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A $60,000 grant was awarded to Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley by Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Cheryl Pekar, representing Stanzel Family Foundation; and Jennifer Owens, executive director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley.

A $60,000 grant was awarded to Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley by Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Cheryl Pekar, representing Stanzel Family Foundation; and Jennifer Owens, executive director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley.

Stanzel Family Foundation awards two grants

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Stanzel Family Foundation has awarded grants to two local nonprofits, Senior Connections and Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. These funds aim to fortify the operations of both organizations as they address critical needs within the community.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Christmas Decorating Contest The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries in its residential and commercial Christmas decorating contest. All entries must be received at the Chamber office by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Frank & Jesenia Manzano, Jordan Ranch managers, were the lunch-and-learn speakers at Senior Connections on Monday, Dec. 4

Frank & Jesenia Manzano, Jordan Ranch managers, were the lunch-and-learn speakers at Senior Connections on Monday, Dec. 4

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Senior Connections had a full week of activities last week, meeting with people and being mission-oriented. Members learned a lot, shared a lot, and celebrated a season of thankfulness together, too.
Tricia Marty (left)

Tricia Marty (left)

Chamber recognizes guides for their years of service

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Several tour guides for the Painted Churches received plaques for their years of service from the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at its annual Gala, held last month at Svetlik Farms. Presenting the awards in each photo is Chamber President Diana Mikesky.
quilts WERE delivered to Schulenburg area nursing care facilities as part of the CVQG project.

quilts WERE delivered to Schulenburg area nursing care facilities as part of the CVQG project.

Quilt Guild makes quilts for area nursing facilities

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild had a productive day at its charity quilt workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange, with 22 members in attendance. The workshop was held after the regular CVQG meeting.

Alzheimer’s, hospice support groups meet monthly

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
In La Grange at the Hospice Brazos Valley, caregivers and loved ones have been meeting for 15 years to support each other as their loved ones face dementia and other conditions.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CCA’s “Meals on Wheels,” located in the Civic Center, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Please call 979-743-4036 two weeks in advance for the meals, which will be delivered to the homebound or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

Stanzel museum offers incentives to visit

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum is offering special incentives to those who visit the museum in December. Staff members often hear: “You know, I live around here and I have never been to the museum.”

Christmas Parties

Hermann Sons Life
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 The Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Oakridge Restaurant, with social hour at 5 p.m. and a meal at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a $15 gift for the raffle which supports the scholarship fund.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
St. Rose HSA Pigs-in-a-Blanket and Ham-and-Cheese Rolls sale The St. Rose School HSA is taking orders for fresh-baked pigs-in-ablanket and ham-and-cheese rolls. Cost is $20 per dozen and $11 for a half dozen.
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