Published Sunday, February 07, 2010 12:25 AM

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The kickoff for the 12th Annual Walk Across Texas! program is 10 a.m. Saturday in the J.C. Penney corridor at Post Oak Mall. Deadline to register is Feb. 20; program ends April 10. www.brazoswat.com or http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu; call 823-0129.

Sunday

EVENTS

The 4th Annual Chili Cook-off continues Sunday at Brazos Valley Elks Lodge No. 859. Cost is $15 each day for CASI Chili and $5 beans on Saturday. Fundraiser benefits Elks Lodge community projects. For more information, call 220-5611.

Financial Peace University, 9 a.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 217 West 26th St., Bryan. 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey to help families and individuals handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability. Register: communications@standrewsbcs.org or 218-6702.

TASO Baseball Umpire training clinic, noon to 4 p.m. A&M Consolidated High School. Texas Association of Sports Officials -- College Station Chapter is holding an on-field clinic. 777-7337 or 229-2020.

Brazos Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4692 Turkey Shoot, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun range is behind post. Participants shoot at paper targets from 30 yards. Post supplies the ammo (12, 20 and 410 gauge). $17 for first five rounds. Youth 410 and 20 gauge guns available for use. Meat and money prizes. 823-0550, 823-0542.

4th Annual Battle for El Camino Real, 2 p.m. Madisonville. Civil War Event Weekend. $5. Hosted by 8th Texas Terry's Texas Rangers Co. E Cavalry and White's Batter Co. A. 936-348-6737 or bcsc49@yahoo.com.

Visiting Chef Cooking party, 2:30 p.m. Messina Hof Winery & Resort. Chef: Brett Montgomery, Renaissance Greenway Hotel in Sugar Land. $69.96+. 800-736-9463, Ext. 234.

Christ is Life seminar, 3 to 5 p.m. Wehner Building, Room 184, Texas A&M. Free Christian seminar based on the book of Genesis. Free parking. Refreshments and book fair. Register: 1-866-784-1180 or www.TopStoneBooks.org.

Ebony Overtures, 3 p.m. Brazos Valley Troupe, 3705 East 29th St., Bryan. Ebony Overtures is a musical celebration of Black History Month. Tickets: $10/adults, $8 for BVT members and $6 for children with reservations. Seats are $12 without reservations. www.bvtroupe.com.

Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra -- American Impressions, 5 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church, College Station. www.bvso.org or 696-6100.

New Orleans Style Jam, 5 to 9 p.m. Downtown Uncorked, 206 West 26th St. Hosted by the Aggieland Dixie Band.

Monday

CLUBS

American Association of Individual Investors (AAII), 9:30 a.m. Second floor meeting room, Bryan Public Library, 201 E. 26th St. Group with roundtable-style meetings featuring various topics and speakers. Guests are welcome. 846-0551.

College Station Noon Lions Club. Hilton Hotel. 690-8525.

EVENTS

Financial Peace University, 6 p.m. Beacon Baptist Church, 2001 East Villa Maria Road, Bryan. 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey to help families and individuals handle their money through common-sense principles and small group accountability. Register: gpsparks@hotmail.com or 219-4189.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Seniors Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play.

Brazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages -- Immunizations are $5/child and $25/adult; Adults -- TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.

Arthritis Support Group, 2 p.m. Carriage Inn, 4235 Boonville Road. 731-1300.

Tuesday

CLUBS

Bryan Noon Lions Club, 11:30 a.m. The Best Western Atrea, 1920 Austin's Colony Parkway, Bryan. 731-5300.

Brazos County Senior Citizens Association luncheon, noon. 1402 Bristol St., Bryan. 822-6873.

College Station Kiwanis Club, noon, Hilton Hotel. 846-2778.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 200 meeting, 6:15 p.m. Elks Lodge No. 859, 304 Mobile Ave., Bryan. Sandwich dinner served before 7 p.m. meeting. All disabled veterans welcome. 220-6317.

PEO -- Chapter BG Spring social, 6:30 p.m. Briarcrest Country Club. 846-3124 or 690-7845.

Civil Air Patrol, George H.W. Bush Composite Squadron, 6:30 p.m. (cadets) and 7 p.m. (senior members). Coulter Field in Bryan. The local squadron of the Air Force's civilian Auxiliary is open to anyone interested in learning more about the CAP's role in cadet programs, aerospace education, emergency operations and homeland security. Squadron Commander, Col. Don Wheeler, 220-8737.

EVENTS

Loss of a Child community seminar, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Hospice BV Sterling House, 105 N. Sterling St., Bryan. Speaker: Dr. DeVaul, TAMU Health Science Center. Free. 821-2266.

GARDEN & MARKETS

Brazos Valley Orchid Society, 7 p.m. Room 102, College Station Conference Center, George Bush Drive. Bring flowering plants to show. Guests welcome. 822-4970.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Brazos Ladies Golf Association Playday, 8 a.m. Bryan Golf Course. All adult ladies welcome. Dues: $12 per year.

3-session Comprehensive Diabetes Program (session 2 of 3). 9 a.m. to noon. 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 for the 3-session course and includes a blood glucometer and a one month membership to the wellness gym. 731-1231.

B-CS Chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. 1 to 2 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, Room 2. DBSA peer-led support group. 703-4422.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group, 2 p.m. Assisted Living Conference Room at the St. Joseph Manor. 821-7304.

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, first floor conference room. RSVP: 866-344-2762.

Autism Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. For families and friends of all people with autism. Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center. 731-1484.

Grief Share Support Group, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church -- Bryan. Room 137. Help getting you through your personal loss. 776-1400.

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.

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