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June 28, 2019
Through the Grapevine
American Legion goes all out for 4th of July
By Vicki L. George
American Legion Post 410, of Lakehills, is hosting their annual 4th of July Parade with a special attraction, to be followed by a barbecue complete with an auction and a raffle.
The Legion is recruiting participants for the parade. They invite the public to join in the fun. Participants are encouraged to get their trailers, cars, golf carts or motorcycles and “come on down.”
The Parade Marshall this year is Ruth Tschirhart, a prominent member of the American Legion Auxiliary since its inception in 1968.
The Legion will award trophies in five categories: Most Patriotic, Showmanship, Originality, Youth (under 18 years of age) and Most Patriotic Vehicle.
Parade participants must sign in and line up by 9:30 a.m. at St. Victor’s Church. The judging will take place between 10 and 10:30 and the parade will move out at 11 a.m.
The barbecue following the parade will begin serving at noon and each plate will include chicken and sausage, potato salad, beans and a drink for $10 each plate. Desserts will be available for a small fee.
Live music will be provided by the River City Wranglers starting at noon.
The special attraction to the 4th of July event is the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall, which will be on the grounds of the Legion Hall for that day only. The wall is about three and a half feet tall and almost 40 feet long. On the wall are the names of all the Texas veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice since the year 2002.
The Wall is the creation of Jeff Perkins, a veteran and a member of the American Legion Department of Texas, based in Austin. It took him four and a half months to research and make it, all at his own expense. It is his way of honoring his fallen comrades.
To join the parade and learn more about Independence Day events, call 830-751-3711 or 830-212-9030.
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library is continuing the summer reading program for the kiddos. The theme is “A Universe of Stories” and it is not too late to join. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m., and the youngsters will learn about space food and see an exhibit from NASA. Go by the library at 7200 FM 1283 to sign up. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Evening Book Club will meet Monday,July 1, at 6 p.m. to discuss The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth.
The library offers Yoga for all ages every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Bring a mat and water.
The Watercolor Class meets every Friday, for all levels of experience, from 3-5 p.m.
The Chess Club meets every Monday, from 1-3 p.m., for all ages.
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.
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. For 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, 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 culminate with a “Fun Farm Fair” on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information on the VBS and the Fair, call 830-751-2404.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Thursday, June 27, our Medina Lake level was 1064.02 feet. That is down 0.18 feet, which is 99.6 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 83.7 cfs in Bandera, running 4.37 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills and Pipe Creek news to me by email at vicki.george329@hotmail.com or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”
The Legion is recruiting participants for the parade. They invite the public to join in the fun. Participants are encouraged to get their trailers, cars, golf carts or motorcycles and “come on down.”
The Parade Marshall this year is Ruth Tschirhart, a prominent member of the American Legion Auxiliary since its inception in 1968.
The Legion will award trophies in five categories: Most Patriotic, Showmanship, Originality, Youth (under 18 years of age) and Most Patriotic Vehicle.
Parade participants must sign in and line up by 9:30 a.m. at St. Victor’s Church. The judging will take place between 10 and 10:30 and the parade will move out at 11 a.m.
The barbecue following the parade will begin serving at noon and each plate will include chicken and sausage, potato salad, beans and a drink for $10 each plate. Desserts will be available for a small fee.
Live music will be provided by the River City Wranglers starting at noon.
The special attraction to the 4th of July event is the Texas Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall, which will be on the grounds of the Legion Hall for that day only. The wall is about three and a half feet tall and almost 40 feet long. On the wall are the names of all the Texas veterans who have given the ultimate sacrifice since the year 2002.
The Wall is the creation of Jeff Perkins, a veteran and a member of the American Legion Department of Texas, based in Austin. It took him four and a half months to research and make it, all at his own expense. It is his way of honoring his fallen comrades.
To join the parade and learn more about Independence Day events, call 830-751-3711 or 830-212-9030.
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library is continuing the summer reading program for the kiddos. The theme is “A Universe of Stories” and it is not too late to join. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m., and the youngsters will learn about space food and see an exhibit from NASA. Go by the library at 7200 FM 1283 to sign up. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Evening Book Club will meet Monday,July 1, at 6 p.m. to discuss The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth.
The library offers Yoga for all ages every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Bring a mat and water.
The Watercolor Class meets every Friday, for all levels of experience, from 3-5 p.m.
The Chess Club meets every Monday, from 1-3 p.m., for all ages.
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.
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. For 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, 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 culminate with a “Fun Farm Fair” on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information on the VBS and the Fair, call 830-751-2404.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Thursday, June 27, our Medina Lake level was 1064.02 feet. That is down 0.18 feet, which is 99.6 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 83.7 cfs in Bandera, running 4.37 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills and Pipe Creek news to me by email at vicki.george329@hotmail.com or call me at 210-563-1186 and leave a message.
Until next time, “¡Vaya con Dios!”