Girl Scouts Spring Break Day Camp
Spring Break Day Camp to be hosted by Girl Scouts of Victoria at Victoria Service Center, March 18 to 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $10 per day. Open to all girls in grades K–12.
Shiner Heritage Quilters ‘Spring into Quilting‘
Calling all quilters. Shiner Heritage Quilters invites you to participate in the 2026 show, “Spring into Quilting” scheduled for Friday and Saturday, March 2021, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Shiner KC Hall, 122 S. Ave. G, in Shiner, which is a new location for the show. Entry forms and general instructions can be downloaded at www.shinerheritagequilters. org, or call Darcy Curtin at 361-427-3177. You can also pick up forms at The Square Quilter, 807 N. Ave. D in Shiner. Entry forms postmarked on or before Friday, Feb. 6, will be accepted.
Wine Tasting, Food, Fun
Wine tasting, meal, games, and silent auction — a fun night planned for Saturday, March 21, at 564 Venue located at 110 E Main St in Yorktown in support of Yorktown’s 68th Annual Western Days. Tickets are $50 each or a table of 6 for $275. Bingo style games will be played following a pasta bar meal. Call (361564-7137) or come by the Western Days Office located at 141 S Riedel to get your tickets. Have an exciting evening with family and others in and around the community while supporting Yorktown’s long time family festival. If you would like to contribute to the prizes or silent auction call the office (361-5647137) or contact Peggy Savage, Connie Hall, Tracy Parrett, Mary Kay Mattox or Sharon Buesing.
Hot Diggety Dog
A hot dog fundraiser will be held at Cuero First United Methodist Church at 210 N. Clinton St. Saturday, March 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit donations for missions. It will include hot dogs with all the fixings, chips and desserts. There will also be a silent cake auction and crafts.
CEU Program
The DeWitt County SWCD will hold our annual CEU program on Tuesday, March 24, at the DeWitt County Veterans Center 901 Hwy 72 E, Yorktown, TX 78164. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and program starts at 8 a.m.. Cost is $35.00 and includes lunch. TDA has approved six CEU’s for the attendees. Please call or text Velinda Geffert at 361-935-6848 or email [email protected]. gov to register or for additional information.
Grief Support Group
Meetings are at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Cuero Tuesdays, March 10, 17 and 24, at 7 p.m. All who are having a difficult time dealing with grief for the death of a loved one, friend, loss of a job, divorce, loss of health or loss of a pet you will be welcome. Grief is hard to deal with by yourself. You will find comfort and understanding. All are welcome.
Yorktown Chamber Banquet
The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held Friday, March 27, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at the office are $35 for individuals and $300 for a table of eight. Formal entire encouraged but not required. 361-564-2661.
Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
The Knights of Columbus will host a fish fry at Holy Cross Activity Center at 1214 Zorn Road in Yorktown Friday, March 27, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Menu is fried fish, hush puppies, German potato salad and cole slaw. $12 per plate.
Westhoff Annual Spring Festival
The Westhoff School PTC Annual Spring Festival will he held Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a live auction at noon. Activities will include a cake walk, kids games, country store and live and silent auctions. BBQ chicken plates for dine in or to go are presale for $10. Raffle tickets are $1, $5 raffle tickets for $1,000 beef and chest freezer. 244 Lynch Ave. in Westhoff.
Palm Sunday Sausage Meal
Knights of Columbus Council No. 13010 will host the Annual Palm Sunday Sausage Meal and Sts. Peter and Paul Altar Society Bake Sale at 11220 FM 237 in Meyersville March 29 starting at 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Plates to go are $15.
Freemasons Fish Fry
Yorktown’s Cameron Masonic Lodge will have a Fish Fry on Friday, April 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with plates to go only. Cost is $15. Plates will consist of Fried Fish, Hush Puppies, Fries and Slaw. The Lodge, as always, appreciates the community’s support. Plates can be picked up at the Masonic Lodge located at 525 E Main. Tickets can be purchased from Jeff Massey, Richard Heard, Derek Brown, Rick Savage, and John Oliver.
Mt. Bethany Baptist Church BBQ Dinner
Mt. Bethany Baptist Church will host a BBQ dinner fundraiser at the American Legion in Cuero Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m. Plates will include BBQ ribs and sausage with all trimmings for $15. Call Charles Whitfield at 361-799-6138 or Sue Williams at 361-2109798 for information.
Nordheim Easter Egg Hunt
Friends of Nordheim will sponsor the 39th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. in Nordheim Jubilee Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. All nursery children, and children, ages preschool to 4th grade can register for door prizes, and they will hunt for plastic eggs containing prizes. Children in grades 5 to thirteen years of age need to register to be eligible for door prizes. If it is raining, the hunt will be held in the Nordheim Shooting Club Dance Hall. Nordheim Garden Club will be sponsoring a bake sale and plant sale fundraiser inside the Park Lounge at 9 a.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs and a brown bag lunch will also be available. For volunteer or donation information call City Hall at 361-938-5223.
Freemasons Offer Scholarships
Yorktown and Nordheim 2026 graduating seniors planning to attend technical school or college are invited to apply for a scholarship from Yorktown’s Cameron Masonic Lodge. Education is a key factor in the future success of not only our community but the country as a whole. The Freemasons are pleased to be able to offer further educational assistance through the scholarship program. The deadline for applying is noon on Thursday, April 9. Students should contact their respective school counselors for more information.
Yorktown Western Days Association Scholarships
The Yorktown Western Days Association is excited to announce that applications are now open for sponsorship opportunities for graduating seniors at Yorktown and Nordheim High Schools. until April 16. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive support as they take the next step toward their future. Interested seniors may pick up application information from their school counselors. The Western Days Association is proud to invest in the success of our local youth and to give back to the community through this means. These scholarships are made possible through the generous support of our community and the continued success of Western Days events. Together, we are helping build a brighter future for the next generation.
