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July 26, 2019
Through the Grapevine
Library to host Star Party
By Vicki L. George
Special to the Prophet
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library will host a Star Party on Tuesday, July 30, from 8 to 10 p.m. The San Antonio Astronomical Association will be at the library to teach about what we see in the night sky. The kids should bring the telescopes they made and there will be a few professional telescopes for the public to use. Bring snacks and lawn chairs. Free snow cones will be available.
The Lakehills library continues “A Universe of Stories” for the kiddos. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m., and the kiddos will enjoy free build time until 1 p.m., with Legos, KNEXs, and puzzle blocks.
At the library’s monthly Book Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, published author Janalynn Knight will be available to discuss publishing and self-publishing. She will have some of her Western Romance novels to sign.
On Saturday, July 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Lois Graff will share the fascinating life of Mexican artist, feminist, and political activist Frida Kahol in a presentation.
The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For information, call 830-510-2777.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER
The Civic Center, 11225 PR 37, is holding a dance on Saturday, Aug. 3. The music is from the 50s, 60s, and 70s; and the band is live. It is BYOB and bring your own snacks; costumes encouraged. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 830-751-9904 or 830-751-2727.
The Civic Center is also hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Come to get information on educational resources, haircuts, dental checks and more.
CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS
The Job Corps is accepting applications now for their next class session, to begin Sept. 3. Pick up applications at Bandera Library, Helping Hand, or First Baptist Church Bandera. Deadline is Aug. 15. For more information, call 830-326-1457 or email [email protected].
PIPE CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
The school is enrolling now for the new school year, beginning Aug. 19. Call 830-510-6131 or go by 1990 FM 1283.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 410, 147 26th St., Lakehills, is selling tickets for the drawing at their Centennial Celebration Dinner on Saturday, September 14, in the Legion Hall, one ticket for $10 and three tickets for $25. Winners do not need to be present to win.
First Prize is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, valued at $2,000; Second Prize is an American Legion Centennial Coin Set, valued at $525; and Third Prize is a MasterCard Gift Card worth $250.
The Legion Post 410 is open to the public Fridays through Wednesdays, from 3-9 p.m., when they serve meals and provide entertainment for all ages. For information, call 830-751-3711.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Thursday, July 25, our Medina Lake level was 1063.47 feet. That is down 0.73 feet, which is 98.3 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 36 cfs in Bandera, running 3.92 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!”
The Lakehills Area Library will host a Star Party on Tuesday, July 30, from 8 to 10 p.m. The San Antonio Astronomical Association will be at the library to teach about what we see in the night sky. The kids should bring the telescopes they made and there will be a few professional telescopes for the public to use. Bring snacks and lawn chairs. Free snow cones will be available.
The Lakehills library continues “A Universe of Stories” for the kiddos. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 31, at 10 a.m., and the kiddos will enjoy free build time until 1 p.m., with Legos, KNEXs, and puzzle blocks.
At the library’s monthly Book Sale on Saturday, Aug. 3, published author Janalynn Knight will be available to discuss publishing and self-publishing. She will have some of her Western Romance novels to sign.
On Saturday, July 27, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Lois Graff will share the fascinating life of Mexican artist, feminist, and political activist Frida Kahol in a presentation.
The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For information, call 830-510-2777.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER
The Civic Center, 11225 PR 37, is holding a dance on Saturday, Aug. 3. The music is from the 50s, 60s, and 70s; and the band is live. It is BYOB and bring your own snacks; costumes encouraged. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Call 830-751-9904 or 830-751-2727.
The Civic Center is also hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Come to get information on educational resources, haircuts, dental checks and more.
CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS
The Job Corps is accepting applications now for their next class session, to begin Sept. 3. Pick up applications at Bandera Library, Helping Hand, or First Baptist Church Bandera. Deadline is Aug. 15. For more information, call 830-326-1457 or email [email protected].
PIPE CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
The school is enrolling now for the new school year, beginning Aug. 19. Call 830-510-6131 or go by 1990 FM 1283.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 410, 147 26th St., Lakehills, is selling tickets for the drawing at their Centennial Celebration Dinner on Saturday, September 14, in the Legion Hall, one ticket for $10 and three tickets for $25. Winners do not need to be present to win.
First Prize is a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, valued at $2,000; Second Prize is an American Legion Centennial Coin Set, valued at $525; and Third Prize is a MasterCard Gift Card worth $250.
The Legion Post 410 is open to the public Fridays through Wednesdays, from 3-9 p.m., when they serve meals and provide entertainment for all ages. For information, call 830-751-3711.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Thursday, July 25, our Medina Lake level was 1063.47 feet. That is down 0.73 feet, which is 98.3 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 36 cfs in Bandera, running 3.92 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!”