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December 18, 2020
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
Santa’s Prayer
My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your place,
I only bring toys and things and You bring love and grace.
People give me lists of wishes and hope that they come true;
But You hear prayers of the heart and promise Your will to do.
Children try to be good and not to cry when I am coming to town;
But You love them unconditionally and that love will abound.
I leave only a bag of toys and temporary joy for a season;
But You leave a heart of love, full of purpose and reason.
I have a lot of believers and what one might call fame;
But I never healed the blind or tried to help the lame.
I have rosy cheeks and a voice full of laughter;
But no nail-scarred hands or a promise of the hereafter.
You may find several of me in town or at a mall;
But there is only one omnipotent You, to answer a sinner’s call.
And so, my dear precious Jesus, I kneel here to pray;
To worship and adore You on this, Your holy birthday.
Submitted by Brian Bagley
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER, 11225 PR 37, will host “Christmas Under the Stars” outdoor Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Walk through Bethlehem, enjoy Santa, the Christmas tree, and refreshments. The public is invited and it is Covid compliant, with masks required. There will be gifts for kiddos 12 years and younger.
The Civic Center is making homemade pralines, toffee, peanut brittle, Bon Bons, chocolate covered cherries and other assorted candies. All are on sale now at Cutaway Salon & Spa, 9650 FM 1283, priced from $7 to $25. All proceeds will benefit the Lakehills Civic Center. These sweets are perfect holiday goodies for snacks and desserts.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, is hosting their annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19, starting at Noon. It is a free turkey dinner and Covid compliant; there will no serving inside but it will be Drive-through, as it was for the Fourth of July. While the meal is free, donations are always welcome. The public is invited.
The post is open to the public, from 3 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays. They serve meals every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different dish, with sides and beverage for $8 a plate. Desserts are available for a small amount and diners may eat in or take out. For more information, call the post’s new number: 830-612-1034.
ALAMO RC&D announces 2021 requirements. Due to Covid, the Senior Assistance Program application form will need to be completed online. In order to continue to participate in 2021, each senior household will need to complete our online application on our web page at alamorcd.org. It can be completed on phone, tablet or computer. If you have trouble, text 210-548-9248 and Alma will call you back to walk you through it.
CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS is taking applications for the next class session, beginning Tuesday, January 5. The classes are free and run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week for 12 weeks. Lunch and books are provided. Participants must be over 18 and committed to growth. For more information, call 830-326-1457.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER hosts the website: familyhomegarden.weebly.com.
There you can sign up and get the link for local, real-time weather.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Dec. 17, Medina Lake is at 42.5 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1033.11 feet, which is down 31.09 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 6.03 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.25 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico 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!”
My dear precious Jesus, I did not mean to take your place,
I only bring toys and things and You bring love and grace.
People give me lists of wishes and hope that they come true;
But You hear prayers of the heart and promise Your will to do.
Children try to be good and not to cry when I am coming to town;
But You love them unconditionally and that love will abound.
I leave only a bag of toys and temporary joy for a season;
But You leave a heart of love, full of purpose and reason.
I have a lot of believers and what one might call fame;
But I never healed the blind or tried to help the lame.
I have rosy cheeks and a voice full of laughter;
But no nail-scarred hands or a promise of the hereafter.
You may find several of me in town or at a mall;
But there is only one omnipotent You, to answer a sinner’s call.
And so, my dear precious Jesus, I kneel here to pray;
To worship and adore You on this, Your holy birthday.
Submitted by Brian Bagley
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER, 11225 PR 37, will host “Christmas Under the Stars” outdoor Christmas event on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Walk through Bethlehem, enjoy Santa, the Christmas tree, and refreshments. The public is invited and it is Covid compliant, with masks required. There will be gifts for kiddos 12 years and younger.
The Civic Center is making homemade pralines, toffee, peanut brittle, Bon Bons, chocolate covered cherries and other assorted candies. All are on sale now at Cutaway Salon & Spa, 9650 FM 1283, priced from $7 to $25. All proceeds will benefit the Lakehills Civic Center. These sweets are perfect holiday goodies for snacks and desserts.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, is hosting their annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday, Dec. 19, starting at Noon. It is a free turkey dinner and Covid compliant; there will no serving inside but it will be Drive-through, as it was for the Fourth of July. While the meal is free, donations are always welcome. The public is invited.
The post is open to the public, from 3 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays. They serve meals every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. Each week offers a different dish, with sides and beverage for $8 a plate. Desserts are available for a small amount and diners may eat in or take out. For more information, call the post’s new number: 830-612-1034.
ALAMO RC&D announces 2021 requirements. Due to Covid, the Senior Assistance Program application form will need to be completed online. In order to continue to participate in 2021, each senior household will need to complete our online application on our web page at alamorcd.org. It can be completed on phone, tablet or computer. If you have trouble, text 210-548-9248 and Alma will call you back to walk you through it.
CHRISTIAN WOMENS JOB CORPS is taking applications for the next class session, beginning Tuesday, January 5. The classes are free and run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week for 12 weeks. Lunch and books are provided. Participants must be over 18 and committed to growth. For more information, call 830-326-1457.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER hosts the website: familyhomegarden.weebly.com.
There you can sign up and get the link for local, real-time weather.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Dec. 17, Medina Lake is at 42.5 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1033.11 feet, which is down 31.09 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 6.03 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.25 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico 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!”