Tx. Czech Heritage Society state meeting to be held in La Grange

The Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas is hosting the state fall meeting Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Fair Pavilion in La Grange. The Fair Pavilion is located on the west end of West Fairgrounds.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. with an open house tour of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Village, Kalich House, amphitheater, exhibits, silent auction, vendor displays and with visitation. Coffee, juice and kolaches will be available.

The program starts at 9:30 a.m. with the welcome address by Judge Janecka and Mayor Morebe. There will be the presentation of colors, Pledge of Allegiance, national anthem, Texas state anthem, and Czech national anthem. This will be followed by a tribute to veterans.

After a refreshment break, the Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen will be introduced.

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center will follow with a presentation of the planned new museum/library by President Retta Chandler. Just before lunch there will be a recognition ceremony for charter and deceased members of the Czech Heritage Society. Then the Fayette Czech Singers will entertain until the noon meal.

Oak Ridge Express will cater the meal. The meal is $7.50 per person payable at registration. If you are planning on attending and having the meal, please notify your local chapter president or Ben Bohuslav at bbohuslav@gmail.com or 979-966-0505 before Nov. 1.

The annual state meeting beginning at 1 p.m. will be conducted by President Jean Blaha Davis.