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the Holy Family ornaments and together, will make a beautiful statement about the real reason for the season.

Flower Ornament - No. CO-15110 - $10

This delicate, glass ornament, made in the Czech Republic shows a flower design in red, flocked onto a clear ball, approximately three inches in diameter. It is an ornament that will be cherished this year and for years to come. —SPJST—

TCGS: Christmas Giving Book of the Month

Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) offers its newest publication, Czechoslovaku Pamatnik as our November and December Book of the Month.

This book, written by Czech citizens in the Old Country during World War I, was written to express gratitude to the Czechs in America who answered their call for aid during this war to assist them at a critical time when their homes, livelihoods and very existence had been decimated by the war. The book was translated to English and published by TCGS in 2019 in an effort to show Americans today the rigors of war and to instill pride in Czech Americans because of the way we helped our cousins in the home-

Texas Czech Genealogical Society

Website: txczgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”

For membership: Marie Dulak 979-589-1903 land in their time of need. The book is loaded with much information about the beginnings of this noble effort and also includes surnames and many photos, many of which have identified people in them.

Because many people are reluctant to shop at stores during the Covid Pandemic, this book would make a terrific and easy-to-obtain Christmas gift for those you love.

To order the book, please send a check for $48 along with your shipping address to Nancy Machu, 3337 Bianco Terrace, Round Rock, Texas 78665. Shipping charges are waived during November and December.

To charge your order, call 512-9714284, leaving a message for a call-back. Submitted by, Nancy Machu Lodge 29, Taylor —SPJST—

CESAT to offer Czech Christmas carol lessons

CESAT (Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas) is pleased to announce that on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 9 a.m., Schulenburg Public Library will offer online free Czech Christmas carol lessons. From the comfort of their home, individuals will be able to learn the words for four Czech Christmas carols and will be able to learn the tunes to the carols.

To receive an invitation to the online meeting, please email your request to: schulenburgpubliclibrary@yahoo.com. Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

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TCHCC plans Dec. 5 annual gala

Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center will hold its annual gala on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The gala will be at Pavilion Hall at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Honorees for 2020 - Larry Sodek, Polka DJ; Ellinger Combo; and Harold Strand Orchestra. Event includes dinner with appetizers and desserts; open bar; door prizes; honorees’ program; silent auction; prize drawing; and music and dancing to the Czechaholics. Advance tickets only.

For tickets and other information, call 888-785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; visit www.czechtexas.org; or find us on Facebook. —SPJST—

CZECH CULTURAL CALENDAR

TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple. ACTIVITIES TEMPORARILY CANCELED. First and third Tuesday tarok lessons • Czech film screenings at The Beltonian Theatre in Belton.

Wednesdays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Second Sundays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m. Fee is $10 per person per class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

Second Tuesdays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Czech Film Nights and Matinees—at The Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central, Belton. Showtimes - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free admission. Film is presented by Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC). For information, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at www.czechheritagemuseum.org. Find The Beltonian online at www.thebeltoniantheatre.com or on Facebook.

December 5 TCHCC Annual Gala—at Pavilion Hall at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange: Honoree program; dinner with appetizers and desserts; open bar; door prizes; silent auction; prize drawing; music and dancing to the Czechaholics. Advance tickets only. For event time, tickets, and details, call 888-785-4500; email info@czechtexas.org; visit www.czechtexas.org; or find TCHCC on Facebook.

January 23, 2021 TCGS Submission Deadline: for TCGS upcoming book Czech Family Histories V. For information, contact Charlene Hurta, 1231 County Road 201A, Angleton, Texas 77515; phone 979849-0348; or email cmhurta@earth. —SPJST—