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The Round Top Area Historical Society invites you to a free photographic event of historic photos from 1865-1920 for the next two Saturdays ( July 25, Aug. 1) from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a glimpse of the Round Top and surrounding areas of life a 150 years ago. Take a break from the heat and visit the RTAHS campus at 397 E. Mill St. (behind the Round Top Post Office). The 250th Celebration cloisonne Christmas collection ornaments will be for sale to enhance your Christmas tree or collection. They are $60 and can be paid for online or at the campus. For further information, contact Jeannette Burger at (281) 610-8274.
Henry Mayo, historian and professional surveyor, will present a program, “The First Survey of Austin’s Colony,” on Thursday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the Fayette Public Library, 855 S. Jefferson in La Grange. Among other things, Mayo will explain how the Sylvanus Castleman Half League, located above La Grange on the west bank of the Colorado River, became the first land grant surveyed in Austin’s Colony. Please use the after hours entrance toward the back of the building on Franklin Street.
There’s more Fayette County Community Theatre presents Edith Stein by Arthur Giron July 31 through Aug. 2 in Fayetteville. This haunting and passionate drama tells the story of Edith Stein, a Jewish intellectual who converted to Roman Catholicism, joined a Carmelite nunnery and was martyred at Auschwitz. Subsequently beatified by Pope John Paul II. The Friday and Saturday performances will feature dinner and the play events catered by Garrett Cooks. Dinner served at 6 p.m. with performance to follow beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday will be a regular matinee performance. All performances at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Hall at 205 E. Bell St., Fayetteville. Tickets available at fayotheatre.com.
Howlelujah Tour Aug. 1 Round Top
The Howlelujah tour launch event is Saturday, Aug. 1 at 6:15 p.m. at the Saint Cecilia’s Chapel in Henkel Square in Round Top. It is free and open to the public. All proceeds and donations will go to the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter in Fayette County. Reception following. For more information, go to Howlelujah.org.
Sealy Dance
The Sealy Dance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Sealy American Legion Hall located at 1630 Meyer St., Sealy. The band, Scott Wilkinson & Ez Country, will be providing live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Adult Technology Training
Come join us for Adult Technology Training at the Fayette County Library in La Grange on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10 a.m. - noon. All computer questions are welcome. No one is born knowing this stuff. If your computer is giving you problems, bring it along. Six seats are available. Registration is required. Call (979) 968-3765 to sign up.
Simmons, Lemons, Adams Reunion The Simmons, Lemons, and Adams Annual Family Reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at Blase’s Hall, (361) 772-4329, in Hallettsville. Blase’s is located nine miles east of Shiner and approximately 3 1/2 miles west of Hallettsville. Any descendants of the Simmons, Lemons or Adams that reside in Lavaca, Victoria, Harris, Travis, Bexar, Fayette, Dallas, Wharton, Caldwell, and other surrounding Texas counties are encouraged to attend. Please bring a dessert, a raffle gift (extras for our prize walk), vegetables, yourself, and others. The contest is “It’s Shoe Time!” Members will be judged, and four winners will receive monetary gifts. Scholarship winners are announced during the family reunion. If you have questions, need an invitation or a scholarship application, contact Margie (Nell) Simmons at (512) 565-1218 or bertmason58@gmail.com.
Hermann Sons Life Plum Hermann Sons Life Plum will meet Monday, Aug. 3, at 5 p.m. at Prairie Valley Schoolhouse, 2510 Williams Rd., West Point. The meal and dessert will be furnished. Please note the one time date change. Members are encouraged to join.
Senior Connections in La Grange Starting Aug. 5, Senior Connections will be gathering every Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center-Building A, locate at 653 E. Pearl St. in La Grange. Interested in joining, volunteering, calling bingo, speaking at a lunch and learn or donating prizes or desserts? Contact Denise Roberts at (832) 641-8733 or denise@srconections.org.
Lafayette Masonic Lodge Meetings Lafayette Masonic Lodge #34 AF & AM reminds members and brethren about the monthly meetings held the first Tuesday of every month at 1001 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Meal is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. Contact Jerry Meek for more information at (979) 661-4247.
FayCoBeeks Meeting
The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Fayette CountyAgriculture Building in La Grange (255 Svoboda Ln). The evening begins with Beekeeping 101 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., a session ideal for beginners or anyone interested in getting started with honey bees. At 5:30 p.m., members and guests will enjoy a potluck dinner, please bring a favorite entrée, side, or dessert to share. Following dinner, the club will conduct its regular business meeting before welcoming this month’s guest speaker, Chris Moore of Moore Honey. Chris is a longtime Texas beekeeper and a passionate advocate for truth in honey labeling and consumer education. His presentation will explore managing your bee colonies during dearth and the importance of knowing where your honey comes from. As consumer demand for honey continues to grow, Chris will discuss the challenges facing the American honey industry and why transparency and quality matter to both beekeepers and consumers. Annual membership is $25 per individual or family, and guests are always welcome. FaycoBeeks meets on the first Saturday of each month (except July). Join us to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with beekeepers from around the region. For more information, visit faycobeeks.org.