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September 12, 2019
Through the Grapevine
Public invited to a photo workshop and a fine meal
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
LAKEHILLS LIBRARY
The Lakehills Area Library is pleased to host a free photo developing workshop by renowned photographer and chemist Michael Tidwell on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Send Michael a photo that he will turn into a negative to work with during the workshop. Email your photo to [email protected].
The library’s monthly book sale will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., with special deals on all books.
The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For information, call 830-510-2777.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 410 Centennial Celebration Dinner is for the community and is free of charge. All are welcome to enjoy a special meal of pork loin roast with sides, salad, desserts and drink; and commemorate the Legion’s 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m., in the Legion Hall.
The Hall will open at noon, as will the bar. There will be music and the playground for adults and kiddos to enjoy. A Dart Tournament will take place at 2 p.m. And there will be a special ceremony at 5:30 to change the name of 26th St. to Legion Drive.
The Legion is selling tickets for the drawing to be held at the Centennial dinner. One ticket is $10 and three tickets can be had for $25. Winners do not need to be present to win. The prizes are a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta; an American Legion Centennial Coin Set; and a Gift Card worth $250.
There will be separate drawings for two special prizes: a gift basket with a fifth of Texas Bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery; and another gift basket with a fifth of Vodka and assorted goodies. Those tickets are $5 each.
The Legion Post 410, located at 147 26th St. in Lakehills, 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.
CIVIC CENTER
The Cajun Festival is looking for volunteers to help with preparing food now and working at the festival on Sept. 28. Volunteers can work two hour shifts and get free admission to the festival and free drinks while there. To volunteer, call 830-751-2727 or email [email protected].
PIPE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
The Center will have its annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. in the center, located at 10,162 Hwy. 16 S, in Pipe Creek. For more information, call Eva Evans at 210-273-8079.
LAKE AND RIVER
The BMA opened the dam gate valves on Aug. 21 and the lake is going down quickly.
On Thursday, Sept. 12, our Medina Lake level was 1060.20 feet. That is down 4.0 feet, which is 90.7 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 16.2 cfs in Bandera, running 3.59 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 is pleased to host a free photo developing workshop by renowned photographer and chemist Michael Tidwell on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Send Michael a photo that he will turn into a negative to work with during the workshop. Email your photo to [email protected].
The library’s monthly book sale will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m., with special deals on all books.
The library is located at 7200 FM 1283. For information, call 830-510-2777.
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion Post 410 Centennial Celebration Dinner is for the community and is free of charge. All are welcome to enjoy a special meal of pork loin roast with sides, salad, desserts and drink; and commemorate the Legion’s 100th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m., in the Legion Hall.
The Hall will open at noon, as will the bar. There will be music and the playground for adults and kiddos to enjoy. A Dart Tournament will take place at 2 p.m. And there will be a special ceremony at 5:30 to change the name of 26th St. to Legion Drive.
The Legion is selling tickets for the drawing to be held at the Centennial dinner. One ticket is $10 and three tickets can be had for $25. Winners do not need to be present to win. The prizes are a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta; an American Legion Centennial Coin Set; and a Gift Card worth $250.
There will be separate drawings for two special prizes: a gift basket with a fifth of Texas Bourbon from Garrison Brothers Distillery; and another gift basket with a fifth of Vodka and assorted goodies. Those tickets are $5 each.
The Legion Post 410, located at 147 26th St. in Lakehills, 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.
CIVIC CENTER
The Cajun Festival is looking for volunteers to help with preparing food now and working at the festival on Sept. 28. Volunteers can work two hour shifts and get free admission to the festival and free drinks while there. To volunteer, call 830-751-2727 or email [email protected].
PIPE CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER
The Center will have its annual meeting Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m. in the center, located at 10,162 Hwy. 16 S, in Pipe Creek. For more information, call Eva Evans at 210-273-8079.
LAKE AND RIVER
The BMA opened the dam gate valves on Aug. 21 and the lake is going down quickly.
On Thursday, Sept. 12, our Medina Lake level was 1060.20 feet. That is down 4.0 feet, which is 90.7 percent capacity.
The Medina River had a flow of 16.2 cfs in Bandera, running 3.59 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!”