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Sharp Cemetery Assoc. meeting October 2nd

The Sharp Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Sharp Presbyterian Church annex on North FM 487.

For more information call Mollie Modesette at 512- 964-5547.

AA meeting by Zoom due to COVID rise

Rockdale Peace Seekers AA meetings will be held by Zoom temporarily due to COVID-19.

For more information about Zoom meetings and times, contact Amber 512- 429-1300, Beth 512-429- 0079 or Mike 512-269-9481.

Voice of Democracy student essays

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy competition has begun and this year’s theme is “How can I become a good American?”

The competition is open to all junior high and high school students as well as private school and homeschooled students. The essays are both written and recorded as a three to five minute video.

Entry deadline is Oct. 31. The top prize is $5,000.

For more information contact Barbara Walko at 512-446-6036. And you can also go the national VFW website at www.vfw.org. They can be emailed with questions at youthscholarships@vfw.org.

Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service

Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) are celebrating their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921.

“As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts have chosen to perform service in Milam County. We are looking to do 100 acts of service in our county. We are providing services for free. It can be for a church, organization, city, individual or group,” said Rachel Owens, Milam County Girl Scouts Service Unit Director.

Please contact Owens, via email at captainneo1@ yahoo.com or cellphone at 512-429-1336.

Milano VFD collecting items for garage sale

The Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary is accepting donations for their fall garage sale.

To arrange for pick up of your donations call Kain Dodd, 979-436-5723; Jesse Love, 979-255-1540; or Travis Yoakum, 512-657-2660. Or drop off donations at the fire station.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting Thursdays

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.

For more information call Terry at 512-429-2429.

Heavenly Treasures $5 bag days in October

Heavenly Treasures has a new special for October. On Tuesdays they will have bags for $5.

Bushdale Cemetery meeting October 2

The annual meeting of the Bushdale Cemetery Association will be held at the Peace Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Saturday, Oct. 2.

The meeting will start at 10:30 am followed by a potluck covered dish luncheon immediately following the meeting. Bread, tea and coffee will be provided.

Minerva VFD holds annual pancake dinner

The Minerva Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Pancake Supper and Silent Auction fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20.

Admission tickets are $10 and are available from any Minerva volunteer or Fire Chief Ernie Glenn at 512- 365-0075.

Prize drawing tickets are $10 and the prizes are five Mastercard gift certificates from $100 to $500.