For the Record

Blood Drive

The La Grange Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, April 30 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Community Center located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. Donate at the drive and earn a Whataburger burger gift certificate. For questions, contact Al Henneke at phenneke62@gmail.com or schedule online at weareblood.org/donor with group code: D031. Eat a full meal before donating and remember your photo ID.

Miracles Exhibit

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville is hosting a Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit, April 27-May 4. Come and visit the exhibit and learn about different recorded miracles surrounding the Holy Eucharist that have taken place throughout the world. For Catholics, the Eucharist received during Communion each week is not a symbol, it is truly Jesus’s Body and Blood under the appearance of Bread and Wine. These Eucharistic Miracles reveal the moments we are pushed beyond our faith, when the appearance has truly changed beyond Bread and Wine, visible for all to see. This exhibit provides information and visuals for the whole family to enjoy and for those of all faiths to appreciate. Please join and be amazed by how present Jesus truly is to us. Visit stjohnfayetteville.com or call (979) 378-2277 for times and more information.

Tire Disposal Day

Fayette County will host a one day only tire disposal day. Drop off locations at: April 29, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fayette County Schulenburg Pct. 4 Yard, 1801 West US Hwy. 90, Schulenburg; April 30, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fayette County Recycling Center, 210 Svoboda Lane, La Grange. Disposal fees: $5 for each car and passenger truck tires; $15 for each truck tire (18 wheeler type); and $30 for each tractor tire, maximum size of 17.5x.25.

American Legion Quade-Werchan Meeting

 The next meeting of the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and Ladies Auxiliary are scheduled for Thursday, May 1. The meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. at their facilities located at 1503 N. State Highway 237 in Round Top. All members are encouraged to attend.

Carmine Chamber Meeting

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce monthly general meeting and ice cream social will be held from 6-8 p.m. at 248 E. Sylvan in Carmine on Thursday, May 1. All are welcome. RSVP, just drop in, or call Tamara at (512) 779-2883 with any questions.

West Navidad Wildlife Management

The West Navidad Wildlife Management spring meeting is set for Saturday, May 3 at the Rockin W Sale Barn on Hwy. 77 north of Schulenburg. Social is 5-6 p.m. with meal at 6 p.m. Program at 6:30 p.m. and business meeting at 7 p.m. A silent auction and raffle at 7:45 p.m. Bring items to help support the scholarship fund. The meal will be $10 a person. BYOB soda, tea and water is provided.

Community Theatre Comedy

Fayette County Community Theatre invites you to Dilemmas with Dinner by Robin Roberts on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 at 3 p.m. at the Sanford Schmid Amphitheater on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 W. Fairgrounds Rd. in La Grange. This hilarious comedy will be fun for the whole family. For tickets, visit faycotheatre.com, and questions can be directed to Heather Barthelme at (979) 702-9368.

Adult Technology Training

Join the Fayette Public Library for Adult Technology Training in La Grange on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. All computer questions are welcome. No one is born knowing this stuff. If your computer is giving you problems, bring it along. 6 seats are available. Registration is required. Call (979) 968-3765 to sign up.

Fayette County Beekeepers Association The Fayette County Beekeepers Association (FaycoBeeks) will hold its next meeting on Saturday, May 3 at the Fayette County Agriculture Building in La Grange (255 Svoboda Ln). The evening will begin with a Beekeeping 101 presentation from 4:30-5:30 p.m. ideal for those new to beekeeping or curious about getting started. Afterward, enjoy a potluck dinner, so please bring a favorite entrée, side, or dessert to share. Following dinner, a regular business meeting will be held, then wrap up with an open forum “Ask a Beekeeper” session—an excellent opportunity to ask questions specific to your beekeeping experience and connect with seasoned beekeepers for mentorship and advice. Annual membership is $25 per individual or family, but you do not need to be a member to attend. FaycoBeeks meets on the first Saturday of every month. For more information, visit faycobeeks.org.

Drawe Cemetery Assoc. Meeting

The Drawe Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting at the Drawe Cemetery located on Schulle Road near Warrenton, on Sunday, May 4 beginning at 3 p.m. Bring a lawn chair. In case of rain, the meeting will be moved to the Shared Lutheran Ministry office at 4444 State Hwy. 237 in Warrenton. Contact Cheri at (979) 966-2380 if you have any questions.

Bethlehem Lutheran Chicken Fry

For 67 years, on the first Sunday of May, the members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church have served up delicious fried chicken with all the fixings for the community. Join them on Sunday, May 4, at the Round Top Rifle Hall for a fun day with great food and fellowship. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a rousing outdoor service featuring polka music provided by local brass band members. After the service, starting at about 11 a.m. a fried chicken dinner with noodles and green beans will be served for eat-in, take out, or drive-thru. Serving will continue until 12:30, or when the fried chicken runs out. A sweets table will provide desserts fun continues with the announcement of the winners in the raffle,with 22 prizes, including over $5,000 in gift cards. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased in advance at Round Top Mercantile Co. or the Round Top State Bank. Walk-ins are welcome as long as the food lasts. For more information, call the church at (979) 249-3686.

Gedenke in Weimar

The Weimar Gedenke is always held Mother’s Day weekend, May 9-10. Enjoy a barbecue cook off, entertainment, parade and more. Food vendors and arts and crafts. For more information visit www.weimarchamber.com.

Historic Cemetery Celebration

The Cesko Narodni Hrbitov Cemetery in Ellinger was established c. 1884. In 2000, the cemetery was designated a Historic Texas Cemetery and this year, on May 18, at 2 p.m. the 25th anniversary of this designation will be commemorated. The board that oversees the maintenance and preservation of this historic cemetery invites the community to come out to the cemetery for this celebration. The Cesko Narodni Hrbitov (a.k.a. Ellinger Public Cemetery) is located at 1705 FM 2503. For more information about the cemetery, go to www.ellingerpubliccemetery.org.

Mah Jongg Friends

The Round Top Family Library offers classes for free and open to the public. Mah Jongg Friends led by Diane Walla and Dale Craig is every Thursday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Come learn how to play. All are welcome, beginners to advanced players. Adults 18 and up. For information, call (979) 249-2700 or visit www.ilovetoread.org.