September 27, 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
PIPE CREEK PUMPKIN PATCH is back. Open every weekend during October, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it offers many activities for kiddos 10 years and younger. Located at Hwy. 16 and Phil’s Rd. in Pipe Creek, admission is $6 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased with cash or all major credit cards. They have a snack bar and a farmer’s market. For more information, call 210-426-6191 or email [email protected].
NEW LIFE RESALE, will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the proceeds benefiting Pipe Creek Christian School. Located at 1990 FM 1283, they will feature Guardians of the Children, who will bring their motorcycles and educate people about child abuse and what to look for. They have also added a water slide, bouncy house, face painting, barbecue, Drift Away Band, and a dozen awesome vendors. In addition, the thrift store will hold a huge sale. For more information, call 830-510-3050 or follow them on Facebook.
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 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.
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. Desserts will be available, as well vendors, and a bounce house for the kiddos. For more information, call 830-535-4511 or go to the website at pipecreekvolfire.org.
MEDINA LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, raffle, and auction on Saturday, Oct. 16, starting at 11 a.m., at the fire station, 10660 PR 37 in Lakehills. If you wish to donate an auction item, call 830-688-9987.
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AACOG, reminds senior citizens that Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. Anyone needing help starting Medicare or changing Medicare plans or choosing a Prescription Drug Plan, can call for free help at 210-477-3275 or 866-231-4922.
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 is held after school every Monday of 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. The next date is Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, known as the Little Rock Church, 8589 Hwy. 16 South, opened their Little Rock Cafe, every Wednesday on school days, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Complete meals are $7 for adults, which includes drink and dessert, and $3 for children. Each week offers a different entree. The public is invited to enjoy the food and the fellowship.
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.
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. 27, Medina Lake is at 29.2 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1021.18 feet, which is down 43.02 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 4.83 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.16 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!”
The Bandera Prophet
PIPE CREEK PUMPKIN PATCH is back. Open every weekend during October, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., it offers many activities for kiddos 10 years and younger. Located at Hwy. 16 and Phil’s Rd. in Pipe Creek, admission is $6 per person, children 2 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased with cash or all major credit cards. They have a snack bar and a farmer’s market. For more information, call 210-426-6191 or email [email protected].
NEW LIFE RESALE, will hold their Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the proceeds benefiting Pipe Creek Christian School. Located at 1990 FM 1283, they will feature Guardians of the Children, who will bring their motorcycles and educate people about child abuse and what to look for. They have also added a water slide, bouncy house, face painting, barbecue, Drift Away Band, and a dozen awesome vendors. In addition, the thrift store will hold a huge sale. For more information, call 830-510-3050 or follow them on Facebook.
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 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.
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. Desserts will be available, as well vendors, and a bounce house for the kiddos. For more information, call 830-535-4511 or go to the website at pipecreekvolfire.org.
MEDINA LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual fundraising BBQ, raffle, and auction on Saturday, Oct. 16, starting at 11 a.m., at the fire station, 10660 PR 37 in Lakehills. If you wish to donate an auction item, call 830-688-9987.
ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, AACOG, reminds senior citizens that Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. Anyone needing help starting Medicare or changing Medicare plans or choosing a Prescription Drug Plan, can call for free help at 210-477-3275 or 866-231-4922.
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 is held after school every Monday of 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. The next date is Oct. 1. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
PIPE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, known as the Little Rock Church, 8589 Hwy. 16 South, opened their Little Rock Cafe, every Wednesday on school days, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Complete meals are $7 for adults, which includes drink and dessert, and $3 for children. Each week offers a different entree. The public is invited to enjoy the food and the fellowship.
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.
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. 27, Medina Lake is at 29.2 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1021.18 feet, which is down 43.02 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 4.83 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.16 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!”