Events for November 2017
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 1    Ambassador Meeting
Ambassador Meeting       
Date: November 1, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Chamber Board room
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 1st
11:30 AM
Nov 2    Ribbon Cutting for Kellee Donut Shop
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to welcome new member Kellee Donut Shop!
Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: 1504 Indian Creek Drive, Brownwood
 
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-6469535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 2nd
1:00 pm
Nov 2    Fall Movie Night hosted by the Young Leaders of Brown County
Grab your blanket, lawn chairs and make your way to the Depot Plaza Lawn for a Family Outdoor Movie Night to watch "The Little Rascals" hosted by the Young Leaders of Brown County! They will be serving pizza, drinks and popcorn at 6:00 pm. 
Movie starts at 7:00 pm
Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Depot Plaza Lawn at 600 East Depot Street, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 2nd
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm    
Fees/Admission: Free
Nov 2    Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Dinner
Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner. It is our pleasure to honor Robert Porter as the recipient of the 2017 Distinguished Citizen Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and service to our country, our state, and our community.
Date: November 2, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Coggin Avenue Baptist Church 1815 Coggin Ave. Brownwood, Texas
Contact: Call Dennis Graham: 806-674-1708
EMail: dennis.graham@airgas.com
Date/Time Details: 11/2/2017 Thursday 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Call Dennis Graham or e-mail: dennis.graham@airgas.com Or www.texastrailsbsa.com
Nov 3    Ribbon Cutting for AIM Stucco & Plastering
Please join us for a ribbon cutting to welcome new member AIM Stucco and Plastering!
Date: November 3, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The Brownwood Area Chamber board room
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 3rd
11:30 am
Nov 4    Lehnis Railroad Museum Family Day!
Join The Lehnis Railroad Museum for Family day! You will have the opportunity to write a thank you letter to a local veteran, and talk to some of them about their military service & what it meant to them. Please come out & participate in this special activity, explore the Museum & Ride the Mini-Train!
Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodtexas.gov/Lehnis
Location: The Lehnis Railroad Museum 700 East Adams Street Brownwood, Texas 76801
Contact: The Lehnis Railroad Museum 325-643-6376
EMail: cstanley@brownwoodtexas.gov
Date/Time Details: Saturday, November 4, 2017
Fees/Admission: Special Admission Price! Only $2 for adults & kids 5-11 kids under 5 are FREE! Mini-Train $2 per rider
Nov 4    Fall Garden Dinner Fundraiser
Dinner will be Roast Beef, Yukon Gold potatoes, green beans, taste of the garden, homemade desserts, with beverage. Dinner will be prepared by Daniel Cox of the Salvation Army. The cost per plate is only $10.
Date: November 4, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodgarden..net
Location: The Salvation Army will provide the venue at 403 Lakeway. Brownwood, Texas.
Contact: Daniel Graham at 325-641-9029
EMail: bac_garden@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 11/4/2017 5pm to 7pm
Fees/Admission: free admission
All Dinners are $10. Eat in or take it to go
Nov 7    65th Annual Kiwanis Pancake Supper
Cost is $6 per person; tickets are available for purchase in advance or can be purchased at the door. For more information regarding the event, contact this year’s Pancake Chair Person, Amber Bletscher, at 325-646-2959 or email kiwanisclubofbwd@aol.com.
Date: November 7, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BrownwoodKiwanis/
Location: Brownwood Coliseum
Contact: Amber Bletscher 325-646-2959
EMail: kiwanisclubofbwd@aol.com
Date/Time Details: November 7th 4:30-7:30
Fees/Admission: $6
Nov 7    Understanding Medicare & Long-term Care
Get all of the questions you have aboiut Medicare answered. sponsored by First Central Credit union. Email today to sign up!It is free of charge, however, seating is limited. Snacks and refreshments served.


 
Date: November 7, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 1602 Austin Avenue
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: 325-641-2943
EMail: events@firstcentralcu.com
Fees/Admission: free
Please register by emailing your name and number attending
Nov 8    Ribbon Cutting for The Wells Team - Keller Williams Realty new location
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for The Wells Team - Keller Williams Realty's new location!
Date: November 8, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 807 Center Avenue, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, November 8th
11:00 a.m.
Nov 9 - Dec 30    Breakout Brownwood
For a limited time,experience the excitement of an escape room that is the rage in many of the larger cities around the country. You and some of your family or friends are "locked" into an enjoyable scenario and have only one hour to solve riddles and discover clues that enable you to escape. Come live the adventure and support your local museum of History! *By appointment only*
Date: November 9, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: 212 Broadway Street, Brownwood, Texas
Contact: Call 325-998-5938 or visit BreakOutBrownwood on Facebook to make reservations
EMail: breakoutbrownwood@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Bookings are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays by reservation. Other times possible by appointment
Fees/Admission: $25 per person with group discounts available
Nov 10    Veterans Day Service - Honoring All Who Served
The Service is to honor all Veterans - active duty, retired, hororably discharged, National Guard and Reserves - living and deceased - who answered the call and served in any branch of our Armed Forces.  We honor all selfless heroes for their courageous service to the United States of America.  Your sacrifice is what made this country great.
We salute you!

Hosted by Heart of Texas VFW Post 3278 & Auxiliary
James Masters, Post Commander     Debbie Daniel, Auxiliary President
Brownwood, Texas
Date: November 10, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Central Texas Veterans Memorial
36th Division Memorial Park
Camp Bowie Memorial Park
Intersection of Memorial Park Drive & Crockett Drive 
Contact: VFW Post 3278 & Auxiliary, Any Officer, 325-646-8113, 0 (Only the Canteen is staffed daily)
EMail: vfw3278@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM.
Fees/Admission: Admission is Free
ALL are Welcome
Nov 11    The Artisan Market
The Artisan market will provide hand crafted, home baked, and locally grown items for the community on a seasonal schedule the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Items you you might find are breads and pastries, jams, farm fresh eggs, herbs, produce, homemade soaps, jewelry, locally roasted coffee and more!
Date: November 11, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Main Street in the lot next to Saint John's church
Contact: Becca Morelock- 325-998-2600 or the Artisan Market facebook page
EMail: theartisanmarketbwd@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Nov 11    Art Center Demonstration
Demonstration by Danica Lee
 
Artist Danica Lee will demonstrate how she makes Native American flutes and will also play music with her unique instruments.   She is of direct descent of the Shawnee Nation and follows in the footsteps of her ancestors.  Her artwork is energized by an ever present sense of adventure.  Danica's personal affinity with nature constitutes the foundation of her passion which inspires her artwork, flutes and music.
 
Come join us as we learn about how she got started as an artist and about the history of Native American flutes.  Ms. Lee's artwork is currently displayed at the Art Center's November Art Exhibit.  The demonstration is free and open to the public.
 
Date: November 11, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: The Brownwood Art Center
215 Fisk Ave.
Brownwood, TX 76801
 
Nov 11    Barktober Boogie
Celebration of Dr John Oliver's life with the goal to raise money for animal rescue in Brown county.
Date: November 11, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:55 PM
Location: La Sorella Wine Bar
2803 Austin Avenue
Brownwood, Texas
Nov 14    Monthly Christian Leaders Luncheon
The Christian Leaders & Pastor's Luncheon exits to unite leaders in the city of Brownwood for the sake of serving our city together, sharing needs that exist, uniting our prayers for common good, and collaborating for community concerns. The monthly luncheon is on the second Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm Noon. It will be held at the banquet hall in the old Bank of America Building on the corner of Baker and Center Streets on the second floor. It is hosted by Arrow family ministries. We hope to have city officials attending, business and civic leaders as well as pastors.  Our next luncheon is on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. For RSVP call 325-646-4141.
 
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: #1 Center St at the corner of Baker and Center Streets in downtown Brownwood on the second floor.
 
Contact: Dr. Jerry Bowers
EMail: jbowers555@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: November 14 at 12:00 pm noon
Nov 14    Glitz Glamour Gals
Come enjoy a fun evening of shopping with local vendors just in time for the holidays hosted by the Woman's Club of Brownwood.
Date: November 14, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: The Depot
Contact: Marie Smith
EMail: msmithhealthcoach@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: November 14th 6 pm to 8:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Nov 16    Business After Hours hosted by Spirit of Texas Winery
Please join us for a Business After Hours hosted by Spirit of Texas Winery!
Their will be light snacks and a business card drawing.
Date: November 16, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 6037 CR 291, Early
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 16th
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Nov 17    November Chamber Luncheon - Giving Back to the Community
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host their November luncheon featuring a program on how local businesses can give back to the community.   Several non-profit organizations will outline local programs that help those in need.  Confirmed presenters for this luncheon include Heart of Texas Children's Advocacy Center, Brownwood Area Community Garden, Family Services Center, United Way and Center for Life Resources. 

This is an annual luncheon held each year to help educate the business community on local charities and non-profit organizations so they can better understand their missions and benefits.

The November luncheon is sponsored by Dustin Larremore Texas Farm Bureau Insurance.

Several door prizes will be given away and this month's Aces Wild Cash Drawing is over $1600 and is sponsored by Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
 
Date: November 17, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Country Club
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, November 17th
Buffet opens at 11:30 AM
Program begins at noon
 
Fees/Admission: $14 for buffet lunch payable to the Brownwood Country Club
Nov 18 - Nov 19    Silver Spur Gun and Blade Show
Buy - Sell - Trade - Lots of new and used guns, gun accessories, holsters, gun parts, clips, grips, ammo, reloading equipment, coins, military knives of all kinds, jewelry, collectibles and MORE!!!
Date: November 18, 2017
Website: http://www.silverspurtradeshows.com/www.goetx.com
Location: Brownwood Coliseum
500 E. Baker St.
Contact: Contact us at info@silverspurtradeshows.com or by phone at 806-253-1322
Date/Time Details: Saturday,  - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 12 get in FREE! 
(after first hour) $1.oo off NRA and TSRA, active military w/ID & seniors
"2 fer special" 2 for 1 first hour both days
Nov 18    8th Annual Holiday Open House
Early Blooms & Things
8th Annual Holiday Open House

Come get a jump start on your holiday shopping.
We will have refreshments, drawings, and tons of new products!
Free gift wrapping everyday.
Date: November 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Early Blooms & Things
504 Early Blvd.
Early, TX 76802
Contact: 325-641-1803
Date/Time Details:
Saturday, November 18th
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Nov 19    Heart of Texas Dutch Oven Society Monthly Meeting
The group gets together monthly to cook, share recipes and do demonstrations.  Members may learn about the latest techniques and equipment.
 
Public is welcome.
Date: November 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwood.com
Location:
Riverside Park for January meeting.  Future locations TBA.
Contact: Mansel Clay
EMail: trevmclay1@verizon.net
Date/Time Details:
Start at 10 AM--finish approximately 2:00 or so.
Fees/Admission:
No charge.
Nov 21    Discover Downtown Brownwood
stroll, shop, Dine & register for prizes. sign up with each merchant for a chance to win the Grand Prize to be given away at 7:45 pm at the city hall flagpole. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN GRAND PRIZE
Date: November 21, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Nov 25    The Artisan Market
The Artisan market will provide hand crafted, home baked, and locally grown items for the community on a seasonal schedule the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Items you you might find are breads and pastries, jams, farm fresh eggs, herbs, produce, homemade soaps, jewelry, locally roasted coffee and more!
Date: November 25, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 700 Main Street in the lot next to Saint John's church
Contact: Becca Morelock- 325-998-2600 or the Artisan Market facebook page
EMail: theartisanmarketbwd@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Nov 30    Souper Thursday
Souper Thursday is a monthly get-together and fundraiser for the Brownwood Community Garden.
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Held in the arbor at the community garden behind the Salvation Army. 1510 Dublin Street
Contact: 325-641-9029
Fees/Admission: For a $10 donation, you receive a mug with soup donated by a local restaurant. The  next month you can bring the mug back and fill it with soup for only $5.00 !
Nov 30    2017 Lighted Christmas Parade
The annual Christmas Under the Stars Lighted Parade features over 100 entries from classic cars, floats, marching bands and other vehicles, all decorated and lit for the holiday season. 

Thousands of residents and visitors pack Downtown Brownwood each year to watch the parade as an annual tradition. 

This year, the parade is sponsored by Texas Rock Crusher Railway. 

The parade will be held on Thursday, November 30th starting at 6:30 PM.  Awards will be given to entries in several categories.  

Parade entry fee is $10 per entry if received by November 20th.  Fee is $25 after that date.  Parade is limited to the first 100 entries.

Call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 for more information or go to http://www.brownwoodchristmas.com/parade.html to download the registration form.
 
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Brownwood    
Contact: Sunni Modawell Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce 325-646-9535
EMail: tourism@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 30th starting at 6:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Parade entry fee is $10 per entry if received by November 20th.  Fee is $25 after that date.  Parade is limited to the first 100 entries.