Liles to bring pioneer days to life in Floresville event
Local author Maurine Liles will speak at Wilson's Summer Reading Friends' Party on August 6 at 10 a.m. in the American Legion Hall Floresville. She will read from Texas pioneer themed titles and sign books after the presentation. Copies available for purchase. event is part of Newspapers in Education.
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Church Day Open House at La Vernia Heritage Museum
La Vernia Historical Association invites the public to a Church Day Open House at the La Vernia Heritage Museum on U S 87 and FM 775 Sunday Aug 3 from noon to 3 pm. Free tours and refreshments, guests receive a wooden nickel and exhibits include Merchants of Chihuahua Street Suttles Pottery and more. Lavernia Legacies No 5 available for an 8 donation or all five issues for 30 with listings of eight local churches. For information call 830 947 3194 or visit LaverniaHistory.com.
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Kids Thrift Store Plans Back To School Sale
The Floresville Independent School District Kids Thrift Store begins a back to school sale Monday Aug 11. Located at A and Fifth behind the old gym it opens weekdays 9 am to 2 pm. Proceeds aid students in need for essential supplies and well being.
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Fighting for Democracy exhibit opens at UTSA institute
A new exhibit titled Fighting for Democracy opens at UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures. It profiles seven diverse World War II-era individuals who faced racism and sexism yet served their country, exploring who counts as we the people. The show runs through Jan 18 in the Lower Gallery, hours 10 am to 5 pm Tue-Sat and noon to 5 pm Sun, free with museum admission.
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America
National Center For the Preservation of Democracy
TexanCultures.com
Wilsoncountynews.com
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