Memorial Hermann Medical Group-Wharton is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 10:00 to 2:30pm at 2100 Regional Medical Drive Wharton TX. To schedule an appointment, visit www.giveblood.org and log into Digital Donor, code 6501.

News from Hollywood: 

Come join us for an exciting movie-themed "Backstage Pass" Vacation Bible School, July 7 - 11 at First Presbyterian Church, from 5:30 - 8:00 pm.  There will be classes for children who have finished Pre-K through 6th grade.  A meal will be provided each night at 5:30.  

Big screen stars are gathering on location in beautiful, sunny Wharton, Texas, so you don't want to miss it!  Grab your cameras and come on down to the First Presbyterian Church  to take advantage of photo opportunities.  The names of the stars have not been disclosed, but sources tell me fans will not be disappointed.  The film will premier on Thursday night, July 11, at 5:30 on location at First Presbyterian Church.   Kids are encouraged to dress up like stars on this last night; princess wear and superhero suits are totally appropriate.  This is optional, of course.   Use your imagination and shop our local resale boutiques for options.  This VBS is co-sponsored by First Presbyterian, St. Paul Lutheran, and St. Thomas' Episcopal.

· 6 Keys to a Winning Team 07.10.19 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | United Way (Web Ex Available)

“Providing Effective Feedback”, featuring Greg Shaffer at the Workforce Solutions Baytown Career Office

Register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/providing-effective-feedback-registration-62531385056 .

See attached flyers for details. We hope to see you there.

 Join us for the Plaza's 8th Annual Character Breakfast. Everyone enjoys a delicious breakfast from Chick-fil-A before the character make themselves available for meet and greets. Held at the Wharton Civic Center, everyone will get the chance to see Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Elmo, Micky, Minnie, Belle, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Dora, Snow White, Alice, Ninja Turtles and more. Tickets are $20 each and ticket sales close on Friday, July 12th at 5pm. This is a fundraiser for Programs at the Plaza Theatre.

SINGER GLENDA REDD FEATURED GUEST NEXT JAVA JAM

Singer Glenda Redd accompanied by LeRoy Jackson, both of Bay City, will be featured at the next Java Jam, this Friday, July 26, 6-9 pm, Milam Street Coffee, Wharton. Bring a covered dish with a little extra to share and $15 per person cover charge (kids free) for Wharton’s most unique live music-dining venue. OK to bring your own wine.

Glenda Redd, like most musicians, had an “ah hah” moment for her entrance into the world of music. At age 21 she encountered a life threatening illness and taught herself how to play the guitar as a part of her rehab program. She was raised in a musical family and was familiar with the piano so that was not a daunting task. She also began singing and developed a fan base wherever she has performed over the last 30 years.

A good number of the venues were restaurants, coffee houses and bars. At The Cotton Patch Bar in Orange Grove, Texas, she also was offered a job as manager, working for the famed Baldemar Huerta for several months. You might more readily recognize Baldemar by his stage name, Freddy Fender.  

She married fellow musician “Cowboy” Redd, moved to Bay City, and started touring as The Cowboy Redd and Glenda Band. After Cowboy’s untimely passing she occasionally sang with harmonica player LeRoy Jackson’s “Old Timers Band” in Bay City. They have been coming to Java Jam frequently for several years just for the sheer joy of jamming with others in the second set. This will be their first appearance as featured guest performers, fulfilling local fan requests to hear them in a full set of their own. See milamstcoffee.com for Java Jam info and directions.

The Plaza Theatre is featured sponsor this month and will provide special door prizes for lucky winners, including 2 free tickets to Mama Mia, the current play for August, 2 t-shirts, 2 koozies and 2 concession coupons. Everybody has a chance to win since everybody gets a free ticket for the drawing. www.whartonplazatheatre.org has additional info.