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Boys and Girls Country will be the primary benficiary of the Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club's 11th annual Charity Gala. The Deacons of Deadwood is a unique motorcycle club because not only do they ride all over the country, but they are also firmly committed to raising money for local children’s charities.

The Charity Gala will have food, two live bands, including the feature band, Blue Oyster Cult, a live and silent auction, pre and after-parties, a raffle for a Harley Davidson, with tickets being sold for $25 apiece and an open bar.

Show your support for Boys and Girls Country by purchasing a VIP ticket for $175. Your ticket also includes a Wild West themed pre-party with a cash bar and appetizers and a Deadman’s Parade before the Charity Gala. You can also show your support by sponsoring the event. There are two sponsorship rates with varying levels of sponsorship perks.

Not only will you be sure to have a great time, but you will also be supporting Boys and Girls Country with your attendance. With your help, Boys and Girls Country can continue to change the lives of children from families in crisis by loving and nurturing them in a family-like environment, according to officials.

To purchase your ticket, visit www.deaconsofdeadwood.com or call (281)-728-3234.

Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries (TEAM) is gearing up for the holiday season. TEAM signed up 150 families to receive Thanksgiving food and expects an even larger request for its Christmas Adopt a Family program. TEAM is look for churches, individuals, organizations, schools and businesses to adopt a family. Call Loma Holmes at 281-352-6700 for more information.

Eight Salem Lutheran School students, along with several parents and teachers went to a taping of Great Day Houston at the channel 11 studios recently. The group partnered with Great Day Houston to fill the studio audience, while Great Day Houston aired a short promo of the upcoming Run 4 Their Lives 5K and 1-mile runs being held Oct. 13. All proceeds from the run go to Kids Caring for Kenya and are used to buy bed nets for families in Kenya. For more information visit www.kidscaringforkenya.com.