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 drivethrough 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. US 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 Roundup.
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 fee includes food after the ride for participants.
For more information call or to make a donation call Charles Starr at 512-540-2561 or Neal Ferrell at512-299-7446.
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