JUNE 2015 2015 Board of Directors Chairman WESLEY BRINKMEYER Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative First Vice Chair MICHAEL PITTMAN Scott & White Hospital Second Vice Chair KURT ALFRED Brenham National Bank Treasurer MICHAEL GROVES NOV Elmar Artex Secretary BRICE MILLIORN Edward Jones Immediate Past Chair LIZ HOPKINS Stella Designs & Solutions ERIC BERG District Attorney’s Office SHARON BRASS Kwik Kopy Business Center CATHY COLE Heritage Texas Country Properties DENNIS CROWSON Blinn College CHAD GERKE Gerke Law Firm BECKY HANATH Rodney’s General Repair SUZY HANKINS Ant Street Inn TAMMY JASTER City of Brenham – Blue Bell Aquatic Center ASH PATEL Best Western Inn – Brenham JAMES PHARAON Germania Insurance GRACIE SLATTERY Brenham Clinic CYNTHIA SMITH Oldham Goodwin Group NATHAN WADE Lazy “D” Ranches RANDY WEIDEMANN Van Dyke Rankin Insurance REV. RANDY WELLS Faith Mission and Help Center TIFFANY WINKLES Blue Bell Creameries
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Home Sweet Farm named ‘Small Business of the Year’ At the 2015 Small Business Forum hosted in Brenham on June 3, one local business received the honor of having been selected as “Small Business of the Year” for 2015. The forum was co-hosted by the Washington County Chamber and the Burleson County Chamber at the Blinn College Banquet Room. Jon Hill, owner/manager of Appel Ford/Hyundai of Brenham, was the M.C. for the half-day event. Home Sweet Farm Market and Biergarten was announced as the
2015 Small Business of the Year winner. Last year’s award recipient, Pam Green of RE/MAX Advantage, presented the award. She gave a brief introduction of all their accomplishments and community involvement, noting that they are known as “Local Food Pioneers” and are committed to supporting the local economy and have also gained national recognition in their industry. BUSINESS continued on page 4
Pam Green of RE/MAX Advantage with Jenny and Brad Stufflebeam of Home Sweet Farm.
Kolkhorst, Schubert to highlight Legislative Wrap-Up Forum On Wednesday, July 1, State state’s budget conference-comSenator Lois Kolkhorst and State mittee, most recently during the Representative Leighton Schubert final negotiations on the states will be the featured guests of the $209 billion budget passed in next Washington County Forum 2015. She also serves as ViceChair of the Senate hosted by the WashingCommittee on Health ton County Chamber of and Human Services Commerce. This lunchtime event will be held and has written landfrom 11:30 a.m. until mark legislation to 1:00 p.m. in the banquet toughen Texas laws on medical privacy. She room of the Blinn Colearned statewide attenlege Student Center. tion for crafting alterSenator Kolkhorst natives to Obamacare and Representative for healthcare providSchubert will give a recap of the 84th Tex- KOLKHORST ers. Senator Kolkhorst is as Legislative Session a member of the Senate and discuss some of the Committee on Educamost critical issues faction, and is considered ing our state and what it a longtime friend to all means for our region. parents and teachers Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst is a fifth-generaas well as colleges and universities. Reption Texan, with ancesresenting all or part tral roots to the Texas of twenty-one Texas War of Independence. A Brenham native, she SCHUBERT counties, she serves on the Senate Transwent on to graduate from TCU where she played col- portation Committee as well as the Senate Committee on Agrilegiate golf. In December 2014, Kolkhorst culture, Water and Rural Affairs, was elected to the Texas Senate in drafting many laws to protect pria special election, after previously vate property rights. serving fourteen years in the TexKnown for common sense soluas House. Recognized as a fiscal tions, Kolkhorst has led many conservative, she is a member of statewide initiatives and writthe Senate Finance Committee, ten bills that impact every code and has served three times on the of Texas law. She made national
news for organizing resistance to the Trans-Texas Corridor network of foreign-owned toll roads. Her fight to remove regulatory barriers for small food producers has in recent years sparked a “food freedom” movement across Texas that was featured in Forbes Magazine. Her longtime efforts to promote Texas tourism earned her the Texas Tourism Industry Association’s statewide Silver Spur Award.
To fight human smuggling and drug trafficking, she has helped secure over $900 million for border security, and has served on the Texas Sunset Commission, where she cut government waste and worked with law enforcement officials to reform and realign the Texas Department of Public Safety. She has frequently collaborated with CASA and has received
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Wednesday, June 17 from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy great networking and refreshments! Bring plenty of business cards to share with other members. Free for Chamber members and all employees! Special beverages provided by Mike Hopkins Distributing Learn more about Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Brenham at brenham.sw.org
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their statewide award for her efforts to protect foster children. Senator Kolkhorst has repeatedly been awarded and endorsed by the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Wildlife Association, the NRA, Texas State Rifle Association, Texans for Lawsuit Reform, the Combined Law Enforcement Association of Texas, Texas Department of Public Safety Officers Association, Texas Right to Life, Young Conservatives of Texas and the Texas Association of Business among many others. Married to her high-school sweetheart Jim, together they have two children, Lois Kate and Jake. Her hobbies include hunting, fishing and gardening. She also coaches Youth Basketball and is a volunteer at her church.
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Washington County Chamber of Commerce Page Michel, President & CEO Jane Hinze, Member Services Mgr. Shae Janner, Business Programs Mgr. Dawn Konieczny, Communications Coordinator Lu Hollander, CVB Adv. & PR Mgr. Jenny Mills, Visitor Center Mgr. Judy Hyman, Visitor Center & Group Contact Mgr. Debby Welch, Visitor Center Assistant Cheryl Sevin, Bookkeeper Support Staff: Marge Runge, Jeanine Presswood, Nelda Snow and Darlene Denman. 314 S. Austin Street, Brenham H 979-836-3695
www.brenhamtexas.com
Business Spotlights Faith Mission opens Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fund Based upon numerous requests by local citizens to help displaced workers from Valmont, MIC, Blue Bell, and other companies, Faith Mission has opened Neighbors Helping Neighbors funds at Bank of Brenham, 501 S. Austin St.; Citizens State Bank, 2007 S. Day St.; Brenham National Bank, 2211 S. Day St. During local disasters such as hurricanes Katrina and
Rita, as well as the county wildfires, Faith Mission serves as the county’s agency to coordinate resources and services for those in crisis. You can go to one of the banks listed, drop by or call Faith Mission to make a donation to help currently displace workers. For more information, contact Faith Mission at 979-8301488, or visit 500 East Academy Street in Brenham.
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Continued from page 2 Born in Brenham and raised in Snook, Texas, State Representative Leighton Schubert is a lifelong resident of Texas House District 13. After graduating from Snook High School, Leighton went on to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Communication, with a minor in Political Science, at Texas A&M University. Following his graduation from Texas A&M, Leighton worked in the U.S. Embassy in Quito, Ecuador before attending law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston. During his time at South Texas College of Law, Leighton served as a law clerk for several governmental agencies including the
Attorney General of Texas and the Harris County Office of Legislative Relations. Schubert was elected to represent HD 13 through a special election to replace now Senator Lois Kolkhorst. The rural central Texas district includes Austin, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lavaca and Washington Counties. Schubert is a practicing attorney in Caldwell where he lives with his wife Brittany. The forum will be moderated by Chamber board member Randy Weidemann of Van Dyke Rankin Insurance. Audience members will
have the opportunity to submit questions directly to the Senator and Representative at the Forum. “We are pleased to be able to host this event so local residents can have an opportunity to hear directly from their state legislator,” said Wesley Brinkmeyer, 2015 Chairman of the Board of the Washington County Chamber. Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for a reserved Corporate Table (seats 8). A catered buffet lunch is included. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at (979) 836-3695. The deadline to reserve a seat is Wednesday, June 24.
Renewing Chamber Members May 1-31 Thanks to the following members for continuing your investment in the Chamber. You are long-term “partners” in our mission to promote and preserve this great community, and we appreciate your confidence in the Chamber’s ability to promote your business. John Brieden-State Farm Insurance — 34 years Newman Printing Company — 34 years Westwood Gifts — 31 years Heartland Country Inn & Retreat Center — 25 years Bevers Real Estate — 20 years Innocor Foam Technologies — 20 years Allied Ace Hardware — 18 years Personnel Services — 18 years Julie Renken-District Attorney — 15 years Washington County Real Estate — 15 years AT&T Retail Store — 14 years Deans Consulting — 14 years Quizno’s Brenham — 14 years Comfort Suites-Brenham — 13 years Jack’s A/C & Refrigeration — 13 years Krenek’s Tractor Repair & Wrecker Service — 12 years Texas Home Health — 12 years Brenham Children’s Chorus — 11 years Inn at Dos Brisas — 11 years Overhead Door Co. of South Central Texas — 11 years Pecan Tree Apartments — 11 years Toy Box Child Development — 11 years Cargile Photography — 9 years Edward Jones-Brice Milliorn, Financial Advisor — 9 years PapeScapes — 9 years Alexander Tiffany Southwest dba Southwest Partners & Global Partners Int’l Realty — 8 years Budget Rolloff Service — 8 years First Christian Church of Brenham — 8 years
La Quinta Inn and Suites — 8 years Lamar Advertising — 8 years CASA for Kids of South Central Texas — 7 years Hackberry Hill Guest Cottages — 7 years Wolff Companies — 7 years Brenham Home Rental — 6 years Brenham Iron Works — 6 years Burton Friends & Neighbors, Inc. — 6 years Creatively Yours — 6 years Giddings Stone Mansion — 6 years Metropolitan Water Company Presidential Member — 6 years Comfort Inn & Suites-Navasota — 5 years Green Duct Services — 5 years Republican Club of Washington County — 5 years Select Furnishings — 5 years Tim Walther — 5 years Glissmann’s Gift Gallery — 4 years Hempstead Country Inn & Suites — 4 years Kool Shades Window Tint — 4 years Quality Glass — 4 years Rodney’s General Repair — 4 years Annie’s House — 3 years St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill — 3 years Bliss Candy Company — 2 years Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten — 2 years Texas Plumbing Solutions — 2 years Brazos Valley Brewing Company — 1 year Kulow’s Woodworks — 1 year Terry & Robin Luedtke — 1 year Print Duo — 1 year
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New Chamber Member AMERICAN OVERHEAD DOOR CO. Owner: Debra Hall 7405 Hwy 36 North Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-836-4442
[email protected] www.americanoverhead.com Contractor/Construction-Overhead Door Gate Openers AMY’S PET SITTING OF BRENHAM Owner: Amy Hemsell PO Box 1225 Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 713-992-4700
[email protected] Pet Sitting GOLDEN IMPERIAL RESTAURANT Owner: Yi-Lam, Chang 222 US Hwy. 290 West Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-836-6831
[email protected] Restaurant PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA Owner: Naveed Rehman 228 Hwy. 290 (Physical Address) Brenham, Texas 77833 10906 Wynfield Spring Drive (Mailing Address) Richmond, Texas 77406 Phone: 832-581-2990
[email protected] Restaurant RED FERN WOODWORK & RENOVATIONS Owner: Dayle Burkhart 1000 E. Blue Bell Road Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-551-2544 www.redfernwoodwork.com Woodwork SIX SHOOTER JUNCTION Owner: Dana Frazier 212 E. Main Street Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-421-8333
[email protected] Clothing & Accessories STANDARDS HOME HEALTH Owner: Tommy Standard 214 E. Main St. (Physical Address) Brenham, Texas 77833 111 W. 2nd Street Cameron, Texas 76520 Phone: 254-284-0047
[email protected] ww.standardhomehealth.com In Home Health Care TEXAS TIN HAUS Owner: Roger & Jillo Brodnax Texas Street (Physical Address) Burton, Texas 1013 Harbor Village (Mailing Address) Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 Phone: 361-946-7488
[email protected] www.texastinhaus.com Luxury Vacation Rental
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Continued from page 1 Home Sweet Farm is owned by Brad and Jenny Stufflebeam. They have been in operation for 12 years, and the Market and Biergarten are located at 307 S. Park Street in Downtown Brenham Burleson County Chamber also presented three small business awards. Prior to the announcement of winners, attendees were inspired and informed by several guest speakers. David Yeager of the Hodde Tech Center, gave an inspirational message on how Brenham will survive the latest hardships. Adam Boyd of Market Sense & Sandler Training gave two informative presentations on effective sales techniques, closing business leads, and building a strong sales team. Charlie Adams of PricewaterhouseCoopers gave a very eye-opening presentation on generational differences in the workplace and how to take advantage of those differences. Jake Russell of Magnolia Realty explained how the social networking site, LinkedIn, can strengthen contacts in the business community. Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Trade Association gave an industry update. Another Small Business Forum will be held in June 2016, and nominations will be sought in the spring for next year’s Small Business of the Year awards.
Adam Boyd of Sandler Training/ Market Sense gave two fascinatTodd Staples, president of the Texas ing presentations focusing on sales Oil & Gas Trade Association. strengths.
Charlie Adams, Assurance Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, speaking on generational differences in the workplace.
Tom Wilkinson, Executive Director of Brazos Valley Council of Governments; Jake Russell of Magnolia Realty Page Michel, Washington County Chamber president; Mike Sutherland, explains how his business connec- Burleson County Judge; and Brenda Van De Walle, Burleson County tions rapidly grew by using LinkedIn. Chamber executive director.
Washington County Blue Blazers The Blue Blazers is a club with 15 members and 40 years of tradition. They support the mission of the Washington County Chamber. The volunteers in the club act as official greeters and hosts of our community. Their activities include monthly meetings, greeting at Chamber functions, recruiting new Chamber members, and conducting ribbon cuttings and grand openings.
Darlene Denman
Washington County Chamber
Joyce Dickschat
Brenham National Bank
Wendy Frazier
BBVA Compass Bank
Chris Jackson
Michelle Panko
Barking Ranch Pet Resort
Van Dyke Rankin & Company)
City of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Retired-School Teacher
Linda Pipes
Barbara Wilganowski
Tammy Jaster
Florence Julian
Kathy Randermann
Retired-Health Care Director
KTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280
Brice Milliorn
Christy Schlottmann
Eddie Harrison
Edward Jones Investments
Retired-Brenham Municipal Judge
Allstate Insurance
Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...
Brenham National Bank
Brenham Clinic
Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...
OF BRENHAM Bluebonnet Electric
Metropolitan Water Company, L.P.
Randy Weidemann
City of Brenham Police Department
BRENHAM
Spherion Staffing)
Kristie Wensel
Brenham State Supported Living Center
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Leadership Class of 2015 Graduation The final session for the Leadership Washington County-Class of 2015 was held on May 14 and focused on Economic Development. The day began at Emerson Process Management/PIC where the class was greeted by plant manager Eric Claggett and then given a tour by other staff where they manufacture and produce pressure sensing devices. Then the group traveled to PPE where they had a tour of the company’s first American factory location that produces rubber seals. This tour followed a visit to MIC Group, where Roger Atkins and staff gave tours of their manufacturing company. The class then headed to Del Sol Food Company where Brianna’s Salad Dressing is made. Plant manager Sherald Bell (LWC class of 2005) gave a history of the company, followed by a tour of the impeccably clean and modern facility.
During lunch at the A.W. Hodde Jr., Technical Education Center, Chamber-CVB staff members Judy Hyman (LWC class of 2014), Lu Hollander (LWC class of 2007) and Jenny Mills (LWC class of 2013) presented the class with tourism information, a vital industry in our local economy. Next, the class headed to Pleasant Hill Winery where owners Bob and Jeanne Cottle talked about how they began their wine-making adventure and ended up in Texas with their own winery and vineyard. Bob took the group down to the cellar and then back up for a tasting session. The last stop of the day was at Horseshoe Junction where Brett Smith talked about how he developed the concept for a fun park in Brenham, plus the other businesses in the Westwood complex. Class members were then sent off into the arcade to see who could win the
The class getting ready to tour Del Sol Food Co. to see the making of Briannas Salad Dressing.
The final leadership session ended with a fun trip to Horseshoe Junction where Brett Smith presented Hannah Schulze with an award for most tickets
most game tickets. Hannah Schulz was the winner by a long shot! An elegant Graduation Banquet was held at Ant Street Inn on May 27, hosted by owners Keith and Suzy Hankins (LWC Class of 2013). The keynote speaker at the banquet was David Yeager, director of the A.W. Hodde, Jr. Technical Education Center at Blinn College, who gave an inspiring message on how we, as leaders, can do our part to help our local community rebound from current events by encouraging friends and family to visit and buy local! The next class will form in July. Any business interested in sponsoring an employee, or any individual who would like more information, should please contact the Chamber at (979) 836-3695 or
[email protected]. The deadline to apply is July 17. Details about the program are featured online at www.BrenhamTexas.com.
Congratulations to the Leadership Class of 2015
Paul Aschenbeck, Brenham ISD; Jeana Bellinger, City of Brenham; Michael Brewster, Kwik Kopy Business Center; Suzanne Butler, Germania Insurance; Tonya Currie, RE/MAX Advantage; Brandi Daniel, Brenham Clinic; Jason Derrick, Brenham Police Department; Andrea Drabb, Washington County CSCD; Andy Hefferly, Moorman, Tate, Haley, Upchurch & Yates, LLP; Sabrina Horn, Del Sol Food Co., Inc. Joshua Hunt, Valmont Industries; Shae Janner, Washington County Chamber of Commerce; Taylor Smith, MIC Group; Jason Kiemsteadt, Citizens State Bank; Catherine Krueger, Washington County Sheriff ’s Office; Jonas Lacina, Lacina & Kenjura, P.C.; Kyle Merten, Blinn College Foundation; Joe Robertson, Blue Bell Creameries; Wendy Rubach, Germania Insurance; Teresa Schaper, Brenham National Bank; Ross Schroeder, Blinn College; Hannah Schulz, Seidel, Schroeder & Company; Ross Shelton, First Baptist Church; Kristie Wensel, Brenham State Supported Living Center; John Winkelmann, Washington County Attorney’s Office; and John Wright, John’s Computer Consulting.
Bob Cottle, owner and wine maker at Pleasant Hill Winery, gives the class an “underground” tour of the wine cellar and bottling room.
Andy, Jeana and Kyle give their reflections on each session.
The Class of 2015 after the Graduation Banquet at the Ant Street Inn.
YPO News YPO Happy Hour
Thursday, June 18 Texas Star Winery 10587 Old Chappell Hill Rd. Chappell Hill, Texas
Washington County’s Young Professionals Organization, the YPO, is an organization launched by the Chamber designed for employees in Washington County looking to build relationships and raise leaders within the community. The organization is free and open to anyone who lives or works in Washington County and is between the ages of 21-45. Monthly social events are held.
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Local Tourism Partners on television Recently, the producers of a syndicated TV cooking show contacted us about including some home-grown businesses in future programs. It’s a great way to showcase locally produced products and our community to audiences across the state. “Taste Texas” is a cooking show typically filmed in front of a live audience in the Dallas Sub Zero Wolf studio location, except when filming on the road. The goal of the show is to demonstrate to viewers where their food comes from and how to integrate fresh ingredients into a recipe. The hosts are Amy Kushnir and Chef Garth Blackburn. The show is broadcast on Wednesdays at 11am, Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm and airs in the following markets: Dallas/Fort Worth (independent station), Tyler/ Longview (ABC affiliate), Port Arthur/Beaumont (ABC affiliate), and San Angelo/Abilene (Fox affiliate). The production team spent the week of May 15 filming in the Washington County area. Several of the segments have already aired and can now be seen on YouTube. If you would like to see friends and neighbors in their “movie star” roles, visit www.youtube.com/user/tastetexastv. Look for the “Chicken & Waffles recipe Part 2” featuring Chappell Hill Lavender Farm and “Grilled Chicken Salad with Briannas dressing Parts 1-4.” As future shows air, they become available on YouTube. Additional segments will continue to appear over the next few weeks.
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Declaration of Independence. Visit with militia soldiers traveling through town or try your hand at some early Texas games on June 20 from 10am to 4pm. Admission fees apply for each event. For more information, call Washington on the Brazos State Park at 936-8782214 or visit www.wheretexasbecametexas.org.
Antique Carousel Rides
The Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park will be open on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm March through October. Rides are only $1 per rider. Fireman’s Park is located at 940 N. Park Street in Brenham. For more information, call 979-337-7200 or visit www.cityofbrenham.org/parks.
Farmers Market Clustered around roasting equipment at Independence Coffee are owners Christi and Ragan Bond, and “Taste Texas” host Amy Kushnir and Chef Garth Blackburn. As of this newsletter the segment with Independence Coffee has not been broadcast. Keep checking the YouTube link listed above.
Centered on a restored railroad warehouse, Home Sweet Farms features local farmers and artisans, free pony cart rides, street food, live music and more. The farmer’s market is held every Sunday from 11am to 4pm at 307 S Park Street in downtown Brenham. Call your family and friends to visit you this coming weekend and introduce them to the fresh finds at this market. For more information, call 979530-7994 or visit www.homesweetfarm.com.
44th Round Top Music Festival
Young musicians study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned faculty, conductors and soloists from Sunday, June 13, through Sunday, July 12. Festival Hill Institute 248 Jaster Rd. at Hwy. 237, Round Top. Individual and season tickets available. For more information, call 979-289-3129 or visit www.festivalhill.org.
H-E-B presents Fireworks-on-the-Brazos While the camera rolls, Del Sol Food Company owner Jerry Brown relates the history of their wellknown Briannas salad dressing as he visits with “Taste Texas” TV host Amy Kushnir and Chef Garth Blackburn.
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Celebrate our nation’s independence where Texas declared her independence! Live patriotic concert and fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 4. Admission to the site is free. Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site is located at 23400 Park Rd. 12, Washington. For more information, call 936-878-2214 or visit www.wheretexasbecametexas.org.
Gathered in a very soggy but lush pasture at Jolie Vue Farm owner Glen Boudreaux, Chef Garth Blackburn, host Amy Kushnir and “Taste Texas” producer Cari Hensley. The farm, located north of FM 390, has been restored to its native-grass natural state and specializes in beef, pork, chickens and fresh eggs. (Home Sweet Farm Market stocks some of their products.)
History Comes Alive In the 1850s, without electricity, houses were set up for the seasons. You had to get ready for the weather. Winter’s heavy drapes and wool rugs are put out to help keep in the warmth. In the spring, everything must get cleaned and aired out to freshen up the home. “Dirt, Dirt Everywhere” runs weekends in June from 10am to 4pm at Washington on the Brazos State Park. Then on “Living History Saturday,” June 20, travel back in time to where a nation was born in 1836. Try your hand at writing with a quill pen and sign a copy of the Texas
Summer Cowboy Event
The Chappell Hill Museum’s exhibit gallery will offer “The Life and Legend of V.T. ‘Cowboy’ Williams” exhibit and the Travis and Linda Cook Collection of cowboy bronze art. The gallery will continue to offer free children’s activities; for example: knot tying, roping a steer, horseshoe pitching, using branding irons, “cow chip” tossing, and “Buttercup” the pony. The exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, June 9 through Wednesday, July 29 at the Chappell Hill Historical Museum located at 9220 Poplar Street. For more information call 979-836-6033 or visit www.chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com. TOURISM continued on page 8
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Thru July 31 Summer Cowboy Exhibit Major exhibit “The Life and Legend of V.T. ‘Cowboy’ Williams”; new this year is the Travis and Linda Cook Collection of cowboy bronze art; free children’s activities: knot tying, steer roping, horseshoe pitching, using branding irons, cow chip tossing, “Buttercup” the pony, Chappell Hill Museum (www.chappell hillhistoricalsociety.com). June 11-14 Unity Theatre’s “Chapter Two” A romantic comedy by Neil Simon. Performances Thursdays 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 4pm, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Downtown Brenham (www.unitybrenham.org). June 12, 19, 26 Spaghetti Western Fridays Every Friday night in the Biergarten at Home Sweet Farm, 307 S. Mark St., show begins at dark (www.homesweetfarm.com). June 12-Aug 23 “Colorful Soul” Art Exhibit Free artist reception June 13 from 5-8pm. New artist, new art by Leiann Klein of Houston. Gallery open Friday and Saturday noon-7pm, Sunday 11am-4pm, Back Lot Gallery, 308 S Park Street, behind Ant Sreet Inn, downtown Brenham, free admission (979-836-7393). June 12-14 Unity Theatre’s “Chapter Two” A romantic comedy by Neil Simon. Performances Thursdays 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 4pm, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Downtown Brenham (www.unitybrenham.org). June 12, 19, 26, July 3 Live Music at Nathan’s BBQ Entertainment varies, check website or Facebook. 6-9pm, Cajun specials, 1307 Prairie Lea, Brenham (www.nathanbbq. com). June 12-Aug 21 Free Carousel Rides Sponsored by Arts Councils of Washington County, every other Friday until Aug. 21, 6:30-8pm, Fireman’s Park in Brenham (979-836-3120). June 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, July 3-4 Live Music at The Stone Cellar Live bands, pizza and drinks every weekend. Acts include Black Cat Choir, Tubie & The Touchtones, Tres Dux, Jack the Sax, Aaron Gross, Eugene Eugene and more. Friday and Saturday 11-7pm; Sunday 5-8pm; some Saturdays 3-6pm; 550 N Hwy 237, Round Top (www.stonecellar wines.com). June 11-13, 16, 18-20, 23, 25-27, 30 Live Music at The Kenney Store Live music by varying artists every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Go early for dinner and stay late for live
What’s Happening in June music and dancing. Most nights are free, but occasional cover charges, 811 Loop 497 South (www.TheKenneyStore.com). June 13-July 12 Round Top Music Festival Orchestra and Chamber music by many of the world’s finest young artists (for details, dates, times and tickets visit www.festivalhill.org, 979-249-3129). June 13-Aug 8 Lone Star Gallery Trade Days Featuring vintage, antique, repurposed, shabby, more. Weekend of the second Saturday of every month, 10am-6pm, free admission (www.thelonestargallery.com, 512-797-9815). June 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 Antique Carousel Rides The Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park will be open to the public Saturday and Sundays March-October, 11am-4pm, 902 N. Park St., Brenham, $1 per rider. June 13 Hospice Brazos Valley Soiree Fireman’s Training Center, 6-10pm, $75 (www.hospicebrazosvalley.org). June 13, 20, 27 Live Music at Home Sweet Farm Visit the new Biergarten every Saturday night for live music, craft beer, wine and fun in a relaxing outdoor environment. Musical acts change weekly. Biergarten and market opens at 6pm, music starts at 8pm, 307 S. Park Street, Downtown Brenham, free admission. June 13 Farm to Market Dinner Enjoy a seasonal farm fresh multi course meal prepared by Chef Brian and Amanda Light of Ronin Cooking. Dine family style at the community table in our restored railroad warehouse in historic downtown Brenham. The menu will be sourced within 50 miles and the story of your food given by Chef Brian and Farmer Brad of Home Sweet Farm (www.home sweetfarm.com). June 14, 21, 28, July 5 Farmers Market At Home Sweet Farm, 307 S. Park St, Downtown Brenham, local farmers, artisans, craftsman, live music, street food and free pony cart rides, 11am-4pm (www. homesweetfarm.com). June 14 Fried Chicken Throwdown Two Austin chefs, three Houston chefs will compete with Bud Royer of Royers Round Top Café, 105 Main Street, Round Top, 2-4:30pm, $20 ticket includes chicken and side from each chef, entertainment by Black Cat Choir, beer from Brazos Valley Brewing Company available for purchase. Throwdown proceeds will be donated to Meals on Wheels (www.roundtopcafe. com).
June 15-17 Jean-ius Re-purposing Sewing Class Repurpose jeans. Some sewing experience helpful, bring your own machine, Brenham Church of Christ, 2800 Victory Lane, Brenham, 10am-12:30, $90 includes material (979-551-0970, sewfunsewing
[email protected]). June 15 Brenham Fine Arts League Monthly Meeting Light lunch served, demonstration in Oil Painting by Lee Meriwether from Toledo Bend area. All guests welcome, 11:30am2pm, 113 West Alamo, Brenham. June 15 Relay for Life Kickoff Kick off the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Washington County. This community celebration is open to anyone who wants to learn more about Relay For Life and how to get involved. 5:30-6:30pm, Blinn College Student Center - Janis Sneed Banquet Room. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Washington County is November 7 at Fireman’s Park. (www. relayforlife.org/washingtoncotx). June 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, July 2 Play in the Clay One night make your own pieces then return a second night to decorate/glaze, $80 per person for 2 classes, includes clay, decorating/glazes and two firings. Class times Mondays and Thursdays 7-9pm. Arrangements can be made for other nights, BYOB, Bluebonnet Pottery, 12341 LBJ Dr., Brenham, (www.BluebonnetPottery.com, 979289-3765). June 16 Painting in Oils Workshop Artist Lee Meriwether workshop in oil painting, well known and awarded throughout the area, $60 BFAL members, $65 non-members, Downtown Art Gallery, 113 W. Alamo, 9am-4pm (979-836-1622). June 16, 23, 30 Oil Painting Class Patsy Supak’s oil painting classes emphasize strength of color and composition. Ongoing classes, 10am-1pm, Downtown Art Gallery, 113 W. Alamo St., call for more details (979-836-4278). June 17 Business After Hours hosted at Baylor Scott & White Hospital Enjoy food and refreshments. Free for Chamber members and employees. Baylor Scott & White Hospital, 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham, 5-7pm. June 18-20 Dreaming On A Summer Night Shakespeare at Winedale will be celebrating its 45th year and the 50th year of Miss Ima Hogg’s gift of Winedale to The University of Texas, Winedale Theatre Barn, 3738 FM 2714, Round Top, TX. For more information, contact founder of Shake-
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speare at Winedale and director of Camp Shakespeare, Jim (Doc) Ayres at jayres@ cvctx.com, or by calling (979) 249-7125 (www.shakespeare-winedale.org). June 18 YPO Happy Hour at Texas Star Winery Washington County Young Professionals Organization Happy Hour, 5-7pm, Texas Star Winery, 10587 Old Chappell Hill Rd, Chappell Hill.
June 18 Bluebonnet Opry Friends of the Bluebonnet Opry featuring the Peevler Brothers, Madison Mabry, Greer Family Band, and Bluebonnet Opry House Band. Doors open at 5:30pm, Silver Wings Ballroom, 4100 Hwy. 105, Brenham (www.friendsofbluebonnetopry.org).
June 18 Movie in the Park “Annie” Free to all, bring chairs, blankets and kids for a fun night out. 8:30-10:30pm, Hohlt Park, 2425 N. Park St., Brenham, no admission fee, show starts 10 minutes after sunset. June 20 Living History Saturday Travel back in time where a nation was born in 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, third Saturday of each month, 10am-4:30pm (936-878-2214).
June 20 Juneteenth Celebration and Parade Enjoy this festive celebration and parade! Washington County Historical Juneteenth Association parade in Downtown Brenham, starts at 10:30am.
June 22-26 Creative Arts Camp 7th annual Creative Arts Camp, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for boys and girls completing Kindergarten - 6th grade. Ceramics, drawing, food art, jewelry making, hip hop dance in a Christian atmosphere, 8:30am-12:30pm, 2310 Airline Dr., Brenham, $80 for the week includes instruction, snacks, t-shirt (lindaw@stpetersbrenham. org).
June 23 The Global Leadership SummitEarly Bird Registration deadline Hosted by Champion Fellowship, streaming live from Chicago, 8:30am-4:30pm on August 6-7. Take advantage of the Early Bird rate, (visit the GLS2015 at www. championfellowship.org, 979-277-9090).
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Chappell Hill Independence Day Parade This beloved annual parade will be held on Saturday, July 4, on Main Street in downtown Chappell Hill beginning at 10:30 a.m. After the parade activities for the entire family include the V.T. “Cowboy” Williams Exhibit, cowboy demonstrators, pony rides, petting zoo, children’s activities, The Rocking T Chuck wagon, Cowboy Bob, pony rides, petting zoo, oxen demonstrations and food and beverage vendors will be available for purchase. For more information, call 979-337-9910 or visit www.chappellhilltx.com.
Movies In the Park This event brings families and children of all ages together for a fun evening of entertainment. Take blankets and lawn chairs on Thursday, June 18, to enjoy “Annie” then again on Thursday, July 9, to enjoy “Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day”. The movie will start 10 minutes after sunset at Hohlt Park located at 2425 N. Park St in Brenham. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information call 979337-7250 or visit www.cityofbrenham.org/parks.
West Alamo, 9am-4pm, $55 open to public (979-836-1622). June 26 Basic QuickBooks Workshop All-day, basic level course, be familiar with Windows on a PC, 9am-5pm with an hour for lunch-not provided, at Blinn College. Register by June 25, $100. (www.blinn college.sbdcnetwork.net, 979-830-4333 or 979-830-4137). June 27 Walk with a Doc Walking program for those interested in a healthier lifestyle. Held the fourth Sat. every month through December, 9-10am, Hohlt Park, meet at amphitheater. Opens with volunteer doctor and short discussion on popular health topic, followed by 30-45 minutes of walking, finishing up walkers can have blood pressure checked, get water, fresh fruit, and a healthy snack. Free. June 27 Rob Landes in Concert Renowned pianist, full of talent and humor, Unity Theatre, 300 Church St., Brenham, 7-9pm, $20 (www.UnityBrenham.org, 979-830-8358).
Home Sweet Farm Join Home Sweet Farm in their new biergarten every Saturday night for live music, craft beer, wine and fun in a relaxing outdoor environment. Musical acts change weekly. The Biergarten & Market opens at 6 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m. till 11:30 p.m. Home Sweet Farm is located at 307 S Park Street in Brenham. For more information, call 979530-7994 or visit www.HomeSweetFarm.com.
Rob Landes in concert Rob is back and taking requests! He’ll play a few of his patriotic favorites, and the rest of the time, YOU get to choose what songs he plays! Join him at Unity Theatre located at 300 Church Street on Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets $20 each and on sale now. For more information, call 979-830-8358 or visit www.unitybrenham.org.
Back Lot Gallery New artist, new art. This downtown venue’s second artist and show is Colorful Soul by Leiann Klein of Houston. Paintings and linocut prints are a rendition of how color and shape defines character. Now through Thursday, Aug. 23. Open Friday and Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and
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Sunday from 11am to 4pm. Back Lot Gallery is located at 308 S. Park Street behind the Ant Street Inn. For more information, call 979-836-7393.
Find Waldo in Brenham Beginning Wednesday, July 1, you can pick up a Find Waldo passport at The Book Nook, or at any of the participating businesses listed below. At each store, find a 6-inch tall Waldo hiding somewhere on the premises. Look carefully! He could be anywhere. Once you find Waldo, take your passport to the counter to have it stamped or signed. Find 10 Waldos to win a button and a coupon for $1 off any Waldo book. Find 15 or more Waldos to be entered into a prize drawing. Grand prizes include a deluxe 6-volume set of Waldo books, and a $50 gift certificate to The Book Nook located at 212 West Alamo Street. The grand prize drawing will be on Friday, July 31 at 4 p.m. Participating stores include Ant Street Inn, Bar B Boutique, Branded Boutique, Brenham Heritage Museum, Hermann’s Furniture, Hermann’s General Store, Home Sweet Farm Market, JR’s Antiques, Must Be Heaven, Pomegranate/Funky Art Café, Puppy Dawgs and Cat Tails, Sweet Repeats, Today and Yesterday, Unity Theater, Washington County Visitor Center, The Woman’s Cave and Yumm! Eats and Sweets.
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June 29-July 1 Pillow Party Sewing Class Learn to make a pieced pillow with ruffles and embellishments, ages 9 to 99 welcome. bring your own sewing machine, Brenham Church of Christ, 2800 Victory Lane, 10am-12:30pm, $90 includes materials (979-551-0970, sewfunsewingclasses@ gmail.com). June 30 Ribbon Cutting Standards Home Health Please join a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member, Standards Home Health, 214 E. Main St., Brenham, 11am (www. standardshomehealth.com).
A few June Events… July 1 Legislative Wrap-up Forum Hear the 84th Legislative update from Senator Lois Kolkhorst and Representative Leighton Schubert, 11:30am-1pm, Blinn College Banquet Room, Brenham. $25 individual, $250 reserved corporate table, lunch included (events@brenhamtexas. com, 979-836-3695).
July 4 Fireworks-on-the-Brazos H-E-B presents Fireworks-on-the-Brazos. Celebrate our nation’s independence where Texas declared her independence. Free Coca-Cola drinks, children’s activities, live music, 10am-10pm, fireworks extravaganza around 9pm, Washington on the Brazos, free admission (www.wheretexas becametexas.org, 936-878-2214). Chappell Hill 4th of July Parade Featuring World Famous Marching Kazoo Band, Downtown Chappell Hill , 10am. Independence Day Parade in Independence Parade starts at 4 p.m. then stay for a street dance and fireworks in the evening, Downtown Independence.
Winery, 4232 Clover Rd., Brenham, Saturday 11-6 and Sunday noon-5 (www.Windy Winery.com,979-836-3252).
July 5-11 Music Camp Week long camp with vocal and instrumental training for musicians in rising grades 4- 8 at Blinn College and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Students will stay in Blinn College dorms. Besides instructional classes, there will be time for swimming and other activities, $450 includes room and board, scholarships available (www. epicenter.org/musiccommission, 979-8367248, ext. 13).
Round Top 4th of July Parade Downtown Round Top, 10am
July 6-10 Summer Drama Camps Grades 2-3 Create some drama this summer, July 6-10, Showcase July 11, tuition $150, registration deadline June 15 (www.Unity Brenham.org, 979-830-1460 ext. 10).
July 4, 5 Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy Winery Enjoy hay rides, grape picking, barrel stomping, souvenir t-shirt, photo with Desi and Lucy. Tastings, food, and activities have fees. Stomps take place on all weekends in July and August 1-2, 8-9, Windy
July 6-26 Summer Drama Camps Grade 6-12 In addition to attending classes, grades 4-12 will perform alongside professionals in “Snow White Goes West.” Registration deadline June 15, tuition $325 (www.Unity Brenham.org, 979-830-1460 ext. 10).
