Mark Your Calendars

Post Oak Mall is starting a program called Bear Hugs this year. The collection drive for stuffed animals is designed to provide Santa and his helpers with gifts for children with special needs. A donation bin is in the mall near J.C. Penney. The drive is being held until Nov. 7. 764-0060.

Saturday

Brazos Valley Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 937 will be selling $1 raffle tickets at 9 a.m. at Wal-Mart in College Station. 775-4021 or 220-5202.

Book signing, 9 a.m., Hastings in College Station. Texas A&M graduate Bill Soyars will sign copies of his book A Passionate Trail.

God's Little Creatures Animal Rescue fundraiser. PETCO, 1901 Texas Ave. All donations will go directly to God's Little Creatures. 728-6976 or 587-2667.

ENTERTAINMENT

Dry County, 8 p.m., Sons of Herman Hall in Bryan, $5.

Uptown Jazz featuring vocalist Russ Coleman, 7:30 p.m., Christopher's World Grille, no cover.

Kelsey Taylor Jazz with Greg Tivis, 8 p.m., Eccell Steakhouse.

Eugene Eugene, 9 p.m., Veritas Wine & Bistro.

Nightlife, 9 p.m. Bryan VFW, free.

The Hudsons, 10 p.m., Revolution Cafe & Bar.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

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

Autumn Fest at the Monastery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monastery of St. Clare near Brenham. Games and contests, cart rides, make-your-own ceramics, holiday gift shop and more. 836-9652. www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com.

Fall for Christ Music Festival featuring Building 429, Addison Road and After Edmond, 6 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. $10 general admission tickets are available through itickets.com. 690-4673.

32nd Annual Scarecrow Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chappell Hill. Vendors, live entertainment and music. A children's activity corner will provide pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train rides and more. Admission is free; parking is $5. 1-800-225-3695, 836-6033 or www.chappellhillmuseum.org.

GARDENS & 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 to 11 a.m., Texas Avenue and William Joel Bryan Parkway, across the street from the Brazos County Courthouse, Bryan. 775-9500.

"Bulbs Around Texas," presented by Margaret Cherry, 11 a.m. Martha's Bloomers, 8101 Texas 6, Navasota. Free. 936-870-4044 or registration@marthasbloomers.com.

National Herb Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Herb Society of America Pioneer Unit members are hosting several free programs at Ellison's Greenhouses, 2107 E. Stone St., Brenham. There will also be a book signing, an information booth and a plant sale. The sale of barbecue sandwiches will benefit the Brenham Children's Chorus. 249-3480.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Flu Clinic at St. Joseph Express, 4401 Texas 6 (just north of William D. Fitch Parkway in College Station). Flu vaccinations are $25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No charge for children 5 and up.

Free healthy pregnancy class, 9 to 11 a.m. Square One Bistro, 211 W. William J. Bryan Parkway in downtown Bryan. Are you pregnant or planning to get pregnant and interested in a natural childbirth? Learn to stay healthy and low-risk. 229-3505.

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.

BTU 16th Annual Power Pedal Trail Ride, Lake Bryan. Events on Saturday include a cyclocross (10 a.m.), Kids Kup (2 p.m.), short-track cross-country -- collegiate race (2 p.m.) and nighttime time trial (8 p.m.). www.powerpedal.com.

Adult tap dance, 11 a.m. Dance Centre Academy of Dance/Fitness, 2151 S. Harvey Mitchell Parkway No. 105 (Longmire Road at F.M. 2818). Free class with registration. 764-3187 or AggieFitness.com.

Sunday

God's Little Creatures Animal Rescue fundraiser. PETCO, 1901 Texas Ave. All donations will go to God's Little Creatures. 728-6976 or 587-2667.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Brazos Valley Symphony "Classical Favorites," 5 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. $30 adult; $10 student. www.bvso.org, http://boxoffice.tamu.edu or 845-1234.

Texas Nation Live with Chris Austin -- Jason Eady, Fitzwilly's Bar & Grille, free.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

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

32nd Annual Scarecrow Festival, noon to 5 p.m. Chappell Hill. Vendors, live entertainment and music. A children's activity corner will provide pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, barrel train rides and more. Admission is free; parking is $5. 1-800-225-3695, 836-6033 or www.chappellhillmuseum.org.

HEALTH & FITNESS

BTU 16th Annual Power Pedal Trail Ride, Lake Bryan. www.powerpedal.com.

Multiple Sclerosis support group, 2 to 4 p.m., St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. 693-6733.

Divorced Care support group, 5 to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church in Bryan. 776-1400.

Grief Share support group, 5 to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church in Bryan, 776-1400.

Monday

CLUBS

American Association of Individual Investors, 9:30 a.m. Bryan Public Library, upstairs meeting room, 201 E. 26th St. Speaker: Janet Briaud, certified financial planner. 846-0551.

College Station Noon Lions Club, Hilton, 801 E. University Drive. Speakers: College Station's mayor and police chief. 690-7013.

GARDEN & MARKETS

Vegetable planting demonstration led by Master Gardener Elmer Krehbiel. 9 a.m. Brazos County Extension Office, 2619 Texas 21 in Bryan. Free.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Seniors golf tournament, 7 a.m. Texas A&M University Golf Course, $5 entry. No advance registration; just show up and play.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5:45 p.m., St. Joseph Annex, 29th and Broadmoor, Bryan. 846-0617.

Surgical weight loss seminar, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Regional Rehabilitation Center, Quilter's Cafe, 1318 Memorial Drive in Bryan. Physicians will help you decide whether gastric bypass or lap-band surgery is a good option. 821-7556. Reservation required.

Arthritis/Lupus support group, 6 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, 3030 E. 29th St., Suite 100, Bryan. 731-4620.

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