Society

Fayette Czech Society has meeting, Christmas dinner

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society met on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 in the Hanslik Hall of the Texas Czech Heritage & Culture Center (TCHCC) in La Grange at 5:30 p.m. for the annual chapter Christmas dinner and membership meeting.

Guest speaker was author Elaine Thomas.

Smith-McMillan DAR holds Christmas luncheon

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The annual Christmas Luncheon of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution was held at the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.

Domino tourney, wild game supper set in Hallettsville

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

The Hallettsville KC Hall will be the site for the 70th Texas State Championship Domino Tournament on Sunday, Jan. 16, and the annual wild game supper on Friday, Jan. 21. For the domino tournament, registration will begin at 7 a.m. and play will begin at 9 a.m. sharp.

Sparrow photos

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sends two photos of sparrows that he took this past week. Landa can be found on Twitter, @Schulenbirder. He says that the savannah sparrow (left) and vesper sparrow (right) are very similar. The savannah usually has a yellow streak above the eye.

Least Grebe

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Over the previous holiday weekend, John C. Landa Jr. took this photo of a Least Grebe at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. The Least Grebe, a very small water bird known for its piercing yellow eye, is an underwater diver, commonly seen in marshy ponds.

December lacked rain but year ends above average

News Staff

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Even though December’s rainfall total came up over two inches short of the average, Schulenburg ended up with over eight and a half inches more precipitation than usual for 2021.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

KCs Annual New Year’s Barbecue Chicken Dinner The Knights of Columbus will serve their annual New Year’s barbecue chicken dinner on Sunday, Jan. 16 at the K Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. or when the food is ready to be served.

MEETINGS

News Staff

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Retired Teachers The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, Jan. 10 in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church at 1215 Von Minden Road in La Grange.

CHRISTMAS GATHERING ATTENdees included (from left) Diana “DeeDee” Heinrich, Debra Blansitt, Shirley Schoener, Clarice Vecera, Betty Herzik, Marilyn Mokwa, Nina Howard, Connie Kocurek, Tricia Marty, Diana Mikesky, Lily Hilscher and Gerri Morgan.

Literary Club enjoys Christmas gathering

News Staff

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

The Schulenburg Literary Club celebrated the Christmas season with a festive evening gathering at the beautiful home of Gerri and Bill Morgan on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Along with enjoying a scrumptious array of foods, both savory and sweet, the attendees participated in a gift book exchange.

At the Navidad valley community connections Christmas lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 15, all seven board members were present to serve the senior citizens attending.

Navidad Valley Community Connections holds Christmas lunch

News Staff

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Everyone had an awesome time at the Navidad Valley Community Connections 2021 Christmas lunch on Wednesday, Dec. 15. A huge smoked ham was delivered to the Senior Center by the folks at Kasper Meat Market in Weimar, and the side dishes and desserts were out of this world.

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