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The Eyes of Texas Raptor Rescue and Lone Star Wildlife Rescue garage sale fundraiser is Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 14475 FM 2818, in Bryan. Proceeds benefit the Wildlife Medicine program at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. 862-2675.
Tuesday
CLUBS
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary of Bryan-College Station general meeting and 'brown bag' lunch, 11:30 a.m. Salvation Army Fellowship Hall, 2506 Cavitt St., Bryan. 846-2946.
Christian Women's Club of Bryan/College Station lunch, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pebble Creek Country Club. $14. Bring your favorite handbag -- old, beautiful, ugly, interesting and you may win a prize. Speaker: Donna Rauch. Reservations: 676-2227 or christianwomensclubbcs@yahoo.com.
College Station Kiwanis Club, noon. Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 801 University Drive. 846-2778.
Brazos Barbershop rehearsal, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church in College Station. 260-1243.
Brazos Valley Stitchers -- Needlework literature, 7 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1200 Foxfire Drive, College Station. Guests welcome. www.brazosvalleystitchers.org or 703-6011.
Bryan-College Station Newcomers 4th Tuesday Bridge reservation deadline. Originals -- 695-1146; diamonds -- 693-0564.
EVENTS
The Barnes & Noble Bookfair to support Early Childhood Intervention -- First Steps Forward is from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17-21 at Barnes & Noble, 711 Texas Ave. College Station. Present a voucher when making a purchase and a percentage of the sale will be donated to ECI (vouchers available at Barnes & Noble). Storytime is 3:30 p.m.; Spanish/bilingual storytime is 11:30 a.m. 361-9864 or Hwebb@mhmrabv.org.
Navasota ISD Education Foundation annual fundraising dinner, 6 p.m. Grimes County Expo Center. Featured guest: Mr. M.L. "Red" Cashion, famed NFL referee and supporter of education. There will be a video presentation, entertainment by NISD students and a great dinner. $45 individual tickets. Sponsor tables available. 936-825-1112.
Primetime After Five of Bryan-College Station presents Mystery and Music, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Twin City Mission office, 2505 S. College Ave., Bryan. Dinner $10. 575-3976.
Wednesday
CLUBS
Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging, 10 a.m. The Texas State Securities Board will share information on investor traps, investment fraud and present a video "What Con Artists Don't Want You to Know." 3991 East 29th Street, Bryan. bjeffries@bvcog.org or 595-2806, ext. 2025.
Bryan Rotary Club, noon to 1 p.m. Briarcrest Country Club.
Bryan-College Station Newcomers Day Bunco, 1 to 3 p.m. 589-2181.
Poinsetta sale order deadline. Sponsored by the TAMU Horticulture Club. Order pick-up on Dec. 1-2. Order forms and plant selections available at: http://hortclub.tamu.edu/fallsale.
GARDEN & MARKETS
Independent Growers Market, 7 to 11 a.m., 1104 W. William Joel Bryan Parkway (Sons of Hermann Lodge parking lot). 589-2787.
Have questions about gardening in the Brazos Valley? Call "Garden Line" at 823-0129 and a master gardener from the Brazos County Master Gardeners Association will answer your questions. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Bryan Golf Course, 206 W. Villa Maria Road in Bryan. $5 entry.
Newborn Infant Care Course, 6 to 9 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $20 per couple. 731-1231.
Thursday
CLUBS
College Station Rotary Club, 6:45 a.m. Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 801 University Drive. 823-2645.
Bryan-College Station Newcomers coffee, 10 a.m. to noon. 690-6467.
B/CS Chapter 607 of National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gattitown, S. Texas Ave., College Station. All active and retired federal employees are welcome to attend and join the local chapter of NARFE.
Rotary Club of Aggieland, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Briarcrest Country Club, Bryan. 822-0121.
City of Bryan Toastmasters, noon to 1 p.m. Bryan Public Library meeting room, 201 E. 26th St. 209-5600.
Bryan Breakfast Lions Club annual dinner, 6 p.m. Old Glory Inn. 764-9200.
Vietnam Veterans meeting, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting. C&J's Barbecue, 1010 So. Avenue, Bryan. 209-4676.
College Station Toastmasters, 7 p.m. Peace Lutheran Church, 2201 Rio Grande Blvd. 779-2900, ext. 3540.
Reservation deadline for Bryan-College Station Newcomers Christmas party and Dec. 4 luncheon. 690-9853.
EVENTS
StageCenter Community Theatre presents Red Hot Mamas, 7:30 p.m. 201-B W. 26th St., downtown Bryan (above Mr. G's Pizzeria), 696-2787.
GARDEN & MARKETS
Holiday plant and bulb sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Texas A&M Horticulture Forest Science Bldg. Selection of high-quality amaryllis bulbs, landscape plants, strawberry plants, herbs, attractive houseplants and special gift items, including decorated gourd bird houses and seedy characters.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, 6 to 9:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. $30 course, or $50 per couple. Good for child care workers, parents, or anyone involved with children. The course includes injury prevention, and recognizing and treating emergencies. 731-1231.
Surgical Weight Loss Seminars, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center Quilter's Cafe, 1318 Memorial Drive, Bryan. Physicians will help you decide whether gastric-bypass or lap-band surgery is a good option. 821-7556. Reservation required.
Great American Smokeout. Call the American Cancer Society at 776-1464 for information on local events for the Great American Smokeout Challenge.