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2012 Open Houses (5 schools on Route C)
Saturday, March 31, 2012
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Williams Creek (Albert), Lower South Grape Creek,
Luckenbach, Grapetown, and Meusebach Creek
(Route C on the County School Trail Map)

Each school will have former country school students, teachers, and club members present to discuss the history of the building(s) and property, as well as conduct a unique program and/or entertainment as indicated below.

Williams Creek (Albert)
TBA
Lower South Grape Creek
TBA
Luckenbach
TBA
Grapetown
TBA
Meusebach Creek
TBA

2012 Barbecue Meal Fundraiser
and Prize Giveaway
Sunday, April 1, 2011
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
American Legion Hall
S. Washington St., Fredericksburg TX

Meal: ½ chicken per plate, with pinto beans, potato salad, pickles, onions, bread, and slice of cake, & tea. ($8.00 donation)

Replicas of each school, built by Jerry A. Hohenberger of Circle H Mini Log Cabins, will be on display. Souvenir items as shown on our Store page will be available for purchase.

Proceeds to benefit restoration and maintenance at the twelve schools.

Thank you for your support.

2012 Fundraiser Prize Drawing
Proceeds to benefit restoration and maintenance at the 12 schools.
($5 donation for 6 chances or $1 donation for 1 chance)

DONATED BY PRIZE
Andy's Steak and Seafood Grille gift certificate for 2 meals of choice
Anonymous Supporter HEB gift card - $100 value
Anonymous Supporter Wal-Mart gift card - $100 value
Catfish Haven $25 gift certificate
Choo Choo Trolley & Patio Shoppe $50 gift certificate
Clear River Pecan Company gift card
Der Alte Fritz TBD
Country Arts & Crafts / Monroe Behrends painted rock art
Der Kleider Schrank, Inc. necklace and earring set
der LindenBaum $50 gift certificate
der LindenBaum $50 gift certificate
Dooley's 5-10-25 Store set of two blue speckled plates and two cups - $19 value
Dooley's 5-10-25 Store set of two blue speckled plates and two cups - $19 value
Enchanted Dream Farms gift basket of assorted soaps and candles - $40 value
Fredericksburg Inn & Suites gift certificate for one night stay
Gatti's TBD
Gillespie County Farm Bureau TBD
Gillespie & Festivals Association 2 summer 2012 season passes - $70 value
Gillespie & Festivals Association 2 summer 2012 season passes - $70 value
Grape Creek Vineyards cellar & barrel tasting tour for 4
Luckenbach TX large oval metal Luckenbach sign - $45 value
Meusebach Creek Bed & Breakfast / Dana and Leola Overdorf one night stay (Mon-Thurs) - $120 value
Porky’s Hamburgers TBD
Rustik Hair Designs / Gloria Schlueter & Laurie Bristol $25 gift certificate
Security State Bank & Trust $50 VISA gift card
Showcase Antiques archival matted watercolor print of Williams Creek (Albert) school by M. Weed - $25 value
Showcase Antiques tri-colored spongeware spittoon circa 1870-1890 - $100 value
Stroeher & Sons / Stroeher & Olfers 5 car wash certificates - $50 value
Texas Jacks knife - $30 value
Texas Silver Rush necklace and earring set - $89 value
Texas Silver Rush $25 gift certificate
Texas Silver Rush $25 gift certificate
Texas Silver Rush $25 gift certificate
Wild Creations / Stacey Bount York turquoise, red coral, and sterling silver necklace - $55 value
William Chris Vinyards gift certificate for wine tasting & tour for 4 people
William Chris Vinyards gift certificate for wine tasting & tour for 4 people
Wrede Bear Creek Community Club "A Step Back in Time" cookbook - $10 value
Group Tours & Special Events

Visit our Schools Directory for making arrangements for your special group tour or special event.

Visit our Trip Planner page to book your stay in a local Bed & Breakfast while you're in the Fredericksburg area.

Upcoming Events

MARCH OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, March 10
Pecan Creek

Cherry Spring

~AND~
Christ Lutheran Church
at Cherry Spring

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE TOUR
Saturday, March 31

Williams Creek (Albert)
Lower South Grape Creek
Luckenbach
Grapetown
Meusebach Creek
(click here for more details)

ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER
Sunday, April 1
(click here for more details)

MAY OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, May 12

Cherry Mountain
Crabapple
~AND~
St. John Lutheran Church
at Crabapple

JUNE OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, June 9

Meusebach Creek
Wrede

JULY OPEN HOUSE
Any school will be opened
upon request. Visit our
Schools Directory
for representative contacts.

AUGUST OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, August 4

Willow City

SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, September 1

Luckenbach
Lower South Grape Creek

OCTOBER OPEN HOUSES
Saturday, October 6

Nebgen
Junction
Williams Creek (Albert)

~AND~
Trinity Lutheran Church
at Stonewall

NOVEMBER OPEN HOUSE
Any school will be opened
upon request. Visit our
Schools Directory
for representative contacts.

ANNUAL BAKE SALE BENEFIT
December 15
(more details to come)

 


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The Friends of Gillespie County Country Schools, Inc.
P.O. Box 55
Fredericksburg TX 78624
(830) 685-3321

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