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Flower, plant exhibit set at Fayette County Fair

The flower and plant exhibit returns to the Fayette County Fair, Sept 3-6 at the Fairgrounds in La Grange, with ribbons and garden prizes for grand champion and reserve champion. The La Grange Garden Club is sponsoring the show.
My Sister’s Quilt Book Cover

My Sister’s Quilt Book Cover

Quilt Guild to host author at meeting on June 23

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild will host author Janet Shawgo of Galveston at its meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m.Shawgo has been writing since 2009, with 11 published novels. Her most recent book, My Sister’s Quilt, tells the story of family through quilts.
In her painting without brushes class on Artful Friday, Jaime Janda (right) had her group of students breaking out of their comfort zone. Berni Gillings (left) was primed and ready to do something new – she thoroughly enjoys the program.

In her painting without brushes class on Artful Friday, Jaime Janda (right) had her group of students breaking out of their comfort zone. Berni Gillings (left) was primed and ready to do something new – she thoroughly enjoys the program.

In her painting without brushes class

Demonstrating self-defense techniques to members in Weimar was David MaCall (left). This was just a taste of the program he will put on in the near future. David Wyman (right) was kind enough to help with the demonstration.

Demonstrating self-defense techniques to members in Weimar was David MaCall (left). This was just a taste of the program he will put on in the near future. David Wyman (right) was kind enough to help with the demonstration.

Demonstrating self-defense techniques

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Bulletin Board

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St. Rose Parish PicnicSt. Rose of Lima Parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, June 14 at the KC Hall. Plates with jumbo fried chicken strips, sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans and dessert will be $15 each. Drive-thru will start at 10:30 a.m. and dine-in at 11 a.m.

Obenhaus to speak at Weimar library

Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus will give a presentation at the Weimar Public Library on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m.She is the fourth author to be presented in the 2026 author series hosted by Friends of the Weimar Public Library.
Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission1880 La Grange City Ordinances, Part 1 Fayette County Historical Com.

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St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.
Garden Club donates book to library

Garden Club donates book to library

Garden Club donates book to library

The Schulenburg Garden Club presented its annual book donation to the Schulenburg Public Library this past week. The book, titled Cultivating Chaos, tells about how to landscape large areas with self-seeding plants.

Reunions

CernochDescendants of Jon and Maria Cernoch will have their 37th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 6 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Each family is asked to bring covered dish foods to share. Eating utensils and drinks will be furnished.