Christian Fellowship
Open House
Monster Dash
Turtle Wing Foundation will be hosting their 10th Annual Monster Dash on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Jack & Mary’s, 610 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg. The event will consist of the “BooAround the Block” with plenty of local businesses and organizations handing out candy, the Jack Hooper Costume Contest, a performance by On Pointe Dance Studio, a silent auction, and of course, the Monster Dash. Come out and see if you’re the fastest or the scariest in town, it will be spook-tacular. To learn more about services, donate, or would like a Turtle Wing representative come and speak to your organization, reach out to Destiny at (979) 505-5090.
Christian Fellowship
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 23, the La Grange Christian Fellowship will be meeting at the Norma Webb Center, 543 N. Jackson in La Grange, at 9:30 a.m. for Bible Study and Worship. For more information, email lgchristianfellowship@ gmail.com.
Open House
You are cordially invited to attend an open house for Air Evac Lifeteam 47 in La Grange. Air Evac is back to 24 hours. Have you ever wondered how Air Evac delivers its services? Have you ever wanted to put a face with the names of the people who serve you? Come mingle, discuss your needs, and let Air Evac answer all your questions on Monday, Oct. 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. Air Evac is located at 11 St. Marks Place in La Grange. Light appetizers will be served.
CDA No. 1962 Meeting
The CDA Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum will meet on Monday, Oct. 24 in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewcz Center in La Grange at 6:30 p.m. The Court will be accepting donations for Bethlehem Maternity Home in Victoria. Members are encouraged to attend and potential new members are always welcomed.
College, Career and Military Night
The Annual La Grange College, Career and Military Night will be held on Monday, Oct. 24 from 5:30 until 7 p.m. at the La Grange High School Gym located at 820 S. Vail La Grange.
Fayette County Farm Bureau Meeting
The Fayette County Farm Bureau will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the KC Hall in La Grange. Social is from 6-7 p.m. Meal will be served at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance for members by Oct. 20 and $9 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Fayette County Farm Bureau office in La Grange. No to-go plates. RSVP by Oct. 20. Enjoy door prizes an raffle prizes.
Hab-O-Ween Laser Tag
Join Fayette County Habitat for Humanity at the Fayette County Fairgrounds for Hab-O-Ween laser tag! Games will take place Oct. 27-30 between 5-9 p.m. each day. Tickets are $10 (5v5 or PVP). Visit www.fayettecountyhabitat.org to purchase tickets. Must be age 7 and up. Also enjoy movies, board games, hot dogs, and more. Please arrive at the event at least 15 minutes before your game starts. If you have any questions, email info@FayetteCountyHabitat.org.
La Grange Garden Club
The La Grange Garden Club will meet for its regular monthly meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Randolph Recreation Center, 653 E. Pearl St. The meeting will include a program on the care and uses of herb plants given by Cindy Meredith, owner of The Herb Cottage & Nursery. Everyone is invited to attend, especially members, so bring a friend to benefit from this interesting and educational program. Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to contact Pennie Lee at (713) 254-2232 for more information.
Nassau Cemetery Assoc. Meeting
Nassau CemeteryAssociation will hold a meeting on Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Educational Building in Round Top. Encourage people to attend to help in preserving and maintaining the cemetery. Questions or more information, contact Elsie Schulze at (979) 203-4238 or email etroger@cvctx.com.
Kaluza Family Reunion
The descendants of Frank and Elizabeth Kaluza will hold their 22nd Biennial Family Reunion on Saturday, Nov. 5. All relatives and guests are welcome to come to the KJT Hall in Ammannsville to enjoy the get-together. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. All families are requested to bring an entree and a vegetable dish or dessert. A buffet style meal will be served at noon. A short meeting and silent auction will follow. The hosting family is the Bedrich and Filomena Rohan family.
Kindergarten Gifted and Talented
La Grange ISD is taking Kindergarten nominations for the Gifted and Talented program for the 2022-2023 school year. The Talent Pool/LEAP programs are designed to provide additional challenge and stimulation for academically talented students. Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students currently enrolled in the LGISD Kindergarten program to participate in the screening process to determine eligibility for the gifted program. Nomination forms are available in the LGISD Elementary campus office or on the La Grange ISD website under “Gifted and Talented”. All nominations are due by Nov. 7. Contact Stephanie Kates at (979) 968-4700 or email stephanie.kates@lgisd.net if you would like additional information about the gifted program.
Sunset Shopping in Schulenburg
Save the date for “Sunset Shopping in Schulenburg on Nov. 5, the first Saturday of the month. Join Schulenburg businesses from 4-8 p.m. for an evening of fun, fellowship and early Christmas shopping with discounts. Refreshments are being served at selected locations. Each purchase will earn raffle tickets for a gift basket drawing at Jack and Mary’s at 8:45 p.m.
Marine Corps League Meeting
Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourthTuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@gmail.com. For more information.
Widowed Spouses Support Group
Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Grief Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10:00 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.
Loss of a Child Support Group
A support and educational group for parents or grandparents who are grieving the loss of a child at any age or any stage of the grieving process with be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am until 11:30 a.m. For more information and location of support group, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Hospice Brazos Valley is again sponsoring the Hospice Brazos Valley Christmas Arts and Craft Market and wreath sale. The market will be in the Casino Hall located at 254 N Jefferson St. in La Grange on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It’s a wonderful time of the year to shop for Christmas presents, all home made. While you are shopping know that you are supporting a good cause. Hospice Brazos Valley is the only non-profit hospice in this area and the funds raised from the market booth rents and wreath sales help to provide services to those families who have no other means to pay for the services. There is currently still some booth spaces for rent so if you are an artist/crafter and are interested in being a vendor and providing your hand crafted items to supporting customers, contact Bobbie Nash at bnash@hospicebrazosvalley.org or (979) 968-6913.