Applications are now being accepted for an academicbased scholarship from the Amanda (Zoch) Knox Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund will pay for the full tuition for an incoming 9th grade student of Faith Lutheran High School beginning in the Fall of 2025.

OP News The Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America is holding its annual plant and gift sale Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.4 p.m. both days.

The annual Winchester Fire Department Business meeting is scheduled for March 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Zilss Hall. A fried catfish meal will be served. If you live in the Winchester response area you are welcome to attend.

C The Carmine Chamber of Commerce Texas Awards Mixer was held on the Friday before Texas Independence Day, Feb. 28 at the Busted Oak Cellars.

Sunday, March 30 is fast approaching, and The Stray Gathering Cowboy Church wants to be sure the community knows everyone is invited to come out and enjoy some wonderful music in the form of award-winning Christine Scott. Worship service will begin at 10 a.m., but everyone is invited to come a little early at 9:30 a.m. for coffee and doughnuts along with some old fashion fellowshipping.

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society will be hosting their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser on Sunday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. The meal will consist of fried fish, potato salad, beans, coleslaw and hush puppies. Cost is $15 per plate. Reservations will be taken by calling (979) 3662441 or email museum@texaswendish. org.

OP The Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America is holding its annual plant and gift sale Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, 9 a.m.4 p.m. both days.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 12. Fayetteville resident Sue Patterson is hosting the Annual Egg Hunt, BBQ and Bake Sale in the square at 10 a.m.

M A birthday celebration was in order recently for Pam Knotts, and a phone call from her brother got the party off to a great start. A plan was presented that involved a weekend in Austin.

C Bingo for seniors (age 60 and older plus guests) will be held this Sunday, March 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ledbetter Community Center.