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In the mid-19th century, several German families left nearby New Braunfels and established farms in what would become the village of Comal, Texas. At varying times, comal has been known as “Wenzel” for one of these founding families, and “eight-mile” or “seven-mile” for its location in relation to New Braunfels. Comal settlers were among some of the first Germans to emigrate to Texas in the 1840s. The Schwab, Friesenhahn, Wenzel, Fey, Schaefer, Syring and Sahm families established farms, some of which remain productive and run by descendants of these pioneering families.
Throughout the 20th century, Comal remained a small and close-knit agricultural village. the Friesenhahn brothers, influenced by the community’s reliance on cotton as a cash crop, organized a community cooperative gin in 1900 and established a corn shelling plant that served area farmers. Kneupper’s grocery, in business from 1906 to 1973, provided the community with goods and was a center for social gatherings on Friday and Saturday evenings. A blacksmith shop, owned by the Wenzel and Schwab families, remains standing near the center of town. Most of the infrastructure is present as a reminder of the community. Education and religious commitment among the first settlers (both Catholic and Protestant) was a first priority and many of the Comal family patriarchs were instrumental leaders in forming the first school and church institutions in Comal as well as in New Braunfels. these families and several others built Comal into a thriving and prosperous farming community that survived against difficult odds and helped make Comal, Texas such a storied and historic place. (2012) (Marker No. 17149)
Throughout the school year, the Culinary Arts Academy put together Community Culinary Events. During these meals, students turned the Marriott Bistro into a restaurant and prepared and served food for community members. Guests included a recruiter from Think Food Group, members of the DC Public Charter School Board and blogger Mark Lerner.
Advice and guidance on how to stay safe from one the freshers' fayre exhibitors. Freshers’ Fayre 22/09/2011
Photos by Caroline Tomlinson for the In Community book launch and event, 13 October 2009 at the Marriot Hotel Grosvenor Square
Photos by Caroline Tomlinson for the In Community book launch and event, 13 October 2009 at the Marriot Hotel Grosvenor Square
24th Annual Callen-Lorde Community Awards
Honorees: Maulik Pancholy, Criss Christoff Smith and Steve Madden SM Pride ERG.
Host: Murray Hill
Remarks: Patrick McGovern, CEO and Donnie Roberts, EVP Development and Communications.
Humor and Fund Raising: Dana Goldberg
Photos by Donna Aceto
EBC Leader / EBC Parent Eneida Lopez leads an advisory, having group form “Magic Circle” of mutual solidarity & sisterhood
This session featured nearly one hundred posters that showcased community-engaged activities at UMass Boston, and celebrate the efforts and achievements of faculty, staff, and community partners. Each year the poster showcase provides an excellent opportunity to learn about existing efforts, make new connections, and build stronger collaborations.
Thanks to Harry Deed for his photos from Ghana Orphanage, Teaching and Community Health Project. Find out more at www.frontiergap.com
Mrs Catherine Landsman hosted a Big Brew Up at the British Ambassador's Residence in Athens in support of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) on 6 October.
Friends and colleagues joined Catherine and helped raised money for the UK charity.
Read more on ukingreece.fco.gov.uk
Community Read: Story Explorers for Wishtree by Katherine Applegate - decorating wood slices with wishes. Photos and images of events, programs, people and our community during Community Read 2019. Featured book titles include The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate and Love by Matt de la Peña.