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2022-09-23 22:42:15 By : Mr. Gavin Chen

A few passing clouds. Low 72F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph..

A few passing clouds. Low 72F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Food Bank of the Golden Crescent Open House and Ribbon Cutting — 8 a.m.-noon, Food Bank of the Golden Crescent, 801 S. Laurent St., Victoria. An open house and a ribbon cutting for their new location. There will be refreshments and activities for the family.

Adult Lateskate — 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 108 Monterrey Drive, Victoria. Adult roller skate night, but late. Privately held event, so get on the guest list before the event. Bring your own food and drinks, but no alcohol. No scooters of any kind.

St. Patrick’s Fall Festival — 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 13316 SH 185, Bloomington. Fall festival, turkey dinner, live auction, cake walk, kids games, country store and raffle.

Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival — 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St., Victoria. Admission is $10 per person.

Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Annual Barbecue and Raffle — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 11220 Farm-to-Market Road 237, Meyersville. Plates are $12.

True Crime and Killers Book Club — 6-7:30 p.m., Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Victoria. The Victoria Public Library will host the True Crime and Killers Book Club meetings once a month in the Bronte Room.

Fundamentals of Digital Photography — 7-9 p.m., Victoria Art League, 905 S. Bridge St., Victoria. Whether you are completely new to photography or a seasoned shooter looking to brush up on your photography skills, there is something for everyone. Go to www.jimpayne-photography.com/classes for more details.

Baby Time — 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Victoria Public Library, Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Victoria. Call 361-485-3301. Start your child’s love of reading. For babies 18 months and younger.

Coffee and Donuts with Veterans — 8:30 a.m., Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Military veteran peer network. Contact Oscar Pulido 361-935-0753.

Victoria Farmers’ Market — 9 a.m.-noon, Dr. Pattie Dodson Public Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., Victoria. Homegrown produce, farm fresh meats and eggs, baked goods, local honey and more.

Toddler Time — 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:30-11 a.m., Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Victoria. Call 361-485-3301. High paced songs and rhymes to develop fine motor skills.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 1329 Bingo — 5-10 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 3610 N. Ben Wilson St., Victoria. Proceeds will go toward various charities supported by the Knights of Columbus.

VFW Hamburger Night — 5-8 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2001 Lova Drive, Victoria. For more information contact Rodger Macias 361-894-4159.

Mind Over Matter Stroke Support Group — 6-7:30 p.m., 2701 Hospital Drive, Victoria. Join us for our monthly stroke support group meeting at Citizens Medical Center

Pre-K Power Story Time — 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Victoria. This story time is packed with activities to help your child get ready for Kindergarten. Books are a little longer for this crowd with more independent based rhymes and songs.

Fall 2022 John W. Stormont Lecture Series — 5:30-7 p.m., Museum of the Coastal Bend, 2200 E. Red River St., Victoria. Jeff Wright, Victoria County Heritage director and executive director of Victoria Preservation, Inc., presents a photographic tour and history of the 1892 Victoria County Courthouse, one of the most impressive restored courthouses in Texas.

Stress Busters Program for Family Caregivers — 5:30-7 p.m., Morada Senior Living, 9606 NE Zac Lentz Parkway, Victoria. RSVP to Nancy at 361-212-4566, Jan at 361-582-2100 or Cheryl at 361-920-6512.

Senior Morning Social Hour — 10-11 a.m., Victoria Public Library, 302 N. Main St., Victoria. If you’re wanting to get out of the house for a bit and meet new people, then come to our Senior Morning Social Hour for some fun games, crafts and socializing.

Mel Chin: WAKE — Public art installation at 407 N. Liberty St., Victoria. Presented by Five Points Museum of Contemporary Art.

Material Culture: Art Cars from the Collection of Ann Harithas — Noon-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, Five Points Museum, 1201 N. Moody St., Victoria.

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Mary was such a sweet lady always smiling and giggling

My deepest condolences to her family

Mary , I remember all the laughs and good times we shared working together at Dillards. I will never forget your laugh and friendship.

God bless you Janie and Nora! I’m very sorry for your loss. Frank will be missed but he’s in a much better place now, in God’s arms.

Rest in Heaven my son. I love you

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