Shelter to Help With Fayetteville Stray Animal Issue
The City of Fayetteville has announced they are working in conjunction with the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter to find homes for stray or feral animals that are caught within the city limits. Should your pet go missing, call the animal shelter at (979) 966-0021 or go by the shelter at 240 Svoboda Lane in La Grange. Everyone is encouraged to get an ID chip for their pet to ensure they find their way safely back to their home.
Sula Trip
On an eight-day adventure, Jim Sula and his son Michael Sula of Dallas recently hiked five national parks and two parks on Indian reservations. They also visited the Coral Pink Sand Dunes in Utah, the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, and the Museum of Musical Instruments in Phoenix.
Fire Department
The Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department has annual raffle tickets on sale for $20 each until Saturday, May 6 when the drawing will be held. All proceeds will go toward firefighting equipment.
Shrimp Boil
The Fayetteville/Ellinger Knights of Columbus Shrimp Boil on Friday, May 19, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at St. Johns Pavilion. Mike Stroup and Annie Rost will roll out some sweet tunes. Happy Hour features free keg beer till it’s gone with all kinds of other beer for purchase. Look for more information on purchasing tickets soon.
ARTS
At ARTS, The Pastel Society Exhibition is running through May 27. You already know ArtWalk is the weekend of May 6 and 7. Houston’s First Lady of Houston Blues, Trudy Lynn and the Steve Krase Band, will have everyone rocking on Saturday night.
Jane Frugé is leading the National Day of Prayer at City Hall on Thursday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Join our mayor and local ministers to pray for our citizens and our country.
Celebrations
Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Mitch Madden- 29; Aimee Korenek and Wesley Bertsch-May 3.
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