This Week in Victoria 061125

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This Week in Victoria

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This Week in Victoria 061125
Season 11, Episode 4

Welcome to This Week in Victoria! Each week, Brother Gary Moses and Chris Doelle sit down and go over all the happenings in the Crossroads.

Hosts: Chris Doelle and Brother Gary Moses.

Here is a list of events and happenings by day, along with their details, as mentioned in the sources:

Recent Past Events (Prior to the current Wednesday):

Weekend before the current Wednesday:
Busy weekend with “Block and generals and and graduation parties.”
Chris attended the “Fox Festival” during this time.
Victoria Generals kicked off their season.
Women’s College World Series (Championship game: Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech).
Stephen F. Austin College (Historical): The women’s basketball team was one of the tops in the country when Chris attended college there.

Current Week (Beginning Wednesday of the current week):

Wednesday (Current day of the conversation):
- Victoria Generals are back in action, playing “Warriors weekend” with a jersey sale to raise funds for Warriors Weekend. Game time is 7:00 PM, free ticket night.
- Hamburger night at the Veterans VFW Hall (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
- Chamber luncheon.
- Events at the library and the Children’s Discovery Museum.
- Bingo at KC Hall.
- Chris is going to see Rodney Rather of Texas Tree Cycle this afternoon for a ride-along.
- Thursday:
  - Chris’s personal plan: Spending the day with his grandson, Barrett (Baby Bear). No business.
  - Gatsby Glitz: A Roaring Jazz Affair: Women’s Express Network event (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the community center). Gary Moses is one of the models for Dillard’s. Raises funds for scholarships.
  - Crossroads Cruisers Car Club Meeting: At “Another Poor Decision” downtown (7:00 PM). Donating $2,000 from their recent car show to Adopt a Pet.
  - Hurricane Preparedness Event: At Marada East (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), offering kits.
  - Various events at the library and Children’s Discovery Museum.
Friday (Friday the 13th):
- FIRE Meeting (Friday Inspire, Renew, and Excel): Hosted by Chris’s Business Success Academy Facebook page (Zoom call). Topic: “Niche or Die” – choosing a business niche.
- Victoria Mall Summer Kids Club: With the library (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM). Arts, crafts, “flowers in the sun.”
- Victoria Public Library Fun Friday: “Splatters Art” (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM).
- Home Depot Kids Workshop: At the library (3:30 PM – 4:30 PM).
- Jam Night (Open Mic): At the library (6:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
- Copperhead Jones: At Dodge City Saloon (8:00 PM). Features “Blame the Comic.”

Upcoming Weekend:

Saturday:
- Victoria Market Days (Farmers Market): At the Patty Dton Public Health Center (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).
- Goliad Market Days: Downtown Goliad (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM).
- Children’s Discovery Museum “Cowboy Games”: Family Discovery Saturdays (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM).
- Juneteenth and Founders Day Celebration: Under the tent at the Carver Center grounds (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Features vendors, music, food, drinks, and games.
- Free Chicken Night with Victoria Generals Game: Honoring veterans. Tailgate party starts at 1:00 PM. Blood drive (1:00 PM – 6:00 PM). National Flag Day and Army’s Birthday. Gates open 6:00 PM, game time 7:00 PM. Bounce house, food, drinks, fun outside. Free ticket night for veterans.
- El Calibri Performance: A group for Victoria, performing at the Victoria Fine Arts Center (starting 6:30 PM).
- WRB Live: At Aircrafters.
- Dacosta Volunteer Fire Department Annual Barbecue and Auction: At Dacosta Hall (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, auction starts 5:30 PM).
Sunday (Dad’s Day/Father’s Day):
- Dad’s Day at the Ballpark: Victoria Generals game (7:00 PM). Kids can play on the field.
- KC’s Pork Chop/Pork Steak Plate Fundraiser: Starts 9:00 AM until sold out.

Next Week (Beginning Monday after the current week):

Monday & Tuesday: Another round of various camps (roller camps, A to Z camps) across local museums and venues.

Upcoming Events & Special Announcements:

TLSN Legends Golf Classic: This golf tournament, which supports people in UT athletics who may be facing hard times, will be held on Sunday, September 15th, at Great Hills Country Club in Austin, Texas.
- Registration begins at 11:00 AM, with tee time around noon, and an awards ceremony at 6:00 PM.
- Every team will have the opportunity to play with a UT sports legend, including basketball, football, tennis players, and coaches like Rudy Tomjanovich.
- It is open to fans, friends, alumni, business leaders, and golf enthusiasts, especially those with an interest in UT athletics.
- Participants can expect a premium course experience, awards, prizes, exclusive photo opportunities, food, and drinks.
- For more details, player announcements, sponsor reveals, and ticket availability, visit texaslsn.org.