Annual Bend Community Fish Fry - Saturday, October 22, cake auction, silent auction, carnival games, face painting. Small donation fee. Jackie Brister is cooking.SSHS UIL Region Marching Contest - Saturday, October 22, Brady, time TBD.2011 Pecan Bottom Run - Saturday, October 22, Mill Pond Park, 10K, 5K, & 1 mile walk/run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Gazebo, walk/race begins at 9 a.m. Prizes awarded, 13 age categories, free t-shirt to first 100 entries, call 325-372-5416 or e-mail san-saba-tx@tamu.edu, visit http://sansaba.agrilife.org.SS River Pecan Jam - October 22, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Showcasing San Saba’ pecan heritage and industry, live music all day, featuring Asleep at the Wheel at 9 p.m., Pecan Emporium, Enchanted Orchard, Texas food, Texas wine and Texas products. www.pecanjam.com.Grief Share Group - Wednesday, October 26th, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., first Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Commerce. Come join us. The love and support of others can help you through this difficult time.Fellowship of Christian Women - Thursday, October 27th, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church, San Saba. Ladies in their 20s will be treated and others may bring an “autumn” food. Philip Smith of Leander will share his unique ministry of Scripture and drama.Fight “Nature Deficit Disorder” - in today’s youth Texas Parks and Wildlife - Special event, Colorado Bend State Park, Bend, TX, Saturday, October 29th. Great opportunity for families to go camping. For a small fee, all camping equipment is furnished. Nothing to buy. Hiking, treasure hunt, swimming, much, much more. Richland Springs Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 29th, 6:30 - 8 p.m., local Tabernacle. Newest and safest way for kids to “trick or treat!” Community event and open to all. Park, open your trunk full of goodies and treat the kids. Other venues, booths, entertainment welcome. Spook House for those brave enough to enter. For information call 325-452-3996, 998-4257 or 452-3255.Family Council of Eventide - Saturday, October 29, 10:15 a.m., Rylander Library. If you have a family member in the nursing home or just have a friend there, you are encouraged to attend.“Trick-or-Treat” For Canned Food - San Saba FCCLA members, Monday, October 31st, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All canned food items collected will be donated to our local food bank services.SSHS UIL Area Marching Contest - Saturday, October 29, Waco, time TBA.The Call of the San Saba, A History of San Saba County - written by Alma Ward Hamrick, reprints by San Saba County Historical Society, order form with pre-publication pricing good until October 31 and is available at jerlyn@centex.net.San Saba Chamber of Commerce Presents - First Annual "Best Little Fish Fry in Texas" and from scratch cake/pie auction, November 12, 6 p.m., Civic Center, two winners of gun raffle will be announced, purchase raffle tickets at the chamber office, Pepperbelly's, River City Paint, Duke's Ammo, Alamo Pecan, San Saba Produce, Arrowhead Bank, San Saba Golf Course and Hoffpauir's. For information call 325-372-5141.Attention Ranchers Register Cattle Brands - It is time to renew cattle brands. Come by the County Clerks office to register, before February 29, 2012.Adult tennis players - Tuesday nights, 7:00 p.m.SSHS Student Mentoring Program - if you would like to mentor a student, please call 325-372-3786 or email Mr. Martin at wmartin@san-saba.net.Cheer Buddy Program - SSHS cheerleaders invite girls ages 4 - 4th grade to participate in the Cheer Buddy program this football season. Registration forms are available at Harry’s, Sister’s, Bon Ami and SSHS office. GO DILLOS!Bend Community Center - Tuesday afternoons, 2 p.m., dominoes, cards, etc., bring games, tables and chairs provided.FaithWeaver Friends After School - All students ages 4 years through 6th grade are invited to the First United Methodist Church in San Saba for snacks, crafts, games, fun projects and Bible fun each Wednesday after school until 5 p.m. Call 325-372-3120 for more information.Family Service Center Brownwood - Anger management, Children and Divorce, Batterers' Intervention and Prevention, Free Parenting Wisely Classes. For information call 325-646-5939.Rylander Memorial Internet Address - htp://sansabalibrary.org/. Check your account, visit on-line catalog, renew books.RS Coyote Booster Club - business meeting 1st Tuesday each month, Film, food, fellowship every Tuesday night until basketball season then it will be moved to Thursday nights. All meetings start at 6 p.m. & will meet in the old band hall.Colorado River Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy - participating with Wreaths Across America in sponsoring wreaths for veterans in San Saba Cemetery. Contact Rosemary Cox, Location Leader, 325-372-4190.Grief Support Group - First Baptist Church, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 ap.m. Regardless of when you lost your loved one(s) to death, we warmly invite you to come to this excellent support group. For information call Pattie Davis, 325-628-3536.Story Hour at Rylander - all young children invited beginning Wednesday, October 5th, 10 a.m., free of charge and will run through December 7th.Dove Project - Anger management, parenting classes, individual counseling, free legal aid, Malissa Mims 325-372-4357.AL-ANON Support Group- Thursdays, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 325-372-3285.AA Steps and Traditions - Monday & Thursday, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church basement, 325-372-3285.New Hope Cookbook - Get your copy at Mbellishment’s or Sisters’ Country Store.Helpline - San Saba County Ministerial Alliance hotline, 325-372-5259, leave name, phone number, how you can be reached, brief statement of needs. Requests reviewed and acted upon at next weekly meeting.Celebrate Recovery Faith Based 12 Step Alcohol Addiction Meetings - every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Assembly of God Church.A 12-Step Meeting - 601 N. Love Oak. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. Off The Beaten Path Ministries, Inc - a 501c3 Christ-centered program, offers an alternative solution for those trapped in drugs & alcohol, as well as a Domestic Violence Intervention Program. For more information, Contact Dee Vickery @ 325-372-4347 or 325-372-3276.CTCADA - adolescent intervention and treatment programs, education, individual counseling, family therapy, group counseling and referral to other sources, a comprehensive effort to prevent or intervene in you alcohol and drug use. 254-690-4455.

Annual Bend Community Fish Fry - Saturday, October 22, cake auction, silent auction, carnival games, face painting. Small donation fee. Jackie Brister is cooking.SSHS UIL Region Marching Contest - Saturday, October 22, Brady, time TBD.2011 Pecan Bottom Run - Saturday, October 22, Mill Pond Park, 10K, 5K, & 1 mile walk/run. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the Gazebo, walk/race begins at 9 a.m. Prizes awarded, 13 age categories, free t-shirt to first 100 entries, call 325-372-5416 or e-mail san-saba-tx@tamu.edu, visit http://sansaba.agrilife.org.SS River Pecan Jam - October 22, 9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Showcasing San Saba’ pecan heritage and industry, live music all day, featuring Asleep at the Wheel at 9 p.m., Pecan Emporium, Enchanted Orchard, Texas food, Texas wine and Texas products. www.pecanjam.com.Grief Share Group - Wednesday, October 26th, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., first Presbyterian Church, 207 E. Commerce. Come join us. The love and support of others can help you through this difficult time.Fellowship of Christian Women - Thursday, October 27th, 11:30 a.m., Fellowship Hall, First Baptist Church, San Saba. Ladies in their 20s will be treated and others may bring an “autumn” food. Philip Smith of Leander will share his unique ministry of Scripture and drama.Fight “Nature Deficit Disorder” - in today’s youth Texas Parks and Wildlife - Special event, Colorado Bend State Park, Bend, TX, Saturday, October 29th. Great opportunity for families to go camping. For a small fee, all camping equipment is furnished. Nothing to buy. Hiking, treasure hunt, swimming, much, much more. Richland Springs Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 29th, 6:30 - 8 p.m., local Tabernacle. Newest and safest way for kids to “trick or treat!” Community event and open to all. Park, open your trunk full of goodies and treat the kids. Other venues, booths, entertainment welcome. Spook House for those brave enough to enter. For information call 325-452-3996, 998-4257 or 452-3255.Family Council of Eventide - Saturday, October 29, 10:15 a.m., Rylander Library. If you have a family member in the nursing home or just have a friend there, you are encouraged to attend.“Trick-or-Treat” For Canned Food - San Saba FCCLA members, Monday, October 31st, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All canned food items collected will be donated to our local food bank services.SSHS UIL Area Marching Contest - Saturday, October 29, Waco, time TBA.The Call of the San Saba, A History of San Saba County - written by Alma Ward Hamrick, reprints by San Saba County Historical Society, order form with pre-publication pricing good until October 31 and is available at jerlyn@centex.net.San Saba Chamber of Commerce Presents - First Annual "Best Little Fish Fry in Texas" and from scratch cake/pie auction, November 12, 6 p.m., Civic Center, two winners of gun raffle will be announced, purchase raffle tickets at the chamber office, Pepperbelly's, River City Paint, Duke's Ammo, Alamo Pecan, San Saba Produce, Arrowhead Bank, San Saba Golf Course and Hoffpauir's. For information call 325-372-5141.Attention Ranchers Register Cattle Brands - It is time to renew cattle brands. Come by the County Clerks office to register, before February 29, 2012.Adult tennis players - Tuesday nights, 7:00 p.m.SSHS Student Mentoring Program - if you would like to mentor a student, please call 325-372-3786 or email Mr. Martin at wmartin@san-saba.net.Cheer Buddy Program - SSHS cheerleaders invite girls ages 4 - 4th grade to participate in the Cheer Buddy program this football season. Registration forms are available at Harry’s, Sister’s, Bon Ami and SSHS office. GO DILLOS!Bend Community Center - Tuesday afternoons, 2 p.m., dominoes, cards, etc., bring games, tables and chairs provided.FaithWeaver Friends After School - All students ages 4 years through 6th grade are invited to the First United Methodist Church in San Saba for snacks, crafts, games, fun projects and Bible fun each Wednesday after school until 5 p.m. Call 325-372-3120 for more information.Family Service Center Brownwood - Anger management, Children and Divorce, Batterers' Intervention and Prevention, Free Parenting Wisely Classes. For information call 325-646-5939.Rylander Memorial Internet Address - htp://sansabalibrary.org/. Check your account, visit on-line catalog, renew books.RS Coyote Booster Club - business meeting 1st Tuesday each month, Film, food, fellowship every Tuesday night until basketball season then it will be moved to Thursday nights. All meetings start at 6 p.m. & will meet in the old band hall.Colorado River Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy - participating with Wreaths Across America in sponsoring wreaths for veterans in San Saba Cemetery. Contact Rosemary Cox, Location Leader, 325-372-4190.Grief Support Group - First Baptist Church, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 ap.m. Regardless of when you lost your loved one(s) to death, we warmly invite you to come to this excellent support group. For information call Pattie Davis, 325-628-3536.Story Hour at Rylander - all young children invited beginning Wednesday, October 5th, 10 a.m., free of charge and will run through December 7th.Dove Project - Anger management, parenting classes, individual counseling, free legal aid, Malissa Mims 325-372-4357.AL-ANON Support Group- Thursdays, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 325-372-3285.AA Steps and Traditions - Monday & Thursday, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church basement, 325-372-3285.New Hope Cookbook - Get your copy at Mbellishment’s or Sisters’ Country Store.Helpline - San Saba County Ministerial Alliance hotline, 325-372-5259, leave name, phone number, how you can be reached, brief statement of needs. Requests reviewed and acted upon at next weekly meeting.Celebrate Recovery Faith Based 12 Step Alcohol Addiction Meetings - every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First Assembly of God Church.A 12-Step Meeting - 601 N. Love Oak. Mondays and Thursdays, 6 p.m. Off The Beaten Path Ministries, Inc - a 501c3 Christ-centered program, offers an alternative solution for those trapped in drugs & alcohol, as well as a Domestic Violence Intervention Program. For more information, Contact Dee Vickery @ 325-372-4347 or 325-372-3276.CTCADA - adolescent intervention and treatment programs, education, individual counseling, family therapy, group counseling and referral to other sources, a comprehensive effort to prevent or intervene in you alcohol and drug use. 254-690-4455.