Feed The Need

Vietnam Veterans

Feed the Need, a non-profit organization whose mission is to feed people physically and spiritually, will provide free burgers every Monday at 6:30 p.m. in La Grange at the south east corner of the courthouse square. Everyone is welcome.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammansville KJT Hall located in Ammansville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Marine Corps

Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@gmail.com for more information.

Grief Group

Hospice Brazos Valley is offering a Caregivers Support group. This is a monthly support group for caregivers of loved ones who have a terminal or chronic diagnosis. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange. For more information, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 4311556 or (979) 968-6913.

There’s more TheAmerican Legion Post No. 102 and theAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange. This being the first meeting of the New Year of 2025, Christmas Veterans’ visit reports will be given as well as discussion of other business matters. Members are encouraged to attend. New potential members are invited to attend and if interested in this service organization may join at this meeting. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. followed by their respective meetings.

La Grange Senior Citizen Game Day

The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game day will be held every second and fourth Thursday of each month throughout 2025. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 5431976.

Fayette County Democratic Party

Join the Fayette County Democratic Party for their next quarterly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette Public Library, Conference Room, located at 855 S. Jefferson St. in La Grange.

St. James BBQ & Bake Sale

The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a BBQ and the Women will hold a bake sale Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. or until sold out at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B. A half chicken is $6 and sausage link is $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter.

Weimar Farmers Market

The Weimar Farmers Market will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, always the second Saturday of the month, at the City Pavilion/Municipal Park located at 106 W. Market St. in Weimar. The market is open from at 8 a.m. - noon. Vendors are needed and the fee is $15.

Hermann Sons Life

Hermann Sons Life Shelby will meet Sunday, Jan. 12 for its quarterly meeting at Harmonie Hall in Shelby beginning at 5 p.m. Members please bring a snack or dessert.

Round Top Family Library Chili Cook-Off The Round Top Family Library 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be held Sunday, Jan. 19 at 12 p.m. at the Round Top Rifle Hall. Music will be by the Black Cat Choir. Tickets are $10 (children under 12 are free). Want to cook? Apply online at www.ilovetoread. org or pick up an application at the library or call (979) 249-2700 or email: chili@ilovetoread.org. All proceeds benefit Round Top Family Library, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

La Grange Show Fund Fun Night

The 21st Annual La Grange Show Fund Fun Night will be held on Jan. 11, at the Round Up Hall Fair Pavillion. Invitations have been mailed out. We have single entrance tickets available for purchase at Fayette Savings Bank in La Grange and also available from any Show Fund member. This ticket includes a rib-eye steak dinner, drinks, dessert and the opportunity to play games. This event directly supports the 4H and FFA students that participate in the Fayette County Junior Livestock Show. If you have any questions about the event, meal tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andre Muniz at (979) 224-6214. The La Grange Show Fund is a non-profit organization.

KC Fried Chicken & Sausage Benefit The La Grange Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574 will hold a drive-thru only fried chicken and sausage dinner benefitting local charities on Sunday, Jan. 12 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Community Center located at 190 Brown St. in La Grange. The meal includes fried chicken, sausage, sauerkraut, green beens and buttered potatoes for $15 per plate. First come, first served.

Retired Teachers Meeting

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Monday, Jan. 13 in the Fellowship Hall of the New Life Methodist Church, 1215 Von Minden Road in La Grange, for a chapter meeting at 1:45 p.m. All retired teachers and school personnel are welcome to attend. Teacher Appreciation baskets will be prepared for Fayette County schools. Bring goodies and snacks to celebrate our hardworking educators.

Democratic Neighbors Luncheon

The Fayette County Democratic Party would like to invite you to join them for their monthly luncheon (self pay) on Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@ gmail.com or call (979) 484-7925.

La Grange ISD is taking nominations for grades 1-11 for the gifted and talented program for the 2025-2026 school year. The gifted and talented program is designed to provide additional challenge and stimulation for academically talented students. Parents, teachers, and community members may nominate students currently enrolled in LGISD 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 Feb. 1 Contact Tenille Adamcik at (979) 968-4100 or email to tenille.adamcik@lgisd.net if you would like additional information about the gifted program.

Al-Anon Meetings in Bastrop

Al-Anon meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at United Methodist Church located at 1201 Main St. in Bastrop. If you are struggling with a relative or friend who misuses alcohol or any other addiction, Bastrop Al-Anon (Let it Begin with Me) group is here for you. For further information, email bastroplib-wm@ gmail.com.

Proper Flag Disposal Drop Off Locations

The Texas Heroes Museum located at 171 S. Main in La Grange accepts old flags for proper disposal. The drop-off bin is inside the museum which is open 1-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. If leaving flags outside the door when the museum is closed, please have them in a plastic bag or a box so that they are not laying on the ground.