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January 27, 2020

Through the Grapevine

By Vicki L. George
​The Bandera Prophet

LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY
The library’s annual Fundraiser Dinner and Auction will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, in the Lakehills Civic Center. The doors will open at 4:30.
The silent auction will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The live auction will begin at 6:30.
Dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
They are selling raffle tickets for two prizes: The first is a $500 Visa gift card; tickets are $5 each or six for $25. The second prize is a Howa Hogue Gameking Rifle/scope package in the caliber of your choice, donated by Boyle’s True Value in Bandera/Lakehills; tickets are $10 each or six for $50.
The library is also selling dinner tickets, at $10 a plate, for a delicious meal of Gerry’s Famous Chicken Spaghetti, complete with salad, breadstick and tea or coffee. Desserts, beer and wine are also available.
Two amazing donations recently came in and will be offered at the fundraiser. They will make perfect Valentine’s gifts so check the Bandera Prophet column, Lakehills Library Leanings, or call the library at 830-510-2777 for more information.
The monthly book sale is Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Evening Book Club will meet Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. to discuss Such a Fun Age by Keilly Reid.
The raffle and meal tickets can be purchased at the library, located at 7200 FM 1283.

LAKEHILLS DENTAL
Dr. Rise´ Martin retired at the first of the year. She plans to stay involved with the Christian Medical Dental Association and the International College of Dentists. She told me that she and Sam plan to travel, golf, and spend time with family.
She sold her practice to the new dentist, Dr. Daniel Drefke, who hails from the Valley. The hours will remain the same: Monday and Wednesday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and closed on Fridays. They are located at 8500 FM 1283, Ste. L. Their phone number is 830-612-2626.

LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The church has restarted the TWIGS program every Monday at 4 p.m. It is an after school program for elementary age kiddos. The parents or legal guardians must present a note of permission to have the church pick up their children. For more information, see the church’s website at lakehillsumc.org.

AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion Post 410, located at 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, is hosting a Mid-Winter Dinner at the Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 6 p.m. Perfect for Valentine’s, it includes Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu, with veggies, salad, bread and dessert. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 11 at the Hall or by calling 479-936-6170 or 830-357-0346. The price is $20 for one meal or $35 for a pair. Carry-outs are by pre-arrangement only.

LAKE AND RIVER
On Monday, Jan. 27, Medina Lake is at 77.0 percent capacity. The lake level is 1053.81 feet, which is down 10.39 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 24.1 cfs in Bandera, running 3.91 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!”​

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