Night in Old Fredericksburg marks 40th anniversary celebration
Fredericksburg invites families to its 40th Night in Old Fredericksburg on July 18-19 in Market Square. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, the event features German heritage, food, drinks, entertainment, historical demonstrations, and activities for children. Call 1 866 TEX FEST or visit texfest.com for details. Sea world area events include Concert in the Park in League City and the Seabrook Music Festival July 4-7, plus Ballunar Liftoff Festival August 22-24 at NASA Johnson Space Center with 100 hot air balloons and demonstrations.
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Entertainment briefs submission contact
Readers are directed to send entertainment briefs to 1012 C Street Floresville Texas 78114 by mail or via fax at 830-393-3219 or by email to reader wew online com.
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Remembrances Chronicle Small-Town Ties and Personal Trials
Jean Woods Cheek recalls Karen Mac Smith and A D Clarke in a collage of memories from Stockdale and Karnes City. The piece notes school days, relationships, a house fire, a living arrangement, and neighborhood happenings as the community sighs over loss and changing times.
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Gruene hosts summer events with markets and music in Gruene Hall
Gruene community calendars summer activities including Old Gruene Market Days July 19 20 and August 16 17 with nearly 100 vendors and free admission. Two Ton Tuesdays run through August 26 featuring Two Tons of Steel at Gruene Hall with an 8 p.m. show and a 3 cover. Gospel brunch in Gruene Hall August 10 offers New Orleans style gospel with a Gristmill buffet. tickets 19.50 adults 9.50 children. River floats on Guadalupe River available daily via Rockin R River Rides and Gruene River Company contact numbers provided.
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Raffle winners announced by Floresville Legion auxiliary
The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 38 announced raffle winners from the June 28 YMCA Family Fun Fest. Winners included C. Mays with a Uncle Sam hat and tie and a $20 Wal Mart gift card, L Gleeson with a $10 Super S certificate, S Canady with a 62 inch umbrella, H Salazar with a flag lights sculpture, M Kane with a 35 inch umbrella and coffee mug, and J Witten with a $30 Home Depot card. The auxiliary thanked participants who supported their veterans programs.
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Mariachi group invites locals to join Floresville unit
Floresville Mariachi Group seeks participants 8 years or older to attend the next meeting July 17 at 7 p.m. in Floresville City Hall. Bring instruments, learn about the group, no charge to join. Future meetings planned on Tuesday nights. Info at City Hall 830-393-3105.
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