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Manpower is hosting a job fair July 31 to help fill over 100 positions for local companies. Individuals that are motivated and dependable are sought after for administrative, manufacturing and skilled trades opportunities. Visit 325 Meyer Street in Sealy Saturday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to noon to learn more and apply. For more information, click manpower.com.

Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is hosting a blood drive at Christian City Fellowship in Sealy Sunday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donors will receive a free voucher for a pint of Blue Bell ice cream. Sign up online at commitforlife.org and enter sponsor code S970. For more information, contact Mary Clark at 979-885-3113 ext. 223 or email mary@ccf.life.

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Bingo Night with the Chamber Thursday, August 5, at the Sealy American Legion Hall at 1630 Meyer Street in Sealy. Doors open at 5 p.m., light buffet starts at 5:30 p.m. before games run from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit sealychamber.com.

The Lions Sealy Dance Club is having a dance on Saturday, August 7, at the Sealy American Legion Hall with Texas Sound Check providing the music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Guests are always welcome..

The Wallis Chamber of Commerce’s Big Barn Bash dinner and dance is set for Saturday, August 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Wallis Columbus Hall on 703 Columbus Road. Dress is casual, there will be a 50/50 raffle and silent auction while The Magnetic Eels Sancho Villa provide classic rock and pop rock tunes. The social hour starts at 6 p.m. and the dinner, provided by Ben’s Chuck Wagon, will start at 7 p.m. Contact the Wallis Chamber at 979-232-8744 for more information.

The first Saturday of every month, the Bellville Farmers Market goes on under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park, just one block from the historic downtown square. Visit BellvilleFarmers Market.com or find the Bellville Farmers Market on Facebook.

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