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Legion’s gun range will be open to hunters for sighting-in Oct. 25-27

Going hunting?

Rockdale American Legion Post 358’s Gun Range will be open to the public from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25, 26 and 27, to sight in weapons before hunting season.

“Our Range can accommodate long and short guns,” said Post Commander Frank McKimmey. “Cost is $10. Targets will be available for purchase. Bring your own ammo.”

FMI: call McKimmey at 254-231-8909.

Master Gardeners plan fall rose sale Saturday

This year’s Little River Basin Master Gardeners Association (LRBMGA) Fall Rose sale is set for Saturday, Oct. 13.

Roses will be sold at two locations, the Rock-dale Chamber of Commerce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Downtown Cameron at “Steaktober Fest from 10 a.m to 7 p.m.

Both locations will have the same roses in a variety of colors; Belinda Dream, Climbing Pinkie, South Africa, Living Easy, Hot Cocoa, Cinco de Mayo, climbing Don Juan, Plum Perfect, Cadenza, and F. J. Lindheimer to name a few.

The roses sell below market value for $18 and no tax since the LRBMGA is a nonprofit association under the auspices of the AgriLife Extension Service.—Jennifer Lazarow, marketing committee

Sharp Cemetery annual meeting set Saturday

SHARP—The annual Sharp Cemetery Inc meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Sharp Presbyterian Annex.

Families and friends of anyone buried in the cemetery are welcome and encouraged to attend.

FMI: Mollie Modesette at 512-964-5547.

Free Thanksgiving meal set Nov. 10 at Thorndale

THORNDALE—A free Community Thanksgiving Meal will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Thorndale Fireman’s Hall.

For those unable to attend because of health conditions, call for home delivery: 713-819-9764 or 512-898-2314.

Volunteers are welcome to help with this effort. FMI: call 512-898-2314.

Rice Cemetery group hosting annual meeting

The Rice Cemetery Association/Foundation will host its 43rd annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 20.

Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and lawn chairs. The cemetery is located at County Road 241, off Texas 36.

Mail contributions may be made to: Rice Cemetery Foundation Inc., 3965 South US 77, Cameron, TX 76520.

FMI: Beverly Angell, 254-697-5269; David Angell, 254-697-1095.

American Legion sets garage sale for Nov. 3rd

American Legion Carlyle Post 358 will have its Annual Garage Sale Saturday, Nov. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Post Home at 2534 FM 487.

Clothing, furniture, tools, and household items have been donated with many more items expected.

This year representatives from Child Protective Services, Rockdale Christian Services, and Central Texas Food Bank will be there, and PAWS will hold a pet adoption event.

For more information, leave a message on the Post phone, 512-446-2996 or call Jim at 254-482-0834.—Debbie McKimmey, Post Adjutant.