For The Record

Blood Drive

A La Grange Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. Eat a full meal before donating and remember to bring your photo ID. Questions, contact Al Henneke at (979) 966-2554.

Hermann Sons Life

The monthly Hermann Sons Life meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Social time is at 6 p.m. and meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Meal of chicken spaghetti following the meeting. Bring side dishes or desserts to share.

Senior Game Day

The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game Day will be held every second and fourth Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 543-1976.

Food Pantry

AMEN Food Pantry will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day and will reopen for food distribution on Monday, Sept. 8 .

Second Chance Labor Day Hours

Second Chance Emporium Labor Day weekend hours: sales store and donations drop-off area will be open for business on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30. The donations drop-off area will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1.

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.

Annual Fair Parade

The Fayette County Fair parade is Saturday, Aug. 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The parade route is the same as the last couple of years. For more information or to obtain a parade entry form, contat Gloria Heinrich at (979) 966-8500 or Amanda Branch (979) 250-3665 or email fayettecountyfairparade@gmail.com.

Labor Day Garbage Schedule

La Grange City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, for the Labor Day Holiday. Waste Management will not have a holiday and will run their normal garbage and recycle schedule. For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com or City of La Grange’s Facebook page, or call (979) 968-3127.

American Legion Quade Werchan 

The next meetings of the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and Ladies Auxiliary will be held on Sept. 4 at their facilities located at 1503 N. State Hwy. 237, Round Top. Prior to the meetings a social hour and a catered meal will be held in honor of the Post’s 103 anniversary and to recognize the students from Round Top-Carmine High School who attended the 2025 Girls State and 2025 Boys State Conventions this summer. The social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the catered meal served at 5:45 p.m. The post meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through an email to Post Adjutant Bruce Bockhorn at bockhorn7402@hotmail.com 

LHS Senior Class Dinner

The La Grange High School class of 2026 is having a drive -thru meal consisting of chicken fried chicken, twice baked potatoes, green beans, corn, dinner roll, and peach cobbler prepared by Koopmann Catering on Friday, Sept. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the La Grange High School Cafeteria. Cost is $15 per plate, drive-thru only. Ticket deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 27. Contact any La Grange High School senior for tickets.

Armed Forces Dinner and Dance

The second annual Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner and Dance is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13. Tickets are available from local veterans organizations for $20 each. Deadline to purchase tickets is Sept. 3. The dinner and dance will be held at the La Grange KC Hall, 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange, beginning at 3 p.m.

Funding Opportunity for Local Nonprofits 

The Texas Women’s League is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program. Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to strengthen programs, expand services, and further their mission of serving our community. The application window is currently open and will close on Sept. 15. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure financial support that can help your organization make an even greater impact. For full application details, eligibility requirements, and deadlines, visit www.texaswomensleague.org.

LHS Class of 1980 Reunion

The La Grange High School class of 1980 will have two parties. The first one being Friday night, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. held at Mullins Prairie store. This party is open to everyone who wants to come no matter when they graduated so others are welcome to come join. The group will be able to spread out and order off the normal food and bar menu. Dutch treat. The second party is for the class of 1980 only on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Plum starting at 5 p.m. This is heavy hors d’oeuvres with water and tea provided. Bring your own favorite beverage. Cost is $25. Any questions, email Jon Quinn at jaq58@hotmail.com.

Calling All Who Crèche

Wildlife Rescue of Central Texas in Bastrop is in need of creched baby bird nest. They can use as many as you’d like to donate. Pattern information can be found at the link below. Finished nest can be dropped off in a box outside the gate at 1580 Guenther, La Grange. For questions, text/call Beverly Seffel at (512) 554-1302 or email beverlyseffel@yahoo.com. You can find pattern information at www.crocodileadventures.com/files/media/ original/185/42f/395/Crochet-ARCCG-Nests.pdf-version-1.pdf.