Praha Picnic
All roads lead to Maticha Praha on Thursday, August 15, for the 169th Praha Picnic at St. Mary’s Church-Praha, 821 FM 1295 in Flatonia. Mass celebration at 10 a.m., followed by the famous Praha Stew and Fried Chicken at 11 a.m.
(Drive thru plates available, $14) Bands include Ennis Czech Boys, Texas Sound Czech Band and The Lost Cause Band. Other fun activities include a country store, cake walk, plant walk, fish pond, ring toss and a raffle.
CASA Q&A
Golden Crescent CASA helps children in foster care navigate their way through and is also their voice in the courts. Volunteers are needed for the children of DeWitt County who are in foster care. If you want to learn more about it, please join us for an informational meeting on Aug. 19, 4-5 p.m at the Cuero Municipal Library.
Substitute, Cafeteria and Bus Driver Training
The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Tuesday, August 20 at 9 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. This training is a state required and will provide individuals wishing to work in the classroom, cafeteria, or driving a bus with information necessary for success.
All substitutes must attend this training. New applicants need to bring a copy of their social security card, driver’s license, and transcript or diploma to the training as well. Applicants that have not completed an application with Cuero ISD, need to go to www.cueroisd.org.
Contact Jessica Hernandez at 361-275-1914 or Monica Barrera at 361-2751900 with any questions.
Mini-Cheer Camp
CHS Mini-Cheer Camp will be held August 24 at the CHS gym (Roost) for grades PreK4 through 6th. Campers will learn cheers, a dance, jumps, stunts and have a lot of FUN!! Camp will be held from 9 a.m.- noon.
Doors open at 8:15 a.m. for pictures with Toby, and the parent showcase will begin at noon. Registration cost is $40 per child and $30 per additional siblings.
Mini Cheerleaders will perform during the first home game on August 30th. All registration will be done online at https:// cuerocheerbooster. hometownticketing.com For more information contact Alexis Cooper at 361-550-4039.
Annual Wildlife Management Meeting
Western DeWitt Wildlife Management Association will hold its annual meeting at The Nordheim Shooting Club on Aug 24. Registration 11 a.m., meal at noon. Big buck contest registration along with registration for management tags and a photo contest.
Lease license information needs to be sent to Spence PRIOR to AUG 24. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. If you have any questions please contact Eric Gaus 361-564-8696 or Spence at 361-649-6162.
KidsFIRST Launch
First Baptist Church will begin a new year of KidsFIRST on Wednesday, August 28th. Every Wednesday evening during the school year, we offer free supper, worship time, Bible stories, music, and games for ages pre-K 4 through Grade 6. Older children will explore the New Testament 'Text Messages ' from Jesus . Younger children learn from the Beginner's Bible Curriculum. Register online at www.fbccuero.org, or call the church at 361-275-3401.
Grief Share Program
The Grief Share Program is being offered here in Yorktown at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The Fall Sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 3, and be held each Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. through November 12.
The session entitled 'Surviving the Holidays' will be held on Tuesday, November 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For inquiries or to register go to GriefShare.org or call Valda Lamprecht at (361)649-7812 or Rosa Serrano at (361)5648207.
Saturday Night Fever – Babe and Bubba Bingo
SNYPD (Spay Neuter Your Pet DeWitt) hosts its Babe and Bubba Bingo with a Saturday Night Fever theme on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5-11 p.m. at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building, 501 Martin Luther King Drive, Cuero. Best dressed and table decor contests, silent auction, door prizes, meal, raffles, and cocktails. Pre-sale $50, door $60, tables $500. Call 361491-0019 or 361-212-3595 for tickets.
A Day in The Country
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Weesatche 4 Warriors is honoring active duty military, veterans, wounded warriors, first responders and families in memory of lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The event starts with a 10 a.m. opening ceremony and continues with a chuck wagon lunch, family fun activities and live entertainment until 2 p.m. at the Weesatche Community Center, 161 E. FM 884, in Goliad.
Murder at the Masquerade
A masquerade murder mystery dinner event to benefit the Friends of DeWitt County Children will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 6 p.m. at The Venue on Church Street in Cuero.
Ticketing information to follow.
Senior Coffee Hour & Social
Wednesdays at 10 a.m., the Dinter American Legion No. 3 will host a Veterans and Seniors Coffee Hour and Social.
310 S. Esplanade. For more information, call 361-275-6334 or 775-304-7802.
Turner Hall Bingo
Turner hall will host Bingo every Thursday at 7:30p.m.
Turner Hall is located at 5245 State Highway 111 West. For more information, call 361293-5576.
Preschool Tours
Grace Episcopal School is the newest preschool in Cuero opening in August 2024. Personal tours are being offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 1-4:00 pm. Grace Episcopal School is a ministry of Grace Episcopal Church.
The school will offer full day, year-round Christ- centered programming with small class sizes and big opportunities for individualized instruction and care to better meet each child’s learning style. Contact Cynthia Warzecha, Director at 361-524-5009 to schedule your tour or visit www.graceschoolcuero. org.
Cuero VFW Bingo
Cuero VFW Post 3972 has resumed weekly games of Bingo at the Post Home.
Games will begin at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds of these games benefit local charities, youth, and veterans in need. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Unity Prayer
Unity prayer every third Monday of the month at Cuero Library from 5:45- 6:45 p.m. for more information cal 361243-8684 or 361-243-1141
DeWitt County Shutterbugs
Do you love photography?
Do you want to learn more, be inspired, challenged? Do you want to get together with other creative photographers? If so, please join us at a Shutterbugs meeting. Meetings are held on every third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Cuero, 408 N. Gonzales Street. Please enter through the front door under the awning. All ages and levels are welcome. For any questions, please email [email protected].
1984 & 1985 Class Reunion
Calling all Class of 1984 and 1985 Cuero High School Gobblers. The 39th and 40th Reunion is Oct 11, 2024 and Oct 12, 2024. Cost is $60 per person but includes both night's festivities. Friday night mixer and Saturday night social hour, banquet and dance at Cuero Country Club.
For more details contact Peggy Mejia Courtney at 832576-4930 or Raina Hancock Samples at 361-318-1312.
Can also view information on Facebook and ClassQuest Cuero High School 1984 & 1985.
Child Find Evaluations
School districts must ensure that a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided for children who are identified as needing special education and related services. Child Find is a process to identify, locate, and evaluate individuals from birth to 21 years of age who may need special education and related services. Evaluations for Cuero, Meyersville, Nursery and Westhoff ISD’s are available through Child Find.
Early childhood intervention programs serve children with developmental delays and their families. Eligibility is determined through a team assessment by program staff.
Please call Jan Clink scales at 361-275-1900 extension 142, to schedule an appointment.
Genealogy Library
The Cuero Heritage Museum at 124 E. Church Street, houses the library genealogy section. The museum now has a searchable genealogy database with 480 books.
Check it out at https://chmgenealogy. libib.com/ If you are interested in donating to this collection call 361-4858090.
Explore your family history at the Cuero Municipal Library
Cuero Municipal Library provides free access to Ancestry. com when connected to the library’s internet. Valuable service is made available through a partnership with the DeWitt County Historical Commission. Explore your family history at the library.
Link: https://ancestrylibrary. proquest.co/aleweb/ale/do/ login
Lean On Me Organization
God calls us to serve those in need. If you are available to help serve families during times of bereavement, Call Isabel Patton at 361-5647868.
Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help deliver meals in the central DeWitt County area for Meals on Wheels South Texas. Meals are delivered once a week on Wednesdays from about 11 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in volunteering you can go to mowstx.org or email [email protected].
