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250th Celebration
Come kickoff the 250th year ofAmerica with St. James Church in La Grange with the Voice of Freedom, a one-hour play with music and dialogue from our revolutionary days featuring an instrumental ensemble with violins, trumpet, cello, flute, piano; and a community choir and readers of the words of our forefathers on Friday, June 26, 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 27, 3 p.m. Admission is free (donations appreciated). St. James Church is located across from H-E-B in La Grange. Visit stjameslagrange.org.
Feed The Need
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.
Second Chance
Second Chance Emporium Sales Store and donations drop-off area will be closed on Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
There’s more La Grange city offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Waste Management will not have a Holiday and will run their normal garbage schedule. For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com, City of La Grange’s Facebook page, or call (979) 968-5805 opt:1
Fayette County Republican Women
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Fayette County Republican Women celebrate our 25th year as a federated club of the Texas Federation of Republican Women. Come help us celebrate at a special evening meeting on Wednesday, July 1, at Sealand Seafood & Steaks Restaurant, 2359 W. State Hwy. 71 in La Grange. The public is invited to attend. Checkin begins at 5:30 p.m. and meeting starts at 6 p.m. Meals are Dutch treat. Program speaker will be Austin Bay, author and syndicated columnist, radio commentator, retired reserve soldier, and a war game designer. Bay has been a guest analyst on Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, C-SPAN, and ABC News Nightline. He retired at rank of Colonel (Armor) in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2003 and was awarded the Legion of Merit. Recalled to active duty in 2004, he served in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Bay served for four years as a consultant in wargaming at the Pentagon. He is a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas World Missions Committee and has worked with aid projects in Central America and sub-Saharan Africa. Bay has a PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.
VBS, Archery and Financial Planning
New Life Methodist Church, located at 1215 N. Von Minden, LG, will host Vacation Bible School from Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. VBS is open to children aged 4 years through completed 5th grade. Participants will dive into an undersea adventure to experience God’s ever-flowing love and discover the meaning of “living water.” Each day begins with a light dinner. VBS also includes opportunities to experience archery (for adults too), imagination stations, crafts, science experiments, skits, and games. A certified financial planner will also offer budgeting classes for interested individuals during these hours. Registration is available online at www.newlifelg.org or by calling the church office at (979) 968-8323.
St. John Picnic Guest Speaker
The guest speaker for the 10 a.m. flag program at the St. John Parish Picnic on July 4 will be Mr. Dennis Geesaman, former mayor and city councilman of Flatonia. After an Air Force career Dennis retired from Southwest Airlines as a pilot and is now in the Flatonia area. Mr. Geesaman is a candidate for the Texas House District 85 seat in the November 2026 election.
Fayette Regional Air Center Open House Help shape the Fayette Regional Air Center Airport Layout Plan (ALP) update during an open house on Tuesday, July 7 from 5-6 p.m. at the Fayette County EMS Station 1 located at 1721 N. Von Minden St. in La Grange. Can’t attend the public meeting? E-mail mmitchell@ksaeng.com for questions and feedback. Learn more at 3t5masterplan.com.
Vacation Bible School Schulenburg Vacation Bible School (VBS) at First Baptist Church of Schulenburg will be held Monday-Friday, July 6-10, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Bible stories, music, crafts, recreation, and snacks daily for kids who have finished Kindergarten through 5th grade. A water day is planned on Friday. Free of charge, register now online at www.fbcschulenburg.net. The church office is located at 110 N. Upton Ave., Schulenburg, or call (979) 743-3621.
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.