For the Record

Champs Reunion

There will be a reunion of the 2000 La Grange Leopards State Football Champs on Friday, Sept. 9. The players will be recognized at half-time of the homecoming football game vs. La Vernia. Afterwards, coaches and players and their families and friends are invited to gather at Texas One Stop on the patio for a night of nostalgia.

The Ellinger Walkers are hosting a bake sale at Hruska’s in Ellinger on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 7 a.m. until 12 noon.

St. James BBQ

The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club will hold a barbecue and the women will hold a bake sale Saturday, Sept. 10 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 “reduced” is $5 and sausage link is $7. This event is drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of Meals on Wheels. The barbecue will open at 10:30 a.m. with no drive through pre-orders prior to 10:30 a.m.

Habitat Supply

Habitat Home Supply will be open to shoppers on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 825 N. Main St. in Schulenburg.

Dubina Book Event

Former Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka and his wife Margie, the authors of the book, “Dubina – a Place of Freedom and Hope,” will be on hand to sign copies of their book Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2-5 p.m. at 4750 FM 1383, one mile north of Dubina, at the old west town of New Dubina. Come and meet the authors and tour the town’s many log cabins, church, jail, blacksmith, shop, saloon and antique wagons. Sheriff Jimmy Helms, the owner of the town will be on hand. New Dubina has been featured in articles on “The New York Times,” and other media. Movies have been filmed there as well as many music videos. For more information go to DubinaTexas.com.

Bingo in Ledbetter

Bingo for Seniors (60 and older plus guests) at the Ledbetter Community Center will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. $5/card covers 10 plus games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips, snacks and drinks will be available for a free-will donation.

Retired Teachers’ Meeting

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, Sept. 12, 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. with an ice cream social hosted by the Executive Board. The business meeting will begin at 2 p.m. followed by Bunko. 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/fayette, or call (713) 303-0837.

Women’s Action Guild Meeting

The monthly second Monday Women’s Action Guild (WAG) meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at FUMC (Flatonia United Methodist Church), 403 East North Main Street, in Newman Hall. There is a side entrance on North Middle Street to the meeting hall. All women from the Flatonia and surrounding areas are welcome. The agenda will be Czhilispiel 50. For more information, call (361) 772-3068.

We are Blood Mobile at St. Mark’s

It’s time to lend an arm again to help our friends and neighbors at St. Mark’s Medical Center’s upcoming blood drive. The We Are Blood mobile team will be onsite Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whole blood donors are eligible to give blood every 56 days, and platelet donors are eligible to give every seven days. Did you know that when you donate, you get a mini physical? Simply click and choose your spot or call (512) 206-1266 and mention Group Code: D627 to schedule your appointment.Your donation could save someone you love. Donors will receive a free t-shirt. Remember to eat prior to donating and bring a photo ID.

American Legion, Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Post No. 102 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive in La Grange. Friday, Sept. 16 is designated as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The Post and Auxiliary will observe the day with a remembrance ceremony at this meeting beginning at 6 p.m. After the ceremony, each organization will continue with their respective meetings. New potential members are invited to attend, and member attendance is encouraged to discuss business matters. A light meal will be served following the meeting.

KC Drive-Thru Fish Fry

The Knights of Columbus Chromcik Council No. 2574 will host their annual fish fry on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the KC Center 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. The menu will include fried fish, cole slaw, pinto beans, and buttered potatoes for $14 per plate. Drive-thru only serving begins at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For tickets, call (979) 968-5117.

Parkinson’s Suport Group

The September meeting of the Parkinson’s Support Group has been postponed for this month only. A survey of the members revealed a variety of reasons that will keep the majority away from the Randolph Center on Sept. 15. The October meeting will be held on Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. in the east meeting room at the Randolph Center on Pearl St. Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s, or who is a caregiver, family member, friend, or simply an interested person who would like to know more about this debilitating illness is welcome to attend.

LHS Class of 1972 Reunion

The LHS Class of 1972 50th reunion will be held at the VFW Hall in La Grange Saturday, Sept. 17. There will be a continental breakfast from 9-11 a.m. hosted by Billy Miller. Meet and greet from 3-5 p.m. At 5 p.m. there will be a catered meal by Koopmann Catering. Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert. There will be a silent auction with proceeds of the auction to be added to the next reunion. The theme is purple and gold. For any questions that you may have, contact any committee member. The dinner will be $25 a person and checks can be written to Class Reunion of 1972 and sent to Dennis Collins as stated on the invitation. For more information or questions, contact Greg Johnson at (512) 798- 2668, Dennis Collins at (512) 618-2615, Ron Boening at (979) 966-7785, Roger Brandt at (979) 702-0072, Nancy Pietsch at (979) 249-7406, or Alan Jecmenek at (832) 302-1728. Please RSVP by Aug. 17.

Monument Hill Remembrance

Join descendants of the Dawson & Mier Expeditions, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and Sons of the Republic of Texas, community members, Sites staff, and volunteers Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. as they honor the soldiers entombed on Monument Hill. The memorial ceremony will include guest speakers, wreath laying, and gun salute. Access to the grounds for the memorial is free. Personal lawn chairs are welcomed and encouraged. The ceremony will be streamed on Facebook for those unable to attend in person.

Fayetteville Schools Reunion

The annual Fayetteville Schools Reunion will be held on Sept. 17 following the rededication and tour of the Red Building at the Fayetteville ISD Campus at 3 p.m. Start time for the reunion is 4 p.m. at Joe’s Place on the square with a social, meeting, dinner and music by DJ Aaron from 6-10 p.m. A meal of chicken fried steak, grilled chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, salad and dessert will be served. The bar will be open to purchase drinks. The cost of the meal is $12 per person with advance payment only by Sept. 9. Mail checks to James Chovanec at 1705 Woodward Springs Rd., Brenham, Texas 77833. The classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 are hosting this year’s reunion. For additional information, contact James Chovanec at (979) 251-4767, Betty Fritsch at (979) 966-3910 or Noreen Dopslauf at (979) 966-3164.

St. Wenceslaus Church Picnic

The annual church picnic for St. Wenceslaus in Holman will be held Sunday, Sept. 18 and is drive-thru only. A fried chicken and sausage dinner with buttered potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, pickle and dessert will be served. Plates are $12 and serving begins at 10:30 a.m Take part in the online auction by going to www.charityauction. bid/Holmanpicnic. Bidding opens Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m.

Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau Meeting

The Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau quarterly meeting will be held on Sept. 20 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 speakers will be Mr. Chris Scholfield, Agency Manager La Grange Farm Bureau and J. Frank Smith, Ph.D. with Texas Ramp Project. Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. All Farm Bureau members are invited to attend.

Cooking Class in Round Top

The Round Top Family Library will host a cooking class Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the library annex. Registration is required. Class size is limited to 20 people. Call or email the library at info@ilovetoread.org or call (979) 249-2700.