Churches, city plan citywide swim evening

Local churches in partnership with the city of Rockdale are sponsoring an evening of fun Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the pool in Veterans Park. “This is a great way for families to start the summer,” said Raymon Puente, spokesman for the event that is open to all who wish to come.

VFW Auxiliary seeking school supplies for kids

As one school year ends, the beginning of a new one is just a summer away. Preparation for the coming school year are under way in some areas. The VFW Auxiliary Post 6525 in Rockdale is now accepting donations for its 2021 School Supplies Drive.

Alcoa retirees group to hold meeting, meal

Rockdale Alcoa Retirees will hold a meeting June 10. The meeting will be held at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall, formerly the VFW Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the meeting scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. A fried catfish meal will be served and donations toward hall rental will be accepted.

Meeting planned for young farmers, ranchers

People ages 18 to 35 with an interest in agriculture have the opportunity to learn more about the Texas Farm Bureau’s Young Farmer and Rancher program beginning June 19 in Lampasas.

Businesses can be part of July 4th celebration

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the Milam County July 4th Fireworks Celebration on July 4 at Fair Park in Rockdale. The countywide community event is free and will include food vendors and a fireworks display at dark.

Yard of the Month looking for contenders

Rockdale Earth Day is looking for yards in the community to consider for “Yard of the Month.” The program will be implemented through September. Yards must be within the city limits of Rockdale, and nominations are due by the 23rd of the preceding month.

Farmers’ Market is now every Saturday morning

The Rockdale Chamber of Commerce has a farmers’ market on the grounds of the Coffield Stone Tree House at 1203 W Cameron. The market is Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through October. Vendors can reserve spaces for the market by calling 512-446-2030.

Milam County holding cleanup day Saturday

The Milam County tire cleanup day is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Any Milam County resident can bring old automobile, implement and tractor tires to the Precinct 3 headquarters at 107 N. FM 487 in Rockdale on June 12 and drop them off at no charge.

MARC Ride gets under way Saturday

The 20th annual MARC Ride held by The Bad To The Bone Riders of Rockdale is set for Saturday at The Ranch, 415 W. US 79, in Rockdale. The ride benefits the Milam Adult Resource Center of Milam County in Rockdale. The ride for 2021 will start and later end at The Ranch.

Master gardener certifications

Little River Basin Master Gardeners Association of Milam County has two new master gardeners. Lynn Fisher (L) and Kathy Culpepper have been certified after completing over 50 hours of training in the Master Gardener Training Program.