Thanksgiving Holiday
Most local businesses will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. The City of Schulenburg and Fayette County offices will have holidays on both Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24.
The Sticker will also be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24. Residential garbage pickup for the week is: north side of town on Tuesday, Nov. 21 (usual day); and south side of town on Wednesday, Nov. 22. Commercial garbage pickup follows the regular schedule (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 20, 22 and 24).
The Second Chance Emporium donations drop-off area and sales store will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 through Saturday, Nov. 25.
Schulenburg ‘Shop Local Days’
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is promoting “Shop Local Days” from Friday, Nov. 24 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 on Section 1, Page. 6.
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce invites organizations, businesses and individuals to enter its Christmas tree decorating contest which will be held at Momma’s at Sengelmann, 531 North Main St.
Pre-lit trees will be furnished by the Chamber, with decorating taking place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Deadline to enter is Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. The contest will be limited to 12 trees. Voting by the public will be held Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Thursday Dec. 14 during the restaurant’s regular business hours.
Awards will be given for first, second and third places as well as a people’s choice award. There will be cash prizes. For more information, call 979-743-4514 or email schulenburgchamber@cvctx.com.
Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa’s Visit to Schulenburg
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will host a lighted Christmas parade in downtown Schulenburg and “Party with Santa in the Park” on Saturday, Dec. 2.
Parade line-up will be at 5 p.m. (the line will start at the old Galipp’s parking lot) and the parade will begin at 5:45 p.m. A parade entry form appears on Section 1, Page 10 of this week’s issue. After the parade, Santa will be at the downtown gazebo to hear Christmas wishes.
St. Rose HSA Pigs-in-a-Blanket and Ham-and-Cheese Rolls sale
The St. Rose School HSA is taking orders for fresh-baked pigs-in-ablanket and ham-and-cheese rolls. Cost is $20 per dozen and $11 for a half dozen. To order, call Carolyn at 979-743-4987, Gina at 979-561-6815 or the school at 979-743-3080. Deadline to order is noon on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Pick-up will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8.
Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner with sides on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar. Cost will be $12 each for the drive-thru-only plates. There will also be a sportsman drawing.