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Special Edition: "Taste of the Country"

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"Taste of the Country"
Tuesday, August 29

The fun starts at 5:30pm at the Fireman's Training Center
when you can taste samples from these
great local businesses:

Tickets are still available!
Call 979-836-3695 or stop by the Chamber office
at 314 S. Austin Street in Brenham.

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Take a look
at what will be in the Silent Auction...

Get yourself ready to enjoy some live sports events,
because some of these tickets are for THIS WEEK!
You are bound to get these for a bargain...

Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay
at Reliant Stadium
Aug. 31 - Two Tickets
Donated by:  Jon Hill, Appel Ford

Astros vs. Brewers, Aug. 31
Four Tickets
Donated by:  Brenham Catering

 Astros vs. Mets, Sept. 3
Four Tickets
Donated by:  Dr. Ron Bartay

Astros vs. Phillies, Sept. 17
Four Tickets
Donated by:  Blue Bell Creameries

On-Site Health Fair for Your Business
(up to 50 employees) www.trinitymed.org
Donated by:  Trinity Wellness Center

Original Painting "Chamber Music"
View this link for more details...
Donated by:  T. Symington & Co. Interiors

Man's Seiko Kinetic Watch
View this link for more details...
Donated by:  JH Faske Company

One Night Stay
and Five-Course Dinner for Two
at The Inn at Dos Brisas
View this link...
Donated by:  The Inn at Dos Brisas

Garage Door Opener and Installation
Donated by:  Overhead Door of
South Central Texas

Two-Hour Team Development Course
View info here...
Donated by:  Catalyst Training & Development

Family Portrait Session
with 20x24 Wall Portrait
Donated by:  Scott Hill,
Brenham Portrait Gallery

One Night Stay at Ant Street Inn
and Golf for Four
at Legendary Oaks, Hempstead
Donated by:  PI Components

Oil Painting – “River Rocks”
Donated by:  The Furniture Warehouse

Bottle of Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1997
View this link for more details...
Donated by:  Dr. Mark D’Andrea,
University Cancer Center-Brenham

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, Bastrop
$250 Gift Card to use for anything!
Lodging, golf, spa, hot air ballooning,
dining, gift shop, etc.
View this link for more details...
Donated by:  Brenham Clinic

Antique Finish Wine Bar
Donated by:  James A. Hodde

Two-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfasts
and one Dinner at K-Bob's Steakhouse
Donated by:  Best Western Inn of Brenham

Two-Night Stay for 2 with Breakfasts
and one Dinner at K-Bob's Steakhouse
Donated by:  Comfort Suites of Brenham

Heritage Grill - Holland Brand
Donated by:  Pooltex American, Inc.

Hand-painted “Texana” Trunk
Donated by:  Oak Creek Apartments

 "Your Time" Spa Package with
Spa, Pedicure, Facial and Massage
View the spa website...
Donated by:  Fountain View Salon & Spa

Comprehensive Investment
Portfolio Analysis
(minimum portfolio size $200,000)
Donated by:  Mitchell Clark & Company

 Women's Leadership Forum
Lifetime Learning -- Tickets Package
Donated by:  Women's Leadership Forum

U.S. Flag flown over
Washington D.C. Capitol
Donated by:  Congressman Michael McCaul

 Farm-Theme Custom Quilt
Donated by:  Bluebonnet Quiltery

 Reading or Math Diagnostic Session
and Bear Gift Basket
Donated by:  Sylvan Learning Center

Rustic Texas Flag in Wood Frame
Donated by:  Bluebonnet Electric

Hand-carved Wood Bird Feeder
Donated by:  Rev. Sam Duree

 Brianna's Gift Basket
Donated by:  Del Sol Foods

Car Rental for Three Days
Donated by:  Advantage Rent-A-Car

One Night Stay at Brazos B&B
in the Tree Top Suite or Texas Suite
View the B&B at this link...
Donated by:  Brazos Bed & Breakfast,
Washington, TX

Dr. Pepper Mountain Bike & Helmet
Donated by:  Quizno's Subs

 Silver Earrings & Necklace Set
Donated by:  Kellie Rodenbeck

Bolens Push Mower
Donated by:  Lowe's

Oil Change, Tire Rotation/Balance
and Front End Alignment
Donated by:  Alex Wellborn, Wellborn Tire Co.

 1000 Full-Color Business Cards
Donated by:  A to Z Printing

 Hand-Painted Carousel Horse
Donated by:  Sharon & Barry Brass, Parcel Plus

 Gold Choker with Pendant
and Gold Hoop Earrings Set
Donated by:  Kellie Rodenbeck

Large Crystal Punch Bowl on Pedestal
from Faske's Jewelry
Donated by:  Larry J. Arnie & Associates, PC

 Shiatsu Massage Chair Cushion
for Daily Home Use

One-Month Fitness Classes
& Full Body Massage
Donated by:  Lete Phillips Exercise Program

 Spay/Neuter for One Dog or Cat
Donated by:  Brenham Vet Hospital

Comprehensive Financial Planning Consultation
Donated by:  Mitchell Clark & Company

 Three $100 Gift Cards
Donated by:  H-E-B Grocery Store

Unity Theatre’s "Educating Rita"
Four Tickets
Donated by:  Unity Theatre

Golf Umbrella & Accessories Set
Donated by:  Chase

Plane Ride Over Brenham
For one person in Piper Cherokee 180. 
Take off & land at Brenham Airport.
Donated by:  Gene Hammons,
Creekside Investment Management

 10-Million Candlepower Spotlight
Donated by:  Boo Christensen,
Hodde Real Estate

Salon Hair Care Items
& Tote Bag
Donated by:  Salon Blyss

"Big Kahuna" Burner with HP Regulator
Donated by:  Fayetteville Propane Co. 

Framed Lithograph of the Texas Capitol
Signed by Gov. Rick & Anita Perry
Donated by:  John Brieden State Farm 

Playing Cards Travel Set &
Stainless Steel Thermos with Cups for 2
with Travel Tote Bag
Donated by:  Shirts, Caps and More

Three High Cotton Bakery Cakes
Donated by:  High Cotton Bakery

 Hand-Made Cedar Lazy Susan
Donated by: Designs by RH, Dick Hinsch

List continues on next column...

Live Auction!

Here are the six items in the exciting live auction...

¶  Mission Style Wood Rocking Chair
with State of Texas Seal
Donated by Rep. Lois W. Kolkhorst

¶  2 Sideline Passes for the Brenham High School CUBS Football Game against Port Neches at Reliant Stadium, Houston
on Friday, Sept. 1 - includes parking pass
Donated by BHS Head Coach Glen West

¶  Custom-made Entrance Gate
designed to fit your property's entrance
Donated by Tommy Ladewig, H&H Machine Service

¶  Full-Day Guided Fishing Trip on Matagorda Bay for Three --
with Capt. Mark Talasek
Donated by Citizens State Bank

¶  Host Your Own Cooking Class and
Dinner for 20 with Chef David Folschinsky
at Your Choice of Location
Donated by Design II
 

¶  Electric Scooter
Donated by Lee Anderson Company

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...Silent Auction items list continued

 Lunch for Two
at The Inn at Dos Brisas
Donated by:  Heritage Texas Country Properties

Lunch in the Country for Four
View the property here...
Donated by:  Barrington Bed & Breakfast
Old Washington, TX

Big Daddy’s Backyard BBQ Basket
with Brisket, Ribs & Sausage
Donated by:  Big Daddy's BBQ

Folding Tailgate Table
with Corona Galvanized Bucket
Donated by:  M&S Distributing, Inc.

New Holland Toy Set Collection
Donated by:  Washington County Tractor

Brooks & Dunn Concert at
Woodlands Pavilion
Sept. 24 -- Two Tickets
Donated by:  KTEX 106.1/KWHI 1280

 Texas Renaissance Festival
in Plantersville -- Family 4 Pack
Donated by:  KTEX 106.1/KWHI 1280

 Breakfast for Six at Ingleside B&B
View the property here...
Donated by:  Ingleside Bed & Breakfast

 Iron Table Lamp with Crosses Motif
Donated by:  Day Star Christian Bookstore

Two Reserved Seats
for Brenham Cubs Football Season
Donated by:  Brenham ISD

Starbucks Coffee, Coffee Press
and Mug Gift Basket
Donated by:  Starbucks

"Bud Light" Rolling Cooler
Donated by:  Mike Hopkins Distributing

Season Tickets for Two to 4 Performances
Three Brenham Children’s Chorus concerts and the
Brenham Broadway Kids production of  “Honk! Junior”
 a theatrical musical
Donated by:  Brenham Children's Chorus

Red Alpaca Sweater
Ladies, Size Small
Donated by:  American Alpacas

Burgundy Alpaca Sweater
Men's Golf style
Donated by:  American Alpacas

"Flawless Complexion" Makeup Set
Mary Kay Cosmetics

 Handmade Necklace, Bracelet
& Earrings Set
Donated by:  Melinda Rodiek,
The Beaded String

Original Framed Photography
“Blue Bells”
by Dr. Ken Baker
Donated by:  Brenham Clinic

Original Framed Photography
“S. Texas Hummingbird”
by Dr. Ken Baker
Donated by:  Brenham Clinic

 Large Decorative Fall Wreath
Donated by:  Two S Realty

Pleasant Hill Wine Gift Basket
Donated by:  Pleasant Hill Winery

Large Plant from
Ellison’s Greenhouses
Donated by:  Jim & Ellen Ellison

Beauticontrol Gift Basket
with Women’s and Men’s Skin Care Items
Donated by:  Marita Mikeska

American Flag
with Pole & NeverFurl Device
Donated by:  George Dolan
& Brenham State School

Texas Flag
with Pole & NeverFurl Device
Donated by:  George Dolan
& Brenham State School

 Gift Basket with Wine & Gourmet Snacks
Donated by:  Alberta Hlozek, Keller Williams

$50 Gift Certificate
for K-Bob's Steakhouse
Donated by:  K-Bob's Steakhouse

 "Spaghetti Garden" Ceramic Pot
with Herbs
Donated by:  Antique Rose Emporium

10 Medium Pizza Certificates
Donated by:  Domino's Pizza

Quilt – Garden Theme, lap size
Donated by:  Bill & Kat Weiss

 One Class Gift Certificate
For Community Education
Donated by:  Community Education

Coors Light NASCAR Mirror
Donated by:  M&S Distributing, Inc.

Three Scrapbook Nook Memberships
& "Summer" Kits with paper and accessories
Donated by:  Scrapbook Nook

Cowboy Cookbooks,
Towels, Tabletop Items and
Bandana Fabric from Stitch Haven
Donated by:  Bill and Kat Weiss

 Antique Coat Hooks, gold finish
on wood base
Donated by:  Doug Baker

Antique Coat Hooks, dark finish
on wood base
Donated by:  Doug Baker

 Standing Bird House
Donated by: Rasberry Relics

 $75 Ernie's Gift Certificates
Donated by: AgniTEK

 Independence Coffee Gift Basket
Donated by: Independence Coffee

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Thank you to these generous donors
 who have contributed to underwriting the
"Taste of the Country" event:

¶ Brenham National Bank
¶ Brenham Wholesale Grocery Co.
¶ Boo Dog Advertising & Design
¶ Holiday Inn Express - Brenham
¶ O'Malley Engineers
¶ Bill & Dee Pennybacker

Thanks also to these businesses
 for their contributions for the event:
Mike Hopkins Distributing-Budweiser
M&S Distributing
Praxair Distribution
Star Party Rentals
Dusty Rose Boutique

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The Chamber Board of Directors
extends a huge THANK YOU to all the members
who have donated these great items. 
Your support will help the programs and services
of the Chamber this year and next!

Visit the Chamber Home Page

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All rights reserved. 314 S. Austin Street, Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 836-3695, Email: info@brenhamtexas.com