JULY JUNE 2022 2022 Chairman of the Board Dr. John Turner Chairman of the Board Blinn College District
Dr. John Turner BlinnFirst College Vice District Chair Shay Morrow
First Vice Chair QuestSpecialty Shay Morrow Corporation QuestSpecialty Corporation Second Vice Chair Becky Ogg
Second Vice Chair Germania Insurance Becky Ogg Germania Insurance Treasurer Dan Blalock Treasurer Brenham Abstract Dan Blalock & Title Co.
Brenham Abstract & Title Co.
Secretary Jolene Curtis Secretary Texas Farm Credit
Jolene Curtis Texas Farm Credit
Immediate Past Chair Joe Robertson Immediate Past Chair Blue Bell Creameries
Joe Robertson Blue Bell Creameries Blake Barnes Baylor Scott & White Blake Barnes Medical Center
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Eric Benitez Cedar Frame Real Estate
Eric Benitez Cedar Frame Real Estate Susan Cates City of Brenham
Susan Cates City of Brenham
Dr. Tylor Chaplin ISD Dr. Brenham Tylor Chaplin
Brenham ISD
Jim Chisolm Texas Winery Jim Star Chisolm
Texas Star Winery
Carlos Garcia Mariachi’s Carlos Garcia Mexican Restaurant Mariachi’s
Mexican Restaurant
Kara Matheney Washington County Kara Matheney AgriLife Extension Service Washington County
AgriLife Extension Michelle Panko Service
Barking Ranch Pet Resort
Michelle Panko Roger Ross Pet Barking Ranch Coldwell ResortBanker Properties Unlimited
Roger Ross JeffreyBanker Sadler Coldwell BRIANNAS Properties Unlimited Fine Salad Dressings
Jeffrey Sadler Darron Smith BRIANNAS Brenham National Bank Fine Salad Dressings Matt Wamble Darron Smith ISD Bank BrenhamBurton National
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Community Invited to Kick Off TAILGATE 2022
Leadership Graduation Banquet Held
The countdown is on! TAILGATE 2022 will be held on Thursday, Aug. 25. The Chamber To conclude the year and celebrate the class’ achievement, an elegant Graduation Banquet was held at the Ant Street Inn on May 24, will once again host hosted by owners Keith and Suzy Hankins (LWC Class of 2013). The keynote speaker was State Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst. this exciting community event at Silver Wings Ballroom to kick off the new school year. Every team imaginable will be represented, and the spirit will be contagious. Get ready to enjoy all the food you can eat, beer, wine, soft drinks, a fabulous auction, mingling, networking, music and more. Everyone is encouraged to attend. You can enjoy all of this for the ticket price of $50 per person. You know the food will be good…it will be a delicious buffet of fun tailgate foods. There will be plenty of spirited rivalries going on at TAILGATE 2022 between fans of the Aggies, Longhorns, Baylor Bears, Blinn Bucs, TCU Horned Frogs, UH Cougars, Texas Tech Raiders, Houston Texans, Burton Panthers, Brenham Cubs and MORE. Don’t see your team menNetworking Event tioned here? Then turn Sponsored by out in your colors and represent them. This is the largest tailgate party in Washington County and a great Thursday, August 4 opportunity for the comMonique Breaux, City of Brenham; Leah Cook, City of Brenham; Sarah Cook, Brenham ISD; 5 – 7 p.m. munity to kick-off a new Kyler Crenshaw, Bank of B/CS; Shequita Dickerson, Brenham State Supported Living Center; Alex Dill, City of Brenham; season. It’s unique, casu206 W., First St., Downtown Brenham al and fun. Cindy Garnica, Blue Bell Creameries; Sheila Hagemann, Germania Insurance; Ashley Hall, Pooltex American; Brenham Banner Press; Lacey Harwood, Board & Brush Brenham; Courtney Hendrick, Seidel Schroeder; Be loudDerek and Hall, proud Justin Hupe, Brenham National Bank; Jeremy Johnston, Burton ISD; Rachel Jozwiak, Southern District Properties-Compass; and show off your team Katie Kieke, Burton ISD; Andrea Kitzmann, Keller Williams Realty; Cathie Klatte, Brenham; Unwind after workBank and of expand your network! spirit. Proceeds from State Supported Living Center; this event go toward pro-Neil Krebs, NK Digital Marketing; Renee Lange, Brenham Meet other Chamber members and generate new Carlee Blue Bell Creameries; grams and services of Langley, Christy Schlottmann Farmers Insurance Agency; Brooke Lara, business contacts. Jeshvi Manhar, Baylor Scott & White-Brenham; Christina Marinis, Germania Insurance; the Washington County food Collin and drinks, learnGermania what’s new in the Adrienne McCain, Dressings; Newsome, Insurance; Chamber to promote ourBlinn College District; Jay McKeown, BRIANNAS Fine SaladEnjoy Citizens State Bank; Joliee’ Robinson, Thrivent; Linda Santleben, Mikecommunity, Hopkins Distributing; local economy Carl and Prihoda, busiAdonna Saunders, City of Brenham; Payne Schuelke, Brenham Abstract & Title Co.; ness members. and exchange business cards and brochures. Erica Warren, Brenham/Washington County Economic Development; and Matt Wellmann, Wellmann Insurance Agency, Inc. For more information,
Congratulations to the
Legacy
Leadership Class of 2022
Free for Chamber members and employees!
stop by or call the ChamThe next class is now forming and applications are being taken. ber at (979) 836-3695 or Beverages sponsored by Mike Hopkins Distributing. send an email to info@ Any business interested in sponsoring an employee, or any individual who would like more information, please contact the Chamber at brenhamtexas.com. (979) 836-3695 or by emailing jane@brenhamtexas.com. Details about the program are available online at BrenhamTexas.com.
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New Member
Cross Country Mortgage – The Chris Planto Team Branch Manager: Chris Planto 832-731-6560
CARDINAL FINANCIAL Owner: Teresa Rosales Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 980-303-6286 www.TeresaRosales.com Mortgage Companies CHAPPELL HILL LUXURY RV RESORT Contact: Jamie Dunklin, Park Manager 7791 FM 2447 Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Phone: 832-720-5685 www.chappellhillrv.com Camping/RV/Retreats CHAYAH MINISTRIES Contact: Sherri Clement 13744 Whitman Road Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-353-1137 www.chayahministries.org Equine Therapy
New Member
Chappell Hill Luxury RV Resort Park Manager: Jamie Dunklin 7791 FM 2447, Chappell Hill
New Chamber Members CROSS COUNTRY MORTGAGE -THE CHRIS PLANTO TEAM Branch Manager-Chris Planto Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Phone: 832-731-6560 www.homeloanapprovals247.com Mortgage Companies
GIBSONS TOUCH OF DELIGHT LLC Owner: Taura Gibson Burton, Texas 77835 Phone: 979-334-4709 www.gibsonstouch.com Cleaning Services-Commercial/Residential OUR DAUGHTERS’ HOUSE Contact: Jenny Williams Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Phone: 979-530-2638 www.ourdaughtershouse.org Child Advocacy/Support
New Member
J’Allure Medispa Owner: Jennifer Smith 105 E. Main St., Brenham
INTEGRITY TEXAS PROPERTIES/CRYSTAL HILL Contact: Crystal Hill Hempstead, Texas 77445 Phone: 281-750-5632 Real Estate PURE LUSH SUITES Owner: Cintia Getz 2108 S. Market Street Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-530-8931 Personal Services SWEET REPEATS Owner: Will Jones 210 East Alamo Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-836-3682 Sweet-repeats-in-brenham-tx.myshopify.com Children’s Clothing TRUTH BBQ Owner: Leonard Botello 2990 HWY 290 W Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-830-0392 www.truthbbq.com Restaurants REINSTATED MEMBER: BRENHAM CELL PHONE GURU & COMPUTER REPAIR Owner: Trang Hoang 2125 South Market Street Brenham, Texas 77833 Phone: 979-661-0849 Cellular Phones/Accessories
GROUP BUYING POWER Chamber members can now get major savings on credit card payment processing. Learn about our new member benefit program.
ONE STOP SERVICE COMPANY Residential – Commercial Electrical 1-979-836-6336
TECL 22459
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Contact Will Watson at (979) 345-2988 • will.watson@infintechllc.com
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Renewing Members May 1-31 Brenham Fine Arts League — 44 years Newman Printing Company, Inc. — 41 years H-E-B Brenham Market — 37 years KTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280/101.7 — 37 years Ant Street Inn — 30 years K & H Portable Toilets, Inc. — 29 years Legend Texas Properties-Bevers Real Estate — 27 years Whataburger Restaurant #628 — 27 years BBA Architects, L.P. — 26 years Personnel Services — 25 years Texas Cotton Gin Museum — 25 years Volare Italian Restaurant — 24 years Entec Pest Management — 23 years Fayetteville Propane Company, Inc. — 22 years First United Methodist Church — 22 years Tres Chic — 22 years Deans Imaging-Real Estate Photography — 21 years Salem Lutheran Church — 21 yearsNew Location Brand It Graphix Brenham Oaks — 20 years Owners: Mike and Cindy Brannon Webb Printing/Mailing Services Etc. — 20 years 2507 Becker Dr., Brenham AccentCare. — 19 years
LeRoy Schroeder Contractor, Inc. — 19 years Republican Club of Washington County — 12 years Brenham Children’s Chorus — 18 years Abiding Word Lutheran Church — 11 years B & R Industries — 17 years Premier Metal Buyers — 11 years Christ Lutheran Church-Day School-Foundation — 17 years Smitty’s Cafe and Bakery Inc. — 11 years Hueske, Luther — 17 years Ram Optical — 10 years Town & Country Realty & Mortgage — 17 years Blahuta Advertising — 8 years Central Washington County Water Supply Co — 16 years SSB Design & Creation Co. — 8 years First Christian Church of Brenham — 15 years Washington County Genealogical Society — 8 years Aldama Clinic dba Aesthetic & Acupuncture — 14 years PPE — 7 years CASA for Kids of South Central Texas — 14 years Vincent’s Roofing, Inc. — 7 years LaBahia Turn Verein Event Center — 14 years Independence Community Events — 6 years Royers Round Top Cafe — 14 years Cruise Planners — 5 years Sealand Seafood & Steak — 14 years Lox.Beauty Gallery — 5 years Ballard & Fleetwood — 13 years The Canyon Chick — 5 years Brenham Home Rental — 13 years Topper’s Liquor and Wine — 5 years Brenham Iron Works, LLC — 13 years DDM Metal Buildings — 3 years Burton Friends & Neighbors, Inc. — 13 years Timeless Herbs & Oils — 3 years New Renovations Express Home Furnishings — 13 years Bluebonnet Abstract and Title, LLC — 1 year Brenham Nursing and Giddings Stone Mansion — 13 years BVCASA-CASAP-Community Alcohol & Substance — 1 year Rehabilitation Center Redeemer Church — 13 years Cheezspred Bed and Breakfast — 1 year Nicholas Holder Brenham Dermatology — 12Administrator: years Star Cross Realty, LLC — 1 year 400 E. Sayles St., Brenham
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Jamie Rankin ....................................... President/CEO Jane Hinze ....................... Member Services Manager Shae Janner .............. Business Programs Manager Dawn Konieczny .... Communications Coordinator Sarah Hansen ...................... Financial Coordinator
314 S. Austin St. | 979-836-3695
Corrections and additions:
On board list: Dan Blalock is Treasurer Paul Aschenbeck needs to be moved up to Secretary
Thank you to our Chairman’s Circle members ...
Remove Roger Ross
Thank you to our Presidential Level members ... Please add BIG logo to Presidential Members
Bluebonnet Properties
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June Members of the Month
Bank of Brenham 501 S. Austin St., Brenham 979-836-3332 bankbob.com
How long have you been in business? —Since 2001 and part of Industry Banchshares since 2014. What services do you offer? —Free mobile and online banking. Free checking accounts and great CD rates. Land and construction financing, long term mortgages, commercial investment loans and all types of other secured and unsecured lines of credit/financing. Tell us something unique about your business. —We are part of Industry Bancshares which includes 27 locations. FDIC insured x 6. 2021 Business of the Year and 2021 Favorite Bank. BoB is #1 in deposit market shares in Washington County at 34%. What do you love about Washington County? —The people and customers we serve.
Flag Store Etc. 7405 TX-36, Brenham 979-836-1838 flagstoreetc.com How long have you been in business? —3 years.
What services do you offer? —We carry ALL types of flags, flag poles, patriotic and flag decorations. We also have many accessories for all your flag & pole needs. Tell us something unique about your business. —We strive to handle only USA-made products when we can. What do you love about Washington County? —The wind that keeps our flags flying high!
Creatively Yours, LLC 2234 South Market, Brenham 979-451-2673 brenhamcustomshirts.com How long have you been in business? —Creatively Yours, LLC has been in business in the same location since 2009, but has been under new ownership/management since 2018. What services do you offer? —We offer screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, and adhesive/heat vinyl customizations. We pride ourselves on being able to work with our clientele to deliver the custom designs that makes it personal to them! Whether they have one item in mind or dozens, we can work with customers to give their ideas life within the budget they determine. Our motto has always been “We Make It Personal.” Tell us something unique about your business. —We feel the ability of us to do all our personaliza-
tion in-house so that we can work one-on-one with the customer to ensure that the design they want is done to their specifications in a timely fashion is pretty unique! What do you love about Washington County? —We love the small-town pride and sense of community with how close knit everyone is and how the people go above and beyond to help each other. The saying “It Takes a Village” definitely applies to the people of Washington County!
Branded Boutique 205 W. Main St., Brenham 979-421-9091 brandedboutiquetx.com How long have you been in business? —8 years What services do you offer? —Women, children and men’s clothing and accessories. Tell us something unique about your business. —Family-owned business. We strive to have trendy pieces. We love putting together outfits for your next event! What do you love about Washington County? —Love the people that make up this community. We aren’t from here, but we have always felt at home! MEMBERS continued on Page 5
Member Job Openings chamber.brenhamtexas.com/jobs Ant Street Inn Housekeeping Staff – Part-Time 107 W. Commerce St., Brenham Bluebonnet Petroleum Administrative Assistant 979-836-2531 Brenham State Supported Living Center Various Positions Apply online at https://hrportal. hhsc.state.tx.us BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings Maintenance Electrician 3015 S. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham Citadel Christian School Various Teacher Positions Available info@citadelchristian.org or citadelchristian.org
Faith Academy of Bellville All Positions 12177 Hwy. 36, Bellville First Baptist Church School Preschool and Nursery Teacher Assistants 302 Pahl St., Brenham or visit fbcsbrenham.org for an application. Hermann Furniture Full and Part-Time Sales Associates 213 W. Alamo St., Brenham Personnel Services Various Job Openings 2556 Ryan St., Brenham Sonic Drive Inn #2 All Positions snagajob.com or text DLROGERS to 242424 Washington County Expo Maintenance Worker 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham
Networking Happy Hour Thursday, July 28 5–7 p.m.
CASA for Kids of South Central Texas 1500 S. Day St., Brenham Expand your business network and make new friends! For more information about the Washington County YPO, send your contact information to washcoypo@gmail.com. or visit online: www.Facebook.com/YPOwashingtoncounty Beverages Sponsored by Mike Hopkins Distributing
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Members continued from Page 4
Thrivent 203 S. Jackson St., Brenham 979-836-0693 thrivent.com
How long have you been in business? —Although we have only been with the Chamber for 35 years, our team, combined, has more than 70 years of experience in the financial service industry. What services do you offer? —We specialize in comprehensive financial and tax efficiency planning. We have extensive expertise in estate and retirement proficiencies that provide our clients with the knowledge necessary to pursue and achieve their personal goals. Tell us something unique about your business. —By working with Five Star Financial Group, you get to work with a team of financial professionals committed to heightening the client experience through shared resources, knowledge, and the use of each of our strength zones. What do you love about Washington County? —We love the people; the country atmosphere, and the ability to work with multiple generations at all stages of life.
MitchellClark & Company — 23 years Edward Jones-Financial Advisor — 22 years Krenek’s Tractor Repair & Wrecker Serv In — 19 years Brenham Party Rentals — 16 years Spherion Staffing — 11 years St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill — 10 years Branded Boutique — 9 years Focused Care at Brenham — 9 years
Computer Helpers 15 years
Sonic 15 years
Heart and Hand Bodywork — 7 years Jet Set Chocolates — 6 years Las Americas Latin Cuisine — 4 years CRC-Champion Ranchers Construction — 3 years The Yard — 3 years Anytime Fitness Brenham — 2 years Cool Co — 1 year Kristen Distributing Co. — 1 year
“Wake Up, Washington County!” Networking Breakfast
Leadership Application Deadline is August 9
Los Cabos Tuesday, August 9 10 years Starts at 7:45 a.m.
Cottages of Winedale 5 years
Hosted by:
Margaret E. Blizzard Senior Activity Center
1301 E. Tom Green St., Brenham Enjoy breakfast and a chance to network with other local businesses and organizations. It’s a great way to inform them about your products and services and learn what’s new in the community. Everyone gets a chance to give a 30-second commercial about their business/organization. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and brochures for sharing.
R & S Leasing John Brieden State Farm 40 Insurance years Breakfast sponsored by
community by becoming actively involved. If you or someone at your organization has been considering going through the next Leadership class, please visit BrenhamTexas.com for the 2022-2023 application. If you would like any further information, please contact Jane Hinze at the Chamber at jane@ brenhamtexas.com.
Leadership Washington County is a prestigious program committed to educating, training and motivating existing and emerging local leaders to build more effective skills for the future benefit of Washington County. Program Goals: ♦To educate, train and provide experiences that enhance leadership skills. ♦To provide opportunities for participants to develop lasting relationships among community leaders. ♦To provide greater awareness of community issues and opportunities to serve locally. ♦To provide greater access to community resources and networking. ♦To motivate participants to help make a difference in our
Nancy’s Antiques 25 years
Get Noticed The ChamberWorks newsletter is published inside The Banner-Press. Chamber members have the opportunity to advertise in this newsletter. Rates start at only $25 per month.
If you are looking for a new opportunity to advertise, just call Jane Hinze at 8363695. Another great way to promote your organization is through targeted emails. The
Chamber will forward your “e-message” to all members, as long as it meets certain criteria. For non-profits, it should not have a strong-sell for sponsorships or donations. The message should be newsworthy, typi-
cally about an upcoming event. For regular businesses, it should also be about upcoming special events, as long as there is no purchase required for the reader to experience the event.
Washington County Blue Blazers The Blue Blazers is a club with 15-20 members and more than 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.
Justin Colley
Tammy Jaster
BIG — Brannon Industrial Group
City of Brenham-Blue Bell Aquatic Center
Darlene Denman
Genna Lechler
First Baptist Church School
Joyce Dickschat
Brenham National Bank
Brianna Edmunds
PLANNORTH Architectural Co.
Linda Pipes
Retired-School Teacher
Carl Prihoda
Brand It Graphix
Citizens State Bank
Candace Lubojasky
Kathy Randermann
Candace Lubojasky | Real Estate & Design
Kristie Marth
Kruse Village
Matt Wellmann
Wellmann Insurance
Kristie Wensel
KTTX 106.1/KWHI 1280
Brenham State Supported Living Center
Christy Schlottmann
Barbara Wilganowski
Brenham Iron Works
Christy Schlottmann Farmers Agency
Rachel Nordt
Chris Ann Stroech
Edward Jones
Amy Supak
Washington County Landscapes
Spherion Staffing
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CHAMBERVERSARIES
Botts Title Co. 50 years
BSSLC 40 years
Ace Hardware 25 years
RAM Optical 10 years
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THURSDAYS Thirsty Thursdays Tacos & Trivia The taproom is open from 3-9 p.m. on Thursdays with trivia from 6 p.m. to close. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com). Pinot & Pie at Floyd’s Wine Lounge A glass of Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir + a slice of homemade pie (handcrafted by ToPieces Bakeshop) for $15. Pies will rotate each week, check social media for pie selections each Tuesday. 315 S. Baylor St., Brenham.
THURSDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS Chapelton Vineyards Wine Tastings & Tours Taste & Tour the newest winery in Washington County. Open Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations recommended, but not required. Tour included in purchase of a tasting flight. Charcuturie & cheese plates available for purchase; 14858 Whitman Rd., Washington (chapeltonvineyards. com).
EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY CG Group Fitness Classes CG is a group fitness program both in-person and online across the nation. Unlimited access to ALL workouts nationwide with your membership, giving the flexibility you need to stay consistent. Small group training for all fitness levels from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cub Stadium main entrance. Membership fees vary from $59-$89/mo. 979-551-3042, email michelle. rigsbycpt@gmail.com.
FRIDAYS Friday Vibes Live music, beer and bites at Brazos Valley Brewery. Taproom is open from noon to 10 p.m. every Friday. Family and dog friendly. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).
SATURDAYS IN JULY Brenham Fire Museum The Historic Brenham Fire Museum will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays through the end of July. See Silsby, the
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Invader and Samanthe, Corner of Market and Alamo St., 979-3377300.
SATURDAYS Sound on Stage Saturdays Brazos Valley Brewery and Taproom is open Saturday from 12pm-10pm with live music every Saturday from 6pm-9pm and all day on a beer release day. Playground for the kiddos and lots of outside seating for the doggos. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).
SATURDAYS IN JULY Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Bring your lawn chair to the Courthouse square and enjoy some great live music with the community. Also, enjoy the Classic Car Cruise-In as well as food and beverage vendors. This event is free to the public and begins at 7 p.m. July 30, The Spicolis (downtownbrenham.com).
SUNDAYS Sunday Funday at Brazos Valley Brewery Open noon to 7 p.m. serving Big “A” Pretzels and Nachos and rotating Food Trucks. Playground for the kiddos and lots of outside seating for the doggos. Live Music for amazing Texas Artists from 3-6 p.m. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery.com).
Alamo, Downtown Brenham.
Beer Wednesday at Floyd’s Wine Lounge Every Wednesday for Beer Wednesday. Half-off all draft beers from 3-10 p.m., 315 S. Baylor St., Downtown Brenham. Hop Day Wednesday Open 3-9 p.m. with Dapper Bear Food Truck from 4-9 p.m. serving their famous crabcakes and other seafood goodies. Family and pet friendly with plenty of outside seating and playground. 206 S. Jackson St., Brenham (brazosvalleybrewery. com).
JULY 30-31, AUG .6-7, 13-14 21st Annual Crush for Fun Grape Stomp at Pleasant Hill Winery Take a stroll to the vineyard and pick some grapes. Then stomp them until your feet are purple, and step on a special T-shirt: “I picked. I stomped. I made some wine.” This event is by reserva-
tion. Email texaswines@yahoo. com and include a phone number (pleasanthillwinery.com).
JULY 25 Sewing Class: Practical Tote In this class students will learn to make a sturdy tote which is cute and practical. Classes open to students ages 9-99. 9am-12pm (sewfunsewing.weebly.com). JULY 26 Ribbon Cutting - Lifestyle Ranch and Home Group | Compass New Location for Lifestyle Ranch and Home Group | Compass. 105 E. Main St. #200A, Brenham. 2:30pm. JULY 27 Lunch and Learn: How to Prepare Your Workplace for Violent Incidents Blinn College Student Center, Conference Room, Brenham. 11:30 a.m. $20 for Chamber
Members, $30 for non-members. Call 979-836-3695 or come by the Chamber at 314 S. Austin St. to reserve your spot. Sewing Class: Dolly Dress-Up Creating doll clothes is one of the best ways to become proficient in sewing/ Classes open to students ages 9-99, 1-4pm (sewfunsewing.weebly.com).
JULY 28 Healthy Living: Summer 2022 Washington County Extension is offering FREE classes to the public relating to various topics. For July we will be discussing “Tips & Tricks in the Kitchen”. Proper Knife & Utensil Safety Proper Food Preparation Proper Food Safety....along with various other Kitchen Safety Tips. Nancy Carol Roberts Library, 10am. Contact Mary Sanders, Extension Agent at 979-277-6212 or contact the library for addition info at 979337-7201. CHAMBER continued on Page 8
CHAMBERVERSARIES
WEEKENDS THRU OCTOBER Antique Carousel Rides at Fireman’s Park Ride a piece of history. Brenham’s Antique Carousel at Fireman’s Park is open every weekend through October (excluding Easter weekend), Saturdays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, and Sundays 1-4 p.m., N. Park St., Brenham. $1 per ride.
WEDNESDAYS Whiskey Wednesday at Brown Water Cigar Bar Every Wednesday, join Brown Water Cigar Bar for weekly cigar and whiskey (Brown Water) pairings and specials. Enjoy national premium cigars from a walk-in humidor with bourbon, scotch, rum, Irish whiskey and wine flights; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 200 W.
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7300 FM 332, Brenham What services do you offer? 979-530-7992 Chamber continued from Page 7 — Farm and ranch real estate. Riverstone Ranch scenichillretreat.com AUG. 9 Group is a team of experienced brokers and advisors JULY 28 ready to serve you. Whether that’s finding the properHow long have you been in business? Wake Up, Washington County! Netty you want or marketing and selling the property you — Scenic Hill was founded in 2004 and has been in Ribbon Cutting working Breakfast own, we’re here for you every step of the way. business for 18 years. Pure Lush Suites Come enjoy breakfast and a chance Tell us something unique about your business. What services do you offer? New Member Pure Lush Suites, 2108 to network with other local business— With previous experience in oil and gas, Joseph — Scenic Hill offers a unique lodging experience S. Market St., Brenham, 11 a.m. es and organizations. can offer advice when it comes to mineral, surface perfect for a romantic getaway or a retreat with famThis is a great way to inform others rights, as well as oil and gas opportunities. ily & friends. With thirteen private spa cabins (some YPO at CASA for Kids about your products and services and What do you love about Washington County? historic log cabins), full kitchens, private hot tubs, of South Central Texas learn about what’s new in the com— Since moving to Washington County, the commu- outdoor game areas, walking trails and immaculate Join in networking with the Young munity. Margaret E. Blizzard Senior nity has been extremely friendly. The area is absolute- luxurious linens make for a perfect country retreat Professionals Organization of WashActivity Center, 1301 E. Tom Green ly breathtaking. Joseph feels extremely welcomed by with all the modern amenities. ington County, 1500 S. Day St., 5-7 St., Brenham, 7:45 a.m. everyone that he has met. Tell us something unique about your business. p.m. — Just off the Bluebonnet Trail, settled midway beTHIRD SATURDAY Ma rezzz Guys tween Brenham and Round Top, Scenic Hill is located August Highlights 2668 Hwy. 36 S., Brenham on two beautiful properties with wooded acres, walkLiving History Saturday 979-836-1010 ing trails and the peaceful relaxation that nature can AUG. 4 Travel back in time to where a nation ma rezzzguys.com provide. Each cabin is nestled in privacy making for a was born in 1836. On the third great getaway to unplug. Ribbon Cutting Saturday of each month, staff and How long have you been in business? What do you love about Washington County? Brenham Dermatology volunteers dress in period clothing to — 13 years; 3 in Brenham. — The beautiful rolling landscape with access to Introducing Dr. Rachel Gordon, 1910 bring to life the people and events of What services do you offer? small town charm makes Washington County the perNiebuhr St., Brenham, 2:30 p.m. Old Washington for a unique oppor— Mattress retail, pillows, linens. fect Texas Getaway. With unique dining, shopping, tunity for the entire family to discover Tell us something unique about your business. wineries, history and Southern hospitality, it’s hard Connect After 5 - Legacy various aspects of life during the — Locally owned and operated – every dollar stays to beat the Birthplace of Texas. Enjoy some great networking, deliRepublic of Texas. cious food and refreshments. Bring The program features family activiplenty of business cards to share ties including writing with a quill pen, with other members; 206 W. First St., signing a copy of the Texas DeclaDowntown Brenham, 5-7 p.m. ration of Independence, visiting with militia soldiers or playing early Texas AUG. 5 games. Tours of Independence Hall will not be offered these days. Conchamber.brenhamtexas.com/jobs First Fridays Farmer tact Adam Arnold at (936) 878-2214, & Artisan Market ext. 228 or adam.arnold@tpwd.texas. Caregiving Camp For All First Friday of BluRose each month (excluding gov (WhereTexasBecameTexas.org). Home Health Care Provider PT/Seasonal Cook January) from 3-7 p.m. for the Bren6301 Rehburg Rd., Burton ham Farmer & Artisan 979-270-9559 Market featuring fresh foods, homemade products First Baptist Church School and moreBrannon all right on theIndustrial Courthouse Group square in the heart of Downtown Accounts Payable Associate Preschool and Nursery Teacher Assistants Brenham (downtownbrenham.com). Accounts Receivable Associate 302 Pahl St., Brenham or 1155 Hwy., 36 N., Brenham visit csbrenham.org for an application. AUG. 6
— Since October 2020; relaunched April 2022. What services do you offer? — Individual nutrition consulting for active individuals and sport athletes for performance, injury recovery, and weight management; Group workshops for athletic teams, fitness centers, clubs, or staff education for individual businesses or entities; Nutrition testing to support individual and team performance (vitamin D, omega-3 index, sweat sodium). Tell us something unique about your business. — I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) who offers individualized nutrition consulting for active individuals and sport athletes who want to improve their health and performance. Performance is defined by each person and their individual goals range from muscle gain, fat loss, increased power, strength, or speed, injury recovery or prevention, and weight management. We offer individual sweat sodium testing through Precision Hydration technology and ISAK anthropometric body composition assessment. Our services are available in office locally in Brenham as well as phone, virtual, and on-site (travel). What do you love about Washington County? — Washington County’s small-town feel and sense of community.
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