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Birth day Hono rees – Janell Heaton (left) and Clarence Ahlschlager (right) celebrated their January birthdays at Senior Connections.

Birth day Hono rees – Janell Heaton (left) and Clarence Ahlschlager (right) celebrated their January birthdays at Senior Connections.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

It is safe to say that the New Year is now in full force. At Senior Connections, members are so happy and content to have their little piece of paradise, where the staff and volunteers know their names and how they like their coffee fixed!
Lou is Melcher’s photo graph of his family’s turkeys being herded by one of his younger brothers in 1892. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Lou is Melcher’s photo graph of his family’s turkeys being herded by one of his younger brothers in 1892. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission The “Footprints of Fayette” articles written by local historians have been included in area newspapers for over 20 years.

TDA taking applications in Family Land Heritage Program

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller invites eligible Texas farmers and ranchers to apply for recognition at the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) annual Family Land Heritage Ceremony (FLH). This year marks the 50th anniversary of FLH, a significant milestone for TDA.

Mobile mammography unit to visit

The Rose, a mobile mammography program, is coming to Fayette County on Monday, Feb. 5 through the assistance of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and the Fayette County Extension Office. The unit will be located at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, 750 West Travis St., La Grange.

Bulletin Board

Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion and Blacksmithing Conference The Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion and Texas Blacksmithing Conference will be held at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, on Friday, Jan. 26 starting at noon and Saturday, Jan. 27...

Meetings

Fayette County Czech Heritage Society Fayette County Czech Heritage Society will hold its annual soup social on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange. Members are asked to bring a big pot of their favorite soup or a snack/dessert to share.
Natal ie Horak was welcomed as the Schulenburg Liberary Club’s newest member in 2023.

Natal ie Horak was welcomed as the Schulenburg Liberary Club’s newest member in 2023.

Janecka, Elvig speak at Literary Club meeting

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Jan. 9 at noon in the Schulenburg Public Library.

CVQG to have Improv quilting program, workshop

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild welcomes everyone to bring in the new year by joining members at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan 23. Michelle Lavender from HollyDee Quilts will entertain with a trunk show and demonstrate her way of doing Improv quilting – a fun, no rules, free-to-be-me way of quilting.
AT LEFT – Hoste sses for the Garden Club meeting were (seated) Billie Rightmer, (standing, from left) Gail Hammontree and Jerry Leonard. cente rpiece reflected the decoration theme, “Paris in the Springtime.” ABOVE – The

AT LEFT – Hoste sses for the Garden Club meeting were (seated) Billie Rightmer, (standing, from left) Gail Hammontree and Jerry Leonard. cente rpiece reflected the decoration theme, “Paris in the Springtime.” ABOVE – The

Behlen gives program at Garden Club meeting

The Schulenburg Garden Club met on Tuesday, Jan. 2, and president Bonnie Baker welcomed members, guest speaker Andy Behlen and two guests. The group recited the Garden Club Prayer and enjoyed a “Paris in the Springtime” luncheon.

Square dance classes slated here on Thurs.

Schulenburg Square Dance Connection is offering square dance lessons on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Connections Center in Wolters Park (1111 Bohlmann Ave.) The classes began on Jan. 11 and the other two sessions this month – Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 – are free.