For the Record
Christmas Caroling
Join us for an evening of Christmas caroling Sunday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. located in the old church building on Skull Creek Road in Shelby. Enjoy singing, refreshments and celebrate the season. Bring a flashlight, a blanket and invite others.
Christmas Cantata
The Chancel Choir of New Life Methodist Church, 1215 N. Von Minden in La Grange, invites you to enjoy their Christmas Cantata, Sunday, Dec. 17. Directed by Nancy Hajek, the choir will present “Christ’s Heavenly Light” twice that day. You can enjoy this beautiful music at 9 a.m. during the traditional service or at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary of the church. Hope to see you there and to bring a hopeful message this Christmas season.
Christmas Party
The Swiss Alp, Ammannsville, Dubina Farm Bureau Local will host their Christmas Party on Dec. 19 at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau building on Hwy. 77. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. Please bring a pot-luck dish and beverage to share.
There’s more Fayette Memorial VFW Post No. 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the VFW Post Home beginning with a social at 5 p.m. Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen contest winners will be awarded prizes at 6 p.m., and catered turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 6:30 p.m. Fundraiser fun too, for the local VFW Auxiliary scholarships.
Vietnam Veterans Meeting
In place of the normal meeting on the third Wednesday in December, our annual Christmas Social & Dinner for VVA, AVVA, Spouses and Guests is on Dec. 20, at the KJT Hall in Ammannsville, Texas beginning at 6:30 p.m. for social time and dinner at 7 p.m.
Second Chance Holiday Schedule
The Second Chance sales store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 15, 16 and 22. The sales store will be closed Dec. 23, 29 and 30. Donation drop-off will be open 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 11-16, Dec. 18-22 and Dec. 27-29. Donations will be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 30 through Jan. 1.
AMEN Holiday Hours
AMEN will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1, 2024. AMEN will serve clients on Tuesday, Jan. 2 during normal business hours.
LG ShowFund Fun Night
The 20th Annual La Grange Show Fund Fun Night will be held Jan. 13, 2024 at the Round Up Hall Fair Pavilion. The invitations have been mailed. There are single meal tickets for $50 and available for purchase at Fayette Savings Bank in La Grange or any Show Fund member. The single meal ticket includes entrance, a rib-eye steak dinner, drinks, dessert and opportunity to play games. This event directly supports the 4H and FFA students who participate in the Fayette County Livestock Show. If you have any questions about the event, meal tickets or sponsorship opportunities, contact President Clayton Laake at (512) 2849055. The La Grange Show Fund is a non-profit organization and appreciates your continued support of the kids.