For the Record
Republican Women
The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Dr. in La Grange, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. with an option to purchase lunch for $20 inclusive, payable by cash or check. A short business meeting will commence at 11:15 a.m. followed by our speaker, Catherine Engelbrecht, founder of True The Vote, an organization dedicated to election integrity. For more information on True The Vote: https://truethevote. org. For more information on FCRW: www.FCRWTX.org
Butterfly Class
Mark your calendars! The Fayette Public Library is partnering with the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists to bring you a library after-school butterfly lesson. Kids in grades 3rd6th are invited to participate in this exciting and hands-on lesson to learn all about pollinator plants, the environment, butterflies, and more. The AllA-Flutter Butterfly Class will take place in the library butterfly garden on Wednesday, April 17, from 4-5 p.m. No materials are needed. Get in touch with the library to sign up for this class. All programs and events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at (979) 968-3765
Democratic Lunch
The Fayette County Democratic Party invites the public to join for the monthly luncheon (self pay) on Thursday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71. in La Grange. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com or call (979) 484-7925
The La Grange Noon Lions Club meets on Thursdays at noon at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club. Speakers for the month of April include: April 11, Mark Ulrich-Lions Orientation; April 18, Brandon Paine-Servpro; April 25, Greg Kallus-Financial Consultant.
The Fayette County Parkinson’s Support Group will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Randolph Center on Pearl St. in La Grange. Everyone is invited to attend either as a Parkinson’s patient, a caregiver, or anyone wanting to learn more about the new advancements in Parkinson’s is welcome.
Barbecue Pork Dinner Fundraiser
The La Grange Baseball Association 17th annual drive-thru barbecue pork dinner fundraiser will be held Thursday, April 18 at the La Grange KC Hall, 190 S. Brown in La Grange, from 4:30-6 p.m. The meal is $14 a plate. Proceeds will benefit the restoration of the ball park at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available at La Grange Farm and Ranch, Round Top State Bank, Knights of Columbus Insurance, and La Grange Chevron or call Paul Mikula at (979) 250-3362.
Shakespeare at Winedale
Tickets are now on sale for the Shakespeare spring class performance of Henry V at the Winedale Theater Barn on April 19 and April 20 at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/henryvwinedale.
Sensitive Document Shred Event
The City of La Grange, the La Grange Police Department, and Citizens on Patrol invite La Grange Utilities customers to a free Sensitive Document Shred Event on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Mobile, on-site document shredding ensures discarded personal information is protected from unauthorized use, eliminating the opportunity for fraud and/or identity theft. Bring your sensitive documents related to taxes, payroll, human resources, medical records, legal matters, etc. to the LGPD at 243 S. College St. for destruction between 9 a.m. and noon. Items with staples, paperclips, and binder clips are accepted. Items not accepted are cardboard, floppy and hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and USB drives. For more information, contact La Grange Police Department at (979) 968-5806 or email mwalcik@cityoflg.com.
Food Bank Truck
The Central Texas Food Bank truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church located at the junction FM 1291 and FM 2145 on Saturday, April 20 from 10-11 a.m. Food distribution will be walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables as the clients walk-thru the line making their selections. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy clean reusable bags, boxes, or plastic tubs. Wagons will be furnished by CTFB.
La Grange Relay for Life
On Saturday, April 20, the local Relay For Life walk will take place on the square in La Grange, from 6-8:30 p.m. Team members have been raising funds to support the American Cancer Society, to make a difference. Come out to view the luminaries that have been purchased and created to honor and remember those who have had to deal with cancer in their life. Sadly, many have lost their battle with cancer, while others continue to “fight the fight.” Grab a friend and stop by anytime; come when you want and stay as long as you like! Survivors, be sure to register online at www.relayforlife.org/lagrangetx (scroll to page bottom) or call (800) 227-2345 to get registered. Also, be sure to come out for the survivor lap. It’s not too late. If you would like to make a donation or purchase luminaria, contact Glenda Munsch at (979) 249-6884, Eileen/KJT Office at (979) 249-7688, or any Relay participant named on the website, http://www.relayforlife.org/ lagrangetx. Survivors be sure to register online at www.relayforlife. org/lagrangetx (scroll to page bottom) or call (800) 227-2345 to get registered. Also, be sure to come out for the survivor lap. Mark your calendars to join to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back for a cure.
Williams Creek Cemetery Decoration Day Williams Creek Cemetery will hold it’s annual meeting and decoration day on Sunday, April 21 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery. Bring lawnchairs as there is no seating in the cemetery. A potluck luncheon and socialization will follow the meeting.
Mt. Calvary Cemetery Decoration Day Decoration Day at The Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery located on Old Plum Highway west of La Grange will be observed on Sunday, April 21 at 2:30 p.m. with a brief memorial service. For your comfort you may bring a folding chair. Everyone is welcome.
CDA No. 1962 Meeting
CDA Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum will be meeting on Monday, April 22, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewcz Center in La Grange at 6:30 p.m. Members are invited to attend. New members are always welcome.
how Blinn makes it easy and affordable to begin your college career on Wednesday, April 24 at the Blinn Schulenburg Campus-Liberal Arts Building Room 121 located at 100 Ranger Drive in Schulenburg at 6 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, email monica.heffley@blinn.edu or call (979) 743-5200.
The La Grange community blood drive will be held Wednesday, April 24 beginning at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown in La Grange. Eat a full meal before donating and remember to bring your photo ID. Walk-ins are welcome.
Student Theatre Workshops
Registration is open for the 2024 student theatre workshops. Sign up at www.fayettecountycommunitytheatre.com/ summer-workshop. Fayette County Community Theatre is excited to partner with the Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) summer camp programs this year. Theatre workshops will be held at the LGISD Performing Arts Center on the elementary campus at 656 E. Travis Street in La Grange. Elementary (Kindergarten-5th Grade) School Student Workshop is June 3-7, Middle and High (6th Grade through Senior) School Student Workshop is June 10-14. All workshop participants will need to complete the online registration. For more information on camps or to ask about scholarship opportunities, contact the theatre at (979) 702-9368.
Widowed Spouses Support Group Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Grief Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Support Group for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s/dementia on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Marine Corps League Meeting
Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@ gmail.com for more information.
Grief Group
Hospice Brazos Valley is offering anAnticipatory Grief group. This is a monthly support group for caregivers of loved ones who have a terminal or chronic diagnosis. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange. For more information, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556 or (979) 968-6913.
Al-Anon Meetings in Bastrop
Al-Anon meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church located at 1201 Main St. in Bastrop. If you are struggling with a relative or friend who misuses alcohol or any other addiction, Bastrop Al-Anon (Let it Begin with Me) group is here for you. For further information, email bastroplib-wm@ gmail.com.
Feed The Need
Feed the Need, a non-profit organization whose mission is to feed people physically and spiritually, will provide free burgers every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in La Grange at the south east corner of the courthouse square. Everyone is welcome.