WALDECK FOOD TRUCK CHANGES
WALDECK - The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) has decided to discontinue serving food as a drive-thru format. Now the Waldeck food truck will have food distribution as a walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by CTFB, but if the client has their own wagon, please bring it. Waldeck food truck is on third Saturdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The 2023 dates are: Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16.
EL SENIOR CITIZEN DANCE SCHEDULE
EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit - izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1.
ST. MARY TO HOLD 73RD ANNUAL BAZAAR
ELLINGER - St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger will hold its 73rd annual bazaar Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Community Center in Ellinger. Bidding on the online auction runs through Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. There will be a drive-thru and dine-in fried chicken and sausage dinner with serving beginning at 10:30 a.m. at $15 per plate. Desserts will be available. A prize draw - ing will be held with the grand prize of $5,000 Visa gift card, second prize $2,500 Visa gift card, third prize $1,000 Visa gift card, 14 $500 Visa gift cards and 22 additional prizes. Activities in the hall include a silent auction from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Zach Novak playing polka music and live mini-auction starting at 1:30 p.m. Items can be viewed at www.stmaryellinger.com.
SPORTING CLAY TOURNAMENT PLANNED
LA GRANGE - The Fayette 4-H Shooting Sports Club is spon soring a Sporting Clay Tournament Saturday Aug. 26 at the Fay- ette County Gun Club at 5338 North Highway 77 in La Grange. The costs are $50/individual and/or $200/team. For more information, contact Craig Oltmann at 979-966-2504, Ashley Conrad at 979-7162747, or Alan Brothers at 966-2390. All proceeds benefit the Fayette 4-H Shooting Sports Club.
ST. JOHN TO HOLD ANNUAL FEAST
FAYETTEVILLE - The Fayetteville St. John The Baptist Cath olic Church will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, Sept. 3, at St.
John's Recreation Hall in Fayetteville. A Mass with Polka music will be held at 10 a.m. with local musicians taking part in the Mass. There will be a barbecue pork and sausage dinner served at 10:30 a.m. Plates to go at the hall and a drive thru line will also be avail - able at 10:30 a.m. Area musicians will provide live music starting at 11 a.m. under the pavilion. Barbecue and sausage burgers will be sold beginning at 1:30 p.m. A country auction including quilts, antiques, coins, etc. will be held at 1:30 p.m. There will be bingo at 2 p.m. in an air conditioned hall and kolaches and other pastries will be available throughout the day. Some attractions include country store, plant wheel, children's games, silent auction, cake wheel, and ice cold refreshments. Fayetteville is right in the middle of the Cen - tral Texas South golden triangle areas and is conveniently located between Austin, Houston and San Antonio.
4-H AND FFA JR. COMMERCIAL HEIFER SALE
LA GRANGE - The annual Jr. commercial heifer sale will be held at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange on Saturday,
Aug. 26, beginning at 1 pm. About 140 head of quality bred heifers will be auctioned. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. Come out and
support the youth of Fayette County and buy some nice replacement heifers. A resale option is available for people wanting to help out the exhibitors but not wanting to take possession of the heifer. For more information, call Lee Fritsch at 979-966-7153.
VVA 1127 SHOOT WITH THE VETS
COLUMBUS – Columbus VVA 1127 is sponsoring a Clay Shoot Saturday, Sept. 16 at Texas Premier Sporting Arms at 7311 Highway 36 in Sealy in Sealy. Registration and warm up at 8 a.m.,
Mandatory safety briefing starts at 9:45 a.m., and shooting begins at 10 a.m. A team of four cost $650, and an individual is $150. In cludes 100 clays and lunch. For more information call Tom Yates at 281-794-5417. All proceeds benefit Columbus High School se -
nior scholarships and local veteran projects.
COLORADO CO. SENIOR CONNECTIONS
COLUMBUS — Colorado County Senior Connections, a place for senior's, 65 years or older, to socialize with others is held every first and third Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stafford Opera House, Buddy Rau Room, at 425 Spring St. in Columbus. The event includes card games, board games, Bingo with prizes, coffee and tea, movies, lunch provided, educational speakers, field trips including trips to casinos and social gathering.
EL HOLDS MARKET ON MAIN
EAGLE LAKE - Eagle Lake holds its Market on Main the first Friday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Eagle Lake. For more information, contact David at Moonside Macar -
ons at 979-234-4080.
SAVE THE DATE FOR SENIOR CITIZEN DAY
BELLVILLE - The Austin County Fair will be hosting its annual Senior Citizen Day event Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 10:30 to 2 p.m. Mark your calendar for a day of fun at the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center-Women's Building at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville. The event is for any senior citi - zen 65 years and older. Admission fee of $3, which includes lunch, music, a chance at a door prize and Bingo. Everyone is welcome to stay after 2 p.m. and check out the country store and fair exhibits until the gates close that night. For more information call, Anita at 979-885-8639, Carolyn at 979-251-4745 or Mary at 713-876-7102.
ST. MARY'S FESTIVAL/HOMECOMING SET
NADA - St. Mary's Church (Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) in Nada will hold its festival and homecoming Sunday, Sept. 3. A barbecue beef and sausage dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Adults and plates to go are $12 and $6 for children under 12. Barbecue sandwiches, nachos, sweets and more will be available from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. Bingo will be played from 1 to 7 p.m. The event will also include a raffle drawing, linen baskets and more, country store, plant and cakewalk, kids games and fun. There will also be music and danc ing inside the hall.
SECOND CHANCE SUMMER HOURS
LA GRANGE - Due to the extreme summer heat, Second Chance Emporium’s new summer hours for the donations drop-
off area located at 841 S. Reynolds St. in La Grange, now through Monday, Sept. 11 will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day.
NUVFD TO HOLD CELEBRATION
NEW ULM - The New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 72nd Annual Celebration Sunday, Sept. 17 at New Ulm Firemen's Park in New Ulm. The event will be held, rain or shine. Seating is available in the covered dining area. Barbecue beef and pork will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Adult plates are $15 and $8 for children, 6-12. Tea is included with the meal. There will be a drive-thru line for plates to go at 10:30 a.m. The event will include an auction at 1 p.m. with proceeds going to firefighting equipment. There will also be a silent auction. Other events include raffle drawing after auction, gun raffle, Moon walk, kids' games and bake sale.
LIONS DANCE CLUB TO HOLD DANCE
SEALY - The Lions Sealy Dance Club is holding a dance on Saturday, Sept. 2, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Sealy American Le - gion Hall in Sealy. Al Sulak and the Country Sounds will provide the music. Guests are always welcome to attend.
