August Marriage Licenses

Steven Ray Davis and Nicole Elizabeth Voitle James Richard Mulholland and Debora Jones Mark Alan Thiessen and Iuliia Rimovna Sharygina Harles M. McCullough and Sharion Naomi McGee

A Night of Hope: Fundraiser for Acts of Wisdom Set Oct. 2

Join us for an inspiring evening at “A Night of Hope,” a fundraiser hosted by Acts of Wisdom. Acts of Wisdom was founded 11 years ago by La Grange High School alum Brad Otto. While in Africa, Brad noticed the education crisis in Ethiopia and started Acts of Wisdom.
Acts of Wisdom is a non-profit charity organization dedicated to assist those in rural Africa in their quest to obtain quality, relevant education.

County Fair By The Numbers

More than 16,500 people visited the Fayette County Fair last weekend. Fair Association President Michael Zuhn reported the following attendance numbers: Thursday - 3,166 Friday - 2,454 Saturday - 7,825 Sunday - 3,022 Total - 16,534

The fair carnival was busy all four nights. Photo by Jeff Wick

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Meets, Members Enjoy Quilt Block Painting

Michelle Markey of Medina Domestic Arts Studio out of Medina was the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s guest speaker at the monthly guild meeting. Michelle’s beautifully painted quilts were the talk of the Guild and many members enjoyed a special workshop with Michelle the following day. Attendees of the workshop worked on fabric painting a quilt block with bluebonnets and hummingbird. The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Randolph Recreation Center, 653 East Pearl Street, Room A East, La Grange. Guild meetings begin at 6 p.m. on even months and 10 a.m.

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Meets, Members Enjoy Quilt Block Painting

KJZT Society No. 31 Holds Quarterly Meeting

On Aug. 18, the third quarterly social/meeting of KJZT Family Life, Society No. 31 St. Frances of Rome of La Grange was held at 4:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Heart Room at Sacred Heart Church. President Elizabeth Kallus led opening prayers especially remembering deceased members Marge Rosenberg, Irene Michalsky, and Gladys Kristof. Then the Pledges to the U.S. and Texas Flag were recited.

Senior Connections Gearing Up For Fall

Senior Connections is gearing up for an exciting week of activities and camaraderie as summer transitions to fall (even though the thermometer disagrees). This vibrant gathering place for seniors, located at 1111 Bohlmann Ave. in Schulenburg and also at our satellites at the First United Methodist Church in Weimar and Flatonia Methodist Church in Flatonia, invites local seniors to come together for games, delicious meals, and enriching experiences.
Some students in the mosaic class for Artful Friday grouted their projects recently, pictured left to right are Fernanda Kirkwood, Cynthia Meyer, Kitra Ruiz, Maryanne Jurica, and instructor Stephanie Shroyer.
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