City Council meets at 4pm today & may take away your rights! Get involved!

TODAY is the day!!  Council meets at 4 PM today!

Summary of Thursday’s P&Z meeting, thanks to Adam Easton, Governmental Affairs Coordinator

Council has told us they will have additional changes to the draft tonight, giving no one from the public a chance to review them.  Please encourage Council to SLOW this down, at the least.

What’s in the ROO draft?  You can view the full draft HERE.

General Provisions:

o    To be eligible to apply for a ROO, improvements must exist on at least 51 percent of the platted single-family lots in the original subdivision.

o    A petition committee would need to be organized.  Those on the committee are NOT required to be property owners in the neighborhood that is interested in applying for the ROO ordinance.

o    NEW – it was revealed at P&Z that you may lose your grandfathering if you have a change in occupancy.  Example – you were granted 4 unrelated when ROO was approved.  You rent to a family.  You could possibly not go back to 4 unrelated after.  Or, if your tenant count decreases for 3 months or more, you would lose your grandfathering. Staff did not fully understand this.

Legacy Clause:

o    Homes already having more than 2 unrelated people at the time a ROO is passed may continue to exist as a non-conforming use.

o    Non-conforming use homes may be enlarged/expanded up to 10% of original square footage, no strings attached.

o    If a nonconforming home is expanded more than 10% but less than 25%, it must be approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment

o    A non-conforming home may be altered or renovated up to 50% BUT not enlarged or expanded.

o    If a non-conforming home is altered or renovated beyond 50% of the original square footage, it must be approved by Zoning Board of Adjustments

o    A nonconforming home must conform to the ROO if any of the following occurs:

      • it is demolished
      • land is subdivided, creating additional lots or building plots
      • non-conforming use changes or occupancy increases
      • the home is enlarged, expanded, structurally altered or renovated beyond the square footage restraints listed above.

The petition!
We are (as of 7:50 AM on 4/19) up to 3,697 signatures with 28,775 views and 882 shares – please share this out again – we are submitting our official numbers to council at 1 PM http://chng.it/RKDhby9M

Important meeting info – you can speak, but you have to register by 2 pm

 

  • Monday, April 19 at 4 p.m. – Special City Council Meeting

Speaker protocol – you must register online by 2 p.m. today.
You must register online to speak – Please click HERE to register.  You can have up to 10 minutes (3 is the normal as an individual) IF 4 people plus yourself sign up.  The other 4 must give you their time. Please click HERE for the full speaker instructions.

Zoom info for the meeting –

Telephone: 877-853-5257

Webinar ID: 957 1223 0405

Internet:  https://zoom.us/j/95712230405

 

Please see below for a ‘plug and play’ email you can send Council (email addresses provided). 


You can also email and say ‘I am opposed to the ROO because XXXX.  Thank you, signature and position in the community.’  They typically only look at the # of emails they receive and not the full content.

 

City Council Members:

Karl Mooney, Mayor [email protected]
Bob Brick [email protected]
John Crompton [email protected]
Linda Harvell [email protected]
Elizabeth Cunha [email protected]
John Nichols [email protected]
Dennis Maloney [email protected]

 

Dear Council(wo)man XXX,

            My name is XXX, and I am a INSERT OCCUPATION AND/OR COMPANY HERE. As a INSERT YOUR RELATION TO THE ROO- PROPERTY OWNER, PERSON LIVING WITH MORE THAN 2 UNRELATED PEOPLE, ETC. MAKE IT PERSONAL!, I have been following College Station’s proposed Restricted Occupancy Overlay (ROO) with keen interest. I have a great deal of concern with the city’s insistence on passing an ordinance of this nature in a college town and believe that the ROO will not be good for College Station.

            First of all, the nature of the ROO draft concerns me. The petition committee phase for neighborhoods enacting the ROO leaves renters out of the process entirely. ADD IF YOU THINK RENTERS ARE PART OF THE COMMUNITY AND DESERVE TO BE HEARD! Beyond that, the enforceability of a ROO doesn’t seem realistic to me. The city currently doesn’t have the time or resources to adequately enforce the existing 4 unrelated occupancy limit, so it doesn’t make sense to waste resources on failing to enforce another layer of occupancy restrictions. IF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY IS AN ISSUE FOR YOU, YOU CAN MAKE A POINT ABOUT THE CITY SPENDING ITS RESOURCES BETTER HERE.

            As a INSERT RELATIONSHIP TO COLLEGE STATION HERE- RESIDENT, FORMER STUDENT, KIDS THAT ATTEND SCHOOL AT A&M, ETC, I know that college students are an invaluable part of College Station’s fabric. IF YOU KNOW WELL-BEHAVED COLLEGE STUDENTS, YOU CAN DESCRIBE THEM HERE. To me, the ROO would have the effect of intentionally targeting all college students for the actions of a few misbehaved ones. We already have city laws dealing with nuisance violations, and these should be enforced with greater frequency against violators on a case-by-case basis.

            A ROO would also make it much more difficult for college students to find affordable housing options. IF YOU’VE KNOWN OF OR ARE A COLLEGE STUDENT TIGHT ON MONEY, PUT THAT ANECDOTE HERE! The cost of higher education continues to climb, making it more difficult to split costs and rent a home between unrelated roommates only adds to that burden.

I believe the ROO would also unintentionally target low-income renters and nontraditional families for very similar reasons. IF YOU ARE OR KNOW ANY NON-STUDENT LIVING SITUATIONS THAT COULD BE IMPACTED, INSERT HERE. Splitting rent is a very common method of keeping housing costs down, and implementing a ROO would disproportionally affect lower income individuals who depend on such measures to afford higher quality housing.

IN THIS PARAGRAPH, YOU CAN EMPHASIZE A SOCIAL ASPECT THAT MOST IMPACTS YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS- POTENTIAL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE LGBTQ POPULATION, PROPERTY OWNERS LOSING THEIR RETIREMENT FUNDS, VIOLATION OF PROPERTY RIGHTS, ETC.

            I believe College Station should stay true to its heritage as a college town and pursue other policies to combat nuisance violations. I ask you to consider the effects I’ve outlined for you and vote against the proposed ROO. Thank you for your service to the community, and thank you for reading my concerns.

Myke Leatham, Broker/Owner
Brazos County Realty, LLC

 

Happy Holidays from Brazos County Realty & Upcoming Holiday events in Bryan/College Station, Texas for 2020

December 2020 Myke Leatham and everyone at Brazos County Realty would like to wish everyone a “Happy Holidays!” and hope to be of service to you in 2021!

 

 

 

Christmas in the ParkChristmas 2020

December 4 & 5, 2020 from 6 to 10 pm

Drive through Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Dec. 4 and 5 from 6-10 p.m. to enjoy more than one million lights, wave to Santa, drop off a wish list in the North Pole mailbox, grab an arts and crafts bag, get cookies and hot cocoa mix., adopt a Holiday Parks Pal, and view a traditional living nativity scene. more…

Admission is FREE!

Vehicles should enter from Krenek Tap Road and exit by taking a right onto Highway 6 Frontage Road. Recreation Drive will be closed from 3-11 p.m. on event days, and parking will not be allowed in the park.

 

Christmas 2020December First Friday

Friday, December 4, 2020, at 5 pm

First Friday happens all day long, and it gets a lot merrier every December!

It’s the perfect time to cross some gifts off those holiday shopping lists, so come visit your favorite shops!
Gift cards make great gifts too, and restaurants throughout Downtown Bryan will be open late!

For more information visit the Downtown Bryan website.

 

Christmas Classics At The MuseumChristmas 2020

December 4, 2020, 7-9 pm

Join the Museum of the American G.I. this December for Christmas Classics at the Museum! Watch vintage Christmas movies while enjoying the museum’s collections. Enjoy Christmas classics on Friday, Dec 4, 11 & 18 from 7 – 9 PM and Children’s classics on Sunday, Dec 8, 15 &22 from 2-4 pm. Bring a mask and popcorn while we enjoy a movie 6 feet together this holiday season!
Schedule for Christmas Classics:
Dec. 4th: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

 

 

 

Jingle on the Green

Sunday, December 6, 2020, 3-6 pm

Kick-off the holidays at Century Square on Sunday, December 6 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM with Jingle on The Green. Come out for free photos with Santa, Christmas music, special booths and activities from the Century Square restaurants, hot chocolate station, and holiday promotions!

Please bookmark this page and check back!  We will update the blog as we find more 2020 Holiday Events for the Brazos Valley to share with you!

Home Maintenance in the Fall

Fall is finally here, which means winter is right around the corner. In the colder parts of the country, those winter months can reap costly damage if homeowners aren’t prepared. Below are some tips on fall home maintenance you should focus on this season.

1. Trees, Shrubs, & Garden

Falling tree limbs could be a major hazard in the winter, and fall is the perfect time to address them. A professional tree service will be able to examine the trees on your property for signs of failing health to help prevent tree loss, and prune correctly to avoid any branches falling off. Take extra care with any limbs that are growing close to the roof or power lines.

In the northern regions, fall is actually a great time to fertilize and reseed the lawn. Although the grass may appear to stop growing this time of year, its roots are actually growing deeper into the ground to prepare for the snowy months. Now is also a good time to prune any shrubs; after the leaves turn, a careful pruning will encourage healthy growth. When you’re finished, make sure to clean off your gardening tools before putting them in storage for winter.

2. Leaves

The changing leaves are synonymous with autumn, and can look beautiful covering the lawn. However, if not taken care of before the snow, those leaves can prevent growth in the spring. When large layers of leave get wet, then can become compact and suffocate the lawn beneath. This also facilitates an environment ripe for infestation and germs. By making sure to regularly rake the lawn, particularly before any snowfalls, you can help keep your lawn healthy for spring.

To make the job as easy as possible, put on some gardening gloves to protect your hands, use a lightweight rake, and scoop the piles into bags. However, you could also consider putting those leaves to good use in your garden. Leaves are rich in nutrients, and can be used for composting, insulating your garden, and enriching your soil. Just make sure to shred the leaves first. A leaf shredder will be most efficient, but a lawn mower will achieve the same results.

3. Gutters

All those leaves coming down can also clog your gutters and downspouts if left unchecked. When it rains, or the snow melts, clogged gutters will cause the water to pool which can cause damage to your siding or roof. It can also create ice dams To prevent this, make sure to regularly clean them out during the fall months. The drainage areas should be completely unblocked by leaves, twigs, or other debris.

For the roof, you’ll probably need to break out a ladder. Use extreme caution when doing this, or hire a professional if you’re unsure. And to save yourself headaches in the future, consider installing some gutter guards to prevent clogging.

4. Safety

Those of you that live in seasonally cold regions know how dangerous it can be just to walk to your front door when it’s icy out. To prepare, make a point in the fall to look for wobbly railings or loose stairs, and refasten or replace anything that doesn’t feel sturdy. Also take a look at your driveway and walkways- smooth surfaces make for much easier shoveling, so repair any cracks or consider repaving if needed.

If you’ve never checked for radon, fall is a good time to do so. As the weather gets colder, you’re more likely to keep the windows and doors shut more often- and trap radon in, which is very harmful at high levels. While you’re at it, test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and replace any batteries as needed. Finally, if you own a wood-burning fireplace, be sure to inspect and clean it before the cold weather sets in to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and chimney fires.

5. Plumbing

An commonly known but easily forgotten rule is to shut off the water to your exterior faucets before temperatures drop below freezing and the pipes freeze and burst. In case the pipes do freeze, make sure you know where your shut-off valve is located. Any hoses should not only be drained, but also stored indoors before the winter- leaving them attached could cause water to back up in the pipes and freeze.

If you have an irrigation system, this will also need to be drained. Irrigation lines, even if buried, can freeze in the winter and leave you with busted pipes and sprinklers. The process to drain the system will differ depending on whether it is a manual or automatic valve, so research carefully.

6. Insulate

According to Energy.Gov, between 25% to 30% of residential heating use is due to heat loss through windows. To save on energy this winter, weatherstripping is an easy, low-cost solution. Apply the stripping around windows and door frames to seal the heat inside. Door sweeps can also help along the bottoms of drafty doors. For additional energy saving, grab some exterior caulk and take a trip around the exterior of the home to seal any cracks between the trim and siding.

Next, journey up to the attic to make sure the insulation is still in order. If installed correctly, the vapor barrier should be facing down; if it’s facing up, it will trap moisture and cause water damage. Also, make sure the insulation isn’t covering any vents, which could cause ice dams on the roof.

7. HVAC

If you have window air conditioning units, fall is the time to take those down. If that’s not possible, use an insulating wrap to cover the exterior of the unit to prevent drafts. For central units, it’s not necessary to wrap the entire unit for the winter- doing so can actually cause condensation, which could corrode the unit. However, it is smart to place a piece of plywood on top of the unit for protection from falling icicles in the winter.

Now for your furnace or heating system. Make sure to replace the filters before you start using it regularly. This is something homeowners should do every 2-3 months regardless, but if you’re behind on the maintenance, now is the time. The system should also be inspected and cleaned by a licensed HVAC technician- this is important to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, and ensure peak performance through the winter.

Keeping Children Safe Online

The internet is such an omnipresent part of modern life that it comes as second nature to our children. While many of us are still getting to grips with the online world, children are born into it.

This can be a great thing. If a curious child has a question, the answer is only ever a Google search away. Naturally, however, this is not always a good thing. Anything that can be used for good can also be exploited – especially where children are concerned. There is a fine line between innocence and naivety.

It’s important that we keep our children safe online. Thankfully, even though the internet can appear to resemble a lawless Wild West at times, there are a number of steps that we can take to do just this. Check out the great links at the bottom.

Important Conversations to Have With Our Children

Some children may take the internet for granted, not understanding the risks found throughout the online world. Ensure that you explain the dangers of the internet to your children.

There are three particularly pivotal pieces of advice that must be imparted to our children.

·         Not everybody online is who they claim to be. The internet hosts a great many people pretending to be somebody else. This may just be for fun, or it could have a more sinister intent. Online Sense provides useful advice on how to identify an online predator. If you have any reason to believe that your child is at risk of exploitation online, report the behavior to the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.

·         Everything posted on the internet is permanent. Your child will need to understand that the internet never forgets. Just take a look at various instances of social media posts coming back to haunt public figures in recent times. Our Children, a division of the national PTA, explains this is in greater detail. Explain to you child that they must always think carefully before posting anything on the internet.

·         The internet is filled with amateur detectives. Children need to understand that even the most innocuous piece of information can reveal their identity. Kids Health offers child-friendly advice on how to choose an online identity that cannot be traced. If information surrounding your child’s identity falls into the wrong hands, their address or personal contact details could follow. This will obviously result in their safety being compromised.

General Online Safety Advice and Resources

There is no shortage of information and guidance on how to keep children safe online. There are also a number of charities and private companies working tirelessly in this area. For more information on how to keep children safe online, take a look at some of these resources.

·         Enough is Enough is a charity dedicated to preventing children from gaining access to online pornography and other harmful material.

·         NetSmartz provides child-friendly advice on how to use the internet safely.

·         Web Wise Kids offers personal accounts of compromised internet safety, and general advice for staying safe.

·         The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team discusses the dangers that could appear to children online. It’s a dry read, but an important one.

·         Wired Safety is a densely populated site dedicated to all elements of online safety for children. TeenAngels is operated by the same team, and will appeal to older children.

·         Common Sense Media review various applications, websites and forms of media, explaining whether they are safe for children.

Safety on Social Media

When parents think of social media, they usually consider the Big Three networking sites.

·         Facebook has a community guideline policy in place, which largely keeps children safe. Most interactions will also take place on a public wall, which you can monitor. The site also has a private messenger facility similar to email, but this can be disabled.

·         Instagram is entirely picture-based, and does not have a private messaging facility. This means that you will be able to see all of your child’s interactions, and keep an eye on them.

·         Twitter is a tougher site to keep on top of. Many young people use Twitter to communicate, and they even attempt with their favorite celebrities on the platform. To keep your child safe, you can mute particular words from appearing in their feed, and block certain accounts from interacting with – or even seeing – your child’s profile. Also explain that somebody in the public eye should have a blue tick by their name. This is called verification.

There are new social media sites cropping up every day, however. Some of the other popular sites and apps that should be approached with caution include:

·         What’sApp is a text messaging platform that’s very popular with young people, as it enables picture messages to be exchanged for free. What’sApp messages can be encrypted, and easily hidden. It’s inadvisable for any child younger than a teen has access to What’sApp, and even then, it should be monitored.

·         Snapchat is potentially hugely dangerous.This is a social media platform that enables pictures to be sent to users, which are then deleted almost immediately. If somebody knows your child’s Snapchat username, they can send them a message of whatever they wish. TeenSafe sheds more light onto the dangers of Snapchat.

·         Kik is a new private messagingapp that is becoming increasingly popular. According to Common Sense Media, it is very unsafe for vulnerable people. The British website Net Aware appears to back up this view, claiming that the site leaves children exposed to a high risk of sexual exploitation and above average risk of bullying, violence and criminal activity.

When monitoring your child’s messages, it may initially look like a foreign language that you do not speak. The internet comes with its own long list of shorthand acronyms. Smart Words compiles a list of these. Some of them are truly terrifying to a parent. Learn them well, and understand what your children are saying online – and just as importantly, what people are saying to them.

Gaming and Video Content Online

Many young people now access all of their entertainment online. Streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu have replaced hard copy media such as DVDs for most teenagers.

That can make it easier for children to access material that you would rather they didn’t, even with adult filter blocks in place. Would you really be comfortable with your tween watching Game of Thrones, or Orange is the New Black? Techwiser explains how set parental controls on your video streaming sites.

In addition to this, you should also keep an eye on video upload sites that your child may be using. YouTube is commonplace, but there are many others that you may not be familiar with. Check if your child is watching live streams of video games on Twitch, for example. It may sound like pulling teeth to you, but children and teens love it!

On the subject of video games, many young people play online with strangers. Monitor your child while they do this, and ensure they are not spending too much time online. Popular blog The Dadcade shares insights on how to keep your child safe while they play games online.

Blocking Content on the Internet

If you are concerned about what your child is looking at online, you can block particular sites. Your child may need to use Wikipedia for their homework, for example, but why would they need to look at an adult dating site?

·         Techwalla explains how to block particular searches in Google and other popular search engines.

·         Tech Radar lists the many and varied pieces of software that parents can use to monitor and block sites that their children may be accessing.

·         Clean Browsing offers general advice on blocking adult content from your internet browser.

Cyber Bullying

Many children struggle with bullying online. This can be a very serious problem, as in the modern age of smartphones and tablets there can be no escape from targeted harassment. There are a number of resources dedicated to helping your recognize, and prevent, cyber bullying. These include:

·         Cyberbully.org is a charity that works tirelessly to put a stop to this harmful behavior.

·         CyberBullyHelp is a site dedicated to offering advice on this problem.

·         The Cyberbulling Research Center breaks down research on patterns and behaviors that surround online harassment.

·         That’s Not Cool is a site that specializes in informing children as to what is appropriate behavior on the internet.

.         Test your CyberBullying Preparedness with this quiz.

 

If your child complains about being bullied on the internet, take it seriously. It’s not as simple as just not going online. The web is too commonplace for this.

Useful Links

Please see below for a summary of the links that we have discussed throughout this article.

·         Common Sense Media – www.commonsensemedia.org

·         Cyberbully – www.cyberbully.org

·         CyberBullyHelp – www.cyberbullyhelp.com

·         Cyberbullying Research Center – www.cyberbullying.org

·         The Dadcade – www.thedadcade.com

·         Enough is Enough – www.enough.org

·         Kids Health – www.kidshealth.org

·         Natl Center of Missing and Exploited Children – www.missingkids.org

·         NetSmartz – www.netsmartz.org

·         Online Sense – www.onlinesense.org

·         Our Children – www.ptaourchildren.org

·         Smart Words – www.smart-words.org

·         TeenSafe – www.teensafe.com

·         Teen Angels – www.teenangels.org

·         That’s Not Cool – www.thatsnotcool.com

·         US Computer Emergency Readiness Team – www.us-cert.gov

·         Web Wise Kids – www.webwisekids.org

·         Wired Safety – www.wiredsafety.com

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Check out our website at www.CollegeStationHomes.com. Experience counts when you’re selling one of the biggest investments of your life.

Call Brazos County Realty: 979-693-0201

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Bryan / College Station Community Events and Activities for October 2018

Brazos County Realty is here to take care of your housing needs in the Bryan College Station Real Estate Market we keep you informed of upcoming events in the Brazos Valley. October is a busy time in the Brazos Valley. We have compiled a list of a Community Events for October. Visit our website for College Station homes for sale as well as College Station Real Estate rentals. View the Active properties currently for sale in the Bryan College Station, TX area.

Month-Long October Attractions:

Due to recent rains, some events have been cancelled or rescheduled, please check individual websites.

1.  Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion
The exhibit celebrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, a well-known painter, sculptor, musician, architect, engineer and anatomist. The exhibit includes life-sized and fully operational machines based on Leonardo’s original designs. Visitors may touch and set them in motion, combining a fascinating hands-on experience with an exploration of the principles he employed to create each machine.

Now through January 6, 2019
Bush library and Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Queen Theatre October Movie Schedule

Queen Theatre October Movie Schedule
October movies are on sale now! All tickets are $5. Kids 10 and under receive free popcorn with their ticket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.Texas Renaissance Festival

2018 Texas Renasiance Festival (TRF)
Themed Weekends with 20 stages of live entertainment of all kinds, including clowns, jugglers, musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, comedians and jousters.

Saturdays and Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday
·       September 29th – November 25th
·       9 am – 8 pm
·       21778 FM 1774; Todd Mission, TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.    Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch
Lake Walk has partnered with Habitat for Humanity BCS to bring a pumpkin patch to the area!

October 2-30
Lake Walk 4107 Lake Atlas Dr.

\\ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BCS\\

*Interested in volunteering at our pumpkin patch? Please email [email protected]*

 

5.   Aggie Habitat’s Annual Pumpkin Patch

Aggie Habitat for Humanity
It’s that time of year again! Aggie Habitat for Humanity holds our Annual Pumpkin Patch at Covenant Presbyterian Church where we aim to sell as many pumpkins as possible to raise money for Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity! All sales go directly to BCS Habitat, where Aggie Habitat sponsors a home every year. Let’s make this year’s Pumpkin Patch the best yet!

9/29-10/31
Covenant Presbyterian Church
220 Rock Prairie Rd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. 4th Annual Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze:

Weekends in October
The Texas A&M Agronomy Society is back this year with its highly popular corn maze.

Texas A&M Agronomy Society.
There’s nothing quite like getting lost in the middle of a corn field! Bring some friends and explore this 5 acre attraction. We provide a fun, family friendly fall experience for BCS residents. This year in addition to the corn maze, we will have a pumpkin patch, vegetable garden, and booths with different activities. The maze is student managed and all proceeds support the Texas A&M Agronomy Society.

Ticket Costs:

Ages 3+: $7/person

Children under three: free

Group rate (15+) people: $5/person

We accept cash and cards

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Events by date:

October 20-21, 27-28, 31 & Nov 3

Fright Nights Haunted House– Downtown Bryan

In the mood to get scared? The 7th annual Fright Nights haunted house Palace Theater in Downtown Bryan will open on October 20th!

Palace Theater 105 S Main
$10/person

 

October 25

Fall Fest

Thursday, October 25th

5-7 pm

American Pavilion at Veterans Park & Athletic Complex (3101 Harvey Rd.)

Older adults are invited to enjoy free food, lively music, a cakewalk, door prizes and much more! No registration is required. Ages 55+

Free

Monster’s Bash & Haunted House

5:30-8

Lincoln Recreation Center

Free admission!

Halloween costumes are encouraged! Free activities include a haunted house, carnival games, joy jumps and more.

October 26

Trick or Treats – Kids Class

BOO! It’s getting a little Spoooooky now that it’s October! Grab a costume and get ready to cook!

10/26/18

4-6 pm

Cook n Grow

400 Holleman Dr E

 

 

October 26 & 27

Spooky Cellar Tours – Messina Hof

Grab your best Ghoul-friends and head to Messina Hof this Halloween for the Spooky Cellar Tour!

 

6:30-7:30 pm

$25/person (+tax & gratuity)

 

 

October 27

Murder Mystery Dinners

Murder at twilight at Messina Hof Winery & Resort

7-10 pm

$69.95 (plus tax & Gratuity) includes general admission, 3 course meal & wine

 

 

 

TAMU – Chemistry open house

The Chemistry Open House features the popular Chemistry Road Show, guided lab tours, hands-on and computer activities, door prizes and science goodie bags.

10-3

TAMU Chemisty Building at Ross & Spence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazos Valley Worldfest 

Brazos Valley Worldfest is a community international and cultural festival organized by Texas A&M University.

10-4

Brazos County Expo

The festival is FREE to attend and will include culture displays, demonstrations, performances on 2 stages, international cuisine, arts and crafts, inflatables, storytelling and a NEW International Candy Shop. The festival is outside under the pavilion, so come out rain or shine! Connecting Cultures. Honoring Heritages.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 28

Night at the Museum Halloween Event

Activities include trick-or-treating through the museum, carnival games, refreshments, bounce houses, face painting, a holiday photo op and a costume contest.

3:00 – 6:00 pm

The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christ United Methodist Church

Fall Family Fest
There will be trunk or treat, a costume contest, door prizes, bounce houses, games, cake walk, food trucks, hayrides and more! Men’s ministry is cooking hot dogs ($2/meal) and hamburgers ($3/meal). Guest Performers are the Lil Wranglers (with some of our very own, talented Christ UMC kids/youth). Come out for a great night of fun, fellowship, and prizes!

 

Come out to Christ UMC on Sunday, October 28th,

Annual Fall Festival from 5-7:30pm on the Youth Lawn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brazos Valley Bombers’ BooFest

Ballpark BOOFest brings in thousands of community members and provides families with a safe and family friendly atmosphere to take their children to trick-or-treat.

6-8:30 pm

Travis Field in Bryan

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31

Trick or Treat at Werewolf Creek

Free trick-or-treating environment that will excite all ages!  Candy Booths, carnival games, live entertainment, petting zoo, joy jumps, costume contest, pumpkin patch, hay maze, haunted trail, story time and much more!

5-9 p.m.

Wolf Pen Creek Park, located at 1015 Colgate Drive.

 

College Station & Bryan need Volunteers through ‘JustServe’

Here’s another reason why the residence of  Bryan and College Station believe they live in the greatest place on earth!   There is no reason to wait till disasters strike. You can help out with current disaster relief.  Good people don’t wait….. they just serve.

What is JustServe?

JustServe.org is a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community.

JustServe is a service to help link community volunteer needs with volunteers and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation in posting projects or in encouraging volunteers to serve according to guidelines

As we enter the holiday season here in Central Texas, keep in mind that there are always things that we can do to help each other and make our community a better place.  For those who want to Give Freely of their Time and Talents, ‘JustServe.org’ is a website designed to help you choose where you would like to volunteer.  The Brazos County has many opportunities to serve, and this website is full of Success stories, projects, and updated lists of organizations who need you right now!  It doesn’t cost a thing.  Why wait for Christmas to give of yourself?

JustServe Community Service Guidelines:

  1. The best service opportunities are collaborative—working side by side with others in faith-based, nonprofit, community, and government organizations.

  2. Community service opportunities should enhance the quality of life in the community and assist the poor and needy.

  3. JustServe projects should not have a political or advocacy focus, be for-profit oriented, or directly involve volunteers in fund-raising or other prohibited activities.

Right now, Baylor Scott & White has a program called ‘Helping Hands‘ that could use a few more selfless loving hands. As a volunteer, there are a variety of much needed service opportunities. They range from lobby assistance to include lobby area maintenance and concierge services, patient assistance to include patient visitation and escort and department assistance to include maintaining wait area organization and non-patient care tasks.  The days/times would be flexible. Days and times are flexible and would fall within a 7 day a week period from 6:00 a.m. until midnight. Days and and times are dependant upon availability..  Do you enjoy people?  Do you like to help others?  Why not consider becoming a volunteer at the Baylor Scott & White Hospital?

Hospice Volunteers-Ongoing

As a volunteer, you can provide assistance in any of the following areas: office support, companionship, bereavement support, pet therapy, Angel Care and Vet to Vet visitation. As a  volunteer you will help fulfill companionship and emotional support roles during a very stressful time for patients and families. Texas Home Health and Hospice will supply you with comprehensive training so that you will have the resources you will need to do your job well, pending a background and reference check, drug screen and TB test.

Special Olympics Texas Fall Farm Carnival

Special Olympics Texas Fall Classic – Farm Carnival is coming to College Station.
Aquatics, Golf, Softball, Bocce, Athlete Village, and Merchandise.
If interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] or call 512.491.2947 for further information.  Hope to see you there!

Brazos Valley Mobile Food Pantry

The Brazos Valley Food Bank began the Mobile Food Pantry program in 2008 with the goal of bringing fresh, frozen and non-perishable food directly to food deserts – communities with inadequate access to nutritious foods needed to maintain a healthy diet. Currently, the Mobile Food Pantry provides 50-75 lbs. of food a month to approximately 250 food insecure households in Madison and Grimes Counties. To learn more about rural hunger, click here.

Mobile Food Pantries can operate inside a building or outside in the elements and utilize a system called Client Choice that allows individuals to pick the food they want. The flexibility of the structure of a Mobile Food Pantry means the distribution can occur where it is most needed, even if a physical building is not available, and when volunteers are available to run it. The Brazos Valley Food Bank’s current Mobile Food Pantries operate at the County Fairgrounds of each county, one inside and one outside.

The Brazos Valley Food Bank’s Mobile Food Pantries are overseen by Food Bank staff and volunteers who determine individual eligibility for the program and help load food into the vehicles of those in need.  Volunteers are needed to setup, sign clients up, and hand out food. Click on “Get Involved” to learn more about how you can help at the Mobile Food Pantries.

Pass it on, pay it forward, get involved  with volunteer service where you live and reap the blessings.    If your church or charitable organization needs help, why not join Just Serve.  At JustServe, they believe that nothing should get in the way of organizations and volunteers coming together to do good things for the community, so they help make this happen for free.
13464 I and GN Rd.
College Station, TX  77845
Office:  979-693-0201

Things to do in September in and around the Brazos Valley

Not only does Brazos County Realty take care of your housing needs in the College Station Real Estate Market,we keep you informed of upcoming events in and around the Brazos Valley. Below is a list of a few things to do in September. Visit our website for College Station homes for sale,  as well as College Station Real Estate rentals. Active properties currently for sale in the Bryan College Station, TX area.

Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market

  • Every Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon –
  • 500 N Main Downtown Bryan

Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion

  • Now through January 6, 2019
  • Bush library and Museum
  • The exhibit celebrates the life of Leonardo da Vinci, a well-known painter, sculptor, musician, architect, engineer and anatomist. The exhibit includes life-sized and fully operational machines based on Leonardo’s original designs. Visitors may touch and set them in motion, combining a fascinating hands-on experience with an exploration of the principles he employed to create each machine.

Queen Theatre September Movie Schedule

  • September movies are on sale now! All tickets are $5. Kids 10 and under receive free popcorn with their ticket. Visit www.queenbryantx.com for a complete list of movies and to purchase tickets.

100th Anniversary of WWI  (Chappell Hill)

  • Into the Raging Storm: Texas and Washington County in the Great War
  • May 12-Nov 14, 2018
  • Experience the story of the fighting men and women of Washington County, who left Central Texas for the war-torn trenches and battlefields of France. They stood up to gas, artillery, disease, and even bad food… and returned to Texas to tell the tale. The Brenham Heritage Museum and the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum have partnered to bring this multi-media and interactive experience to Texans young and old.
  • Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum

Living History Saturday – Washington on the Brazos

  • 09/15/2018 – 12/15/2018
  • 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
  • Travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836.  On the third Saturday of each month, staff and volunteers dress in period… Learn More>>

Washington County Fair (Brenham, TX)

  • September 14-22
  • Oldest County Fair in Texas. Shows, Rodeos, Music and Fun. Nashville entertainment, carnival, crafts, food, livestock and poultry auctions, commercial exhibits and attractions. Activities and entrance fees vary by day – view the schedule online.

S’mores Station – Home Depot

  • Thursday September 20th
  • 6:30-8:00 pm
  • Indulge in a rustic tabletop s’mores station ideal for backyard parties, indoor gatherings, family nights or any reason to savor the traditional campfire dessert. In this workshop, our skilled Store Associate will show you how to measure, mark, cut, stain and assemble a station with dividers to display your s’moregasbord of ingredients and roast your marshmallows above food-safe Sterno® flames. For more information, contact Home Depot at 979-595-1188.

Movies by the Pond: “Despicable Me 2”

  • Sept. 21, 2018
  • 7 p.m.
  • Bush Library and Museum Grounds
  • Bring your blankets and lawn chairs as we enjoy this film under the stars. Games and free refreshments (while supplies last) will begin at 7 p.m., and the movie will start just after sundown. You may bring your coolers, but please no pets or glass containers.

Museum Day 2018

  • Sept. 22, 2018
  • 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
  • Museum Day brings together museums, zoos & cultural centers from all 50 states to offer free admission to select museums. It represents a national commitment to access, equality and inclusion. This year, Museum Day will showcase Women Making History: Trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation & culture.

Wendish Fest

  • Sept. 23
  • Texas Wendish Heritage Museum Complex GIDDINGS, Texas
  • Admission is free.
  • 979-366-2441
  • The 30th annual Wendish Fest celebrates the unique Wendish culture in Texas. A traditional Wendish meal of sausage, sauerkraut, homemade Wendish noodles, green beans, beets, peaches, and homemade bread will be served, and a snack booth is available.
  • Activities include polka music, a Wendish celebration of Ptaĉi Kwas (Bird Wedding), a coffee cake bakeoff, demonstrations of noodle-making, sausage-stuffing, weaving, knitting, Wendish Easter egg decorating, and more.
  • Children’s activities include barrel train rides, coloring contest, stick horse races, corn shelling, and Klettern Pfosten (greased pole climbing). On-site Christmas and Easter markets will offer items from Germany and Wendish culture.

Jerk Fest

  • Sept. 23
  • India House HOUSTON, Texas
  • 832-304-4930
  • This festival is centered around a jerk seasoning cook-off competition. Thousands gather for Caribbean food, arts and crafts, and a major reggae concert.

The Texas Reds Festival

  • September 28 – 30, 2018
  • Downtown Bryan
  • Entry to Festival is Free. Purchase tickets for food and drink packages:  HERE.
  • A celebration of two major industries in Texas: beef and wine! Visit the Texas Reds Festive Website for more information.

4th Friday: Downtown after Dark–Downtown Navasota

  • September 28th
  • 5:00 pm – 9:00 on
  • Enjoy an evening in Historic Downtown Navasota every 4th Friday of the month with street shows, music, shopping, food trucks, and so much more.

2018 Day out with Thomas the Train

  • September 28-30
  • Burnet Community Center
  • Admission: $24/person (2 yrs. & older)
  • 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine
  • All day admission to the Day Out with Thomas Events at Burnet Community Center
  • Free Parking is located on two blocks next to the event on the corner of Boundary St. and Jackson St. From Austin/Georgetown, on Hwy 29, turn left onto Boundary St. From Llano, on Hwy 29 turn right onto Boundary St. Jackson Street is two blocks from Hwy 29.

Texas Renaissance Festival 

  • Saturdays and Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday
  • September 29th – November 25th
  • 9 am – 8 pm
  • 21778 FM 1774; Todd Mission, TX
  • Themed Weekends with 20 stages of live entertainment of all kinds, including clowns, jugglers, musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, comedians and jousters.
  • Over 500 shops featuring the works of master craftspeople, artists, artisans, jewelers, potters, blacksmiths, leather smiths, and clothiers, as well as merchants offering unique items from around the world
  • Varied and unique food offerings. From Turkey Legs and things on a stick to foods from many lands & cultures including Greek, German, Spanish, French/Cajun, Polish, Asian, Italian, traditional English as well as pub food and  hamburgers.

Southern Fried Murder –  Navasota Theatre Alliance

  • 9/28-9/30, 10/5-10/7, 10/11-10/14
  • Thurs, Fri & Sat performances start at 7 & Sunday Matinees are at 2
  • Tickets: $7/$12/$14

Brought to you by Brazos County Realty, LLC.  Call 979-693-0201 for all your College Station real estate needs.

Free Shred Day

Date: 10/14/2017 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Location: College Station City Hall Parking Lot 1101 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas 77840

The City of College Station and Embassy Records Management and Storage are hosting a free, community-wide document shredding event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of College Station City Hall. Protect yourself from identity theft by shredding documents that include your personal information, such as bank statements, credit card slips, bills, receipts and etc. Please remove all binding materials such as binder clips, plastics and rubber bands. Staples and paper clips are fine. Limit two bankers box or 40 pounds per person. Enter from Francis Drive, you can drive by and drop off documents or park and watch them be shredded. For questions, email Lacey Lively at [email protected] ;.
 

Myke Leatham, Broker Brazos County Realty, LLC 13464 I and GN Rd, College Station, TX  77845 http://www.CollegeStationHomes.com Office:  979-693-0201 Email:  [email protected]

Source:  College Station Events Calendar

UPDATED: Upcoming Holiday events in The Brazos Valley

Get your Holiday and Christmas albums ready because the holidays are right around the corner! From parades to musicals, Bryan College Station has SO many festivities coming up for you, your friends, and your family!  Below are a few of the Christmas events that are in the Brazos Valley to help you with your Christmas Cheer:

 

Santa’s Wonderland
Date: November 11th -January 1st sw-backgroundtop
 Time: Monday-Thursday 6 PM-11PM; Fridays 6 PM – Midnight; Saturdays 3 PM-Midnight; Sundays 3 PM – 11 PM
 Admission: Varies
 Open from the middle of November through the beginning of January, Santa’s Wonderland is a Texas Christmas experience and is the biggest Christmas attraction in the state of Texas! It’s a happy place that exists to preserve and perpetuate the true meaning and ‘Spirit” of Christmas! Santa’s Wonderland is composed of Santa’s Town a nostalgic Texas Christmas Village and its headlining attraction, the magnificent Trail of Lights! Santa’s Town is the perfect place for food, nightly musical entertainment, shopping, and a myriad of fun and unique activities for people of all ages. Just a few of the activities you can enjoy while there are riding the mechanical bull, visiting the petting zoo, riding the children’s train, enjoying the winery, and even visiting with Marshall Frostbite and the man himself, Santa! Also included with admission is a hayride or an upgraded carriage ride through the Trail of Lights, where guests have the ideal open air vantage point to view over a mile of exquisitely crafted Christmas scenes that sparkle with more than 3 million lights! The Christmas music that plays during each tour gives it an extra special ambience! Santa’s Wonderland is a great place for making special holiday memories.

 

December 1st

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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
5:30 pm

Join us as we light the George Bush Presidential Library Center’s Community Christmas Tree! Modeled after the tree lighting ceremony that takes place annually on the White House grounds, the ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m and will include musical entertainment and celebrity guest tree lighters. The ceremony will take place outside, and a reception will follow inside. Throughout the month, we encourage people to take their family pictures in front of the beautifully decorated, beautifully lit tree.

 

Holiday Magic

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5:30pm -8:30 pm
Sue Haswell Memorial Park

Free family event with train rides, sledding on real snow, pictures with Santa, holiday crafts and games, hot chocolate and cookies.  Free Shuttle from Blinn College

December 2nd:

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Times: Starting: 5:30 PM
Admission: FREE

First Friday has become an event on the “must ­do” lists for residents and tourists alike. Around 5:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month, the sidewalks begin to buzz with activity. By dusk, streets and sidewalks are teeming with people pausing to listen to street musicians, watch a magic act, peruse artwork or just chat with friends. Shops stay open late to accommodate the increased traffic and restaurants stay busy until well into the late evening. In the warmer months just after sundown, free entertainment options abound! Some months, we offer a free movie in the park where visitors can bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch a movie sponsored by local businesses and enjoy food from food truck vendors. The Palace Theater also offers free concerts from school groups and bands you’re sure to love.

December 2nd & 3rd:

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Walker County Fairgrounds
Friday & Saturday nights from 6pm  to 9 pm
Admission: $1 per person

Journey through Bethlehem sets up shop at the Walker County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors gain access to the city by paying $1 in taxes per person. Features a multi-denominational presentation of Bethlehem as it was on the night Jesus was born. We want to bring the “Good News” at this time of year in a very memorable way by recreating that special night in Bethlehem when Jesus was born.

 

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Brazos Valley Troupe
December 2–7:30 pmBest Christmas Pageant Ever Color
December 3rd – 3 pm & 7:30 pm
December 4th — 3:30 pm
Admission: Varies

America’s favorite family returns to the TROUPE stage as the Herdmans, the worst kids in town, learn the true meaning of Christmas. BVT’s past presentations of Barbara Robinson’s classic story & play have been truly unique and truly special. Don’t miss this season’s incarnation that will warm heart and tickle your funny bone!

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Date: December 2nd – December 4th
Time: Friday 6-10 PM; Saturday noon-10 PM; Sunday 6-10 PM
Admission: Free

Christmas in the Park returns to Stephen C. Beachy Central Park on Dec. 2 from 6-10 p.m., Dec. 3 from 12-10 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 6-10 p.m. Free daily activities include old-fashioned hayrides to view light displays throughout the park, free cookies and hot cocoa, and photos with Santa.

On Saturday, Dec. 3 visitors can enjoy dance performances, inflatables, a petting zoo, two real snow slides and a Holiday Vendor Village with a variety of arts, crafts, jewelry, candles and more. Guests may bring their own refreshments, but coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol, glass containers and pets are not allowed. Food vendors will also be available.

The holiday celebration doesn’t stop there! Guests can continue the family tradition of viewing more than one million lights that will decorate the beautiful 47-acre Stephen C. Beachy Central Park from 6-11 p.m. each day starting on Thanksgiving and ending New Year’s.

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  • December 02, 2016 – December 04, 2016
    Venue: Miramont Country Club

    • Times: Starting: 6:00 PM
    • Admission: $100.00

Where in the world is Carmen San Diego?!” She’s sipping egg-nog and crunching on candy canes with ROCKAPELLA right here in Aggieland! Hitch a sleigh-ride over to Miramont Country Club for some figgy pudding and merriment! ROCKAPELLA will fill your holiday hearts with joy by singing all your festive favorites! Often imitated – never duplicated, ROCKAPELLA is an originator of the astonishing full-band sound of “contemporary” a cappella, demonstrating to every audience the raw power of pure vocal talent and creativity. Santa’s coming early this year – so skip the stockings and get ready for some Ho Ho Ho Holiday cheer with CHRISTMAS WITH ROCKAPELLA! All tickets to “Christmas with Rockapella” include a 3-course meal at Miramont Country Club.

December 3rd

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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum
10 am to 3 pm

Family Friendly, Holiday, Special Events

Get into the holiday spirit with our annual Holidays in the Rotunda celebration on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Bush Library and Museum! This free event takes place in front of the museum’s magnificently decorated 19-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda, and live entertainment and Santa’s workshop will get you in the yuletide spirit. Children will be able to make holiday ornaments in the classroom, while a variety of entertainers will keep things festive in the rotunda. There will be cookies, hot chocolate and punch served during the activities. Bring your camera to have your child’s picture taken with Santa!

For more information call (979) 691-4014, or email to [email protected].

The event in the rotunda is free, however regular prices apply for admission to the museum.

We will be collecting donations of canned and non-perishable food items for the Food for Families holiday food drive. Collection boxes will be at the main entrance near security. Come and enjoy the Holidays in the Rotunda event, and please help us feed the Brazos Valley this holiday season. Save $1 off regular admission price with a food donation (limit one per person, cannot be combined with other offers).

December 4th

Jingle Bell Fun Run
Date: Sunday, December 4th
Time: 1:15 PM
Registration to participate has ended.

The College Station Parks & Recreation Department’s 27th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run is set for Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1:15 p.m. and will be followed by the B/CS Christmas Parade. This two-mile run starts at the corner of University Drive and South College Avenue and ends at the corner of Texas Avenue and Villa Maria.

 

parade-header-copyThe 90th Annual Bryan College Station Christmas Parade
Admission: Free

This year’s Christmas Parade theme is Toyland! The starting point for the parade is planned for Parking Lot 50. It will continue east on University Drive to Texas Avenue. The parade will then travel north on Texas Avenue to end at Sulphur Springs in Bryan. Grab your friends and family and head out to the 90th Annual Bryan College Station Christmas Parade!

 

December 5th

Gift Wrapping Party
For more information please contact: Kelsie Schauer, 979-822-9700, [email protected]

Come and help us wrap presents for our CASA kids! We will have all of the wrapping supplies available along with hot chocolate and merry holiday music for you to enjoy. Space is limited so sign up early!

December 6th

Holiday Gift of Aesop: Storytelling by Barbara Hailey
10:30 am to 11:30 amholiday-gift-of-aesop
Annenberg Presidential Conference Center’s Frymire Auditorium
FREE. For grades Pre K-2

Family Friendly, K-12 Education, Livestream

Consider the wisdom of the ages brought to life in these stories to inspire hearts and minds. Aesop was the champion of the underdog and sought to bring joy to the lives of all. This holiday time is a perfect time to reflect on the joy of storytelling by joining Master Storyteller Barbara Hailey. Aesop gives the gift of understanding and happiness.

Due to limited seating in the onsite program, reservations are required. To make your reservations or for more information email [email protected] or call (979) 691-4006.

 

December 7th

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The holidays are a time when family and friends come together. As the family of KBTX prepares for the holidays, we invite you and your family to join us Wednesday, December 7th at the Brazos Center in Bryan for the 21st annual Food for Families Food Drive.  During this event we will broadcast live throughout the day as we work to alleviate hunger in the Brazos Valley. Benefits the mobile pantry operated by the Brazos Valley Food Bank and the Son-Shine Outreach Center, your local non-profit organization “seeking to eliminate hunger by the distribution of food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organization while providing education and community awareness on issues of hunger.” Together we can make a difference.

 

December 9th

Downtown Bryan Christmas Parade
 Lighted Christmas Parade
Date: December 9th christmas-parade-float-1024x682
 Time: 6:30 PM – 9 PM
 Admission: Free
 Kick off the holiday season on Friday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. with the ONLY lighted Christmas Parade in Bryan-College Station! The parade will begin at 24th and Bryan Street heading south, turn on 28th, and head back up Main Street. Downtown streets will close at 5:30 p.m. and re-open at the conclusion of the parade. Floats, vehicles, fire engines and more, all complete with lights, of course, will join us for this night of fun! It’s been rumored that SANTA CLAUS will also be making an appearance at the end of the parade!

 

Second Annual Coca and Carols Sing Along

Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
217 West 26th St., Bryan, TX 77803free ornaments
T:979-822-5176
Times: From: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Admission: Free

Join friends and family in singing traditional carols at St. Andrew’s following the annual Downtown Bryan Christmas Parade. Enjoy coca and cookies afterward, while listening to the bell choir play.

 

December 9th & 10th

Laugh Out Loud! Holiday Ha-Ha Edition Dec 9th & 10th @ 7:30PM

lol-4The laughs never end when our improv team, the Oxymorons, take to the stage!  BVT’s hilarious Improv team, The Oxymorons, the Kings & Queens of Clean-Cut Comedy, are the best of the best at making us laugh and they are back for another great season series of guaranteed giggles, grins & guffaws that are all generated by your family-friendly suggestions!

All Seats $10 and $8 for members, available at the door.

 

December 10th

Breakfast with Santa
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM santa-claus-homepage
Admission: Free

The Lincoln Recreation Center will host its Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Enjoy a free hot breakfast, hosted in collaboration with Pi. Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Omicron Omega and Brazos Valley Area Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Activities will include: entertainment, Christmas themed carnival games and more. All participants ages 15 and under will receive a gift from Santa. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Magic of Christmas with CHI St. Joseph Health
Venue: Brazos County Expo
holiday Event5827 Leonard Road, Bryan, TX 77807
Times: From: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Admission: Free

A free community event with continuous activities, crafts, and refreshments. Events includes, a strolling magician, bounce houses, train rides, face paintings and much more!

 

Brazos Valley Christmas Community Concert

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  • Location: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
    2815 Welsh Avenue, College Station, TX 77845
    Times: Starting: 7:00 PM
    Admission: Free

  • The Brazos Valley community is invited to the annual Brazos Valley Christmas Community Concert to be held on Saturday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, concert attendees will enjoy an evening of uplifting Christmas music to celebrate the Birth of the Savior Jesus Christ and a viewing of beautiful nativity sets from around the world. This annual free event features vocalists and instrumental performances by community members from local churches, members of the A&M Consolidated High School vocal ensemble, Brazos Valley Symphony members and local community theater performers. Following the musical event, light refreshments will be served. The concert will be held at 2815 Welsh, College Station, the corner of Deacon Drive and Welsh Avenue. All ages over 8 are invited and Christmas attire encouraged. For more information, please contact Bishop Nathan Sharp at 979-224-6062.

December 11th

Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra presents “Holiday Pops Concert”

 

  • Location: Christ United Methodist Church
    4201 State HWY 6 South, College Station, TX 77845christmasconcert-1
    Times: Starting: 5:00 PM
    Admission: $10-$30

Get into the holiday spirit! Bring the entire family to hear favorites such as “Silent Night” and “Little Town of Bethlehem,” participate in a fun and interactive sing-along, and attend a cookie reception immediately following the concert hosted by the Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra. This collaborative performance will feature the outstanding BVSO Brass and Percussion musicians, organist James Faith, The Sanctuary Choir and The Canticle Ringers of Christ United Methodist Church, and the College Station High School Varsity Women’s Choir. This concert has become a signature Brazos Valley holiday tradition and a very special celebration for the entire community! Note: This event is separate from the subscription season and is not included in the purchase price of regular season tickets. Adult and child pricing available!

 

December 12th

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Location: First Presbyterian Church
1100 Carter Creek Parkway, Bryan, TX
Times: Starting: 7:00 PM
Admission: $20 ($15 in advance); $5 students

Feel the holiday cheer at our Holiday Concert. This concert is an annual community favorite! Sit back and enjoy the Chorale’s interpretations of familiar holiday songs, but be sure to warm-up your vocal chords and join us in singing your familiar carols. We will also announce the winner of our annual Young Composer Competition (and debut the winner’s composition).

December 14th

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  • Location: Southwood Community Center
    1520 Rock Prarie Road, College Station, TX 77845
    Times: From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

All senior adults are invited to Southwood Community Center on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for delicious holiday treats. Browse the information tables highlighting programs offered to seniors. Entertainment, door prizes and special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Claus, available for pictures.

December 16th & 17th

I’ll Be Home for Christmas Dec 16th & 17th 2016Home for Christmas Color

A TROUPE mainstay and holiday tradition returns as we get you in the true spirit of Christmas with the best of holiday tunes.  Expect your favorite pop, R&B, comedy, country & western, traditional & sacred holiday music performed by TROUPErs, past & present.

Purchase tickets here

December 18th

Cooking Party: Soups & Stews

Venue: Messina Hof
4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan, TX 77808
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COOKING PARTIES Every month Messina Hof hosts a Cooking Party, a demonstration focusing on a specific cuisine or technique. If you’re a beginner, we’ve got you covered with beginner lessons and if you’re already quite the chef you’ll appreciate the huge selection of information on spices, cuts of meat, tools and more. Each guest will receive a recipe booklet to take home AND will have a chance to register to win awesome culinary door prizes. DECEMBER COOKING PARTY: SOUPS & STEWS This month we will be cooking for the cooler weather and going through the technique for making stews and how to incorporate wine into them.

 

 

 

Christmas brings family and friends together. It helps us appreciate the love in our lives we often take for granted. May the true meaning of the holiday season fill your heart and home with many blessings. Put ‘Christ’ back in Christmas.

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Merry Christmas

Brazos County Realty, LLC

 

 

Myke Leatham, Broker
Brazos County Realty, LLC
13464 I and GN Rd
College Station, TX  77845
http://www.CollegeStationHomes.com
Office:  979-693-0201
Email:  [email protected]

 



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