Society

Sponsors being sought for pageant

Sponsors are being sought for the 2022-23 Schulenburg Festival Pageant. Sponsorship for the upcoming year is $200 to help defray cost of pageant items, float upkeep, scholarships and more.
Cureton displays quilts at CVQG meeting

Cureton displays quilts at CVQG meeting

Cureton displays quilts at CVQG meeting

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild was honored to host Catherine Cureton from Whitehouse, owner of Running Doe Quilts, at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 28. Cureton showcased her original creations of over 88 quilts and had patterns for them all available for sale.
Guest Speakers – Clara and Julius Bartek spoke about their Heritage Ranch designation for the lunch-and-learn program on Monday, June 27.

Guest Speakers – Clara and Julius Bartek spoke about their Heritage Ranch designation for the lunch-and-learn program on Monday, June 27.

Senior Connections senior citizens center news

Senior Connections (formerly Navidad Valley Community Connections) welcomed Julius and Clara Bartek as the lunch-and-learn speakers on Monday, June 27. They own and reside at “The 3 Asses Ranch,” which has been recognized by the State of Texas as a Heritage Ranch.

REUNIONS

Dieringer The 28th Damian and Alousia Dieringer family reunion will be held on Saturday, July 16 at the Schulenburg KC Hall starting at 1 p.m.   Attendees should bring a dessert to share with the family, along with auction items and silent auction items.

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BRIDGE Meet-and-Greet Community Social BRIDGE will host a meet-and-greet community social on Saturday, July 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the KC Hall. There will be vendors, games and prizes. The event is free to the public.
Fayette Community Foundation, represented by executive director Susannah Mikulin (center), presents a designated grant to AMEN Food Pantry, represented by Garry Schellberg (left), treasurer, and Linda Oltmann (right), director.

Fayette Community Foundation, represented by executive director Susannah Mikulin (center), presents a designated grant to AMEN Food Pantry, represented by Garry Schellberg (left), treasurer, and Linda Oltmann (right), director.

FCF gives designated grant to AMEN Food Pantry

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) administered a $5,000 designated grant to AMEN Food Pantry on Tuesday, June 14. With prices increasing everywhere, this Donor-Advised Grant was designated to AMEN Food Pantry to assist community members to alleviate some of the burdens of food insecurity.

Machac family reunion at St. John attended by 95

The family of Paul and Josephine Machac held its annual reunion June 3 at the St. John outdoor pavilion. Paul Machac was born on June 6, 1878, in Czechoslovakia and at the age of 4 years, emigrated to the United States with his parents.

58th Appelt family get-together attended by 98

The 58th Appelt family reunion was held Sunday, June 5 at the historic Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville. Linda Ward, Appelt family reunion registrar, said this year’s reunion had 98 family members attend.

Navidad Valley Com. Connections news

Since it is close to the end of the month, Navidad Valley Community Connections would like to present a brief review of the upcoming month. In early July, an outing is planned to Flatonia for lunch and a movie at the Lyric Theatre. For more details, visit the NVCC website.

Legion and Auxiliary hold monthly meetings June 7

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, June 7. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 37 Legion members, one guest and 8 Auxiliary members in attendance.