Tri-County Friends of NRA Event
Tri-County Friends of NRA
The 19th annual Tri-County Friends of NRA event will be held on Friday, July 28 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for games, drawings, live auction and fun. Individual tickets are $30. Reserved tables are available; call for more information. Tickets are available online at www.friendsofnra.org 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.
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 Thursday, Aug. 3 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Schulenburg School District.
Interested parents should contact the Fayette County Shared Service Arrangement at 979-743-4778 to set up an appointment.
St. Michael Harvest Feast
The St. Michael Catholic Church Harvest Feast will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13 at Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. A polka Mass with The Lost Cause Band will be held at 10:30 a.m. A fried chicken/stew meal will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $12 per plate, with drive-thru plates at the St. Michael Family Center.
Entertainment will be provided by Shiner Hobo Band, The Lost Cause Band and The Wren’s & Friends. An auction will be held at 1 p.m. and cornhole tourney at 4:30 p.m. There will also be bingo from 2-6 p.m., country store, treasure chest, ring toss, antique/classic car show, fish pond, train ride, plinko, ball throw, etc. along with fireworks at 9 p.m. Hamburgers, snow cones and a snack bar will be available.