Local Food Pantry serves 154 families in October

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday.In October, the Pantry served 154 families with a total of 474 individuals. The Pantry had three new clients with a total of 11 individuals. The amount of food given out was 8,630 pounds.

Holiday Hold’em wellness program to start Nov. 24

“Would you like to maintain or even lose weight this holiday season?” asks Sally Garrett, Fayette County Extension agent-family and community health.“A multi-county wellness program, Holiday Hold’em, will begin soon,” she continued.

Free rides for senior citizens available from CARTS

CARTS, in partnership with the Capital Area Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging and ADRC of the Capital Area, announces a new initiative that provides free rides for senior citizens.

What’s happening at Senior Connections

“Happy Veterans Day to all of you, and thank you so much for your service,”Stephanie Shroyer, Senior Connections program director, said.

Christmas Parties

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion Home in Wolters Park.Social will start at 6 p.m. followed by the meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m.Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.

Adopt me!

The shelter always has a high number of bully breeds. Staff is constantly socializing them and teaching basic commands and manners. Many would make great pets. If you’ve considered adding a bully breed to your household, please consider adopting a fully-vetted, pre-screened shelter bully!

CCA Meals

Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

What’s happening at Senior Connections

Welcome November – let the holiday season begin. Senior Connections hopes everyone has a festive Halloween and asks everyone to mark their calendars for two holiday events with Senior Connections.The Thanksgiving celebration will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the KC Hall in Schulenburg.

GLO offers Christmas ornament, maps

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. and the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Save Texas History Program encourage Texans to “give the gift of Texas history” this holiday season.

Habitat Home Supply hours

Habitat Home Supply, a resale shop that supports the mission of Fayette County Habitat for Humanity, is open every Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.The store is located at 825 N. Main St. in Schulenburg.