MILANO NEWS
The eighth annual Knight Scholarship volleyball tournament fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at Milano High School. Things will get under way at 10 a.m. with registration and team photos at 10:30 a.m. Games will begin at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Amanda Cain (acain@milanoisd.net) or Mary Honeycutt 512-455-9333.
ONE-ACT PLAY—The Milano High School One-Act Play group will compete at bi-district contest on Monday at the Yoe High School Performing Arts Center in Cameron. The company did scenes from “Flowers for Algernon” in the competition.
AG BOOSTERS—The newly established Milano/Gause Ag Boosters is holding a fundraiser with the prize being a processed pig. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20. Drawing will be held March
30. Winner need not be present to win. Processing cost is included and the winner chooses cuts. Processing of pig will be May 22 at Westphalia Meat.
Proceeds benefit the youth of Milano and Gause with their livestock projects in local shows. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing tickets, 254-718-0133.
BROWN BENEFIT—A benefit motorcycle run and auction is being organized for Gause resident and Milano graduate Dendy Brown for March 30 at Nat’s in Milano.
In September 2018, Dendy was critically injured in an auto accident on the job and required multiple surgeries and transfusions as part of his medical treatment. He currently has to travel to Temple three times a week for wound care of his injuries.
The fundraiser will include a motorcycle ride, with trikes, cars and trucks welcomed also, with ride fees of $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger.
Donations are being accepted for the meal, live and silent auctions, as well as the event as a whole. Contact Tammy Neal at tamitammy@yahoo.com or 979-571-5930 for more information.
SPRING GARAGE SALE— Donations are needed for the Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary spring garage sale. The sale is set for April 4-6. For assistance getting your donations to the fire department building, or if you need items picked up, please contact Ted Hubert (512-455-3635), Jesse Love (512-455-7915) or Travis Yoakum (512-446-5110).
PROJECT GRADUATION— Milano Project Graduation will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser on April 7 at the KC Hall in Rock-dale. Plates will be $10 each and include chicken half, green beans, German noodles, dessert and tea. In addition to the dinner, there will be a silent auction on site. If you live or work within a 20-mile radius and have at least an order of five plates in your area, the group will deliver. Place your order for delivery by sending a text with your name, order, and deliver address to 979-436-4123.
PARENTS CLUB—The Milano Parents Club is hosting a “bottle décor party” on April 11 at the Rockdale Country Club. Time is 6 to 8 p.m. and cost is $30 per person. You must reserve your spot. For more information, contact Becky Thurman, 979-220-9209; Kerry Silvey, 979-324-4243; or Lisa Owens, 830-469-9905.
CONTACT INFO—Be sure to send me any of you or your group’s upcoming events and fundraisers, 254-718-0133 or m _ lagrone@yahoo.com.
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