Chairman of the BoardKyle Merten

Blinn College Foundation

First Vice ChairRandy WellsFaith Mission

and Help Center

Second Vice ChairAmanda Stolz

Seidel Schroeder

SecretaryJames Pharaon

Germania Insurance

TreasurerWalter Jackson

Brenham ISD Superintendent

Immediate Past ChairmanKurt Alfred

Brenham National Bank

Darren HuckertJones|Carter

Tammy JasterCity of Brenham

– Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Edna KennedyBurton ISD

Superintendent

Jeannie KrollBrenham Clinic

LaVerne KrumreyBrenham Monument Co.

Jim KruseBank of Brenham

Lloyd PowellBrenham Police Department

Cyndee SmithOldham Goodwin Group

Edward Smith IIINinety Six Westand The Citadel

Brad StufflebeamHome Sweet Farm

Market & Biergarten

Jenny Van DorfBlue Bell Creameries

Kristie WenselBrenham State

Supported Living Center

Gena WilimitisMiracle Farm

JUNE2017 ChamberWorks

washington county chamber of commerce brenham, texas

“Connect After 5”Washington County Chamber ’s

Networking Event has a new name!

hosted by:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

700 Medical Parkway, Brenhamin the Board Room

Thursday, June 29 from 5-7 p.m.People like doing business with people they know.

Put a face to your business or organization and meet others.Have fun, enjoy food and drinks and exchange business cards and brochures.

Free for Chamber members and employees!

Thank you to our Centennial Sponsors ...

Independence Coffee, Del Sol Food Company win 2017 ‘Small Business of the Year’ Awards

At the Small Business Forum hosted in Brenham on June 7, two local businesses received a presti-gious honor, having been selected as Washington County’s Small Businesses of the Year for 2017.

The Small Business Forum featured an impressive line-up of informative speakers and ex-hibitors, and there was a crowd of over 100. Awards were pre-sented by the Washington Coun-ty, Burleson County and Grimes County Chambers.

In Washington County, the first award (business size 1-25) was presented to Independence Cof-fee Company. Owners Ragan and Christi Bond were present, along with many of their staff. (Inde-pendence Coffee has graciously donated their coffee to this event for the past two years.)

Independence Coffee gives generously to many local orga-nizations in the community in-cluding Adam’s Angels–Serving Families Who Face Childhood Cancer, The Baylor Park Project, The Simon Theatre Project, and Brenham High School Special Needs Program.

Their involvement doesn’t stop with donations to good causes. It includes a plan to better the local community while establishing a footprint in the national and glob-al community sectors through the GoTexan, Fair Trade and Whole Trade Certifications. As they grow, so will their focus on giv-ing back to those in need.

The Washington County Chamber applauds Ragan and

Small Business of the Year (1-25 employees) Independence Coffee Company.

Small Business of the Year (26-100 employees) Del Sol Food Company.

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GROUP BUYING POWERChamber members can now get major savings on

credit card payment processing.Learn about our new member benefit program.

Contact Will Watson at (979) 345-2988 • will.watson@infintechllc.com

www.infintechllc.com

Ribbon Cuttings

New Member

The Canyon ChickOwner: Ange’le Caloudas(979) 353-5541220 East Alamo St., Brenham

New Member

Key 2 Texas RealtyRealtor - Kim Paredes(979) 987-1080

New Owners

Brenham Floral CompanyOwners: Meg Grant, Mary Avina(979) 836-35662630 Hwy 36 S, Brenham

New Location

Dahmann & Associates, LLCOwner/Agent: Carl Dahmann(979) 836-4241310 S. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham

New Member

Lox. Beauty GalleryOwners: Sarah Bentke, Katelyn Maynard(979) 421-84892112 S. Market Street, Brenham

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Page Michel, President & CEOJane Hinze, Member Services Mgr.

Shae Janner, Business Programs Mgr.Dawn Konieczny, Communications Coordinator

Lu Hollander, CVB Adv. & PR Mgr.Jenny Mills, Website & Social Media Mgr.

Courtney Powell, Visitor Center & Group Mktg. Coord.Debby Welch, Visitor Center Assistant

Cheryl Sevin, BookkeeperSupport Staff: Darlene Denman, Judy Hyman,

Jeanine Presswood and Nelda Snow.

YPO Networking Happy Hour Thursday, June 22 at Back Lot Gallery

308 S. Park St., Downtown Brenham 5-7 p.m.

For more information about the Washington County YPO, send your contact information to youngpros@brenhamtexas.com

or visit online: www.Facebook.com/YPOwashingtoncounty

Doug Pederson enlightened the crowd as the keynote speaker.

Johanna Fatheree graciously donated her time to MC the forum.

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Thank you to our Presidential Level members ...

Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...

Washington County Chamber of Commerce314 S. Austin Street, Brenham | 979-836-3695

Christi Bond and their excellent employee team!The second award in Washington County

(business size 26-100) was presented to Del Sol Food Co.

Founded over 35 years ago in Austin, the Del Sol Food Company/BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings grew out of a desire to create a su-perior product with family pride and consistent high quality. Named after the owner’s daughter, Marianne, and grandson, Brian, BRIANNAS has grown to become one of the most popular salad dressings in the world.

Family owned and operated by Jerry and Kitty Brown, the Del Sol Food Company has received numerous 1st place industry taste awards for their delicious dressings. BRIANNAS packag-ing has been honored with the most prestigious award in packaging design, the “Clio” Award.

The Washington County Chamber, along with the entire community, are proud to recognize Del Sol Food Company with this year’s award.

In addition to the award announcements, State Representative Leighton Schubert spoke about some highlights from the recent legislative ses-sion. He emphasized that his focus is on keeping the business climate strong in this region.

Other distinguished speakers included Ash-ley Freeman from PricewaterhouseCoopers; Paul Turney, Byron Haney and Bill Kickham of the Brazos Valley Affordable Housing Com-mission; CV Rao of TechOne Centre; Lara de Leon of Ogletree Deakins Law; and luncheon keynote Doug Pederson of Twin Cities Proper-ties. Johanna Fatheree of RE/MAX Advantage served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Thank you to Headline Sponsors Bluebonnet Electric, Citizens State Bank, Brenham Nation-al Bank and Baylor Scott & White Medical Cen-ter. Another Small Business Forum will be held in June 2018, and nominations will be sought in the spring for next year’s Small Business of the Year awards. See photos from the forum on the Chamber’s social media page: www.facebook.com/washingtoncountychamber.

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Save the DateEducation Update Forum

Friday, July 28Blinn College Banquet Room

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

State Representative Leighton Schubert addresses the crowd.

Citizens State Bank, with locations in all three coun-ties represented at the Forum, also won the 2017 Small Business of the Year in Burleson County!

There was a great turnout for this year’s event.

Last year’s winner, Kwik Kopy Business Center, had an exhibit table showcasing their services.

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Brenham Floral Co. New Owners Are Committed to Maintaining Tradition of Quality and Service

Business Spotlight

Mary Grant Avina and Meg Grant purchased the Brenham Floral Compa-ny from longtime owners Debbie Wolt-mann and Destry Pohlmeyer just in time for Mother’s Day. Mothers themselves, the pair of sisters who live in Chappell Hill and Burton respectively, plan to car-ry on the quality design work and ded-icated commitment to their customers that Debbie and Destry brought to the business for so many years.

Owning a flower shop has been a lifetime

dream for Meg, whose first career was as a magazine journalist. Mary, formerly a re-altor, property manager and banker, brings her business acumen to the partnership, aptly titled Sisters’ Next Chapter.

Mary and Meg are excited to launch this second career, and expect Brenham Floral Company will continue to bloom under their new ownership.

Brenham Floral Company is located at 2630 Highway 36 South in Brenham. Phone: (979) 836-3566.

Apply now for Leadership Program

The Washington County Chamber is now accepting applications from those interested in being part of the Leadership Washington County class of 2017-18. This program trains current and future leaders from all segments of the community on a variety of topics.

Employers are encouraged to spon-sor key employees. The 10-month program involves a time commitment

of one day a month and a tuition fee that covers all tours, meals, group travel and supplies. The first session is in early August 2017 and the program ends in May 2018.

Please call the Chamber at (979) 836-3695 or find more details at www.BrenhamTexas.com. The dead-line for applications to be turned in is July 14, 2017.

Seeking A Few Good Men, Women...As a Chamber member, you are invited

to join in the process to nominate future board members. The Chamber needs five to seven new board members each year to fill a three-year term.

Suitable candidates will fit this descrip-tion:

- An active member of the local business community

- Participates in Chamber events and programs

- A decision maker in his or her field- Interested in serving as a volunteer

- A person with vision & leadership skills- Interest in participating in the Cham-

ber’s annual Program of Work- Able to attend monthly board meet-

ings, held the 3rd Wednesday each month at noon

Please give this some consideration and help us find the right people to steer the Washington County Chamber of Com-merce.

Submit nominations in writing from now until August 1. You can send them by mail, fax or email. Thank you!

May 1-31Thanks 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.

Seidel Schroeder - Presidential Level — 39 yearsHarvey’s Water Wells — 38 yearsJohn Brieden State Farm Insurance — 36 yearsR & S Leasing — 35 yearsBrenham Banner Press — 33 yearsH. E. B. Grocery Store — 32 yearsThielemann Construction & Stegent Plumbing — 32 yearsWashington County Tractor — 32 yearsDesign II Catering - Presidential Level — 31 yearsThrivent Financial — 30 yearsPaul F. LaRoche, III, DDS — 29 yearsBBVA Compass — 26 yearsChappell Hill Sausage Co. — 24 yearsBABE’S Trucking Company — 23 yearsGoss Communications — 20 yearsTexas Cotton Gin Museum — 20 yearsHodde & Hodde Land Surveying — 19 yearsCreekside Investment Management, Inc. — 18 yearsBarnhill House Toys & Books — 17 years

Culligan of Brenham — 17 yearsLampe Surveying — 17 yearsJulie Renken — 17 yearsBrenham Insurance Center — 15 yearsFaith Mission/Higgins Branch — 15 yearsHospice Boutique Resale — 15 yearsKountry Boys Sausage — 15 yearsLegend Log Homes — 14 yearsLeRoy Schroeder Contractor — 14 yearsRanch Interiors — 13 yearsSubway Sandwiches & Salads — 13 yearsBrazos Valley Food Bank — 12 yearsLuther Hueske-County Commissioner — 12 yearsMartha’s Bloomers — 11 yearsNeal Financial Group — 11 yearsHollis Properties — 10 yearsCASA for Kids of South Central Texas — 9 yearsSolutions In Sound — 9 yearsRE/MAX Advantage-Pam Green - Presidential Level — 8 years

Republic Services — 8 yearsCowboy Church of Brenham — 7 yearsMerle Norman Cosmetics Spa & Wigs — 7 yearsQuality Glass — 6 yearsTexas Country Title — 6 yearsHodde Real Estate Company-Tiffany Abrams — 5 yearsKeep Washington County Beautiful — 5 yearsMax Mini Storage — 5 yearsCountry Store Antiques — 4 yearsBlahuta Advertising — 3 yearsBluebird Off the Square — 3 yearsAmerican Overhead Door Company — 2 yearsFelder’s Buy N Bye — 2 yearsGate Keeper — 2 yearsHair Illusions — 2 yearsKountry Boys Bakery & Restaurant — 2 yearsRed Fern Woodwork & Renovations — 2 yearsBrenham Technical Services — 1 yearLedbetter Volunteer Fire Dept. — 1 yearPizzaiolo’s Brenham — 1 year

Renewing Members

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Leaders Learn about Economic Development

The final session for the Leadership Washington Coun-ty-Class of 2017 was held in May and focused on Econom-ic Development.

The day began at Emerson/PIC and included a presen-tation from Matthew Strickland with an overview of the local industrial business climate, followed by a tour of the impressive facility.

The class then headed to Independence Coffee to hear from Matthew Wehring from the Small Business Devel-opment Center at Blinn College, who gave an overview of the SBDC and talked about issues facing small business owners. Ragan and Christi Bond, owners of Independence Coffee, talked about how the SBDC helped their small business grow into what it is today. A tour of the roasting and packaging facility was then given by the Bonds.

Next, the class went to Pleasant Hill Winery to gain knowl-edge of this aspect of tourism in the local economy. A tour of the vineyard and cellar was given by Shae Janner (LWC Class of 2015). Owners Bob and Jeanne Cottle then gave the class an option to taste some of the wines made with Texas grapes.

The class then traveled to Blue Bell Creameries where they were served lunch and greeted by the company pres-ident, Ricky Dickson. He spoke to the class about leader-ship principals to apply within business and the community. Then a tour of the facility was provided to participants, fol-lowed by scoops of popular flavors in the Ice Cream Parlor.

The group next visited Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative and heard from Hondo Powell about economic develop-ment in the region, followed by a tour.

The Economic Development session ended with a trip to the A.W. Hodde Jr. Technical Education Center at Blinn College with a presentation by director David Yeager. He gave an overview of training programs offered at the Tech Center and took the class on a tour of the facility.

Matthew Strickland speaks to the class about Emerson.

Ragan Bond, owner of Independence Coffee, gives a tour of the roasting and packaging facility.

Bob and Jeanne Cottle pour samples of their wine.

SBDC Director Matthew Wehring gives the class an overview of services for small businesses.

Shae Janner shows the vineyard at Pleasant Hill Winery.

Mark Rosenbaum, Melissa Duckworth, Angelica Monarrez, Mackenzie Huff and Rita Alcantara pose with Blue Bell President Ricky Dickson.

Leadership Graduation Banquet HeldTo conclude the year and celebrate the class’

achievement, an elegant Graduation Banquet was held at the Ant Street Inn on May 23, host-ed by owners Keith and Suzy Hankins (LWC Class of 2013) with dinner sponsored by Ger-mania Insurance. The keynote speaker was Joe Al Picone and several class members present-ed their personal reflections on the year. Class member Linda Schumacher performed an orig-inal song for the celebration!

The next class will form in July. Any business interested in sponsoring an employee, or any indi-vidual who would like more information, please contact the Chamber at (979) 836-3695 or info@brenhamtexas.com. Details about the program are available online at www.BrenhamTexas.com.

Congratulations to the

Leadership Class of 2017Rita Alcantara, Kwik Kopy Business Center;

Brad Benoit, Brenham State Supported Living Center; Brad Bevers, Bevers Real Estate; Peg-gy Cadenhead, Washington County CSCD;

Robbie Gail Charette, Law Office of Robbie Gail Charette; Laurie Clark, Blinn College; Trina Crenshaw, Blue Bell Creameries; Melis-sa Duckworth, Germania Insurance; Lindsey Eckert, Seidel Schroeder; Craig Goodman, City of Brenham Police Department; Mack-enzie Huff, Bank of Brenham; John Hughson, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Bren-ham; Janice Kana, Seidel Schroeder; Candace Kenjura, Germania Insurance; Dr. Edna Ken-nedy, Burton ISD; Dawn Konieczny, Wash-ington County Chamber of Commerce; Andi Liner, Blinn College; Tina Mancuso, CHI St. Joseph Health; Michelle Martin, Longwood; Angelica Monarrez, Del Sol Food Company; Shane Nelson, Shane A. Nelson P.C.; Christie Olivarez, Brenham ISD; Brandon Porter, Re-deemer Church Brenham; Ryan Rapelye, City of Brenham; Alison Reimer, Brenham National Bank; Mark Rosenbaum, Washington County EMS; Linda Schumacher, Washington County EMS; Annette Wagner, Germania Insurance; Paul Weiss, Citizens State Bank.

Geiger Press Tour continues to generate publicity

Valuable publicity for Brenham and Washington County results each year from articles that travel writers produce after visiting our area on press tours conducted by Geiger & Associates PR agency.

The Chamber-CVB last hosted a tour in November 2015. The most recent article resulting from that tour is a 10-page feature about Washington County in the April issue of Texas Highways. According to Geiger PR officials, the advertising equivalency for that amount of space in Texas Highways totals nearly $75,000. If you haven’t seen the article, call us at the Visitor Center and we can email you a PDF to read (979-836-3696).

Entitled “Washington County Ramble,” this 10-page article in the April issue of Texas Highways covers of a number of tourism ele-ments in both city and county.

Annual Photo Contest now under way

“A Slice of Life in Washington County” is looking for your photo entry! The 2017 Photo Contest is underway and awaiting entries that depict elements of life in this wonderful county.

The contest runs throughout 2017 with a deadline

of December 29 for submissions. Entries must include a completed contest entry form, an 8x10 color image of each entry and a CD or flash drive containing the image in high resolution.

After the contest period closes, a group of judges will select three winning entries that will receive cash prizes. Contest entry forms are posted online and may also be picked up at the Chamber office or at the Visitor Center.

Some past Photo Contest winners included these three striking images.

“Leading Ladies” at Unity Theatre

In this hilarious comedy by the author of Lend Me A Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, two English Shakespear-ean actors, Jack and Leo, find themselves down on their luck. When they hear that an old lady in York, Pennsyl-vania, is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass them-selves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. But when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces! Romantic entanglements abound, especially when Leo falls head-over-petticoat in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. Meg knows that there’s a wide world out there, but it’s not until she meets “Maxine and Stephanie” that she finally gets a taste of it.

Performances run through June 18th. For more infor-mation call 830-8358 or visit www.UnityBrenham.org.

Round Top Music FestivalRunning now through July 16 at Festival Hill, young

musicians study and perform in a series of orchestra and chamber music concerts with renowned faculty, conduc-tors and soloists. Special concerts are at 1:30 on select dates. Chamber music is every weekend at 3:30, and Or-chestra music every weekend at 7:30. Individual and sea-son tickets available.

The public is encouraged to stop by any day to see stu-dents learning and practicing! Visit www.FestivalHill.org for concert details and online ticket purchasing.

Juneteenth Celebration Concert and Parade

On Friday, June 16, enjoy the Juneteenth Annual Con-cert in Fireman’s Park in Brenham, featuring live perfor-mances beginning at 8 pm. Admission is free.

The Washington County Historical Juneteenth Asso-ciation will then host a parade on Saturday, June 17, in downtown Brenham with festivities afterward at Fire-man’s Park. Lots of fun for the whole family! The parade starts at 10:30am with activities at the park from 12-4pm.

Movies in the ParkThe City of Brenham Community Services depart-

ment presents “Movies in the Park” and “Floats n Flicks”. On Thursday, June 22, “Sing” will be presented at Hohlt Park. This has become one of Brenham’s most popular and well attended event series of the summer.

Bring blankets and lawn chairs. The movie is sched-uled to begin 10 minutes after sunset. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Summer Sip Wine WalkThe first ever Summer Sip Wine Walk in Downtown

Brenham will be held on June 24 from 3-7pm. The Up-town Swirl held in January has been such a big success that Brenham decided to have a second swirl in the summer! Twenty-five participating stores will have wine to sample. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 two weeks prior until the day of event. Find more details and purchase tickets on-line: www.DowntownBrenham.com/summersip

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Tourism News

Working for YOU!As a Chamber member, your promotional information

is seen by thousands of people every month.

WALK-INS

WEBSITEwww.BrenhamTexas.com

Unique VisitorsMay 2017 — 9,212

Total PagesMay 2017 — 17,911

Visitor CenterMay 2017 — 902

HQ BuildingMay 2017 — 610

WEBSITEwww.VisitBrenhamTexas.com

Unique VisitorsMay 2017 — 16,214

Total PagesMay 2017 — 32,588

Marketing OurCommunity Across

the State of TexasThe Washington County CVB is a proudand active member of the following state

and regional tourism industry associations:

Texas Travel Industry AssociationTexas Assoc. of Convention & Visitors Bureaus

Texas Hotel & Lodging AssociationTexas Society of Association Executives

Texas Independence Trail RegionAmerican Bus Association

South Central Motorcoach Association

Tuesday, June 13

Washington County Chamber Conference Room

8 a.m. You are invited to attend this informative session

where you will learn how to take advantage of all the benefits of your membership. You will also be able

to meet and network with other members.

Come promote your business while learning about how the Chamber works!

There is limited seating. Please RSVP by contacting Jane Hinze at the Chamber office

at (979) 836-3695 or jane@brenhamtexas.com.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Until June 25 Art Show “Beautiful Aftermath”Local artist Candi Fite shows off abstract paintings. Artist Reception May 27, 5-7pm, Artist Talk June 3, 5-6pm. Back Lot Gallery, 308 S. Park St., Downtown Brenham. Gal-lery hours Fri.-Sat. 12-7, Sun. 11-4.

Until July 27 Family History ClassEvery Thursday meet with experienced ge-nealogists for help on your family tree. Any level of experience, no appointment neces-sary, 5:30-6:30pm, Brenham Library (979-525-3401).

June 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, July 1 Live Music at The Kenney StoreVarying artists. Grill opens at 3pm week-days, noon on weekends, music starts around 8:30pm, 811 S. Loop 497 (www.TheKenneyStore.com).

June 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-July 2 Live Music at Home Sweet FarmMusic, craft beer, wine and fun in the bier-garten. Artists change weekly. Doors open at noon; music starts around 8pm, occasional cover charge (www.HomeSweetFarm.com).

June 9 Brazos Valley Brewery Patio OpenEnjoy craft beer with friends, Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 12-8pm, Sunday 1-6pm, 201 W. First St., Downtown Brenham (www.BrazosValleyBrewery.com).

June 9-18 Unity Theatre Presents “Leading Ladies“Hilarious comedy by Ken Ludwig, find ticket info online (www.UnityBrenham.org, 979-830-8358).

June 10-July 15 47th Round Top Music FestivalSpecial concerts at 1:30 on select dates. Chamber music every weekend at 3:30, Or-chestra music every weekend at 7:30, ticket info online (www.FestivalHill.org).

June 10, 17, 24, July 1 “Step Into the Past” ToursMultiple historic sites throughout Wash-ington County are open for you to explore from 10am-5pm, full details online (www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com/step-into-the-past).

June 10 Burton Blues and BBQ Cruisin CarshowBBQ contest, live music, street dance, food throughout the day, 4-11pm, Burton Road-house, 518 N. Railroad St., Burton (www.BurtonRoadhouse.com).

June 12-July 31 Sewing ClassFor ages 9 and up, beginners welcome, $40 per workshop including materials, $225 for total summer session (979-551-0970, sewfunsewingclasses@gmail.com).

June 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 TexerciseStatewide fitness program by Dept of Aging and Disability Svcs to educate and involve Texans in physical activities and proper nu-trition, Baylor Scott & White Wellness Cen-ter, 2111 S. Day St., Brenham, 1-2:30pm (979-830-5017).

June 12, 13 Safe Sitter CourseDesigned to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home watching siblings or babysitting. Students use man-nequins to practice choking rescue and CPR skills, 9-4pm, Baylor Scott & White Educa-tion Training Room, 700 Medical Parkway, Brenham (979-830-5017).

June 13 Cornerstone Leveling CeremonyAt the new Kruse Center at Blinn College, led by Graham Masonic Lodge #20 and Grand Lodge of Texas, parking and shuttle to Kruse Center available at Blinn Student Center, 1007 West 2nd Street, Brenham, 10am.

June 13 Ribbon Cutting - 1st Texas Home HealthJoin in welcoming this new Member at the Chamber, 314 S. Austin St., Brenham, 2:30pm.

June 13 The Green Ladies MeetingFellowship, networking, financial discus-sions to learn more about investments and money management. Financial Advisor gives stock market update and available for questions. Every 2nd Tuesday, 5-7pm, 1304 Hwy 105, Brenham (979-421-9765, katie.matthews@edwardjones.com).

June 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 Play in the ClayOne night make your own pieces, return a second night to decorate/glaze. $80 per person for 2 classes, Tuesday and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Arrangements can be made for other nights. Reserve seats (979-289-3765, www.BluebonnetPottery.com).

June 14 Safety DayWashington County Extension Office and Boys & Girls Club hosts for youth in com-munity, at 1710 E. Tom Green, Brenham, 9:30am-3pm (979-277-9383).

June 15 Friends of Bluebonnet OpryFeaturing Briana Adams, Abigail Taylor, Da-vid Lewis, and the Bluebonnet Opry House Band, doors open at 5:30pm, food served at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm, $5 admission (www.FriendsOfBluebonnetOpry.com).

June 15 Round Top Family Library Book ClubA reading from local poet Laura Quinn Guidry with reception and book signing to follow, Round Top Family Library, 206 W. Mill St., Round Top (www.ilovetoread.org).

June 16 Juneteenth Parade & CelebrationParade in Downtown Brenham starts at 10:30am, live music from 8-11pm at Fire-man’s Park, Brenham. June 17 Living History SaturdayStaff and volunteers dressed in period cloth-ing bring to life the people and events of Old Washington providing a unique oppor-tunity to discover various aspects of life sur-rounding the birth of the Republic of Texas (www.WhereTexasBecameTexas.org).

June 19-23 Creative Arts CampChildren K-6 invited to attend this camp at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Drawing, crafts, food art, ceramics, painting and dance, 8:30am - 12:30pm. A showcase lunch for parents and guardians will be on Friday (www.stpetersbrenham.org).

June 21 Advanced QuickBooks ClassAll-day advanced-level course for those who have taken Basic QuickBooks or have equiv-alent experience, must be familiar with Win-dows on a PC. This class does not teach on-line version of QuickBooks. 9am-5pm, A.W. Hodde, Jr., Technical Education Center, 2940 S. Blue Bell Rd, Brenham, contact Lay-la Barrett at SBDC Blinn College (979-830-4333, www.blinncollege.sbdcnetwork.net).

June 22 YPO Happy Hour at Back Lot GalleryArt, food, drinks and door prizes at the Back Lot Gallery, featuring art from Candi Fite of GypsyChickArt in her show ‘Beautiful After-math’. Over 21 invited, 5-7pm, 308 S. Park St., Downtown Brenham.

June 22 Movie in the Park “Sing”City of Brenham Community Services de-partment presents Sing, to begin 10 min-utes after sunset. Concessions available, Hohlt Park, 2425 N. Park St., Brenham (cityofbrenham.org/parks).

June 23 Ribbon Cutting - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites “Formula Blue”Join in welcoming Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites to a New Location, 2685 Schulte Blvd., Brenham, 4pm.

June 24 Walk With A DocFor everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. Begins with 5-10 minute “health talk” followed by 30 minute walk. Bring friends and family and take part in one walk or the entire series. Water, refresh-ments and t-shirts available, Hohlt Park Am-phitheatre, 2425 N. Park St., Brenham, 9am (979-337-7254).

June 24 Juneteenth Heritage CelebrationThis new program for Washing-ton-on-the-Brazos State Park will include artifact exhibits, art displays, prominent guest speakers such as historians and ge-nealogists, living history buffalo soldiers and cowboys, church choir performanc-

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What’s Happening in June

Washington County Blue Blazers

Michael BrantonSeidel Schroeder

Darlene DenmanWashington County Chamber

Joyce DickschatBrenham National Bank

Wendy FrazierAssociated Credit Union of Texas

Eddie HarrisonRetired-Brenham Municipal Judge

Tammy JasterCity of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Florence JulianRetired-Individual

Crystal LockeCity of Brenham

Brice MilliornEdward Jones Investments

Michelle PankoBarking Ranch Pet Resort

Linda PipesRetired-School Teacher

Kathy RandermannKTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280

Debra WenckensBrenham State Supported Living Center

Christy SchlottmannChristy Schlottmann Farmers Agency

Randy WeidemannVan Dyke Rankin & Company

Matt WellmannWellmann Insurance

Barbara WilganowskiSpherion Staffing

Kristie WenselBrenham State Supported Living Center

The Blue Blazers is a club with 15-20 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.

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es, food and more; Washington On the Brazos, 23400 Park Road 12, Washington (www.WhereTexasBecameTexas.org).

June 24 Summer Sip Wine WalkWine walk downtown with a free concert afterwards, each participating store will sam-ple one wine, Downtown Brenham, 3-7pm.

June 25-July 1 Music CampAnnual Diocesan Music Camp for youth in rising Grades 6-12, Blinn College. No au-dition required. Scholarships are available on request. For information, contact Dr. Linda Patterson at 979.836.7248 ext. 13 (www.stpetersbrenham.org).

June 28 VT Cowboy Williams ExhibitChappell Hill Museum, Poplar St., Chappell Hill, 10am-4pm (www.ChappellHillMuseum.org).

June 29 Connect After 5Chamber members invited to enjoy some great networking, delicious food and re-freshments. Hosted by Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, 700 Medical Park-way in the boardroom, 5-7pm.

July HighlightsJuly 1 Burton Farmers MarketHome-grown, hand-crafted goods will be available, 9am-1pm (www.BurtonTexas.org).

July 1-Aug 14 Harvest Grape Stomp at Windy WineryEnjoy hay rides, grape picking, barrel stomp-ing, T-shirt. Tastings, food, and activities have fees. Winery hours are Saturday 11-6 and Sunday noon-5. (www.WindyWinery.com).

July 2 Sunday Fun DayJoin us in Downtown Brenham for the First Sunday Funday, shopping, dining, live enter-tainment, 11am-9pm, rain or shine.

July 4 Annual 4th of July CelebrationFood, fun and fireworks. Swimming pool open to members only. Visit the website for more information and fees. (www.BrenhamCC.com).

July 4 HEB presents Fireworks on the BrazosCelebrate our nation’s independence where Texas declared her independence, spon-sored by H-E-B, fun-filled day of family ac-tivities. All sites of the park are open from 10-7. Live music from 7-9pm in the park’s amphitheater. Fireworks extravaganza start approximately at 9:15pm (www.WhereTexasBecameTexas.org).

July 4 Chappell Hill 4th of July Parade and Cowboy RoundupThe parade is organized and presented by the Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce, be-ginning at 10am. Chappell Hill Historical Soci-ety hosts the Summer Cowboy Event, 10am-1:30pm (www.ChappellHillMuseum.org).

July 6 Movies in the Park – Field of DreamsCity of Brenham Community Services de-partment presents “Movies in the Park” se-ries featuring Field of Dreams. Movie begins 10 minutes after sunset. Concessions avail-able, Hohlt Park, 2425 N. Park St., Brenham (cityofbrenham.org/parks).

July 8-29 Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Concert Series beginsHistoric Downtown square, live music each Saturday, free admission, free parking, concessions available, car show, 7-11pm (www.DowntownBrenham.org).

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BURGER KINGManager: Richard Santowski1101 N. Park Street (Physical Address)Brenham, Texas 77833P O Box 410Navasota, Texas 77868Phone: 979-353-5538richard@kolkhorst.comTime in Business: 6 yearsRestaurant

CARMINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPresident: Marlene WaakP O Box 206 Carmine, Texas 78932Phone: 979-451-1507mwaak@industryinet.comNon Profit Clubs & Organizations

CENTRAL TEXAS BEEKEEPERS’ ASSOCIATIONVice President: Mike Coleman3560 Wm. B. Travis Lane (Mailing Address)Brenham, Texas 77833Phone: 713-557-4529mike@coleman-group.netwww.centraltexasbeekeepers.orgTime in Business: 10 yearsBeekeeping

CRUISE PLANNERSOwners: Peter & Melinda Fay2305 S. Day, #230 (Mailing Address)Brenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-836-4085peter.fay@cruiseplanners.comwww.forallyourtravel.comTime in Business: 3 monthsTravel Agency

HUMBLE PIE SOLUTIONSOwner: Sam Stevens6290 Butts Dairy Lane (Mailing Address)Burton, Texas 77835Phone: 979-256-2680sam@humblepiesolutions.comTime in Business: 2 yearsBusiness Consulting/Training

LOX.BEAUTY GALLERYOwners: Sarah Bentke & Katelyn Maynard2112 S. Market StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-421-8489Time in Business: 2 monthsHair Salon

SUE’S HIDEAWAYOwner: Susan Simpson5250 Schulenberg LaneBurton, Texas 77835Phone: 832-301-2652Suelou43@yahoo.comTime in Business: 18 monthsLuxury Vacation Rental

TOPPER’S LIQUOR AND WINEOwners: Walt Schoenvogel & Charlie Rosenbaum2129 South Market StreetBrenham, Texas 77833Phone: 979-836-3868Toppersliquor@att.netTime in Business: 27 yearsLiquor Store

WHITE HAT OPS LLCOwner: Jonti W. Bolles8885 FM 60 West (Physical Address)Somerville, Texas 7787914027 Memorial Drive #264(Mailing Address)Houston, Texas 77079Phone: 713-581-4736jonti@whitehat-ops.comwww.white-ops.comTime in Business: 4 yearsOnline Marketing

New MembersJuneteenth at Washington on the Brazos

On June 24, there will be a celebration of the rich Af-rican American heritage and culture of the Brazos Val-ley, past and present. This new program for Washing-ton-on-the-Brazos State Park will include artifact exhibits, art displays, prominent guest speakers such as historians and genealogists, living his-tory buffalo soldiers and cow-boys, church choir perfor-mances, food and more.

The “Juneteenth Heritage Celebration” will be from 10am-4:30pm at the Visitor Center Complex, Confer-ence Center, and Education Center within Washing-ton-on-the-Brazos State His-torical Park. The park is off Highway 105 between Nava-sota and Brenham on FM 1155.

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