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June 25, 2019
Through the Grapevine
Church Health Fair a hit
By Vicki L. George
At the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church’s Summer Fun Fest Health Fair on Saturday, June 22, Outreach Specialist for Alamo Area Council of Governments Janina Lopez was a friendly soul who shared tips for senior citizens to make them safer in their homes. Some of the other organizations represented were Tri-County Home Health, Arthur Nagel Community Clinic, Franklin Park Assisted Living of Boerne and Bandera County EMS.
The Texas Kidney Foundation was popular with their free health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar and kidney function.
The food vendors were kept busy and the kiddos particularly enjoyed the face painting.
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library has begun the summer reading program for kiddos. The theme is “A Universe of Stories” and it is not too late to join the fun. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 26 and the youngsters will hear a storyteller. Go by the library at 7200 FM 1283 to sign up. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Daytime Book Club will meet Tuesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
The library offers free Yoga for all ages every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Bring a mat and water.
ALAMO RCD FANS
Alamo Resource Conservation & Development is a non-profit serving Bandera County. Through its “Keep It Cool” fan program, they will freely give fans to senior county residents in need on Friday, June 28, noon to 3 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle, 7789 FM 1283. They seek donations of 20-inch box fans, or money to purchase fans. Call 210-548-9248.
P. C. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
The Pipe Creek Christian School, located at 1990 FM 1283, is enrolling for next school year. They offer classes for Pre-K through 12th grade and use approved curricula and licensed teachers. For more information, call 830-510-6131 or go to pipecreekchristianschool.org.
LOCAL VBS
The Lakehills United Methodist Church and the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church will hold a joint VBS at the Methodist Church, 150 J St. in Lakehills. It will take place July 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is for kiddos who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents can sign up online at lakehillsumc.org.
The joint VBS will be followed Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a “Fun Farm Fair.” For more information on the VBS and the Fair, call 830-751-2404.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Monday, June 24, our Medina Lake level was 1064.01 feet. That is down 0.19 feet, which is 99.6 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 79.9 cfs in Bandera, running 4.34 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills and Pipe Creek news to me by email at [email protected] or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”
TRIVIA TIDBITS
The little protuberance at the front of your ear opening is called the tragus. The similar little bump in the lower rear of your ear opening is called the antitragus. “Tragus” comes from the Greek “tragos” and means “he-goat.”
The Texas Kidney Foundation was popular with their free health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar and kidney function.
The food vendors were kept busy and the kiddos particularly enjoyed the face painting.
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library has begun the summer reading program for kiddos. The theme is “A Universe of Stories” and it is not too late to join the fun. The next meeting is Wednesday, June 26 and the youngsters will hear a storyteller. Go by the library at 7200 FM 1283 to sign up. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Daytime Book Club will meet Tuesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. to discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
The library offers free Yoga for all ages every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Bring a mat and water.
ALAMO RCD FANS
Alamo Resource Conservation & Development is a non-profit serving Bandera County. Through its “Keep It Cool” fan program, they will freely give fans to senior county residents in need on Friday, June 28, noon to 3 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle, 7789 FM 1283. They seek donations of 20-inch box fans, or money to purchase fans. Call 210-548-9248.
P. C. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
The Pipe Creek Christian School, located at 1990 FM 1283, is enrolling for next school year. They offer classes for Pre-K through 12th grade and use approved curricula and licensed teachers. For more information, call 830-510-6131 or go to pipecreekchristianschool.org.
LOCAL VBS
The Lakehills United Methodist Church and the Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church will hold a joint VBS at the Methodist Church, 150 J St. in Lakehills. It will take place July 8 to 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is for kiddos who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents can sign up online at lakehillsumc.org.
The joint VBS will be followed Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a “Fun Farm Fair.” For more information on the VBS and the Fair, call 830-751-2404.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Monday, June 24, our Medina Lake level was 1064.01 feet. That is down 0.19 feet, which is 99.6 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 79.9 cfs in Bandera, running 4.34 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills and Pipe Creek news to me by email at [email protected] or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”
TRIVIA TIDBITS
The little protuberance at the front of your ear opening is called the tragus. The similar little bump in the lower rear of your ear opening is called the antitragus. “Tragus” comes from the Greek “tragos” and means “he-goat.”
Janina Lopez, Outreach Specialist with AACOG, shares helpful tips for home safety for the elderly and disabled.