Events for May 2018
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
May 2    Ambassador meeting
Ambassador meeting
Date: May 2, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Chamber Board room   
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Every third Wednesday of each month
4:30 pm to 5:00 pm
May 2    Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Mike Conaway
U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) will hold a town hall meeting at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
Date: May 2, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, 600 E. Depot, Brownwood, TX 76801
Contact: Hilary Stegemoller (325) 646-1950
Date/Time Details: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018
May 3    Nat'l Day of Prayer
Local pastors as well as government officials offering prayer for our cities, counties, states, nation and leaders.There will be time set aside at the event for one-on-one or personal prayer if interested.
Date: May 3, 2018
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Location: Pat Coursey Park Downtown Brownwood
May 3    Business After Hours hosted by Central Texas Heart & Vascular
Please join us for a Business After Hours hosted by Central Texas Heart and Vascular!
Date: May 3, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 125 South Park Drive, Suite A, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 3rd
From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
May 3    Nat'l Day of Prayer
For those that cannot attend the noon event, there will be a second event at McDonald Park in Early in the afternoon. Different speakers will be at the separate events.
Date: May 3, 2018
Time: 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
Location: McDonald Park in Early
May 4    3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
The Arts Council of Brownwood will host the 3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 4th from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Center Avenue in Historic Downtown Brownwood. There will be food and craft vendors; many free games and activities for children, including piñatas; and several contests, including Homemade Salsa and Jalapeño Eating. Mariachi Los Toros and the Guadalupe Dance Company will give free performances inside the Lyric Theatre.
Date: May 4, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodartscouncil.org
Location: Center Avenue Downtown Brownwood
Contact: Brownwood Arts Council PO Box 489 Brownwood, TX 76804
EMail: brownwoodartscouncil@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 4, 2018 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
May 5    Family Day @ The Lehnis Railroad Museum
Come and Celebrate Cinco De Mayo @ The Lehnis Railroad Museum. Limbo Contest 11am-12pm (How low can you go?) Loteria 1pm-2pm Make your own Maracas (While supplies last)
Date: May 5, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodtexas.gov/Lehnis
Location: The Lehnis Railroad Museum 700 East Adams Street Brownwood, TX 76801
Contact: 325-643-6376
EMail: cstanley@brownwoodtexas.gov
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Fees/Admission: Only $2 Kids 4 & under FREE! Mini-Train Rides $2
May 5    Howard Payne Commencement
Date: May 5, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Coliseum Baker at Carnegie
May 10    Tourism Rally Reception
Please join us as we celebrate Tourism in the Brownwood Area!
Date: May 10, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location:

Brownwood, TX 76801

600 E. Depot St.

Date/Time Details: Thursday May 10th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
May 10    CASA 101: Information Session
Please join us to learn more about CASA in the Heart of Texas. CASA volunteers are members of the community who are trained to act as advocates for abused/neglected children that have been brought into the custody of the State of Texas. These special volunteers get to know the child and everyone involved in the child's life in order to advocate for the child's best interests in court (and other places) while they are in the foster care system, to speak up for the child/children and give them a voice. This session is designed to answer questions about qualifications, skills needed, training provided, time requirements and commitment, and the duties and activities of CASA volunteers so that one may decide if he/she has what it takes to be a CASA...and other ways to help if not by being a CASA at this time. Every child has a chance - IT'S YOU.
Date: May 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://casabrownwood.org
Location: 901 Avenue B (in Family Services Center) Brownwood the old 2-story school building catty-cornered from Austin Avenue Church of Christ
Contact: Joanne McCraw Recruiter/Trainer CASA office at 901 Avenue B 325-643-2557
EMail: casa.tr@familysc.net
Date/Time Details: 5/10/18 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fees/Admission: N/A
May 10    Photo Group BAA
Monthly (May) Photo Theme: Patterns
Please send your photo themed picture to Roger Levesque (rjlevesque@yourvisions.com) before end of day Wednesday, May 9th or bring it to the meeting on a flash/jump drive. Please bring a friend that has an interest in photography.
Date: May 10, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: The Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 10, 2018 Time: 6:00 PM to ?
May 11 - May 12    Lake Brownwood State Park Annual Open House
 Friday is dedicated to youth outdoor education. All area primary, elementary, and intermediate teachers and classes are invited to spend the day at the park. They can participate in the outdoor exhibits, activities, and displays presented by Texas parks and Wildlife and associated organizations.
The open house will continue for the general public on Saturday, 8:30- 3:30 pm with continuation of exhibits and activities, and facilities open for public viewing..The parks' picnic areas will be available for those bringing sack lunches.
Activities include Catch and Release fish tank for school age children, Operation Game Thief Trailer, presentations by Buffalo soldiers, and learning activities on nature, archeology, wildland fire, and archery.
 
Date: May 11, 2018
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Lake Brownwood State Park
200 State highway Park Road 15
Brownwood, TX
Contact: 325-784-5223
Fees/Admission: NO ENTRY FEES this Friday and Saturday. No fishing license required inside the state park.
May 11    Ribbon Cutting for new member Arrows and Oaks
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome new member Arrows and Oaks!
Date: May 11, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1510 Indian Creek Drive, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 11th
11:30 am
May 12    7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be held at The Hideout Golf Club (4-person scramble). There will be fun contests and prizes.
Date: May 12, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.familysc.net
Location: The Hideout Golf Club 185 Hideout Lane Brownwood, Tx 76801
Contact: Family Services Center: Shanna Skipper or Jessica Willey 325-646-5939
EMail: skipper@familysc.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 12th 2018, 7:30am-2:00pm
May 12    Young Leaders Cemetery Cleanup
Join the Young Leaders for their May Cemetery Cleanup
Rocky Creek Cemetery, Weedoon Cemetery, Jordan Springs
Date: May 12, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting at the Brownwood Area Chamber parking lot at 600 East Depot Street, Brownwood then to Rocky Creek Cemetery
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 12th
8:00 am
May 13    Butterfly Release at Greenleaf Cemetery
Mother's Day at Greenleaf. Sponsored in part by Keep Brownwood Beautiful, they will celebrate all mothers by a release of butterflies, given by the Steves owners of Steve's Mkt and Deli.
Date: May 13, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Greenleaf Cemetery Hwy 377 Brownwood, Texas
May 17    BRMC Blood Drive
Please bring photo ID and donor card if you have one.
Date: May 17, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: conference room upstairs in the outpatient center
Contact: to schedule, go to www.bloodhero.com Use sponsor code BRMC or call 877-827-4376
May 17    Young Leaders May Monthly Mixer at the Turtle
Joing the Young Leaders at The Turtle Enoteca for their May monthlly mixer!
Date: May 17, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 17th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
May 18 - May 20    Crimes of the Heart
Date: May 18, 2018
Website: http://www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Location: Brownwood Lyric Theatre Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-998-2801
Date/Time Details: see website for times and ticket prices
Fees/Admission: see website for times and ticket prices
May 18    Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual law enforcement appreciation luncheon on Friday, May 18th at the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church Connection Center (1715 Coggin Ave) from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. This event is intended to honor the men and women in all aspects of law enforcement-who work together to keep the community safe.

Representatives from area law enforcement agencies will be in attendance to announce special honors earned by their department and/or officers. Each of those agencies or departments has been offered the opportunity to announce their Officer of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Investigator of the Year, or whatever awards may be appropriate for their agency.

The Chamber's Monthly Luncheon is open to the public.

This month's luncheon is sponsored by TexasBank.

Chamber members and the public may sponsor the lunches of law enforcement officers or officials. Call or email the Chamber staff for more information. Meal sponsors will be acknowledged at the luncheon.

Lunch is served at 11:30 AM and the program begins at noon. The luncheon ends about 1 PM. Cost is $15 per person. RSVP is required and the deadline is Tuesday, May 15 at 5 PM.

 For more information, or to RSVP, contact the Brownwood Chamber at 325-646-9535.
 
Date: May 18, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Coggin Avenue Baptist Church Connection Center (1715 Coggin Ave)
Contact: Ray Tipton 325-646-9535
EMail: marketing@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 18th
11:30 AM to 1 PM
Fees/Admission: $15 per person
May 19    Dash Into Summer 5K
This is a new United Way Fundraiser hosted by 3M at the Bert Massey Sports Complex. Awards go to the top 3 male and female runners in each age group. All runners receive a goodie bag of items.
Age divisions: 0-10, 11-15, 16-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 61-70, 70+
Date: May 19, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Bert Massey Sports Complex
Contact: Sandra Powell 325-646-3551- ext 13222 or email at spowell2@mmm.com
EMail: spowell2@mmm.com
Date/Time Details: May 19, 2018 at 8am
The event is rain or shine
Fees/Admission: $25 for early registration before May 5th, then  $30  May 5th through race day. Must register by May 5th‌ to be guaranteed a shirt.
May 19    International Museum Day
International Museum Day Hyperconnected Museums: New approaches, new publics. Brownwood (QR Code) Scavenger Hunt. Explore Brownwood as you search for QR Codes/Questions to scan and answer.
Date: May 19, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodtexas.gov/Lehnis
Location: Begins at the Brown County Museum of History and ends at the Lehnis Railroad Museum with stops in between.
Contact: 325-643-6376
EMail: cstanley@brownwoodtexas.gov
Date/Time Details: Saturday, May 19, 2018 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: FREE!
May 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: May 19, 2018
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.
May 19    Buckmasters Heart of Texas Charity Banquet
Buckmasters Heart of Texas 12th Annual Charity Banquet benefiting local charity projects such as Good Samaritan Food Bank, Salvation Army Loaves and Fishes food bank, Brown and Comanche Co. 4H Shooting Sports, Brown Co. Youth Fair, Life Hunts for terminally ill and disabled kids. Raffles, games, silent and Live Auction, best rib-eye steak dinner in Texas! Fun for all and you can be a part of the gift of giving.
Date: May 19, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 11:35 PM
Location: Brownwood Coliseum
Contact: Larry Hart 325-642-4307, Tim Schoen 325-800-8537
EMail: lfhart99@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday 5/19/2018 doors open at 5:30 PM
Fees/Admission: Sponsor Table price for 8 people start at $400. Call for information about our premium sponsorship tables and advertising promotions. There will be no general admission. Banquet has sold out for the past several years so get your table reserved!
May 21    Ribbon Cutting for Limelight by Alcone, Independent Beauty Guide Melissa Williams
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting to welcome New Member Limelight by Alcone, Independent Beauty Guide Melissa Williams.
Date: May 21, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Area Chamber board room
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 21st
11:30 am
May 22    ICU Waiting Room Dedication
The BRMC staff and Board of Trustees invite you to attend the dedication of the ICU waiting room honoring Dr. Stephen Oines, Internal Medicine Specialist for his 23 years of service to the hospital and community. Light refreshments served.
Date: May 22, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: ICU Waiting room BRMC
Contact: Donna Hair 325-649-3391
May 24    Ribbon Cutting for Dale Carnegie of West Texas & Western Oklahoma
Please join us in welcoming new member Dale Carnegie of West Texas and Oklahoma!
Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Area Chamber Board Room
600 E. Depot Street
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 24th
11:30 am
May 24    Introduction to Microsoft Word
Join the Brownwood Public Library for a free Introduction to Microsoft Word class at the Brownwood Public Library. Please sign up.
Date: May 24, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Library, 600 Carnegie St.
Date/Time Details: 1:00 PM
Fees/Admission: free
May 25 - May 27    Crimes of the Heart
Date: May 25, 2018
Website: http://www.brownwoodlyrictheatre.com
Location: Downtown Brownwood
Contact: 325-998-2801
Date/Time Details: see website for details
Fees/Admission: see website for details
May 28    Memorial Day Service at Eastlawn
VFW Post 3278 & Auxiliary will host a Memorial Day service
Date: May 28, 2018
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Location: Eastlawn Memorial Park
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 28th 9:30 am
May 28    Memorial Day Service at Central Texas Veterans Memorial
Memorial Day Service hosted by the Central Texas Veterans Memorial Board of Directors & American Legion Post 196.

Speakers include
> General Dan Locker
Mayor Stephen Haynes
Lieutenant Colonel Bob Turner.

The United States World War One Centennial Commission has honored the Central Texas Veterans Memorial as an “Official World War One Centennial Memorial “ - One of only 100 in the United States
Date: May 28, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Central Texas Veterans Memorial Park
Date/Time Details: Monday, May 28 11 AM
May 29    Ribbon Cutting for Smile Doctors Braces
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for new member Smile Doctors Braces!
Date: May 29, 2018
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: 2414 Crockett Drive, Brownwood (Formerly known as Dr. Oliver Orthodontics)
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, May 29th
11:45 am
May 31 - Jun 2    Brown County Rodeo
Membership dinner May 31st 6-8 pm at the Home Ec building free fajita dinner with your 2018 Brown County Fair Association Membership
Mutton busting nightly at the rodeo $10 entry fee for ages 7 and under. Total participants 30 limit per night. Meet at tent on west side at 6:45; 7:30pm start time riders free entry to the rodeo buckle award sponsored by Beverley Hohertz

*Goat roping June 2nd books open at 1pm at the fair grounds. Sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance and produced by Coy Speer.  $5 entry/$10 per team
 
Grand entry with 2018 royalty Courtney Jowers Miss Brown County Fair Association Queen, Hensli Hohertz Junior Miss, and Taylor Simpson Princess
Acts
Announcer TC Long
Drill team Concho Chicks
Clown Misfit Cowboy
Miss Texas Rodeo Tatiana Carter
Kevin Seale band Saturday night 9pm in the sheep barn.
 
 
 

 
Date: May 31, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Website: http://www.browncountyfairandrodeo.com
Location: 4206 Hwy 377 S Brownwood, Tx 76801
Fees/Admission: Rodeo tickets:
Kids advance  $3 gate $5
Adults advance $8 gate $ 10
Reserved Box seating is available  by contacting Carey Thornberry at 325-642-9991.
 
Rodeo sponsorship and advertising is available by contacting Brent Moseley at 325-647-8930.