St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish Fry
St. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pick-up at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev. Andrew Stafford at 979-997-1207 or 210-475-1992.
Columbus VVA “Shoot with the Vets”
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1127 of Columbus will hold a sporting clay event, “Shoot with the Vets,” on Saturday, Aug. 22 at the Fayette County Gun Club, 5338 North US 77, La Grange.
Cost for a team of four is $500, which includes 100 clays and team lunch. Cost for an individual is $125, which includes 100 clays and lunch.
To enter or for more information, contact Tom Yates at 281-794-5417 or Roger Moyers at 713-398-9742.
Led + Fed Free Community Meal
Led + Fed will host “community table” (a free community meal) on Monday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg Secondary School parking lot. All are invited for free food and fellowship.
Free Adult Education Classes in ESL
Free adult education classes are being offered in ESL (English as a Second Language) at the Blinn College-Schulenburg campus, 100 Ranger Drive. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., with orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and classes starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8. For more information, call 512-398-0251 (office) or 512-557-4890 (mobile); for Spanish, text 210-651-2753; or visit www.communityaction.com.The classes are being offered through Community Action Inc. of CentralTexas.
Fayette County Fair Commercial Heifer Sale
The Fayette County Fair commercial heifer sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. The sale – which features over 160 head of quality bred heifers – takes place a week before the Fair. For more information, call 979-966-7153.
St. Mary, High Hill, Parish Picnic
St. Mary Catholic Church, High Hill, will celebrate its 166th year and America’s 250th birthday at the annual parish picnic on Sunday, Sept. 6. A flag-raising at 9:30 a.m. will be followed by dedication of the High Hill cross at 10 a.m. A polka Mass will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m.
A fried chicken/stew dinner with trimmings will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. for $15 per plate, with the drive-thru plates available (entrance from FM 2672 northbound only). Music will be by Texas Sound Czech and Mark Halata/Texavia during the day, with a free dance at night by Texas Sundown Band.
The auction will begin at 1 p.m. and cake walk will open at 11 a.m. Other activities will include a country store, duck pond, ring toss, train ride, souvenir booth, bounce house, etc. Hamburgers, nachos, High Hill sausage, etc. will be available. A fireworks show is scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner & Dance
The third annualVeterans Appreciation Dinner & Dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the KC Hall, 190 South Brown St., La Grange. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. The event is open to all veterans and supporters as well as all citizens. Admission is $20 per person (presale only). Tickets can be purchased by emailing ball@txvets.org, calling 832-263-8845 or contacting a veterans organization representative.The event is sponsored by the Veterans Appreciation of Texas Foundation and hosted by area veterans organizations and auxiliaries.