ORGANIZATIONS

Matinee Music Club hears trumpet program Trumpet selections by Rockdale musician Lee “Sparky” Thomason and Austin eighth grader Dante Koffler were highlights for the April meeting of the Matinee Musical Club. Hostess was Leah Thoma-son while the meeting co-hostess was Victoria Everett St. John.

GAUSE NEWS

We received a good report on Wayne’s sister, Sandra Dworaczyk. She is in a rehab center in Houston and it is near Jim and Mary Lee. She may get to come home next month, depending on her progress. Thanks for all your prayers and keep praying for her recovery.

MHS One-Act Play to perform Tuesday

MILANO NEWS Milano High School’s One-Act Play cast and crew will perform scenes from “Flowers for Algernon” for the public on Tuesday at the MHS cafeteria. The play will start at 7 p.m. and admission is $5 for adults, with senior citizens and students at $3 each. There will also be a silent auction.

ROCKDALE CHRISTIAN SERVICES

Heavenly Treasures Rockdale Christian Services “Heavenly Treasures” thrift store, 233 North Main, serves the needy with gently used clothing and household items at prices from 25 cents to $5. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. A “$3 Bag Day” is held first Friday of each month.

BIBLE VERSE

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. —Psalm 34:15

Sunrise Service

Pastor David Wilman leads the music and worship during the First Presbyterian Church sunrise service in the Memorial Prayer Garden on church grounds on Easter morning last Sunday.

CHURCH NEWS

Graduation service for grads on Sunday Baccalaureate services will be held on Sunday, April 28, at Springfield Missionary Baptist Church in Rockdale for the Class of 2019. Baccalaureate is an old Latin word for a sermon and worship service designed specifically for graduates.

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Call additions or corrections to The Reporter, 446-5838. • American Cancer Society, Gaye Bland, memorial chair, 963 N. FM 908, Rockdale TX 76567. •American Heart Association Processing Center, PO Box 8411125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125. • American Legion Carlyle Post 0358, PO Box 501, Rockdale, TX 76567.

Earth Day 2019 in Rockdale

Over 130 Rockdale ISD students fanned out over the community Monday morning in the fifth annual local Earth Day observance. “Additionally, a group of 40 teachers and staff members, along with volunteers from the community, participated,” Dave Melton, event coordinator said.

Dewberry Jam run ahead on May 3rd

The 20th Annual Dewberry Jam Fiesta 5K and Kids 1K Run/Walk is set for Friday, May 3, beginning and ending at Veterans Memorial Park. It’s an evening event this year. Registration is 4 to 6 p.m. by the city pool with the kids 1K beginning 6 p.m.