For the Record
Booster Club
The La Grange All Sports Booster Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, May 1 in the La Grange High School Library beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons Life Rutersville will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May1 at 7 p.m. The lodge will donate to AMEN Food Pantry for the Join Hands Day project. Bring your non perishable food items to the meeting on May 1. A group of donors has offered a challenge matching gift to support our hunger relief efforts, so bring your receipt along with your donation. This will double the giving for the lodge. Members are also asked to bring a potluck dish.
RT Family Library
Join the Round Top Family Library to celebrate its wonderful volunteers and celebrate the naming of its campus to the Faith and Charles Bybee Foundation Campus, Thursday, May 2 from 5:307:30 p.m. under the live oaks at RTFL. Music by Black Cat Choir Trio.
LGISD Election
Early voting for the La Grange ISD school board election (a three-way race for Place 6) continues April 2930 at the Fayette County Elections Office at 275 Ellinger Road in La Grange from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting on Election Day, Saturday, May 4, will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at La Grange City Hall council chambers.
There’s more The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will meet on the first Saturday of every month at the Fayette County Agriculture Building in La Grange, located at 255 Svoboda Ln. For anyone interested in learning about beekeeping, there will be a Beekeeping 101 Honey Bee Biology presentation from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. A potluck dinner will follow, please bring your favorite entrée, side or dessert to share. Afterwards, there will be a business meeting, an open discussion on bee-things, and a guest presentation. It is also a great opportunity to meet up with experienced beekeepers who can serve as mentors and advisors. Membership dues for 2024 are $25/year, individual or family. Membership is not required to attend meetings, FaycoBeeks welcomes all attendees and encourages beekeepers and their families to join. More information can be found at faycobeeks.org.
Clue On Stage at Amphitheatre
Fayette County Community Theatre is performing “Clue On Stage” at the Sanford SchmidAmphitheater on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Friday and Saturday May 3 and May 4 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at faycotheatre.com or at the FCCT Box Office and Studio at 120 S. Washington St. in La Grange from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday- Friday. Questions? Call (979) 702-9368.
Sealy Lions Dance Club
The Lions Sealy Dance Club is having a dance on Saturday, May 4, at the Sealy American Legion Hall. The band Heartland Texas will be providing live music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Muldoon Museum
The Muldoon Museum in Muldoon will be open Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Adult Technology Training
Join the Fayette County Library for Adult Technology Training in La Grange on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. All computer questions are welcome. No one is born knowing this stuff. If your computer is giving you problems, bring it along. Six seats are available. Registration is required. Call (979) 968-3765 to sign up.
Business Meeting and Decoration Day The Old High Hill Cemetery Association, Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 5 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St. in Schulenburg, at 2 p.m. All members, family, and descendants of those buried in the cemetery are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting. Decoration Day at Old High Hill Cemetery will be held on the same day, May 5. The Old High Hill Cemetery is located about three miles northwest of Schulenburg on FM 2672. The Old High Hill Cemetery Association, Inc. is recognized as a non-profit, tax exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(13), which makes contributions tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Funds are needed to maintain this historic perpetual care cemetery.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Fundraiser The annual Bethlehem Lutheran Church fundraiser will be held Sunday, May 5 at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall. Praise Worship is at 10 a.m. under the pavilion. Meal consists of four pieces of fried chicken, green beans, buttered noodles, and pickle spear. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dine in, to go or drive-thru available. Tickets are $15 per plate. Advance purchase is encouraged with tickets available at the church office by calling (979) 249-3686 or Round Top Mercantile, Round Top State Bank, or a church member.
Pilot & Anchor Club Fajita Dinner
The Pilot & Anchor Club of La Grange is holding a drivethru only fajita dinner at the La Grange High School Cafeteria on Wednesday, May 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Plates are $14 and include a fajita chicken and beef meat mix, tortillas, rice, beans, guacamole and chips. Tickets are on sale at Le Petite Gourmet Shop on the square in La Grange or from any LGHS Anchor Club member. Text (979) 249-6487 for tickets or to set up a free delivery for 10 or more dinners. Funds raised will support the scholarship program of these two 501(c)3 non-profit groups.
Small Business Month Conference Small Business Month, celebrated in May every year, is a special tribute to celebrate small businesses, their courage, community efforts, and hard work for an entire month. Save your seat for this free National Small Business Conference on May 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historic Casino Hall located at 254 N. Jefferson St. in La Grange. Call (979) 968-5756 to reserve your seat.
Pie Contest and Auction
Weimar Encore Lions Club will host a pie contest and auction Saturday, May 11 at the Weimar City Park Pavillion. Drop your pies off from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Boys and Girls Club. Auction starts at 3 p.m. For information, call Sandy Kainer at (979) 7321347 or Mary Ann Brenner at (281) 639-3531. Proceeds will be used for student scholarships and community needs.