For the Record
BBQ & Bake Sale
The Juneteenth Committee welcomes all community members to join Saturday, Jan. 13, in honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At 11 a.m., the group will walk from the Fayette County Courthouse to the Fayette Public Library Gazebo as a show of unity. After a short program, refreshments will be served. Transportation back to the courthouse will be provided.
The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a barbecue and the women will hold a bake sale Saturday, Jan. 13 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 $6 and sausage link is $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of the Mini Horse Helpers.
Bingo for Seniors
Bingo for Seniors 60 and older plus guests at the Ledbetter Community Center will be held Sunday, Jan. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. $5/card covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips, snacks and drinks available for free-will donation. Money collected will be used for purchase of prizes and other expenses. Feel free to call (979) 249-2175 if you have any questions.
Food Truck
The Central Texas Food truck will be in Fayetteville at St John’s on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is a walk-up distribution.
There’s more 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.
American Legion, Auxiliary Post 102
TheAmerican Legion Post No. 102 and theAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fairgrounds in La Grange. This being the first meeting of the year 2024, members are encouraged to attend to discuss business matters. New potential members are invited to attend and join. A light meal will be served following the meeting.
Silver Czech Toler to the US Dollar
Join the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) on Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. for the opening of From the Silver Czech Toler to the US Dollar exhibit presented by the East Bohemia Museum in Pardubice and the University of Pardubice, Czech Republic. The 10-panel Petr Vorel Coin Exhibit will familiarize all with the history of the dollar’s currency that began in a deep forest gorge in the northwest part of today’s Czech Republic and has lasted for almost half a millennium. The exhibit is on the occasion of 500 years of the Silver Thaler in Bohemia. Prof. Dr. Petr Vorel and his team from the Czech Republic will be visiting and give a short program at 3 p.m. prior to the opening of the exhibit. A reception will follow in the Hanslik Hall. The exhibit will run from Jan. 12 to mid-May. TCHCC is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange. For more information, contact TCHCC by emal info@czechtexas.org or call (888) 785-4500.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup The annual homemade chicken noodle soup and bake sale will be Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, Hostyn, from 9 to 11 a.m. and at the Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Plum, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by KJZT No. 23 to benefit C.R.E.W., the youth service group of the parishes. Reserve your soup by calling the Parish Office (979) 247-4441, ext 2. Soup is $7.50 per quart.
Hermann Sons Life Shelby Hermann Sons Life Shelby will meet on Sunday, Jan. 14 at Harmonie Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Please bring snack or dessert to share.
AMEN Holiday Hours
The AMEN Food Pantry will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will distribute food Tuesday, Jan. 16 at normal hours.
Garbage Holiday Schedule La Grange City offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Waste Management will be working their normal garbage schedule. If you need additional information, call (979) 968-3127.
VFW Post 5254, Auxiliary to Meet A light meal and meetings will be held by the Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary on Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the VFW Post Home at the Fairgrounds in La Grange. Meeting time for the VFW Auxiliary is 5 p.m.; light meal will be served at 6 p.m., followed by the VFW Post meeting. New potential members are invited to attend.
NLMC Pioneer Club 1st-5th Grades New Life Methodist Church located at 1215 N. Von Minden in La Grange invites children 1st through 5th grades to join for fun with Jesus through the Pioneer Club, the Wednesday after school program from 3:45 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. (parent pickup) beginning Jan. 17. Cost is $10 per semester (scholarships available) to cover transportation available from local schools. Children will participate in Bible lessons, games, recreation, crafts and a great music program. A delicious snack is also provided. You can register your kids online at newlifelg.org or by calling the church at (979) 968-8323.
NewLife Youth Group 6th-12th Grades New Life Methodist Church located at 1215 N. Von Minden in La Grange invites youth in 6th through 12th grade to join for an amazing Youth Group opportunity on Wednesdays from 6 until 8 p.m. beginning Jan. 17. Youth will participate in Bible studies, great fellowship, games, group trip experiences and mission opportunities. A delicious dinner is provided. For more information call the church at (979) 968-8323.