Ellinger Chamber to host 87th Tomato Festival

The 87th annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival is planned for Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26.For all the great cooks out there, the festival kicks-off Friday night with Chef’s Choice competitions. Categories include entrée, dessert, chips and salsa, and margaritas.

Reunions

CERNOCHThe descendants of Jon Cernoch will have their 36th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 1 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Family members are asked to please bring a meal for the family to share.

PLCTM to host ‘Happy Music for Happy People’

Board members of the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located at 275 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, in the Czech Village, invite members and the public to the second annual “Happy Music for Happy People” open house and event on Sunday, May 19.

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.

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.

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.