For the Record
Brass Bands & Bullseyes Zoom Talk
Join the staff of Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites on Thursday, April 17 at noon, as they share the history of German-Texan schützenvereine, or marksmanship clubs for a Winedale Zoom Talk: Brass Bands & Bullseyes: German-Texans and their Schuetzenverein Traditions. These clubs became community centers for German immigrants and their neighbors to compete in target shooting, celebrate holidays, dance to German music, and gather as a community. Staff will highlight the history of the Bluff Schuetzenverein which once made its home on the grounds of present-day Monument Hill and inspired the sites’ annual Bluff Schuetzen-Fest in May. Email tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for a link to this zoom talk.
Fayette County Democratic Party
The Fayette County Democratic Party would like to invite you to join them for their monthly luncheon (self pay) on Thursday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.com or call (979) 484-7925.
Round Top Bake Sale Easter Goodies
Round Top Farm & Ranch Supply will be hosting a bake sale offering Easter goodies at their store located at 2121 Hwy. 237 North in Round Top. The bake sale will be held Thursday, April 17 from 8 a.m. until all goods are gone. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the following community organizations: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Fayette County Child Welfare Board and their Rainbow Room. Each of these organizations works closely with county Child Protective Services (CPS) to advocate and assist with the needs of children who are in CPS custody. Stop by and pick up goodies for your Easter weekend while supporting your local community. To donate items or for more information, contact Lana Limmer at (979) 966-3477 or Carolyn Oevermann at (713) 299-3150.
Free Program at Library
The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour with a free program on Thursday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the library meeting room, 855 S. Jefferson Street, La Grange. Noted scholar on the Marquis de Lafayette, Allan Hoffman, is once again traveling from New Hampshire to speak on the life and contributions of Fayette County’s namesake often referred to as the French hero of the American Revolution. Please use the rear entrance to the meeting room on Franklin Street. Call (979) 968-3765 and ask for Rox Ann for more information.
Barbecue Pork Dinner April 17
The La Grange Baseball Association 18th annual drive-thru only fundraiser dinner will be held Thursday, April 17 at the La Grange KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown Street from 4:30-6 p.m. Barbecue pork dinner with German potatoes, pinto beans, and slaw will be $15/plate. Proceeds to benefit the restoration of the ball park at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available at La Grange Farm and Ranch, Round Top State Bank, Knights of Columbus Insurance, and La Grange Chevron.