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: Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
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.
LA GRANGE - Due to the extreme summer heat, Second Chance Emporium's new summer hours for the donations drop-off area located at 841 S. Reynolds St. in La Grange, now through Monday, Sept. 11 will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.
ST. MICHAEL MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
WEIMAR - St. Michael Catholic School in Weimar will host its annual "Meet the Teacher" event on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 5 to 6 p.m. Families are invited to bring school supplies and meet their child's teacher for the upcoming school year. At 6 p.m., a brief Parent Meeting will be held in St. Michael Church for new and returning families. Call the school office at (979) 725-8461 for more information.
SCHULENBURG FESTIVAL TO BE HELD
SCHULENBURG - The Schulenburg Festival will be held Thursday, Aug. 3 through Sunday, Aug. 6 at Wolters Park in Schulenburg. The rodeo will be held Friday and Saturday. The event will include continous live music all weekend, IBCA BBQ CASI Chili cook-offs, parade, arts & crafts, fun run, softball, basketball, golf, kiddie parade and tricuycle races, and cornhole. For more information, check out www.schulenburgfestival.org.
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.
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.
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.
CARMINE TO HOLD CASINO NIGHT
CARMINE - The Carmine Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Wild West Casino Night Saturday, Aug. 12 starting at 6 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein in Carmine. The event includes a chicken fried steak meal. Fun games for prizes are Blackjack tables, money wheel, craps table and Texas Hold'em tables. There will also be dart poker, heads or tails, dessert game and 50/50. Entertainment will be provided throughout the night by three famous wild west characters, Allison Crowson, Rick Weiss and Ken Brothers. A table for eight includes promotion at event, eight meals, wine, beverages and some playing chips. Individual tickets are $50. For more information, text/call (979) 451-1507,
