FOR THE RECORD
Campfire Stories
Join the Fayette County Community Theatre at the Oak Thicket Park at Lake Fayette for Scary Campfire Stories. Enjoy scary stories and local lore around a campfire under the stars. The Fayette County Paranormal Society will be on hand using their equipment to gather data on ghostly energy. S’mores and other concessions will be available, but bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. The park is located at 4810 West State Hwy. 159, Fayetteville.Tickets to the event are available at www.faycotheatre. com and to reserve a camp site call Lake Fayette at (979) 249-3504.
Mobile Food Truck
The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10-11 a.m.
Bingo in Ledbetter
Bingo for seniors 60 and older plus guests at will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $5/card covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips/snacks and drinks available for a free-will donation. Money collected will be used for purchase of prizes and other expenses.
Heavy Load
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) advises that there will be a super heavy load moving on FM 237 in Round Top this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. Tx-DOT is asking motorists to please be prepared for slowed traffic and to use alternate routes when possible.
There’s more The Swiss Alp-Ammannsville-Dubina Farm Bureau local will not meet this month. The next meeting will be held in December.
Church Garage Sale
Remedios Por Christo Church located at 121 S. College St. in La Grange will host a garage sale on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 beginning at 7 a.m. Clothes, shoes, furniture and more. The sale will benefit the church.
Harvest Festival and Homecoming
The Martin Luther Lutheran Church Harvest Festival and Homecoming will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 with Worship at 9:30 a.m. at Martin Lutheran Church in Carmine with worship music. The meal is pork ribeye and sausage, potatoes and green beans. Meal will be served from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. Dine in or plates to-go available, no drive-thru. Raffle tickets: 1 for $20 or 3 for $50. Tickets available at the church office and Carmine State Bank. Confirmation homecoming for classes ending in 1 and 6. There will be pumpkin carving and activities for the children.
La Grange VFD Benefit Fish Fry
The 41st annual La Grange Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry will be held Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. The meal is free-will donation and drive-thru only. Proceeds of this benefit will be used for the purchase of new equipment.
Hoefer, Zuhn Reunion
The annual reunion of the descendants of Josef Hoefer and John Zuhn will be held at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 in the EH Kitchen at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Bring a covered dish and/or dessert, a white elephant gift is optional. Beverages, paper gods, etc. will be provided. For more information, contact Leonard Schulze at (213) 509-5663.
Hermann Sons Life Meeting
The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station.
VFW Post 5254 & Auxiliary to Meet On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will gather at 5 p.m. for dinner followed by respective meetings at 6 p.m. This takes place in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. Members are highly encouraged to attend and find out about upcoming events and what the VFW Post and Auxiliary are all about. Potential members are always welcome.
Historian Jeremy Banas at Brewery Beer historian and author Jeremy Banas will visit Kreische Brewery State Historic Site on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to discuss his newest book on the history of Lone Star Beer at 6 p.m. The event includes a Q&A, book signing, and light refreshments. Come early for an optional guided tour of the brewery ruins at 4:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are highly encouraged at https://jeremybanasauthortalk.eventbrite. com. For questions, call (979) 968-5658.
Republican Women Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be Mr. Brad Johnson, co-founder and reporter for the Texas Bullpen covering Texas politics and the state legislature. Mr. Johnson co-hosts a weekly podcast covering election dynamics and state political news. There are interesting Texas races in the 2026 election. Come learn more. For information about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.org.
La Grange Senior Citizen Game Day The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center Inc. will host game day on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 9-11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game Day will be held the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Oktobierfest in Round Top
The 15th annual Oktobierfest will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Round Top Rifle Hall, 710 FM 1457, Round Top. Entry is free. Gates open at 1 p.m. Music until 6 p.m. Enjoy Bratwursts, Kassler-style pork chops, schnitzels, German potatoes, sauerkraut and sides. Enjoy the music of the Round Top Brass Band.
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.
The La Grange Knights of Columbus Chromcik Council No. 2574 will host their KC BBQ Sunday, Oct. 25. BBQ chicken and sausage to-go (drive-thru) will be available from 10:30 a.m to noon at the KC Community Center located at 190 Brown St. in La Grange. A slab of pork ribs is $20, chicken is $12 and sausage is $7. Orders are guaranteed on call-ins by calling (979) 968-5117.
TPWD Hunter Education Class
Fayette County Gun Club (FCGC) is hosting a hunter education class at the club’s facility Sunday, Oct. 25 located at 5338 North US Hwy. 77, La Grange. This session consists of classroom instruction, field skills and a live fire exercise. The facility will be open at 8 a.m. with the class beginning promptly at 8:30. Lunch will be provided by FCGC with snacks and drinks available during the training. Course fee, set by TPWD, is $15, payable at check-in time, cash only. All course materials are provided, students need only bring a willingness to engage in the learning experience. While attendance and a passing test score is necessary to pass this course,active participation is required. Dan Keierleber along with Gay Herold and Clarence Bayer will be conducting this training and are committed to providing a safe and meaningful learning experience. If you have questions or special considerations, contact Dan at (210) 771-1371 (call or text) or email dgkeierleber@gmail.com.
Native Plant Society Plant Sale
The Live Oak Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas, which serves the counties of Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado, will be hosting a two day native plant sale event on Oct. 30 and 31.
The event will be hosted at the B Haus Nursery in Schulenburg from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. both days. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested to purchase native trees, shrubs, grasses, perennials, and mulch that are native to our central Texas region. Native plants are a beneficial addition to any property with their ability to attract pollinators and survive in our often harsh conditions. Please visit our chapter’s Facebook page, Live Oak Chapter- Native Plant Society of Texas, for more information.
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 more information, email bastroplib-wm@ gmail.com.
Proper Flag Disposal Drop Off Locations 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 a box so that they are not laying on the ground.
Celebrate Recovery at Bridge Church Join Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program designed to help individuals heal from hurts, habits, and hang-ups, every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose building at 3007 Cedar Creek Drive in La Grange. The evening begins with worship and a lesson or testimony in the large group, followed by gender-specific small groups for sharing in a safe, supportive environment. Whether you’re facing addiction, relational pain, emotional struggles, or other life challenges, Celebrate Recovery offers a grace-filled community and a pathway to lasting freedom and spiritual renewal. For more information, contact info@bridgechurchtx.org or call (979) 968-5065.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings AlcoholicsAnonymous meetings are at the Schulenburg Expo Center located at 1003 Kallus St. The Hope Group meets on Sundays at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. These are open meetings, all are welcome. Non-alcoholics are welcomed as observers only. For more information, visit cbiaa.org or austinaa.org.