Mark Chapman, a long-time area entrepreneur, artist, and art collector, left a legacy of acquired art pieces from around Texas and beyond. Mark collected from individual artist as well as galleries large and small.

Every year on the first weekend in May, Fayetteville’s historic town square explodes into life with fine art and live music at Arts for Rural Texas’ (ARTS) annual Art-Walk, a juried fine art festival. This year’s ArtWalk will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission to ArtWalk is free, and all are welcome to attend. ARTS invites visitors to delight in the charming beauty of Fayetteville as they peruse the booths of talented artists and artisans. The weekend promises wonderful art, delicious food, wine tastings, live music, and great fun.

La Grange ISD will hold a three-way race for Place 6 on the school board between Calvin Mersiovsky, Verlia Mosley and Ryan W. Kleiber. Voting takes place at the La Grange City Hall Council Chamber (155 E. Colorado St.), from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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W Cemetery Decoration Day The annual Winchester Cemetery Decoration luncheon will not be held this year. Members of the association should send their annual dues to Winchester Cemetery Association, 8315 FM 153.

C A pet vaccination clinic will be held on Thursday, May 2, sponsored by the RT-C 4-H Club. Shots will be given at the Round Top Rifle Hall from 5-6 p.m., followed by shots at the Carmine Hall from 6:15-7 p.m.

M Once again there is something to do in Muldoon. Sunday, May 5, will be the annual Pitman Cemetery Memorial Service.

W Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda and St. Paul in Serbin have announced Vacation Bible School dates this summer.

OP News Gardenia E. Janssen’s annual fundraiser – “Off to the Races!” will be held Saturday, May 4.

The site has changed for the UIL regional one-act play competition. The plays will be performed at the Carthage ISD Performing Arts Center, 1600 W. Panola St., Carthage TX 75633 on Friday. It was originally announced that the plays would be performed in Nacogdoches.