CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Window Dedication
The dedication of the stained glass windows from the Wallis house will be held on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. at the Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library. The stained glass windows were removed from the Wallis House, believed the oldest home (1873) in Rockdale after much of the home was destroyed by fire in 2016. Through efforts of the Milam County Historical Commission, Rockdale City Manager and Council, Perry & Perry Builders, Inc. and volunteers in the community, the windows were restored with original glass, and a part of Rockdale history remains. These windows are dedicated to the memory of Joy Timmerman Graham and in honor of Dr. Lucile Estell, outstanding preservationists and historians, on behalf of Milam County and the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail. The public is invited.
Mark Richey Band
VFW Post 2010 will present Mark Richey Band on March 2 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $15 at the door. Kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. For reservations, call Melissa at (254) 295-6222.
Prayer Brunch
Little River Baptist Church will hold its annual Prayer Brunch on March 2 at 10 a.m. at 818 CR 264 in Branchville. Speaker will be Minister Charlotte Wyatt with Trinity New Life Worship Center in Cameron. Brunch will be served after the program.
Street Taco Lunch
The Buckholts Athletic Program will have a Street Taco Lunch on March 3 at the Buckholts School cafeteria from 11 a.m. until sold out. Dinner will include three Al Pastor or chicken tacos, rice, charro beans, dessert, and drink. Pre-sale tickets are $8 from any high school or junior high athletes. There will be limited tickets at the door.
Ash Wednesday
The Gause United Methodist Church invites the community to their Ash Wednesday service on March 6 at 6 p.m. “Come worship with us as we prepare our hearts for the holy season of Lent,” invites Pastor Kyle McNeely. Sunday morning worship begins at 9:30. More information is available at www.gauseumc.org.
Lunch Bunch
The Lunch Bunch will meet on Thursday, March 7, at noon at the First United Methodist Family Life Center in Cameron. The program will be presented by members from the Little River Basin Master Gardener Association telling about their plant sale on Saturday, March 9. The public is invited to attend. Bring a food dish to share for the lunch at noon.
Westphalia KCs Shrimp & Fish Fry
Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 will sponsor a drive-thru Shrimp & Fish Fry every Friday evening beginning March 8 thru April 12. Plates will be to go only starting at 3:30 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. (or until sold out). Plates will consist of fried shrimp, fried fish, beans, slaw and french fries. Cost will be $10 per plate. Plates can be picked up in a drive-thru lane behind the Westphalia Parish Hall, 3000 State Highway 320, Westphalia.
Plant Sale
The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association will have their annual Plant Sale on Saturday, March 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the Milam County Expo Building at 301 S. Houston Avenue in Cameron. Choose from a wide selection of annuals, perennials, roses, vegetables, herbs, natives, shrubs, and EarthKind plants. Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist with plant selection and questions. As part of the plant sale, the Master Gardeners are having a prize drawing with more than 30 items including plants, gardening tools, gift baskets, wreaths, yard art, and homemade items. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets can be purchased at the plant sale or in advance at the Milam County AgriLife Extension Office or any Master Gardener.
ALCOA retirees
The first meeting of the Rockdale ALCOA Retirees for 2019 will be Thursday, March 14. The meeting will be held in the Thorndale VFW Hall. The VFW hall is next door to the Thorndale Fireman’s hall on FM 486 North. Doors open at 5 p.m. Business meeting will be at 5:45. There will be election of officers. Meal at 6 p.m. Dessert group M -Z. No silent auction.
Dendy Brown Benefit Ride
A benefit ride fundraiser for Dendy Brown will be held March 30 at Nat’s, 6057 E. Hwy 79 in Milano. Ride fee is $20 per rider or $25 with passenger. T-shirts are $20 pre-order and prepay. Call Tammy Neal at (979) 571-5930 for shirts. Registration begins at 9 a.m. BBQ plates will be sold for $10 per plate starting at 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Live music by Southern Ground. Live auction begins a 4:30 p.m. First bike out at 11 a.m. Last bike in at 4 p.m.
Spring Market
The Cameron Elementary PTO is hosting a Spring Market on Saturday April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron Elementary School Gym. The parent teacher organization raises funds to provide needed supplies and services to our local elementary school. The Spring Market is open to the public, all ages are welcome at no cost for admission. There will be local artisans and vendors selling a wide variety of items including jewelry, clothing, home decor, and unique gifts.