For the Record
Hippy Dippy Party
Senior Game Day
Step back in time with a Hippy Dippy Party at New Life Methodist Church located at 1215 N. Von Minden. New Life invites you to a party in the fellowship hall. Enjoy pizza and brownies and relive the swinging 60’s again. Pull out the bell bottoms and go-go boots. Prizes for best dressed guy and gal. Friends and Fellowship on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Play games and have fun.
The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game Day will be held every second and fourth Thursday of each month throughout 2025. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 543-1976.
Friday Night Sing
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.
There’s more The American Legion Post and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 102 will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at the VFW Home located at Veterans Memorial Drive at the Fair Grounds in La Grange. Members are encouraged to attend the meetings of both the Post and the Auxiliary to discuss routine business matters. The Auxiliary members will hear the plans being made for the annual Poppy distribution for Veterans Day, also the 2026 Membership Dues may be paid at this meeting. New potential members are always welcome to attend for both the Post and Auxiliary. A light meal will be served, with the regular business meetings to follow.
Fall Clean Up Days
The City of La Grange has designated Oct. 10-17 as Fall Cleanup Days. The City will pick up one free load of brush during these days. One load of brush is defined as not more than one pickup truck load. If you have logs, separate them from the branches. Also, make sure there is no trash, no piles of leaves, no lumber, or construction debris mixed in with the brush. The following schedule will be observed: Oct. 10 and 14 - South Side of the city (Travis St. - Hwy. 71 Bus.); Oct. 15 and 16 - North Side of the city; Oct. 17 - Cedar Creek and bypass. If you have any questions, contact the City of La Grange at (979) 968-3127 or visit www.cityoflg.com.
LHS Class of 1965 Reunion
Members of the La Grange High School class of 1965 will gather for their 60th year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club. Classmates are invited to join the group for a social hour beginning at 12 noon, followed by lunch at 1 p.m. Those planning to attend can still do so by calling Mary Jane Bayless-Henning at (979) 966-2479 or emailing Lestell Villanueva at LestellAnne@outlook.com.
St. James BBQ & Bake Sale
The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a barbecue and the women will hold a bake sale Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. or until sold out, at 156 N. Monroe St. across from H-E-B. A half chicken is $6 and sausage link is $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of Serenity Star.
Roast Beef & Sausage Meal
St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinger will have a to-go only roast beef and sausage meal on Sunday, Oct. 12. Advance tickets encouraged for $15 a plate. A drive-thru bake sale, free will donation will be available. Call (979) 966-7710 or (979) 966-3515 for more information.
Swiss Alp Dance Club
The Swiss Alp Dance Club is having a dance on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Schulenburg Hall located at 405 West St. The Dujka Brothers will be providing live music from 2-5:30 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Plum Hermann Sons Life
Plum Hermann Sons Life Oct. meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. at Prairie Valley Schoolhouse located at 2510 Williams Rd., West Point. Meal and dessert will be provided.
Mid-Tex Producer Workshop
All cattle producers are welcome to a Mid-Tex Producer Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the 2 Bar C Ranch located at 17968 FM 1322 in Luling. This event is free to attend. Join for an afternoon packed with industry updates, CEU credits, good conversation, and a chance to connect with fellow producers in the area. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 13 to the ICA State Office at (512) 620-0162 or e-mail tica@icatexas.com.
Josef Hoefer/John Zuhn Reunion
The Josef Hoefer family and John Zuhn family reunion will gather at noon Sunday, Oct. 19 at the EH Kitchen at the Fayette County Fairgrounds for a potluck feast to be served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and dessert. A white elephant gift is optional for the drawing. All refreshments, paper goods, etc. will be provided. For more information, contact June Parker at (512) 581-1168 or Jeanette Huelsebusch at (979) 968-3829.
College, Career and Military Day
La Grange High School is seeking local businesses interested in participating as exhibitors at the College, Career & Military Day, scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9-11 a.m. The event aims to introduce students to various local career opportunities and provide representatives the opportunity to share information about their professions. Interested organizations may contact Amanda Lamza via email at amanda.lamza@lgisd.net or by phone at (979) 968-4800 for additional details.
Weimar Farmers Market
The Weimar Farmers Market is held the second Saturday of the month at the City Pavilion/Municipal Park located at 106 W. Market starting at 8 a.m. until noon. $15 dollar vendor fee. For information, visit www.WeimarChamber.com.