Historical Commission set to meet Monday
The Milam County Historical Commission will conduct its meeting on Monday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at the historic Kay Theatre in Rockdale.
The purpose of this Commission is to preserve, protect and promote history within the county. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to, Freedom Colonies, El Camino Real de los Tejas Historic Trail, the 1895 Project, hundreds of historic cemeteries and multiple individual restoration efforts.
The Commission members are volunteers appointed by the County Commissioners Court to serve. The meetings are open to the public.
Current members are from all across the county including Gause, Milano, Rockdale, Cameron, Thorndale and San Gabriel. Joan Ratliff of Rockdale is the current Chairman of the Commission.
Anyone interested in promoting and preserving Texas history, particularly involving Milam County, is invited to attend the Commission’s meetings. Senior Center seeking volunteers, donations
The Rockdale Senior Center is in need of volunteers on Mondays to deliver Meals on Wheels twice per month.
They are also asking for donations for their Angel Tree and seeking people to adopt a senior or buy items from their wish list.
Contact Carolyn Cooper at 512-446-2666.
KCs hold annual fish fries on Fridays The Rockdale Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Lenten fish fries on Fridays through April 14, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. or until sold out.
The plates include fried fish, homemade French fries and hush puppies, their famous KC coleslaw, pinto beans and all the trimmings.
Plates are $12 and they will be for drive through only at the KC Hall.
Homecoming set for Sunday, June 12 The Rockdale Homecoming Association has held their first meeting of the year to plan for the annual Citywide Homecoming to be held Sunday, June 12.
The RHS Class of 1972 is being honored in their 50th graduation year. “Don’t forget to save the date”, says Dale Drake Throckmorton, spokesperson.
Heavenly Treasures half price days in April
Heavenly Treasures will have two special days in April, on the 5th and 19th.
This includes all merchandise except for what’s in the cases.
The shop is open Tues, through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Donations accepted but no furniture can be dropped o ff .
AA meeting weekly at Crossroads Church
Rockdale Peace Seekers AA meetings are at Crossroads Bible Church, 811 Burleson St.
The meetings are scheduled on Tuesdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.
Narcotics Anonymous meeting Thursdays
Narcotics Anonymous meets every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church.
For more information call Terry at 512-429-2429.
Milam County Girl Scouts acts of service Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) are celebrating their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921.
“As part of our centennial celebration, Milam County Girl Scouts have chosen to perform service in Milam County. We are looking to do 100 acts of service in our county. We are providing services for free. It can be for a church, organization, city, individual or group,” said Rachel Owens, Milam County Girl Scouts Service Unit Director.
Contact Owens, via email at captainneo1@yahoo.com or cellphone at 512-429- 1336.
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