Fayetteville to Host Veteran’s Day Parade

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In honor of all who served, the Annual Veteran’s Day Parade will be held on Veterans Day. Former Marine Dr. Jeff Harvey and Mr. Ray Brothers, FISD Technology Director and Air Force retiree, will lead veterans from the town square to the school. All veterans meet at the square at 8 a.m. Enthusiastic supporters can cheer them on.

City of Fayetteville 

The City offices and the post office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, Nov 11.

The City is in the process of paving Fayette St., W Main St. and Kubena Ridge in the Westview subdivision. Tx-DOT will be picking up the signs around town referencing road work since construction on Hwy. 159 won’t begin until next year.

Reserved parking in the City of Fayetteville is not allowed. This includes parking spaces in the square.

Turkey or Beef Stew 

St. Paul Lutheran is holding their 44th Annual Turkey or Beef Stew & Bake Sale this Saturday at the old fire station on the square beginning at 10:30. Bring your own pot or pick up quart-size to-go containers. Proceeds will benefit their renovation project.

American Legion Breakfast The American Legion Post 602 in Shelby is serving a great breakfast and holding a raffle and auction this Saturday from 7:30-9 a.m. Look for lots of handmade military throw quilts, holiday gift baskets and more. A quilt raffle will follow the auction. Address is 4019 FM 1457 in Shelby. A free will donation is welcomed. Contact Ann Hentschel for more information at (979) 966-2190.

Farmer’s Market 

The Fayetteville Farmer’s Market will be held this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on the square. Hard-working vendors sell their goods at this event every second Saturday of the month.

Picking Park 

A gifted group of bluegrass musicians will pick and sing at Picking Park on the square this Saturday. They get together the second Saturday of each month from January-November. The music flows from 2 p.m. until whenever.

Food Truck 

The Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry will be at St. John on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10 - 11 a.m. Clients will walk up to the entrance and are asked to bring bags or carts for pickup.

Fayetteville EDC 

The Fayetteville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 13. All are all welcome to attend. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month beginning at 7 pm. Discover more about the FEDC on this website: https://www.fayetteville.texas. gov. Select Government and Economic Development Corp from the dropdown menu.

Lickskillet 

Lickskillet was a profitable event for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce.

Country Christmas 

Country Christmas and the Lighted Parade is in the planning stages and will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Enter your Christmas tree to be featured in the annual Fayetteville Christmas Tree Display in the old fire station. Check out the two Facebook pages. Sign up to setup on this page: Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Setup. Go to the Fayetteville Christmas Tree Display Facebook page to discover more about this enchanting annual event.

All trees must be completely set up by Thanksgiving. For more information, or to reserve your spot, call or text: Janice at (979) 966-9157 or Debra at (361) 550-5364.

St. Paul 

St. Paul Lutheran holds services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Services are recorded every week, rotating among four Shared Lutheran Ministry churches and posted on the Facebook page for the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. Services are also featured on KTIM 89.1 Sundays at noon.

St. John the Baptist Catholic St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville holds Mass Saturdays at 6 p.m., and Sunday’s at 10 a.m.

St. Mary Catholic Church St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger holds Mass on Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sunday’s at 8 a.m.

Fayetteville Brethren 

Worship services at Fayetteville Brethren are held on the second, third and fourth Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. An adult Bible Study is held before the worship service from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Celebrations 

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Dorothy Gully-9; Debbie Pflughaupt, Janice Wasut, Cindy Dominey-10; Alice Schmitt, Payton Jurecka, Cole Jurecka, Iris Jaster-14.

Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to: Gilbert and Brenda Belota-8.

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