Christmas Decorating Contest
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries in its residential and commercial Christmas decorating contest.
All entries must be received at the Chamber office by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Judging will be Friday, Dec. 15 between 6 and 9 p.m. Winning entries will be photographed on Saturday, Dec. 16 or Sunday, Dec. 17. There is no cost to enter. Entries must have a Christmas theme and be within a five-mile radius of Schulenburg. Decisions of the judges are final. Prizes will be given to the first, second and third place residential winners and trophies to the first, second and third place commercial winners.
Voting in Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
Voting by the public is under way thru Thursday, Dec. 14 in the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas tree decorating contest being held at Momma’s at Sengelmann, 531 North Main St. Voting should be done during the restaurant’s regular business hours.
Businesses, organizations and individuals were invited to enter and decorate pre-lit trees furnished by the Chamber. Awards will be given for first, second and third places as well as a people’s choice award.
Christmas Candlelight Service at Freyburg Methodist Church
Everyone is invited to a Christmas candlelight service on Sunday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Freyburg Methodist Church, located northwest of Schulenburg at 4520 FM 2238. For more information, contact Junette Rodecap at 979-743-0623.
Schulenburg ‘Shop Local Days’
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is promoting “Shop Local Days” thru Friday, Dec. 22. To participate, pick up an entry card at a participating retailer and spend at least $20 at five different locations (the card should be signed, initialed or stamped at each location). The card should then be turned in to the Chamber office by 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22 to be entered in a drawing for gift cards or cash prizes. For a list of participating retailers, see the ad elsewhere this issue.
Christmas Eve Service at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church invites the public to its Christmas Eve service, “Lesson of the Carols,” on Saturday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. Holy Communion will be given.The church is located at 712 Summit St. (corner of Hillje and Highway 90).
Christmas Dinner For Those Who Are Alone
The annual Christmas dinner for those who are alone will be held on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg Hall.
Plates will be drive-thru, or the homebound can call the CCA Center, 979-743-4036, or Sheila Brossmann, 979-743-3576. RSVP is required by Friday, Dec. 22. There will be a limit of two plates per family. The meal is sponsored by the Schulenburg KCs and volunteers.