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July 16, 2019
Through the Grapevine
New and unusual art at library
Photo: "Denise Hills’ paintings capture the expressions in the eyes of animals, as in this pig. Her works on at display at the Lakehills Area Library during July.”
Photo: "Sarah Crisp is exhibiting examples of her pyrography in the Lakehills Area Library for July. This dog was a custom piece for a client.”
The Lakehills Area Library has two new artists exhibiting during July.
Originally from England, Denise Hills has lived on a small ranch in the States since 1991. She enjoys painting animals, capturing their souls through their eyes. Her works are available for purchase. Call 830-353-7904 or email [email protected]. View her works at denise-hills.artistwebsites.com.
Sarah Crisp is a local artist who works in pyrography, burning designs into wood. She makes custom portraits and designs for her customers. Call 830-328-0983 or email [email protected].
The Lakehills Area Library continues “A Universe of Stories” for the kiddos. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., and the youngsters will build their own telescopes. The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Lakehills Writers Group will meet in the library on Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. It is for writers and aspiring writers of all genres.
ALAMO RCD
The Alamo Resource Conservation & Development Area, Senior Assistance Program, will host their first Senior Social in the Faith Tabernacle Fellowship Hall, 7789 FM 1283, on Friday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Independence Day,” and July birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated. Lunch is provided free to seniors and by donation to others. All are invited to come, bring friends, and share in the fun, food, door prizes, games and socializing. Please RSVP by July 17 by calling 210-548-9248 or emailing [email protected].
AMERICAN LEGION
The Legion’s 100th Anniversary year will culminate with a Centennial Celebration Dinner on the anniversary date of Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Legion Post 410 Hall. Final plans are still in the works.
However, there will be a drawing that evening for some nice prizes: First Prize is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, donated “as is” but it runs and its value is $2,000.
Second Prize is an American Legion Centennial Coin Set. This collectors set is valued at $525.
Third Prize is a MasterCard Gift Card worth $250.
The Legion, Post 410, is selling tickets now. They are one ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25.
Winners do not need to be present to win.
The Legion has added to its hours. Now open on Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m., they will serve a meal, including meat, two sides and dessert, for $8 a plate. Poker games will start at 7 p.m.
The Legion Hall is located at 147 26th St. in Lakehills. For information, call 830-751-3711.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Monday, July 15, our Medina Lake level was 1063.97 feet. That is down 0.23 feet, which is 99.5 per cent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 48.8 cfs in Bandera, running 4.06 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!”
Photo: "Sarah Crisp is exhibiting examples of her pyrography in the Lakehills Area Library for July. This dog was a custom piece for a client.”
The Lakehills Area Library has two new artists exhibiting during July.
Originally from England, Denise Hills has lived on a small ranch in the States since 1991. She enjoys painting animals, capturing their souls through their eyes. Her works are available for purchase. Call 830-353-7904 or email [email protected]. View her works at denise-hills.artistwebsites.com.
Sarah Crisp is a local artist who works in pyrography, burning designs into wood. She makes custom portraits and designs for her customers. Call 830-328-0983 or email [email protected].
The Lakehills Area Library continues “A Universe of Stories” for the kiddos. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m., and the youngsters will build their own telescopes. The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For more information, call 830-510-2777.
The Lakehills Writers Group will meet in the library on Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. It is for writers and aspiring writers of all genres.
ALAMO RCD
The Alamo Resource Conservation & Development Area, Senior Assistance Program, will host their first Senior Social in the Faith Tabernacle Fellowship Hall, 7789 FM 1283, on Friday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Independence Day,” and July birthdays and anniversaries will be celebrated. Lunch is provided free to seniors and by donation to others. All are invited to come, bring friends, and share in the fun, food, door prizes, games and socializing. Please RSVP by July 17 by calling 210-548-9248 or emailing [email protected].
AMERICAN LEGION
The Legion’s 100th Anniversary year will culminate with a Centennial Celebration Dinner on the anniversary date of Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Legion Post 410 Hall. Final plans are still in the works.
However, there will be a drawing that evening for some nice prizes: First Prize is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, donated “as is” but it runs and its value is $2,000.
Second Prize is an American Legion Centennial Coin Set. This collectors set is valued at $525.
Third Prize is a MasterCard Gift Card worth $250.
The Legion, Post 410, is selling tickets now. They are one ticket for $10 or three tickets for $25.
Winners do not need to be present to win.
The Legion has added to its hours. Now open on Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m., they will serve a meal, including meat, two sides and dessert, for $8 a plate. Poker games will start at 7 p.m.
The Legion Hall is located at 147 26th St. in Lakehills. For information, call 830-751-3711.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Monday, July 15, our Medina Lake level was 1063.97 feet. That is down 0.23 feet, which is 99.5 per cent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 48.8 cfs in Bandera, running 4.06 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!”