FOR THE RECORD
Book Reading
Be the Bridge Book Reading and Study Group will meet on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting Feb. 25 at Crosspoint Community Church, 1010 N. Von Minden St in La Grange. The purpose is for people from our community to learn about and discuss issues on race relations, in order to build relationships that foster unity across all ethnicities. The group will meet for 10 weeks (skipping spring break) for interactive and guided discussions. The book, Under Our Skin Getting Real About Race, is $12. To register, contact Kelli Biles at (979) 595-6064 or kellibiles@gmail.com.
Garage Sale
The Round Top Area Historical Society is hosting their annual garage sale at 397 E. Mill St behind the Round Top Post Office on March 6 and 7. For questions, contact Rose Diers at (713) 376-9454.
Hermann Sons
Hermann Sons Life Rutersville will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The meal served will be baked ham and members are asked to bring a side and a dessert.
Meiners Family Reunion
Tthe Ricklef and Anke Meiners family reunion is being postponed until further notice due to COVID-19 and for the safety and good health of all family members.
Grief Share Recovery Program
Immanuel Lutheran Church of Giddings is sponsoring a 14-week grief recovery program called GriefShare for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. The series will be held in the Immanuel Lutheran Fellowship Hall every Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning March 4. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics such as “Is This Normal?,” “The Challenges of Grief,” and “Why?” The program is non-denominational featuring Christ-centered biblical teaching. For more information or to register, call (512) 461-5442 or email monniebartels@gmail.com.
American Legion Quade-Werchan
The monthly meeting for American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338 scheduled for Thursday, March 4, will be held. The general meeting for all Post members will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will also meet this month.
Hostyn/Plum Scholarship Fund Fish Fry
A fish fry benefitting the Hostyn/Plum Scholarship Fund will be held Friday, March 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Hall. The meal is drive-thru only and includes fried fish, buttered potatoes, pinto beans, and coleslaw. Plates are $10. To reserve plates in advance, call the KC Hall at (979) 968-5117.
Food Truck In Fayetteville
The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at St. John in Fayetteville on Friday, March 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. It is a drive-thru distribution with patrons remaining in their vehicle.
Blood Drive In Support of Paul DeDear
A blood drive is scheduled for Saturday, March 6 beginning at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the old fire station in Fayetteville located at 109 W. Main St. in support of Paul DeDear. Donor coach on site. To schedule an appointment, visit hilps://tinyurl.com/donate0321. Appreciation gift and refreshments will be provided for donors.
Local Cub Scouts Holding Food Drive
Scouting for Food is the leading service program of Scouts BSA. It is a nationwide service project to help stop hunger. Scouting for Food will take place over two weeks. Beginning March 7, Cub Scouts will distribute sacks and information to La Grange neighborhoods to let them know about the drive. On Sunday, March 21, Scouts will revisit those homes to collect bags full of canned food and other nonperishable items. All food will be donated to the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange. If your neighborhood is not canvassed and you would like to make a Scouting for Food donation to Cub Scout Pack 204, contact Laura Elliott at lauraelliott3@gmail.com or (979) 966-8181 for more information.
Fundraiser Rescheduled
The Hostyn Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of the Holy Rosary #2282 has rescheduled the Drive-Thru Fundraiser at the KC Hall in La Grange to Thursday, March 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. The meal will consist of chicken fried steak, buttered noodles, mixed vegetable blend, white gravy and a roll for $10 a plate. Get your tickets from any Hostyn CDA member, or call Brenda Fietsam (979) 702-0251, Lori Kallus (979) 966-9155, Margaret Hofmann (979) 966-2930 or Dianna Kallus (979) 247-4424.