For the Record
Cemetery Assoc.
Hermann Sons Life Rutersville will have their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. The meal will be chili and members are asked to bring a side or dessert for the meal.
The Rutersville Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Rutersville Hermann Sons Life Hall. For more information, call (979) 249-5050 or (979) 249-5105.
Technology Class
Adult Technology Class hosted by Greg Walker will be available at the Fayette Public Library the first Friday of every month beginning Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Classes will take place in the meeting room and on public computers. All levels of experience are welcome to attend and learn basic technology and computer skills. Due to space, this class requires registration. Call the library at (979) 9683765 to register.
Western Art Show
It’s that time of year again. Join La Grange ISD for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Community Western Art Show on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the La Grange High School Cafeteria. The event will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be over 150 works on display from 1st-12th grade.
There’s more The Fayette County BeekeepersAssociation will hold a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension building, located at 255 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange. At 4:30 p.m., the group will begin with Beekeeping 101, followed by a potluck dinner and barbecue. A short business meeting for election of new officers will be followed with a presentation on native Texas flowering plants and discussions about spring beekeeping planning. All are welcome. For more information, contact Bruce Ford, President, at (713)-818-7348.
Speaker at La Grange Church of Christ
Dr. Jeremie Beller, chair of the Bible department at Oklahoma Christian University, will be speaking at La Grange Church of Christ, located at 646 State Hwy. 71 East on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 on living as a Christian in a polarized world. There will be two sessions each day beginning at 9 a.m. This event is free and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served each day.
RT Area Historical Society Fundraiser
The Round Top Area Historical Society is collecting gently used items for their annual fundraising garage sale. If you have any items you wish to donate or can drop off to our campus in Round Top at 397 E. Mill St. behind the Round Top Post Office; please contact Jeannette Burger at (281) 610-8274 or jburger@cvctx.com. Household items, furniture, antiques, yard equipment welcomed: no outdated electronics or clothing please. You can drop off this Saturday and Sunday between noon and 4 p.m.and also Saturday Feb. 4 and Sunday Feb. 5. The Garage sale is scheduled for Feb. 11 and 12 also Feb. 18 and 19.
Sages & Saints Flamingo Bingo Join First United Methodist Church onThursday, Feb. 9 for Flamingo Bingo at 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Enjoy chili dogs, popcorn and dessert. Join in fellowship hall and bring a frined and wear pink.
Barbecue Brisket Dinner
The Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen’s Association (CVICA) annual fundraiser barbecue and trade show is being held Saturday, Feb. 11 at the La Grange KC Hall, located at 190 S. Brown St. The meal consists of barbecue brisket, pinto beans, coleslaw and other sides. The event starts at 4 p.m. free refreshments will be served from 4-6 p.m. Meal starts at 6 p.m. The event features cash door prizes, a gun raffle, silent and regular auctions. Meal and gun raffle tickets are available at the door.
Fair Association Scholarship
Youth and education are the primary objectives of the Fayette County Fair Association. In 2023, the Fair Association will again award 20 scholarships to seniors from five Fayette County High Schools which include Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange, Round Top-Carmine, and Schulenburg as well as those home schooled. These scholarships are in the amount of $1,000 each. Criteria for the scholarships include excellent academic profile, leadership skills, special events, community involvement, work experience and/or participation or involvement in the Fayette County Fair. These scholarships will be accepted at any accredited University/ College or Vocational school. Scholarship applications may be obtained by contacting counselors at the schools or the fair web site www.fayettecounty fair.org. The presentation of these scholarships allows the Fair Association to assist graduates in fulfilling their desire to continue their education.