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May 10, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
PENTECOST and SHAVUOT
This year, the Jewish festival of Shavuot, Monday, May 17, precedes the date of the Christian celebration of Pentecost, Sunday, May 23.
Shavuot, also called Feast of Weeks, will begin at sundown on May 16 and lasts 24 hours. It is one of the three pilgrim festivals of Exodus 23 and Leviticus 23. It commemorates the giving of the Law, Torah, to Moses. It occurs 50 days after Passover. The book of Ruth is traditionally read on this day.
Pentecost is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word. Sometimes described as the Birth of the Church, it is the day Christians celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His ascension, depicted in Acts 2. It is held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
As it is a festive time for both religions, we wish all a Happy Shavuot and a Joyful Pentecost.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Curbside Pantry, Senior Zoom Social Club, and Fun-n-Fitness every month.
Each senior household must pre-register at alamorcd.org. If you have trouble, text 210-548-9248 for assistance.
Registered senior citizens are invited to participate in the free Senior Zoom Social Club. Download the free Zoom app and each will be sent a link. Each monthly Zoom meeting includes fun, friendship, information with guest speakers, social discussions, online games, birthday celebrations and prizes. The next Zoom Social Club meeting is Thursday, May 13, at 2-4 p.m. The guest speaker is Elanie Medina on Weatherization Services provided by AACOG.
The next Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2:30 p.m., at Faith Tabernacle. Call for more information.
The free Zoom Fun-n-Fitness Class for registered seniors combines chair exercises, resistance and motion to music. Classes are every Monday at 1 p.m.
BLESSING BASH, sponsored by Outlaw Barber Shop, will be held on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 9615 FM 1283, this is a Free Market. You are invited to bring whatever you do not need anymore, but is in good and usable condition, to give away — no selling is allowed. Popcorn and water will be available, bring your own chairs and tables to set up. The Spoon Lickers will provide live entertainment.
COCONUT COVE BAR & GRILL is hosting their monthly car show on Saturday, May 15, 4-7 p.m. Located at 11409 PR 37, the show is held the third Saturday of every month. There are no fees, but there will be door prizes and the beer is cold. For information, call 830-612-1038.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER is having a drive-through Barbecue Chicken Dinner on Sunday, May 16, to raise funds to rebuild the barbecue booth on the grounds. Located at 11225 PR 37, they will serve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $12 a plate, you will get 1/2 barbecued chicken, potatoes au gratin, green beans, a biscuit and dessert.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held this year in September and will be dedicated to Bob Caswell, founder. For now the need is for volunteers to help prepare the foodstuffs. If you can help, call Barbara Engel at 830-460-0600 or Sam Granberry at 830-688-2958 or Gary Cox at 210-885-6435.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH offers Bread of Life, free community meal, every Monday, following the school schedule, at 5 p.m. Located at 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, the menu varies every week. Donations are gratefully accepted. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, serves home cooked 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. The funds raised support the Post for the benefit of the community.
The Post is selling tickets for the July 4 Gun Raffle Event and the Brick Doll House Drawing. The drawings will take place at the Fourth of July BBQ and Parade. Tickets for the Doll House are $2 each or 3 for $5 and you do not have to be present to win.
The Post is open to the public from 3-9 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays, and now offers risk-and-reward entertainment with Sweepstakes Machines.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 8589 Hwy. 16 S, Pipe Creek, Little Rock Cafe every Wednesday evening, following the school schedule, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meals vary and include drink, dessert. Donations are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Call 830-510-6650 for more information.
LAKE AND RIVER
On May 10, Medina Lake is at 35.2 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1026.93 feet, which is down 37.27 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 44.8 cfs in Bandera, standing 4.01 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico 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!”
This year, the Jewish festival of Shavuot, Monday, May 17, precedes the date of the Christian celebration of Pentecost, Sunday, May 23.
Shavuot, also called Feast of Weeks, will begin at sundown on May 16 and lasts 24 hours. It is one of the three pilgrim festivals of Exodus 23 and Leviticus 23. It commemorates the giving of the Law, Torah, to Moses. It occurs 50 days after Passover. The book of Ruth is traditionally read on this day.
Pentecost is the Greek translation of the Hebrew word. Sometimes described as the Birth of the Church, it is the day Christians celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus after His ascension, depicted in Acts 2. It is held on the seventh Sunday after Easter.
As it is a festive time for both religions, we wish all a Happy Shavuot and a Joyful Pentecost.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Curbside Pantry, Senior Zoom Social Club, and Fun-n-Fitness every month.
Each senior household must pre-register at alamorcd.org. If you have trouble, text 210-548-9248 for assistance.
Registered senior citizens are invited to participate in the free Senior Zoom Social Club. Download the free Zoom app and each will be sent a link. Each monthly Zoom meeting includes fun, friendship, information with guest speakers, social discussions, online games, birthday celebrations and prizes. The next Zoom Social Club meeting is Thursday, May 13, at 2-4 p.m. The guest speaker is Elanie Medina on Weatherization Services provided by AACOG.
The next Food Pantry will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2:30 p.m., at Faith Tabernacle. Call for more information.
The free Zoom Fun-n-Fitness Class for registered seniors combines chair exercises, resistance and motion to music. Classes are every Monday at 1 p.m.
BLESSING BASH, sponsored by Outlaw Barber Shop, will be held on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 9615 FM 1283, this is a Free Market. You are invited to bring whatever you do not need anymore, but is in good and usable condition, to give away — no selling is allowed. Popcorn and water will be available, bring your own chairs and tables to set up. The Spoon Lickers will provide live entertainment.
COCONUT COVE BAR & GRILL is hosting their monthly car show on Saturday, May 15, 4-7 p.m. Located at 11409 PR 37, the show is held the third Saturday of every month. There are no fees, but there will be door prizes and the beer is cold. For information, call 830-612-1038.
LAKEHILLS CIVIC CENTER is having a drive-through Barbecue Chicken Dinner on Sunday, May 16, to raise funds to rebuild the barbecue booth on the grounds. Located at 11225 PR 37, they will serve from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $12 a plate, you will get 1/2 barbecued chicken, potatoes au gratin, green beans, a biscuit and dessert.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held this year in September and will be dedicated to Bob Caswell, founder. For now the need is for volunteers to help prepare the foodstuffs. If you can help, call Barbara Engel at 830-460-0600 or Sam Granberry at 830-688-2958 or Gary Cox at 210-885-6435.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH offers Bread of Life, free community meal, every Monday, following the school schedule, at 5 p.m. Located at 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, the menu varies every week. Donations are gratefully accepted. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, serves home cooked 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. The funds raised support the Post for the benefit of the community.
The Post is selling tickets for the July 4 Gun Raffle Event and the Brick Doll House Drawing. The drawings will take place at the Fourth of July BBQ and Parade. Tickets for the Doll House are $2 each or 3 for $5 and you do not have to be present to win.
The Post is open to the public from 3-9 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays, and now offers risk-and-reward entertainment with Sweepstakes Machines.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 8589 Hwy. 16 S, Pipe Creek, Little Rock Cafe every Wednesday evening, following the school schedule, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meals vary and include drink, dessert. Donations are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Call 830-510-6650 for more information.
LAKE AND RIVER
On May 10, Medina Lake is at 35.2 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1026.93 feet, which is down 37.27 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 44.8 cfs in Bandera, standing 4.01 feet deep at the gage.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico 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!”