NEW ULM — The New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department will hold a pork steak dinner Saturday, April 25 with serving from 5 to 7 p.m. at the New Ulm Firemen’s Park in New Ulm. The dine-in or drive-thru meal tickets are $15 per plate. Desserts will be available. Auction starts at 7 p.m. Proceeds will be used for the maintenance and repairs at New Ulm Firemen's Park. Raffle drawing after the auction and proceeds will go to the fire depart ment.
SUPPLY DRIVE FOR ANIMAL SHELTER
The Fayette County Texas Exes will be hosting a supply drive during the month of March to support the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter in La Grange. Please help by donating the following items: bleach, window cleaner, disinfectant wipes, latex gloves, 409/Lysol disinfectant cleaner, paper towels, 35 gallon trash bags, 55 gallon heavy duty (2 mil) trash bags, puppy pads, copy paper, post-it notes, dry erase markers, and sharpies. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations: Jones Insurance Services and Texas One Stop in La Grange, Round Top Real Estate, Shorty’s in Winchester, Flatonia Baptist Church, Schulenburg Family Fitness Center, Joe’s Place, Orsak’s Café and Vintage Rose Market in Fayetteville.
ELLINGER VFD TO HOLD FUNDRAISER
ELLINGER — The Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fundraiser Sunday, April 26 at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall in Ellinger. A barbecue chicken and sausage dinner will be served at $15 per plate beginning at 11 a.m. Drive-thru plates start at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue chicken to go at the pits are $12 per chicken. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new brush truck.
ST. MICHAEL SPRING FESTIVAL WEIMAR — St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar will hold its Spring Festival Sunday, April 26 at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Weimar. The fried chicken and sausage dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. at $15 per plate. Drive-thru take-home plates will be available at St. Michael Family Center at $15 per plate. The event will include an auction at 1 p.m., Bingo from 2 to 6 p.m., antique and classic car show, country store, cake walk, kids games including fish pond, train ride, Plinko and more, and bounce house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music will be provided by the Czechaholics at 11 a.m., San Antonio Combo at 2 p.m. and The Matt Bonner Band at 5 p.m. There will hamburgers, cold drinks and desserts.
HERMAN SONS TO HOLD FUNDRAISER WARRENTON — Hermann Sons Rutersville will hold a spring fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 from 4:306:30 p.m. at the Lodge hall. Purchase a full plate of onehalf barbecue chicken, large baked potato and sauce for $10. Orders are “to-go” only. Reserve plates before April 8 by calling 979-966-3449. Limited availability without an advance order.
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL TO BE HELD LA GRANGE — Join the Texas Quilt Museum and the Fayette County Community Theatre as they present Fight Like a Girl on Saturday, April 11 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. at the museum located at 140 S. Colorado in La Grange. Fight Like a Girl is a bold and theatrical mosaic of monologues that bring to life the voices of women across time, culture, and circumstances. This production will feature local actresses portraying scientists, soldiers, poets, social advocates, and even a famous female pirate captain. Admission includes access to all museum exhibits and attractions and will include refreshments in the museum garden prior to the performance. Tickets are $25 and available at www.faycotheatre. com.
CAT SPRING VFD TO HOLD BBQ CAT SPRING — The Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual barbecue Saturday, April 18 at the Cat Spring Agricultural Hall in Cat Spring. Beef and sausage barbecue will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. The event will in- clude gun raffle, kids activities, Kona Ice, live music and dance.
