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Fun After 5 Artist Extravaganza
Join us for the Cuero Chamber of Commerce “Fun After 5” & Artist Extravaganza on Thursday, July 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Cuero Heritage Museum, located at 124 E. Church St. This special event will honor local artists and showcase unique artworks, with new artists also featured in the latest exhibit. Guests can mingle, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate Cuero’s creative community. All are welcome.
63rd Bade-Reinhardt Reunion
The 63rd reunion of the Bade-Reinhardt descendants will be held on Saturday, July 19, at St. Peter & Paul's Catholic Church fellowship hall in Meyersville, TX. Hosts for this reunion are members of the Henry J. Bade family. Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m. and a potluck lunch will be served at noon. Families should bring a meat dish and a side dish or dessert. All paper goods will be furnished, along with tea, water and lemonade. A brief meeting will follow the lunch and attendees are encouraged to stay for the afternoon for games and visiting. For more information, contact Sheryl Bade Bierstedt at 210-685-6835 or sbierstedt@ yahoo.com.
Shiner Gaslight Play Now is the time to reserve your vouchers/tickets for the Shiner Gaslight summer play, “The Voice of the Prairie.” Directed by Leslie Buesing, this play is a “sentimental journey” through a more innocent, yet ambitious time when radio opened the world of imagination to the listening audience. Play dates are Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays July 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, August 1, 2, 3. A Wednesday performance is July 30th. All are in the evening except for Sunday matinees. A meal is served before the play. Voucher holder reservations begin Wed. June 18, www.shinergaslight. org General Ticket sales begin Mon. June 23. Call 361-594-2079 between
Substitute, Cafeteria, Bus Driver Training The Cuero ISD will hold two substitute trainings on Tuesday, July 22, one at 8:30 a.m. and another at 1:30 p.m. The training will be in the Cuero ISD Admin. Office, located at 960 E. Broadway, Cuero. This training will provide individuals wishing to work in the classroom, cafeteria, or driving a bus with information necessary for success while substituting in the district. This also includes state mandated training for Safety and Security and Stop the Bleed Training. All substitutes must attend this training. Please pre-register at https://www.cueroisd.org/departments/ human-resources. If you are unable to pre-register please follow the directions on the web page. Any questions regarding this training, may contact Jessica Hernandez at 361275-1914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900.
Kids in the Kitchen Camp
The A&M AgriLife Extension hosts a fun-packed day of basic kitchen & food safety, cooking German food. July 23 & 24, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. each day, Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building. Ages 8 & Up, $50 per participant, limit 20. Call 361275-0816 to register.
80s Bingo
The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce hosts 80s Bingo on Friday, July 25, at the DeWitt County Veterans Center, 901 State Hwy 72. Doors open at 6 p.m., meal served at 6:30 with bingo following. Proceeds go toward student scholarships. Table of 8, $350; single ticket $45. Prizes for Best Decorated Table and 80s Attire. Tickets available at Chamber office or any board member, 361-564-2661.
Dueling Pianos Summer Wind Down
This Summer's hottest event, Dueling Pianos “Summer Weekend Wind Down,” presented by the DeWitt Medical Foundation, happens Friday, July 25, at the Venue on Church Street from 7 to 11 p.m. One of the best shows around, it features two talented musicians dueling it out on pianos during an evening of fast, funny, and engaging entertainment. The audience is the star of the show with party goers shouting out requests, singing along to favorites, bantering with performers, and having the time of their lives. You don't want to miss this memorable night! Get your reserved table of 10 or general admission tickets now by calling 361.524.6103 or email [email protected].
Rescheduled Golf Tourney
The Cuero Health Men’s Health Golf tournament has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 26th. Held at the Cuero Municipal Golf Course, this tournament is a 4 man scramble. Registration at 8 a.m., tee off at 9 a.m. This annual event highlights the importance of primary care, routine checkups, and necessary screenings that all men need to make a priority, to lead healthy lives. Free PSA screenings are available, the morning of the tournament, to registered players. A lunch is served to all the players and cash prizes are given to the top five teams. Team registration is $400 a team. To sign up contact Tamara Kainer at [email protected].
Class of 1975 50th Reunion
The CHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion will be held Aug. 2 at the Cuero Country Club from 6-10 p.m.; cash bar; $20 per person. RSVP by July 24 to Holly 361550-4562 or Walter 361-6482908. Anyone interested in playing golf, meet at the Club House at 7:30 a.m., followed by lunch at EVthing, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2026 Nordheim Stock Show Validation
Steer and breeding cattle validation for the January 31, 2026, Nordheim FFA Stock Show will be held on Saturday morning, Aug. 2, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Nordheim School FFA Barn. Junior FFA and FFA students in grades 3-12 are eligible to show steers and present a breeding animal (s), if the student meets the criteria as stated in the General Rules of the Nordheim FFA Stock Show. This is a mandatory weigh-in for validation, no exceptions. Any questions, contact AST Robert Sager at (432) 770-6793, Pam Remmers at (361) 649-9297, or Bernard Warwas at (361) 550-1458.
Woodman Cemetery Cleanup
Volunteers are desperately needed and greatly appreciated at the Woodman Cemetery Cleanup on Aug. 9, 7 a.m. to noon, 225 Woodman Cemetery, in Cuero. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information contact Carol Ross Brookens at 512-922-9885.
Woodman Rummage, Bake Sale Woodman Cemetery Association is having a Rummage and Bake Sale, Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, 400 Grant Street, Cuero. ALL gently used items and baked goods donations are appreciated. ALL Donations are appreciated. Monetary donations can be made via Zelle: woodmancemeteryassoc@ yahoo.com ALL Proceeds Go To Woodman Cemetery. Any questions, contact Carol Ross Pickens, 512-922-9885
Scholarship Golf Tourney
The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Yorktown High School Scholarship Fund 18-Hole Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 16, Tee Off - 8:30 a.m & 1:30 p.m. at Yorktown Country Club. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Prizes; 4-person team/ Best Ball $400; $5 Mulligans. Call the Chamber at 361-5648446 for more information.
VFW Chili & BBQ Cookoff
Get the BBQ bragging rights in Cuero at the VFW Post 3972 Chili & Bar-B-Que Cookoff on Sept. 5-6. Categories include deviled eggs, margaritas, open meat, chicken, homestyle chili, jack pot beans, Tolbert (sanctioned) Chili, ribs, and brisket. Judges are needed. Benefitting VFW maintenance fund, contact Mona Schlieper at 351-5240131 or Tom Stephens @ 512554-5389.
Library/Crown Hospice Hosts Senior Social Hour
Crown Hospice is holding a Senior Social Hour at the Yorktown Public Library on the 1st Monday of every month. The social hour begins at 10 a.m. and is open to the public. Bingo, prizes and snacks are all provided free of charge. The hosts look forward to you attending.
Unity Prayer
Unity prayer every third Monday of the month at Cuero Library from 5:45- 6:45 p.m. for more information cal 361-2438684 or 361-243-1141
Family Storytime
Every Tuesday from 10 - 11 a.m. the Cuero Municipal Library has Family Storytime. This engaging program features crafts, snacks, stories, and fun activities tailored for children aged 0-5.
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 Cuero Public Library in Cuero, 207 E. Main St. All ages and levels are welcome. For any questions, please email [email protected].
