St. Nicholas Day Celebration at Schulenburg Public Library
Friends of the Library will host a St. Nicholas Day Celebration on Monday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg Public Library. The event will feature an opportunity to meet Sinterklaas (aka St. Nickolaus & Santa). Das ist Lustig (which translates to “That’s Fun”) will perform Christmas songs from Germany and Austria as well as American favorites. The performance will include yodeling, cowbells, Alpine horn and singing saw. There will also be wassail, gingerbread cookies and appetizers.
Lighted Christmas Parade/Santa and Mrs. Claus to Visit
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will host a lighted Christmas parade in downtown Schulenburg and party with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 4. The parade will start at 6 p.m. and the party will be held at the downtown gazebo afterward. Free hot dogs will be provided by the Chamber and goodie bags for children age 12 and under will be donated by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870.
St. Rose HSA Pigs-in--Blanket and Ham-and-Cheese Rolls sale
The St. Rose School HSA is how taking orders for fresh-baked pigs-ina-blanket 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 Thursday, Dec. 8. Pick-up will begin at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9.
St. Rose School’s ‘Christmas Around the World’
“Christmas Around the World” benefitting St. Rose of Lima Catholic School will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Schulenburg Hall. A children’s program will begin at 4:30 p.m., with a German auction starting 30 minutes after the program. A beef stew dinner (dine-in or take-out) will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. The International Food Court featuring foods from around the world will open at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a children’s carnival with inflatable playground, carnival games and cake walk. For more information, call Stacy Oeding at 979-743-1147 or DeeAnn Hooper at 979-743-5371.
Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2902 will hold a chicken fried steak dinner with sides on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center, North Center Street, Weimar. Cost is $12 each for the drive-thru-only plates.
First Baptist Church Christmas Cantata
First Baptist Church will present its 35th annual Christmas Cantata, titled “O Come Let Us Adore Him,” on Sunday, Dec. 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 110 North Upton Ave. in Schulenburg. Food and fellowship will be held afterward. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Christmas!
Christmas Dinner For Those Who Are Alone
The annual Christmas dinner for those who are alone will be served on Christmas Day, Sunday, 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 Thursday, Dec. 22. There will be a limit of two plates per family. The meal is sponsored by the Schulenburg KCs and volunteers.