Society

Puzzle addicts in Flatonia just won’t quit – (from left) Laverne Dornak, Jeanette Zouzalik and Gretchen Zapalac, along with volunteers Kathy Carpenter, Kandace Dalmolin and Kitty Wilbanks.

Puzzle addicts in Flatonia just won’t quit – (from left) Laverne Dornak, Jeanette Zouzalik and Gretchen Zapalac, along with volunteers Kathy Carpenter, Kandace Dalmolin and Kitty Wilbanks.

What’s happening at Senior Connections

This is the agenda for Senior Connections for the week of Oct. 21-25. Some delicious meals are ahead! Anyone age 55 and older who finds these menu items irresistible is invited to come! It’s fun and there’s no charge – make new friends and reconnect with old ones.

Workshop set on making jam/marmalade for holidays

For anyone ready to add a dash of festive flair to the holiday season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin and Fayette counties will host a preservation class in November, at which participants will discover the art of crafting an exquisite jam/marmalade.
Bruns, Blair engagement announced

Bruns, Blair engagement announced

Bruns, Blair engagement announced

Shawn and Shawna Bruns of Flatonia announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Alexandra Rae Bruns, to Matthew Scott Blair, son of Greg and Michelle Blair of Carrollton, Ga.

Early Childhood Education Conference slated in Cuero

A fall multi-county Early Childhood Education Conference hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales and Lavaca counties is set for Saturday. Nov. 2..The conference will be held at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building, 501 Martin Luther King Jr.
Wikander gives program at Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting

Wikander gives program at Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting

Wikander gives program at Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosted the “Zen Quilter,” Carrie Wikander of Fredericksburg, at the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Wikander’s inspiration comes from everything she sees around her.

Streamed genealogy sessions set at Fayette Library

In celebration of October as Family History Month, the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives in La Grange will again join the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT) for a series of eight streamed genealogy programs on Friday, Oct. 18 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
BOBBIE ELLIOTT

BOBBIE ELLIOTT

Elliott chosen for Quilt Guild ‘Cut Above’ award

Bobbie Elliott of Columbus has been voted as the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s 2024 “Cut Above” award recipient.In 2010, CVQG instituted this annual award to recognize a member who the membership feels has gone above and beyond to help make the Quilt Guild special.
Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

The Schulenburg High School class of 1960 held a reunion on Thursday, Oct. 3 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. At this time 65 years ago, the classmates were starting their senior year at SHS.

Bulletin Board

Weimar Knights of Columbus Golf ClassicWeimar KC Council 2153 will hold its inaugural Golf Classic on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Weimar Golf Club. A limited amount of individual player spots are available. For information, call Mike Hoelscher at 713-851-1368.

Meetings

Swiss Alp/Ammannsville/ Dubina Farm BureauThe Swiss Alp/Ammannsville/ Dubina Farm Bureau Local will have a social potluck on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Hall on Highway 77.