ACCSS will host a 5K in conjunction with the Schulenburg Sausagefest on Saturday, April 6 and it’s not too late to sign up. Runners and walkers who wish to pre-register can sign up online by going to https:// sausagefest5k.itsyourrace.com/ event.aspx?id=16164.

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.

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.

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. It was an opportunity to reconnect with the community and to showcase the quality of care which is given to the patients who reside there. The event also served to showcase the talents of all the staff who live and work in the community.

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 beautiful season of spring is here, so stop by the Schulenburg Public Library to check out one of its awesome gardening books. The library has received the following memorials: •In loving memory of Peggy Mendel – Given by Harlan and Joyce Kobza.

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.

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. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics, beverages, chairs or blankets, and flashlights.

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.

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..