What's going on ? Brownwood to Strawn

Around the Big Country 09.16.05
September 16, 2005

Brownwood

Book signing: Texas photographer Wyman Meinzer will sign copies of his books from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Steves' Market and Deli, 110 Chandler St. during the Brownwood Reunion Celebration. Meinzer also will be part of the Reunion Celebration Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Meinzer has published a number of books including ''Windmill Tales,'' ''Texas Sky,'' ''Desert Sanctuaries: The Chinatis of the Big Bend,'' ''Texas Quail,'' and ''Texas Rivers.''
His latest book, ''6666: Portrait of a Texas Ranch,'' depicts the drama of a working cattle ranch on the plains.

Buffalo Gap

Eating disorders: Overeaters Anonymous will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday and at 6 p.m. each Monday at the Shades of Hope Conference room. Anyone suffering from anorexia, bulimia or other eating disorders is welcome to attend.

Comanche

Homecoming: Comanche homecoming is today. The ''Ex-Students'' annual hamburger supper at Comanche High School Commons begins at 5:30 p.m. ($5). The football game between the Comanche Indians and the Mineral Wells Rams begins at 7:30 p.m.
Reunion: The Comanche High School class of 1955 will have its 50th reunion Saturday at the high school commons. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. at Karen's Diner, followed by registration at 10 a.m. Snacks will be available at 11 a.m.
A tour of the museum and/or winery, and class photos will take place during the afternoon. A barbecue dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by entertainment and a video featuring the 1955 football game.

Cottonwood

Benefit: Cottonwood Volunteer Fire Control is having a garage sale and bake sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Community Center.
Half the proceeds from the event will benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Desdemona

Benefit: A benefit barbecue and auction begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the community center for Meagan Holder.
Megan was diagnosed with atrial aeptal defects and will undergo heart surgery at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. All proceeds from the benefit will go toward her medical expenses.
Cost is by donation. Take-out orders will be available.

Snyder

Tournament: The White Buffalo Festival horseshoe tournament is scheduled at 9 a.m. Saturday on the west side of the courthouse square. Entry fee: $10. Registration begins at 8 a.m.

Strawn

Jamboree: The Strawn Third Saturday Jamboree begins at 6 p.m. at 610 Grant Ave. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m. Free admission.

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