DeWitt Briefs
(Posted 3/17/2010 08:55 am)
Cascarone time arrives
It's cascarone time! DeWitt County Wildflower Association announces that cascarones are now available. These one of a kind little beauties are available at The Decor Shop, at 134 E. Main, and at the Chamber of Commerce. You can also contact a Wildflower member to make a purchase. They can be purchased individually or packaged by the dozen. Supplies are limited this year, so act fast. This could be the last time cascarones are available from the Wildflower Association so get yours before it's too late.
St. Michael’s registration
St. Michael’s School will hold registration for the 2010-2011 school year throughout the month of March. Prospective families will be able to visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. For more information, call the school office at 277-3854.
Lions Pork Dinner Sunday
Cuero Lions Club will have its annual BBQ Pork Dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, March 21, from 11 to 1 at Cuero City Park Anna Koch Pavilion. Tickets at $8 in advance available from Lions members or at The Cuero Record. Drive-thru only. Proceeds benefit Lions’ charities.
Spring Clean-Up dates
The Spring Clean-Up dates in Cuero are through Saturday, March 20. Individuals needing assistance in moving their items or needing trash pick-up, must call the Chamber office at 275-2112 no later then Friday March 12. If your name is not on the list by this date, it will be your responsibility to dispose of your items properly.
Cuero Open House March 27
Spring into Cuero with the Cuero Business Co-op as they host the Annual Spring Open House Event on Saturday, March 27. Enjoy refreshments and shop specials with friends at participating CBC member businesses. For more information call the Chamber office at 361 275-2112.
CAMAL House hours
The CAMAL House will be open to distribute food on March 25th from 2 - 6 p.m.
Cuero Country Opry Thursday
Cuero Country Opry sponsored by the Cuero Pilot Club will be held Thursday, March 18, at the Cuero VFW Hall. The event will feature the Chisholm Trail Swing Band, Jerry Bennett, Jay Harvey, and Ray Goodwin. Dinner and the show will cost $10. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 361-275-6334 or 361-275-3009.
KCB Garage Sale March 27
Keep Cuero Beautiful Committee is sponsoring their bi-annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cuero Park Pavilion. The committee is accepting booth applications at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Chamber at 275-2112. Booth fees benefit the Keep Cuero Beautiful Committee and will be used for beautification projects in Cuero.
Night golf March 19
Mark your calendars for a unique and fun evening of "Glow Ball Golf", Friday, March 19. A meal will be hosted and served by Henry and Kathy Luddeke and Byron and Deanna Wolf at 6 p.m. Bring your flashlights for the after dark tournament with glow balls. 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'. The Golf Association invites the community to come visit the recently remodeled Pro-Shop. Weather permitting; the new covered patio will be utilized for the event. For questions, call Byron Wolf, 275-2214 - or call the pro-shop at 275-3233.
Band barbecue March 28
Cuero Band Parents will be hosting a barbecue plate lunch on Sunday, March 26 at the American Legion Hall to benefit the Gobbler Band. Tickets are on sale now for $7. Plates purchased on day of luncheon will cost $9. Large orders can be delivered. For large orders, call Kathy Kahlich at 275-4782 or Jennifer Hudgeons at 275-6157.
Taste of Trail invitations
Invitations to “Taste of the Trail,” the biennial fundraiser for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, were mailed this week. “Taste of the Trail” is scheduled for April 17 and will be held at the Robert Oliver Bellevue Ranch. If you do not receive an invitation, and would like to attend the event, call the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum at 277-2866, or see the website at tasteofthetrail.com.
Diabetes classes in March
Do Well Be Well Diabetes classes will be offered by Texas AgriLife Extension. County Extension Agent Diana M. Weise will be conducting the classes. Cooking schools are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Friar Ag. Building. Each educational class will contain different information and new recipes. Class dates are March 24, and 31. Call 275-0816 to reserve a seat. Participants will learn information about diabetes as well as how to modify recipes for persons with diabetes. Classes are being co-sponsored by H.E.B. and WalMart of Cuero.
Lenten services at St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero, invites you for Lenten Wednesday worship and a soup, sandwich, and dessert supper on Wednesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 24. Services are scheduled at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. with a common supper between. This year's Lenten theme is "Christian Faith Basics." St. Mark's is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
CHS blood drive March 23
CHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. This event will be held in the CHS old cafeteria.
Relay for Life plans
DeWitt County Relay for Life will have its next meeting Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at Cuero Community Hospital. Team captains are urged to attend. Volunteers are needed. This year’s DeWitt County Relay for Life will be Friday, April 23. Cancer survivor and one guest are invited to a reception that starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Kids Against Cancer deadline will be at 5 p.m. that Friday, April 23. Sponsors may still contribute with recognition during the event. Teams are still encourage to sign up. For more information call Pat Villa at 277-8929.
Easter bake sale
St. Michael’s Altar Society will have their Easter Bake Sale on Friday, March 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Cakes, other various baked goods, breakfast tacos, and coffee will be available. The society appreciates all of the support that the community gives.
Potato Bake lunch
The Lifft Group of the First United Methodist Church will have their annual Potato Bake Luncheon on Friday, March 26, at Faith Hall. Lunch includes all the fixings, salad, tea, and dessert. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased from any member of the group or are available from the church office. Dine in or take our plates will be available. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Benefit raffle March 20
The $10.00 tickets for a benefit raffle to help cover the funeral expenses of Michael Chandler are available through Barbara Chandler at 564-3797 or Cheryl Ortiz at 550-4959. Only 500 tickets will be sold. First prize is a Weatherby 270 with Nikon 4x9x40 scope. Second prize is a guided fishing trip for four with hotel accommodations in Port Aransas. The drawing will be held Saturday, March 20 at the American Legion Hall in Cuero. You do not need to be present to win.
Mt. Bethel speaker
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate its 132 Anniversary on March 21, beginning at 11 a.m. with Guest Speaker Rev. Clayton from Macedonia Baptist Church in Cuero Texas. At 3 p.m. guest speaker Rev. Mark Stewart of Rising Star Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas will speak.
Nordheim Music Circle
Homer Chalk of Nordheim is hosting Nordheim Music Circle each third Sunday of the month. It will be at 2 p.m. on March 21 at Broadway Bar in Nordheim. The public is invited. You are invited to play your instrument, sing or just listen. For more information call 361-938-7208.
Relay car wash Saturday
Relay for Life Car-wash on March 20, at O’Reilly Auto Parts Store from 8 a.m. until ???. All donations will be greatly appreciated for Relay for Life.
Methodist Men BBQ
United Methodist Men will be selling BBQ Porkloin, ribs, and sausage on Saturday, April 3 from 11 - 1. Prices will be $20 for 1/2 loins, $15 for a rack of ribs, and $5 for a link of sausage. Baked items from the Lifft Ladies will also be on sale. Some of these desserts will include, cakes, cookies, pies and cobbler. You can pick up tickets from any United Methodist men or Kimberley at the church office.
Rawhide Riders drive
Rawhide Riders Inc, Trailride Club will be having their annual Membership Drive and Bar-b-que on Saturday, March 20, at the Rawhide Property off of Stratton Rd in Cuero, Texas. Ladies can bring a side dish or dessert, we will eat at 6:30pm. Also the next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, March 23, at 7:30pm at the Rawhide Riders property. This will be the election of officers and Queen and Mascot for 2010-2011. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rip or Barbara Gibson at (361)277-2671.
Palm Sunday service
Palm Sunday C.A.M.A.L. House city wide service at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited to come and support the C.A.M.A.L. House.
Women of the Bible
Everyone is invited to come and explore some of the most notarized women of the Bible. Dinner will be served and this program is free to all. For more information please contact Viola M. Holman at (361) 243-1355.
Maundy Thurs. service
Maundy Thursday Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 1 at First Presbyterian Church. The Lord’s Supper will be served by intinction using the old Indianola communion set. Good Friday Service will be at noon on April 2.
Easter Sunday services
Easter Sunday Worship at First Presbyterian Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. on April 4. At that time the beautiful flowered cross will be unveiled. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Immediately following worship there will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the church lawn. All children are invited to join us.
Holy Week at St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero, invites you to experience special Holy Week services: Palm Sunday, March 28, at 9 a.m. with children's Palm Procession (all children welcome); Maundy Thursday, April 1 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Holy Communion, optional servant foot washing) and Good Friday, April 2 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Stations of the Cross). St. Mark's, 400 N. Esplanade, 361-275-2845, is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Vote for Jaryn Jarmon
One of Cuero Intermediate School 6th grade students, Jaryn Jarmon, was selected at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program to be a contestant of the The Reliant Energy Power of Art "People's Choice" contest. The top three elementary art pieces will receive a Power of Art package and $2000 in art supplies for the campus and district. There are no names on the artwork, but Jaryn's piece is the 7th selection with a Native American in the foreground and adobe building in the background. Please take a minute to vote for Jaryn at ReliantPowerZone.com. Voting ends April 5.
French Spring Fling April 9
John C. French Elementary will be having their annual PTO Spring Fling Carnival on Friday, April 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go to the PTO for field trips, library books and other campus needs. There will be a raffle, silent auction, food and games for all ages.
TPA meeting set
Annual meeting for TPA Post M Cuero has been scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Barbeque Station. There will be a meeting and service awards will be given. Following the meeting a barbeque dinner will be served. All members are urged to attend.
Summer Camp fundraiser
Fresh Start Fellowship invites you to their first fundraiser kickoff on Thursday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This meal is for a great cause so please come out and support the Youth Fundraiser for Summer Camp. Call the church at (361) 524-5238 to order your plate. The meal will consist of chicken spaghetti, corn, a salad, garlic bread, dessert, and a drink.
Annual Sausage dinner
Cuero Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M. will host their Annual Sausage Dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine in or plates to go will be $7
Habitat Fish Fry
The 11th Annual Habitat for Humanity Fish Fry will be held at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Good Friday, April 2, from 11 to 1. Tickets are $7.00 with plates to go only. Tickets are available presale or at the door.
CVFD Aux. to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Department will meet next Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the fire house. The change of date is due to Lent. Please bring snacks (finger food) to share while we enjoy bingo after the regular meeting.
European trip planned
Mrs. Tresa Urbanovsky will once again be sponsoring an 11 day trip to Europe. The ‘Best of England, Scotland, and Ireland’ will cost $3,510 and includes airfare, transfers, motorcoach bus, tour director, local city guides, overnight accommodations, buffet breakfast and four dinners (including beer and wine). Locations will include London, Edinburgh, Cheshire, and Dublin. Optional excursions are also available. For further information call 277-4787 or email turbanovsky@cueroisd.org
CHS reunion in June
Cuero High School classes of 1979, 1980, and 1981 are planning a “30” year reunion on Saturday June 19, at Lindenau Hall. If you have any information on any graduates of these years, please contact the following: 1979 - Cheryl Beck Bunjes @ (361) 652-4581 or Sally Salcher Salas @ (281) 395-2758; 1980 - gobblers1980@yahoo.com or Melissa Buenger @ (361) 275-3627 or BJ Drehr @ (361) 275-9531; 1981 - gobblers1981@yahoo.com or Jackie Heideaker Drehr @ (361) 275-9531, Paula Gebauer Brown @ (361) 564-8959, or Cindy Holland Adams @ (361) 275-5480.
Bluebonnet Youth benefit
You’re invited to a Remember Texas Independence Celebration (A family affair) Saturday, March 27, at the Goliad Rodeo arena at the Goliad Fair Grounds. BBQ will be served from 11-1 p.m. and will be $8 per plate. Pre sale tickets are required for BBQ plates and are available by calling (361) 564-4824. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the South Texas Children’s Home and the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch.
Monthly Prayer Meeting
The Monthly Community Prayer Meeting will be held the first Monday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. at God’s Way Fellowship, located at 600 Evers St. For more information call (361) 648-2549.
Ministers meet weekly
Pastors and church leaders are invited to join Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance which meets each Monday at First Baptist Church of Cuero at 8 a.m. for an interdenominational time of prayer and fellowship.
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.
Vietnam Vet names needed
Anyone serving in the military during the Vietnam crisis between the years of 1962-1975 regardless of station, please notify Rev. John Jackson at 361-275-1207 or email him at Jacksoncuero@yahoo.com or the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce (361)564-2661 to have name inscribed on the DeWitt County Vietnam Memorial to be constructed in Yorktown.
Vietnam Vet brick project
Vietnam Vets are selling bricks for $50 each to be installed at the Vietnam Memorial which is to be constructed along SH 72 across from Aunt Di’s in Yorktown. Bricks will be inscribed. Contact Rev. John Jackson at 361-275-1207 or any Vietnam Vet for more information or to purchase a brick.
Vietnam Vets memorial
Anyone knowing of an individual killed in action in Vietnam, call the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce (361)564-2661 with the person’s name, date of birth, date killed in action so their name may be inscribed on a headstone at the DeWitt County Vietnam Memorial to be constructed in Yorktown.
Census job training
For those interested in Census 2010 jobs, testing will be Wednesday, March 17, at Cuero Municipal Library from 10:30 to 2; Thursday, March 18, at Best Western Park Heights Inn at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 20, at Cuero High School Cafeteria at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 24, at Cuero Library, at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Applicants may also call toll free 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a testing date.
Quinn Chapel Family Day
Quinn Chapel IME Church, 114 Thredkale, Cuero, Texas Family and Friends Day program will be held March 21, at 3 p.m. Rev. Lester Adams welcomes guest speaker will be Rev. Arnold Taylor of the Little Zion Baptist Church.
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Cascarone time arrives
It's cascarone time! DeWitt County Wildflower Association announces that cascarones are now available. These one of a kind little beauties are available at The Decor Shop, at 134 E. Main, and at the Chamber of Commerce. You can also contact a Wildflower member to make a purchase. They can be purchased individually or packaged by the dozen. Supplies are limited this year, so act fast. This could be the last time cascarones are available from the Wildflower Association so get yours before it's too late.
St. Michael’s registration
St. Michael’s School will hold registration for the 2010-2011 school year throughout the month of March. Prospective families will be able to visit the classrooms and meet the teachers. For more information, call the school office at 277-3854.
Lions Pork Dinner Sunday
Cuero Lions Club will have its annual BBQ Pork Dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, March 21, from 11 to 1 at Cuero City Park Anna Koch Pavilion. Tickets at $8 in advance available from Lions members or at The Cuero Record. Drive-thru only. Proceeds benefit Lions’ charities.
Spring Clean-Up dates
The Spring Clean-Up dates in Cuero are through Saturday, March 20. Individuals needing assistance in moving their items or needing trash pick-up, must call the Chamber office at 275-2112 no later then Friday March 12. If your name is not on the list by this date, it will be your responsibility to dispose of your items properly.
Cuero Open House March 27
Spring into Cuero with the Cuero Business Co-op as they host the Annual Spring Open House Event on Saturday, March 27. Enjoy refreshments and shop specials with friends at participating CBC member businesses. For more information call the Chamber office at 361 275-2112.
CAMAL House hours
The CAMAL House will be open to distribute food on March 25th from 2 - 6 p.m.
Cuero Country Opry Thursday
Cuero Country Opry sponsored by the Cuero Pilot Club will be held Thursday, March 18, at the Cuero VFW Hall. The event will feature the Chisholm Trail Swing Band, Jerry Bennett, Jay Harvey, and Ray Goodwin. Dinner and the show will cost $10. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. For more information call 361-275-6334 or 361-275-3009.
KCB Garage Sale March 27
Keep Cuero Beautiful Committee is sponsoring their bi-annual Garage Sale on Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cuero Park Pavilion. The committee is accepting booth applications at the Cuero Chamber of Commerce. For more information call the Chamber at 275-2112. Booth fees benefit the Keep Cuero Beautiful Committee and will be used for beautification projects in Cuero.
Night golf March 19
Mark your calendars for a unique and fun evening of "Glow Ball Golf", Friday, March 19. A meal will be hosted and served by Henry and Kathy Luddeke and Byron and Deanna Wolf at 6 p.m. Bring your flashlights for the after dark tournament with glow balls. 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'. The Golf Association invites the community to come visit the recently remodeled Pro-Shop. Weather permitting; the new covered patio will be utilized for the event. For questions, call Byron Wolf, 275-2214 - or call the pro-shop at 275-3233.
Band barbecue March 28
Cuero Band Parents will be hosting a barbecue plate lunch on Sunday, March 26 at the American Legion Hall to benefit the Gobbler Band. Tickets are on sale now for $7. Plates purchased on day of luncheon will cost $9. Large orders can be delivered. For large orders, call Kathy Kahlich at 275-4782 or Jennifer Hudgeons at 275-6157.
Taste of Trail invitations
Invitations to “Taste of the Trail,” the biennial fundraiser for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, were mailed this week. “Taste of the Trail” is scheduled for April 17 and will be held at the Robert Oliver Bellevue Ranch. If you do not receive an invitation, and would like to attend the event, call the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum at 277-2866, or see the website at tasteofthetrail.com.
Diabetes classes in March
Do Well Be Well Diabetes classes will be offered by Texas AgriLife Extension. County Extension Agent Diana M. Weise will be conducting the classes. Cooking schools are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. at the Friar Ag. Building. Each educational class will contain different information and new recipes. Class dates are March 24, and 31. Call 275-0816 to reserve a seat. Participants will learn information about diabetes as well as how to modify recipes for persons with diabetes. Classes are being co-sponsored by H.E.B. and WalMart of Cuero.
Lenten services at St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero, invites you for Lenten Wednesday worship and a soup, sandwich, and dessert supper on Wednesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 24. Services are scheduled at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. with a common supper between. This year's Lenten theme is "Christian Faith Basics." St. Mark's is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
CHS blood drive March 23
CHS Student Council will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. This event will be held in the CHS old cafeteria.
Relay for Life plans
DeWitt County Relay for Life will have its next meeting Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m. at Cuero Community Hospital. Team captains are urged to attend. Volunteers are needed. This year’s DeWitt County Relay for Life will be Friday, April 23. Cancer survivor and one guest are invited to a reception that starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Kids Against Cancer deadline will be at 5 p.m. that Friday, April 23. Sponsors may still contribute with recognition during the event. Teams are still encourage to sign up. For more information call Pat Villa at 277-8929.
Easter bake sale
St. Michael’s Altar Society will have their Easter Bake Sale on Friday, March 26, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Cakes, other various baked goods, breakfast tacos, and coffee will be available. The society appreciates all of the support that the community gives.
Potato Bake lunch
The Lifft Group of the First United Methodist Church will have their annual Potato Bake Luncheon on Friday, March 26, at Faith Hall. Lunch includes all the fixings, salad, tea, and dessert. Tickets are $7.00 and can be purchased from any member of the group or are available from the church office. Dine in or take our plates will be available. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Benefit raffle March 20
The $10.00 tickets for a benefit raffle to help cover the funeral expenses of Michael Chandler are available through Barbara Chandler at 564-3797 or Cheryl Ortiz at 550-4959. Only 500 tickets will be sold. First prize is a Weatherby 270 with Nikon 4x9x40 scope. Second prize is a guided fishing trip for four with hotel accommodations in Port Aransas. The drawing will be held Saturday, March 20 at the American Legion Hall in Cuero. You do not need to be present to win.
Mt. Bethel speaker
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church will celebrate its 132 Anniversary on March 21, beginning at 11 a.m. with Guest Speaker Rev. Clayton from Macedonia Baptist Church in Cuero Texas. At 3 p.m. guest speaker Rev. Mark Stewart of Rising Star Baptist Church in Corpus Christi, Texas will speak.
Nordheim Music Circle
Homer Chalk of Nordheim is hosting Nordheim Music Circle each third Sunday of the month. It will be at 2 p.m. on March 21 at Broadway Bar in Nordheim. The public is invited. You are invited to play your instrument, sing or just listen. For more information call 361-938-7208.
Relay car wash Saturday
Relay for Life Car-wash on March 20, at O’Reilly Auto Parts Store from 8 a.m. until ???. All donations will be greatly appreciated for Relay for Life.
Methodist Men BBQ
United Methodist Men will be selling BBQ Porkloin, ribs, and sausage on Saturday, April 3 from 11 - 1. Prices will be $20 for 1/2 loins, $15 for a rack of ribs, and $5 for a link of sausage. Baked items from the Lifft Ladies will also be on sale. Some of these desserts will include, cakes, cookies, pies and cobbler. You can pick up tickets from any United Methodist men or Kimberley at the church office.
Rawhide Riders drive
Rawhide Riders Inc, Trailride Club will be having their annual Membership Drive and Bar-b-que on Saturday, March 20, at the Rawhide Property off of Stratton Rd in Cuero, Texas. Ladies can bring a side dish or dessert, we will eat at 6:30pm. Also the next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, March 23, at 7:30pm at the Rawhide Riders property. This will be the election of officers and Queen and Mascot for 2010-2011. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rip or Barbara Gibson at (361)277-2671.
Palm Sunday service
Palm Sunday C.A.M.A.L. House city wide service at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church. Everyone is invited to come and support the C.A.M.A.L. House.
Women of the Bible
Everyone is invited to come and explore some of the most notarized women of the Bible. Dinner will be served and this program is free to all. For more information please contact Viola M. Holman at (361) 243-1355.
Maundy Thurs. service
Maundy Thursday Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 1 at First Presbyterian Church. The Lord’s Supper will be served by intinction using the old Indianola communion set. Good Friday Service will be at noon on April 2.
Easter Sunday services
Easter Sunday Worship at First Presbyterian Church will begin at 10:30 a.m. on April 4. At that time the beautiful flowered cross will be unveiled. The Lord’s Supper will be served. Immediately following worship there will be an Easter Egg Hunt on the church lawn. All children are invited to join us.
Holy Week at St. Mark’s
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Cuero, invites you to experience special Holy Week services: Palm Sunday, March 28, at 9 a.m. with children's Palm Procession (all children welcome); Maundy Thursday, April 1 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Holy Communion, optional servant foot washing) and Good Friday, April 2 at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. (Stations of the Cross). St. Mark's, 400 N. Esplanade, 361-275-2845, is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Vote for Jaryn Jarmon
One of Cuero Intermediate School 6th grade students, Jaryn Jarmon, was selected at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Program to be a contestant of the The Reliant Energy Power of Art "People's Choice" contest. The top three elementary art pieces will receive a Power of Art package and $2000 in art supplies for the campus and district. There are no names on the artwork, but Jaryn's piece is the 7th selection with a Native American in the foreground and adobe building in the background. Please take a minute to vote for Jaryn at ReliantPowerZone.com. Voting ends April 5.
French Spring Fling April 9
John C. French Elementary will be having their annual PTO Spring Fling Carnival on Friday, April 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. All proceeds go to the PTO for field trips, library books and other campus needs. There will be a raffle, silent auction, food and games for all ages.
TPA meeting set
Annual meeting for TPA Post M Cuero has been scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at the Barbeque Station. There will be a meeting and service awards will be given. Following the meeting a barbeque dinner will be served. All members are urged to attend.
Summer Camp fundraiser
Fresh Start Fellowship invites you to their first fundraiser kickoff on Thursday, March 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This meal is for a great cause so please come out and support the Youth Fundraiser for Summer Camp. Call the church at (361) 524-5238 to order your plate. The meal will consist of chicken spaghetti, corn, a salad, garlic bread, dessert, and a drink.
Annual Sausage dinner
Cuero Masonic Lodge #409 A.F. and A.M. will host their Annual Sausage Dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, March 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine in or plates to go will be $7
Habitat Fish Fry
The 11th Annual Habitat for Humanity Fish Fry will be held at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall on Good Friday, April 2, from 11 to 1. Tickets are $7.00 with plates to go only. Tickets are available presale or at the door.
CVFD Aux. to meet
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Department will meet next Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the fire house. The change of date is due to Lent. Please bring snacks (finger food) to share while we enjoy bingo after the regular meeting.
European trip planned
Mrs. Tresa Urbanovsky will once again be sponsoring an 11 day trip to Europe. The ‘Best of England, Scotland, and Ireland’ will cost $3,510 and includes airfare, transfers, motorcoach bus, tour director, local city guides, overnight accommodations, buffet breakfast and four dinners (including beer and wine). Locations will include London, Edinburgh, Cheshire, and Dublin. Optional excursions are also available. For further information call 277-4787 or email turbanovsky@cueroisd.org
CHS reunion in June
Cuero High School classes of 1979, 1980, and 1981 are planning a “30” year reunion on Saturday June 19, at Lindenau Hall. If you have any information on any graduates of these years, please contact the following: 1979 - Cheryl Beck Bunjes @ (361) 652-4581 or Sally Salcher Salas @ (281) 395-2758; 1980 - gobblers1980@yahoo.com or Melissa Buenger @ (361) 275-3627 or BJ Drehr @ (361) 275-9531; 1981 - gobblers1981@yahoo.com or Jackie Heideaker Drehr @ (361) 275-9531, Paula Gebauer Brown @ (361) 564-8959, or Cindy Holland Adams @ (361) 275-5480.
Bluebonnet Youth benefit
You’re invited to a Remember Texas Independence Celebration (A family affair) Saturday, March 27, at the Goliad Rodeo arena at the Goliad Fair Grounds. BBQ will be served from 11-1 p.m. and will be $8 per plate. Pre sale tickets are required for BBQ plates and are available by calling (361) 564-4824. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the South Texas Children’s Home and the Bluebonnet Youth Ranch.
Monthly Prayer Meeting
The Monthly Community Prayer Meeting will be held the first Monday of every month beginning at 7 p.m. at God’s Way Fellowship, located at 600 Evers St. For more information call (361) 648-2549.
Ministers meet weekly
Pastors and church leaders are invited to join Cuero Area Ministerial Alliance which meets each Monday at First Baptist Church of Cuero at 8 a.m. for an interdenominational time of prayer and fellowship.
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.
Vietnam Vet names needed
Anyone serving in the military during the Vietnam crisis between the years of 1962-1975 regardless of station, please notify Rev. John Jackson at 361-275-1207 or email him at Jacksoncuero@yahoo.com or the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce (361)564-2661 to have name inscribed on the DeWitt County Vietnam Memorial to be constructed in Yorktown.
Vietnam Vet brick project
Vietnam Vets are selling bricks for $50 each to be installed at the Vietnam Memorial which is to be constructed along SH 72 across from Aunt Di’s in Yorktown. Bricks will be inscribed. Contact Rev. John Jackson at 361-275-1207 or any Vietnam Vet for more information or to purchase a brick.
Vietnam Vets memorial
Anyone knowing of an individual killed in action in Vietnam, call the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce (361)564-2661 with the person’s name, date of birth, date killed in action so their name may be inscribed on a headstone at the DeWitt County Vietnam Memorial to be constructed in Yorktown.
Census job training
For those interested in Census 2010 jobs, testing will be Wednesday, March 17, at Cuero Municipal Library from 10:30 to 2; Thursday, March 18, at Best Western Park Heights Inn at 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 20, at Cuero High School Cafeteria at 9 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 24, at Cuero Library, at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Applicants may also call toll free 1-866-861-2010 to schedule a testing date.
Quinn Chapel Family Day
Quinn Chapel IME Church, 114 Thredkale, Cuero, Texas Family and Friends Day program will be held March 21, at 3 p.m. Rev. Lester Adams welcomes guest speaker will be Rev. Arnold Taylor of the Little Zion Baptist Church.
