For the past several years, the Brownwood Rotary Club has sponsored the Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show in November. This year, the show will be held Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12 in the Coliseum. Show hours will be Friday from 5 to 9 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission will be $5 per person. As in previous years, artisans and crafters from the Brownwood area and from other cities around the state will offer mostly hand-made or embellished items. Items that will be available include jewelry, clothing, leather goods, wood crafts, hand-painted items as well as home-made soaps, jellies and jams. However, these will be new features added to this year’s show. First, the Brownwood Quilters Guild will do demonstrations of quilting trends and techniques. The guild was formed in 1984 with approximately 6 members and they met at each other’s homes. In 2005 they hosted their first quilt show at the homemaking building at the rodeo grounds and discovered immediately that it was not large enough. The show moved to

the coliseum in 2006 and has been there ever since. Membership at the beginning of the first quilt show was approximately 20-25 and their current membership is approximately 50. Angela McCorkle is the group’s President, Marcella League is the Vice President and Doris Rice is the Secretary/Treasurer. They will have a donation quilt available for viewing at the show along with several other quilts made by members. In addition, the Holiday Show will feature a “Pamper Me For the Holidays” section. Local businesses will offer mini-facials, chair massages, manicures/pedicures, holiday make-up tips, flowers, perfumes and the latest in ladies fashions and accessories. There will be fashion shows presented by local clothing stores—times to be announced. For more information or a booth application, go to the Chamber’s events calendar: www.brownwoodchamber.org and click on Nov 11. Or, contact Rotary Club member Laura Terhune at 325-646-9535.ww

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October 14, 2011Volume 6, Issue 10

Your October 2011 Monthly Chamber Newsletter

Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce600 E. DepotPO Box 880Brownwood, TX 76804

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Brownwood AreaChamber of CommercePhone: (325) 646-9535Fax (325) 643-6686membership@brownwoodchamber.org

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Page 2 •ChamberLuncheon •SaveTheDate!

Page 3 •NationalNightout Success

Page 4 •RibbonCuttings •NewMembers

Page 5 •ShowcaseWrap-up

Page 6 •HPUHomecoming

Page 7 •BigThankyou!

Page 8 •HALLOWEEN!

Holiday Crafts Show Adds Quilts & “Pamper Me” Sections

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our Board Room! Fes-tival planning is in full swing with everyone having their assignments and being very excited about mov-ing the festival to the Depot complex! Thursday, December 1st will begin the festivities with the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade beginning at dark. Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd the Christmas Under the Stars Festival will be held from 4pm-8pm in the Margaret and Stuart Coleman Depot Complex. This year, we will have many of the same activities as the first year with all

activities planned being of little or no cost so that everyone can partici-pate. In the spirit of giving, we are

taking donations of nonperishable food items, as well as new un-

wrapped toys. The food items will be going to provide area families with a Christmas meal and accord-

ing to Angelia Bostick with Good Samaritan Ministries, the anticipated need this year is approximately 2,000.

Toys will be taken to Toys For Kids to assist in providing Christmas for more than 2,200

families. There will be activ-ities for the kids, photos with Santa, storytelling, mini skits

by Lyric performers, bounce houses, Christmas karaoke, yummy food and hot chocolate, a scavenger hunt, and an Amazing Race type contest for ages 18 and up. The Santa’s Sleigh 5k will also be taking place again this year with a new location. Local talent will be showcased under the Pavilion and a movie will be shown on the lawn. This is one Christmas celebration you do not want to miss, so be there and stay off of Santa’s naughty list! Please check our website www.visit-brownwood.com for more information or feel free to contact the Chamber at 325-646-9535.

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The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon on Friday, October 21 at the Brownwood Country Club from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. The luncheon, which is open to members and guests, will feature an interesting program and will also include door prizes, introduction of new members and a cash drawing. This month’s presentation will feature information from the Retail Coach. The consulting firm will release its retail study of Brownwood to local business owner and entrepreneurs for

the first time during the luncheon. The initial phase of their study showed that actual sales in Brownwood’s Retail Trade Area verses opportunity in the market show a short-fall of $422 mil-lion. Their report indicates that there are an estimated 82,225 people who reside in Brownwood’s Retail Trade Area. Based on state averages, this population would ordinarily spend $705 million in retail goods and services each year. Actual sales locally, however, are only $283 million annually. Some of the

categories with the greatest “leakage” or opportunity for expansion include eating places, clothing, footwear, elec-tronics and hobby or game shops. The Retail Coach will give a com-plete overview of the study during a lunch-hour presentation. A more detailed analysis will continue at 1:15 pm after the lunch presentation. A complete copy of the study and all of its findings will be available following the meeting. The Retail Coach was hired through a joint effort of the City of Brown-

wood, Brownwood Economic Develop-ment Corporation, and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce to help strengthen the area’s retail base by as-sisting local retailers as well as looking to recruit new retail businesses to the area. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person to be paid at the door. Anyone interested in attending the luncheon is urged to RSVP to the Chamber by call-ing 325-646- 9535.

Retail Coach to be Featured at Chamber Luncheon

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the brownwood store

Hours are 8-5 Monday-Thursday • 8-4 Fridays

Specializes in gifts for:• The Texan who has moved away• The “new Texan”• The visitor to Texas• The wan-a-be Texan

BROWNWOOD Huge selection of t-shirts, caps, dirt shirts, handpaintedwine glasses, magnets, mugs, history and reference books, throws,postcards, Monopoly, lions and collectable ornaments & coffees

TEXAS books on history, Indians, travel, birding, trails, gardening, cowboys, cookbooks, and children’s books. Dublin Dr Pepper products,wild berry jellies, hot sauce, dips, candles, road kill candles, Texas wildflower books, soaps, lotions and crosses

HARVEY HOUSE and Fred Harvey books, t-shirts and memorabilia

THE BROWNWOOD STORESpecializes in gifts for: •TheTexaswhohasmovedaway •The“newTexas” •ThevisitortoTexas •Thewanna-beTexan

Brownwood Friendsframes,t-shirts,caps,dirtshirts,wineglasses,magnets,mugs,historyandreferencebooks,throws,postcards,Monopoly,lions,andourNEWcollectableornament

Texas booksontravel,birding,trails,gardening,cowboys,cookbooks,andchildren’sbooks,DublinDrPepperproducts,wildberryjellies,hotsauce,dips,andcandies,roadkillcandles,Texaswildflowerbooks,soaps,andlotions.

Stop by today for a Texas Friendly experience!

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National Night Out a Big Success

Brown County’s second National Night Out event was big success with almost 60 neighborhoods participating. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event to strengthen neighborhood safely and community-police relations. Local participating sponsors for the 2011 National Night Out include Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers, WT Harris Company, AT-MOS Energy, Oncor Electric Delivery, Southside Church, Texas-Bank, and Waldrop Construction

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RaceDayEventServicesCelebratesMembershipwithRibbonCutting The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 21st for their newest member, Race Day Event Services.The company is a full-service race event timing and production company ex-clusive to the Central Texas area. They specialize in chip timing technology for fast, accurate, and reliable event timing. They handle any and every aspect of run/walk events in virtually any distances, including 5K, 10K, 15K, Half-Mara-thon, Marathon, or any custom distance desired. Pictured are Brownwood Chamber staff and ambassadors with the company owners and staff. For more information, call Race Day Event Services at (325) 330-0860 or visit their website at http://www.racedayeventservices.com/.

BrownwoodChamberWelcomesCrossClassicalAcademy The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Cross Classical Academy on Wednesday, September 7th to welcome them as cham-ber members.The mission of Cross Classical is to partner with parents to provide for their children a classical education founded upon a Biblical worldview in a University-Model® setting. Blossoming from three to 22 students, Cross Classical Academy is now locat-ed on the historic Union Presbyterian Church campus in downtown Brownwood, TX. Located across the street from Howard Payne University and within walking distance of resources such as the public library, this church-shared space will not only allow for growth, but has also provided CCA students with beautiful art and music rooms. A foundational Scripture passage for Cross Classical Academy is Isaiah 40:31, “They who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” For more information about Cross Classical Academy, call (325) 642-3995

ApolloCoffeeLoungeJoinsBrownwoodChamberofCommerce The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, September 13 for one of its newest members, Apollo Coffee Lounge. The recently open business offers a variety of beverages including latte, cappuccino, frappe, and espresso. They also offer some great food for lunch and dinner including 3” and 6” sub sandwiches with all the fixings. Finish off any meal with one of their fruit smoothies or a pastry.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Anytime Fitness – Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome to Brownwood, Anytime Fitness! One of the newest fitness facilities in the Brownwood area, Anytime Fitness offers essential elements of a great workout with a wide variety of cardio, strength, and free weight equipment to ensure that you get the best possible workout. To help you get started, each new member receives a FREE personal fitness orientation, including an explanation and demonstration of basic exercise principles and a quick, safe, and effective exercise program. 24-hour tanning is available and you can add an unlimited tanning option to your membership, or you can “pay as you go”. Personal trainers are also available, certified personal trainers can offer extra guidance to really boost to your exercise routine. The new facility also has private restrooms with showers, convenient for those who wish to change at the club or freshen up before they leave. Round-the-clock safety and security is provided with integrated access and security with remote monitoring of surveillance systems. For more

information stop by their location at 1101 Clements (formerly the Blockbuster Building), visit www.anytimefitness.com or call Kyra at (325) 646-1909.

Make it Sew Upholstery – Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Make it Sew Upholstery as its newest member! Make It Sew Upholstery has been in operation since 1984, known then as Bill’s Custom Upholstery. Rose will upholster anything that doesn’t move! For more information contact Rose Massey at (325) 642-1753.

Waco.GoboEntertainment.com – The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome GOBO Entertainment as a new chamber member! GOBO Entertainment offers special event planning services to Brownwood and surrounding areas. In operation since 2009, GOBO has provided DJ services, Photo Booths, Sound, Lighting, Video services, Karaoke services and so much more. If you have an idea for an event large or small, visit www.waco.goboentertainment.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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Thank You For Making The Business Showcase a HUGE Success!

A SPECIAL Thank You to… Brown County Broadcasting and Wendlee Broadcasting

fortheLiveRemotesduringtheShowcase!

KTAB/KRBC TV & KTXSfortheexcellentcoverageoftheeventbefore,duringandafter!

Kevin Dearing and the Coliseum Staffforalloftheirhardworkbeforeandaftertheevent!

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the sponsors and exhibitors who contributed to the success of our 17th Annual Business Showcase!

Taste of Brownwood SodexoCampusServices–

Presenting Sponsor

Award SponsorSubway

Gold SponsorSongbirdLodge

Silver SponsorsCitizensNationalBank

TexasBankKTAB/KRBCTV

A BIG THANKS to all of the exhibitors for their great looking booths and fun door prizes!AAProsthetics AbileneRegionalAirportAirtiteProducts Andy’sPestTroopers BHCS–Brownwood BigBrothersBigSistersBob’sFuels BRMC BrownCountyFarmBureauBrownwoodBulletin BrownwoodHousingAuthorityBrownwoodReunionCelebrationBrunerAutoGroup CARENursingandRehab CARR

CenterforLifeResources CentralTexasCommunicationsCitizensNationalBank CMSHealthCare CogginAvenueMedicalParkCorinneT.SmithAnimalCenterCreativeImageLaserSolutionsCrossTimbersHealthClinicDemandStaff DubcoSolar DumasDesignerPortraits Encompass FirstCentralCreditUnion FirstTravelService GeneralPowerandLight GreenAcres/I-Rent

GOBOEntertainment GuardianEMS HarrisBroadband HeartofTexasCrimeStoppersHeartofTexasEMS HeartlandChiropractic Holly’sTeesHowardPayneUniversity InsuranceSpecialists KTAB/KRBC KOXE/KBWD Leland’sPortableBuildings LighthouseHospice McCluskey&Associates Mid-TexCellular OakridgeManor

PersonnelServices RangerCollege–CosmetologySchwan’s SongbirdLodge SouthsideChurch StateFarmInsurance TeachableMoments&TheLearningLabTexasBank TheChatfieldAssistedLivingKYOX94.3OXRocks Verizon WestCentralCOG WestTexasRehab WorkforceSolutions

Thank you to the following restaurants who served food during “The Taste of Brownwood”SodexoCampusServices•FlourPowerBakery•Chili’sGrillandBar•OakridgeManor

HardEightPitBarBQ•Schwan’sFineFrozenFoods•TheChatfieldAssistedLiving

Thank you to all of the Ambassadors who helped during the Business Showcase!

MeghanMask–WendleeBroadcasting•DonnaWilhelm–AutoGlassMagic•JoyceCoffey–Davis-MorrisFuneralHomeTinaTobien–HarrisBroadband•BarbaraStewart•DeanaValdez–StateFarmInsurance

BeckySmith–CARENursingandRehab

“Best Overall Booth” WinnerFirst Travel Service

“Best Newcomer Booth” WinnerGOBO Entertainment

“Best Themed Booth” WinnerTeachable Moments &

The Learning Lab

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UPCOMINGEVENTS

October14-15 Howard Payne Homecoming Howard Payne University14 Event At the Turtle – Oktoberfest The Turtle Restaurant 20 Business After Hours Aldersgate Enrichment Center21 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club26 Wake Up Wednesday Brownwood Chamber Boardroom

November5 MOPS Craft Show Southside Church6 Greenleaf Cemetery Walk Greenleaf Cemetery8 Kiwanas Pancake Supper Brownwood Coliseum 9 Internet Marketing Brownwood Chamber Boardroom11-12 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Brownwood Coliseum12 Run Wild for a Child 5K Riverside Park17 Business After Hours Hamilton’s18 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club

December1 Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Brownwood2-3 Christmas Under the Stars Festival Depot Complex15 Business After Hours Spa on the Creek16 Chamber Monthly Luncheon Brownwood Country Club17 Christmas with Santa Lehnis Railroad Museum

First Saturday of Every Month is Family Day Lehnis Railroad Museum

Howard Payne Univer-sity’s Homecoming cel-ebration will be held next Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14-16. This year’s

theme is “All Roads Lead Home,” and approximately 40 events will be held throughout the weekend. Alumni and visitors see

a full list and register for Homecoming events by visiting www.hputx.edu or by calling 1-800-950-8465 or 325-649-8069.

A full calendar of events, various ticket packages and information about this year’s honorees are avail-able online.

Howard Payne Homecoming Events Oct 14-16

• Homecoming events will include the following:• Performances of South Pacific • Golden Graduate Luncheon • HPU’s soccer teams will take on Hardin-Simmons University • Homecoming Convocation • The Sodexo Alumni Banquet • Pie on the Plaza• A pep rally at the Old Main Tower Plaza.• 5K/1-Mile Fun Run/Walk • HPU Homecoming Parade • TexasBank Picnic on the Plaza with Underwood’s Bar B-Q • The HPU Yellow Jacket football team will play Louisiana College • HPU’s Sports Hall of Fame Banquet • A variety of reunions and other events will be held throughout the weekend.

October Business After HoursThursday, October 20th

Aldersgate Enrichment Center

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tour the facility and enjoy networking & great refreshments! Hosted by Aldersgate Enrichment Center

Join Us!

Chamber to Welcome New Members at Wake up Wednesday

Each quarter the Brown-wood Area Chamber hosts a “Wake up Wednesday” to welcome New Mem-bers to the Chamber and to give members and future members the opportunity to

network over a hot breakfast and coffee. The third quarter “Wake up Wednesday”, presented by Southside Church and American State Bank, is scheduled for Wednesday,

October 26th from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM in the Bertrand Technology Solutions Meet-ing Room. New members will be introduced and have the opportunity to share a little about their respective

businesses. The event is FREE for Chamber members and $25 for non-members; please call Missi Malone at 325-646-9535 to register or sign up online at www.brownwoodchamber.org.

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Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership

219 Early Blvd.Early, TX 76802(325) 646-8023

Accu Screen2201 Coggin Avenue

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-7828

www.accuscreen.net

Blaylock Funeral Home1914 Indian Creek RoadBrownwood, TX 769801

(325) 203-4027

Brownwood Bulletin700 CarnegieBrownwood

(325) 646-2541www.brownwoodbulletin.com

Camelot Apartments2001 Slayden

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 643-4591

Depot Liquor1001 Vine

Brownwood, TX 76801646-3500

Southside Village2801 4th St.

Brownwood, TX 76801(325) 646-1749

www.southsidevillage.net

BuildingPartnerships for a betterCommunity

www.brownwoodtx.com

A Special THANK YOU to the following businesses that renewed their Membership in the month of September. We greatly appreciate

your continued support of the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Brownwood Community.

AFLACAttorney at LawAuto Glass MagicAvalon Custom HomesBest Med, Inc.Big Country FordBlevins Body ShopBob TurnerBrookesmith Independent School DistrictBrown County AbstractBrown County Broadcasting-KOXE/KBWDBrownwood Board of RealtorsBrownwood Independent School DistrictBrownwood Iron and MetalBrownwood JanitorialBrownwood Skilled NursingCadenhead Veterinary ClinicCitizens National BankCMS HealthcareColdwell Banker – Mark Campbell & AssociatesComet 1 Hour CleanersComfort InnCook’s Fish BarnCross Timbers Health ClinicCT Ham Farmers InsuranceDavid Robnett – Allstate InsuranceDomino’s PizzaDr. Evans DDSDr. HogueDr. Kyle Kirkland DDSDr. Pepper Bottling CompanyEdward JonesFamily Services CenterFirst Baptist ChurchGirling Home HealthGrimsley ElectricGrover Beakley

Hard Eight Pit Bar-B-QHarris BroadbandHeart of Texas Foot Care CenterHeartland Title CompanyHigginbotham’s/ACEHome DepotJones CarpetsKribo’s Office SuppliesLarry Holder InsuranceLydick-Hooks RoofingPainter & AssociatesPecan Valley ElectricPecan Valley Title CompanyPediatrics of BrownwoodPersonnel ServicesPF&E/Food PlazaPitts PlumbingPorter Insurance AgencyRobert & Ann BeadleRoberts & PettyRotary Club of BrownwoodRunaway TrainSchlotzsky’s DeliService MasterShaw’s LaundrySilver Gypsy BoutiqueSmall Animal Medical ClinicSmith and Sharp InsuranceSouthside ChurchSpringCrest Carpet and DraperyStrong Business SolutionsSweetwater SteelTexas State OpticalThree Rivers ElectricTrees Forever NurseryUnited Way of Brown County

A great place to golf, swim, relaxand socialize. Whether it’s making

new friends or maybe all youwant is a great meal in a beautiful

setting then come to theBrownwood Country Club and

enjoy some of the finest food andfellowship that a private club

has to offer. Call today forinformation on membership.

325/643-1023

Brownwood Country Club

646-9789

WINDSHIELDS

100 North Main • Brownwood

AUTOGLASSMAGIC

Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust

Sylvia

511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX

325-643-1211

Loans up to

$1,115!

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HEALTHCLINIC

Dr. Garner, D.O. ~ Shanna Perkins, F.N.P.Wednesday Henry-F.N.P ~ Bud Isbell, P.A.

Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare

Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic

For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood

(325)643-5167

CROSS TIMBERSA great place to golf, swim, relax

and socialize. Whether it’s makingnew friends or maybe all you

want is a great meal in a beautifulsetting then come to the

Brownwood Country Club andenjoy some of the finest food and

fellowship that a private clubhas to offer. Call today for

information on membership.

325/643-1023

Brownwood Country Club

646-9789

WINDSHIELDS

100 North Main • Brownwood

AUTOGLASSMAGIC

Get Your Loan WithSomeone You Trust

Sylvia

511 W. CommerceBrownwood, TX

325-643-1211

Loans up to

$1,115!

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Se Habla Español

And Tax Service

HEALTHCLINIC

Dr. Garner, D.O. ~ Shanna Perkins, F.N.P.Wednesday Henry-F.N.P ~ Bud Isbell, P.A.

Any Insurance AcceptedAccept Medicaid and Medicare

Sliding Fee Scale • Tuesday Night Late Clinic

For appointments, call Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.3804 Hwy 377, Brownwood

(325)643-5167

CROSS TIMBERSSupport these local Chamber Members

Davis-MorrisFuneralHome

PO Box 356Brownwood, Texas

76804325-646-5555

McCoysBuildingSupplyCenter

Tony Hill3605 Hwy 377 S

Brownwood, Texas 76801

325-643-2658

Brownwood Area Chamber of

CommerceBoard of Directors

2011-2012

Dr.DonBostic,ChairmanRanger CollegeGreggRice,PastChairman3M CompanySteveWeckwerthSubwayDr.BillEllisHoward Payne UniversityBrianKightTSTCRayGarzaTexasBankChance BarrIndividualKenHarrissOncorMichaelRichardsonFarmers InsurancePriscillaMonsonWest Central Texas Valuation ServicesEricMcNeeseBrown County AbstractToniHillMcCoy’sDebbieMorelockStar of Texas Bed & BreakfastJoshStegemollerStegemoller RealtorsSamWaldropWaldrop Construction

CHAMBER STAFFLaura Terhune, Executive DirectorSunni Modawell, Tourism ManagerRay Tipton, Marketing ManagerMissi Malone, Membership Director Martha Faetche, Receptionist; Visitor Center & Brownwood Store ManagerDawn Norway – Office Manager

325-643-35451 Carnegie • Brownwood

Proven CommunityPartner

www.texbank.comTexasBank

Central Texas RuralTransit District

Public Transit: 1-800-710-2277

COUNTIES:BrownCallahanColeman

ComancheEastlandErathNolan

RunnelsShacklefordStephensRural Taylor

Jack O’Lanterns, candy apples, ghosts and goblins, black cats, and a full moon – care to guess what these things have in common? It is hard to believe the time has passed so quickly this year and Halloween is only a couple of weeks away. Store aisles have been full of candy and costumes since the end of August spurring everyone into the spirit of one of the most fun holidays. The Chamber of Commerce receives numerous calls about when everyone will be trick or treating. Regardless of which day of the week October 31st falls on, trick or treating will take place on that night, which is a Monday this year. Area churches and not-for-profit organizations have activities and fall festi-vals planned for kiddos of all ages. Listed below are a few of the goings on. Please visit our website for more information and have a SAFE Halloween.

Early Church of Christ – Fall Festival October 25th from 5pm-8pm lots of activities and games, hamburgers and hotdogs all at no charge

Early First Baptist Church – Fall Festival October 30th, 5pm

Brownwood Firefighters Association Haunted House – October 20th-22nd, 27th-29th 7pm-11pm & October 31st 7pm-9pm Home Economics Building $7 13yrs & up $5 12 yrs and under

Boys and Girls Club - World of Terror Haunted House October 29th-31st 8pm-11pm 1701 Avenue L $8

Brownwood Law Enforcement Center – Candy October 31st 6pm-8pm

Southside Church – Trunk-n-Treat October 31st 6:30pm FREE

Coggin Avenue Baptist Church - Fall Festival October 31st, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE

Austin Avenue Church of Christ - Trunk-O-Treat October 30th, 5:00-7:00pm

Brownwood Bulletin - Trick-o-Treat October 31st, Photos taken, 3:30-6:30pm

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