For the Record
Fajita Drive-Thru
The Catholic Union of Texas, KJT Society No. 46 La Grange, is hosting their annual drive-thru only chicken fajita dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the La Grange KC Center. Advanced tickets sold at the KJT Home Office, 214 E. Colorado St., La Grange, or call (979) 9685877. Limited tickets are available at the drive-thru. Tickets are $14 each and 50% of the net proceeds will be donated to the AMEN Food Pantry of La Grange. Bake sale proceeds will also be donated to the AMEN Food Pantry of La Grange with a matching grant from the KJT Home Office.
Join for Adult Technology Training at the Fayette Public Library in La Grange on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. 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.
Train Enthusiasts
Join the Flatonia Rail Museum on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Tommy Shults Pavilion for its biannual Railfan Party. Enjoy a day of train watching, rail conversation, raffle prizes, and free coffee and donuts starting at 8 a.m. The covered pavilion is handicap accessible and located ½ mile west of downtown at the Union Pacific junction. Bring a chair, your camera, and enjoy the trains.
There’s more Monument Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located at 120 State Loop 92 in La Grange, is hosting a free community trick or treat event on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4-6 p.m. or until candy lasts. Costumes are encouraged, but please no costume masks. Candy donations are being accepted. For more information, contact Sidney Bodine at (979) 966-8177.
Fundraiser for Church
Redimidos Por Cristo Church located at 121 S. College will be having a garage sale on Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. and includes a little of everything.
Lions Sealy Dance Club
The Lions Sealy Dance Club is having a dance on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Sealy American Legion Hall located at 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy. The band, Liberty Hill, will be providing live music from 7:30-11 p.m. The public is always welcome.
Fayette County Beekeepers Association The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Fayette County Agriculture Building in La Grange (255 Svoboda Ln). The evening begins with Beekeeping 101 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. a session perfect for beginners or anyone curious about getting started with honey bees. At 5:30 p.m. members and guests will enjoy a potluck dinner please bring a favorite entrée, side, or dessert to share. Following dinner, we’ll hold our regular business meeting and a discussion on preparing your beehives for the winter dearth, with time for attendee questions. Annual membership is just $25 per individual or family, but guests are always welcome. FaycoBeeks meets on the first Saturday of each month (except in July). Come join to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with beekeepers from around the region. For more information, visit faycobeeks.org.
Hay Insurance Group Meeting
The Fayette County Precinct No. 2 Hay Insurance Group annual meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall. Burgers will be provided.
Tuition Assistance Fundraiser
Queen of the Holy Rosary and Sts. Peter & Paul Parishes will host a meal fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 5-7 p.m. at the KC Hall, 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. The meal will include king ranch chicken, Spanish rice, corn on the cob, baked beans, dinner roll, and brownie prepared by Koopman Catering. The meal is $15 per plate, to go only. All proceeds to fund tuition assistance for Catholic education. Call (979) 247-4441 for tickets or email hostynch@cvctx.com. Quade-Werchan Meeting
The next meetings of the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and Ladies Auxiliary will take place on Thursday, Nov. 6, at their facilities located at 1503 N. State Highway 237 in Round Top beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Turkey & Dressing in Fayetteville A drive-thru only turkey and dressing meal with all the trimmings catered by Peters Barbecue will be available Thursday, Nov. 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall in Fayetteville. Plates are $15. Tickets are available at Cadence Bank-Fayetteville Branch, Orsak’s Café, Fayetteville Store, Joe’s Place, Peters Barbecue (Ellinger), and Cadence Bank-Industry or call (979) 966-3515.
Community Prayer Gathering
Everyone is invited to the monthly Community Prayer Gathering. This is an area wide multi-church sponsored event meeting the first Sunday of each month at Redimidos por Cristo Church located across the street from Tejas Healthcare at 131 S. College St. in La Grange beginning at 5 p.m. Please join to pray for our local community, our nation and our world.
Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference The Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, 400 Fairgrounds Rd., La Grange. A total of 5 pesticide applicator CEU credits are available (3 General, 1 Laws & Regulations & 1 IPM. A preregistration fee of $40 must be received at the Extension office in Fayette County at 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 134 in La Grange or Bastrop County Extension office at 15 American Legion Drive, Bastrop by Nov. 7. Late registration and at the door will be $50 per person. Acceptable payments are checks made payable to the Fayette Beef Committee, exact cash amount or credit card ($2 service fee will apply).The conference begins with registration at 8 a.m. Topics of discussion will include New World Screwworm, Laws and Regulations, Pasture Pests, Update on Current Brush & Weed Control Research & Livestock External Parasite Management. Call the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 if you have questions.