For the record

Democratic Party

The Democratic Party will have a gathering on Thursday, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange. Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, this is a wonderful chance to get to know your community better. Why not bring a friend or neighbor along with you, too.

The Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry will be at Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 18 from 9-11 a.m. This event is drive through only.

Casino Sock Hop

Get ready to eat, drink, play, and win all while supporting children in our community who need a voice to advocate for them during the CASA Casino Sock Hop on Saturday, July 18 from 5:3010:30 p.m. at the Smithville Recreation Center located at 106 Royston St. in Smithville. Enjoy $10,000 in game chips, sock hop diner-themed dinner from Chabot Catering, sundae bar sponsored by BlueBell, popcorn donated by Film Alley, beer and wine all included with a ticket purchase. Cost is $85/person or two for $150. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the event at 7 p.m. for $65, but will not include the dinner portion of the evening. Drinks and dessert are still available for at-the-door ticket purchases. Event information can be found on the events page of www.casabfl.org.

There’s more The City of La Grange has designated Saturday, July 18, 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, barbeques, mattresses, chairs, recliners, couches and other furniture. Bulk Items Not Accepted: tree limbs, no lumber/wood, 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. Visit www.cityoflg.com for more information.

Dinner & Dancing Under the Stars

St. Paul Lutheran Church of La Grange and Shared Lutheran Ministries of Fayette County will host Dinner and Dancing Under the Stars, a fundraiser benefiting Lutherhill Ministries on Saturday, July 18 with a fried chicken and sausage meal starting at 5 p.m. at the Hermann Sons Life Hall, Rutersville, located at 5830 Hwy. 159 in La Grange. The public is invited. For questions, contact Weldon Hartmann at (979) 966-3449.

VFW Post 5254 & Auxiliary to Meeting

On Tuesday, July 21, Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will gather together at 5:30 p.m. for brief information sharing, a meal, and then both the Post and Auxiliary meetings will follow. This takes place in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. Potential members are invited to attend. Note the new time to meet is 5:30 p.m.

Farm Bureau Annual Dinner

The La Grange Farm Bureau is having their annual dinner and meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds EH Kitchen. Social begins at 6 p.m. with the meal to follow at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Fayette County Farm Bureau office until July 15.

RT Shelby Hermann Sons Life

The Round Top-Shelby Hermann Sons Life Lodge will meet on Tuesday, July 28 at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall at 710 FM 1457, Round Top. A social time will begin at 6 p.m., a meeting at 6:30 with a meal following. The Lodge will provide sausage and saurekraut for the meal and members are invited to bring sides or desserts to share. Please note the new meeting date going forward is the forth Tuesday of the month with the exception of the month of December, when we will continue to meet on the second Sunday of December for the annual Christmas party. For more information, call Lila Garlin at (281) 705-4647.

Community Theatre Presentation Join Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT)on July 31, Aug. 1 or Aug. 2 for Edith Stein by Arthur Giron. Stein was a Jewish intellectual who converted to Roman Catholicism, joined a Carmelite nunnery and was martyred at Auschwitz. Subsequently beatified by Pope John Paul II. This haunting and passionate drama will include dinner on Friday and Saturday and a show only matinee on Sunday. Tickets available at www.faycotheatre.com.

Celebrate Recovery at Bridge Church Join us every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Building at 3007 Cedar Creek Drive for Celebrate Recovery a Christ-centered 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 genderspecific 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@bridgechurchtx. org or call (979) 968-5065.

Grief Group Being Offered

Hospice Brazos Valley is offering a new grief group for anyone who is grieving. This can be for any human grief, i.e. parent, grandparent, sibling, best friend, and the ones that HBV already offers, spouse, child. This support group will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 10:30-12:00 noon at the Hospice Brazos Valley office, 1048 N Jefferson, La Grange. For further information, call Cindy Fanning (979) 431-1556.

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. E-mail bastroplibwm@gmail.com.