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YORKTOWN BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce hosts the Back - t o - S choo l Bash, Aug. 6, 6:308 p.m. at the Yorktown City Park. Food, drinks, kickball (7:30), basketball, games, school supply drive, music and more.
CISD BACK-TOSCHOOL BASH
The annual CISD Back - t o - S choo l Bash will be on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the cafeteria of Cuero Intermediate School, 502 Park Heights Drive..
‘SAVOR THE FLAVOR’ TASTING & STYLE SHOW The Cuero Chamber of Commerce invites the community to its inaugural Savor the Flavor: Cuero Tasting & Style Show on Thursday, Aug. 7, 5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Cuero VFW Hall. Showcasing 12 lo- cal food and drink vendors, the evening offers tastings across appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and beverages. Guests will also enjoy a runway fashion show, featuring men’s and women’s styles from area boutiques, with awards for Best Style and Best Showmanship. Tickets are $50 each or $500 for reserved tables of 10, including full access to tastings, drinks, live entertainment, swag bags, and a bucket raffle supporting Chamber initiatives. For tickets, vendor registration, or more information, contact the Cuero Chamber at 361275-2112 or [email protected].
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 512922-9885.
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, 512922-9885 Auditions: True Meaning of Christmas Auditions open for “The True Meaning of Christmas,” presented by United on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6:30-7 p.m. at 809 Second St. in Cuero. Roles available for all ages. Contact Elaine Plummer, 361-2432380.
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 361-564-8446 for more information.
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DINNER
The Nordheim Booster Club is having a Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Fundraiser on Aug. 25. Plates will consist of Chicken Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, cobbler and a roll. Plates are $15. Driveway Through Pick-Up Only at Nordheim Fire Station 5- 7PM. Contact Roxanne Schuenemann if you need a ticket at 361-2754252.
VFW CHILI & BBQ COOKOFF Get the BBQ bragging rights in Cuero at the VFW Post 3972 Chili & Bar-BQue 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 @ 512-554-5389.
80S BINGO
The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce hosts 80s Bingo on Saturday, Sept. 13, 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, 361-5642661.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON
The Cuero Chamber’s 2025 Women in Business Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at The Venue on Church Street. Keynote speaker Clara Villarreal Varner, a former CIA Deputy Chief Scientist, will share her inspiring story of resilience, leadership, and success in STEM. The event features vendor booths, networking, and a catered lunch. Tickets are $30; reserved tables and vendor spots available. For more information, call 361-275-2112 or visit www.cuero.org.
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) begins Thursday, October 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in Yorktown. This process is for those interested in joining the Catholic faith, those needing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation), and those returning to the faith. Please call the parish office at 361-564-2893 to RSVP or for more information, so we can prepare materials.
LIBRARY/CROWN HOSPICE 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].
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 775304-7802.
BIBLE STUDY
Come hear Steve Egan, Evangelist for the Cuero Church of Christ, teaching on the 15 historical periods of the Bible, each Wednesday at 7 p.m., 1100 E. McArthur. For more information call 714-292-3352.
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 361-2935576.
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.
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 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 Crystal Hamilton at 361275-1903 to schedule an appointment.
CHILD SCREENING SERVICES Residents of Yorktown, are you aware of a child with problems walking, seeing, moving or thinking? Free screening services are available for children from birth through five years of age. Call 361-564-2252 ext. 3002 for an appointment. Screening will be held at Yorktown Elementary School.
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
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 361-564-7868.
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 volunteer@ mowstx.org.
