Choo-Choo Chili fundraiser Nov. 14
Get ready for some Choo-Choo Chili at the Depot on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 pm.
People who order some chili will be helping support the Depot Museum.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce or from any member of the Rockdale Heritage Society.
Annual Thanksgiving community meal Nov. 21
The 20th annual Community Thanksgiving Outreach Dinner will be held at First Baptist Church on Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. until sold out.
This year there will be no dine in available. Meals will be delivered in drive-through style.
“There is delivery available if needed, and you can call your order in early before you pick up, “ according to organizer Pamela King.
For more information or to place an order call King at 512-543-5003, Pearlie Mack at 512-446-6626, or Vera Rivers at 512-430-0398.
15th ‘Buddy Oney’ Toy Run is set for Dec. 5
The 15th annual “Buddy Oney” Toy Run will take place this year Dec. 5 at The Ranch at 415 W. U.S. 79 in Rockdale.
The annual ride in memory of the late Buddy Oney benefits the needy children of Milam County by giving 100 percent of the proceeds to The Milam County Child Protective Services board, Milam County Brown Santa Program, Thorndale Cares and The Rockdale Christmas Round up.
Through its 14 year history the toy run has raised a little over $86,000 for these organizations that serve the less fortunate financially children of Rockdale and the rest of Milam County.
Registration begins at 9 a,m, with the first bike out at 11 a.m.
The ride fee is $20 for rider and $25 with a passenger or a new toy valued at $25.
The ride fee does include food after the ride for all participants of the ride.
For more information call Charles Starr at 512-540-2561 or Neal Ferrell at512-299- 7446.
Train depot museum open Saturdays, Sundays
The Rockdale International & Great Northern Railroad Depot & Heritage Museum has reopened after being closed since January.
There are new things on display that have been added through donations since January, said Pat Jackson of the Rockdale Historical Society.
The museum is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
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