Chess, Hapkido classes slated at Weimar library

The Weimar Public Library will host a chess class for all ages – young and old – beginning Tuesday, May 28. The chess class will meet every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.Afterward, a Hapkido class will begin at 11:30 a.m.

Benefit for Jimmy and Cindy Carter set May 17

A drive-through-only benefit barbecue pork steak dinner for Jimmy and Cindy Carter will be held on Friday, May 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Schulenburg Hall, 405 South St.Tickets for the meal were sold through May 13.A drawing will also be held on that date after the pork steak dinner.

Reunions

SchoenerThe Schoener reunion is returning on Sunday, June 2 at the KC Hall in Schulenburg. Gathering will start at 11 a.m. and a meal will be served at noon. Families should bring enough food for themselves. Tea, coffee, plates, napkins, cups and plastic-ware will be provided.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter statistics

As of May 4, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 590 for the year – 274 dogs and 316 cats in need.As of May 4, the shelter had 90 animals in its care – 55 dogs and 35 cats.

Bulletin Board

Friends of the Schulenburg Public Library Book SaleFriends of the Schulenburg Public Library’s annual book sale is under way through Tuesday, May 21 during regular library hours.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionAmerica’s infatuation with drive-in theaters began in 1933 with the first known theater established in New Jersey.

May yard of the month announced

The Schulenburg Garden Club has selected the home of Colton and Morgan Bubela, 511 Black St., as May yard of the month.

Kreische/Monument Hill set Bluff SchuetzenFest

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites, located just south of La Grange off Highway 77, invite one and all to the third annual Bluff Schuetzen-Fest on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Meetings

Fayette County Democratic PartyThe Fayette County Democratic Party invites the public to its monthly luncheon (self-pay) on Thursday, May, 16 at noon at Majek Winery, 12508 FM 957, Schulenburg.For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com or call 979-484-7925.

Garden Club gives books to library

The Schulenburg Garden Club has donated three garden-related books to the Schulenburg Public Library –• The Vegetable Book by Dr.