CHS CLASS OF ’53 TO HOLD GET TOGETHER
WEIMAR — The Columbus High School Class of 1953 will hold a get together for their 70th Reunion “The Big One” Saturday, May 13 beginning at 3:30 p.m. at The Phoenix Event Center in Weimar. The Phoenix is located at 1626 Hodde Ln in Weimar. From Colum bus take State Highway 90W toward Weimar, turn right on County Road 219 and follow the signs. Come out and reminisce with the Class of ’53. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Gene Chollett at (830) 660-5622.
CAT SPRING AG TO HOLD BARBECUE
CAT SPRING - The Cat Spring Agricultural Society will hold its annual Barbecue Fest Saturday, June 3. Serving starts at 5 p.m., buffet style, including beef, pork and sausage and tea included. Drive-th- ru line for plates to go. Adults-$15 and children nine and under-free.
Desserts will be available. Barbecue sandwiches and meat sold b the pound after 6:30 p.m. The event includes a live auction that starts at 6:30 p.m., deck of cards raffle, cake walk and fun for kids.
LUNCH & LEARN ON SKIN CARE
LA GRANGE — Bluebonnet Trails Community Services and AccentCare Hospice are hosting a Lunch and Learn Series beginning on Thursday, May 18 in the Bluebonnet Trails Conference Room from 12 to 1 p.m. at 750 W. Travis St. in La Grange. The topic for May will be proper skin care during the summer months. No charge to attend and lunch will be provided.
TCHCC SLAVNOST TO BE HELD
LA GRANGE — The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) will present Slavnost “May Fest” Sunday, May 21 at 250 W. Fairgrounds Rd. in La Grange. A tribute to the Czech Immigrants ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. A chicken fried chicken dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. at $12 per plate. Music will be provided by Donnie Wavra & Friends Orchestra from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family friendly event will include the Czech Village & Museum tours, classic car show, gift shop, raffle drawing, country store and pastry shop. Food and drinks will be available all day. For more information call (888) 785-4500, email [email protected] or visit the website at www.czechtexas.org.
FATHER'S DAY/BBQ CELEBRATION PLANNED MILLHEIM — Millheim Harmonie Hall will hold a Father’s Day and barbecue celebration Sunday, June 18 at the hall located on Farm-to-Market Road 949 between Sealy and Bellville. The meal is a real Texas style open pit barbecue served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The cost to make your plate and dine in is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. To go plates at the drive-thru are $15. The event will include a cakewalk, with homemade cakes, at 11 a.m.; balloons and face painting by Creative Twists, and live auction at 1 p.m.
To donate items for the live auction call (979) 877-4996. For more information visit the website at www.millheimtexas.org.
WALDECK FOOD TRUCK CHANGES
WALDECK — The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) has decided to discontinue serving food as a drive-thru format. Now the Waldeck food truck will have food distribution as a walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by CTFB, but if the client has their own wagon, please bring it. Waldeck food truck is on third Saturdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The 2023 dates are: May 20, June 17, July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
MOTHERS DAY FUNDRAISER SET COLUMBUS — The CCH Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop Mothers Day Fundraiser is going on now through Friday, May 5. Or- der a beautiful vase of flowers for Mom for $20. Pick up your order on today (Thursday, May 11) in the morning. Orders taken only at the gift shop located in the lobby of the hospital. All pro- ceeds benefit the hospital.
EL HOLDS FARMERS/COMMUNITY MARKET EAGLE LAKE — Eagle Lake holds its Farmers & Community Market every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Eagle Lake. The event includes fresh produce, baked goods, arts & crafts, shopping, fun and music. Vendors are invited. For more information, call (979) 310-3053.
CC SENIOR CONNECTIONS OPENS SOON
COLUMBUS — The Colorado County Senior Connections, a place for seniors to socialize with others, will hold its first ever get together on Wednesday, June 7, from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus. Card games, board games, educational speakers and bingo are planned. Lunch provided. Fun time will be every first and third Wednesday. CCSC is open to anyone 65 years and older.
Be there or be square.
EL LIONS SELLING CHILIDOG TICKETS EAGLE LAKE — The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club is selling tickets for its Lions Club Chilidog Dinner Fundraiser that will be held Tuesday, May 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Eagle Lake. The cost is $10 per plate for dine in or take out.
To purchase a ticket, contact a Lions Club member, visit the First National Bank of Eagle Lake or call Jeff at (713) 545-1054.
ANNUAL BOOK SALE TO BE HELD SCHULENBURG — Friends of the Schulenburg Library are hosting their annual book sale at the Schulenburg Public Library at 310 Simpson St. in Schulenburg, beginning Monday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 23 during regular library hours. Books are from a variety of sources including many donations of long loved collections by those in declutter mode. Whether you wish to buy or just browse, all are welcome. Prices start at fifty cents. Hardcovers from a dollar. Proceeds benefit the Library.
