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August 24, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
LABOR DAY is a public holiday in honor of working people. It is observed on the first Monday in September each year in the U.S. and Canada, and on May 1 in other countries. This year it falls on Sept. 6. It has always been celebrated with parades and barbecues, marking the official end of summer in the States.
It was originally promoted by labor unions in New York City to celebrate the American labor movement and was made an official holiday by President Grover Cleveland in 1887.
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Congress passed the proclamation in 1978 and President Jimmy Carter signed it.
The flower of National Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not, which blooms in the spring. As a result, seasonal flowers are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.
TRIPLE-H EQUITHERAPY will host the Magic of Horses Gala fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 5:30 - 10 p.m. The event will be held at the Pedrotti’s Ranch, 13715 FM 1560, Helotes. Sponsorships are still available. Funds raised will benefit Triple-H Equitherapy in Pipe Creek. Contact Ginger at 830-388-2263 or ginger@triple-h.org for more information.
MICO VFD will hold a Labor Day Plate Sale on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are: Hamburger for $10 or Hot Dog for $7; every plate will include chips, cookie, and soda or water. Location is 7121 CR 271 in Mico.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held on Sept. 25 and will be dedicated to Bob Caswell, founder. For now the need is for volunteers to help prepare the foodstuffs. If you can help, contact Barbara Engel at 830-460-0600 or cutaway12@att.net; or call 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 roncagalli@gmail.com.
Entries are now being accepted for the Great Gumbo Cook-Off. Call Michelle Reichle at 210-854-3060 to sign up.
OUT OF THE WAY CAFE is the new kid on the block. They plan to open on Wednesday, Sept. 1, serving country breakfast, lunch and plenty of coffee. Located at 11816 PR 37 in Lakehills, the hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. They can be found on Facebook.
OUTLAW BARBER SHOP is moving to 9184 FM 1283. While still serving customers at the current location, 9615 FM 1283, they hope to be moved into the new building by Oct. 1. For more information, follow them on Facebook.
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 open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 4 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free drive-through community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday, at 5:30 p.m.
In addition, the church has begun to offer a Drive-Thru Food Pantry every other Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. Future dates are Sept. 3, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ & Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 10. They are looking for sponsors, raffle donations, and booth vendors. Tickets will go on sale in September on the website and at the Friday night Bingo. For more information, call 830-535-4511 or go to the website at pipecreekvolfire.org.
The LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY is seeking vendors for their Holiday Market to be held on Nov. 13. They are looking for local arts, crafts, gifts, food items and more. Outdoor spaces are $20; porch spaces are $25; and indoor spaces are $25. Table rentals are $10, where available. Contact the library for more information: 830-510-2777, or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Aug. 24, Medina Lake is at 33.1 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1024.96 feet, which is down 39.24 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 15.7 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.4 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!”
The Bandera Prophet
LABOR DAY is a public holiday in honor of working people. It is observed on the first Monday in September each year in the U.S. and Canada, and on May 1 in other countries. This year it falls on Sept. 6. It has always been celebrated with parades and barbecues, marking the official end of summer in the States.
It was originally promoted by labor unions in New York City to celebrate the American labor movement and was made an official holiday by President Grover Cleveland in 1887.
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Congress passed the proclamation in 1978 and President Jimmy Carter signed it.
The flower of National Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not, which blooms in the spring. As a result, seasonal flowers are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.
TRIPLE-H EQUITHERAPY will host the Magic of Horses Gala fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 5:30 - 10 p.m. The event will be held at the Pedrotti’s Ranch, 13715 FM 1560, Helotes. Sponsorships are still available. Funds raised will benefit Triple-H Equitherapy in Pipe Creek. Contact Ginger at 830-388-2263 or ginger@triple-h.org for more information.
MICO VFD will hold a Labor Day Plate Sale on Saturday, Sept. 4, from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates are: Hamburger for $10 or Hot Dog for $7; every plate will include chips, cookie, and soda or water. Location is 7121 CR 271 in Mico.
CAJUN FESTIVAL will be held on Sept. 25 and will be dedicated to Bob Caswell, founder. For now the need is for volunteers to help prepare the foodstuffs. If you can help, contact Barbara Engel at 830-460-0600 or cutaway12@att.net; or call 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 roncagalli@gmail.com.
Entries are now being accepted for the Great Gumbo Cook-Off. Call Michelle Reichle at 210-854-3060 to sign up.
OUT OF THE WAY CAFE is the new kid on the block. They plan to open on Wednesday, Sept. 1, serving country breakfast, lunch and plenty of coffee. Located at 11816 PR 37 in Lakehills, the hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays; and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. They can be found on Facebook.
OUTLAW BARBER SHOP is moving to 9184 FM 1283. While still serving customers at the current location, 9615 FM 1283, they hope to be moved into the new building by Oct. 1. For more information, follow them on Facebook.
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 open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 4 p.m. All are welcome.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034. Follow the Post on Facebook and check out the website at alpost410.com.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free drive-through community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday, at 5:30 p.m.
In addition, the church has begun to offer a Drive-Thru Food Pantry every other Friday, from 10 a.m. to noon, or until the food runs out. Future dates are Sept. 3, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ & Raffle on Sunday, Oct. 10. They are looking for sponsors, raffle donations, and booth vendors. Tickets will go on sale in September on the website and at the Friday night Bingo. For more information, call 830-535-4511 or go to the website at pipecreekvolfire.org.
The LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY is seeking vendors for their Holiday Market to be held on Nov. 13. They are looking for local arts, crafts, gifts, food items and more. Outdoor spaces are $20; porch spaces are $25; and indoor spaces are $25. Table rentals are $10, where available. Contact the library for more information: 830-510-2777, or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Aug. 24, Medina Lake is at 33.1 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1024.96 feet, which is down 39.24 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 15.7 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.4 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!”