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MILANO NEWS

Milano Project Graduation will host a chili supper fundraiser on Friday prior to the high school football game. Cost is $7 for chili, fixings, tea and dessert. Serving will take place in the Milano Elementary cafeteria, located on the north end of the football field. Serving will start at 6 p.m. until sold out.

The group is also holding a raffle for $1 a chance or six for $5. Prizes include a sea foam green RTIC 45 cooler, handmade solid oak cutting board, tabletop patio heater with a textured steel bronze finish, a handcrafted fall wreath and a $50 gift card.

Drawing will be held Friday, Nov. 9, at halftime of the Senior Night football game. Contact any MHS senior to purchase tickets.

FALL THEATRE—The Milano High School theatre department’s fall production will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 24) at the MHS cafetorium.

FALL FESTIVAL—Milano Elementary’s annual fall festival will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the campus. There will be games, cake walk, concessions and the big themed-basket silent auction. This is the main fundraiser for most of the elementary classes.

FBC CHILI SUPPER— Milano First Baptist Church will hold a chili supper and games for kids and youth starting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.

MILANO EXES—The Milano Ex-Students Association will also hold a beef stew supper prior to the high school football game on Friday, Nov. 9. Serving will be from 5 to 8 p.m. and cost is $7 for adults and $4 for kids 3-11 years old. The menu will consist of beef stew, cornbread, dessert and tea/coffee. To go plate will be available. Proceeds will also go the group’s scholarship fund.

The association gave out seven $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in the spring. Donations are always being accepted for the scholarship fund. For more information, contact 512-429-0335.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION—Milano Elementary School is collecting Box Tops for Education again this school year. Those little coupons equal free money for our school and students. Let me know if you need me to swing by and pick them up, or you can send them to Milano Elementary School with your favorite student.

CONTACT INFO—For submissions to this column, you can reach me at m_lagrone@yahoo.com or 254-718-0133.