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: July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
MORAVIA PARISH PICNIC PLANNED
MORAVIA - Moravia Ascension Parish Picnic will be held Sunday, July 16 at the church located at FM 957 and FM 532 in Moravia. Picnic Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m. The stew and kettle fried chicken will be served at 11 a.m. at $12 per plate. Drive-thru plates to go will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will include a country store, cake walk at noon, games, kids foam machine and water fun, cornhole tournament at 11 a.m., auction sale at 1 p.m. and bingo form 1 to 5 p.m. There will be hamburgers, refreshments and entertainment on the picnic grounds. A prize drawing wil be held at 7 p.m. Music during the day and night by Mark Halata & Texavia, and Texas Sound Check.
STS. PETER & PAUL TO HOLD FESTIVAL
FRELSBURG - Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg will hold its Country Festival on the church grounds Sunday, Aug. 6 in Frelsburg. Holy Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. and traditional Latin Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Frelburg's delicious fried frish meal will be served at $15 per plate, including butter potatoes, hush puppies, cole slaw, pinto beans, bread, pickles and tea. Children 12 and under are $10 per plate. Dine-in 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive-thru line from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. followed by free dance with music by Blur Denim band. The event will also include kids games, toy raffle, ring toss, cake walk and bingo from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a country store, regilious articles, raffle and silent auciton. Hamburgers, nachos and snacks will be available aftr 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.peterandpaulparish.com, on Facebook or call (979) 732-3430.
AC PEACE OFFICERS TO HOLD FISH FRY
SEALY - The Austin County Peace Officers Association in collaboration with the Sealy Knights of Columbus will be serving their Famous Fish Fry drive-thru dinner for $13 a plate on Friday, July 14, at the Sealy Columbus Club (KC) Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West in Sealy. Serving will be from 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. Desserts will also be available. The proceeds will benefit ACPOA programs.
COLORADO CO. SENIOR CONNECTIONS COLUMBUS — Colorado County Senior Connections, a place for senior’s, 65 years or older, to socialize with others is held every first and third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stafford Opera House, Buddy Rau Room, at 425 Spring St. in Columbus. The event includes card games, board games, Bingo with prizes, coffee and tea, movies, lunch provided, educational speakers, field trips including trips to casinos and social gathering.
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.
SAVE THE DATE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DAY BELLVILLE - The Austin County Fair will be hosting its annual Senior Citizen Day event Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Mark your calendar for a day of fun at the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center-Women's Building at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville. The event is for any senior citizen 65 years and older. Admission fee of $3, which includes lunch, music, a chance at a door prize and Bingo. Everyone is welcome to stay after 2 p.m. and check out the country store and fair exhibits until the gates close that night. For more information call, Anita at (979) 885-8639, Carolyn at (979) 251-4745 or Mary at (713) 8767102.
EL SENIOR CITIZEN DANCE SCHEDULE EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Citizen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Aug. 4-Blue Denim; Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1.
MOULTON TO HOLD JAMBOREE
MOULTON - The 62nd Annual Moulton Town & Country Jamboree will be held Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 at City Park in Moulton. Events include free musical entertainment; old fashion backyard barbecue cook-off; chili and beans/chicken, ribs and brisket; softball tourney; cornhole tournament; free kids zone activites; pie contest and auction; tractor show; tug-a-tractor; arts & crafts; grand parade; and car show. For more information contact the Moulton Chamber of Commerce at (361) 401-9886 or [email protected]. Visit the website www.moultontexas.com and www.facebook.com/MoultonJamboree.
FREE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES OFFERED RSVP of Southeast Texas, an AmeriCorps Seniors program, is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help people over 50 learn new online skills. When you sign up for the Digital Skills Ready@50+ program, you'll gain the essential skills you need to navigate an increasingly digital world. Class schedule includes: Protecting Your Personal Information Online Tuesday, July 18 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Google Workshop Tuesday, July 25 from 10 to 11 a.m.; Online Health resources Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 10 to 11 a.m; Smartphone Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. and Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. Sign up at [email protected] or call (713) 595-8196.
