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prepared on-site the morning of the festival by society members assuring a fresh-cooked meal. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Drive-thru plates-to-go will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Of course, there will be hundreds of kolaches for sale throughout the day. Hamburgers and sausage sandwiches will be available for purchase in the afternoon.

The Festival Committee welcomes and encourages the wearing of Czech costumes to add a festive atmosphere and to further promote the preservation and celebration of ethnic heritage. The Po.L.K. of A. are also urged to attend in their “red and whites” and to join in the spirit of fun and appreciation of the happy sounds of polka and waltz music. A moving flag tribute is scheduled at 3 p.m. and will recognize attending armed services veterans. This will be followed by a grand march featuring Czech and festive costumes on parade.

For information about game or arts and crafts booths, call 979-531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com. For general information and band schedules, call 979-335-7907 or 979-232-0265. Visit the festival website at www.kkfest.com for further information.

KJT Society No. 40, the festival sponsor, is a non-profit organization and has been in existence in East Bernard since 1905. The society participates in a program of charitable works including scholarships, social welfare, and civic support. KJT Society No. 40 would like to extend a special invitation to everyone to come out and enjoy the festival. Submitted by, Martha Viktorin SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—

kolache klobase festival set for June 11 in east bernard

Barbara, Tony, and Cindy Mucka are pictured in their Czech costumes at the Kolache Klobase Festival. The 31st annual event is set for Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. See the article and advertisement in this week’s Vestnik, visit kkfest.com, or call 979-335-7907 for more information.

National Polka Festival set for May 27 to 29 in Ennis

Czech Center Museum Houston hosts Czech lessons

Elementary Czech Lessons

Czech Center Museum Houston is offering elementary Czech lessons every Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at CCMH, located at 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas 77004. The lessons are free of charge for CCMH members. Please call 713-528-2060 with your questions regarding Czech language lessons at CCMH. All are welcome.

Calling All Volunteers and Interns! We Need You!

Looking for a summer internship or need volunteering hours?

Czech Center Museum Houston is host to volunteers who contribute to the cultural vibrancy of the great city of Houston by donating their time. Men and women of all backgrounds, from high school students to retirees, help the museum to meet its goal of bringing art, culture, and history into the lives of people throughout Houston’s communities. At CCMH, volunteer opportunities encompass a broad range of abilities and interests. Internship

Czech Center Museum Houston offers internship programs in a variety of fields encompassing business and public administration, history, and art. Gain invaluable experience learning the in and outs of helping run a non-profit organization. Some of our current interns help run our social media channels, translate history and art materials, catalog, and help preserve art.

Become A Docent

If you love culture, heritage, art, and history, share your passion with visitors from all over the world. Become a Czech Center Museum Houston Docent! No previous experience is required, just a passion for history, art, and interest in meeting international visitors.

Czech Center Museum Houston is located at 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas 77004. For more information, visit czechcenter.org. —SPJST—

Come help celebrate 55 years of Czech heritage and traditions Friday through Sunday, May 27 to 29, 2022. Held every year on Memorial Day Weekend, the Corona Premier National Polka Festival offers an abundance of activities to be enjoyed by the entire family in a small town atmosphere.

31st Annual Czech Kolache Klobase Festival

Saturday, June 11, 2022 • 10:30AM - 8PM Riverside Hall • East Bernard, Texas

INSIDE AIR CONDITIONED HALL, WOOD DANCE FLOOR: ENNIS CZECH BOYS 10:30-1PM CZECH & THEN SOME 1-2PM, 5-6PM DUJKA BROS. 2-3PM, 6-7PM RED RAVENS 3:30-4:30PM, 7-8PM FLAG/VET TRIBUTE AND GRAND MARCH 3-3:30PM THREE BAND CONCERT 4:30-5 PM UNDER PAVILION IN WATER-FAN COOLED COMFORT: AL SULAK’S COUNTRY SOUNDS 11-12:30PM, 2:30-4PM TEXAS SOUND CHECK 12:30-2PM, 4-6PM KOLACHE EATING CONTEST, 2-2:30PM

Sausage/Barbecue Chicken Plate Lunch - 11AM Drive-thru Plates - 11AM-1PM Sausage Sandwiches and Hamburgers Available in the Afternoon Cake Walk • Lotsa Kolaches • Arts/Crafts • Prize Drawing Booth info: 979-531-9747 or email srdujka@gmail.com General info: 979-335-7907 or kkfest.com

The festival kicks off with an opening dance on Friday featuring polka music and the King and Queen Dance Contest, where participants and nonparticipants are encouraged to wear traditional Czech kroj (costumes). The King and Queen Dance Contest is sponsored by SPJST. Parade on Saturday at 10 a.m.

On Saturday morning, decorated floats, bands, and colorful costumes kick off the downtown festivities with a giant parade that twists through historic downtown Ennis. The SPJST Float will participate in the parade. Riders will include the 2021-2022 SPJST State Royalty, 2022 National Polka Festival King and Queen Dance Contest winners, and members of SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis.

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Then experience traditions, religious customs, dancing, taste, sights, sounds, and “a little bit of the Czech Lands” on Saturday and Sunday at three spacious air-conditioned halls (KJT, Sokol, and SPJST) and in downtown Ennis. Be sure

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SPJST Lodge 40 El Campo -Hillje 120th Anniversary Celebration Dance

Sunday, May 22, 2022 • 1 to 6 p.m. El Campo Civic Center

2350 N Mechanic St • El Campo, TX 77437 musical entertainment provided by Czechaholics &

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Adults $10

kids 12 and under admitted free oF charge when accompanied by an adult For more information, contact Linda Henderson, event chair • HendersonLJ@hotmail.com • 281-804-5251 special thanks TO OUR SPONSORS

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to visit SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, which is located at 1901 East Highway 34 in Ennis.

Enjoy a weekend of polka dancing with 15 live polka bands including Grammy Award-winning Brave Combo and the Waden Bowen Country Concert on Saturday Night.

Complete details at nationalpolkafestival.com.

—SPJST—