This Weekend and the Week Ahead in Milam County

Fall is in full swing in Milam County, and the calendar is packed — a bull sale, a turkey-and-dressing dinner, genealogy night, and the final week of early voting. Here's what's happening from Friday, October 23, through Friday, October 30.

This Weekend

Early voting continues. Polls are open Friday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at all four early voting locations: the Milam County Annex, 806 N. Crockett Ave. in Cameron; the George Hill Patterson Center, 609 Mill Ave. in Rockdale; the Buckholts Community Center, 110 W. Main St. in Buckholts; and the Thorndale Veterans Memorial Hall, 302 E. Moerbe in Thorndale. Saturday, October 24, polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, October 25, the Cameron Annex is the only site open, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, October 23, is also the last day for an application for a ballot by mail to be *received* — not just postmarked — by Early Voting Clerk Jodi Morgan at the Milam County Annex, (254) 697-7049.

44 Farms Fall Bull Sale — Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. 44 Farms hosts its fall bull sale in Cameron.

Turkey & Dressing Fundraising Dinner — Sunday, October 25, 11 a.m. until sold out. The Milam County Junior Livestock Association serves up turkey and dressing at the Youth Expo Building, 301 S. Houston St. in Cameron. Plates are $15, dine-in or drive-thru, with tickets at the door only (cash, check, or card). Save room for the Sweet Shop's homemade desserts.

The Week Ahead

Early voting's final week. Monday, October 26, through Friday, October 30, all four early voting locations are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting ends Friday, October 30 — Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Halloween candy donations due — Monday, October 26. Winnie L. Nursing & Rehabilitation is collecting Halloween candy through Monday for a Haunted House for its residents and the community. Drop donations at the facility, or contact Stacey Hernandez at 254-314-5562 (Activities Director Esme Cardona is coordinating).

Milam County Genealogical Society — Tuesday, October 27, 2 p.m. The society meets at the Lucy Hill Patterson Library in Rockdale. Guest speaker John Pruett presents "The Ada LeBoeuf–Thomas Dreher Murder Trial," the story of a 1926 Louisiana true-crime case. Guests are welcome.

Picnic on the Square registration deadline — Thursday, October 29. Caldwell's Picnic on the Square is set for Saturday, November 7, on the downtown courthouse lawn, but tickets must be bought by Thursday, October 29. Tickets are $40 per person at The Inspired Willow/The Zesty Melon, Jaecks Insurance, Lissa's Cafe and Bakery, and Southern Grace Boutique in Caldwell.

"Psycho" on the big screen — Friday, October 30, 7 p.m. Kick off Halloween weekend with Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller "Psycho," showing Friday evening at 7 at the Kay Theatre in Rockdale.

Don't Forget

Benefit raffle for the Fuentes family. 1846 Grill in Cameron is raffling three $50 gift cards through the end of October. Tickets are $5 each at the Grill, every ticket is entered in all three drawings, winners will be drawn November 1, and all proceeds go to the family of Rick Fuentes.

Looking Ahead

Saturday, October 31 — the Milam County Sheriff's Office hosts its 2nd Annual Spooktacular Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat at 512 N. Jefferson in Cameron.

Saturday, November 7 — the Dia de los Muertos "Camino de Recuerdos" Fun Run & Festival at 500 S. Columbus Ave. in Cameron, the Remnant Church of Cameron Fall Festival, and Caldwell's Picnic on the Square.

Have an event coming up in Milam County? Send the flyer to cameroncommunityvoice@gmail.com and we'll add it to the Community Calendar.