Rosary Coast to Coast at Downtown Gazebo on Oct. 7
The public is invited to participate in Rosary Coast to Coast for the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. at the Schulenburg downtown gazebo. This event is being held in conjunction with the National Rosary Rally at the nation’s capitol in Washington, D.C.
The “Glorious Mysteries” of the rosary will be prayed simultaneously across the nation, calling upon the powerful intercession of Our Lady of the Rosary to heal the land.
Blood Drive at First Methodist Church of Schulenburg
First Methodist Church of Schulenburg will host a blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Donors are reminded to eat & drink before donating and to bring their I.D.
The blood drive will be conducted by the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, and a “Space City” T-shirt promotion is being offered.
Drive-thru benefit dinner for Nicole Prasek
A benefit drive-thru dinner for Nicole Prasek will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3403 U.S. Highway 90 East, hosted by Koopmann Catering. Prasek, a La Grange resident and LGISD employee for over 7 years, was recently diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer.
Plates are $12 each and will include hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, roll and cookies. Delivery at noon is also being offered to three locations – Hostyn Catholic Church parking lot, Flatonia General Store/NAPA and Milton’s Furniture in Smithville. For tickets or more information, contact Connie at 979-561-6276 or Brianna at 361-798-0608. Payment is cash or check only and donations are welcome. More information can also be found at #fightwithnicole.
Schulenburg Literary Club Chicken Fried Steak Dinner
The Literary Club will hold a drive-thru-only chicken fried steak dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KC Hall. The plates ($12 each) will include chicken fried steak with gravy, twice-baked potatoes, buttered green beans, coleslaw, dessert and roll.
Tickets are available at the Schulenburg Public Library, Apothecary Pharmacy, Schulenburg City Hall, Fayetteville Bank, Fayette Savings Bank, Hair Expressions and from any Literary Club member.
Hallettsville Sacred Heart HSA Apple Strudel Bake
The Hallettsville Sacred Heart HSA will hold its 71st annual apple strudel bake on Saturday, Oct. 14. Cost is $22 ready-to-eat and $18 unbaked.
Pickup will be at the Sacred Heart Family Center in Hallettsville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 14. To order, call Annette Henke at 361-7720929 or Barbara Grahmann at 361-798-0659 or email shsstrudelbake@gmail.com. Advance orders are required to guarantee order fulfillment.
National Public Square Rosary at Downtown Gazebo on Oct. 14
The St. Anne Society and St. Joseph Society of St. Mary’s, High Hill, will host the annual America Needs Fatima National Public Square Rosary on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 11 a.m. at the gazebo on North Main Street.
The public is invited to attend. For more information, call 979-561-8219.
Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum Event
The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum in La Grange will celebrate donors, sponsors and community partners at an event on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fair Pavilion on the Fairgrounds in La Grange.The schedule includes gathering, 11 a.m.; Mass by Fr. Jared Cooke 11:30 a.m.; buffet lunch, 12:30 p.m.; music/dance by Ennis Czech Boys starting at 1:30 p.m.; adjournment, 4 p.m.; and museum open house, 4 to 6 p.m. There will also be a silent auction (bring an item).
RSVP was due Oct. 2. Costs are: PLCT Museum members, free with RSVP required; Po.L.K.ofA. members, $15 for gathering, Mass, buffet & dance with RSVP required; non-members, $20 for gathering, Mass, buffet & dance with RSVP required; and non-members, $10 for dance only (no RSVP).
Knights of Columbus Turkey Dinner and Blood Drive
Knights of Columbus Council 2902 will hold its 33rd annual Turkey Fest on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Schulenburg Hall. Turkey and dressing with all the trimmings will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. or when food is ready. Cost is $15 each for the drive-thru-only plates. 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. Anyone who gives blood will receive a free plate donated by the KCs. In addition, each donor can also take home a free glow-in-the-dark Halloween T-shirt (while supplies last). For more information, contact Ed Kusy at 979-743-5879.
Community Resources Fair at Schulenburg ISD
The Fayette County Shared Service Arrangement (FCSSA) will sponsor a community resources fair on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Schulenburg ISD old gym. Some of the vendors that will be available are And Then, Blinn College, Turtle Wing Foundation, Bluebonnet Trails, etc.
The LID students have also created some items that can be purchased that night.
Zion Lutheran Church Stew Supper
The 31st annual Zion Lutheran Church pre-deer season stew supper will be held Monday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran parking lot on Keuper St.The carryout-only meal will include stew, bread, crackers and dessert. The $10 tickets (presale only) are available at the church office or Sticker office.