For the Record
Second Chance
Second Chance Emporium will accept donations on Nov. 20-22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. Donations drop-off area and the sales store are closed Nov. 23-25.
Thanksgiving Meal
Crosspoint Community Church will have a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 23 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Carry out or delivery only. To reserve plates, call (940) 468-3920. Crosspoint Community Church is located at 1010 N. Von Minden.
City of LG Holidays
La Grange City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving. Waste Management will also have a holiday on Thursday. If you normally get your garbage picked up on Thursday, it will be picked up on Friday. If you normally get your garbage picked up on Friday, it will be picked up on Saturday. For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com, City of La Grange’s Facebook page, or call (979) 968-3127.
There’s more 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.
Loss of a Child Support Group
A support and educational group for parents or grandparents who are grieving the loss of a child at any age, or any stage of the grieving process, will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 until 11:30 a.m. For more information and location of support group, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Beyond Grief Series
A six-week grief class about moving forward after the loss of a loved one is open to grieving adults. Sign up now for the next class. For more information, location and date of the next series of meetings, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Widowed Spouses Support Group
Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Grief Support Group on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who is grieving the loss of a spouse. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Hospice Brazos Valley will host a Support Group for caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer’s/dementia on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information and location of the group meeting, contact Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
Texas Heroes Museum Holiday Schedule The Texas Heroes Museum will be closed for the weekend following Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26. Please give special thanks to our active duty personnel who are not able to share Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones. The museum will resume normal hours on Friday, Dec. 1.
Notice For Democratic Party Candidates The filing period for public office candidates requesting a place on the 2024 Democratic primary ballot opened Saturday, Nov. 11, and closes Monday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Please contact Mary Wolf, County Chair, at (979) 484-7925 to make arrangements to meet for application and fee acceptance for statewide and multi-county district offices.
Schulenburg Lighed Christmas Parade The Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for its Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec. 2. The parade begins at 5:45 p.m. in downtown Schulenburg. Deadline for entries is Nov. 30. Contact the chamber at schulenburgchamber@ cvctx.com or call (979) 743-4514 for entries.