For the Record
A six-week grief class about moving forward after the loss of a loved one is open to grieving adults. Sign up now for the next class. For more information, location and date of the next series of meetings, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 968-6913.
The annual Round Top Area Historical Society Garage Sale is this Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 397 E. Mill St. behind the Round Top Post Office. Treasures, antiques, household, books at low prices/bargains. For information, call (281) 610-8274.
The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive, in La Grange. Lunch is available for $20. Guest speaker will be Ms. Bonnie Wallace, a conservative activist that has made it her life’s goal to get inappropriate sexual content out of public schools and public libraries. Come hear about her efforts and learn how we can protect children in Fayette County and Texas. For more information on the Fayette County Republican Women, visit www.fcrwtx.org.
Meeting Change
Because of a conflict for some board members, this week’s LGISD school board meeting has changed from Mon. to 6 p.m. Wed. Feb. 19.
There’s more The Rutersville Cemetery Association will have their annual business meeting on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Rutersville Hermann Sons Hall. If you have family at this cemetery, you are invited to attend this meeting. For more information, call (979) 249-5050 or (979) 249-5105.
Democratic Party Luncheon
The Fayette County Democratic Party would like to invite you to join for their monthly luncheon (self pay) on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 St. Hwy. 71, La Grange. For further information, call (979) 4847925 or email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com.
Gumbo to Geaux
The Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus No. 3168 will hold a to-go “Gumbo to Geaux” of chicken and sausage gumbo on Friday, Feb. 21 at St. John Parish Hall-Fayetteville, 207 E. Bell St. from 4-6:30 p.m. 16 ozs. of gumbo with rice is $15 per serving. For tickets, call (979) 249-6003 or contact any KC member.
Black History Program
St. James United Methodist Church located at 710 N. Jackson in La Grange will host the second annual Black History program on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.
KC Domino Tournament
The La Grange Knights of Columbus will host a Domino Tournament, Straight and 42, on Sunday, Feb. 23 at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. Registration at 9 a.m., play at 10 a.m. A barbecue meal will be available for the players.
Fayette Soil & Water Meeting
The Fayette Soil and Water Conservation District No. 341, in partnership with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), invites Fayette County landowners and agricultural producers to their annual Local Work Group meeting. The meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24 at the Fayette Agricultural Building meeting room. At this meeting, the SWCD and NRCS are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance. This meeting is an opportunity to bring farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and others with ties to agriculture and the environment to come together to discuss natural resource needs and set local conservation priorities. The information gathered at these listening sessions helps provide NRCS and the District the necessary technical and financial support to help land managers make on-the ground management decisions that produce positive ecological outcomes at the local and state level. This input helps determine collaborative efforts for natural resource priorities and identifies opportunities to address them with conservation practices that improve soils, watershed health, biodiversity and farmers’ livelihoods.
Blood Drive in La Grange
A La Grange Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. Donate at the drive and earn girl scout cookies. Eat a full meal before donating and bring your photo ID. Schedule at wearblood.org/donor with group code DO31. Questions, email cwellborn@weareblood.org. Pork Steak Fundraiser
The Holy Cross Warda Youth Group annual pork steak fundraiser will be held Sunday, March 9. Drive thru only at the Holy Cross picnic grounds from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Plates are $15 each and include: pork steak, green beans, noodles, and corn. Tickets are presale only by Thursday, Feb. 27 and may be purchased at Holy Cross Lutheran Church or La Grange Chevron. Baked goods will also be available for a freewill donation.
Gather25 Live Stream Event
Inviting all Christian’s to attend Gather25, a global live stream event hosted by Crosspoint Community Church in La Grange, on Feb. 28 from 6:30-11 p.m. Registration is required, general admission is free. The Global Church will gather across six continents for a time of Prayer, Worship, Repentance, and Commissioning. This event is for every denomination and every generation. The live stream will include a night of captivating storytelling, earnest worship, and powerful prayer. A special Chick-Fil-A dinner option for $10. Register online for free at www.crosspointchurchtx.org/events.
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.