Plein Air ‘Paint-Out’ This Saturday in Fayetteville

Arts for Rural Texas presents Plein Air Perspectives: A Texas Trio, featuring the captivating works of Julie Sanderson, Kathy Hammond and Lisette McClung.

The exhibition showcases plein air painting inspired by the trio’s adventures across Texas. The art of painting “en plein air” means to paint “in the open” (or outdoors) and has become synonymous with French impressionist painters.

If you’re interested in painting with the talented trio, join them for a community plein air paint-out this Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon on Fayetteville’s square. Bring your supplies and paint along them or sit back and observe the creative process. Artists of all ages and media are welcome to attend. Then join in the artists’ reception and exhibition opening on Sunday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at ARTS Ross Gallery in the square.

Fire Calls

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the following calls in December: Dec. 11, structure fire on State Hwy. 159 at Burnside Rd.

Dec. 14, First Responder call to assist Medic 2, EMS 3, Squad 6 on Sandy Ln. at State Hwy. 159.

Dec. 20, First Responder call to assist Medic 2 on N. Rusk St. at E. Market St.

Dec. 28, First Responder call to assist Medic 3 on E. Main St. at Post Oak Ln.

Dec. 30, Grass fire on State Hwy. 159 at Roznov Rd.

Dec. 31, Residential fire alarm at E. State Hwy. 159 at Darden Loop.

Chief Noviske reminds all residents to call the sheriff’s office and report control burns prior to burning at (979) 9685856. Red & White The exhibit at Red and White Gallery last weekend featured the remarkable paintings of Stephen Henry, reflecting his journeys from the Rocky Mountains to Central Texas. The work of the Brenham-based artist can be viewed through Feb 17.

Henry has been painting since he was a child and has a passion for teaching plein air. Currently teaching at Brenham High School, he also shares his immense talent with lots of lucky students at ARTS.

For more information on Henry, visit https://www.cowcreekstudio. com/about.

Picking Park

A group of bluegrass enthusiasts are pickin’ again this Saturday in the square. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming. Play begins between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Church News

St. Paul Lutheran holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Worship services at Fayetteville Brethren are held on the second, third and fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. An adult Bible Study is held before the worship service from 9-9:45 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville holds mass Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sunday’s at 10 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger holds Mass on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s at 8 a.m.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Christine Wied, Lee Teinert, Emilie Bertsch and Leon Heintschel-12; Kristen Graeter Holub and Barbara Arambula-14; Henley Sodek and Matt Kubala-15; Shirley Sodek and Maisyn Krebs-16; Jim Schmitt-18 Got News?

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