Elf on the Shelf Downtown Scavenger Hunt
From December 9th to 13th, join Cuero Municipal Library’s own Elf, Trixie, for a delightful downtown scavenger hunt. Families can search for Trixie and enjoy festive fun together!
Brunch Buddies and Bingo
Seniors 55 and older are invited to Brunch Buddies and Bingo on Thursday, December 12th from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Education Room at Cuero Regional Hospital. Seniors will enjoy a free meal, Podiatry presentation by Dr. Neil Campbell, and a few games of bingo with prizes! RSVP’s are required and open to the first 50 seniors only. Call the hospital at 361-275-6191 to get your name on the list to attend.
Chili & Gun Raffle Scholarship Fundraiser
The DeWitt County Go Texan Committee will be having their annual chili fundraising event on Thursday, December 12 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church Hall, between 5-8 p.m. The chili will be $10 per quart and will be “to go” only. The Go Texan Committee is also currently selling gun raffle tickets. Chili tickets and gun raffle tickets can be bought from all Go Texan members, but for convenience they can also be purchased at the DeWitt County Extension Office. These two fundraising events are held annually to benefit the local scholarship program, which has enabled the committee to award approximately $170,000 to local high school graduates over the past 10 years! If you have any questions, you can call Anthony Netardus at 361-275-0816, or Greg Nemec at 361-275-1245.
Christmas in Downtown Volunteers
We hope you, your organizations and friends can lend a hometown hand in hosting guests at the 12th Annual Christmas in Downtown Cuero. This has become a sig- nature event for our community and we’re proud to show off what we do! Our attractions are amazing and need volunteers on Saturday Dec. 14th, 12-10 p.m. for 2 hour shifts, only to collect tickets from the kiddos (or adults) prior to accessing the rides/ice skating/petting zoo and all. For more information, contact Sandra Osman at [email protected] or call 361-485-8088.
Enjoy Cookies with Santa and Bunco on Sunday, December 15, 2-4 p.m. at the Yorktown Historical Museum. The entry fee for bunco is to bring 2-3 non-perishable items, which will be donated to YAM.
Deputy Santa requests, donations
DeWitt County parents of children in need can request items from the Deputy Santa program. Forms are available at the DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office (208 E. Live Oak, Cuero/ 77954), the Yorktown City Hall, the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Co., or the Juvenile Probation Office and must be returned to the DeWitt County Sheriffs Office or Yorktown City Hall by no later than 5 p.m., December 16. Donations of UNwrapped toys and wrapping paper are welcome at the same sites as Wishlists. Monetary donations can be mailed or brought in anytime. Please make checks payable to “Deputy Santa.” Contact Kim with any questions at 361-2750899.
Christmas Storywalk
From December 16th to 20th, experience a unique Christmas Storywalk along the DeWitt County Courthouse’s sidewalk and courtyard, where families can stroll through a festive narrative, hosted by the Cuero Municipal Library.
Mid Coast Family Craft
On December 17th at 4:30 PM, join the Cuero Municipal Library for a fun family craft session with Mid Coast Family Services.
Hayrides at Christmas in the Park
Every Wednesday until January 1, the Cuero Volunteer Fire Department is hosting hayrides through the Christmas in the Park from 6-9 p.m.
Night of Lights
Walk with friends and family through the beautiful light display in Cuero Park on January 2, at 6:30 p.m. Meet at the Cuero Park Pavilion. Sponsored by CRH and Cuero Wellness Center.
Substitute, Cafeteria Worker, Bus Driver Training
The Cuero ISD will hold its substitute training on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Cuero ISD Administration Office located at 960 East Broadway, Cuero. 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. Contacts: Jessica Hernandez at 361-2751914 or Melissa Jimenez at 361-275-1900.
Little League Registration
Registration for the 2025 Cuero Little League season is currently open and will all be conducted online, on our website, cuerolittleleague. com. The last day to register is January 15, 2025. For those who wish to volunteer in a particular area: coaching, umpiring, assisting, please sign up when registering your player. For additional information or questions, please email us at [email protected], or call 361-212-7835
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.
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.
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 call 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].
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.
