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Willie & Joyce Bohuslav

Willie & Joyce Bohuslav

Polka Lovers Club museum sets Christmas open house

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) in La Grange is hosting two Christmas open houses, in conjunction with the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center, on Saturday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
A silent auction with donated items was held at the Nov. 13 meeting of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association to benefit the TRTA Foundation.

A silent auction with donated items was held at the Nov. 13 meeting of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association to benefit the TRTA Foundation.

Fayette County Retired Teachers Assn. has meeting

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, Nov. 13 at the Fellowship Hall of the New Life Methodist Church (formerly First United Methodist Church) in La Grange, with 19 in attendance. Refreshments were provided by Lisa Slinkard and the executive officers.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings on Nov. 7

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 37 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the opening prayer.

Bulletin Board

Schulenburg ‘Shop Local Days’ The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is promoting “Shop Local Days” from Friday, Nov. 24 thru Friday, Dec. 22.

Christmas Parties

LEGION & AUXILIARY American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at the Legion Home in Wolters Park with a social at 6 p.m. and meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m. Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.
Fayette Community Foundation holds ceremony for grant recipients

Fayette Community Foundation holds ceremony for grant recipients

Fayette Community Foundation holds ceremony for grant recipients

Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) held a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 15 for 11 recipients of the 2023 Community Impact Grant at FrischAuf! Valley Country Club in La Grange.

Weimar Public Library to host Wagner

Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host author Betsy Wagner of Columbus on Friday, Dec. 1 at Weimar United Church fellowship hall, 403 West Main, Weimar, at 11 a.m. Her discussion is titled “Islands of Truth Joined by Bridges of Logic.”
Dolores Vacek, a Schulenburg native, shared a story in the new book about the summer of 1942 when she helped pick cotton after her cousin, Benno Christ, had left for World War II service.

Dolores Vacek, a Schulenburg native, shared a story in the new book about the summer of 1942 when she helped pick cotton after her cousin, Benno Christ, had left for World War II service.

Presentation for Thomas’ Stories I’ve Been Told - Vol. 3 held at library

The Friends of the Schulenburg Public Library celebrated the publication of by Fayette County author Elaine Thomas with a book presentation and signing on Saturday, Nov. 11. Of the 30 portraits of Fayette County residents in the new title, 13 have ties to Schulenburg.