Isn’t it great the groundhog didn’t see his shadow so that means spring is on the way, and the Schulenburg Public Library reminds everyone about a spring event – the Friends book sale – to be held March 20 through March 28 during library hours.

Donna Wilcox and Bryan Wilcox of Pasadena announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Amanda Wilcox, to Joshua Fremin, son of Nena McWilliams of Brookshire and Douglas Fremin of La Rose La.

Twenty-six members were present to enjoy a meal of enchiladas, rice, salad and dessert at the Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

The 12th annual Parents As Teachers (PAT) “Weekend in the Country” was held Feb. 7-8.

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Feb. 11 in the Schulenburg Public Library.

Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center held its Valentine’s party on Friday, Feb. 14. The crowning of the king and queen were held at this time. Crowned king was Michael Slaton (front center) and crowned queen was Clementine Schroeder (front right). Music was provided by Victor Rodriguez.

Dairy Farmers of America donated teddy bears to all of the residents at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14.

The next meeting of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, Monument Hill Chapter, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Faison Home, 822 South Jefferson St., La Grange (just west of the Fayette Heritage Library, Museum & Archives).

The regular meeting of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association was held Monday, Jan. 13 in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church in La Grange.

The DeWitt County Shutterbugs are seeking entries in their annual Photography Contest/Exhibition. The contest is open to all ages and levels. Photos can be taken with camera, phone or tablet. Entrants do not have to be residents of DeWitt County.