FOR THE RECORD
Food Truck
Central Texas Food truck will be at St. John, Fayetteville, on Thursday, November 4, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for drive thru distribution only.
Harvest Carnival
The Fayetteville PTC will be hosting is annual Harvest Carnival on Friday, Oct. 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church Pavilion in Fayetteville from 4:30 to 8 p.m. The evening will be filled with fun for all ages. There will be games, a dunking booth, cake walk, face painting, bucket raffle, raffle, prize wheel, photo booth and craft booth. Kids are encouraged to wear a costume for the costume parade. You won’t want to miss out on the delicious beef stew, chili, hot dogs, Frito pie and nachos. Snow cones and drinks will be available. You can dine in the hall or under the pavilion or get food to go. You can get raffle tickets from any FISD student. Come out, enjoy the evening and support the Fayetteville PTC.
Tamale Sale
The St. Paul LYO is holding its annual Tamale Sale. Cost is $12 per dozen. All pork, spicy or mild. Place orders by Nov. 5 at the church office at (979) 968- 5657. Pick up from St. Paul Fellowship Hall Tuesday, Nov. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Play Bingo in Ellinger
The Ellinger C of C Hall will hold a Halloween Bingo Saturday, Oct. 30. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with games starting at 6 p.m. Hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos, desserts and refreshments will be available. There will be two guaranteed jackpots of $500 and 15 regular games with $1,500 in prizes. Adults and children can wear their spooky, sparkly and spunky Halloween costumes for a chance to win in the costume contest. For more information, visit www.EllingerTeas.com.
Church of Christ Trunk or Treat
La Grange Church of Christ will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 646 E. Hwy. 71 Business in La Grange. There will be candy, games, and hot dogs. Dress up and join La Grange Church of Christ for this night of family fun.
Chicken Noodle Soup Drive-Thru
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will hold a drive-thru homemade chicken noodle soup lunch and bake sale on Sunday, Oct. 31. The serving begins at 10:30 a.m. Dine in and walk up service will not be available. Cost is $8/quart or $30/gallon. Bring a pot or glass container, no plastic please. Homemade chicken salad sandwiches and desserts will also be available. Reserve large orders by calling or texting (979) 966-8612. Drivethru line Polka music entertainment by Zach Novak. Stay in your vehicle, roll down the windows and enjoy the music.
Muldoon Museum Meeting
The Muldoon Museum will meet on Wednesdy, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at the museum to discuss upcoming events. The museum will also be open Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Hermann Sons Life Meeting
Rutersville Hermann Sons Life will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish chili and members are asked to bring a side or dessert.
Turkey & Dressing Drive Thru
A turkey and dressing to-go sponsored by SPJST Lodge No. 1 will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at the SPJST Hall, located at 507 East Main St. in Fayetteville, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 a ticket with advance tickets only. Tickets available at Fayetteville Bank, Fayetteville Store, West Side, Orsak’s Cafe and Peter’s BBQ, or call (979) 966-3515.
American Legion Quade-Werchan
The next regular meeting of American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and the Ladies Auxiliary will occur on Nov. 4 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Prior to the meeting a social hour and a catered meal will be held to honor the Girls State Convention 2021 from Round Top Carmine High School along with their families. The social hour will begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner to start at 6:45 p.m. All members of the post and the auxiliary are encouraged to attend.
Barbecue Pork Steak Dinner
The Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen’s Association (CVICA) fundraiser is being held on Thursday, Nov. 4 at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown Street. The meal consists of barbecue pork steak with buttered noodles, pinto beans and coleslaw. Drive-thru plates to go will be served from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Plates are $12. Proceeds will go towards awarding scholarships to graduating students in Fayette, Lee and Colorado counties. Call the KC Hall to reserve your plates (979) 968-5117.
Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry
The La Grange community is invited to participate in a packing party for Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry on Tuesday, Nov. 9 at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1215 N. Von Minden, from 4 p.m. until finished. The Fayette County goal is 600 boxes filled with love and gifts for the neediest children around the world. These boxes distributed by Franklin Graham’s Samaritan’s Purse Ministry goes to more than 100 countries annually. Since 1993, the shoeboxes have brought hope and the message of Christ to more than 190 million children. Included in each box are a Bible and a book about the life of Jesus or a 12 lesson Bible Study in the child’s native language. Locally, Samaritan’s Purse built 20 homes helping flood victims in Fayette county. Anyone can pick up an empty box at the church office between 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday to fill and return as part of the county wide initiative. For more information, call (979) 968-8323.
Tamale Fundraiser
The American Legion Post No. 602 in Shelby will have a Christmas tamale fundraiser. Gourmet beef or pork tamales will be sold for $8 a dozen and the expected delivery date is Dec. 9. Contact Joe Lamer at (979) 338-9269. Deadline to order is Nov. 29.