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Women’s League
The Texas Women’s League is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grant Program through Sept. 15, 2025. Nonprofits are encouraged to apply at www. texaswomensleague.org. The League will also host its Quarterly Social on Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at Mac’s Daqs in La Grange.
St. John Fish Fry
St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville, located at 5743 Hwy. 159, will be having a fish fry on Saturday evening, Sept. 13. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. Dine-in preferred and free will donation. All are invited for an evening of fun and fellowship.
Texas Hold Em
The Fayetteville Show Fund is hosting a Texas Hold Em Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13 at ‘Heh Remember When?’ in Fayetteville. Sign up from 6-7 p.m. For more information, contact Al Gross at (713) 516-3829 or Kory Kaspar (979) 966-7949.
Bingo For Seniors
Bingo for seniors, 60 and older plus guests, will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 14 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 a donation.
Farm Bureau Meeting
Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau dinner and 2025 quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the American Legion Hall in Flatonia. Social hour will start at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Cyndi Johnson, owner of The Market in Flatonia. A business meeting will follow the potluck meal. Members are asked to bring a meat tray, a salad, or a dessert dish.
On Tuesday, Sept. 16, members of Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary will meet in the VFW Post Home at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. The Auxiliary meets at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Post and Auxiliary will gather for the solemn POW MIA Remembrance Ceremony. There will be discussion about celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America. A meal will be provided and then the Post will have its’ meeting. Prospective new members are invited to attend.
Tax Assessor Collector (DMV) Hours
The Fayette County Tax Assessor Collector Office (DMV) will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 17 for a regional meeting and training and will resume normal business hours on Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration is also availabe at the substations, Farmers Insurance, 501 Summit St., Schulenburg (979) 743-2120; Napa Store, 515 N. La Grange St., Flatonia (361) 865-3900; and Round Top Mercantile, 438 N. Washington St., Round Top (979) 249-3117.
Bells Across America
Smith-McMillan Chapter, NSDAR, is hosting a Bells Across America on Wednesday, Sept. 17, on the lawn of the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange. Gather at 2:45 p.m. and hear a few interesting facts about the Constitution. The Honorable Judge Mueller will read the Constitution Week Proclamation. At 3 p.m. we will ring bells for a minute. You are welcome to bring your own bell or use one of ours. This event takes place all across our great country to celebrate the signing of the Constitution which took place back in 1787. This year marks the 70th year the DAR will celebrate Constitution Week.
Fayette County Republican Women The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be Mr. Chris Russo, the founder and President of Texans for Strong Borders. Chris founded Strong Borders in 2022 after observing that while many special interest policy organizations exist across the conservative spectrum, no group was organized and actively pushing for Texas First border security and immigration policies at the state level. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.
Medicare Education
Tammy Rush will present a program Thursday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Round Top Family Library of informative information and things you need to know as you sign up for Medicare. This is free and open to the public. Round Top Family Library is located at 1206 W. Mill Street in Round Top. For information, call (979) 249-2700.
Democratic Neighbors Luncheon Join the Fayette County Democratic Party on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange for their monthly luncheon. For further information, visit www.fayettetxdemocrats.org.
LHS Class of 1959 Reunion
Members of the La Grange High School class of 1959 will gather in La Grange at Sealand Restaurant, 2359 W. Travis, on Saturday, Sept. 20 for their 66th year class reunion. Sealand opens at ll a.m. and classmates are invited to join the group for lunch and fun reconnecting. If you plan to attend or have questions, call Doris Lidiak at (979) 702-0477 or email at dorislidiak@ outlook.com. Hope to see you there.
Fried Chicken and Sausage Dinner Theannualdrive-thrumealandonlineauctionatSt.Wenceslaus Catholic Church will be held Sunday, Sept. 21 with drive-thru beginnng at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $14 per plate. Meal includes fried chicken and sausage with buttered potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, pickle and dessert. Visit the online auction at www.charityauction. bid/HolmanPicnic. Bidding opens Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. and runs through Wednesday Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
Carmine Hall Bingo Enjoy bingo in Carmine on Friday, Sept. 26. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. in Carmine Hall, 300 N. Hauptstrasse St., Carmine. Come enjoy 12 regular rames, $100 jackpot per game and two cover all games, $200 jackpot. Food and drinks will be available.
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.
The Schulenburg High School class of 1960 will hold their annual reunion on Thursday, Oct. 2 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Get on the attendance list so there will be a good head count to assist the restaurant. Also, information is sought regarding the following classmates: Carol (Babylon) Boggan, Corine (Hoffman) Stahl, Dorothy (Sokol) Zapalac and Lera Bell (Sommer) Kipp. If you have any information, text or email one of the following: Harvey Oeding at (979) 702-0292 or harveyoeding@gmail.com; Gary Herzik at (817) 606-7080 or jaggherzik@yahoo.com.
LHS Class of 1995 Reunion
The La Grange High School class of 1995 will be having their 30 year reunion. The event will take place at Mullins Prairie Store on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. No need to RSVP, just show up. More details can be found on La Grange High School Class of 1995 Facebook page.
Friday Night Sing in Round Top
Get ready for a night of toe-tappin’, heart-liftin’ music. Join us for a special evening of Country Gospel with The Skaggs Brothers. Where classic country sounds meet powerful messages of hope and faith on Friday, Oct. 10 from 7-9 p.m. at Round Top Church Christian Fellowship, 440 E. Mill Street in Round Top, just past the post office. For more information and directions, visit roundtopchurch.org. Light refreshments, seating available, you may also bring your lawn chairs. Free event.
Annual Fall Meeting
The North Central Fayette County Wildlife Management Coop is having their Annual Fall Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Round Top Rifle Hall. Social begins at 4 p.m. and the meeting starts at 5 p.m. with a meal to follow. There will be multiple speakers giving informative programs, live auction, door prizes and a bucket raffle. Members are requested to bring a dessert. New members are always welcome. For more information, call or text: (979) 966-3477, (979) 743-6049; find the group on Facebook, or visit www.ncfcwildlife.com.
La Grange & Schulenburg Chess Clubs The La Grange Chess Club meets on Mondays from 5:156:15 p.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center, Building C. The Schulenburg Chess Club meets at the Schulenburg Public Library each Wednesday from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Participation is free for ages five to adult. Free chess lessons are available. Text (979) 702-0302 for information.
Lafayette Masonic Lodge Meetings Lafayette Masonic Lodge #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. 1001 N. Jefferson in La Grange. Contact Jerry Meek for more information (979) 661-4247.
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 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.
Grief Support Groups
The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support group will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of every month at 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 10-11:30 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.
Community Prayer Gathering
Everyone is invited to the monthly Community Prayer Gathering. This is an area wide multi-church sponsored event. We meet the first Sunday of each month at Redimidos por Cristo church which is located across the street from Tejas Healthcare. The address is 131 S. College St. La Grange. We start at 5 p.m. Please join us as we pray for our local community, our nation and our world.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are at the Schulenburg Expo Center 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.
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.