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ArtWalk in Fayetteville ArtWalk, hosted by Arts for Rural Texas, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8 on Fayetteville’s historic square. There will be art, muic and fun. Free performances will be given all weekend, including Shake Russell from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 7.

MEETINGS

Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Assn. The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, May 9 at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange.
A 1930S THEME was carried out at the celebration. Deborah Moran (left) provided entertainment and is shown with Connie Dittrich (right) of Schulenburg.

A 1930S THEME was carried out at the celebration. Deborah Moran (left) provided entertainment and is shown with Connie Dittrich (right) of Schulenburg.

John Everett DAR observes 90th anniversary

The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, celebrated its 90th anniversary with a 1930sthemed ladies tea at the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus on April 11.
A “DONATE LIFE” banner honoring organ, eye and tissue donors hangs at St. Mark’s Medical Center. Standing in front of it are team members (from left) Jenifer Leyendecker, director of surgical and ambulatory care services; Tammy Hartfield, chief clinical officer; Amanda Fuchs, director of laboratory services; Kim Lookingbill, emergency services director; and Laurie Quitta, MedSurg director.

A “DONATE LIFE” banner honoring organ, eye and tissue donors hangs at St. Mark’s Medical Center. Standing in front of it are team members (from left) Jenifer Leyendecker, director of surgical and ambulatory care services; Tammy Hartfield, chief clinical officer; Amanda Fuchs, director of laboratory services; Kim Lookingbill, emergency services director; and Laurie Quitta, MedSurg director.

St. Mark’s sets organ donor drive/information event

St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) in La Grange is celebrating April as Donate Life America month with an onsite donor registration drive and information event on Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the hospital’s front lobby.
CINDY MEREDITH

CINDY MEREDITH

Navidad Valley Community Connections news

The Navidad Valley Community Connection lunch-and-learn speaker on Monday, April 18, Cindy Meredith, owner of The Herb Cottage, addressed members’ concerns about worms. That was the first topic of discussion members had for her because they were just fed up with the worms.
SERVING AS HOSTS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE for the 2022 District 11 Extension Education Spring Conference held in La Grange were Janice Alexander and Carolyn Fritsche, Fayette County Extension Education Association members.

SERVING AS HOSTS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE for the 2022 District 11 Extension Education Spring Conference held in La Grange were Janice Alexander and Carolyn Fritsche, Fayette County Extension Education Association members.

Fayette County EEA hosts district spring conference

The Fayette County Extension Education Association (EEA) recently hosted the annual District 11 EEA Spring Conference. Sixty EEA members from nine counties in District 11 registered for the business meeting, which was held at the Randolph Recreational Center in La Grange.
Lala, Castleberry speak at Lions Club meeting

Lala, Castleberry speak at Lions Club meeting

Lala, Castleberry speak at Lions Club meeting

Sgt. Angela Lala (second from right) and Investigator Jeremy Castleberry (right) of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office presented the program at the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday, April 19.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings April 5

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 5. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 47 Legion members, one potential new member and nine Auxiliary members in attendance.
Landa photographs migrating birds

Landa photographs migrating birds

Landa photographs migrating birds

John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sent three photos with the notation that this past week was the peak of migration through High Island (Bolivar Peninsula). He says, “I returned again Saturday [April 23].