Veterans Day Holiday
The Veterans Day holiday will be observed on Thursday, Nov. 11.
The City of Schulenburg will have a holiday and residential garbage pickup for the week will be as follows: north side of town on Tuesday, Nov. 9 (usual day); and south side of town on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
All Fayette County offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 and Veterans Day is a holiday for the U.S. Postal Service.
Freyburg United Methodist Church Country Christmas Bazaar
Freyburg United Methodist Church will hold its Country Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 to noon at the Rockin’ W Barn on Highway 77 north of Schulenburg (watch for signs). There will be top name-brand toys, homemade baked and canned goods, silent auction, “Recollections & Recipes” book and more. Credit cards will be accepted.
For more information, call 979-561-8846 or 979-743-0623.
Brisyn’s Waggin’ Wish Fundraiser for Service Dog
A fundraiser drawing, called “Brisyn’s Waggin’ Wish,” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at four locations – Kasper’s Meat Market and M-G Farm Service Center in Weimar and City Market and Grahmann’s True Value in Schulenburg. The drawing will be held at all locations ($5 a ticket) for $100 worth of Kasper’s meat.
The money is being raised to get a service dog for Brisyn, who has autism spectrum disorder with other combined diagnoses, and who would benefit from having a service dog.
BBQ Chicken Benefit for Greg Kubenka
A drive-thru-only barbecue chicken benefit dinner for Greg Kubenka will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wolters Park barbecue pits. Cost is $12 per plate which will include two halves of barbecue chicken (but no sides).
For tickets, contact Eddie Faith at 979-716-6534, or visit the Leon’s Electric front office, and checks should be made payable to “Eddie Faith.” The benefit is being held for family friend and co-worker Kubenka to help with surgery and recovery expenses.
Chamber of Commerce Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
“Holiday in the Country” arts and crafts show hosted by the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will be held on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schulenburg Hall, 405 South St.
Items will include handmade crafts, Christmas décor, baked goods, Scentsy, blankets, Tupperware, wood crafts, plants, crosses, metal art, handmade pottery, aprons, jewelry, purses, soaps, lotions, etc. Food and drinks will be available. For more information, contact the Chamber at 979-743-4514 or schulenburgchamber@cvctx.com.
Hallettsville Market Days
Hallettsville Market Days will be held on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hallettsville KC Hall (rain or shine). There will be a mix of indoor, covered pavilion and tree-lined shopping. Items include wood, metal and glass art; specialty food items; barbecue tools and knives; live plants; furniture and home décor; jewelry and purses; etc.
For more information, visit www.HallettsvilleMarketDays.com. The Hallettsville KC Hall is located at 321 U.S. Highway 77 South.
Knights of Columbus ‘Moo & Cluck’ Dinner
The Schulenburg Knights of Columbus will hold a drive-thru-only “Moo & Cluck” dinner on Sunday, Nov. 21 starting at 10:30 a.m. or when ready at the KC Hall. The $12 plates will include chicken fried steak cutlet & fried chicken breast with white gravy, mashed potatoes, cheesy broccoli/cauliflower blend and peaches.
In addition, South Texas Blood Bank will have a blood drive from 8 a.m. to p.m. on Nov. 21 in the KC Hall parking lot, and each donor will receive a free meal provided by the KCs. For more information, contact Ed Kusy at 979-743-5879.
James Farek Memorial Golf Tournament
The James Farek Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Flatonia Golf Course, with a 9 a.m. tee time. The four-person scramble will be limited to 15 teams. Entry fee of $40 per person includes green fee; carts are additional $20 each. Flights will be made by scores. A chili supper will be held afterward. For more information, call Calvin at 361-772-8727 or Kirby at 361-772-0054.
Sponsors are also being sought: $500+, driver; $300, iron; $200, chipper; $100, putter; $50, ball; and $25, tee. Checks should be made payable to Flatonia Golf Association, ref. James Farek Memorial Tourament and mailed by Thursday, Nov. 18 to Kirby Farek, PO Box 493, Flatonia, TX 78941, or call Farek.