CHAMBER CHAT – May 2019 B. Halfin 04/28/19
If you haven’t visited SAN FELIPE de AUSTIN State Historical Site yet, try to get out for “SEA OF MUD” Archaeology Exhibit and learn about the Mexican army’s misfortunes during the Texas Revolution, hosted this spring through summer, open 9-5 every day. More information can be found on ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com OR ExperienceAustinCounty.com.
Attention Fisherman and women, Saturday May 11th The KENNY STORE “it is what it is” BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT, contact Kenny Store 979-865-2404 / Cody Plagens 979-277-2610 / Cary Dollar 979-551-0692.
For more local fun, the monthly Wallis American Legion Post 200 Public Dance is Saturday night May 18th featuring Twilights, come out and have a great time dancing to some fabulous music.
Mark your calendars; Saturday, June 1st for the WALLIS WINE & FOOD FEST at Mynarik Park! Start enjoying at 4pm with Wine Tasting, Live Music and Food Trucks! More info: Jennifer Prothow at 281352-7113 or www.fruitwine@ermarosewinery.com. *Get your $15 ‘Early Bird’ $15 Tickets, available thru May 15th, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ermarose-winery-llc-18561048168.
For information about Wallis Chamber of Commerce, ‘The Little Chamber That Can’ visit www.wallischamber.com, FB or Email wallischamber@gmail.com.
*UPCOMING AREA ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS*
This Spring & thru Summer 9-5 Every Day – “SEA OF MUD” Archeology Exhibit SAN FELIPE de AUSTIN – State Historical Site – ColonialCapitalOfTexas.com San Felipe, Texas ExperienceAustinCounty.com
May 4th MARKET DAY- Around the Square 9am-4pm & Bellville Farmers Market – Under the Jim Bishop Pavilion at Chesley Park 9am-12pm Info: 979-865-3407 / www.discoverbellville.com
May 4th Saturday – Honey Bee Jubilee On grounds of St. Lutheran Church & Lions Building New Ulm, Texas **Free Family Friendly Event* Live Music – Bee Keeping Supplies – Honey – “Beestro with Winew, Beer & Honey Tastings – Crafts – Plants & Flowers – Handmade Pottery INFO: newulmtexas.com or Facebook Honey Bee Jubilee New Ulm Texas
May 5th Sunday tarts at 2pm until out – 2nd Annual Crawfish & Wine $5 per Pound Cast Iron Winery, Sealy, Texas #castironwinery@castironwinery / (281) 881-6395
May 11th BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT – Rain or Shine – $40 per 2 person team for Big Bass The KENNY STORE – Proceed from prizes will be donated to the Kenny VFD – Sign-Up by May 10th INFO: Kenny Store 979-865-2404 / Cody Plagens 979-277-2610 / Cary Dollar 979-551-0692
May 16th Thursday ~ Friends of BLUEBONNET Opry Present Tim & Alicia Kulhanek, Shane Lala & Chris Rybak ~ Doors Open at 5:30pm & Show at 7:30pm Cover $7.00 Proceeds Benefit Hospice Brazos Valley ~ Silver Wings Ballroom 4100 Highway 105 Brenham,TX
May 18th Saturday 8pm-11:30pm PUBLIC DANCE ~ Wallis American Legion Hall Featuring the “Twilights” Doors Open at 7pm ~ Cash Bar & $2 Set-Ups ~ Admission $10 Contact:: John Kopecky: 979-398-0734 Info Source: www.wallischamber.com
May 19th Sunday BLEIBLERVILLE VFD Fish Fry 11am-1pm Adults$ 10 Children (6-12) $4 Fish To Go = $10 per pound AUCTION at 1pm Bleiblerville Fire Station 3342 FM 2502
May 26th Sunday 62nd Annual SHELBY VFD CELEBRATION Beef & Pork BBQ
Free Will Donation – Served from 11am-1pm / BBQ To Go @ 10:30am Harmonie Hall – Shelby, Texas
June 1st Saturday – WALLIS WINE & FOOD FEST – Mynarik Park 4pm
INFO: Jennifer Prothow 281-352-7113 or www.fruitwine@ermarosewinery.com
June 7th & 8th Friday & Saturday “90 MILES on 90” MORE than 90 miles of yard & antique sales along Hwy 90 – Sealy, Columbus, Glidden, Weimar, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Waelder, Hardwood, Luling, Segin, Geronimo & McQueeny. *Contact local Chamber or Visitors’ Bureau to sign up as a vendor – DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019.
Every Saturday 11am-3pm ~ Austin County Jail Museum Historic Jail Tours
Special appointment/tours available ~ 36 South Bell, Bellville, Texas 713-385-7141 or 979-877-8814 DiscoverBellville.com Info Source: www.bellville.com
Helping One Another – Meals On Wheels – HOA Incorporated of Austin County 915 Frydek Rd. Sealy, Texas 77474 **Volunteers Welcomed to fill Monday thru Friday routes! Office (979) 885-4188 / Email hoamow@gmail.com Info Source: www.bellville.com
