Recycling comes full circle in Texas City drive to Delta Fibers
Special to The Extra notes a local shift to newspaper recycling with Delta Fibers at 2902 Hwy 3 La Marque accepting old newspapers and providing pickup and storage. Thanks are given toDispose-All of Waste Management and volunteers including Alan Muesse Rufus Faris Jeff Nessler Nikki and Coree. The piece also reports Texas City losing the $60,000 Community Achievement Award to Euless after Gulf Coast Area Leadership Workshop networking.
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College of the Mainland offers senior exercise training workshop
The College of the Mainland, Galveston County Senior Citizen's Service, and Retired Seniors Volunteer Program announce a Friday senior exercise workshop. It teaches senior appropriate exercises and motivational techniques, followed by a complimentary lunch. Pre-registration is required. volunteers should call Freda Welch at 938-1211, ext. 372.
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Environmental seminar with Dr. Hermann Rudenberg at COM
UTMB physiologist and neuroscientist Dr. Hermann Rudenberg will speak to the College of the Mainland Environmental Committee on Friday at 2 p.m. in Room A-148. The talk covers the Environmental Coalition General Assembly report on the Future of Galveston Bay and other topics with a Q and A session featuring Rudenberg and COM professor Dr. Renate True. Attendance is open to all. call 938-1211 ext 331-244 or Trash Power at 948-4403 for more information.
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Dance for the Heart at College of the Mainland May 2
COM hosts Dance for the Heart fundraiser for the American Heart Association in the gym at 10 a.m. Participants pledge per minute of dancing, coordinator Mary Ann Urick says. Instructors and classes can join by contacting COM PE department for pledge sheets.
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Spring Musical Promises Dinner and Choral Talent
The college music department hosts a Spring Musical Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Student Center. Proceeds support the annual COM choir tour. Tickets cost 35 dollars and include a dinner with performances by the COM Singers Mainland Chorale Studio Singers and area choirs and soloists.
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CPA Continuing Education Classes at College of the Mainland
College of the Mainland offers four CPA classes meeting Texas State Board of Public Accountants requirements. Courses include Advanced Financial and Estate Planning starting May 20 at Deauvill Mall, Financial Planning for CPAs starting May 11, D-Base TI IT beginning May 22 in COM lab, and Lotus 1-2-3 for CPAs starting May 1 with Friday sessions. For details call 938-1211 or (713) 280-3991 ext 288.
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College hosts Visitation Day for handicapped seniors
The College invites graduating handicapped high school seniors to the Texas City campus on May 5 for a Visitation Day. Attendees will receive a campus tour enroll ment guidance testing information course explanations for students with special needs and a complimentary lunch at the Student Center. Counseling Center at COM for more information.
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Handicapped and Retarded Assoc Galveston Barbecue Show
Brenda Holley and Allen Muesse display crafts for sale at the fifth annual Handicapped and Retarded Association of Galveston County barbecue. The event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall La Marque 501 Delaney Road. Tickets are 5 dollars. For information call 945-9708 or 713-337-5074.
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Cat fourth grand championship bid faces quadruple master goal
Halmes says the cat C.B. aims to become a quadruple grand master as she prepares for the next title. The San Leon cat competed at New York's Garden Cat Club Show, the world’s largest, and loved the Big Apple despite snow. C.B. remains unspoiled, enjoying time with SPCA resident cocker spaniel Buf fy, until both were banned from Sikes' office for too much energy.
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Feline trio aims for Houston show fourth championship
Shelter staff say B. is not up for adoption and belongs to the SPCA. Holmes notes any well-kept cat could do well in shows. Prospective adopters are invited to consider the available kittens in various sizes colors and coats as C.B. and Holmes prepare for the Houston show in June.
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