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September 8, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY is the first Sunday after Labor Day, Sept 12, this year. Congress passed the proclamation in 1978 and President Jimmy Carter signed it.
Traditionally, flowers are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Senior Walk-In Pantry 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 on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2:30-4 p.m., at The Way Church, 7789 FM 1283. The pantry will be open; masks and distancing required. Call for more information.
Alamo RC&D seeks donations for the purchase of food. Donors can help on the website: alamorcd.org. The organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit so all donations are tax deductible.
PIPE CREEK CEMETERY ASSOCIATION has canceled their annual meeting, which would have taken place on Sept. 11. They will hold their board member election by mail and collect the annual dues by mail. Members can mail their dues and their vote by Sept. 11 to Eva Evans. For more information, call Eva at 210-273-8079.
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 [email protected]; 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 [email protected].
Entries are still being accepted for the Great Gumbo Cook-Off. Call Michelle Reichle at 210-854-3060 to sign up.
OUTLAW BARBER SHOP will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location on Saturday, Oct. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. There will be food and water, live music, gift certificates, and door prizes at 9084 FM 1283, at the hot pink building. Bring a chair, BYOB, and join the fun. For more information, call 210-325-6692.
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.
The TWIGS program for elementary age kiddos will begin Monday, Sept. 13, after school. It will occur every Monday during the school year.
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. 17 and Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 1990 FM 1283, is now accepting applications for their new Pre-K 3 & 4 Class. Apply online at pipecreekchristianschool.org. For more information, call the school at 830-510-6131.
PIPE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, Raffle and Market Day on Sunday, Oct. 10, starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now on the website and at Friday night Bingo. For $12 a plate you get brisket or sausage, beans, potato salad, and a drink. 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 Sept. 6, Medina Lake is at 31.4 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1023.36 feet, which is down 40.84 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 9.91 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.27 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!”
Traditionally, flowers are given in appreciation to grandparents on this day.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Senior Walk-In Pantry 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 on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2:30-4 p.m., at The Way Church, 7789 FM 1283. The pantry will be open; masks and distancing required. Call for more information.
Alamo RC&D seeks donations for the purchase of food. Donors can help on the website: alamorcd.org. The organization is a 501(c)3 non-profit so all donations are tax deductible.
PIPE CREEK CEMETERY ASSOCIATION has canceled their annual meeting, which would have taken place on Sept. 11. They will hold their board member election by mail and collect the annual dues by mail. Members can mail their dues and their vote by Sept. 11 to Eva Evans. For more information, call Eva at 210-273-8079.
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 [email protected]; 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 [email protected].
Entries are still being accepted for the Great Gumbo Cook-Off. Call Michelle Reichle at 210-854-3060 to sign up.
OUTLAW BARBER SHOP will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new location on Saturday, Oct. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. There will be food and water, live music, gift certificates, and door prizes at 9084 FM 1283, at the hot pink building. Bring a chair, BYOB, and join the fun. For more information, call 210-325-6692.
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.
The TWIGS program for elementary age kiddos will begin Monday, Sept. 13, after school. It will occur every Monday during the school year.
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. 17 and Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 1990 FM 1283, is now accepting applications for their new Pre-K 3 & 4 Class. Apply online at pipecreekchristianschool.org. For more information, call the school at 830-510-6131.
PIPE CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, Raffle and Market Day on Sunday, Oct. 10, starting at 11 a.m. Tickets are on sale now on the website and at Friday night Bingo. For $12 a plate you get brisket or sausage, beans, potato salad, and a drink. 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 Sept. 6, Medina Lake is at 31.4 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1023.36 feet, which is down 40.84 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 9.91 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.27 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!”