July 23 - 24 2010

All Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. 

Many ways to participate in this fun event!  Maybe you would like to help sponsor the event, contact the Critters today to advertise your business!  What goes better with food than SHOPPING?  If you are interested in participating as a vendor a form is available for you to complete.  It could be that your looking to take home the big prizes in the BBQ Cook-Off. 

Don’t forget the kids!  A Kids Pork Chop Cook-Off will begin Friday night at 7pm. 

• Kid’s Cook-Off
• Inflatables
• Bake Sale
• Garage Sale
• Kiddie Train
• Arts & Crafts
• Concessions
• Horseshoe Tournament
• Silent Auction
• Karaoke

Faunt Le Roy Park will open Free to visitors Friday at 5pm and Saturday at 9am.  Gates open at 9am on Saturday and admission is free to the public.  Kiddie train rides, silent auction, gun raffle, food, drinks, arts & crafts, and so much more!  Download necessary forms from the calendar at http://www.gatesvillex.info

Contact Nancy Mitchell 254-404-5722 or Joyce Pruitt 254-865-5602 for more information.

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July 29, 30, 31 7:30 p.m. nightly

Special events:

• Mutton Bustin' every night; championship round on Saturday night
• County Team Mugging
• Wild Cow Milking
• Wild Steer Saddling
• Calf Scramble on Saturday
• Special Performanace Friday night by the Heart of Texas Cowgirls from Waco.

Traditional Rodeo Events:

• Bareback Riding
• Calf Roping
• Team Roping
• Steer Wrestling
• Bull Riding
• Barrel Riding
• Saddle Bronc Riding
• Ladies Break-a-way Roping
• and a NEW Event this year  ..... Ranch Bronc Riding!

Rodeo sponsored by STANLEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP and produced by CHAMPION RODEO CO., Buffalo Texas

August 10 2010 - May 10 2011

Leadership Coryell is designed to educate participants on the needs and issues facing our communities, resources currently available, economic development strategies, leadership skills building  and how working together is always a better answer for future endeavors. 

Monthly workshops from Aug. 10, 2010 to May 10, 2011, will include tours and speakers on topics such as the history of Coryell County, local government, educational systems, criminal justice, healthcare and social services, military and industry, agriculture and economy. 

Participants will also work together on a community project in order to better understand group dynamics, teamwork, leadership styles, facilitation and implementation of the project. 

There is a $250 per person participation fee, this covers a meal at each workshop, retreat/team-building program, tours, facility costs, speakers and all material that will be included in the 2010 LEADERSHIP CORYELL program.

What you will take away from the program….

• Improved self- awareness and confidence
• Enhanced career opportunities
• Improved leadership and managerial skills
• Enhanced interpersonal abilities

For more information, call Julie Gardner at 254-865-2414 or Susie Gunnels at 254-865-2617.

benefitting the Turnersville Community Center

Admission to the day long event is Free to the public!  A day filled with Music, Food, activities for the children, Arts & Crafts vendors, and a Dance.

Turnersville Buffalo Stampede is looking for neat vendors like YOU!  Follow this link for all the details:  http://turnersvillestampede.com.

• Custom Car Show!
• Breakfast from 7 am till 9 am!
• Saturday Night Dance!  Music by Country Road Show, DJ Robert Gardner.  Admission is $5 per person.  $5 cooler fee. Absolutely NO GLASS CONTAINERS.

For the children:

• Bouncy House
• a Dunkin Booth
• Weiner Dog Races
• Hula Hoop Contest
• Buffalo Drawing Contest

For the children in all of us:

• Music under the Tabernacle all day long
• Bake Sale
• Silent Auction
• Afghan Raffle

August 5 - 7 2010

Played at Pinehurst Resort, the home of American Golf, the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship is the largest and most prestigious event for players 12 and under.

This three-day tournament, held in the setting of tall southern pines and Donald Ross greens, attracts over 1,200 participants from across the United States and more than 30 countries abroad. Players, ages 5 to 12, qualify for the World Championship through World Championship Qualifiers, Local Tours, European and Regional Championships, and performance in previous World Championships.

Cameron Hudson, age 7, will represent Gatesville and Texas at this event.  He will compete against 100 boys his age from around the world.  Please call Stephanie (AKA Mom) at 254-223-2969 with questions or to make a donation.  Any donation is greatly appreciated.