Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair Discover a wonderful selection of books specially curated for elementary-aged children. St. Michael’s Catholic School hosts a Scholastic Book Fair open to the public on Jan. 27-31 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:p.m. at 309 E. Church Street.
Pilot Club Gala
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras at the Pilot Club of Cuero’s 11th Annual Gala on Saturday, February 1. Enjoy a fun-filled evening with a delicious dinner catered by Franklin’s ~ Victoria, live music by Jarrod Birmingham with Shane and Renee - Total Entertainment, Raffles, and Auction. This is a wonderful opportunity to support a great cause, as all funds raised go toward raising awareness and supporting brain-related injuries and disorders. For more details, check out our Facebook page or email us at pilotclubofcuero@ gmail.com. Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration and giving back!
Cactus Country at Gruenau
Gruenau Hall will welcome Cactus Country to the stage for a Sunday afternoon dance on February 2. Doors will open at 1:00 pm. The band will be playing from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. The price is $10 per person, and those 12 and under are free. Gruenau Hall is located at 1012 Gruenau Road.
Local News Documentary Screening
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will host a free screening of the acclaimed documentary For the Record on Sunday, February 2, at 3:00 PM at the Lyric Theater (120 E. South Main Street, Flatonia). The event includes a post-screening panel discussion with local newspaper editors and publishers about the future of community journalism.
GVEC Scholarship
The Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) is pleased to once again offer scholarships to high school seniors graduating in Spring 2024. For eligibility information and the online application, please visit www.gvec. org/community/scholarships. All applications must be submitted online prior to midnight on February 3, 2025.
TPA Breakfast
The Traveler’s Association (TPA) will have the regular monthly meeting on Tues. February 4, 2025, at 8:30 A.M. at Bahnhof Café, 213 W. Main. Cuero, Texas. All members and prospective members are invited to attend and enjoy breakfast with the group.
Yorktown Livestock Show
The 86th Annual Yorktown Livestock Show will be held on Friday, Feb 14, at the Yorktown FFA Show Barn. The Ag Mech contest will be at 1 p.m. and Livestock Judging at 5 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 15, the auction begins at 1 p.m.
Coach Mathis Appreciation
Appreciation & Celebration Banquet for Coach Victor Mathis, Saturday, February 15, 4-8 p.m. at the Friar Ag Center, 501 Martin Luther King Drive. Free of charge. To make donations or help ensure the event is successful, contact Isabel Patton, 361- 564-7868; Angie Bowles, 361-243-0170; or Cevele Patton, 361-243-0159.
Heart/ Stroke Awareness & CPR
In honor of National Heart Health Awareness Month, Zion Lutheran Church of Mission Valley will host a Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Class with Hands-On CPR Training on Thursday, February 20, 7- 9 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall (12183 FM 236, Mission Valley). DeTar Healthcare System team members will lead the free community training on this critical, life-saving topic. The class is open to anyone aged 10 and older and will focus on teaching life-saving techniques, including hands-only CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) usage. Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of a stroke or heart attack and how to provide immediate assistance until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. A team from DeTar Healthcare System will lead the class, ensuring participants leave with practical knowledge that could save a life in an emergency situation. Please note that this training is not for CPR certification but is designed to empower individuals to act quickly in a crisis. RSVP by calling or texting 361-582-9635 by February 13, 2025 to reserve your spot.
Yorktown Commercial Heifer Sale
The 1st Annual Yorktown Commercial Heifer Show will be held Saturday, Feb 22, at the OLD VFW. We will have 10 students showing their commercial heifers. We will have the cattle available for buyer viewing starting at 1 p.m. til 5 p.m. We will be having a pre-auction social starting at 4 p.m. The auction will start at 5 p.m. with an appreciation dinner for all buyers at 6 p.m.
Free Early Learning Program
Families in the community with children ages 0-4 are invited to attend the Cuero ISD Early Learning Program held every Wednesday at 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM at Cuero Intermediate School Library, located at 502 Park Heights Drive. Children enjoy music, dance, storytime, activity & sensory stations, brand-new books, and much more! This program is FREE for all families to attend. For more information, please contact 361-275-1900, Literacy Coach, Katy Botello, ext. 413 or Director of Special Programs, Ruby Rodriguez ext. 116 (habla Espanol)
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 361-293-5576.
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 cal 361-243-8684 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 Churchin 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.
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 361-485-8090.
Explore your family history at 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 361-564-7868.
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.
