Mark Your Calendars

Brenham's Holiday Stroll and Parade will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Spiced tea and hot cider will be available along with entertainment and holiday shopping along the lighted streets of historic downtown Brenham. The lighted parade brings Santa to the square at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. The event is free, as is parking. 979-836-3339 or www.downtownbrenham.com

Saturday

EVENTS

Student Bonfire, about 8:00 p.m., $5. Just southeast of Hearne. For full directions and more information, visit http://www.studentbonfire.com

The Arc of B-CS "Attic to Basement" Rummage Roundup, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lincoln Recreation Center pavilion and gym. Christmas items, household items, toys, office supplies, electronics, movies, furniture, knickknacks, baby items, etc. Cash only. Cookies, coffee, hot chocolate and soft drinks also available.

Eyes of Texas Raptor Rescue and Lone Star Wildlife Rescue garage sale fundraiser, 8 a.m., VFW Hall, 14475 F.M. 2818, Bryan. Proceeds benefit the Wildlife Medicine program at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. 862-2675.

Texas A&M University Student Health Services, Health Education and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Cannonball Run VI, 8:30 a.m., A.P. Beutel Health Center. Race begins at 9:30 a.m. 458-8322.

Wheelock Community Center Fall Bazaar, Bake Sale and Barbecue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take OSR to F.M. 46. 828-4347.

Civil War Weekend, 9 a.m., Historic Liendo Plantation, Hempstead. Battle will begin at 2 p.m. $10. Seniors and children 7-12, $5. 979-826-6252.

Brazos Valley 2008 Worldfest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown Bryan. Activities will take place along Main Street, with additional activities at the Bryan Public Library and the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley. Worldfest celebrates international awareness by offering cultural displays, demonstrations, international cuisine, performances, children's crafts, educational competitions and other activities. There will be a free shuttle from Blinn College from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org.

18th Annual Poinsettia Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham. Arts and crafts and other activities. $2 for adults, $1 for children. Proceeds will benefit a local charity. 836-0084, 836-6011 or www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com.

Fitting steers and heifers for show class, 11 a.m. to noon, Producers Cooperative, 1800 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. Free. 778-6000 or www.producerscooperative.com.

Street Fest, 11 a.m., Edge, F.M. 974 at Edge Cut-Off Road. Live music all day, free parking and free admittance. 828-4315.

The Texas Renaissance Festival "Barbarian Invasion." F.M. 1774, between Magnolia and Plantersville. www.texrenfest.com or 1-800-458-3435.

4th Annual Maroon & White Ball Fest, 7 p.m., Brazos County Expo Complex in Bryan. Entertainment by Lit with special guests The Texas Twisters begins at 8 p.m. $18. www.maroonandwhiteball.com.

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

Independent Growers Market, 7 to 11 a.m., 1104 W. William Joel Bryan Parkway (Sons of Hermann Lodge parking lot), Bryan. 589-2787.

Brazos Valley Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Texas Avenue and William J. Bryan Parkway in Bryan. Selection includes fresh vegetables, ornamental and landscaping plants, herbs, honey, yard eggs and flowers. WIC coupons accepted. 775-9500.

Navasota Farmers Market, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Washington Avenue and Farquhar Street in Navasota. Offers a selection of home-grown vegetables, ornamental and landscaping plants, baked goods, jams, jellies and pickles. navasotafarmersmarket@gmail.com or 936-825-2816.

Holiday plant and bulb sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Texas A&M Horticulture Forest Science Building. Selection of high-quality amaryllis bulbs, landscape plants, strawberry plants, herbs, attractive houseplants and special gift items, including decorated gourd birdhouses and seedy characters. 845-3915 or aggie-horticulture/tamu.edu/holisticgarden.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Prepared Childbirth Course, 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. $60 per couple. 731-1231.

Brazos Valley Music Teachers Association Ensemble Festival pre-hearings, 3 to 5 p.m., Brazos Arts, 708 S. Bryan Ave. in Bryan. 204-1134.

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