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11th Lifegate Athletics Golf Tournament

8am / The Golf Club, 300 Chapparal Dr

The 11th Annual Lifegate Falcon Athletics Golf Tournament is on Saturday, May 18 at 8 a.m. at The Golf Club, located at 300 Chapparal Dr. The fee is $90 for individual players and $320 for a team. Prizes will be awarded. Proceeds benefit Seguin Lifegate Christian School Athletic Program. For more information, call 372-0850.

For more information call 830-372-0850.
Contact Person: Lifegate Christian School
ARC Presents 'Make and Take"

9am-12pm / Pam Stephens Center 6530 Wurzbach Pkwy

Summer is coming! Are you ready for your child/young adult to be home? Would you like to have materials to help make your child/ young adult’s day structured, happy and successful? Come to our caregiver Make and Take! We will show you the items you can use at home to create structure in your loved one’s day including schedules, visuals, “First” and “Then,” Behavior Flip books and more. The Arc Director of Curriculum will be on hand to answer questions and walk you through the process of creating individualized visuals. You will leave the workshop with hands-on materials you can use.

For more information call 210-490-4300 or .
Contact Person: Heather Long
Duck Fest

11am-3pm / Walnut Springs Park 17 W. Court St

Navarro Education Foundation is hosting this fun event. Purchase a Rubby Ducky and cheer it on in a race of quackless ducks down the Guadalupe River! All for a good cause - to raise money for the educators within the Navarro District to bring new innovations into the schools to encourage students with hands-on programs. Prizes, games, vendors and more, followed by a Zydeco band playing from noon - 3pm in Central Park.

For more information call 830-372-1930 or or visit http://www.nisd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=141641&type=d&pREC_ID=280310.
Contact Person: NISD
Wilson County Collection Event

8am - noon / 142 FM 536, Pct. 1 Yard

Wilson County and San Antonio River Authority are conducting a county wide collection event. Contractors will be accepting household hazardous waste, used tires, used electronics and pharmaceutical waste. For more information you can view or download the flyer at www.co.wilson.tx.usor www.sara-tx.org

For more information call 866-345-7272 or visit www.sara-tx.org.
Contact Person: San Antonio River Authority
"Jason and The Golden Fleece"

1pm / Wiley Seale Auditorium, 1813 Tiger Lane

La Vernia Drama Kids International Junior Academy students present "Jason and The Golden Fleece" Saturday, May 18th at the Wiley Seale Auditorium Stage in Floresville!

For more information call 830-216-7222 or visit www.dramakids.com/tx6.
Contact Person: Sandy
Insomnomaniac

Saturday 7pm - Sunday 2pm / Family Life Building at the LV United Methodist Church.

Acting Up presents "Insomnomaniac" a comedy theatre performance. Advance tickes are $8 or $15 for a couple. They are available at The La Vernia News office or by calling Pascalle (210)413-3900 / Gretchen (830)779-1083. Tickets will be $10 at the door. Seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time.

For more information call 830-779-1083.
Contact Person: Gretchen Brummer
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Historians identify Cibolo Crossing

Historians identify Cibolo Crossing

Saturday, May 11, saw the culmination of much hard work by local historians, Allen and Regina Kosub, and the La Vernia Historical Association, with a dedication ceremony for two new historical markers for La Vernia: The “Cibolo Crossing on the Gonzales Road” at La Vernia and the “Susanna Dickinson -- Alamo Survivor” commemorative markers. Full Story »

Fire destroys family home

Fire destroys family home

LA VERNIA -- A family of five is being forced to start over, following an afternoon fire May 8 that destroyed their mobile home on U.S. 87 south of here. The blaze was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. Full Story »

Trusting in God’s Word

“Fear not; stand still (Firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today” (Exodus 14:13). For many people, the word “trust” is a very big word that few people can handle. But if we would just realize that everything that God says in His Word is an absolute truth and that He is not going to change His mind, we would be set free from many situations. Full Story »

Gooey Caramel Confection Takes the Cake in Crock Pot Contest

Gooey Caramel Confection Takes the Cake in Crock Pot Contest

We love casseroles. We love stews. Ok, we pretty much love everything that comes out of a Crock Pot. Full Story »

Bears exit playoffs with loss in extra innings

Bears exit playoffs with loss in extra innings

AUSTIN -- They were originally scheduled to play a best-of-three series, but after heavy rains blew through the area last week, the La Vernia Bears settled on a single-game playoff with La Grange. Unfortunately, the Bears came up short in extra innings, ending their playoff run and season. Full Story »

Hearing on dead Americans a ‘sideshow’

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Historical marker event Saturday

The La Vernia Historical Association invites the public to three events in celebration of two new historical markers for Wilson County. The first is the opportunity to hear professional historian Allen Kosub at a lecture on the “Cibolo Crossing East of the Alamo” on Tuesday, May 7, at 7 p.m. in the GVEC Community Room at 13849 U.S. 87 West in La Vernia. Call 830-779-2636 to make a reservation, as seating is limited. Full Story »

Bluebonnet Fest is May 17-18

Bluebonnet Fest is May 17-18

Get your walking shoes on, put on your sunscreen, and get ready. The much-anticipated annual Bluebonnet Fest takes place Friday and Saturday, May 17-18, in the La Vernia City Park. The event is sponsored by the La Vernia Lions Club. Full Story »

Let your actions speak

When was the last time you endured harsh criticism? Sometimes we deserve it, and sometimes we don’t. The most difficult times are those when we feel we are trying so hard to do the right thing, but others just don’t seem to see things our way. Full Story »

Mom Made it Best: Recipes to Live By

Mom Made it Best: Recipes to Live By

“What meal do you remember most from your Mom?” Full Story »

Bears beat Texans in bi-district battle

Bears beat Texans in bi-district battle

NEW BRAUNFELS -- Both teams had trouble scoring throughout the majority of the game, but La Vernia put together an incredible 6-run fourth-inning effort last week against Wimberley, and will now advance to the second round of playoffs. Full Story »

Explore a forest reborn

Explore a forest reborn

It’s a resurrection story unlike any other. Full Story »

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