FEDC Shares Progress, Offers Grants for Local Growth

In the first Alignment Workshop held at the Fayetteville Community Center and Performance Theater, the Fayetteville Economic Development Corporation (FEDC) presented their objectives and accomplishments.

“We support initiatives that benefit our community. If you’re expanding your business, adding an employee or you have established a new business in town, grant funds are available. Reach out to us,” stated Bob Kurtz, head of the FEDC. Connect with the city secretary for information.

Grant funds for a few capital projects include:

• The Fayetteville Community Center and Performance Theater remodel

• A food survey being conducted by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber

• The mural at the Fayetteville store

• Billboards on Hwy. 71

promoting ARTS

• Repairs to the old fire station • Dog waste stations in the

square

• Hugo’s 1876 (formerly the Wine Bar) at the Grand Fayette remodel

Emerging Artists 

Several art pieces unveiled in “EmergingArtists: Beyond” were sold during the exhibition’s opening last Saturday at the ARTS Ross Gallery. The show highlights the works of eight talented artists on the rise and will remain on view until Dec 6. The Ross Gallery is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Live Music 

Gear up for fall fun at Hugo’s 1876 in the Grand Fayette Hotel. Join in live music, dancing, a buffet and a costume contest with prizes on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. There may be a few spots left.

Behind the Curtain 

On Saturday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m., “Behind the Cur-tain” will showcase Hollywood memorabilia donated by Make-up Artist Matthew W. Mungle, Academy Award winner (for “Bram Stoker’s Dracula”) and six-time Emmy Award winner. The collectibles will be offered as silent auction items. In addition, enjoy a special menu and live music.

As a side note, Hannah Barley, granddaughter of George and Kathy Valtasaros and former ARTS camp counselor, played Fiona in a local Lago Vista high school production of “Shrek.” Mungle and Hannah’s father, Brooks Barley, applied makeup and prosthetics for the students.

All donations for “Behind the Curtain” will support underfunded high school theater productions. For more on Mungle, visit

www.wmcreationsinc. com/matthewmungles- bio.

For more on Hugo’s happenings, follow their Facebook at www.facebook. com/TheWineBarattheGrandFayetteHotel.

Text George at (979) 716-6988 to reserve

your place for both events.

St. Paul Lutheran 

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: Don Brown and Deacon Robert Jasek-31; Tina Weishuhn-Nov. 3; Theresa Keilers-Nov. 5; Jim Wiehage- Nov. 6.

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