For the Record

Once again, the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild is sponsoring a bus ride to the Houston International Quilt Festival in October. The bus is available to all, not just guild members. For information go to the website Coloradovalleyqg. com.

The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a barbecue on Saturday, July 12, 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 ARTS for Rural Texas.

Piano Recital

The St. James’ Steinway Concert Series continues with a concert by award-winning pianist Miles Gillette-Bockhorn, Sunday, July 13 at 3 p.m., followed by a Meet the Artist reception at St. James’ Episcopal Church across from H-E-B. Hungarian rhapsodies and other solo works by Liszt, Bartók and Dohnányi will be featured. Free will donation welcome. For information: (979) 968-3910.

There’s more The City of La Grange has designated Saturday, July 19, as Residential Bulk Curbside Pick-Up Day for hard to dispose of bulky items. Waste Management will pick up one free load of bulky items on this day. All items should be within three feet of the curb by Friday evening. Trucks will be starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning to pick up items for La Grange utility customers within the city limits.

BULK ITEMS INCLUDE: Stoves, refrigerators and air conditioners which have been tagged and certified as being “freon free” by a licensed technician, microwaves, water heaters, washing machines/dryers, barbecues, mattresses, chairs, recliners, couches and other furniture.

BULK ITEMS NOTACCEPTED: Tree limbs, tires, paint, chemicals, batteries, tile/toilets/bathtubs, mirrors/glass, cinder blocks/bricks/rocks, construction debris, televisions/ computer monitors, motor oil or used filters.

Only one set of mattresses per residence will be accepted. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units must be tagged certifying that the refrigerant has been removed by a certified technician.

Celebrate Recovery at Bridge Church

Join Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Building at 3007 Cedar Creek Drive for Celebrate Recovery, a Christcentered program designed to help individuals heal from hurts, habits, and hang-ups. The evening begins with worship and a lesson or testimony in the large group, followed by gender-specific small groups for sharing in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you’re facing addiction, relational pain, emotional struggles, or other life challenges, Celebrate Recovery offers a grace-filled community and a pathway to lasting freedom and spiritual renewal. For more information, contact info@bridge churchtx.org or call (979) 968-5065.

Kappler, Groeschel, Berger, Wukasch

All relatives and descendants of Andreas Kappler, Agnes Groeschel Kappler, John Ernst Berger, andAnna Wukasch Berger are invited to attend a family reunion at the Holy Cross Church Hall on Saturday, July 12 beginning at 10 a.m. A meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring enough food for your family. Paper goods, tea, and coffee will be provided by the reunion. Bring your own soft drinks and beer. Donation for beer provided will be taken. There is a playground for the children. Please notify all relatives and bring any addresses, pictures, family documents, and information to share with each other. In the Giddings area, contact Wayne Kappler at (979) 702-9814. For any additional information, Harry Schoppe at (409) 926-2942 or by email at hisnet@ gt.rr.com.

Country Music Night

Lee County Senior Center will host local musicians Byron Wren and Bailey Wren Mathison on Monday, July 14 with music beginning at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. A free will donation will be collected and all proceeds will be given to the music talent. The center is located at 161 W. Austin Street in Giddings.

Reserved Football Tickets

La Grange ISD reserved football tickets will go on sale for current seat holders beginning July 14-24 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday as the offices are closed on Fridays. at the LGISD Administration Office at 560 N. Monroe. Unsold reserved seats to the general public will go on sale Monday, Aug. 4.

VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary to Meet Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will meet on Tuesday, July 15 in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. The VFW Auxiliary meets at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the Post and Auxiliary will enjoy a meal, after which the Post meets. Prospective members are invited to attend.

Lafayette Masonic Lodge Meeting Lafayette Masonic Lodge No. 34 AF & AM will hold its annual Installation of Officers on Saturday, July 19 at 2 p.m. This is an open ceremony and all members and others are invited to attend. The lodge is located at 1001 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Contact Jerry Meek for more information at (979) 661-4247.

Bingo in Carmine

Bingo at Carmine Hall will be held on Friday, July 18. Doors open at 4 p.m. Games start at 6 p.m. Food, drinks will be available.

Mobile Food Truck

Central Texas Mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran church on Saturday, July 19 from 10-11 a.m. Drive through only. Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated.

Fayetteville Blood Drive

The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be conducting their semiannual blood drive on the Square in Fayetteville on Saturday, July 19 from 8 - 12:30 p.m. You can reserve a time to donate by going to their website, giveblood.org and click on Donate and put the Fayetteville zip code 78940 and select a time for this drive. Drop ins are also welcome. Blood, the Gift of Life is always needed. Each donation helps up to 3 patients. This drive is sponsored by the Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus but everyone is welcome.

Farm Bureau Annual Dinner

The La Grange Farm Bureau is having their annual dinner and meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at the Fayette County Fairground EH Kitchen. Social begins at 6 p.m. Meal to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Fayette County Farm Bureau office until July 16.

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.