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Legion’s gun range will be open to hunters for sighting-in this week
Deer season in almost here.
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.
Sighting will be at the post home, 2534 FM 487.
“Our Range can accommodate long and short guns,” said Post Commander Jim McKimmey. “Cost is $10. Targets will be available for purchase. Bring your own ammo.”
FMI: call Frank Garcia at 254-231-8909.
Milano Ex-Students set beef stew supper Nov. 9
MILANO— A beef stew supper sponsored by Milano Alumni/ Exes Association is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Milano Elementary Cafeteria located at the north end of the football field.
Menu is beef stew, cornbread, tea/coffee and dessert. Prices: Ages 3 to 11, $4; ages 12 and up, $7.
Nov. 9 is Senior Night. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to help fund scholarships for graduating Milano High School seniors in the Class of 2019.
For more information call 512-429-0335.—Carolyn Vinton, spokesperson.
Historical Society chili dinner Nov. 10 at park
The Rockdale Historical Society’s annual chili dinner is set for Saturday, Nov. 10 at the New Salem Clubhouse in Fair Park.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until sold out.
Desserts will be available and there will be a silent auction during the meal.
Heart Association sets fund raiser for Nov. 1st
The American Heart Association will hold a Kendra Scott Pop-Up Show as a fund raiser from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Location is CC’s Boutique, 518 West Cameron (US 79).
Kendra’s will bring its fall line.
Twenty percent of profits go to the AHA. Credit/debit cards and checks only will be accepted.
Those who cannot attend, but would like to participate should contact Cassie Caffey at ccboutique512@gmail.com or 510-968-8278.
She will provide a form which must be emailed or dropped off at CCs by Wednesday, Oct. 31.
Music Club starts new dessert fund raiser
The Matinee Musical Club has begun its dessert of the month fund raiser to benefit its annual scholarship.
Donations are $5 for one ticket or $10 for three and are available from any club member or at the city library.
Drawing will be Nov. 2 during the Library First Friday social. FMI: Leah Thomason, 512-545-9644; Annette Griesbach, 512-760-8140.
Winner receives a homemade dessert every month for a year.
MEETING—The club met Monday at First Presbyterian Church. Hosts were Pat Owen and Tami Stockton.
A program “Harvest Moon” presented by Mary Jane Boyd and Victoria St. John-Everett.
Leah and Sparky Thomason won the “I’ll Love You to the Moon Pie and Back” magnet,
Performers include The Wilmans, Savana Everett, Tyler Hurt and Tanner Brewer. Marie Gest presented the treasurer’s report in the absence of Gloria Walker.
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 Thorn-dale 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.
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. PAWS pet adoption event has been moved to this Saturday (Oct. 27) downtown.
For more information, leave a message on the Post phone, 512-446-2996 or call Jim at 254-482-0834.—Debbie McKimmey, Post Adjutant.
Day of the Dead party
Oct 31 at Renaissance
Renaissance Villa Nursing Home, 700 Dyer, will hold a “Dia de Los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) party from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Appetizers will be from Rock-dale’s Mexican restaurants.
Los Tres Martinez mariachi group will perform from 2:30 to 3:30 with Guzman Ballet Folklorico entertaining from 3:30 to 4:30.
For more information contact A. J. Rios at 512-446-2548 or activities@renaissance-villa.com.
Christmas Cottage set Nov. 2nd in Cameron
CAMERON—A Christmas Cottage Craft Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2 at Bea’s Kitchen, 105 E. Main in Cameron.
Officials from the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) and the Milam County Extension office, who host the event, said a lunch of stew or baked potatoes will be available for sale to craft fair attendees.
For more information contact Carolyn Taylor at 512-446-7515 or the extension office at 254-697-7045.
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