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The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (The Holy Smokers) will hold a barbecue on Saturday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B A half chicken is $5 and sausage link is $7. The meal is drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of St. James Preschool.

The Fayette County Republican Party will hold their second quarter meeting on Saturday, June 10 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Dr. in La Grange. Speakers will be Sgt. Josh Banda with the new Texas DPS office in La Grange and Wes Virdell with Gun Owners of America. This will be a very informative meeting, please plan to attend. All Fayette County Republicans and guests are welcome. The Executive Committee meeting will start at 9:30 a.m. Speakers will start at 10 a.m. For more information on FCRP, visit www.fcrptx.org.

There’s more You are cordially invited to the Bethlehem Women Day Program on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. BethlehemA.M.E. The church is located at 2200 Bethlehem Church Road in La Grange. Guest speaker is Dr. Diane Carter, Founder of Diane Carter Ministries, the Provost at Equipped Ministries Bible College and Seminary, Event and Ceremonial Affairs Deputy for Embassy International Organization and a member of the Pastoral team at Equipped Ministries, Inc. Pastor is Presiding Elder Rev. Dr. Raymond Bryant San Antonio District Ladies of Bethlehem A.M.E. Church.

Florida Chapel Cemetery Assoc.

The Florida Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at the Muesse Chapel. The meeting is open to the public. Election of officers will be held. Encourage people to attend to help in preserving and maintaining the cemetery. For questions or more information, contact Megan Buro at (979) 249-5333 or email mlb_meganb@hotmail.com.

Ledbetter Homecoming June 11

The annual Ledbetter Homecoming will be held Sunday, June 11 at the Ledbetter Firemen’s Park in Ledbetter. Registration and decoration of the graves at Ledbetter Cemetery with a meeting and memorial service to follow begins at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy bingo, a fried fish meal served with beans, cole slaw and hush puppies for $15 per plate, and a silent auction from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Raffle tickets can be purchased from members of the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. Desserts will be sold by the Ledbetter Homemaker’s Club. The Ledbetter Homecoming is sponsored by the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department, Ledbetter Homemaker’s Club and the Ledbetter Cemetery Association.

Country Music Monday

Lee County Senior Center 165 W. Austin St. Giddings. Monday, June 12 6-7:30 p.m. Doors open 5 p.m. Free admission. Music by Josh Droegemuller and Luke Adair and Byron Kalbas.

Retired Teachers Meeting

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’Association will meet on Monday, June 12. Fellowship time is 1:45 p.m. and the meeting will be at 2 p.m. The meeting is in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 1215 N. Von Minden, La Grange. All retired school personnel are invited, whether from another city, county, or state. For more info, call (713) 303-0837.

Fayette County Community Theatre Fayette County Community Theatre has a few spots left in its annual week-long Middle School/High School Workshop to be held Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the La Grange ISD Performing Arts Center. It is open to middle and high school students county-wide and will include acting foundation, voice and diction, lighting and sound, costumes and makeup, and a showcase performance. This is for students who enjoy being onstage as well as backstage. Cost is $135, scholarships are available. Contact Executive Director Heather Barthelme at info@faycotheatre.com or (979) 702-9368.

Hostyn KJT BBQ Pork Steak Dinner The Hostyn KJT Society No. 3 will hold their annual drivethru fundraiser on Wednesday, June 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the La Grange KC Community Center. The barbecue pork steak dinner includes buttered noodles, vegetable blend, and peaches for $12 a plate. For tickets, call Dianna Kallus at (979) 247-4424, Joyce Muras at (979) 966-2764, Margaret Hoffmann at (979) 966-2930, Brenda Fietsam at (979) 702-0251, or any Hostyn KJT Member.

Food Truck in Fayetteville

The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be in Fayetteville on Wednesday, June 14, not June 7 as previously stated. Distribution is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is a walk up distribution.

American Legion Auxiliary #102

The American Legion Post #102 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange. The Auxiliary Scholarships will be awarded to the four recipients by the Unit prior to the meeting. Members are encouraged to attend to discuss regular business matters. New potential members are invited to attend. A meal will be served prior to the meeting.

Democratic Neighbors

The Fayette County Democratic Party would like to invite you to join them for their monthly luncheon (self pay) on Thursday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange. We would like to invite you to join us in recognizing the Juneteenth Holiday during our luncheon. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group will be held June 15 at 10 a.m. in Building D of the Randolph Recreation Center. These meetings are open to anyone diagnosed with the illness and their caregivers, plus their children, grandchildren, or basically anyone interested in finding out more about PD. All are welcome. For more information, please leave a message at (832) 561-1447 and your call will be returned in a timely manner.

Juneteenth Parade in La Grange

Everyone is invited to participate in the Juneteenth Parade in La Grange on Saturday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. Applications are due by June 15. Find the application at www.juneteenthtexas. org or call Jonathan Ellis at (979) 436-2217 or email parade@juneteenthtexas.org.

FC Republican Women

The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, June 15 at JW’s Steakhouse, 122 S. Hauptstrasse St., in Carmine. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Michael Burcha. His topic is recruiting young voters and raising conservative children. Arrive early if you plan to order dinner (Dutch treat). The business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. For more information on FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.org.

Bockhorn-Rodenbeck Family Reunion The 84th Bockhorn-Rodenbeck Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16 at the American Legion Hall, 903 North Park Street, Brenham. Members should look for an upcoming email from bockhornrodenbeckfamily@gmail.com with information regarding reservations, meal prices and activities planned for the day. Future emails from this account will provide additional information prior to the reunion.

Bingo for Seniors

Bingo for 60 and older plus guests at the Ledbetter Community Center Sunday, June 18 from 2- 4 p.m. Cards $5 and it covers all games with prizes awarded each game. Chips, snacks and drinks are available for a free-will donation.

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