CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Yoe Nation Reads - “Bleachers”
The community is invited to read John Grisham’s “Bleachers” during the Yoe Nation Reads reading event Feb. 4 through March 1. This reading event it targeted at sixth through 12th grades. Students will receive their own free copy. Community members can purchase a book for $5 from CISD. Contact Tanya Hoelscher at Central Administration at (254) 697-3512 to save your copy.
Mother-Son Dance
The YHS Class of 2019 will host a royal affair, the Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at the Yoe High Cafeteria with DJ Michelle Bethell. Cost is $15 for mother and son through Jan. 25 and $20 after that date and at the door. Each additional child is $5. Price includes entrance, sweet table, refreshments, and a designated backdrop photo. Other backdrops will be available for a $2 fee. Forms will be handed out at school and should be returned to teachers. For information, call (254) 295-6092.
Independence Day Dinner
The Republican Women of Milam County Independence Day Dinner and Program will be on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. at the Cameron VFW Hall. Speaker will be Army Staff Sergeant Earl Granville. Tickets are $50 per person. Catering will be done by the Kostroun’s and will be prime rib will all the trimmings. Contact Rebecca Luckey at (512) 760-5775 or Lois Ammerman at (512) 966-3067 for tickets.
Lunch Bunch
The Lunch Bunch will meet jointly with the Cameron History Club on Thursday, Feb. 7, at noon at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Cameron. The speaker for the program will be James Burks, Director of Customer Experience with 44 Farms. The public is invited to attend. Bring a food dish to share for the lunch at noon.
Cameron VFD Money Giveaway
Cameron Volunteer Fire Department will hold it’s annual Money Giveaway on Feb. 9 at the Williams Event Center. Tickets are $125. If you would like a ticket please let the Fire Chief or any member of the Department know.
Bluegrass Association
The Milam County Bluegrass Association will meet Saturday, Feb. 9, at Winnie L. Nursing Home at 6 p.m.
Kenny Orts and No Chance Band
The Cameron VFW 2010 presents Kenny Orts and No Chance Band on Feb. 9 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Kitchen open from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Call Melissa at (254) 295-6222 for reservations.
United Church of Christ Cemetery Association
The annual meeting of the United Church of Christ Cemetery Association will be held Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Christian Fellowship Church in Ben Arnold. For more information, contact Curtis Lucko at (254) 697-3742.
Friends of the Library
The next meeting of the Friends of the Library is Monday, Feb. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Library. Anyone who is interested in the Library is welcome to attend. We have made a few changes in the Library, with more to come.
Historical Commission
Please join the Milam County Historical Commission for a meeting on Monday, Feb. 11, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at Forest Grove Christian Church South of Rockdale. All are welcome to attend.
Car Club
The Cameron Car Club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. at Cameron Fire Station meeting room. A meal will be served prior to the meeting. Anyone interested in classic cars, trucks or motorcycles is welcome to attend. Contact Tom Kelly at (254) 627-9060 for more information.
Spirit Night
Join the Ben Milam PTO at Dairy Queen in Cameron from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 13. DQ will donate 20 percent of sales to BME when you mention “Spirit Night.”
Fish Fry
San Andres Lodge #170 will hold its annual Fish Fry on Feb. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bea’s Kitchen, 101 E. Main in Cameron. Tickets are $8 in advance and at the door. Dine in or carry out. Plates will have fried catfish, pinto beans, hush puppies, cole slaw, iced tea and dessert. Advanced tickets are at True Value Hardware, Cameron Chiropractic Clinic or from any Cameron Mason. Also featuring a silent auction.
Chili Supper
The Milano Volunteer Fire Department’s annual chili supper set for Feb. 16 at the fire station. The event will conclude with the drawing of 10 big prizes for the group’s annual fundraiser. Tickets for the annual drawing are now on sale and are $5 each or five for $20.
The Can’t Hardly Playboyz
The Cameron VFW Post 2010 will host the Can’t Hardly Playboyz on Feb. 16 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15 at the door. Kitchen open. Call Melissa at (254) 295-6222 to reserve a table.
Chamber Banquet
The 2019 Cameron Chamber Banquet - Moving Cameron Forward - will be held on Feb. 19 at the Williams Event Center, 408 S. Columbus in Cameron. Social at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. For tickets, sponsorships and tables, call
(254) 697-4979 or email chamber@cameron-tx.com.
Mardi Gras Bash
The Mardi Gras Bash will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, at Simon George Hall, 401 S. Karnes, in Cameron. The event will start at 6 p.m. and will include a Cajun food dinner, live auction, a gun raffle and activities for the kids. Adult tickets are $10 and children under 18 are $5.
Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys
The Cameron VFW Post 2010 will host Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys on Feb. 23. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dance begins at 8 p.m. until midnight. Cost is $15. For information or reservations, call (254) 295-6222.
Dendy Brown Benefit Ride
A benefit ride fundraiser for Dendy Brown will be held March 30 at Nat’s, 6057 E. Hwy 79 in Milano. Ride fee is $20 per rider or $25 with passenger. T-shirts are $20 pre-order and pre-pay. Call Tammy Neal at (979) 571-5930 for shirts. Registration begins at 9 a.m. BBQ plates will be sold for $10 per plate starting at 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Live music by Southern Ground. Live auction begins a 4:30 p.m. First bike out at 11 a.m. Last bike in at 4 p.m.
Washers Tournament
A Washers Tournament benefitting the American Cancer Society will be held each second and fourth Sunday of the month at Apache Pass Ice House beginning at 5:15 p.m. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per team, double elimination. Prizes awarded to first, second and third place teams.
Praise and Worship Night
A special Praise and Worship Night will be held on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Cameron.
Railroad Museum
The Milam County Railroad Museum and Old Town Cameron located at 101 W. Main in Cameron is now open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Volunteers will be glad to open the museum for Civic Club meetings, school field trips or other special occasions on other days. Individuals interested in railroad history, railfanning, or model railroads are encouraged to become a docent of the Museum. Contact Jamie Larson at (512( 455-9591 or e-mail him at jamlar50@yahoo.com.
San Andres Masonic Lodge
The San Andres Masonic Lodge #170 meets every second Thursday of the month at the San Andres Masonic Lodge #170 at 106 W. 6th St. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Ben milam VFW Post 2010
Kitchen open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dart tournaments Wednesday and Friday. Karaoke every Friday. Come and enjoy.
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