MILANO NEWS
The eighth annual Knight Scholarship volleyball tournament fundraiser is scheduled for March 23 at Milano High School. Things will get underway at 10 a.m. with registration and team photos at 10:30 a.m. Games will begin at 11 a.m. Forms must be turned in by March 12 if you want to be guaranteed an event T-shirt.
For more information, contact Amanda Cain (acain@milanoisd.net) or Mary Honeycutt 512-455-9333.
AG BOOSTERS—The newly established Milano/Gause Ag Booster Club will hold its March meeting at 6 p.m. in the MHS cafeteria.
The group will also hold a fundraiser with the prize being a processed pig. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20. Drawing will be held March 30. Winner need not be present to win. Processing cost is included and the winner chooses cuts. Processing of pig will be May 22 at Westphalia Meat Market.
Proceeds benefit the youth of Milano and Gause with their livestock projects in local shows. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing tickets, 254-718-0133.
BROWN BENEFIT—A benefit motorcycle run and auction is being organized for Gause resident and Milano graduate Dendy Brown for March 30 at Nat’s in Milano.
In September 2018, Dendy was critically injured in an auto accident on the job and required multiple surgeries and transfusions as part of his medical treatment. He currently has to travel to Temple three times a week for wound care of his injuries.
The fundraiser will include a motorcycle ride, with trikes, cars and trucks welcomed also, with ride fees of $20 per rider or $25 with a passenger.
Donations are being accepted for the meal, live and silent auctions, as well as the event as a whole. Contact Tammy Neal at tamitammy@yahoo.com or 979-571-5930 for more information.
SPRING GARAGE SALE—
Donations are needed for the Milano VFD Ladies Auxiliary spring garage sale. The sale is set for April 4-6. For assistance getting your donations to the fire department building, or if you need items picked up, please contact Ted Hubert (512-455-3635), Jesse Love (512-455-7915) or Travis Yoakum (512-446-5110).
PROJECT GRADUATION—
Milano Project Graduation will hold a chicken dinner fundraiser on April 7 at the KC Hall in Rockdale. Plates will be $10 each and include chicken half, green beans, German noodles, dessert and tea.
In addition to the dinner, there will be a silent auction on site. If you live or work within a 20-mile radius and have at least an order of five plates in your area, the group will deliver. Place your order for delivery by sending a text with your name, order, and delivery address to 979-436-4123.
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