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New Braunfels Sesquicentennial CalendarSunday, March 19, 1995 ■ Herald-Zeitung ■ 5 BNACHTSFEUER—Christmas party celebrating the Eve of St. Nicholas Feast Day. Tree decorating, singing Lcbkuchenhaus (Gingerbread house) contest. Infant of Krumbad procession.Dec. 17—CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF CHURCII-ES Several New Braunfels churches to host afternoon/evening open house. Choir/Christmas music.,• March 21—FOUNDERS’I DAY—Prayer breakfast at 7:00 a.m.Jwith noted religious speaker Dr.| Bruce Larson. Co-Pastor of the Crys-| tal Cathedral in California. New* Braunfels Civic Center. AdmissionI $10.00.: March 21—BOOK-SIGNING1 PARTY—12:00 noon at First Protes-' tant Church in the new Family Life* Center. Dr. Bruce Larson will attend a book-signing party.t March 21—FOUNDERS’ DAY Z WORSHIP SERVICE—Dr. Brucc* Larson will preach at the 7:30 p.m.; service at First Protestant Church.; March 25—TANZFEST* (DANCE FEST—7:30 p.m. atEagles Hall. Parade of flags and German costumes. Gcmian-stylc dance music by Seven Dutchmen orchestra. Exhibition dances by five member groups of the German Folkdancc Association of Texas. Special dance ceremony to honor original German settlers of Comal County. Limited £ number of tickets: Advance, $5.00;£ At the door, $7.00. Sponsored by Deutsehcr Volkstanzverband Texas'a New Braunfels German Folk-£ dancers.£ March 26— 30TH ANNUAL AND FINAL REUNION OF RUR- AL SCHOOLS OF COMAL,•I GUADALUPE, AND HAYSCOUNTIES—Ex-students, teachers,^ of approximately 75 defunct rural schools and guests will gather at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Registra-*. tion 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m., followed by ^ dancing to the Tommie Vanek Band i) from 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. No foodwill be served. Refreshments will be available for purchase. School mem-5 orabilia will be on display. Special v program and recognition of attcn-s dees. Nominal admission fee.S April 1—GRUENE I0K RUN—i; 10-Kilometer run in Grucnc Historic ^ District.S April 1 2— TOUR OF HIS-K TOR 1C HOMES—Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 41 S3. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Shelter and Habitat for Humanity. 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m each day. $10.00donation. April 8—EASTER EGG HUNT -Sponsored by the Newkj Braunfels Evening Rotary, Wuest’s, and New Braunfels Parks Depart-I* ment A eity-wide Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a m. at the Gazebo in Landa N Park.sT April 9—TRAIL RIDE FROM1* INDIANOLA—Trail nde leaves ^ from Indanola on a l-week trip to New Braunfels.April 13-30— ORPHANS ON THE GUADALUPE”—Circle Arts Theatre will present the heritage drama “Orphans on the Guadalupe at the theatre in Landa Park. Shows at 8:00 p.m. on Apnl 13, 14 (benefit night), 15,21, 29, and 30. 3:00 p.m. matinee on Apnl 22 23.April 14—GOOD FRIDAY RELIGIOUS SERVICES Community -wide service in conjunction with the New Braunfels Mimstenal Alliance. Held at First Protestant Church beginning at 12:15 p.m.April 14—CROSSING THE GUADALUPE RIVER—Trail nders from lndianola will cross the Guadalupe River on Business 35 at 3:30 p.m., then continue downtown on Seguin Avc. to the Civic Center.April 14—OPENING CEREMONIES OF SESQUICENTENNIAL WEEK AND DEDICATION OI PLAQUE State and local dignitaries will open the Sesquicentennial festivities greeting the trail nders at the Civic Center and unveiling a his-toncal marker dedicated to all the Gentian settlers that made the long journey from lndianola.April 14-24—SESQUICENTENNIAL HAND-CANCELLATION AT POST OFFICE Retired Postmasters will have a special hand-can ccllation commemorating the Sesqui centennial celebration at the Newand New Braunfels and Canyon High School Bands will be invited to join the orchestra for the “1812 Overture” by Tschaikowsky.May 19-21—THIRD ANNUALNov. 5— WURSTFEST SERVICE—Community service emphasizing New Braunfels’ German heritage, held at 10:00 a.m. during Wurstfcst in the Wursthallc.Nov. 21—COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE—7:00p.m. at the New Braunfels Civic Center with all New Braunfels and Comal County Christian congregations participating.Dec. 2—ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR—Sponsored by the New Braunfels Conservation Society, the Heritage Society of New Braunfels, and the Sophicnburg Museum and Archives.Dec. 3—ADVENT VESPERS—Traditional community sing. Sponsored and coordinated by a separate group.Dec. 5—2ND ANNUAL WEIH-logo on them will also be available.April 15—SHOOTING MATCH—Sponsored by the New Braunfels Schuctzcn Vcrcin.April 16—EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE—Special service for all denominations will take place on the Main Plaza 6:30-7:30 a.m.April 19—SPASS TAG ANDKAFFEKLATSC'H—Sponsored by VFW and Auxiliary Post 7110. 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. at VFW Post at 600 Peace Avc. German music and singing, dominoes, skat, target shooting, horseshoe pitching, bean bag toss, etc. Available will be Wurst Brot (sausage bread), Koch Kaese auf Roggenbrot (cooked cheese on rye bread), Kaffec Kuchcn (coffee cake) and more.April 20— EVENING OF GERMAN ENTERTAINMENT—TheGcrman-Amcncan Society will sponsor an evening of entertainment at the New Braunfels Civic Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. The pianist Horst Schonbcck will play and the Folksdancc Group from New Braunfels will pcrfomi. Also from Braunfels, Germany, is a popular band who will play for the audience’s listening pleasure. After the show, the audience can meet the performers at a reception at the New' Braunfels Civic Center at 7:00 p.m.April 21—NEW BRAUNFELSHIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 194550TH REUNION Banquet at the Senior Citizens Center.April 21—HIGH SCH(X)LCLASSES 1946-1951 REUNION April 22—SESQUICENTENNIAL PARADE—Starting at 9:00 a.m., the parade route will wind through downtown New Braunfels and conclude in Prince Solms Park.April 22—BARBECUE LUNCH IN LANDA PARK—A huge barbecue lunch will be served from 11 00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Wurstfcst grounds in Landa Park following the parade.April 22—WURST COOKOFF—BBQ cook-off and tasting on the Wurstfcst grounds along the Comal River in Landa Park at 1:00 p.m.April 22—ENTERTAINMENT IN THE PARK A variety of musical entertainment and games will take place dunng the aftermxin inLanda Park.11:30 a m -12:30 p.m.^ Village Brass Band in the Market Platz 12:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Saenger-fest on the Wurstfcst grounds12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m Manachis at Area 10 in Landa Park12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.- NBIISBand on the Dance Slab in Landa Park12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.—49thArmored Band in the Market Plat/1:00 p.m.-2.00 p.m Alpenfest on the Wurstfcst grounds1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.—Village Brass Band in the Market Platz 1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.—Canyon High School Band on the Dance Slab 1:30 p m.-2:30 p.m.— Ballet Folk* lonco at Area 10 in Landa Park 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Cross Country Band on the Dance Slab2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.—Stadt-Kapellc on the Wurstfest grounds 3:00 p.m.—The heritage drama “Orphans on the Guadalupe” will be presented at the Circle Arts Theatre in Landa Park.3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Alpenfest on the Wurstfcst grounds 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—Rio band at Area 10 in Landa Park 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—Quarter Moon band4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.—Community Band on the Wurstfcst grounds 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.—The SevenDutchmen on the Wurstfcst grounds 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.—Alpenfest on the Wurstfcst grounds 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.—Street Organ from Germany on the Dance Slab 8:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.—San Antonio Youth Orchestra on the Dance Slab (will play through fireworks)April 22—MAJOR FIREWORKSDISPLAY—A huge fireworks display will take place over Landa Lake in Landa Park at dusk.April 22—WURST DANCE—Starting at 8:00 p.m.. outdoor entertainment on the Wurstfest groundsalong the Comal River in Landa Park. Dance in the evening in the Wursthallc following the fireworks.April 23—MAY POLE TO BE DEDICATED—The Gcrman-Amcr-ican Society of New Braunfels will erect a Maibaum (May Pole) in front of the Wurstfcst grounds on Landa Street, depicting the first 150 years of New Braunfels’ history.April 24—C OMAL COUNTYBLACK HERITAGE DISPLAY—Black heritage biographies on display at the Sophicnburg Memorial Museum.April 27—DEDICATION OF HISTORICAL SITE—Comal Springs Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century will dedicate the Sophicnburg Museum site as one of significantand historical value.May 6—KINDERMASKEN PARADE—Children’s paradethrough downtown with over 100 years of tradition.May 6 7—I0TH ANNUAL FOLKFEST Festival celebratingNew Braunfels’ hentage and culture on grounds of Conservation Plaza and Museum of Texas HandmadeFurniture. Tours of historic buildings, demonstrations by artisans and craftsmen, food, fumiture-makmg. games, etc. Sponsored by New Braunfels Conservation Societv.: wSophicnburg Museum and the Heritage Society of New Braunfels Admission fee.May 7—AMI RICAN LEGION POST * 179 SKAT TOURNAMENT— I :lt;M) p m. at 4 It) W Coll Street 80 hands played according to the Texas State Skat League rules to commemorate the pioneers’ participation in the game of skat which was brought over by German immigrants.Mav 7—MID-TEXAS SYMPHONY ANNUAL POPS CONCERTHonoring the Sesquicentennial at 4:00 p.m. in the New Braunfels Civic Center. The program will include “Stars and Stripes Forever,” Armed Forces March,” Bugler’s Holiday,Sister M.l. Hummel’s birthday. HummclMarkt, secondary market dealers and crafts people. Hummel Family Reunion, barbecue and dance. Friday, May 19: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 20: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 21:9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Special Scsqui-ccntcnnial Mass on Sunday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m.May 28—SPECIAL MASS TO HONOR VETERANS OF ALLWARS—Sponsored by the American Gl Forum Gregorio Coronado Women’s Chapter of New Braunfels. At Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church at 11:00 a.m.June 10—JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION—Black Heritage Families of Comal County have organized a dinner and dance from 5:30 p.m.-12:00 midnight in the New Braunfels Civic Center.Aug. 11—DEDICATION OF SEELE TREE AND MARKER—At the Sophicnburg Museum. Sponsored by the Retired Teachers Association.SEPT. 26-OCT. 1—COMAL COUNTY FAIR—One of Texas’oldest and largest fairs with exhibits, carnival, rodeo and entertainment. Admission fee. Comal County Fairgrounds.Oct. I—I04TH TEXANISCHES GEBIRGS-SAENGERFEST—German Public Concert at 2:00 p.m. at Sacngcrhallc (187 Saur Lane). Hosted by the New Braunfels Gcmischtcr Chor Harmonic. Admission fee.Nov. 3-12—WURSTFEST— Sesquicentennial edition of Wurstfest. Annual event rich in German culture and full of Texas fun. Music, food, dancing, arts crafts, sporting events, historical and cultural exhibits.Nov. 3-12—HERITAGE EXHIBIT—Relive a moment of New Braunfels’ history as you browse at the elaborate display of New Braunfels’ hentage. New Braunfels Civic Center.Nov. 4—WURSTFEST AT THE HUMMEL—13th annual Hummelfigunne look-alike contest at 10:00 a.m.3e to the Zeitunglocal newsLimited Time OfferB an kFDIG1291 East Common^ \ (behind High Brehm Hats)* / New Braunfels, Tx(210) 608-0233 rrsr.__ Member FDIC Equal Housing lenderD It required to open a CO account and earn interest The annual percentage yields MRa are subject to change and ara accurate aa of 307/95. The stated APYs assume no N Of prinefcta during the terms of the Certificate of Deposit. For further details on your ■Understanding Your Deposit Account* brochures Penalty tor early withdrawal Totalup yo $100,000 by the FDC.MuseumHallmarkand print signingmanPrints priced from330 * 3185 will be available for Original Paintings to be shown.Saturday, AGood Old Daysi, xx am to pmie Hummel MuseumCream Socialwith our New ConceptsStylists Appointments notMainTuesday-FridayOPEN til 7pmSaturday8:30-4 pmNew Braunfels. TX 78130
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