The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) has announced the largest cast and crew in the organization’s history. Nearly 70 students are planning to take the stage in Doug Rand’s adaptation of the J.M. Barrie novel ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ in a brand new (to them) venue this summer.

Thunder and lightning. Enter three Witches The Witches — Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.

St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) is pleased to highlight two of their Purple Angels, part of the dedicated group of men and women volunteers who share their time and talents to enhance SMMC patients’ experience.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church held their annual Vacation Bible School from June 6-9. The theme was “Marvelous Mystery: The Mass Comes Alive.” The children, age three to 4th grade, as well as youth helpers from grades 5-12 and many parents and grandparents, came together for this family event. Everyone present “investigated” the Mass and especially about the Eucharist. They all learned that the Eucharist is a Marvelous Mystery, the best Gift, a family Celebration, a special meal, and a call to share Jesus with others. They also learned the virtues of patience, peace, unity, faith, and generosity. To practice their generosity, the children were asked to bring donations for the AMEN Food Pantry. At the closing program, VBS Director Marian Tajchman (left) presented 440 pounds of food to AMEN representative Garry Schellburg (right).

The Rural Non-Profit Networking Group (RNNG) is an opportunity for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities, bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, and surrounding counties. Since reactivating post-pandemic shutdown, the group is more energized than ever, back to meeting monthly, and incorporating an educational aspect into each gathering.

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce is planning a City-Wide Garage Sale on Saturday, July 9 starting at 7 a.m. Call or text Miranda Schlabach at (979) 966-8612 to reserve a spot under the ECC Hall Pavilion. You also have the option to have your home address advertised and receive a Garage Sale Sign.

New student registration for the 2022-2023 school year is underway. If you are interested in enrollment, contact the school at (979) 242-2889 to experience what FLHS is all about. You can also schedule a visit via their website at: www.flhstx.org.

The next movie nights hosted by Round Top Lions Club in conjunction with hamburger night at the Round Top Rifle Hall will be July 11 featuring “A Dog’s Journey.” Buy a burger meal and enjoy a free movie. Movies begin at 6:30 p.m.

Just a reminder about the City-Wide Garage Sale put on by The Greater Fayetteville Chamber from 7 a.m. till noon on Saturday, July 9. If you reside in Fayetteville and are interested in participating and being included on the map featuring all homes in the sale, please email Sandra Borne, president of the Chamber: sborne705@outlook. com. Otherwise, make plans to shop till you drop.

Young at Heart Young at Heart will be held on Tuesday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.