DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 11/13/2009 09:01 am)
Veteran’s program at CHS
A special invitation is extended to all area veterans and the public to attend the Veterans’ Day Ceremony to be held at Cuero High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be located in the stadium near the flag pole. The program is being held to honor all Veterans as well as rededicate the flag pole that was donated to the school in 1959 from VFW Post No. 7835. The high school band and choir will perform. Seats will be provided for all Veterans in attendance. Following the service, all visitors are invited to attend a reception that will be held in the High School Library.
Veterans Day ceremony
Cuero VFW Post 3972 and American Legion Dinter Post 3 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial on the Courthouse lawn. If you would like to volunteer to speak at the ceremony contact Bobby Schley at 277-3083.
Meyersville Veteran’s Day
Meyersville School will hold a Veterans Day Program at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11th, in the school gym. The program will be “Stand Up”. The school will be honoring all veterans and showing our patriotism. The school would like to invite everyone to attend especially any and all veterans.
CAMAL House hours
C.A.M.A.L. House will be open to distribute food on the second and third Thursdays in November and December. The November dates are Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
City to observe holiday
In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall and City Administration Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, and reopen on Thursday, November 12. The Sanitation schedule will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday routes will remain the same. Wednesday’s commercial routes will be picked up on Tuesday and Thursday. No routes will run Wednesday.
Booster T-shirts
Cuero Booster Club will be selling long sleeve Playoff T-shirts at the game Friday night in Seguin for $20.
Country Opry Nov. 19
On the third Thursday of each month Cuero Pilot Club hosts the Cuero Country Opry at the VFW hall, Highway 183 North. The next performance is Thursday, Nov. 19. Dinner (catered by Werner’s of Shiner) is served at 5:30; the show follows at 7:00. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased in advance from any Pilot Club member, the Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Full-O-Pep Ranch & Garden Center, Prosperity Bank, Kleinecke Flower Shop or Reuss Pharmacy. Tickets for just the show are $5.00 at the door. Takeout dinners are also available from Werner’s for $6.00. For more information call Kay at 275-6334.
Christmas scene set up
Scene set up for Christmas in the Park’s 10th Anniversary Display is underway and the December Events Committee is asking for the public's help. The group works Monday-Friday starting at 8 a.m. at the DEC warehouse by the baseball field until opening day. Any help that the public can give will be greatly appreciated. Show up at the warehouse or call Kay Lewis, 361-275-1222; Jo Ann Edge, 361-275-2125, or the Cuero Development Corporation office, 361-275-8178; email cueroed2@dewittec.net.
Turkeyfest turkey dinner
Cuero Turkeyfest will hold a bake turkey and dressing dinner on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the American Legion Hall in Cuero from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The turkey and dressing dinner will be served to-go at $8 per plate pre-sale or $10 at the gate. Tickets are available at The Cooking Depot, Ranch House Spirits and Gifts, Ful-O-Pep Ranch and Garden Center, Main Street Kaffee House and Deli, Anders Auto, American Legion Hall or any Turkeyfest board member. Proceeds will benefit local civic organizations.
Stopping Internet predators
How do Internet predators target children? What techniques do they use? What can you do to stop them? For many children and young adults there is a sense that what happens online can't hurt them. Unfortunately, we are finding that many teens are posting personal information in chat rooms and on social networking sites making them easy prey for child predators. This presentation by Sgt. Paul Aleman with the Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations Division, allows the community to hear straight talk about the risks of online child predators and the steps all of us can take to protect our children. Join us at 12 noon on Thursday, November 12 at the Cuero Intermediate School library. Snacks will be provided as well as babysitting and transportation. For more information or to schedule transportation please call the Cuero ISD Parenting Team at 361-275-9408.
Bake Sale
Bring your friends and come dine with us. If you choose, you may do take-out. St. Michael’s Altar Society will have a Thanksgiving Soup, Sandwich, and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 20, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. The sale will be from 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving dinner meetings
Lets Stand Together Thanksgiving Dinner will meet every Thursday at Milly’s on Main at 7 p.m. Donations can be dropped off to David Ruiz, 201 W. Morgan, or cash donations can be taken to Wells Fargo. For more information call Rudy Perez at 275-2198, Josephine Martinez at 275-6470, Felia Nava at 275-5204 or Candace Liendo at 655-0231.
St. Michael’s arts, crafts
The annual St. Michael’s Home and School Association “Santa’s Arts and Crafts Sale” will take place on Saturday, December 5th at the St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Santa will be available for pictures. A country store and silent auction will also be held. Registration is now being accepted for vendors to participate in this event. For more information, call the school office at 277-3854 or visit the school’s website at www.stmichaels-cuero.org.
Saturday lunch bunch
The public is invited to enjoy a free lunch each Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the St. Mark's Fellowship Hall. The free lunch and socializing is presented each week by a different church or organization On November 14 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church volunteers will host the lunch. If any church or organization would like to participate in this service, contact one of the participating churches.
CCA banquet Nov. 12
The CCA Texas Guadalupe Valley Chapter’s Annual Banquet is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at the VFW Hall in Cuero. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include your CCA annual membership, food, and beverages. The evening will include a live and silent auction featuring guided fishing trips, artwork, hunting and fishing equipment and various other items. A raffle is being hel for a 2010 Bush Hog 4430 4x4 Utility Vehicle; tickets are $10 each. For more information on banquet or raffle tickets call Cliff Weber at 361-275-2311, Patsy Warzecha at 361-275-3616 or David Warzecha at 361-319-5981.
Benefit golf tournament
A benefit golf tournament for the Child Welfare Board of Cuero will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go into a fund to allow for the purchase of diapers, Christmas needs, winter jackets, and toys for the Rainbow Room. The tournament format will be a 4-person blind draw scramble. Entry fee will be a $25 tournament donation (all proceeds to welfare board). Sign-up sheets are available at the Pro Shop. For more information, call (361) 799-9292 or (361) 275-4353.
Night golf tourney
Due to the rains, last week's Glow Ball Tournament has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 15. Sign up by 5:00 p.m. Sunday. A meal will be hosted and served by Rick Wheeler and Frank Burns and families at 5:30 pm. Bring your flashlights for the after dark tournament with Glow Balls at 6:30 pm. Golf carts, snacks, and drinks are available at the Golf Pro-shop. All spouses and families are invited to join their golfers for a fun evening of 'Moon Light Golf'. Call Byron Wolf, 277-2214, with questions - or call the pro-shop at 275-3233.
Youth Garage Sale
Trinity Church Youth Garage Sale 108 N. Hunt 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday November 14th. All proceeds benefit the youth group.
Santa Claus in Cuero
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elves, will arrive in Cuero by Texas Longhorn, Saturday November 28th, at 11 a.m. They will parade from the Library down Main St. and end at the H&R Parking Lot on Esplanade. They will visit from 11-1 and pictures will be $6. Goodie bags will be given to the first 100 children. Sponsored by the Cuero Business Co-Op.
Lasagna dinner Dec. 3
Project Graduation will serve a lasagna dinner on Thursday December 3rd, from 5-7 p.m. at Millies on Main. Tickets are $10 and available at Rath Propane or CHS Seniors. All proceeds will go to Project Graduation. Enjoy evening dining and shopping in downtown Cuero. Shops will be open until 8 p.m. This is a Project Graduation and Cuero Business Co-Op partnership event.
Legion meets Monday
American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, November 16 at the American Legion Hall at 7:30 PM. All members are invited to attend.
Breakfast Group Tuesday
Arneckeville Men's Breakfast Group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Zion Lutheran Church basement. Coffee is ready at 5:30 a.m., a delicious breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. A special guest speaker will be with us to talk about investing. All men of the community are invited to come out and enjoy Christian fellowship. The group will not meet during December - but will resume Jan. 5, 2010.
Dedication service Fri.
Evangelist John Wallace invites you to a building dedication at God’s Word Ministry 1615 Terrell St. in Cuero. Service starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Food will be served. All are welcome.
Diabetic Support Group
Diabetic Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church located at 211 N. Clinton from 10 to 11.
Outreach hall dedication
Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with the Outreach for Souls Church as they dedicate their new fellowship hall. Special guest minister will be Brother Radames Vila from Killeen. Service will begin at 3 p.m. with a meal to be served immediately following the service.
Ministers meet weekly
Pastors and church leaders are invited to join Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance which meets each Monday at Cuero Assembly of God at 8 a.m. for an interdenominational time of prayer and fellowship.
Project Grad meeting
There will be a Project Graduation meeting held November 17th, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria.
CDC facade program
Cuero Development Corporation announces a new program available to Cuero businesses. The Façade Improvement Program is a dollar-for-dollar match up to $2,500 maximum for improvements made to the front façade of a commercial building with an existing business. This is a competitive grant available until funds are depleted. For a full set of rules and guidelines contact the Cuero Development Corporation at 361.275.8178 or download at www.cuerodc.com.
Snowman building crafts
Valerie Ramsey and Misty Scroggins of the Heritage, will present a crafts program, Building a Snowman, at 11 a.m. on November 19. All seniors are invited to participate at the DeWitt County Senior Citizens Center, located at 1013 Courthouse St. in Cuero.
Sr. Citizen party plan
DeWitt County Senior Citizens Center will hold its annual Christmas party on December 4 at 10 a.m. Any companies or citizens that may have door prizes to donate can contact Joyce Eichhorn, director, at 361-564-2155.
Vietnam Vets memorial
The Vietnam Vets are planning a monument to all DeWitt County Vietnam war veterans. The monument will consist of a mounted Huwe chopper, individual monuments for vets who died in Vietnam, and nine flags with night lighting. The vets are asking for donations to help with the purchase of the chopper and other materials to make their dream a reality. Donations for the project may be given to any Vietnam Vet member or dropped off at Citizens Bank in Yorktown. All donations are greatly appreciated and needed as soon as possible because they want to have the memorial installed by Memorial Day, 2010.
Holiday Open House
Cuero Business Co-Op will celebrate it “Holiday Open House” Thanksgiving weekend. Members will be offering specials and serving snacks and refreshments during the holiday weekend. Also register at any CBC member for $100 in Cuero Bucks.
Open late in December
Shop until 8 pm Thursdays in December till Christmas. Shop from 5-8 and register for $100 in Cuero Bucks each week. Follow the Gift Trail for participating merchants. Sponsored by the Cuero Business Co-Op.
Love program Nov. 14
A Love Fellowship Program for Paul Edward Cross, Sr. will be held November 14, at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will help defray medical expenses. For more information, please contact: Rev. D.A. Belvin Sr. (361)799(9756; Sue Carter (361) 799-9684; Johnnie V. Green (361) 275-6690.
Relay for Life meeting
DeWitt County Relay For Life will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at Cuero Community Hospital in the usual meeting area. Lots of discussion and planning for kickoff preparation. Call Pat Villa at 277-8929 for any questions.
Soccer seeks helpers
Cuero Area Soccer Association has 7 positions open for active board members to complete the board. C.A.S.A. is a volunteer organization in which your time and efforts will be donated for your children and for the children of DeWitt County to insure the continuation of the Cuero Area Soccer League. If all positions of the board are not filled, Spring Season 2010 will be cancelled. For more information contact Will Carbonara at (361) 277 - 9800 or Dana Castillo at (361) 277 - 9322 by December 1.
Yorktown Christmas Bazaar
The Fourth Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Yorktown Community Hall on December 5. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and scheduled closing is at 2 p.m. Santa's Cafe will be open at 9 a.m. for coffee, tea, cocoa and some sweets to enjoy. At 11 a.m. serving will begin for homemade soup (potato, chicken noodle and taco). Along with soups and sandwiches (chicken, ham, beef) they will also have homemade cakes, cookies, sweet rolls, cookies and candy for sale. Start your Saturday of shopiing off with a stop at the Yorktown Community Hall, for lots of fun, food and great holiday gifts for all. Contact Dee at 361-935-6124 for information about booth rental.
Charlie Brown Christmas
Lifeway Baptist Church presents Charlie Brown Christmas play on December 8, beginning at 7 pm at Lifeway Baptist Church. This event is free to the public.
Pastor installation
Pastor Tim W. Muehlbrad, the new minister at St. Paul Lutheran Church, will be installed at a special service Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Dan L. Zellmer, Dean of Victoria Conference and Pastor of Salem Lutheran in Port Lavaca will be the installing pastor. Community and friends are invited to attend the service and reception following in the fellowship hall. For more information contact St. Paul Lutheran Church at 564-2135.
Tamale orders
Our Lady of Guadalupe is taking orders for tamales. This is a fundraiser for the church. To place an order, please call Theresa at 361-277-8408 or Janie at 361-489-5047.
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Veteran’s program at CHS
A special invitation is extended to all area veterans and the public to attend the Veterans’ Day Ceremony to be held at Cuero High School on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The event will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be located in the stadium near the flag pole. The program is being held to honor all Veterans as well as rededicate the flag pole that was donated to the school in 1959 from VFW Post No. 7835. The high school band and choir will perform. Seats will be provided for all Veterans in attendance. Following the service, all visitors are invited to attend a reception that will be held in the High School Library.
Veterans Day ceremony
Cuero VFW Post 3972 and American Legion Dinter Post 3 will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial on the Courthouse lawn. If you would like to volunteer to speak at the ceremony contact Bobby Schley at 277-3083.
Meyersville Veteran’s Day
Meyersville School will hold a Veterans Day Program at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11th, in the school gym. The program will be “Stand Up”. The school will be honoring all veterans and showing our patriotism. The school would like to invite everyone to attend especially any and all veterans.
CAMAL House hours
C.A.M.A.L. House will be open to distribute food on the second and third Thursdays in November and December. The November dates are Thursday, Nov. 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 16 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.
City to observe holiday
In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall and City Administration Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, and reopen on Thursday, November 12. The Sanitation schedule will be as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday routes will remain the same. Wednesday’s commercial routes will be picked up on Tuesday and Thursday. No routes will run Wednesday.
Booster T-shirts
Cuero Booster Club will be selling long sleeve Playoff T-shirts at the game Friday night in Seguin for $20.
Country Opry Nov. 19
On the third Thursday of each month Cuero Pilot Club hosts the Cuero Country Opry at the VFW hall, Highway 183 North. The next performance is Thursday, Nov. 19. Dinner (catered by Werner’s of Shiner) is served at 5:30; the show follows at 7:00. Tickets are $10.00 and may be purchased in advance from any Pilot Club member, the Cuero Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Full-O-Pep Ranch & Garden Center, Prosperity Bank, Kleinecke Flower Shop or Reuss Pharmacy. Tickets for just the show are $5.00 at the door. Takeout dinners are also available from Werner’s for $6.00. For more information call Kay at 275-6334.
Christmas scene set up
Scene set up for Christmas in the Park’s 10th Anniversary Display is underway and the December Events Committee is asking for the public's help. The group works Monday-Friday starting at 8 a.m. at the DEC warehouse by the baseball field until opening day. Any help that the public can give will be greatly appreciated. Show up at the warehouse or call Kay Lewis, 361-275-1222; Jo Ann Edge, 361-275-2125, or the Cuero Development Corporation office, 361-275-8178; email cueroed2@dewittec.net.
Turkeyfest turkey dinner
Cuero Turkeyfest will hold a bake turkey and dressing dinner on Sunday, Nov. 15, at the American Legion Hall in Cuero from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The turkey and dressing dinner will be served to-go at $8 per plate pre-sale or $10 at the gate. Tickets are available at The Cooking Depot, Ranch House Spirits and Gifts, Ful-O-Pep Ranch and Garden Center, Main Street Kaffee House and Deli, Anders Auto, American Legion Hall or any Turkeyfest board member. Proceeds will benefit local civic organizations.
Stopping Internet predators
How do Internet predators target children? What techniques do they use? What can you do to stop them? For many children and young adults there is a sense that what happens online can't hurt them. Unfortunately, we are finding that many teens are posting personal information in chat rooms and on social networking sites making them easy prey for child predators. This presentation by Sgt. Paul Aleman with the Office of the Texas Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations Division, allows the community to hear straight talk about the risks of online child predators and the steps all of us can take to protect our children. Join us at 12 noon on Thursday, November 12 at the Cuero Intermediate School library. Snacks will be provided as well as babysitting and transportation. For more information or to schedule transportation please call the Cuero ISD Parenting Team at 361-275-9408.
Bake Sale
Bring your friends and come dine with us. If you choose, you may do take-out. St. Michael’s Altar Society will have a Thanksgiving Soup, Sandwich, and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 20, at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. The sale will be from 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving dinner meetings
Lets Stand Together Thanksgiving Dinner will meet every Thursday at Milly’s on Main at 7 p.m. Donations can be dropped off to David Ruiz, 201 W. Morgan, or cash donations can be taken to Wells Fargo. For more information call Rudy Perez at 275-2198, Josephine Martinez at 275-6470, Felia Nava at 275-5204 or Candace Liendo at 655-0231.
St. Michael’s arts, crafts
The annual St. Michael’s Home and School Association “Santa’s Arts and Crafts Sale” will take place on Saturday, December 5th at the St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Santa will be available for pictures. A country store and silent auction will also be held. Registration is now being accepted for vendors to participate in this event. For more information, call the school office at 277-3854 or visit the school’s website at www.stmichaels-cuero.org.
Saturday lunch bunch
The public is invited to enjoy a free lunch each Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon at the St. Mark's Fellowship Hall. The free lunch and socializing is presented each week by a different church or organization On November 14 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church volunteers will host the lunch. If any church or organization would like to participate in this service, contact one of the participating churches.
CCA banquet Nov. 12
The CCA Texas Guadalupe Valley Chapter’s Annual Banquet is set for Thursday, Nov. 12, at the VFW Hall in Cuero. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include your CCA annual membership, food, and beverages. The evening will include a live and silent auction featuring guided fishing trips, artwork, hunting and fishing equipment and various other items. A raffle is being hel for a 2010 Bush Hog 4430 4x4 Utility Vehicle; tickets are $10 each. For more information on banquet or raffle tickets call Cliff Weber at 361-275-2311, Patsy Warzecha at 361-275-3616 or David Warzecha at 361-319-5981.
Benefit golf tournament
A benefit golf tournament for the Child Welfare Board of Cuero will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. Proceeds will go into a fund to allow for the purchase of diapers, Christmas needs, winter jackets, and toys for the Rainbow Room. The tournament format will be a 4-person blind draw scramble. Entry fee will be a $25 tournament donation (all proceeds to welfare board). Sign-up sheets are available at the Pro Shop. For more information, call (361) 799-9292 or (361) 275-4353.
Night golf tourney
Due to the rains, last week's Glow Ball Tournament has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 15. Sign up by 5:00 p.m. Sunday. A meal will be hosted and served by Rick Wheeler and Frank Burns and families at 5:30 pm. Bring your flashlights for the after dark tournament with Glow Balls at 6:30 pm. Golf carts, snacks, and drinks are available at the Golf Pro-shop. All spouses and families are invited to join their golfers for a fun evening of 'Moon Light Golf'. Call Byron Wolf, 277-2214, with questions - or call the pro-shop at 275-3233.
Youth Garage Sale
Trinity Church Youth Garage Sale 108 N. Hunt 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday November 14th. All proceeds benefit the youth group.
Santa Claus in Cuero
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Elves, will arrive in Cuero by Texas Longhorn, Saturday November 28th, at 11 a.m. They will parade from the Library down Main St. and end at the H&R Parking Lot on Esplanade. They will visit from 11-1 and pictures will be $6. Goodie bags will be given to the first 100 children. Sponsored by the Cuero Business Co-Op.
Lasagna dinner Dec. 3
Project Graduation will serve a lasagna dinner on Thursday December 3rd, from 5-7 p.m. at Millies on Main. Tickets are $10 and available at Rath Propane or CHS Seniors. All proceeds will go to Project Graduation. Enjoy evening dining and shopping in downtown Cuero. Shops will be open until 8 p.m. This is a Project Graduation and Cuero Business Co-Op partnership event.
Legion meets Monday
American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday, November 16 at the American Legion Hall at 7:30 PM. All members are invited to attend.
Breakfast Group Tuesday
Arneckeville Men's Breakfast Group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Zion Lutheran Church basement. Coffee is ready at 5:30 a.m., a delicious breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. A special guest speaker will be with us to talk about investing. All men of the community are invited to come out and enjoy Christian fellowship. The group will not meet during December - but will resume Jan. 5, 2010.
Dedication service Fri.
Evangelist John Wallace invites you to a building dedication at God’s Word Ministry 1615 Terrell St. in Cuero. Service starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. Food will be served. All are welcome.
Diabetic Support Group
Diabetic Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church located at 211 N. Clinton from 10 to 11.
Outreach hall dedication
Everyone is invited to come and fellowship with the Outreach for Souls Church as they dedicate their new fellowship hall. Special guest minister will be Brother Radames Vila from Killeen. Service will begin at 3 p.m. with a meal to be served immediately following the service.
Ministers meet weekly
Pastors and church leaders are invited to join Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance which meets each Monday at Cuero Assembly of God at 8 a.m. for an interdenominational time of prayer and fellowship.
Project Grad meeting
There will be a Project Graduation meeting held November 17th, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria.
CDC facade program
Cuero Development Corporation announces a new program available to Cuero businesses. The Façade Improvement Program is a dollar-for-dollar match up to $2,500 maximum for improvements made to the front façade of a commercial building with an existing business. This is a competitive grant available until funds are depleted. For a full set of rules and guidelines contact the Cuero Development Corporation at 361.275.8178 or download at www.cuerodc.com.
Snowman building crafts
Valerie Ramsey and Misty Scroggins of the Heritage, will present a crafts program, Building a Snowman, at 11 a.m. on November 19. All seniors are invited to participate at the DeWitt County Senior Citizens Center, located at 1013 Courthouse St. in Cuero.
Sr. Citizen party plan
DeWitt County Senior Citizens Center will hold its annual Christmas party on December 4 at 10 a.m. Any companies or citizens that may have door prizes to donate can contact Joyce Eichhorn, director, at 361-564-2155.
Vietnam Vets memorial
The Vietnam Vets are planning a monument to all DeWitt County Vietnam war veterans. The monument will consist of a mounted Huwe chopper, individual monuments for vets who died in Vietnam, and nine flags with night lighting. The vets are asking for donations to help with the purchase of the chopper and other materials to make their dream a reality. Donations for the project may be given to any Vietnam Vet member or dropped off at Citizens Bank in Yorktown. All donations are greatly appreciated and needed as soon as possible because they want to have the memorial installed by Memorial Day, 2010.
Holiday Open House
Cuero Business Co-Op will celebrate it “Holiday Open House” Thanksgiving weekend. Members will be offering specials and serving snacks and refreshments during the holiday weekend. Also register at any CBC member for $100 in Cuero Bucks.
Open late in December
Shop until 8 pm Thursdays in December till Christmas. Shop from 5-8 and register for $100 in Cuero Bucks each week. Follow the Gift Trail for participating merchants. Sponsored by the Cuero Business Co-Op.
Love program Nov. 14
A Love Fellowship Program for Paul Edward Cross, Sr. will be held November 14, at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will help defray medical expenses. For more information, please contact: Rev. D.A. Belvin Sr. (361)799(9756; Sue Carter (361) 799-9684; Johnnie V. Green (361) 275-6690.
Relay for Life meeting
DeWitt County Relay For Life will hold a committee meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. at Cuero Community Hospital in the usual meeting area. Lots of discussion and planning for kickoff preparation. Call Pat Villa at 277-8929 for any questions.
Soccer seeks helpers
Cuero Area Soccer Association has 7 positions open for active board members to complete the board. C.A.S.A. is a volunteer organization in which your time and efforts will be donated for your children and for the children of DeWitt County to insure the continuation of the Cuero Area Soccer League. If all positions of the board are not filled, Spring Season 2010 will be cancelled. For more information contact Will Carbonara at (361) 277 - 9800 or Dana Castillo at (361) 277 - 9322 by December 1.
Yorktown Christmas Bazaar
The Fourth Annual Christmas Bazaar will be held at the Yorktown Community Hall on December 5. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and scheduled closing is at 2 p.m. Santa's Cafe will be open at 9 a.m. for coffee, tea, cocoa and some sweets to enjoy. At 11 a.m. serving will begin for homemade soup (potato, chicken noodle and taco). Along with soups and sandwiches (chicken, ham, beef) they will also have homemade cakes, cookies, sweet rolls, cookies and candy for sale. Start your Saturday of shopiing off with a stop at the Yorktown Community Hall, for lots of fun, food and great holiday gifts for all. Contact Dee at 361-935-6124 for information about booth rental.
Charlie Brown Christmas
Lifeway Baptist Church presents Charlie Brown Christmas play on December 8, beginning at 7 pm at Lifeway Baptist Church. This event is free to the public.
Pastor installation
Pastor Tim W. Muehlbrad, the new minister at St. Paul Lutheran Church, will be installed at a special service Sunday, Nov. 15, at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Dan L. Zellmer, Dean of Victoria Conference and Pastor of Salem Lutheran in Port Lavaca will be the installing pastor. Community and friends are invited to attend the service and reception following in the fellowship hall. For more information contact St. Paul Lutheran Church at 564-2135.
Tamale orders
Our Lady of Guadalupe is taking orders for tamales. This is a fundraiser for the church. To place an order, please call Theresa at 361-277-8408 or Janie at 361-489-5047.
