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Bingo for Seniors (60 and older plus guests) will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $5 card covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips/snacks and drinks available for freewill donation.
The La Grange FFA Booster Club will host a Back to School Bingo Bash at the Ellinger Hall on Sunday, Aug. 10. Meal will be served at noon and games start at 1 p.m. Cost is $25 each, ages 5 and up, includes: meal, tea or water, bingo cards. Kids 4 and under are $5 and includes meal and drink only. Cash raffles will be played (card and bucket) and a 50/50 raffle. No cash prizes. Contact a booster club member.
LG ShowFund
La Grange Show Fund will hold their meeting Monday August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Ag building.
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.
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For the Record on Page A2 & A5 Love tractors? Whether you’re into collecting, restoring, showing, or just talking tractors, come be a part of a fun and family friendly group at St. John Lutheran Church Park, 211 Hickory St. in New Ulm on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. Austin, Colorado and Fayette County tractor enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. RSVP to Lindsey Blezinger at (979) 203-7733 or tricountytctx@gmail.com. Bring a picture of your favorite tractor for a chance to win a Season Pass to the 2025 Austin County Fair.
Isacc Hill Cemetery Assoc. Meeting
The Isacc Hill Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Round Top Courthouse. All members are encouraged to attend.
Music Monday in Giddings
Country Music Monday with live music featuring John Dujka will be held Monday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Lee County Senior Center, 165 W. Austin St. in Giddings. Doors open at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Plum Hermann Sons Life
The Plum Hermann Sons Life August meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse 2510 Williams Rd. West Point. Meal and dessert will be provided. American Legion Post, Auxiliary No. 102 The American Legion Post and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange.The Post is asking for maximum participation and would really like to see new members come and see what the American Legion is all about. The Auxiliary is also inviting members to attend and support the works they do for the Veterans and their families. New members are always welcome. A light meal will be served, with the regular business meetings to follow.
La Grange Senior Citizen Game Day The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game Day will be held every second and fourth Thursday of each month throughout 2025. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 543-1976.
Daughters of the American Revolution The Smithville Chapter of the American Revolution (DAR) will offer its annual genealogy seminar by noted genealogist Ella Sheffield and Elizabeth Pierce on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The one-day event will offer guidance for those working on family trees and historical genealogical research. The seminar costs $40, lunch, snacks and handouts are included. The seminar takes place in Smithville in the First National Bank community room at 312 Main Street. To register, send a $40 check payable to “Lost Pines Chapter NSDAR” to Elizabeth Moore, 12625 Wayne Spur Lane, Elgin, TX 78621. Please include your name, address, email and phone number. Your check must be received by Aug. 12. Space is limited. For more information, call Ella at (512) 237-2996 or email Judy at judykaytoo@yahoo.com.
Anderson Memorial Fundraiser
As a result of Sgt. Travis Anderson with the La Grange Police Department passing away a memorial fundraiser in his memory has been started. The date for the fundraiser will be Saturday, Aug. 16 and it will be held at the La Grange KC Hall. Start that day with a special Celebration of Life for Sgt. Anderson at 3 p.m. After the Celebration of Life service at 5 p.m. the fund raiser that will open the start of a silent auction. At 6 p.m. a catered meal of grilled pork steak, buttered taters, and green beans will be served by the KC Hall. At 7 p.m. a live auction will begin with Lee Fritsch serving as the auctioneer. If anyone would like to assist with the event or contribute any auction items, contact Investigator David Mohr at (979) 716-0333 or Officer Kevin Currington at (409) 939-1386.
GriefShare at Crosspoint Community Grief is a journey that shouldn’t be traveled alone. And while your grief journey is unique, you’ll find many grieving people are facing similar struggles. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Join each Wednesday evening, 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 20-Nov. 19. Register online at crosspointchurchtx.org/events or email contact@crosspointchurchtx.org.
Women’s Bible Study
Join First Presbyterian Church in La Grange for a multidenominational Bible study class through the book of Psalms. You’ll find yourself around amazing women who are dedicated and serious in studying the Bible. You’ll see lives transformed. The study in the book of Psalms starts Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. If you have questions call/text: Carol Caddell at (979) 561-7175 or Cecilia Chavez-Zoch (214) 4608814. LHS Class of 1990 Reunion
The La Grange High School class of 1990 will be celebrating its 35th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 30 at Mullins Prairie Store at 7 p.m.
Come Dance With Us
The La Grange Road Runners are hosting beginner square dance lessons Sept. 2. Come for a test run to see how much fun it can be. Lessons will begin Sept. 9 and classes will be 6-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday evening at the Randolph Recreation Center located at 653 E. Pearl in La Grange. For more information, call Lisa (281) 866-5949.
LHS Class of 1967 Reunion
The 1967 graduating class of La Grange High School will celebrate 58 years on Sept. 13, at the Hanslik Hall at The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. Please contact either Barbara Miller Rohde at (713) 594-2800 or robbarrohde@aol.com or Lois Ruether at (832) 788-6504 or loisruether@aol.com.
The Round Top Family Library will host a free 5-week STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) workshop with instructor Peter Kieke. The workshops will be held once weekly in October-November on Tuesdays. In this class we will be covering many different topics including Lego robotics projects, game development using Roblox Studio, and computer aided design (CAD) for 3D printing. All supplies will be furnished. This class is for grades 4-12. Registration is required. For more information and schedule, e-mail info@ilovetoread.org or call (979) 249-2700.
Lafayette Masonic Lodge Meetings
Lafayette Masonic Lodge No. 34 AF & AM reminds members and brethren about our monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month. Meal is at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. The lodge is located at 1001 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Contact Jerry Meek for more information at (979) 661-4247.
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.
Marine Corps League Meeting
Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@ gmail.com for more information.
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. For further information, email bastroplib-wm@ gmail.com.
Beekeepers Association Meeting
The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will meet on the first Saturday of every month at the Fayette County Agriculture Building in La Grange, located at 255 Svoboda Ln. For anyone interested in learning about beekeeping, there will be a Beekeeping 101 Honey Bee Biology presentation from 4:30-5:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will follow, please bring your favorite entrée, side or dessert to share. Afterwards, there will be a business meeting, an open discussion on bee-things, and a guest presentation. It is also a great opportunity to meet up with experienced beekeepers who can serve as mentors and advisors. Membership dues for 2025 are $25/year, individual or family. Membership is not required to attend meetings, FaycoBeeks welcomes all attendees and encourages beekeepers and their families to join. FaycoBeeks meet the first Saturday of every month, more information can be found at faycobeeks.org.
Proper Flag Disposal Drop Off Locations The Texas Heroes Museum located at 171 S. Main in La Grange accepts old flags for proper disposal. The drop-off bin is inside the museum which is open 1-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. If leaving flags outside the door when the museum is closed, please have them in a plastic bag or a box so that they are not laying on the ground.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are at the Schulenburg Expo Center located at 1003 Kallus St. The Hope Group meets on Sundays at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. These are open meetings, all are welcome. Non-alcoholics are welcomed as observers only. For more information go to cbiaa.org or austinaa. org.
Grief Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support group will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange. Loss of a Spouse Support Group will be held monthly on the third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office. Loss of a Child support group will be held monthly on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1011:30 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office. All groups are open to anyone in the community, free of charge. Call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556 for more information.
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.