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‘Depressions & holidays’ topic for program Nov. 19

November’s “Resources for Successful Living” lunch-andlearn topic will be “Depression and the Holidays” and the program will be given on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette CountyAgricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.The guest speaker, Lauren McLean,...

Donor Appreciation Dance slated Nov. 17 by PLCTM

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) will host a “Donor Appreciation Dance” on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 6 p.m. All polka dance enthusiasts – or those who would like to be – are invited to join in the fun as there will be plenty of “happy music for happy people.”The donor appreciation...

Winedale to host talk on ‘The Battle of Adobe Walls’

The Winedale Historical Center will hold a talk titled “The Battle of Adobe Walls” on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at noon via Zoom.Tammy Scarbrough, lead educator/ interpreter at the Goodnight Ranch Historic Site, located between Clarendon and Amarillo, will discuss the Battle of Adobe Walls.
The Schulenburg Garden Club’s November yard of the month is the home of Betty Klesel at 112 Foster Branch Road. The very nicely landscaped yard features a variety of evergreen and seasonal plants. Upon arrival, the circular flower bed featuring a oak tree surrounded by pansies, roses and lantanas is sure to catch one’s attention. As the eye travels to the home, the neatly arranged boxwood, ligustrums and topiaries bordered with variegated grasses complement the home. It is, indeed, a yard worth seeing!

The Schulenburg Garden Club’s November yard of the month is the home of Betty Klesel at 112 Foster Branch Road. The very nicely landscaped yard features a variety of evergreen and seasonal plants. Upon arrival, the circular flower bed featuring a oak tree surrounded by pansies, roses and lantanas is sure to catch one’s attention. As the eye travels to the home, the neatly arranged boxwood, ligustrums and topiaries bordered with variegated grasses complement the home. It is, indeed, a yard worth seeing!

November yard of the month announced

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KC’s Fried Fish Dinner, Blood Drive & Food DriveThe Knights of Columbus will hold a fried fish dinner on Sunday, Nov. 17 at the Schulenburg Hall starting at 10:30 a.m. or when ready to serve.

Arbor Day observed locally with tree-planting

Arbor Day was observed in Schulenburg with a tree-planting at the Sports Complex.Johnny Demel of the City of Schulenburg picked the perfect place for the tree near the soccer field.

Christmas Parties

AMERICan Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion Home in Wolters Park.Social will start at 6 p.m. followed by the meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m.Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.
Dragonflies, praying mantis

Dragonflies, praying mantis

Dragonflies, praying mantis

John C. Landa Jr., who occasionally submits photos of birds for publication, sent these three photos that he said Craig Pierson shared with him, adding that these colorful photos of two dragonflies and a praying mantis were taken at Pierson’s home in Schulenburg.
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SISD taking referrals for Gifted/Talented programSchulenburg ISD is now planning for the Gifted/Talented program and accepting referrals for students in kindergarten and grades 6-11 who may need services for school.

Meeting Notices

Fayette County Retired Teachers AssociationThe Fayette County Retired Teachers Association will meet Monday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. at the New Life Methodist Church in La Grange.November is Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Month, and the chapter will be raising money to help not only retired teachers...