If you live in Fayette County, chances are you know several of the kids set to perform this weekend in Fayette County Community Theatre’s play. Dozens of kids from ages five to 17 from all over the county and beyond will be part of the double feature of the prologue “Narnia Storybook” followed by “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.”

Thank you to everyone who reached out to me after my column last week about Shorthorn cattle. I’ve learned a few things.

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is committed to providing art experiences for both children and adults of central Texas. Two of the organizations programs, Art After School and Open Studio, are set to resume this August.

The Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry and Auction is scheduled to be held Saturday, July 27 at St. Michael’s Pavilion in Winchester. The meal will be served from 5-7 p.m. The meal will be a free-will donation and you may dine-in or carry-out. The silent auction will be available between 4- 6 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 6 p.m. The funds support the volunteer fire department which serves Winchester and the surrounding area.

La Grange ISD will implement a new program into the high school curriculum. The program will be called Leopard Academy and will be an alternative school for students who are at-risk.

The Stanzel Family Foundation held its third annual Scholar Social on July 11, welcoming 18 new Stanzel Scholars. The event took place at the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum in Schulenburg.

Beginning July 8, the La Grange High School band began its summer training program. Practices are Monday-Wednesday 1-4 p.m.

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