For the Record
Methodist Men at Antique Show
The Methodist Men of New Life Methodist Church, La Grange, will once again be serving their great barbecue plates, sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked potatoes, and peach cobbler at the Blue Hills Antique Show in Round Top Oct. 5-19 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
La Grange Senior Citizen Game Day
The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 9-11:30 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.
New Life Methodist Sages & Saints Bingo
New Life Methodist Church will host Sages & Saints Bingo on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall located at 1215 N. Von Minden in La Grange. Bring your favorite dish or dessert for potluck.
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Fall Cleanup 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, please separate them from the branches. Also, please 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 11
- South side of the city (Travis St. - Hwy. 71 Bus.); Oct. 15 and 16 - North side of the city. If you have any questions, contact the City of La Grange at (979) 968-3127 or visit www.cityoflg.com.
Texas Cotton Gin
The Texas Cotton Gin Museum is gearing up for the fall antiques show. Come shop antiques, unique crafts and more Oct. 11-19 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Visit www.texascottonginmuseum.org and www.burtontexas.org for all the information.
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. 12 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 si $7, drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of Meals on Wheels.
LHS Class of 1969 Reunion
The 1969 graduating class of La Grange High School will have its 55th class reunion Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange beginning at 2 p.m. For additional information, contact Joan Miertschin at (713) 8190050 or Nancy Tielsch at (979) 966-9184.
Wessels Family Reunion
The 69th annual Wessels reunion will be held Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse beginning at 10 a.m. Meal will be served at 12:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting and raffle drawing.
Plum Hermann Sons Life
Plum Hermann Sons Life October meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse, 2510 Williams Rd., West Point. Meal will be provided.
Columbus Day Garbage Schedule La Grange city offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14 for the Columbus Day Holiday. The week of Oct. 14-18 is garbage and recycle week. Waste Management will not have a Holiday and will run their normal schedule. If you need additional information, call (979) 968-3127.
Hogwarts at Fayette Public Library The Fayette Public Library is pleased to inform you that you have been accepted into Hogwarts. Mark your calendars. Come join the library on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4-6 p.m. for a magical afternoon as the library transports you to the fun magical world of Harry Potter. Receive a wand, taste butterbeer, walk through Platform 9¾, attend classes at Hogwarts, learn to play Quidditch, and more. This is a family-friendly event, and it is free and open to the community. If you have questions, get in touch with the library at (979) 968-3765.
Camp Lone Star Fall Fest
Join Camp Lone Star for their Fall Fest Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 2016 Camp Lone Star Road. Dinner, campfire, s’mores, pumpkin carving and fun fall activities. For more information, e-mail info@camponestar.org or call (979) 968-1657. Free entry.
VFW Post 5254, Auxiliary to Meet On Tuesday, Oct. 15, Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will meet in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. The Auxiliary meets at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the Post and Auxiliary will enjoy a meal after which the Post meets. Potential members are invited to attend.
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.
Marine Corps League Meeting
Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@ gmail.com for more information.
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.
The Texas Heroes Museum located at 171 S. Main in La Grange accepts old flags for proper disposal. The drop-off bin is inside the museum which is open 1-4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. If leaving flags outside the door when the museum is closed, please have them in a plastic bag or container.