First Farmers Market Saturday in Winchester

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Saturday, May 6, will be a great morning to come to Winchester. Zilss Hall, which will be the site of the first community Farmers Market beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The event will be held the first Saturday of every month. Vendors will be able to sell their fresh locally grown produce, eggs, baked goods, jams, spices, as well as handmade items such as quilts, jewelry, woodworking items, etc.

Vendor booths will cost $10 and you must provide your own tables. Community members are encouraged to participate both as vendors and as customers. For more information and to register for a booth, contact Isaac or Shanti Odom at (512) 913-9110.

While you are in Winchester, Community Garage Sales will be in progress from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A map for the locations of the garage sales will be available at Zilss Hall. For more information about the event call Bobbie Hajek at (979) 638-1646.

WACA to Offer Scholarship This year Winchester Area Civic Association will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a person enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher learning for careers in the professions helping in the community such as nursing, teaching, criminology/ peace officer, fire sciences, dental, radiology/imaging, EMT certification/ paramedic or other degree that helps your community. We feel careers in these areas serve our community and this is a way to show appreciation to those entering these fields. Scholarship must be submitted by May 15, 2023. Email richardbarbschafer@ gmail.com or call Barb Schafer (254) 644-0336 for scholarship application.

Winchester Cemetery Assoc.

The Winchester Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at the St. Michael’s Park 700 Frio St. Winchester on May 7 at 11 a.m. This year again, we will join together and enjoy a meal prepared consisting of BBQ pork steak, noodles, potato salad, green beans, bread and tea. The price for the meal will be $15 per plate. Annual dues are $10 per member. If you are unable to attend the annual meeting, mail dues and/or monetary donations to: Winchester Cemetery Association 8315 FM 153 Winchester, Texas 78945.

Quilt Block Paint Class

You may now register for the next class which will be held on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zilss Hall in Winchester. If you would like to paint a 2x2 foot block to hang on an exterior wall, gate or fence please register on the website, www.quiltblocktrail. com. All supplies are provided and the cost for the class is $75. If you have any questions, call Rhoda Gersch at (512) 237-0842.

Recycling Trailer

The Winchester recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street.

Barn Board Quilt Trail

Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall, and enjoy viewing the sixty-five quilt blocks displayed in the area. The trail is self-drive, available at your convenience, and is a wonderful 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 may 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 on the covered patio at Hall and 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. Also on the patio, there is a bulletin board available to post event notices.

Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Stacy Zoch-May 2; Evan Murphy, Colton Murphy and Belinda Bamsch-3 Katherine Leer-4; Kalli Montgomery- 5; Darline Warren and Wayne Brumback-6; Veronica Dykes-7 and Nikki Gooch-8.

Anniversaries

Congratulations on their wedding anniversary to Karen and Daniel Kilian-May 4.

First United Methodist Church

The Winchester First United Methodist Church has service 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, 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.

Calendar of Events May 1-19-Zilss closed for renovations.

May 6-Farmers Market on the grounds of Zilss Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

May 7-Winchester Cemetery Association meeting and luncheon at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Pavilion.

May 8-Winchester Area Civic Association meets at Zilss Hall at 7 p.m.

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