Classic Car Cruise, Saturday, May 3!
The Classic Car Cruise in Helena on Saturday, May 3 was the major topic of discussion last week at the Karnes County Historical Society monthly meeting. Members finalized plans for their fundraiser, a sausage plate lunch with all the trimmings, that they will be serving throughout the event.
Vintage cars from many different eras will be arriving throughout the late morning until early afternoon. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, held on the shady grounds of the Karnes County Museum in Helena. Admission is free, both to view the cars and to tour any of the historic buildings in Old Helena.
Visitors can also enjoy a sausage lunch for $6 a plate. Picnic tables are available, or to-go plates may be purchased. Members of the Historical Society will be pre-selling tickets, but tickets may also be purchased at the event.
Other topics of discussion were repairs and renovations to the museum, Sickenius Farmhouse, and grounds. A prioritized list was drawn up, with the first projects being flagpole repair and bracing the two-story gallery on the courthouse.
A major project to update and extend electrical connections throughout the museum complex is also underway, at an estimated cost of $4000 for materials. Donations are being sought for this much-needed work.
A cleanup day was set for Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. Members were also asked to bring baked goods for the Sweet Shoppe on May 3.
The next meeting of the Karnes County Historical Society will be held at 5 p.m. in Helena on Monday, April 28, 2008.
Membership is open to everyone, and volunteers are always needed. For more information about the meetings and activities of the Historical Society, call the museum at 830 780-3210 during regular museum hours, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.