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Newspaper
Wilson County News
Location
Floresville, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1998
Page
8
Parishioners plan Holy Week and Easter ceremonies at Mission Espada while restoration continues. Good Friday noon procession from St Frances Cabrini to the mission ends at 2 p.m. The Easter Vigil is set for 8 p.m. Saturday in the mission courtyard. Call 210-627-2064 for details.
The 15th annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet runs April 10 to 12 featuring artisans from across the nation, live music, a parade, car show, barn dance, 5K and 10K runs, and a Burnet Gunfighters Shoot-Out.
The POTH-A talent contest invites ages 16 to 19 to compete for cash prizes with a path to district and state scholarships totaling up to 3 000. Sponsored by Wilson County Farm Bureau, call 830 393 2481 for details. The event coincides with the Bluebonnet Bicycle Tour activities in Burnet including a pet parade teen dance fun run and bike contests. Burnet Chamber of Commerce contact 512 756 4297.
The senior class sponsors an Easter bake sale on Saturday April 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at Wintrek's Meat Market and Baumann's Grocery. Proceeds fund Project Celebration the drug free alcohol free graduation party.
The Gillespie County Fair Association stages an Easter pageant on Saturday April 11 detailing Fredericksburg history with over 200 cast members. It features the signing of a peace treaty with Native Americans and the Easter Bunny tale. Contact P O Box 526 Fredericksburg Texas or call 830 997 2359.
The San Antonio Symphony presents A Symphony of Whales III to benefit the Rape Crisis Center. The concert is Wednesday April 15 at 8 p.m. at Shamu Stadium Sea World of Texas 10500 Sea World Drive. Call 210-554-1010 for tickets.
Goliad Market Days will be held on Saturday April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booths will feature arts crafts clothing plants and fresh food. For more information contact the Goliad County Chamber of Commerce at 512-645-3563 or 800-848-8674.
The San Antonio Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women announces its annual convention at St. Louis Catholic Church in Castroville on Saturday April 18. Registration starts at 7 30 a.m. and hospitality is offered. Call Margaret Roel or Elaine Opiela for details.
The 1998 Southwestern Bell UTSA Walk-for Women's Athletics will be held April 8 at UTSA Convocation Center on the track and Bluebonnet Trail. The walk starts at 6:30 p.m. with 5:30 p.m. activities and raises scholarships for women student athletes at UTSA. Call 210-458-4182 for details.
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