FOR THE RECORD
Hermann Sons Rutersville Meeting
Hermann Sons Rutersville will hold their September membership meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Rutersville Lodge. The main meal provided by the lodge will be pork ribs. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share.
Guest Speaker & Book Signing
Bobby J. Smith, II, associate professor of African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, will present a program and book signing at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening, Sept. 4, in the Fayette Public Library’s meeting room. His newly released book, Black Farm Boys: The Untold Story of the New Farmers of America, published by the University of North Carolina Press, profiles this pivotal but largely forgotten organization for African American boys studying vocational agriculture at segregated public high schools across the South. Chapter 4 bears the title, “Black Agriculture Teachers Matter: The Randolph NFA Chapter in Texas,” and contains numerous photographs taken in La Grange.
There’s more The Sealy Dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Sealy American Legion Hall located at 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy. The Al Sulak and The Country Sound Band, will be providing live music from 7:30-10:30 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Beekeepers Association Meeting
The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Fayette County Agriculture Building in La Grange at 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, Becky Barajas, Becky has been an avid beekeeper for more than 12 years and is a passionate advocate for beekeeping education. She has served in numerous roles within the beekeeping community and regularly shares her knowledge with bee clubs throughout Central Texas. 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 to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with beekeepers from around the region. For more information, visit faycobeeks.org.
Panel Discussion At Church
La Grange Church of Christ will host a panel discussion with Mayor Jan Dockery and City Council members Derek Smith and Bryan Kerr on “What Christians Can Do for Their City.” The panel will address questions on faith and service and give practical ways Christians can get involved to help their local community. Coffee and donuts will be provided. The discussion will take place on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 9 a.m. at La Grange Church of Christ, 646 E. State Hwy. 71, La Grange.
Labor Day Garbage Schedule
La Grange City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept.7 for the Labor Day Holiday. Waste Management will not have a holiday and will run their normal garbage schedule. For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com, City of La Grange’s Facebook page, or call (979) 968-5805.
Wildlife Management Co-op Fall Meeting The North Central Fayette County Wildlife Management Coop annual fall meeting will be held at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall, 710 FM 1457, Round Top, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Social starts at 4 p.m. with the meeting to follow at 5 p.m. A meal will be served after meeting at 6-6:30 p.m. Scheduled speakers include: Holli Hale with an update on screw worms in Texas; Shaun Bayless and Drake Rangel with general wildlife updates in Fayette County; and Reilly Ruggiero of Texas A&M Forest Service with an educative program. Members are asked to bring a dessert. There will be door prizes, bucket raffle and a gun raffle.
Fayetteville Schools Reunion
All graduates fom Fayetteville High School and St. John’s School are invited to the annual reunion on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Heh! Remember When, 3031 FM 1291 in Fayetteville beginning at 4:30 p.m. with a meal served at 6 p.m. Cost for meal is $15, chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken and sides RSVP and advance payment only. Send meal choice and payment to Ann Rigden, 957 Helter, La Grange, Texas 78945 or call (979) 249-6399. Deadline is Sept. 12. Music begins at 7 p.m. This event is hosted by the class of 1976. For information, call Glendale Krebs at (979) 732-7462.
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is open for sales and donation drop-offs every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 825 N. Main St. in Schulenburg. The ReStore sells and accepts donations of home goods to support Habitat’s mission. Visit www.fchfh.org/ReStore.
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.
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.