We will be representing KJZT Family Life at many Czech events this year. Please come stop by our booths and see us. If there are any events that you would like to see our Fraternal’s presence at in the future, please let us know.

The Slavnost ‘May Fest’ was held in La Grange on Sunday, May 17th. KJZT Family Life was represented by President/CEO Catherine Sylvester, her daughter Lily Sylvester, State Director Joy Kovar and State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick.
Brochures and promotional items were available to attendees at their booth. The day included music, food, and most importantly, a Tribute to the Czech Immigrants to Texas. This event is held every year at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas.

The National Polka Festival was held May 22 – 24, 2026 in Ennis, Texas. KJZT Family Life was represented by Society No. 16 Ennis Junior members. They rode on a float in the Polka Fest Parade held that Saturday morning. Members decorated the trailer and wore their KJZT Family Life t-shirts or the traditional kroj.
Before the parade, Fraternal Field Manager Joan Johnson, greeted many parade watchers including members of Society 16 Ennis: Nancy Harrison Prewitt, Evelyn Betik Slovak Mikula, and Janis Trojacek Wensowitch.
Fraternal Field Manager Joan Johnson was the lector for the Polka Mass. Ennis members Ashley Colunga and her daughter, Lowe, also served as greeters at the Polka Mass.