Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

Senior Connections is going through changes, with director Cindy Villarreal announcing her retirement, and is asking for everyone’s patience. Senior Connections has hired Stephanie Shroyer, whose title will be program director.

Local Food Pantry serves 134 families in March

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 134 families in March with a total of 400 individuals. The Pantry had six new clients with a total of 25 individuals. The amount of food given out was 7,488 pounds. Food donated was 2,299. The volunteer hours were 332.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter statistics

In the first quarter of 2024, the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter took in 59 puppies and 50 kittens under the age of 3 months. As of March 29, total intake at the shelter stood at 350 for the year – 193 dogs and 157 cats in need.

Decoration Day at Black Jack Springs Cemetery

Black Jack Springs Cemetery, located at Black Jack Lane off FM 609 between La Grange and Flatonia, will hold its annual Decoration Day on the first Sunday after Easter, April 7, at 2:30 p.m.

‘Mental Health First Aid’ class slated in La Grange

A “Mental Health First Aid for Rural Communities” class is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Conference Room, 750 West Travis St. in La Grange.

Easter activities take place at Methodist Church

Over 100 people were on the grounds of the First Methodist Church of Schulenburg on Saturday, March 30 for an Easter egg hunt, sponsored by Electronic Specialist and Sustr’s Air Conditioning & Heating LLC. The Easter Bunny was present and pictures were taken with the children.

GJAS executive director emphasizes importance of spaying, neutering pets

Editor’s note: Teresa Stanley-Brown, executive director of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, submits the following entitled “Spay or neuter is the only solution.

Decoration Days

Black Jack Springs Cemetery, located at Black Jack Lane off FM 609 between La Grange and Flatonia, will hold its annual Decoration Day on the first Sunday after Easter, April 7, at 2:30 p.m.

2nd Chance lists Easter weekend hrs.

Second Chance Emporium in La Grange announces its Easter weekend hours. The donations drop-off area and sales store will be open Friday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The donations drop-off area and sales store will be closed on Saturday, March 30.

Second Chance donates to Faison Preservation Society

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $3,000 to the Faison Preservation Society. Monies donated will be used to build an exhibit to display the Faison family history as it supported the African American influence in Fayette County.