located 45 miles southwest of College Station, There will be perfor- activities are free. Washington County includes the town of

November/December 2011 INSITE 7 8 INSITE November/December 2011 Brenham, home to Blue Bell Creameries. Across Downtown Tinsletown Bethlehem in Independence the county, there are several Christmas festivities Lighted Parade & Stroll www.independenceTX.com that beckon. http://www.DowntownBrenham.com/ (979) 251-9227 (979) 337-7384 Holiday Home Tours at December 18-19, Bethlehem in Independence the Giddings Stone Mansion On December 2, there will be plenty brings the nativity to life http://www.giddingsstonemansion. of hot cider, live entertainment and with six area churches com/index.htm# Christmas cheer for everyone in participating in the (979) 836-1690 Downtown Brenham. Don’t miss production. There will be touring the display of gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate The 7th annual Holiday Home Tours at the Gid- homes. You can bid on them at the for everyone plus hayrides dings Stone Mansion in Brenham bring an old end of the evening with proceeds that follow the route of timey feel to the Christmas season. On Novem- benefitting the participating churches ber 19-20 from 1 p.m. Habitat for demonstrating “the to 4 p.m, the Heritage Humanity. All reason for the season” for Belles dressed in pe- activities are all to enjoy. i riod costume will be free. hosting tours of the 1870 Greek Revival Giddings Stone Man- sion and 1843 Gid- dings Wilkin House Museum. The homes

will also be decorated for Christmas. In addi- tion to the tours, there will be trunk shows from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featur- ing 30 dealers with items that range from home and hearth to jewelry and clothing. Tickets are $15 per person; tours are a fundraiser for the Heri- tage Society of Washington County. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever http://www.brenhamtexas.com/ (979) 830-8358 From November 30 through December 4 at Unity Theatre in Brenham, enjoy this hilarious play that is fun for both children and adults. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. BRENHAM

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6,000 other Texans as a highly Dance Collective. For anyone enjoy a six-course menu and 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., any trained volunteer of the Texas who loves dance, this is sure taste some of Messina Hof’s young driver with a valid license AgriLife Extension Service. to be a must-attend event. For best wines while joining the can participate in an educational Call (979) 823-1029 or visit more information, visit www. Winemakers for dinner. On experience about how to control www.brazosmg.org for brazosdance.org. November 12, a Wine Premier their car when things go wrong applications and more november 5, the Alzheimer’s Brunch with their Vintage Chef on the road. Half of the course is information. Association Brazos Valley will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 conducted in a classroom with every Tuesday in november Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2011 p.m. For more information, call the remainder of the course and december from 5 p.m. will take place at the Wolf Pen (979) 778-9463 or visit www. being taught in the car. The Teen messinahof.com. to 7p.m., Messina Hof Creek Amphitheatre in College Survival driving Academy Winery & Resort is hosting station. Nearly 600 people are november 11 and will take place at Texas World Aggie Night at The Wine expected to participate in the 3k november18 at 5:30 p.m., the speedway; cost is $195 to Bar for Aggies to get together walk and fun run to help raise Hospice Auxiliary of Brazos register for the class. For more and sample wine. For more money and honor those affected Valley will sponsor two trips information or to register, visit information on this event and by Alzheimer’s disease. For more to visit two Holiday Markets: www.teensurvivaldriving .org or others, call (979) 778-9463 or information, visit www.alztex. the Houston Ballet Nutcracker call (979) 690-2500. visit www.missinahof.com. org/walk or call (800) 272-3900. Market in Houston and the Austin november 24 from 11 a.m. to november 19-20 Junior League’s “A Christmas 7 p.m., join Messina Hof for from 10 a.m. to november 3 from 3 p.m. to november 6 from 5 p.m. to Affair” Market in Austin. Cost Thanksgiving dinner and holiday 4 p.m., Ellison’s 5p.m., the Friends of the 8 p.m., the Brazos Valley is $65 per trip. Reservation wine. For more information on Greenhouse in Symphony orchestra will Chorale will kick off their 42nd deadlines are November 5 for this event and others, call (979) Brenham presents a present an afternoon tea and season with a performance of the Houston trip and November 778-9463. spectacularly beautiful display fashion show at the Miramont “elijah” directed by Jess Wade. 12 for the Austin trip. For more of poinsettias in all different Country Club. “Dressed to a Tea” The show also will include the november 26 from 4:30 p.m. to information, call Helen Chuck at colors, shapes, and sizes to get tickets are $50 per person with Texas A&M University Century 7:30 p.m., take a journey back (979) 693-2241. you into the Christmas spirit. all proceeds benefiting the Brazos singers and the Brazos Valley in time with Twilight Firelight For more information, call Valley symphony’s children symphony Orchestra. For tickets november 12 at 3 p.m., the at the Fanthorp. enjoy music, 1-(888) BReNHAM or visit www. education programs. For more or more information, visit www. Singing Cadets of Texas A&M poetry, living history characters, ellisonsgreenhouses.com. information, call (979) 846-8172. bvchorale.org/season or call (979) university will be giving a stories and fun. Activities start 776-1776. performance in honor of Veteran’s at the Grimes County courthouse november 6 at 2:30 p.m., Taste of B/CS is now offering Day at the Festival Concert Hall in Anderson and conclude at downtown Bryan will play web certificates sold at as low november 10 and december in Round Top. The University’s the Fanthorp Inn. For more host to the 9th annual Veteran’s as a 40 percent discount for 8 at 6:30 p.m., Messina Hof premier men’s chorus will also information, call (936) 878-2214 Day parade presented by the locally owned restaurants who Winery & Resort will host the perform a special tribute to David or visit www.birthplaceoftexas. Bryan Rotary Club. The parade participate in Taste of B/Cs. Cooking Party with the Vintage Guion, composer of “Home on com. will begin in North Bryan and Online web certificates allow for House Chef. On November 10, the Range.” Tickets are $20 for finish at the Lasalle Hotel. There a no-wait print-out immediately their chef will give you pointers Beginning december 1 and adults and $10 for students. For is no charge to participate in after purchase. Certificates about how to cook the best continuing throughout the more information, visit www. the parade and schools and are available on a first-come Thanksgiving dinner ever; on month, learn about Christmas festivalhill.org or call (979) organizations in the local area first-serve basis. To purchase a December 8, you can learn from celebrations in all cultures 249-3129. are encouraged to do so. For web certificate now, visit www. the Chef about mushrooms, including German, english, more information, call (979) tasteofbcs.com. baking and desserts. For more november 13 and december African-American and Hispanic 693-1336. november 4-6, attend Festival information on this event and 11 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., listen to cultures at the Showers-Brown others, call (979) 778-9463 or live music and enjoy Messina discovery Center at the november 19-20 from 1 Hill institute’s 14th Annual visit www.messinahof.com. Hof Winery & Resort’s star of the Republic Museum p.m. to 4 p.m., come shop for Theatre Forum’s three-day award-winning wines at TGIWine at Washington-on-the-Brazos Christmas decorations and gifts event celebrating the American november 10-20 in downtown sunday at the Wine Bar. For more state Historic site. For more at the Holiday Home Tours, Musical Theatre from 1860 to Brenham, unity Theatre information on this event and information, call (936) 878-2461. Trunk Show & Antique 1960. The audience will get presents a performance of “The others, call (979) 778-9463. Sale. The sale is located at a chance to experience every Turn of the screw.” The story december 1 is the reservation Giddings Stone Mansion and aspect of the musical theatre centers on a young governess november 18 at 6:30 p.m., deadline for the december 4 admission is $15 per person. tradition with songs, spoken who is haunted by tales of her tailgate Messina Hof style “Holmes for the Holidays” For more information, call dialogue and dance. A schedule dead predecessor. Performances before the infamous Texas-Texas Home Tour sponsored by saint (979) 836-1690 or visit www. and more information is available are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., A&M football game. eat dinner Michael’s episcopal school. giddingsstonemansion.com. online at www.festivalhill.org or Friday and saturday at 8 p.m., and drink wine with friends and Take this opportunity to explore by calling (979) 249-3129. and sunday at 4 p.m. For more family as you watch the Aggies gorgeous historic homes from Through december 1, apply information, call (979) 830-8358 battle the Longhorns on the 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and take to become a Texas Master november 5 at 7 p.m., or visit www.unitybrenham.org. gridiron. For more information on advantage of the refreshments Gardener by submitting an the Margaret W. Rudder this event and others, call (979) and transportation provided application for the 2012 class, Performing Art Center at november 11 at 6:30 p.m., 778-9463. as part of the package. Tickets an opportunity to receive more Rudder High school will host Messina Hof Winery & Resort are $50 per person or $75 for a than 50 hours of training and join an annual Contemporary Dance will present the Bonarrigo family november 20 and december Festival presented by the Brazos and their Wine Premier Dinner. couple with only 60 reservations

November/December 2011 INSITE 11 12 INSITE November/December 2011 available for the tour. Call (979) 822-2715 for reservations before December 1. december 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Brenham, enjoy a parade to welcome in the Christmas season with hot tea and cider, entertainment, lighted streets and holiday shopping. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 1-(888) BReNHAM or visit www.downtownbrenham.com. december 2 at 6:30, come be a part of the Christmas Murder Mystery dinner presented by Messina Hof. Try to figure out why santa Clause has gone from giving presents to taking them. eat dinner and drink wine while you try to solve this Christmas mystery. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463. december 3 at 4 p.m. in Round Top, the Festival- institute will present the Tchaikovsky’s nutcracker Ballet at the Festival Hill Concert Hall. Children of all ages are welcome. For tickets and more information, call (979) 249-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org. December 8 at 5:30 p.m., the ABWA Women of excellence will host the annual Holiday Party. Come celebrate the holidays with food, drinks, and fun and help support the ABWA Women of excellence. RsVP’s are required by 12 noon on the Monday before the party at hospitality@ abwawe.org. For more information, visit www.abwawe. org. december 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chappell Hill will host a holiday home tour and teddy bear parade that will allow participants to tour country homes, churches and historical sites. Maps and tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $15. The parade begins on Main street at the Visitor’s Center at 3 p.m. For more information, call (979) 836-6033. december 10 in Round Top, the Festival Hill Concert Hall will play host to the “Holiday Hoe-Down” featuring popular Christmas tunes by the Bayou City Chorale. Located off Highway 237 at 237 Jaster Rd, call (979) 249- 3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org for more information. december 10 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Winedale will take its town back in history with “Christmas in Winedale” at the Winedale Historical Complex. Activities such as blacksmithing, quilt-making, weaving, spinning and more will be on display. Admission is free for everyone. For more information, visit www.cah.utexas.edu. december 18-19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., independence will host its own Christmas experience complete with caroling, hot chocolate and cookies. six different churches will have live nativity scenes. Admission is free and the event will take place at the Independence Town square. For more information on “Bethlehem in Independence,” contact Audrey at [email protected]. december 31, enjoy a secret agent themed new Years Eve celebration presented by Messina Hof. James Bond 007 will be the theme of this year’s party so drink a class of wine and welcome in the New Year spy-style. special drinks and food will be offered in celebration of 2012. For more information on this event and others, call (979) 778-9463.

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is the old saying that a picture is designed to be a living history tool for younger museum also connects the personal experience Thereis worth a thousand words, but generations. Believing that schools are not pre- of local veterans with the many events written according to retired veteran Frank Kocman, Jr., senting history in a way that is fascinating and about in history books. sometimes a subject is worth 10,000 words, and draws children in, and wanting to create a local The museum’s collection includes armored that is part of the mission of The Museum of connection to wars that seem distant, the found- vehicles, artillery and 20th century weapons of the American G.I. Opened in 2001 by Brent and ers established the museum at 1303 Cherokee war, uniforms and artifacts. It is also home to Leisha Mullins and Emmett Fox to preserve the Street in College Station as a place for veterans to one of the nation’s most complete libraries of legacy of those who fought in war, the museum share personal history and create a living, local technical and training manuals for military ve- connection to history. The hicles and weapons. museum serves as a reposi- The Brazos Valley is one of the top regions tory of equipment, uniforms in the nation for veterans because of Texas A&M and memories of American University and the Corps of Cadets military his- Servicemen. tory. Many veterans returned to civilian life after In addition to putting experiencing combat and witnessing brutal- a local face on the history ity that few people can relate to without having of war, the Museum of the served in World War II or Vietnam. Many veter- American G.I. has created ans came back from the war and kept their expe- a network for area veterans. riences to themselves feeling as if they could not Open Monday through Fri- relate to those who hadn’t served. Because of the day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Museum of the American G.I., those veterans the museum is important have both a place to connect to others who know to veterans in part because the experience of service and war and also to it preserves articles signifi- share those experiences so the next generations cant to military history. The can learn from what has gone before. i

Veterans day Celebration Will Bring History to Life

The Museum of the American G.I. will be hosting a Veterans Day Celebration, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission and parking is free, though donations to support the museum are welcome. “The Museum of the American G.I. wants to make history intriguing to people of all ages,” says retired veteran Frank Kocman, Jr. “This celebration is meant to make all people excited and interested in history. There will be historic artifacts that have been restored to their original state and we will be doing live re-enactments of actual battles from World War II. “The celebration will be very family oriented in order to cultivate a spirit of interest and learning within the hearts of youngsters and to encourage older veterans to talk about their experience. The day will be free and all are welcome to attend. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and drinks will be available, and the Brazos Valley Bombers are setting up their UPA kids park for the children to play on. There will also be several veteran authors there such as Daniel Flores and Bill Buchanan to talk with about their books and their personal experiences.” The event will be held at 19124 Highway 6 South, just past Santa’s Wonderland in College Station. Country music artist and Gulf War veteran Jeffrey Charles will perform from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.magicstx.org or call (979) 739-4037.

The Museum of the American G.I. is a non-profit organization and accepts donations in support of its mission.

November/December 2011 INSITE 15 HOLIDAY HOME There’s no place like home for the holidays… enjoy yours to the fullest with help from local experts!

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Heed The Call Helping Hands & Willing Hearts Needed this Holiday Season

n a time when unemployment remains high, Ifires ravage homes and hurricanes flood neighborhoods, many people will be left in a cold, dark place this the holiday season. Ac- cording to Feeding America, at least 23.6 per- cent of all children are at risk of food insecurity in the Brazos Valley alone, or 1 in 6 on a house- hold level. Whether you serve food to a hungry com- munity neighbor or hand a gift to a small child, many in the community are working together to ensure every person does not go without over the holidays. The following are a few organizations with a need for helping hands this holiday season.

November/December 2011 INSITE 21 22 INSITE November/December 2011 Still Creek Ranch Blue Christmas The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is only one of the opportunities for someone to get Still Creek Ranch is a small haven for children from Christmas for some children this year may be deliv- involved in. The Kettle program is Salvation Army’s broken homes. Still Creek houses 33 children in three ered by a man in a blue suit, who happens to be a largest fundraiser and involves ringing the bell outside separate cottages and their beds are always full. The member of the Bryan Police Officers Association. Of- of various locations. The Salvation Army is always organization is completely run by donations and ev- ficers encounter low-income families and see poverty looking for volunteers to donate their time. ery little bit helps. The house parents have 70 children first-hand while on duty. Blue Christmas provides Applications for volunteers are taken 9 a.m. to 4 at their school to feed every day; their commuting gifts for children and families nominated by the Bryan p.m. Monday through Friday at 2506 Cavitt Ave. The children often come from low-income backgrounds. Police Officers. They ask for new or gently used toys to Angel Trees will be placed around the community on Still Creek accepts any and all help around the holiday provide for children of all ages. November 18 with the main tree inside Post Oak Mall. season. “A week or two before Christmas we try to bring The last day to donate gifts is December 15. “Most kids with families go home to a hungry them gifts to make it more special,” Officer John table,” Director Margaret O’Quinn says when explain- Agnew says when asked about the delivery process. Brazos Valley Food Bank ing their needs over Christmas. They look for smaller Bins will be located in the lobby of the Bryan Police “A well balanced lunch can be a feast for someone food baskets to send home with the children. Often- Department for everyone who wants to contribute. else,” Executive Director Theresa Mangapora explains times the children will make the food they’ve received They will have booths set up for donations during the when describing the needs of families who go hungry. at home, so Still Creek asks for non-perishables such First Friday celebration in downtown Bryan as well as Last year the Brazos Valley Food Bank provided ser- as canned-goods or instant potatoes. O’Quinn stress- Holiday in the Park. vices for more than 44,000 individuals, 43 percent of es the need for jackets, blankets, and comforters for The tentative date for Blue Christmas delivery is them being children. The Food Bank is always looking the oncoming winter. Organizations or individuals December 10, and gifts will be accepted until Decem- can sponsor a child for $25, $50 or $100 dollars. for volunteers to participate in food drives, donating, ber 3. Anyone who would like to donate money for or putting food boxes together. Anyone who would like to sponsor a child can gifts can drop off cash or checks to the Bryan Police make donations at www.stillcreekranch.org through “It’s an easy exercise and a way for groups to get Department. Checks are made payable to the Bryan out and do something meaningful,” Mangapora says. a Pay Pal account. Checks may be mailed payable to Police Officers Association. Still Creek Ranch. All donations also may be dropped The Food Bank tries to match a volunteer’s interests off on-site or picked up by Still Creek’s staff. with the organizations needs so it can be an enjoyable Scotty’s House experience. Their largest holiday event is the Food for Scotty’s House provides a child with a voice during a Families Food Drive with KBTX on December 7. The time of need. Any child who comes forward claiming Food Drive has volunteers to run the event; it’s up to physical or sexual abuse is referred to Scotty’s House people in the community to bring food donations to through Child Protective Services and given support make the event a success. and medical care. The organization provides medical Food donations can be dropped off at the Food tests, free counseling, and works with law enforce- Bank warehouse, 1514 Shiloh Ave. in Bryan, between ment to meet the needs of the family. the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Fri- Scotty’s House is always looking for volunteers day. Collection barrels are also available at most gro- and those who want to donate gifts over the holi- cery stores in town. Visit www.bvfb.org for more in- day season. Serving children in a seven-county formation on the types of foods most needed. region, there is a large need for donations, but any surplus is shared with CPS to ensure all Independence contributions are used. Harley-Davidson Toy Drive Scotty’s House is located at 2424 Kent Street in Bryan. Any donations or gifts may be Santa might be seen this year wearing a leather jacket dropped off 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through and riding a Harley-Davidson Motorcycle instead of a Friday. Gifts must be unwrapped and dropped sled. Independence Harley-Davidson Toy Drive hand- off at least a few days before Christmas. delivers toys to children in need. The group will rev up their engines with a trailer in tow on December 3. The Salvation Army This will be the 23rd year for the drive and donations will be accepted beginning in November. In the past, As you walk around the mall or stop by the the trailers have been filled with clothes, toys, beds, bank around the holidays, you may see a and anything else to provide for eight families in need. medium-sized Christmas tree in the corner. “We focus on the kids, but if there are things the fam- The tree holds something far more valu- ily needs to survive we [will] do that,” says Marketing able than ornaments – a child’s name with Director Heather Beran. a list of wants and needs. The program Cash or check donations may be brought to In- provides gifts for children, from newborns dependence Harley-Davidson at 4101 Texas Hwy 6 to 14-year-olds. According to Lt. Monica in College Station. Checks should be made payable Contreras of the Salvation Army, last year to Brazos De Dios Foundation. Donations will be ac- the Angel Trees served 2,200 children and cepted until December 3; donations received after the those numbers may rise this year. deadline will be used next year. i

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ON NOVEMBER 12, the Junior League of Bryan/ Brazos Valley and assists with events such as the Boys College Station will celebrate 30 years of volunteer- & Girls Club’s Fall Fest as well as their Spring Dance 30th Celebration ... HAVE A BALL! ing at their annual Charity Ball. Amid the music, live and Book Up Texas. Annual Charity Ball november 12 band and a return of The Follies will be reflections on Each September, the Junior League hosts a com- the impact of the League and its service to the com- munity forum where interested groups can learn You don’t have to be member of Junior munity over the past three decades. how the League supports organizations with funds League to support the organization’s mis- “The Junior League is a community service and volunteer service hours. Opportunity Knocks is sion of volunteerism on behalf of chil- organization focused on improving the lives of chil- another program that enables the Junior League to dren. donations and sponsorships of an- dren and youth in Bryan/College Station,” says Lizett respond to a one-time, immediate community need. nual Junior League events are welcome. Hawkins, League president. Begun in 1982 as The This committee provides volunteers and monetary Those who choose to support the Service League with 108 charter members, the group grants to a wide range of community agencies not al- Junior League by attending the annual was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues In- ready supported by the League’s established projects. Charity Ball will be rewarded with an ternational in 1988. Today, 380 active Junior League It’s a partnership that has enriched countless members take on a variety of projects each year all lives, both among Junior League members and the exciting evening of entertainment on no- aimed at enriching the lives and education of area community members they serve. For women looking vember 12 at the College Station Hilton. children. Through donations and service, Junior to become more involved in volunteering, the Junior “We have an excellent band, The League has contributed more than $2 million to the League encourages new members, holding an orien- Wonders, that’s proven to bring down Bryan/College Station area, Hawkins says. tation each spring where women are invited to learn the house,” says Shannon Madlock, Ju- “Just last year we donated 10,000 hours of about the organization. New members must be spon- nior League public relations chair. The trained volunteer hours,” Hawkins says. The League sored by a Junior League member, and a provisional League is also bringing back Follies, encourages its members to be service leaders in the membership is served during the first year. Full mem- skits performed by well-known commu- community with projects and fundraisers that reach bership requirements can be reviewed at jlbcs.org. i nity members. Festivities begin at 6:30 out to children in need. The annual Stuff the Bus drive p.m. and the evening includes dinner, a provides school supplies for 15,000 children each year. dance, The Follies and an auction. Other events include the annual Charity Ball, Down- For sponsorship information, visit town Bryan Fun Run, and the annual Bargain Blitz. jlbcs.org. For Charity Ball tickets, call The League partners with other non-profit (979) 774-4759 or email jrleague@sud- organizations each year including the Backpack denlinkmail.com. Program of the Brazos Valley Food Bank. The program provides backpacks filled Plan Ahead with nutritious food for children in need The Junior League’s Family Fun to take home on the weekends when they Run, held February 11 beginning at don’t have access t o 9 a.m., is for runners of all shapes and sizes. To regis- ter, visit www.active.com. For more information, email [email protected]. The League’s annual school-provided Bargain Blitz will be held meals. The March 3 and funds raised sup- League also assists port Junior League operating with the Special costs while providing gently Olympics Fall used items at bargain prices to Classic with Junior community shoppers. To donate League members serving on the items or for more information, organizing committee, assisting with visit www.jlbcs.org. events and presenting awards during the Fall Classic. The League partners with the Boys & Girls Club of the

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out,” says Deputy Director Randy Wells. Located in the middle of downtown Brenham, Faith Mission is positioned to provide easy access for anyone who needs a helping hand. Other mission ser- vices include emergency housing and a health center in addition to Cannery Kitchen. The Cannery Kitchen got its name from an original building on-site that was con- structed under the Works Progress Adminis- tration as a place where food donated by local farmers would be canned and distributed to the poor. The original building, located be- hind the Kitchen, is in the process of being turned into an antique store to further fund the Mission. A multiuse facility, Cannery Kitchen that have around 80 residents. The units are separated serves as a community center, host to the Ro- into men’s and women’s dorms, and offers units for HUNGRy DINERS LURED By THE AROMA of tary Club and other events and as the community’s families. If someone is looking for long-term help, chicken fried chicken or old-fashioned pork chops disaster relief area. Its computer lab allowed staff and Faith Mission gives rent and utility assistance. into The Cannery Kitchen can be forgiven for think- volunteers to help displaced persons register with Faith Mission’s Work Leadership Program al- ing they’ve stumbled on just another eatery amid FEMA after Hurricane Ike. lows its residents to become contributing members of the many shops and restaurants that call downtown Faith Mission’s Health Service Center pro- society. The program puts people to work 40 hours Brenham home. The difference is this restaurant has vides a walk-in service for the uninsured. “It’s there a week for a small stipend, and the mission provides a mission – Faith Mis- to help people who have no other options,” Execu- free room and board. According to Board Member sion – and while you’re tive Director J.D. Tom O’Neill, it builds confidence and allows people feeling satisfied by the Young says. The to work their way back into society. “We look for at- home-style food, you WIC County titude and people [who] try,” Young says. also can be satisfied that Health Depart- Volunteering is at the core of Faith Mission, you’ve helped others feed ment and MAP keeping the mission programs alive. Most volunteers themselves. are included in are put in Higgins Branch, the mission’s thrift store The Cannery the facility. “It’s operation. Other areas require a certain skill set, such Kitchen is just one pro- more effective if as the Health Service Center. However volunteers and gram of Faith Mission, we work togeth- those in need connect at Faith Mission, the experience established in 1985 by er,” Young says. stays with a person even after they leave, becoming a Bob Barry to fulfill his Faith Mis- part of each person’s life. vision of helping others sion offers several “We try to build relationships,” Young says. “We who have experienced housing options work together every day.” homelessness. Through for those in need. iF You Go the help of the Brenham Their shelter The Cannery Kitchen is open seven days a week Ministerial Association, houses 30 to 50 serving a buffet-style lunch. Prices are $7.97 per per- Barry created Faith Mis- residents each son Monday through Friday for all you can eat and sion to help the homeless night, many sin- $7.27 for one time through the buffet. Seniors page become self-sustaining, gle mothers with $6.77. Prices on Saturday and Sunday are $8.97; $7.97 which in turn betters the children. The and $7.47. community. “We call it Mission has eight For more information about Faith Mission in a hand up, not a hand- apartment units Brenham, visit www.FaithMission.us. i

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Visit Another World … Read a Book

Local authors pen a wide array of titles by Megan Roiz

The Cloud Roads by Martha Wells Night Shade Books, $14.95

FROM A pICTORIAL BOOK that chronicles the history of Col- lege Station to a science fiction novel following the hardships of a shape- shifter hiding in a river valley, Brazos Valley is home to successful authors who have created texts that appeal to an array of reading tastes. Bryan resident Martha Wells has penned 10 successful fantasy novels with publishers Tor Books and HarperCollins. Her newest novel, The Cloud Roads, is published by Night Shade Books. Wells, who says her life goal has always been to be a successful writer, is “re- ally happy and grateful to be doing this. It’s not an easy profession to get into, so I’m very fortunate being where I am.” As expected, writing a novel is not simple or easy. “For a novel, it takes me about a year, start to finish, more or less, to complete it,” says Wells. “As a writer, you have to be persistent and have to come back to your work every day. You have to go back and keep working on it even if you get discouraged.” Aspiring novelists would do well to heed Wells’ advice. Her most recent novel received a starred review from Publishers Weekly: “Wells…merrily ignores genre conventions as she spins an excit- ing adventure around an alien hero who anyone can identify with.”

28 INSITE November/December 2011 Wells, who graduated from Texas A&M Univer- sity with a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology, november 12, award-winning local author uses her education to fuel the creativity and authen- Kathi Appelt will present, “What Makes ticity in her far-flung words. “It helps me in the fact Your Characters Tick?” at the Society of that I write fantasy,” she says. “I make up different Children’s Book Writers and illustrators worlds and settings, which isn’t an easy thing to do Brazos Valley conference. The conference, for everyone. You can’t really do that without know- “Connec- ing how real cities and places and cultures work.” tions & Craft Many of her works, including a number of short 2011,” will stories and nonfiction articles, have been published be held from in eight languages and enjoy a world-wide following. 8 a.m. to 5:30 “I usually do a lot of nonfiction reading to get inspiration for characters,” Wells says. “For settings, Be Still … and Know That I am God p.m. at A&M there is a website called the Atlas Obscura. They have by Charles L. Mashburn united Meth- pictures of different places, strange monuments and $24.95 odist Church, odd landscapes. I usually go there to look at the pic- 417 univer- tures and gain inspiration for my settings.” Reviews Be Still…and Know That I am God by Charles L. Mash- sity dr., in of her novels often mention that characters are not burn was written to share a life with God through the College Station. eyes of a common man. Inspired by his mother, whose only believable but also are relatable. “I think you Two editors from new York publish- picture adorns the cover of his book, Mashburn writes have to be a good observer. You have to pay attention ing houses, Martha Mihalick of Greenwil- encouraging words to share with others each day of to other people and why they do things, what they low Books and Claudia Gabel of Katherine the year in this book of devotions. The book encour- say, how they act. You also have to know yourself. Tegan Books, are also part of the confer- “Usually, I like to focus on loneliness and ages readers to trust God on a day-to-day basis. “My ence faculty, along with author-illustrator feeling as an outsider. My stories tend to focus on intent is to encourage the reader to seek God and the Brian Floca and authors doris Fisher and trying to find your place in a world where you don’t path He would have them travel, emphasizing that Molly Blaisdell. normally fit,” she says. “The Cloud Roads is a story each of us has a part in God’s greater scheme.” about just that.” Conference fees are $135 for SCBWi members and $155 for non-members. A downloadable registration form is avail- able at http://tinyurl.com/scbwi-bv. For more information contact Regional Advisor Liz Mertz [email protected]. Books sales at the conference will in- clude titles by the faculty, their recommen- dations, and works by SCBWi members attending the conference. College Station resident Appelt is the author of more than 30 books for children and young adults. Her picture book, Miss College Station, Images of America Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Let the Children Come to Me by Glenn D. Davis Changed America (HarperCollins, 2005) Bible Stories for Children Arcadia Publishing, $21.99 was given the “Growing Good Kids Award by Sharon Burton for Excellence in Children’s Literature.” Tate Publishing, $8.99 College Station is a pictorial by Glenn D. Davis chron- Reviewers have described her first novel, icles the vibrant history of College Station and Texas The Underneath, a haunting story of love A&M University. Davis, who was born in Bryan, uses Bryan resident Sharon Burton is the recently pub- and survival in the pine forests of East Tex- archived, historical photos and extended captions in lished author of Let the Children Come to Me, which as, as a classic. it was named a national his book to paint a fresh look at local history through retells many much-loved Bible stories in simpler and Book Award Finalist, a newbery Honor his own, unique lens. The book introduces first set- easier to understand ways. In order to explain the sto- Book, and most recently awarded the PEn ries of the Bible better to younger readers, Burton uses tlers like Harvey Mitchell and traces the development uSA Literature for Children Award. Her familiar language and practical illustrations. The his- of Texas’ first land-grant college. i newest book is Keeper, published by Ath- tory of events, people enacting them and the meaning eneum, 2010. behind each story are clarified and emphasized so that readers of all ages find them accessible.

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scope of palliative and hospice life on that day. It was a great and Steve Haley of the in the area of real estate law. services to assist patients and cause and people from all races, Brenham law firm Moorman, families in achieving quality Tate, Urquhart, Haley, Upchurch Mathnasium is a one-of-a-kind of life. He also directs hospice & Yates, LLP, have once again learning center that recently in-patient services in Hospice been selected by a vote of opened in Bryan. It specializes Brazos Valley’s new in-patient their peers as Texas Super in a math-only curriculum that facility. Capitalizing on Dr. Lawyers by Texas Monthly is tailored specifically to each Hood’s expertise, Hospice Brazos magazine. Moorman and Haley child, and employs a variety of Valley will also seek to expand were identified by a panel of the learning modalities to help each the organization’s outreach state’s top law practitioners as to the community. Of special being among the top five percent child develop “number Sense.” importance is the commitment religions and all walks of life of the attorneys in Texas. each Mathnasium is locally owned to increase palliative and participated as 36 people came January, over 57,000 ballots are and operated by James and Hospice Brazos Valley hospice education for medical mailed to attorneys across Texas Jennifer Speer. Jennifer speer, (HBV) recently announced the and nursing students. For more and they are asked to vote for a successful businesswoman appointment of dr. Bret Hood information regarding Dr. Hood the best lawyers that they have with a strong background in as the Medical director of or Hospice Brazos Valley, contact personally observed in action. math, chose to sell her previous the organization. A graduate the Bryan office at (979) 821- scores are based on the number business to open Mathnasium 2266. and the type of votes received, of The University of Texas – of Bryan/College station. The Houston Medical school, Dr. with more weight given to dream that she and James share Hood completed his residency Ahmad Kamal Rahman and votes from lawyers from other is to positively impact society at Hermann-LBJ Community the Muslim Community of out to donate blood, a huge firms. Finalists are chosen by by improving the education of Medicine Residency Program. Brazos Valley, “Muslims for success for the first year. This blue ribbon panels comprised of The national Board has certified Peace,” held a blood drive national concept will be an peers in each area of practice. children. Mathnasium is located him for Certification of Hospice called “Muslims for Life” to annual event in september in Moorman was selected as a in Bryan at the kroger’s shopping and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Hood honor and commemorate the coming years. Texas super Lawyer in the area Center on Boonville Rd. For more visits patients wherever they victims of 9/11 in recognition of estate planning and probate information, call (979) 774-2939. receive care, providing the full of the tragedy and great loss of Local attorneys R. Hal Moorman practice, and Haley was selected

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