AMEN wants to thank all in the community that provided food assistance for the month of August. This would include all that provided monetary donations, food drives and the AMEN Gardens. The gardeners have been providing beets, kale, carrots and many other leafy vegetables.

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) located at 275 W. Fairgrounds Road, opened in La Grange in 2005 as the ultimate polka fan’s tribute to the music and dance that continues to rock our state, nation, and world. The museum features memorabilia, donor recognitions, photo displays, videos, instruments, and an extensive library of music and records dating back to the early 1900s.

The Round Top Area Historical Society (RTAHS) announces the opening of its historical library located in the Noak House on the RTAHS Wood Campus at 397 E. Mill Street, Round Top. An open house will be held for the public on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 - 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served on the front porch.

As of Aug. 29, the total intake for the Gardenia E.

Winchester Women Luncheon The Winchester ladies luncheon is on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Tickets are available through Sept. 2 for the 2nd Annual Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner and Dance to be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 190 S Brown St., La Grange, TX 78945.

The Wednesday morning sewing group at Flatonia Baptist Church took off to finish the big project they have been working on with my help. Nancie Blair and I along with Tricia Griste and Marian Tajchman all traveled to Corpus Christi to enjoy a few days of sewing fun at Kim Bonewald’s beach house. The group was working on the large version of By Annie’s “Two Big Totes.” The group finished up the bags with just a little help and were very proud of their efforts. The bags were all beautiful.

Ten years ago this week probably the biggest concert in the history of this area was held when ZZ Top played at the Fayette County Fair in front of an estimated crowd of 18,000. People from all over the nation came to town to hear the iconic song “La Grange” played in La Grange for the first time.

Texas Heroes Day will be having a special event Sept. 20, at the Texas Heroes Museum located in the Fayette County Old Jail, 171 S. Main St., La Grange. You can visit with Vietnam Donut Dolly Joyce Denke and see the video “A Touch of Home.”

As we approach Labor Day on Sept. 1, please note that we will be closed on Monday to allow everyone to enjoy this special day.