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Grief Group

Round Top Family Library is hosting teen art class for grades 8th-12th on Mondays from 4 until 5:15 p.m. Contact the library for details. Registration is required. Email info@ilovetoread.org.

Hospice Brazos Valley is offering an Anticipatory Grief group. This is a monthly support group for caregivers of loved ones who have a terminal or chronic diagnosis. The group will 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) 431-1556 or (979) 968-6913.

Bible Study

Woven Ministry is a nonprofit for the women of the community. Join us in our 10-week Bible study on the book of James. Our Tuesday evening group meets from 6:45-8:15 p.m. and Wednesday morning group from 8:3010:30 a.m. starting the week of Labor Day at Crosspoint Community Church 1010 N. VonMinden St. For more information or to register, go to www.wovenministry.com.

There’s more Create thriving relationships at home, work or anywhere. Speaking so others can truly hear you. The Round Top Family Library will host a free program titled Communicating to Connect on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 1-3 p.m. The Round Top Family Library is located at 206 W. Mill Street in Round Top.

Beyond Beer: Beverages of the Bluff

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host a special program about historical beverages on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Attendees can learn about and sample a variety of non-alcoholic beverages that were popular among 19th century German-Texan families, particularly at community gatherings on the Bluff. The program will also serve as a volunteer informational meeting where community members can hear about new volunteer opportunities. For more information, call (979) 968-5658 or visit the sites social media.

Senior Citizen Gaming Party

Come enjoy the fellowship on Sunday, Aug. 27, from 2-4 p.m. and win a prize at the Round Top Family Library located at 206 W. Mill St. in Round Top. Refreshments will be served.

A Special Concert at St. James

St. James’ beautiful “new” Steinway piano’s debut will be celebrated in a special concert for the entire community. The music will showcase the Steinway’s spectacular sound. Selections include classical (Debussy) jazz, ragtime and show tunes. The featured soloist will be La Grange’s Mary Ann Hatfield. The concert will be held Sunday, Aug. 27, at 3 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church across the street from H-E-B. Mark your calendar for this one-hour performance. Dress is casual and jeans are fine. Reception to follow. A free will donation is appreciated.

Round Top Hermann Sons

Round Top Lodge 151 will meet Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Social time is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. Bring sandwiches, chips, desserts, etc. for the meal following the meeting.

La Grange Christian Fellowship

Pastor Steve Zornes of La Grange Christian fellowship recently established Baptist Church in La Grange invites you to meet and hear the Sam Craig Ministries on Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Norma Webb Center located at 543 N. Jackson in La Grange. Worship time begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information, email lgchristianfellow-ship@ gmail.com or samcraigministries@hotmailcom.

CDA No. 1962 Meeting

CDA Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum will be meeting on Monday, Aug. 28 in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewcz Center in La Grange at 6:30 p.m. Members are invited to attend. New members are always welcome.

Kolkhorst Announces Mobile Office Hours The office of Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) is holding mobile satellite office hours in Fayette County on Friday, Sept. 1. Astaff member for Senator Kolkhorst will be available to meet with constituents from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Courtroom on the third floor of the county courthouse, located at 151 N. Washington in La Grange. No appointment is necessary. This will be an opportunity for Fayette County residents to meet with a member of Senator Kolkhorst’s staff to share comments, ideas, or discuss other matters of importance. For additional information, call Andrea Fischer at (979) 251-7888.

Church Car Wash & Bake Sale

St. James Missionary Baptist Church will hold a car wash with hot dogs and a bake sale fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, under the pavilion from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. A car wash is $5 and a truck wash is $10. Hot dogs, chips, and a soda are $5 and a water is $1. Cake or pie per the slice is $2. Donations are welcome and the first 20 cars will receive a book bag.

Fayetteville’s Annual Church Feast The Fayetteville St. John The Baptist Catholic Church will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 3, at St. John’s Recreation Hall in Fayetteville. A Mass with Polka Music will be held at 10 a.m. with local musicians taking part in the Mass. There will be a barbecue pork and sausage dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Plates to go at the hall and a drive-thru line will also be available at 10:30 a.m. Area musicians will provide live music starting at 11 a.m under the pavilion. Barbecue and sausage burgers will be sold beginning at 1:30 p.m. A country auction including quilts, antiques, coins, etc. will be held at 1:30 p.m. There will be bingo at 2 p.m. in the air conditioned hall and kolaches and other pastries will be available throughout the day. Some attractions include country store, plant wheel, children’s games, silent auction, cake wheel, and ice cold refreshments.

Holy Cross Annual Picnic

Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 3, on their shady grounds in Warda. Barbecue brisket, pork, and chickens by the pound with containers of sides starting at 9:30 a.m. Activities throughout the day for kids and adults with plenty of cold beverages, ice cream and snow cones to stay cool. Hamburgers, nachos, and French fries available starting at 4 p.m. with a live auction at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the day.

Fayetteville Schools Reunion

The annual Fayetteville schools reunion for graduates of Fayetteville High School and St. John’s School will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at Joe’s Place on the Fayetteville town square. Optionally, the Fayetteville school “Red Building” and gym will be open for viewing from 2:30-3:45 p.m. (meet at the school). Reunion begins at 4 p.m. with a social, meeting, dinner and music by DJ Aaron. A meal of chicken fried steak/grilled chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert will be served. The cost of the meal is $13 per plate with advance payment required by Sept. 6 to be guaranteed a meal. Mail checks to Larry Malota at 9077 Lightsey Ln., College Station, TX 77845. The bar will be open to purchase drinks. In addition, Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) will host a complimentary coffee and dessert bar at the ARTS Ross Gallery on the Fayetteville square for all of the Fayetteville class reunion guests on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 5-9 p.m. Any guest who would like to make a donation to ARTS of $10 or more will receive a complimentary commemorative coffee mug featuring the Fayetteville Water Tower by Fayetteville ISD Alum, Allyson Hoffmann, class of 2018 (while supplies last). The class of 1973 is hosting this year’s reunion. For additional information, contact Larry Malota at (979) 595-8275, larrymalota@ gmail.com.