Schulenburg Area Food Pantry 30th Anniversary Celebration
The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry has set its 30th anniversary celebration for Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 304 East Ave. All are invited and food and monetary donations are greatly appreciated.
Public Rosary Rally
The St. Anne Society and St. Joseph Society of St. Mary’s Parish-High Hill will host a public rosary rally on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. at the downtown gazebo on North Main Street.
The rosary is centered on Our Lady of Fatima and Matthew 18:30, “Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst.”
St. Rose of Lima Turkey Shoot
St. Rose of Lima will host a turkey shoot on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Freyburg Hall starting at 1 p.m. For the turkey shoot, 12-gauge, 20-gauge and .410 shotguns will be allowed, with ammo provided for 12- and 20-gauge but not for .410. Food/drinks will be available, including fajita wraps cooked by KC members for $4 each. Music will be furnished by the Matt Bonner Band. The Texas A&M vs. Missouri football game will be on the screen. There will also be sack races, pumpkin decorating and cornhole sponsored by KC members. All are invited for a fun-filled family day.
Uniting People Service at Stevens Chapel UMC
The Rio Texas Conference, North District, will hold a “Uniting People Service” on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church, 309 Wolters Ave. All are invited for an inspiring event featuring several speakers with various disabilities along with nonprofit representatives who will share their stories and resources.
The goal is to show that together, people can build a community that embraces differences, promotes understanding and creates a future where everyone feels accepted and valued. This awareness event will celebrate strength, inclusion and the power of community – “Building a community of compassion and inclusion for all.”
City-Wide Garage Sale
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a city-wide garage sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. To get on the map, call 979-743-4514. Maps will be available at the Chamber office starting Monday, Oct. 12 and on the Chamber’s Facebook page.
Knights of Columbus Turkey Dinner and Blood Drive
Knights of Columbus Council 2902 will hold its annual drive-thru-only turkey dinner on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Schulenburg Hall. The plates with baked turkey, dressing and three sides will be $15 each. Serving will start at 10:30 a.m. or when food is ready. Any extra food will be sold inside the hall no sooner than 12:30 p.m.
In addition, a blood drive will be sponsored by the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each donor will receive a free meal from the KCs and a freeT-shirt. For more information, contact blood drive coordinator Ed Kusy at 979-743-5879 or kusyej@yahoo.com.
SHINE Hamburger Steak Plates-To-Go
SHINE (Sacred Heart Individual Needs Education) will serve hamburger steak plates-to-go on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hallettsville KC Hall. Plates will also be delivered by 5 p.m. to the KC Hall parking lot in Schulenburg. The $15 plates will have hamburger steak, gravy, German potatoes, green beans and dessert.
Tickets are available from any Hallettsville Sacred Heart Catholic School student or parent, in Hallettsville at various locations, and in Schulenburg at Blinn College, The Garden Company and Schulenburg Printing.
Zion Lutheran Church Stew Supper
The 34th annual Zion Lutheran Church pre-deer season stew supper will be held Monday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran parking lot on Keuper St. The drive-thru-only meal will include stew, cornbread, crackers and dessert. The $12 tickets (presale only) are available at the church office or Sticker office.
Youth Flag Football League
A youth flag football league open to boys and girls in pre-K through sixth grade at Schulenburg ISD and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School is being formed. The entry fee is $25 and divisions will be based on the number of sign-ups.The season will run from the week of Nov. 9 to Dec. 14.
To sign up, contact Hale Hentges at 573-644-2468 or halehentges@gmail.com or scan the QR code on the back page of this week’s issue.