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Fundraising efforts to support the Twin City Mission's Thanksgiving dinner have started. Donations are being accepted to help provide meals on Thanksgiving. $16.40 can provide eight meals and $51.25 can provide 25 meals. For more information, go to http://twincitymission.org.
Sunday
EVENTS
Fall Festival of Roses, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Antique Rose Emporium, Independence. Garden-related seminars and tours of the growing fields. www.weareroses.com or 979-836-5548.
Texas Renaissance Festival -- Roman Bacchanal. F.M. 1774 in Plantersville. For more information, go to www.texrenfest.com.
NCBA Gulf Coast Preseason Tournament, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (if needed). Brazos Valley Bank Ballpark. Features club teams from Texas A&M, TCU, University of Houston and Baylor. Double-elimination format.
Model Railroad Open Houses, 1 to 6 p.m. Homes and clubs in the Bryan-College Station area will open their doors for visitors. For schedule and locations, go to http://sanjac.leoslair.com/tour.htm.
Bryan Rotary 7th Annual Veteran's Parade, 2:30 p.m. downtown Bryan. 260-4151 or mikesoutherland@verizon.net.
Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra -- Verdi's Requiem, 5 p.m. Rudder Auditorium, Texas A&M campus. Tickets: http://boxoffice.tamu.edu or 845-1234. www.bvso.org or 696-6100.
Singer/Songwriter series -- Jeremy Todd, 5 to 7 p.m. Messina Hof Winery Wine Bar. www.messinahof.com or 800-736-9463, ext. 234.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 2 to 4 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 693-6733.
Bariatric Surgery Support Group, 4 to 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Rehab Center Quilter's Cafe. Open to all patients who have had gastric bypass, the gastric sleeve or Lap-Band surgery. Guests are welcome. 821-7329.
DivorceCare Class, 5 to 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church of Bryan, Room 111 in Christian Life Center. 255-9224 or 779-1324.
Divorce Care, 5 to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bryan, Room 235. Child activities available. 776-1400.
Monday
CLUBS
American Association of Individual Investors, 9:30 a.m., Bryan library, second floor meeting room, 201 E. 26th St. Guests welcome. 846-0551.
College Station Noon Lions Club. Hilton Hotel and Conference Center, 801 University Drive E. 690-8525.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Seniors Golf Tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play.
Arthritis/Lupus support group, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 220-1899.
Tuesday
CLUBS
PEO -- Chapter BG coffee/business meeting, 9:30 a.m. 5107 Congressional Drive, College Station. Program: Sean Cox. 846-3124 or 690-7845.
Brazos County Senior Citizens Association luncheon, noon. 1402 Bristol St., Bryan. 822-6873.
Bryan Noon Lions Club. Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive. 776-8338.
College Station Kiwanis Club, noon. Hilton Hotel. 846-2778.
Civil Air Patrol, George H.W. Bush Composite Squadron, 6:30 p.m. Coulter Field in Bryan. Learn about the CAP's role in cadet programs, aerospace education, emergency operations and homeland security. 220-8737.
Disabled American Veterans -- Chapter 200 meeting, 7 p.m. The Elks Lodge, 304 Mobile Ave., Bryan. Wives can join the Auxiliary of the DAV. 220-6317.
EVENTS
Christmas Wreath Class, 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. Tricia Barksdale Designs, 112 Rock Prairie Road. tricia@triciabarksdale.com or 693-5387.
Allen Academy Open House, 6:30 p.m. Allen Academy, Bryan. awillaert@allenacademy.org or 776-0731.
GARDEN & MARKETS
Brazos Valley Orchid Society meeting, 7 p.m. College Station Conference Center, George Bush Drive, College Station. Use rear entrance. Free. Visitors welcome. 846-3496.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday. 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course. All adult ladies welcome. Dues: $12 per year.
Alzheimer's Caregivers support group, 2 p.m. Assisted Living Conference Room at St. Joseph Manor. 821-7304.
Comprehensive Diabetes Program -- session 2 of 3, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. St. Joseph Healthy Communities in Bryan. Designed for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Topics include meal planning, exercise, medications, complications, self-care management and blood glucose monitoring. Costs $50 and includes a blood glucometer and a one-month membership to the wellness gym. 731-1231.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 5:45 to 7 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, in Bryan. 846-0617.
Prenatal class, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. College Station Medical Center, conference room. Free. Register by calling 693-2762.
Autism support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. For families and friends of people with autism. Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center. 731-1484.
AD/HD support group, 7 to 8 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church Annex Building, 4203 Texas 6 South. For parents of children with AD/HD. 690-6816 or brazosvalleychadd@hotmail.com.
RSVP deadline for AARP Driver Safety Program class on Nov. 17 at Carriage Inn, 4235 Boonville Road. Participants can receive a 10 percent discount on insurance rates. Reduced cost for AARP members. Register: 731-1300.
