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May 24, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
MEMORIAL DAY is a federal holiday for honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the Untied States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Volunteers place an American flag on the graves of military personnel.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States.
In 1920, the National American Legion adopted the Poppy as their official symbol of remembrance.
LAKEHILLS LAST SATURDAY MARKET will take place on Saturday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Lakehills Civic Center, 11225 PR 37. Live music, barbecue, and many vendors. Admission is free; parking is $5. For more information, call Jeremy Salois at 254-979-1073.
DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT, in the Pipe Creek Dance Hall, at the corner of FM 1293 and Hwy. 16 South, in Pipe Creek, is Saturday, June 5, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Call 210-863-6164 now to register, tickets are $30 each. Bret Mullins Band and theme is Country Western. All ages welcome and no alcohol.
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.
The next Food Pantry distribution will be held in June, date to be announced, at Faith Tabernacle, 7789 FM 1283. The pantry is now open; masks and distancing required. Call for more information.
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, June 10, at 2-4 p.m.
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.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, will hold the Independence Day Parade and Barbecue on Saturday, July 3.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Victor’s Chapel on PR 37. To apply for a free, marching or float entry call Doug at 830-212-9030.
The barbecue will start serving at noon, right after the parade, and will include chicken and sausage, with all the sides. Desserts will be available.
The gazebo will feature live band music starting at 1 p.m.
The Post is selling raffle tickets for the Gun Raffle and the Brick Doll House, drawings to be held during the barbecue. Tickets for the Doll House are $2 each or 3 for $5 and you do not have to be present to win.
The Post 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 open to the public from 3-9 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS are being planned for the Lakehills area. Dr. Kohlleppel, our local physician, will hold a clinic at the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37, at a date to be announced. To be listed, fill out a form at American Legion Post 410, Cutaway Salon and Spa, Lakehills Area Library, or Lakehills True Value; and you will be contacted with date and time. You may also call Dr. Kohlleppel’s clinic at 830-751-3330, after 9 a.m., and ask for Margaret.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held 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.
The Festival also needs sponsors and donations. For more information, contact John Roncagalli at 210-683-1917 or [email protected].
LAKE AND RIVER
On May 24, Medina Lake is at 35.4 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1027.18 feet, which is down 37.02 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 22.4 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.66 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!”
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Volunteers place an American flag on the graves of military personnel.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States.
In 1920, the National American Legion adopted the Poppy as their official symbol of remembrance.
LAKEHILLS LAST SATURDAY MARKET will take place on Saturday, May 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Lakehills Civic Center, 11225 PR 37. Live music, barbecue, and many vendors. Admission is free; parking is $5. For more information, call Jeremy Salois at 254-979-1073.
DADDY-DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT, in the Pipe Creek Dance Hall, at the corner of FM 1293 and Hwy. 16 South, in Pipe Creek, is Saturday, June 5, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Call 210-863-6164 now to register, tickets are $30 each. Bret Mullins Band and theme is Country Western. All ages welcome and no alcohol.
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.
The next Food Pantry distribution will be held in June, date to be announced, at Faith Tabernacle, 7789 FM 1283. The pantry is now open; masks and distancing required. Call for more information.
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, June 10, at 2-4 p.m.
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.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, will hold the Independence Day Parade and Barbecue on Saturday, July 3.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at St. Victor’s Chapel on PR 37. To apply for a free, marching or float entry call Doug at 830-212-9030.
The barbecue will start serving at noon, right after the parade, and will include chicken and sausage, with all the sides. Desserts will be available.
The gazebo will feature live band music starting at 1 p.m.
The Post is selling raffle tickets for the Gun Raffle and the Brick Doll House, drawings to be held during the barbecue. Tickets for the Doll House are $2 each or 3 for $5 and you do not have to be present to win.
The Post 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 open to the public from 3-9 p.m., Fridays through Wednesdays.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS are being planned for the Lakehills area. Dr. Kohlleppel, our local physician, will hold a clinic at the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37, at a date to be announced. To be listed, fill out a form at American Legion Post 410, Cutaway Salon and Spa, Lakehills Area Library, or Lakehills True Value; and you will be contacted with date and time. You may also call Dr. Kohlleppel’s clinic at 830-751-3330, after 9 a.m., and ask for Margaret.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held 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.
The Festival also needs sponsors and donations. For more information, contact John Roncagalli at 210-683-1917 or [email protected].
LAKE AND RIVER
On May 24, Medina Lake is at 35.4 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1027.18 feet, which is down 37.02 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 22.4 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.66 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!”