For the Record
Senior Game Day
The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, May 23, from 9 a.m. until 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. All seniors are welcome. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 543-1976.
Democratic Party
Join the Fayette County Democratic Party for their next meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Contact fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Memorial Day
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony in La Grange will be Monday, May 27 at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. The guest speaker this year will be Judge Dan Mueller. A barbeque lunch will be served. And the Marine Corp, VFW Post No. 5254, American Legion Post 102-338-602 and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will be present to do the presentation of the flag ceremony. Jose Estrada, Senior at La Grange High School, will be playing Taps. This ceremony is to remember and honor our courageous troops who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
There’s more Memorial Day Buddy Poppy distribution in the La Grange area by Veteran Auxiliaries will be Friday, May 24. The donations will benefit Veterans assistance programs. Wear your poppy with pride and remember the sacrifices service members have made for our freedom.
Ellinger Tomato Festival
The 87th Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival will be held Friday, May 24-26. Live music, barbecue cook off, and live auction on Saturday night and even a tomato toss contest. Enjoy a Chamber fried chicken and sausage drive-thru meal on Sunday, May 26 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $15 a plate. For more information and contest details and registration, visit www.ellingertexas.com.
Memorial Day Garbage Schedule
La Grange city offices will be closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Waste Management garbage and recycle service will be on their regular schedule.
Second Chance Holiday Hours
The donations drop-off area at Second Chance Emporium will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Eichler Kieke Family Reunion
The Eichler Kieke family reunion will be held Sunday, June 2 at La Bahia Hall beginning at 11 a.m. The meal will be a chicken fried steak meal by Gary Goebel. Drinks provided, but bring desserts to share and also a silent auction item. Ancestry pictures or items to share and musicians are welcome. RSVP to (979) 251-1462 or (979) 451-1507.
Summer Reading Program
Mark your calendars! It’s Summer Reading time at the Fayette Public Library. Program sign-ups will begin on Tuesday, May 28. Join the library for the big kick-off program with the Lonestar Disc Dogs of Austin on Wednesday, May 29 at 10:15 a.m. Be prepared to be amazed with awesome frisbee tricks and lots of family fun. All programs at the library are free and open to the public. For more information, get in touch with the library at (979) 968-3765. This summer, Adventure Begins at Your Library.