Winchester Civic Association Scholarship Deadline Nears

It is not too late to apply for The Winchester Area Civic Association scholarship for students enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher learning for careers in the professions of nursing, teaching, criminology/ peace officer, fire science, dental, radiology/imaging or EMT certification/paramedic degree. You must be a resident of Fayette County or attending a Fayette County school and enrolled in a college or approved program by fall of 2022. You also may have been enrolled in college for at least one semester with a GPA of 2.5 to be qualified to apply. For more information contact Barb Schafer at (254) 644-0336. Deadline is May 15.

Neighbors Night Out

The first Neighbors Night Out has been set for May 18 at Zilss Hall. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend. Bring a dish to share. Come visit with your neighbors and share fellowship. Neighbors Night Out will be scheduled every month, May thru October.

Taste of Winchester

Taste of Winchester, “Branding Our Community” will be held on Sunday, June 5 at 5 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Please investigate your recipe collection and create a tasty treat for community judging. Come meet your neighbors, enjoy their talents and help us brand a “Master Chef.” The Chef category will be for ages 17 and up and will consist of appetizers/salad, main dish and dessert. The sous chef category will be for ages 9-16 and will include appetizers and desserts. Chef in training will be for ages 8 and under and will be cake mix creations (Parents help is encouraged.) Prizes will be awarded in all categories.

Winchester Book Club

The next book club meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall. The next book to be reviewed is “The Power of One” by Bryce Courtenay. Everyone is welcome.

Young at Heart

Meetings of Young at Heart are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Dominoes and cards are played. Please bring a dish to share for a light snack during the afternoon.

Recycling Trailer

The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins. We would appreciate that you make sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow out.

Barn Board Quilt Trail

A Quilt Block paint class is scheduled for May 14 with spots available. The class will begin at 10 a.m. and will be completed by 4 p.m. The cost of the class is $75, and you can register and pay on the website, www.quiltblocktrail.com. All supplies are provided. You are asked to bring sack lunch, an apron, or wear clothes that are suitable for painting. If you have any questions give Rhoda Gersch a call at (979) 242-3213 or Margaret Atkins at (512) 751-5298.

Barn Board Quilt Trail

Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a great way to spend an afternoon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps can be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

The Little Free Library

The library is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s), look through the current selection and take as many as you leave. The Little Free Library is housed under the roof of the patio at Zilss Hall. There is also a bulletin board available on the patio. If you have an event, you would like to advertise, please post.

Birthdays

Sending birthday greetings to Pam Prendergast-May 11; Beatrice Kilian and Jackson Koenning-14; and Matt Hepner -16.

Anniversaries

Anniversary congratulations are sent to Julie and Mark Bundick-May 12.

First United Methodist

The Winchester First United Methodist Church has services on the first and third Sunday of the month at 8:30 a.m. The Rev Patricia Zaiontz-Newcomer is the pastor.

Shiloh Baptist Church

The Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For more information, please contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.

St. Michael’s Lutheran Church

The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning at 10:15 a.m. You are welcome to visit for Worship and Bible Study. When you come to the church, please introduce yourself to Pastor Nate, he will be thrilled to meet you.

In Our Prayers

Don Buck, Marian Fritsche, Sam Gibbs, Evelyn Haschke, Bea Kilian, Mary Lehmann, Rose Lehmann, Ramona Lopez, Henry Pearson, JoAnn Schneider and Layne Schramm.

Calendar of Events

May 10-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department also meets at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.

May 17-Winchester Round Table Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.