Decoding labels on food packaging from stores

This month, I will be sharing with you some great tips on the theme decoding food labels. I’ll show how to read a food label to better understand what is inside so you can get the information you need. Plus, you will learn where your food comes from as we follow it from the field to the plate.

Rockdale Earth Day to hold work day at RHS

Rockdale Earth Day volunteers will hold a day of service on Earth Day, April 22, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers and students will meet at the RHS gymnasium and then be sent out in groups all over the community to pick up trash to help beautify Rockdale.

AA meets at Crossroads Bible Church weekly

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.

Heavenly Treasures shifts their open days

Heavenly Treasures is now only open four days a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Their April special is $3 bags every Wednesday.

Narcotics Anonymous meets 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.

Girl Scouts of Central Texas start new project

The Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) will celebrate their centennial, the 100th anniversary of the first Girl Scout troop formed in our area in 1921. As part of our centennial celebration, Girl Scouts are encouraged to participate in a council-wide service project.

St. Monica’s to hold BBQ fundraiser April 25

The St. Monica’s Ladies will hold a drive through barbecue chicken and Green’s sausage dinner on April 25 starting at 10 a.m. Plates are $10 and also include potato salad and beans. There will also be a prize drawing and sweet shop. St. Monica’s is located at 401 S. Karnes in Cameron.

Online series starting at St. Thomas Episcopal

St. Thomas Episcopal Church will host an adult series of online discussions centered on Duiarmaid MacCulloch’s book, “History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years” starting April 21 at 6:30 p.m. and lasting six weeks. You need not have read the book to participate in the program.

Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District has new program

Ask Me Anything is a new program for casual questions and conversations with Post Oak Savannah during your lunch break Has there ever been a question you wanted an answer to about your Groundwater Conservation District?

Celebrating the 185th Anniversary of San Jacinto Day

  April 21 is the 185th anniversary of San Jacinto Day, and you can experience the history of the Battle of San Jacinto virtually or in person.