Society

To find out more about pets for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, call 979-966-0021 or visit www.janssenanimalshelter.org or its Facebook page. Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

GJAS reports increase in intake compared to 2024

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter has seen an increase in intake for 2025 year-to-date – caring for 132 more dogs and cats in need than in 2024.This scenario does not include dogs and puppies in foster homes.Here’s an example for dogs, but the same can be applied to cats (although it should be...

Armed Forces Appreciation event donation

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $1,500 to the American Legion Post No. 102 of La Grange.

Garden Club to resume meetings on Sept. 2

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Schulenburg Garden Club is set to begin its 2025-26 season with its first meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at First Baptist Church, 110 Upton Ave., in Schulenburg.Founded in 1938, the club has a long-standing tradition of fostering a love of gardening, promoting local beautification,...

Meetings

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Lions ClubThe next Lions Club meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the Schulenburg Public Library at 11:45 a.m. Speaker will be Fayette County Extension Agent Ronnie McDonald.Swiss Alp-Ammannsville Dubina Farm Bureau The Swiss Alp-Ammannsville-Dubina Farm Bureau local will hold its next meeting on...

Library gets memorial, fiction/non-fiction books

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The sweltering heat of August is here – beat the heat by enjoying a cool read from the Schulenburg Public Library.The library has received the following memorial:•In loving memory of Melinda Barneycastle – Given by Connie Kocurek and Ronnie Masek.New fiction books added to the collection are The...

Schulenburg High School class of 1970 holds reunion

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Schulenburg High School class of 1970 classmates and friends gathered to celebrate 55 years since graduating. The event was held at the High Hill pavilion on Saturday, Aug. 2. The group enjoyed sharing memories and renewing friendships.

Senior Sp otlight – Kathy Carpenter, a valued volunteer, shared her story for Senior Spotlight. She brought photographs and also had a fun game for members to play, showing who knew her best.

Senior Connections: vibrant hub for active seniors

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Next week at Senior Connections, the vibrant community of seniors aged 55 and up will be welcomed to two locations: the Schulenburg campus at 1111 Bohlmann Ave. and Weimar campus at First United Methodist Church, 301 W. St. Charles St. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., ready to enhance the...

Legion donates to Food Pantry

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 recently presented a check for $300 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are (from left) Ken Berger, Jim Brown, Jack Niesner, Rick Todd and Gerald Smith.

Home design topic for lunch-and-learn program

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The topic for the “Resources for Successful Living” lunchand- learn series in August will be “Universal Home Design – Make Your HomeYour ‘Forever Home,” set for Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.The guest...

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Praha Picnic (Pražká Pout)The 170th picnic of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at Praha will be held on Friday, Aug. 15. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.A stew/fried chicken dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate (dine-in or to-go).

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