For the Record
Native Prairie Grasses Available
The Fayette Prairie Chapter of the Native Prairies Association of Texas is selling 1-gallon pots of native grasses. These can be used to enhance prairie restoration efforts or cultivate beautiful pocket prairies. Available grasses are big and little bluestem, indiangrass, switchgrass, eastern gamagrass, sideoats grama, and inland seaoats. These grasses are tough and beautiful and can survive extreme heat and drought. Order now for pickup in mid-April. For more information, contact fayette@texasprairie. org.
Free Archery Fun Day in LG
New Life Methodist Church, 1215 N. Von Minden, is excited to announce a community Archery program for children and youth of all skill levels. Adults welcome on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., for a free archery fun day. Everything you need including all necessary safety gear will be provided. Adult volunteers are certified instructors, trained under the USA Archery curriculum, so you can expect clear, expert guidance. Register online at newlifelg.org or by calling the church office at (979) 9688323. We look forward to seeing you on the range.
Swim Team Registration Open
Are you ready to make a splash? Fayette Area Swim Team will begin registration from March 16-29 at https://fastswim. swimtopia.com. Mark your calendar and check out the Fayette Area Swim Team website today.
Republican Women General Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, March 18 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 Carrie Bigford with Texans for Vaccine Choice. This organization is dedicated to defending the fight for medical freedom, ensuring every family has the power to make informed choices about vaccines and privacy. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.
DMV Office Hours March 18
The Fayette County Tax Assessor Collector Office (DMV) will be closed Wednesday, March 18, for a regional meeting and training and will resume normal business hours on Thursday, March 19. Registration is also available at the substations, Farmers Insurance, 501 Summit St., Schulenburg (979) 743-2120; Napa Store, 515 N. La Grange St., Flatonia (361) 865-3900; and Round Top Mercantile, 438 N. Washington St., Round Top (979) 249-3117.
Food Pantry Thursday Hours
The AMEN Food Pantry will be open Thursday, March 19 from 4:30-6 p.m. to distribute food. Monday hours continue to be 9 a.m. - noon.
Wine & Wander White Linen Night
Enjoy Burton’s Wine & Wander wearing white linen or any other white attire in Historic downtown Burton on Thursday, March 20 from 6-8 p.m. starting at The Texas Cotton Gin Museum. This is a free event. Guests are encouraged to dress in white, wander the town, and celebrate Burton with a touch of New Orleans flair.
TLU Spring Choir Tour
The Texas Lutheran University Choir will perform in La Grange Friday, March 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church located at 110 W. Walnut beginning at 7 p.m.
Food Truck in Waldeck
The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 21 from 1011 a.m. Drive through only.
Winedale Lunch & Learn
Dr. David Huenlich will share his research on the more than thirty African Americans in Texas who spoke German in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, revealing unexpected intersections between German American and African American communities during a March 24 Lunch & Learn at noon via Zoom. Email tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for the Zoom link.
LHS Class of 1976 Reunion
The La Grange High School Class of 1976 will be celebrating the 50 year anniversary of graduation with a reunion on Saturday, June 13 at the Historic Casino Hall. Please contact Diana Bouldin Fitzpatrick at fitzfamfive@hotmail.com or (979) 9662585 for more information.