Texas Exes of Fayette County Thirsty Thursday Longhorn Meet-up
The Texas Exes of Fayette County invite all Longhorn fans to Thirsty Thursday Longhorn Meet-up on Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at @The Oaks at High Hill, 1800 Bruno Road, Schulenburg.
All Longhorn fans are welcome! Members, nonmembers, those thinking about becoming members, or even those who just really like UT are invited to come enjoy some great food and cold beverages with other Longhorn fans and meet the Fayette County High School students who will be attending UT-Austin this fall.
Tri-County Friends of NRA Event
The 17th annual Tri-County Friends of NRA event will be held on Friday, July 29 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for games, drawings, live auction and fun. Individual tickets are $20 and a reserved table of eight is $500. Tickets are available online or from Dennis Brower at 979-743-0184. Underwriting and donation opportunities are available for those who would like to help support this event.
Area organizations, law enforcement and others benefit from grants that go toward youth shooting programs, firearms safety and training, and more. All net proceeds from Friends of NRA events are allocated to The NRA Foundation, the leading charitable organization in support of the shooting sports. Through NRA Foundation grants for equipment, training materials, range improvements and more, qualified local, state and national programs receive aid to involve and inspire a new generation of competitive shooters. To learn more about Friends of NRA, visit www.friendsofnra.org.
Queen of the Holy Rosary Church Building Fund Benefit
Koopmann Catering will serve a drive-thru lunch benefitting Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church building fund on Sunday, July 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3403 U.S. Highway 90 East (east of Schulenburg).
The meal of smothered steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, squash casserole, dessert and a roll will cost $12 per plate. To reserve plates, call Connie at 979-561-6272 or Linda at 979-743-0147.
Shorthorn Booster Club Meet & Greet
The Shorthorn Booster Club will host a meet & greet with the 2022-23 Shorthorn/Lady Horn coaching staff on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sengelmann Hall. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be open. The public is invited.
Schulenburg Festival Carnival
The Festival carnival, sponsored by the Lions Club and featuring rides, games and food, will be held Aug. 4-7, with armband specials.
Armbands will cost $30 each. The carnival will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4, 5 and 5 from 6 to 11 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 7 from noon to 5 p.m.
Early Childhood Screening
Early childhood screening for children ages 3-4 who have significant learning and communication delays and who live in the Schulenburg and Flatonia school districts will be held on Friday, Aug. 5 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Schulenburg ISD.
Interested parents should contact the Fayette County Shared Service Arrangement at 979-743-4778 to set up an appointment.
Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will serve a drive-thru-only chicken fried steak dinner (includes sides) on Sunday, Aug. 21 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar. Cost is $12 per plate. Proceeds will benefit Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Hostyn Building Fund.