FOR THE RECORD
Noon Lions
John Sharp, Chancellor of Texas A&M will be speaking on Thursday March 24, noon – 1 p.m. at the weekly La Grange Noon Lions Club meeting at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange.
United Evangelical
A special Lenten rotation of different area Lutheran pastors will bring Lenten Themes to United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp on Wednesdays during Lent. Join and dine at 6 p.m. and Worship at 7 p.m. each Wednesday beginning March 23 with guest preacher Pastor David Tinker presenting the topic: Fasting Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21; March 30 with guest preacher Pastor Candy O’Meara presenting the topic: Works of Love Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46; April 6 with guest preacher John David Nedbalek presenting the topic: Prayer Scripture: Matthew 6:1- 6, 16-21.
Chicken Drive Thru
The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce will have a drive-thru barbecue chicken dinner on Thursday, March 24. The meal will include chicken, pinto beans, coleslaw, and noodles for $12 a plate. The drive-thru begins at 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the La Grange K.C. Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange.
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. Walkins 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.
Flatonia Spring Market Day
The Flatonia Market Day will be held Saturday, March 26 on S. Main beginning at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Home decor, unique gifts, jewelry and toys plus clothing. Enjoy food, drinks, and music.
Court Annunciation No.1962
Court Annunciation No. 1962, La Grange, will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 28 at the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewcz Center in La Grange at 6:30 p.m. The Court will be accepting donations to CASA. Kristi Bauer, CASA Executive Director, will be the guest speaker. Members are encouraged to attend and prospective members are always welcome.
Candidate Forum in April
The La Grange Citizens’ Alliance will host a forum on Tuesday, April 5, for candidates running in the City of La Grange election. The forum will take place at The Fayette County Ag Building on Svoboda Ln. in La Grange. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. Candidates will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and respond to questions from the Alliance and audience members. Questions can be submitted upon arrival at the event or beforehand to any of the following organizers: Scott Givan at 87aeross@ gmail.com, Agnes Hannes at aghannes@outlook.com, Grady McGuill at gradymcg4@verizon.net or Sarah Mabry at sapmabry@gmail.com.
Barbecue Pork Fundraiser
The Warda Bunch Show Fund will have a BBQ Pork Fundraiser on Saturday, April 9. Barbecue pork butts will be available in 2.5-3.5 lb. pieces for $10/lb. Orders will be taken for the number of pieces you would like (not by the pound). Pick up at the Holy Cross picnic grounds in Warda from 4 to 6 p.m. Pre Orders only by calling the Holy Cross Church office at (979) 242-3333 by Thursday, March 31.
United Evangelical Lutheran, Swiss Alp
Join United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp on April 10 for Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion! for their 9:15 a.m. service Procession with Palms; April 14, Maundy Thursday Worship will begin at 6 p.m.; April 15, Good Friday Worship at 9:15 a.m.; and April 17, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. with youth provided free will offering Easter breakfast and Easter egg hunt (between services). Come support the youth and camping programs. Bring a friend and an appetite. Easter Day Service at 9:15 a.m.
Buckaroo Day Camp
Colorado River Cowboy Church will be having its three-day Buckaroo Day Camp this June 7, 8, and 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Preregistration for children ages five through 12 will start on May 15 and end on June 5. Registration forms will be on the church website, www.coloradorivercowboychurch.org or on Facebook. The church telephone is (512) 575-5592. Children can arrive between 8:45 and 9 a.m. A chuckwagon breakfast and lunch will be provided, with dismissal after lunch at 12:30 p.m. With lots of fun outside activities, children should dress cool and wear tennis shoes or boots.
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.