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Schulenburg Sausagefest The ninth annual Schulenburg Sausagefest will be held on Saturday, April 6 in downtown Schulenburg from 11:15 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Live music will feature the Czechaholics, Mark Halata & Texavia, Darrel Appelt and headliner Broken Alibi.
Royalty – (from left) 2023-24 CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Katie Kostelnik, 2024-25 Fayette County CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and 2024-25 Fayette County CHS Queen Madelyn Karstedt.

Royalty – (from left) 2023-24 CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Katie Kostelnik, 2024-25 Fayette County CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and 2024-25 Fayette County CHS Queen Madelyn Karstedt.

Fayette Czech Heritage Society has special meeting

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held a special meeting in Hanslik Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange on March 24. The current reigning 2023-24 CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen, Katie Kostelnik, honored the society with her presence.

Meetings

West Navidad Wildlife Management Association The West Navidad Wildlife Management Association will hold its spring meeting on Saturday, April 13 at the Rockin W sale barn on Highway 77 north of Schulenburg.
Workshop lead ers were (from left) Debbi Gabler and Joe Anne Hill, shown with Brigette Mesecke (second from right) and Kathi Babcock (right).

Workshop lead ers were (from left) Debbi Gabler and Joe Anne Hill, shown with Brigette Mesecke (second from right) and Kathi Babcock (right).

CVQG members construct ‘Quilt of Valor’ at workshop

Twenty-two members of the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild had a wonderful time trying something new on March 27 by participating in the Guild’s “Quilt of Valor” project.
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Reunions

John Wick Family The 27th John Wick family reunion will be held at the St. Mary Parish Hall in High Hill on Sunday, April 7, with registration starting at 10 a.m. A catered meal of fried chicken and sausage will be served at noon for $14 a plate for 13 years and up; children 12 and under eat free.
Tommy Shults Photo Pavilion, situated for taking photos of trains, is located on the south side of Highway 90 in the west part of Flatonia.

Tommy Shults Photo Pavilion, situated for taking photos of trains, is located on the south side of Highway 90 in the west part of Flatonia.

Flatonia Rail Museum to host Railfan Party April 6

All railfans, train enthusiasts and “foamers” are invited to visit the Tommy Shults Photo Pavilion at 422 West North Main St. in Flatonia this Saturday, April 6 for the Flatonia Rail Museum’s biannual Railfan Party.
MIKE STROUP

MIKE STROUP

ARTS to present Song Swap Sundays in Fayetteville

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is excited to present Song Swap Sundays in Fayetteville, a musical gathering hosted by Mike Stroup. Musicians will take turns playing songs, answering questions and sharing the stories behind the melodies.

Ortwein to present program in Weimar

Historical fiction writer Barbara Ortwein from Germany will speak at the Weimar Public Library on Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. Ortwein will present her Texas saga trilogy on German immigration to Texas by highlighting places and families that many people will recognize.

Poetry Night set Apr. 25 by Friends of Weimar Library

In celebration of National Poetry Night, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library will present its third annual Open Mic Poetry Night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at the Weimar City Gazebo, and everyone is invited.

ACCSS to host 5K run at Schulenburg Sausagefest

ACCSS will host a 5K in conjunction with the Schulenburg Sausagefest on Saturday, April 6 and it’s not too late to sign up. Runners and walkers who wish to pre-register can sign up online by going to https:// sausagefest5k.itsyourrace.com/ event.aspx?id=16164.