Published Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:08 AM

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The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is holding Winter Mini Camp 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 21-22 and 28-30. The camp is for students ages 4-12. Children will learn about planets, constellations, comets, space exploration and more. The cost is $35 per day for members and $40 per day for nonmembers. For more information, go to www.brazosvalleymuseum.org or call 776-2195.

Saturday

EVENTS

Bless the Beasts and the Children, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village Foods parking lot. Holiday donation drive-thru hosted by Vision Voice Vegn'z for the Brazos Valley. Proceeds benefit Scotty's House, The Great Pyrenees Rescue Society, Impact Animal Foundation, God's Little Creatures Rescue Society and Brazos Feral Cat Allies. Suggested donation list found at http://visionvoicevegnsforthebrazosvalley. blogspot.com/2009/11/bless-beasts-children-donation-list.html. slyck@swbell.net or 777-6789.

TWS Performance Driving School. Licensed drivers can experience the thrill of driving at high speeds in a controlled environment. www.TexasWorldSpeedway.com.

An Old-Fashioned Texas Christmas, noon to 6 p.m. Barrington Living History Farm at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical site. 936-878-2214, ext. 246.

It's a Wonderful Life, 2 and 7 p.m. The Theatre Company, Tejas Center, 725 E. Villa Maria Road, Bryan. $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. www.thetheatrecompany.com or 779-1302.

A Taste of Christmas, 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Presented by the A&M Consolidated High School Choral Program at Christ United Methodist Church. Enjoy Christmas tunes while eating dessert. Tickets: $10, must be purchased in advance. Proceeds go toward student scholarships and choir tour funds. 690-5603.

College Station Lions Club Christmas Tree sale, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2528 S. Texas Ave. Bring used eye glasses or sunglasses to help a person in need. 690-6300.

Amigos del Valle de Brazos Christmas Party, 3 to 6 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall, William Joel Bryan Parkway, Bryan. Seniors from the Brazos Valley are invited to the party hosted by the Friends of the Brazos Valley. Free. Food, entertainment and prizes. 774-1298.

Skate with Santa, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Arctic Wolf Ice Center. www.arcticwolfice.com or 690-3900.

Christmas Belles, 7:30 p.m. Stage Center Theater, 201B W. 26th St., Bryan. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $6 for children. www.stagecenter.net or 823-4297.

Christmas Favorites Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 1100 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan. Presented by the Brazos Valley Chorale and the Brazos Valley Chorale Chamber to begin the BV Chorale's 40th anniversary celebration. $15 for adults and $6 for students. www.bvchorale.org or 776-1776.

GARDEN & MARKETS

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.

Navasota Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon. Cedar Creek Pavilion, Duke Street in Navasota. Fresh produce.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brazos Valley Cyclist Second Saturday Bike Ride, 8:30 a.m. Larry J. Ringer Library parking lot, Welsh Avenue at Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Open to adult beginners. Route is 14 miles with an 11 to 13 mph pace. Helmets are required; bring your own water and snacks. 696-1495.

Sunday

EVENTS

College Station Lions Club Christmas Tree sale, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2528 S. Texas Ave. 690-6300.

TWS Performance Driving School. Licensed drivers can experience the thrill of driving at high speeds in a controlled environment. www.TexasWorldSpeedway.com.

Skate with Santa, noon to 2 p.m. Arctic Wolf Ice Center. arcticwolfice.com or 690-3900.

Toys for Tots Acoustic Jam Benefit, 1 p.m. Rockwell's, 913 Harvey Road. Bring a new toy or small donation to the door. Open mic from 2 to 3 p.m. 8 p.m. -- Josh Abbott Band, Britt Lloyd and Rich O'Toole. 696-7625.

It's a Wonderful Life, 2 p.m. The Theatre Company, Tejas Center, 725 E. Villa Maria Road, Bryan. $12 for adults and $5 for children under 12. www.thetheatrecompany.com or 779-1302.

I'll Be Home for Christmas, 3 p.m. Brazos Valley Troupe, 3705 E. 29th St. in the Town & Country Center, Bryan. Holiday songfest. Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for Brazos Valley Troupe members and children; $15 at door. www.bvtroupe.com or 846-4903.

Singer/Songwriter series -- Shea Van Winkle, 5 to 7 p.m. Messina Hof Winery Wine Bar. www.messinahof.com or 778-9463, ext. 244.

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 Quilters Cafe. Open to all who have had gastric bypass, the gastric sleeve or lap band surgery. Guests welcome. 821-7329.

Divorce Care 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.

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