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Friends of Weimar Library ‘Walk Across TX’ to start

The Walk Across Texas program sponsored by Friends of the Weimar Public Library, in conjunction with Colorado County AgriLife, will begin on Monday, April 8. Walk Across Texas is designed to help people be more active in a team-based approach.
Eric Jacobsen, whose work is pictured above, will conduct the workshop on still life painting.

Eric Jacobsen, whose work is pictured above, will conduct the workshop on still life painting.

ARTS schedules workshop on still life painting

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) announces an upcoming painting workshop with Eric Jacobsen set for Thursday, May 10 through Saturday, May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Schmid ARTS Annex, 105 Main Street, Fayetteville.
The ribbo n cutt ing included (from left) Jennifer Wilson, Paradigm at The Oak activities director; Terri Wagner, representing the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce; Pamela Noell, Paradigm at The Oak administrator; Gina Migl, Paradigm at The Oak director of nursing; and Diana Mikesky, Schulenburg Chamber of Commence president.

The ribbo n cutt ing included (from left) Jennifer Wilson, Paradigm at The Oak activities director; Terri Wagner, representing the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce; Pamela Noell, Paradigm at The Oak administrator; Gina Migl, Paradigm at The Oak director of nursing; and Diana Mikesky, Schulenburg Chamber of Commence president.

Paradigm at The Oak has open house, ribbon cutting

On March 15, the facility at 507 West Ave., formerly known as Colonial Care Center and now Paradigm at The Oak, celebrated its open house/ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings March 5

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, March 5. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 42 Legion members, two guests and nine Auxiliary members in attendance. Guests were Michael Onkowsky and Rick Kinkaid.
The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association held a “cookie swap” at the conclusion of the March 11 meeting. Shown are (from left) Kathy Migl, Debbie Morrill, Chris Morrison and Carobeth Fuchs Bockhorn.

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association held a “cookie swap” at the conclusion of the March 11 meeting. Shown are (from left) Kathy Migl, Debbie Morrill, Chris Morrison and Carobeth Fuchs Bockhorn.

Retired Teachers have ‘cookie swap’ at meeting

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’Association met on Monday, March 11 with 12 in attendance. The fellowship time was hosted by Karen Fitch, who also donated the book raffle item. The business meeting included approval of the Jan. 8 minutes and the treasurer’s report.

‘Easter on the Bluff’ set March 30

This Saturday, March 30, Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange will host Easter on the Bluff, celebrating one of the most beloved Bluff Schuetzenverein traditions. This year’s event will feature living history programs, children’s egg hunts, games, and an Easter fire.

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Good Friday Holiday Many local businesses will be closed or will close early in observance of Good Friday, March 29. Community Good Friday Service The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance community Good Friday service will be held at First Methodist Church, 209 North Upton Ave., on March 29 at noon.

Meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 2 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Reunions

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.