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  • Posted: Saturday, July 16, 2011 7:00 a.m.
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Saturday


CLASSES


ChildrenNiños Bilingual Education: Learn Spanish/English/French, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. 2911 Texas Avenue South, Suite 203, College Station. For parents and babies 0-3 years old or adults. $5/hour for family groups and $15 per hour for individual family. Register: info@childreninos.org or 229-5625. www.childreninos.org.


EVENTS


Hooked on Chevy Kidfish event, 8 to 11 a.m. Central Park. Lake stocked with channel catfish. Bait tackle and loaner rods provided, if necessary. Open to children 16 and under. Participants can qualify for the 2011 KidFish Classic Championship. Register: www.kidfish.com or fill out on site. 877-733-5646.


2nd Annual Gun & Knife Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grimes County Expo Center. Guns, gun-related products, knives, military collectibles, western and Indian artifacts, clothing, taxidermists, outfitters, guides, conservation groups, fishing gear, jerky, meat processors, spices and more. $5; Free/peace officers and children 12 and under. Free parking. Concessions. www.friendsofgrimescounty.com.


Passport to Fun: Make-it Take-it craft event, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michael's. Featured country: United Kingdom. Craft: Crown & shamrock event. Make-it take-it with purchase of crown.


Christmas in July, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Independence Harley Davidson. The event is a fundraiser for the 2011 Toy Run. Band, food, drinks, a raffle, 50/50 raffle, an auction and you have a chance to win a 2011 Big Twin Harley-Davidson. 690-1669.


Advanced Jazz Workshop, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Frame Gallery, downtown Bryan. $60 per month. Third Saturday of each month. Instructors: Greg Tivis and Randy Watkins. framegallerydowntown.com/events/classes-workshops.


Wilton Cupcake Cookie Demonstration, 1 to 3 p.m. Michael's. Learn how to decorate cookies to look like cupcakes and candies.


Senior Summer Camp, 2 to 5 p.m. Watercrest at Bryan. Card day with watermelon feast. Bridge, hand & foot, gin rummy and poker. RSVP: www.watercrestbryan.com or 703-7088.


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 2 and 7 p.m. The Theatre Company, Tejas Center, 725 East Villa Maria Road. Romantic romp full of music, humor and togas. www.thetheatrecompany.com or 779-1302.


40th Annual PRCA Rodeo, 6:30 p.m. Brazos County Expo Complex. Other activities include: Physically and mentally challenged kids' rodeo, pony rides, clowns, petting zoo, calf scramble and trick riding. Rodeo begins at 8 p.m. World-famous Catalena Cowgirls will perform. Advanced tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for children. Box seat tickets available: 822-7700. Funds raised by Bryan Breakfast Lions Club during the rodeo will by contributed to local charities and other Lions Club programs.


Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series. Downtown Brenham. Band: Abbey Rode and Already Gone, Beatles and Eagles tribute bands. www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com or 1-888-BRENHAM.


Splitting Issues, 7:30 p.m. StageCenter Theater. Compilation of nine comedy sketches, four local directors showcase the many challenges of romantic relationships. www.stagecenter.net.


Kilroy Was Here, 7:30 p.m. Navasota Theatre Alliance. WWII patriotic musical comedy. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors & students, $8 for members, $5 for children. www.NavasotaTheatre.com or 936-825-3195.


GARDEN & MARKETS


Independent Growers Market, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sons of Hermann Lodge parking lot, 1104 W. William J. Bryan Parkway. Garden-direct fruit and vegetables.


Brazos Valley Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon. Texas Avenue and William Joel Bryan Parkway in Bryan. Locally grown fresh produce and other items. www.brazosvalleyfarmersmarket.com, hpw@tconline.net or 229-5503.


Brenham Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon. 307 South Park Street, Brenham.


Tenth Street Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Washington Avenue and 10th Street, downtown Navasota. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, jellies & jams and more. 936-661-3210.


HEALTH & WELLNESS


Beyond Grief, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Hospice Brazos Valley: Sterling House, 105 North Sterling. Free. A bereavement support group for adults. Meet others who have experienced a recent loss and share the challenges of grief. Register: 821-2266.


Sunday


EVENTS


2nd Annual Gun & Knife Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grimes County Expo Center. Guns, gun-related products, knives, military collectibles, western and Indian artifacts, clothing, taxidermists, outfitters, guides, conservation groups, fishing gear, jerky, meat processors, spices and more. $5; Free/peace officers and children 12 and under. Free parking. Concessions. www.friendsofgrimescounty.com.


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 2 p.m. The Theatre Company, Tejas Center, 725 East Villa Maria Road. Romantic romp full of music, humor and togas. www.thetheatrecompany.com or 779-1302.


Kilroy Was Here, 2 p.m. Navasota Theatre Alliance. WWII Patriotic Musical Comedy. Tickets: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors & students, $8 for members, $5 for children. www.NavasotaTheatre.com or 936-825-3195.


Hospice Auxiliary of Brazos Valley: Hands of a Friend Fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m. U-Paint It, 900 Harvey Road. Fundraiser to assist Hospice Brazos Valley with the Family Room in its new inpatient facility. Enjoy wine and cheese while personalizing a decorative tile. Tiles may be decorated in honor or in memory of a loved one, family or friend. Minimum donation: $50. RSVP: 690-0043.


HEALTH & WELLNESS


Lost Chord Club, 2 p.m. Quilter's Café in the St. Joseph Rehab. 821-7573.

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