Lots of things going on in our little town this summer, so be sure not to miss a thing.
LIBERTY BRUNCH—Liberty Community Church will hold its fifth Sunday brunch on Sunday. Spokesperson Kathy Avery said that church will start at 9 a.m. and the meal will follow at 10. Everyone is welcome, bring your favorite brunch food, all are invited.
SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNEY—Milano Lodge No. 605 is set to host its 20th annual scholarship golf tournament on June 5 at the Cameron Country Club. Event is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. To sign up, contact Kain Dodd at 979-436-5723. All proceeds will go to the club’s annual scholarships given to graduating seniors.
SMYRNA CLEAN-UP—Smyr na Cemetery clean up is set for June 5, starting at 9 a.m. Tree trimming, mowing and weed eating work and tools most needed. Organizer Amy Rodden asks that workers dress accordingly, water and cups will be provided. For more information, contact Rodden at 281-303-1008.
SPORTS CAMPS—There are several sports summer camps taking place at Milano ISD in the coming weeks.
• There will be a Milano basketball camp on May 31 to June 3 for students entering seventh through ninth grades. The boys’ camp will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. and the girls’ camp is from 12-noon to 2 p.m. Camp is free and will be held at the high school gym. For more information, contact boys coach Lee Essman and girls coach Stacey Compton, both at 512-455-9333.
• Milano softball camp is June 8 and 10 at the Milano softball field and will be hosted by former Texas A&M softball player Lexi Smith. Cost is $30 per camper and includes a T-shirt if registered by Friday, May 28. Pre-K to third graders are from 9 to 10 a.m., fourth through seventh grades 10 to 11:30 a.m. and eight to twelfth grades noon to 2 p.m. Players from any school may attend. Forms are available at each MISD campus or by contacting coach Amanda Keen at 254- 721-2393 or akeen@milanoisd. net.
• The first ever Milano youth football camp will be held June 8 to 10 at the football field. Deadline for registration is May 18 and camp cost $15 per player. Late registration will be accepted but will not guarantee a camp shirt. The camp is open to incoming first through eighth graders. Third through fifth graders will meet 8 to 10 a.m., first and second graders are there 10:30 to 12-noon and sixth through eighth graders have camp 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. each day.
• Milano volleyball camp will be held for girls entering fourth through eighth grades at the high school gym. For fourth and fifth graders, the camp will be June 9 and 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $20 per camper. Camp for sixth through eighth grade is June 14-17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $40 per player. Forms are due June 1. Contact coach Wendy King for more information, wking@milanoisd.net.
• Freshman football camp will be held for incoming freshmen July 26-27. Cost is free and the camp will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. both days. The camp will provide instruction, competitive drills and activities to get a jumpstart on the upcoming season. For addition information on either of the football camps, contact head coach Nick Morehead, 979-204- 2565.
‘LIGHT IT UP’—Milano ISD Athletic Department has began a “Light it Up” fundraising campaign to get lights on its baseball field. The school has had a baseball program for over two decades, but never a lighted field. The softball field did get lights just a few weeks ago.
The first fundraising event is set for June 18 with a chicken dinner and alumni fast-pitch. The dinner will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the alumni game at 8 p.m. under the new softball lights.
Cost for the dinner plates are $12 each and a silent auction will also be held. The entry fee for the alumni game is $20 per player and includes a T-shirt if registered by June 7. Shirts for the event can be purchased separately for $15 each.
There are also opportunities to donate to the dinner or to the fundraising campaign. Contact MISD athletic director Wendy King for more information, 512-455-9333 or wking@milanoisd.net.
GOODBYE—On a personal note, after a decade of writing this column for our local Milam County newspapers, this is my last. I took over the weekly duties for the Milano News from my mother Kay Lagrone, who had proudly shared our community’s happenings for several years in this same space before falling ill. It has been my honor to write this column for our town and I hope you have enjoyed my words as much as I have sharing them. Please continue to pray for our nation and each other. Be blessed.
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