FOR THE RECORD
Lenten Services
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 110 W. Walnut in La Grange, invites you to their Lenten services on Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23 and 30; and April 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 14 services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Good Friday service, April 15 at 6 p.m. St. Paul will not hold a service on Saturday, April 16. Easter services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 17.
BBQ & Bake Sale
The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club will hold a barbecue and the Episcopal Women will hold a bake sale on Saturday, March 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until sold out, at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B. A half chicken will be $4 and sausage link is $6. The meal is drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of the Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley. Note, the drive thru will open at 10:30 a.m. with no preorders prior to 10:30 a.m. Avoid congestion on Travis St. (Hwy. 71) by coming in off Colorado St.
Richter’s Cemetery
The Richter’s Cemetery Association bi-annual meeting will be held on Sunday, March 13 at 11 a.m. at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall. Anyone with an interest in the cemetery is invited to attend.
Country Gospel Hour
Join the Lyric Theater on Sunday, March 13 for Country Gospel Hour at 4 p.m. The Lyric Theater is located at 120 E. South Main St. in Flatonia. Admission is free. All are welcome.
Retired Teachers’ Meeting
The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, March 14, at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange. The social time will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Karen Vernon from Arts for Rural Texas. All retired public school employees are welcome to attend these meetings, even if retired from another city, county, or state. For more information, visit www.localunits.org/fayeette, or call (713) 303-0837.
Plum Hermann Sons Meeting
The Plum Hermann Sons will hold their March meeting Monday, March 14, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse located at 2510 Williams Rd. in West Point. The lodge will provide the meal and members will bring desserts.
Winedale Talks
On Tuesday, March 15 at noon, Dr. James Kearney of the University of Texas, presents “Nassau Plantation & the Society for the Protection of German Emigrants in Texas.” E-mail tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu the link for this online talk.
VFW No. 5254 Meeting
La Grange VFW No. 5254 will meet Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at the post home. No meal will be served.
RT Family Library Porch Concert
Enjoy a night with The Red Barn Crows, Louie Sellers and Craig Dinsmore at the Round Top Library Annex Lawn on Thursday, March 17 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Bring your own chair/blanket, snacks, drinks etc. Some pretzels and Guinness will be served. Remember to wear green. Come and enjoy a music fest under the stars. The Round Top Family Library is located at 206 W. Mill St. in Round Top. This is a free program.
Bluebonnet Opry
Friends of the Bluebonnet Opry will meet at the Silver Wings Ballroom located at 4100 Hwy. 105 in Brenham on March 17. Doors open at 5:30 and show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 with door prizes. The grill is open for great tasting food. For more information, call (979) 451-0816.
FCRW Monthly Meeting
The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 17 at Sealand Restaurant located at 2359 W. State Hwy. 71 in La Grange. A speaker from the Texas State Rifle Association will discuss topics such as the new constitutional carry law issues, both positive and negative; gun owner responsibilities and liabilities; and any potential laws or initiatives pertaining to guns/ammo etc. Social time starts at 6 p.m. Business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early to order dinner (Dutch treat). For more information about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.org.
FCCT Hosts Open Mic Night
The Fayette County Community Theatre is now hosting Open Mic Nights from 7 to 9 p.m. every third Thursday beginning March 17. Come out to the FCCT Box Office and Studio at 120 S. Washington St. in La Grange on St. Patrick’s Day and share your acting, comedic, vocal, or musical talents.
Texas Food Truck
Central Texas Food Bank Truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church located at the junction FM-1291 and FM-2145 on Friday, March 18 from 10 until 11 a.m. It will be drive-thru only and all clients are to remain in their vehicles. Someone will be there to direct traffic. Clients are advised to make room inside their car trunks and truck beds. Food boxes will be pre-packaged and placed into each vehicle by volunteers. Health safety guidelines require volunteers to wear facemasks and to social distance. Clients are urged to wear facemasks while in the drive-thru. The mobile truck comes to Waldeck on the third Friday of each month. The next dates are April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, and Aug. 19.
Carmine Hall Dance
Carmine Hall will host a dance featuring the Koka Kola Cowboyz on Saturday, March 19. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and dance is from 7 until 11 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 and tickets at the door will be $20. There will be a Raise the Roof Auction during intermission. The band is underwitten by Carmine Chamber of Commerce and the Koka Kola Cowboyz.
FC Democratic County Convention
Voters who cast their ballots in the Fayette County Democratic Primary election are invited to attend the county convention on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. The convention will be located at the La Grange City Hall located at 155 E. Colorado St. Delegates representing Fayette County to the July 14-16 State Democratic Party Convention in Dallas are elected at this local convention.
Gardenia E. Janssen Adoption Event
The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is having an adoption event and bake sale Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The shelter is looking for baked goods for this event. Pet adoptions will be $50. The shelter is located at 240 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange. For more information, visit JanssenAnimalShelter.org.
Women’s Action Guild Meeting
The Women’s Action Guild (WAG) is planning their monthly meeting on the Sunday, March 20 to host their annual Salad Supper. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at Flatonia United Methodist Church in Newman Hall. There is a side entrance on N. Middle Street. All women from the Flatonia and surrounding areas are welcome. For more information, call (361) 772-3068.
FCCT Auditions
The Fayette County Community Theatre will host auditions for The Play That Goes Wrong on Sunday, March 20 from 3-5 p.m. and Monday, March 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center adjacent to the Fayette County Fairgrounds. No preparation needed, auditions will be cold readings.
Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau Meeting
The Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau 2022 quarterly meeting will be held on March 22, at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. Meals will no longer be provided but can be purchased at the restaurant at 6 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jeremy Finch, DVM from Fayette County Vet Clinic. Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.
Hay Bale Gardening
Learn to create a raised garden bed from a bale of coastal hay. This is a free demonstration and lecture Saturday, March 26 beginning at 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Chris Dittman is a local gardener/naturalist and participated in the Texas A&M University Master Gardener course. This takes place at the ART’s Courtyard located at 114 N. Live Oak in Fayetteville. Walk-ins are welcome, sign up and save a space. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information, call (979) 378-2113 or www.artsforruraltexas.org.
John Wick Family Reunion
The 26th John Wick family reunion will be held at the St. Mary Parish Hall in High Hill on Sunday, April 3, with registration starting at 10 a.m. A catered meal of fried chicken and sausage will be served at noon for $10 a plate for 13 years and up; children 12 and under eat free. Bring a dessert to share. Tea and coffee will be served with the meal. A silent auction, guessing games, a trivia contest, and door prizes will be featured events. A Mass is being offered for the living and deceased members of the John Wick family on Saturday, April 2, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill. For more information or to RSVP by March 21, contact Christine Wied at cwied@industryinet.com or (979) 966-7393.
Easter Egg Hunt
Easter this year is April 17 and Camp Lost Pines is hoping to have an area wide Easter egg hunt. The camp grounds would be a great place. The camp is looking for volunteers. Those interested can call Elizabeth at (979) 533-0216 or email praise77488@sbcglobal. net.
Vietnam Veterans Meeting
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.
Widowed Spouses Support Group
Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Grief Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1l:30 a.m. for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse. Hospice Brazos Valley is located at 1048 N. Jefferson in La Grange. For more information, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913. You must RSVP to keep the groups small.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support
Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Alzheimer’s or Dementia Support Group and will meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Hospice Brazos Valley is located at 1048 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Meet for support and education for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. For more information, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913. Please RSVP.
Loss of a Child Support Group
A support and education group for a parent or grandparent who is grieving the loss of a child at any age or any stage of the grieving process will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Hospice Brazos Valley located at 1048 N. Jefferson in La Grange. For more information, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913. You must RSVP to keep groups small.
Beyond Grief Series
A six-week grief class about moving forward after the loss of a loved one is open to grieving adults. Call (979) 968-6913 to register for the next series.