For the Record

Legion, Auxiliary 

The American Legion Post No. 102 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 13, at 6 p.m at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange. EMS Director Josh Vandever will be the guest speaker who will present a program to both the Post and the Auxiliary members jointly. Following the program, a meal and a birthday cake will be served to celebrate the American Legion Veterans Service Organizations’ 105th Birthday. The first American Legion caucus convened in Paris, France on March 15, 1919. The Post and Auxiliary will then continue their regular monthly business meeting. Members are encouraged to attend, and potential new members are welcome.

Rosary Crusade

St. Anne Society No. 10 KJZT of Fayetteville is sponsoring the 2024 Public Square Rosary Crusade in the support of traditional marriage. Everyone is invited to join in prayer for our nation at noon on Saturday, March 16 at the gazebo on the Fayetteville square. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs. For information, call Rose Rohde at (979) 249-3635 or Lois Kaspar at (979) 249-6826.

Turkey Stew

The Shelby American Legion Post 602 will host their annual original hand made Shelby turkey stew fundraiser Saturday, March 16 beginning at 2 p.m. at the 4019 FM 1457 in Shelby. Bring your own containers. Stew is $35 a gallon. Come early and get some desserts too from the Auxiliary Unit 602 bake sale.

Food Bank Truck

There’s more The Central Texas Food Bank truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church located at the Junction of FM-1291 and FM2145 on Saturday, March 16, from 10-11 a.m. Food distribution will be walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables as the clients walk-thru the line making their selections. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy clean reusable bags, boxes, or plastic tubs. Wagons will be furnished by CTFB.

F.A.S.T 2024 Registration

Are you ready to make a splash? Fayette Area Swim Team will begin registration on March 18 online at swimfast1.com. F.A.S.T. is open to all school aged children in the Fayette County area. Mark your calendar and check out the website today for more information.

VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary to Meet

The Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will meet on Tuesday, March 19, in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. Meeting time for the VFW Auxiliary is 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Post and Auxiliary will hear a guest speaker, after which there will be a light meal and then the VFW Post will meet. Potential members are invited to attend.

NewLife Methodist Church

On Friday, March 22 at 6 p.m., New Life Methodist Church, located at 1215 N. Von Minden St. in La Grange, will host “Christ in the Passover: An Interactive Experience.” This powerful, interactive experience, led by Sam Rood of Jews for Jesus, will illustrate the link between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus shared with His disciples. Join for a sensory exploration of the beautiful Jewish ceremony called a seder. As we taste the traditional symbolic foods, we’ll weave the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The words “do this in remembrance of me” will take on an even deeper meaning to Christians as we learn the significance of the tradition Jesus observed the night before He died and give us a closer look at the very Jewish life He led. Jewish or not, religious or not, all are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience. RSVP to the church by noon, Wednesday, March 18. Have questions? Call New Life Methodist at (979) 968-8323.

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.

Al-Anon Meetings in Bastrop

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.

La Grange Garden Club

The La Grange Garden Club is proud to have joined with the Texas Quilt Museum to keep Grandmothers Garden beautiful. The Garden Club’s first workday was one of cleaning out to get ready for the planting of spring flowers. The members are excited to be a major part in reading the garden for the Museum’s upcoming Butterfly Jubilee, June 1. Visit and enjoy nature’s beauty.