Events for August 2018
Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce
Aug 1    Ambassador meeting
Ambassador meeting
Date: August 1, 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
Aug 2    Business After Hours hosted by The Brownwood Country Club
Please join us for a Business After Hours hosted by The Brownwood Country Club.
 
Date: August 2, 2018
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: 5875 CR 225 in Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 2nd
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Aug 2     Unplug and Get Connected
 Unplug and Get Connected” is an evening for families to unplug from technology (phones, tablets, TV, etc.) and reconnect. Bring your family for an evening of FREE fun, food, family time and prizes! Enjoy hot dogs, drinks, family games, crafts, photos, music, snacks and more!
Date: August 2, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The Family Services Center
901 Avenue B
Brownwood, TX
Fees/Admission: FREE    Please RSVP to 325-646-5939
Aug 2    Painting with Friends
Back by popular demand! Make a splash by taking home your very own Sea Turtle painting. Save $5 now by ordering your ticket online instead of at the door. We provide everything you'll need. This is a BYOB event.
Bring wine, bring friends, have a blast!

 
Date: August 2, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 306 N. Fisk
Brownwood, Tx  76801
Contact: (325) 356-0008
Date/Time Details:

 
Fees/Admission: Save $5 dollars now by pre-paying at www.squareup.com
Credit/debit cards accepted.
Gift Certificates available
Aug 2    Premier High School Brownwood/Early Open House
Premier High School Brownwood/Early will host an open house to give students and parents an opportunity to find out more about our school. A representative from Ranger College will also be present to discuss dual credit opportunities to our students. Returning students and parents are also encouraged to attend.
Date: August 2, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.responsiveed.com
Location: Premier High School 819 Early Blvd., Early, TX
Contact: Michelle Welch 325.643.3735
EMail: mwelch@responsiveed.com
Date/Time Details: 08/02/2018 at 6:30
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 3    Heart of Texas Friends of NRA 6th Annual Fundraiser
The Heart of Texas Friends of NRA are having their 6th Annual Fundraiser. CLICK HERE for flyer
Attend a Friends of NRA event this year and continue the legacy of fighting for the future of the Second Amendment while enjoying a night of auctions, raffles, firearms and fun!

Friends of NRA is an exciting grassroots fundraising program that fosters community involvement, raises money and gives 100% of the net proceeds to qualified local, state and national programs.  Be sure to check out this event to support shooting sports programs in your area!
Date: August 3, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Website: http://friendsofnra.org/events
Location: Heart of Texas VFW Hall
2300 Stephen F Austin, Drive in Brownwood
Contact: Beth 325-647-1318
EMail: jb_meadow@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 3rd
Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Single Event Ticket - $45.00
Tables Start at $450.00
The event is catered by Diamond R Cafe
 
Aug 3    Painting with Friends
"Colored Donkey"
Take home your hand-painted piece of art by joining us for this fun event.

Save $5 dollars now by pre-paying.

This is a BYOB event.
Date: August 3, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 306 N. Fisk
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: (325) 356-0008
Fees/Admission: Bring wine, bring friends, have a blast!
Credit/debit cards accepted.
Gift Certificates available
Aug 3    Brian Pounds at The Hideout
 Great music accompanied with amazing food and drinks makes for a spectacular summer night! ALL WELCOME! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! NO COVER!

 
Date: August 3, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Hideout Golf Club 185 Hideout Lane Lake Brownwood, Texas 76801
Contact: 325-784-4653
Fees/Admission: NO COVER
Aug 4    Frozen Treasure Rescue!
It's Family Day! Beat the Heat @ The Lehnis Railroad Museum with a Frozen Treasure Rescue! Use tools and your imagination to rescue frozen treasure.
Date: August 4, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: The Lehnis Railroad Museum 700 East Adams St Brownwood, TX 76801
Contact: 325-643-6376
EMail: cstanley@brownwoodtexas.gov
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 4th 10AM-4PM
Fees/Admission: Ages 5 & Older $2 Ages 4 & Under are FREE! Mini Train Rides only $2
Aug 4 - Aug 5    Bike Night Garden Party @ The Vault
Everyone “WELCOME” you don’t need a Bike to hang out and have a little “Sumertime Fun!”
Date: August 4, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: The Vault
EMail: JGALProperties@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 4, 2018
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 4    Dylann Engle at The Hideout
Great music accompanied with amazing food and drinks makes for a spectacular summer night! ALL WELCOME! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! NO COVER!

 
Date: August 4, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Hideout Golf Club 185 Hideout Lane Lake Brownwood, Texas 76801
Contact: 325-784-4653
Fees/Admission: NO COVER
Aug 4    Brooks & Dunn Tribute-WTRC
Brooks & Dunn Tribute by Neon Circus.Presented by KTAB News and Central Texas Farm Credit. Benefitting the West Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene
Date: August 4, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location:
Brownwood Coliseum
500 East Baker
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: 325-660-8334 or 325-793-3507
Date/Time Details: doors open at 6:30
Diner guests- 7:00
General Admission seating- 7:30
Show begins at 8:00
Fees/Admission: Dinner & show: catered by Humphrey Petes
           Reserved tables of 8: $500
           Individual table tickets : $75

General Admission:
          Upper Coliseum seating
             Advance tickets- $20
             Event night tickets- $25
Tickets
        Online @ WestTexasRehab.org
        Brownwood Chamber of Commerce
        KOXE and Wendlee Broadcasting
          
Aug 5    Painting with Friends
This very special event allows you to choose any Painting With Friends painting you want! Take home with your unique creation but hurry, space is limited! Bring wine, bring friends, have a blast!
  
Date: August 5, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 306 N. Fisk
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: (325) 356-0008
Fees/Admission: www.squareup.com for tickets
Credit/debit cards accepted.
Gift Certificates available
Aug 7    Premier High School Brownwood/Early Open House
Premier High School Brownwood/Early will host an open house to give students and parents an opportunity to find out more about our school. A representative from Ranger College will also be present to discuss dual credit opportunities to our students. Returning students and parents are also encouraged to attend.
Date: August 7, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.responsiveed.com
Location: Premier High School, 819 Early Blvd., Early, TX
Contact: Michelle Welch 325-643.3735
EMail: mwelch@responsiveed.com
Date/Time Details: 08/07/2018 at 6:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Aug 8    Ribbon Cutting for The Hideout Golf Club
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting for The Hideout Golf Club for their new rennovations and upgrades!
 
Date: August 8, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 185 Hideout Lane, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 8th
11:00 am
Aug 9    Lego Club
Bring your imagination, we'll supply everything else! The Lego Club is held at the Brownwood Library on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 4:00. Open to Grades K-5 and siblings.
Date: August 9, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Public Library
600 Carnegie
Brownwood, Tx
Contact: 325-646-0155
Fees/Admission: Free
Aug 9    Young Leader August mixer
Please join the Young Leaders of Brown County for their August Mixer at US Dock's Wild Duck Marina! 
Live music from Zak Webb. 

 
Date: August 9, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 320 High Top Street, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 9th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Aug 9    LaSorella-Painting Wood Signs
Bring a friend and join us for a fun evening of painting your own wood sign at La Sorella in Brownwood!
You will be provided with a prepared wood blank, a stencil with your chosen design, and all of the supplies and instructions necessary to complete your sign. This is NOT a BYOB event. Drinks and food are available for purchase on site.

 
Date: August 9, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 2803 Austin Avenue
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: For more information contact Jennifer Johnson with The Pixie Plum at (325)320-4823
Fees/Admission: Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited.
To purchase tickets  squareup.com
There will be TWO ticket choices for this event.
Option A: $35, 16"x18" with standard design
Option B: $40 16"x18" with personalized design. *Include both tickets when checking out.*

Please be sure to indicate your design choice in the notes sections during check out.

Design choices are:
1. Better with Age
2. Wine a Little Laugh a lot
3. I'm Outdoorsy
4. You be My Glass of Wine
5. Coffee & Wine

 
Aug 13    Teachers Night at the Winery
Come out for a special evening celebrating those who work in education. We'll have specials on wine and frozen wine-a-rita's. At 7:45 we will be giving away a $25 Teachers Pay Teachers gift certificate. There will be light snacks and you can always bring your own.
Date: August 13, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.SOTWINES.com
Location: Spirit of Texas Winery
6037 CR 291
Early, Texas
Contact: 325-455-3232
Aug 15    Joint Ribbon Cutting for New Member Sherwin Williams
Please join us for a Joint Ribbon Cutting with the Early Chamber to welcome New Member Sherwin Williams.
Date: August 15, 2018
Location: 505-D W Commerce
Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 15th
2:00 pm
Aug 15    Chilis Give-back to Museum
Let Chili's do the cooking while we support Brown County Museum of History
at the same time. Order and Mention on Wednesday and Chili's will donate
10% of the event day sales.
Date: August 15, 2018
Time: 10:45 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Brownwood Chilis
210 Commerece St.
Brownwood, TX 76801

- www.chilis.com
Contact: 325-641-1314
Aug 16    Back the Blue
Back the Blue, a community event to show support for local law enforcement, will be at Depot Plaza starting at 6:30. A reception will be held prior at 5:30 for the community to meet local officials and law enforcement. The first 150 in attendance will receive a FREE pulled pork sandwich. 100 hot dogs will also be grilled for the kiddos. The event will celebrate our law enforcement who have and are currently serving, as well as honor those in Texas who have given their lives in the line of duty. It will feature songs, remarks and prayers. Rock painting (rocks and paint supplied) will take place in the Carnegie Room at the library. Speakers will include Mitch Slaymaker, Terry Nichols, Mayor Stephen Haynes, Harold Hogan, Pastor Stan Roberts and Brown County Sheriff's Office Chaplain Rick Phelps. This is simply a way to say "thank you" to law enforcement for everything they do for our communities. For more information, or if civic organizations or church groups would like to fundraise at the event, contact Rick Phelps at 325-200-1276
Date: August 16, 2018
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Location:

Depot Pavilion
600 E. Depot
Brownwood, Tx

Contact: Rick Phelps at 325-200-1276
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 16th
5:30PM-6:30PM Reception
6:30PM - 8:15PM Event
Aug 17    Macrame at La Sorella
Come to learn a fabulous hobby with Haley Polaski of Knotting Hill macrame! She will teach you the basic knots needed to make a fabulous macrame piece. This event includes all of the materials you will need to make your creation to take home and display proudly, as well as one sample of wine from La Sorella!

Food and drinks will be available to purchase to enjoy during class!

*this is not a BYOB event*
Date: August 17, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: 2803 Austin Avenue
Contact: 325-203-2891
Fees/Admission: Call 325-203-2891
Aug 18    Zak Webb at the Winery
Date: August 18, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Spirit of Texas Winery
Hwy 183
Zephyr, Tx
Aug 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: August 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.
Aug 23    Business After Hours hosted by F&M Bank
Join the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours at F&M Bank on Thursday, August 23rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.   Network with representatives from other businesses in the area and enjoy refreshments.    
Date: August 23, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 118 Early Blvd., in Early
 
Contact: Jennifer Barberie
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 23rd
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Aug 24    Joint August Chamber Luncheon
The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and the Early Chamber of Commerce will host a joint August luncheon featuring presentations from local area school districts as the new school year kicks off.

Presenters will give a preview of the upcoming school year, a look at their district's budget and a look back at accomplishments from the previous school year.  Brownwood ISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young, Early ISD Superintendent Wes Beck, and Bangs ISD Superintendent Tony Truelove, Ranger College Executive Vice President of Workforce Dixon Bailey, and Howard Payne University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Mark Tew are scheduled to speak.

A question and answer session will also be available.

The luncheon is sponsored by Baird Brothers Express Car Wash, Andy's Pest Troopers, Howard Payne University, Legacy IT, and KYOX.
 
Date: August 24, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.brownwoodchamber.org
Location:

Brownwood Country Club
5875 CR 225
Brownwood, Tx

Contact: Jennifer Barberie 325-646-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, August 24th
Buffet Opens 11:30 AM
Program begins at noon
Fees/Admission: $14 to be paid at the door to the Brownwood Country Club for buffet lunch
Aug 24    Painting with Friends- Wood Signs - Farmhouse Style
 Hosted by The Pixie Plum
Friday at 6 PM - 9 PM
Back by request... Farmhouse Signs!
Bring a friend, grab your wine, and settle in for a fun evening of painting your own wood sign!
You will be provided with a prepared 16"x24" wood blank, framing pieces, and all of the supplies and instructions necessary to complete your sign. Framing will be assembled on site after you finish painting! To fit this project into our 3 hour window, your background will already be painted for you. Please indicate whether you would like white or black, as well as your design choice, in the notes section during checkout

Design choices are:
#1: Full Hands, Full Hearts
#2: Family
#3: Simply Blessed
#4: Good to be Home
#5: Amazing Grace

Other designs and sign choices are available.
Customized designs will have a $5 fee

Please indicate your design choice and background color in the notes section during checkout.


For more information contact Jennifer Johnson with The Pixie Plum at (325)320-4823

 
Date: August 24, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 306 fisk Ave
Brownwood, Texas
Contact: Jennifer Johnson with The Pixie Plum at (325)320-4823
Fees/Admission: $45   Customized designs will have a $5 fee
Tickets must be purchased in advance and space is limited.
To purchase tickets, go to www.squareup.com

Please indicate your design choice and background color in the notes section during checkout.
 
Aug 24    Marty Haggard-Tribute to My Dad, Merle Haggard
Come hear Marty Haggard pay tribute to his dad, Merle Haggard, through stories and songs. Enjoy an evening of real country music, Haggard style!
Concession stand will be available. Marty will be available after the show to meet, greet and sign autographs. This is a family friendly event.
No Alcohol allowed. $25 Advance tickets available online now. Tickets will be $30 Day of Show at the door.
Date: August 24, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:  the Cowboys & Hippies LakeView Lodge
175 Lakeside Dr  (at Mountainview)
Brownwood Texas
Contact: Please call 318-658-6780 with any questions
Fees/Admission: $25 Advance tickets available online now at www.martyhaggardtickets.com and at the Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, 600 East Depot  325-646-9535  Tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets will be $30 Day of Show at the door.
Aug 25    Painting with Friends at the Winery

Looking for something fun to do with friends? Reserve your spot for an afternoon filled with friends, painting & wine! Jeremy provides great instruction and you can count on having a good time. Don’t consider yourself an artist just yet? Don’t worry. Jeremy will walk you through the entire painting process step-by-step. You’ll be amazed at what you can create in just a few hours- even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life!

Seats for this event are $35. The event fee includes all the supplies needed to create the featured artwork, step-by-step art instruction and a glass of wine or frozen wine-a-rita.

Spirit of Texas Winery will offer discounts on additional drinks for painters.

Please arrive 20 minutes early for check in, grab a drink and find your spot.

This is NOT a BYOB event, wine is available on-site. Must have 10 reserved tickets sold for this event to happen.

You can sign up online or by calling us at 325-455-3232. Space is limited so signup in advance to guarantee your spot.

CANCELLATION POLICY: We apologize, but we do not issue refunds for cancellations within 48-hour notice, only a credit. Refunds can be issued with a 48 hour or more notice. WE DO NOT issue refunds for No-shows. Thank you for understanding.
Date: August 25, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Spirit of Texas Winery
6037 County Road 291, Early, Texas 76802

 
Fees/Admission: Seats for this event are $35.
Aug 28    Rocks! at the Railroad Museum's Family Day
Family Day at the Railroad Museum
You Rock, we rock, Brown County Rocks! Be a part of the craze! Paint, hide, find! Bring your family, friends and supplies! Join us and become part of the nationwide scavenger hunt that promotes positive messages and kindness! 
Date: August 28, 2018
Location: Lehnis Railroad Museum
corner of Greenleaf and Adams St
Brownwood, Texas
Fees/Admission: $2.00 admission. Kids 4 and under are FREE! For more information, call 325-643-6376
Aug 28    Ribbon Cutting for Brown County Museum of History Re-dedication for new front exterior
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at the Brown County Museum of History's   re-dedication of the museums new front exterior.
Date: August 28, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 212 North Broadway, Brownwood
Contact: Jennifer Barberie 656-9535
EMail: membership@brownwoodchamber.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, August 28th
11:30am to 12:00pm
Aug 29    Coggin MOPS Icecream Social and Launch
Have you ever wondered what MOPS is all about? Or are you a returning MOPS momma that has a friend wondering what all the excitement is for? If you said yes to either, then our ice cream social and kick-off is going to be a great place to discover how to get connected with Coggin MOPS! This will be an open house event. So returning members, moms that are new to the area or the idea of a mom group and any of y’all just unsure.... WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!

You’ll be able to:
- Get the info on our upcoming MOPS year and meeting dates.
- Meet mom friends. 💁🏼‍♀️
- Register your littles, ages birth through 5 for MOPS kids, our childcare program.
- We will even be there to help you get registered for your MOPS International membership for the 2018-2019 year!

More about MOPS:
MOPS is Mother’s of PreSchoolers, we are a circle of moms who get each other and can relate to what you’re going through.
Ladies, we can all agree... motherhood is AWESOME and rewarding, but so is connecting with adults and growing in your community to better yourself. MOPS wants to encourage you and be along side you to help you flourish in your seasons of motherhood and in your relationship with Jesus.

MOPS is a time for fellowship, speakers, crafts, laughter, childcare, brunch and of course the coffee. There will always be coffee.

Coggin MOPS meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 9:30am, beginning September 7th.

Come mingle and ask all the questions you need! We hope to see faces from last year and many new faces joining us for this next year!


**Please note: There will be no childcare for this gathering, so let’s all find some time to sneak away kid free for just a bit, because we would love to see you guys!**



 
Date: August 29, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:

Coggin Baptist Church
1815 coggin Ave
Brownwood, Texas

Aug 30    Painting with Friends-Little Calf
Enjoy a fun night with your family and friends as we help you take home your unique work of art!

We provide you with step-by-step instructions, all the supplies that you will need, and a great time! You’ll be amazed that in just a few hours you’ll have an amazing painting even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life.

Seats for this event are $30 online and $35 at the door. This event is a BYOB event. Space is limited so make sure and purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee your spot.

 
Date: August 30, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 306 Fisk
Downwown Brownwood
Fees/Admission: $30 advance  go to www.squareup.com
$35 at the door
Aug 31    Matthew McDaniel at the Wild Duck
Date: August 31, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: 320 High Top St.
Lake Brownwood, Tx