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November 17, 2021
Cruisin' the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100: 4-5
Our current THANKSGIVING holiday commemorates the harvest festival celebrated by our Pilgrim forefathers in 1621. It was based on Sukkot, Feast of Tabernacles, from the Bible in Exodus 34:22. It is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the previous year.
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119: 105, 130
The first candle of HANUKKAH is lit at dark on Nov. 28 and it continues for seven more nights. When things seem darkest, we light the lights to chase away the darkness. Hanukkah is about faith and hope.
We wish a joyful Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 11225 PR 37, is hosting the free 10th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, all are welcome. No one has to eat alone.
The meal includes turkey with all the trimmings and drink. Desserts will be available.
Volunteers are needed; call 956-521-7694.
LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY has begun preparing for their annual fundraising dinner to be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37.
It will be the traditional meal of Gerry’s Famous Chicken Spaghetti with salad, bread, and drink. Desserts will be available.
In addition, the raffle prize is a $1,000 gift card to Boyle’s True Value Hardware, in Bandera or Lakehills. The library is selling the tickets now: They are $5 each or six for $25.
For more information, call the library at 830-510-2777 or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
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 is every Monday, after school. For more information, call Kathryn Ivy at 210-748-4890.
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. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Senior Walk-In Pantry every month.
Each senior household, age 55+, must pre-register online now for the Senior Assistance Program at alamorcd.org for 2022. The deadline is Dec. 31.
They hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 11, which was attended by 15 people. The volunteers received gifts to thank them for their service in the program. All enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch of smoked turkey, beans, potato salad, tea and dessert.
Several members are veterans and they were honored by all in attendance.
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.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Nov. 16, Medina Lake is at 27.5 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1019.39 feet, which is down 44.81 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 23.5 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.56 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!”
Our current THANKSGIVING holiday commemorates the harvest festival celebrated by our Pilgrim forefathers in 1621. It was based on Sukkot, Feast of Tabernacles, from the Bible in Exodus 34:22. It is a day of giving thanks for the blessings of the previous year.
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path. The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.” Psalm 119: 105, 130
The first candle of HANUKKAH is lit at dark on Nov. 28 and it continues for seven more nights. When things seem darkest, we light the lights to chase away the darkness. Hanukkah is about faith and hope.
We wish a joyful Hanukkah to all our Jewish friends.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 11225 PR 37, is hosting the free 10th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, all are welcome. No one has to eat alone.
The meal includes turkey with all the trimmings and drink. Desserts will be available.
Volunteers are needed; call 956-521-7694.
LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY has begun preparing for their annual fundraising dinner to be held on Saturday, Feb. 5, in the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37.
It will be the traditional meal of Gerry’s Famous Chicken Spaghetti with salad, bread, and drink. Desserts will be available.
In addition, the raffle prize is a $1,000 gift card to Boyle’s True Value Hardware, in Bandera or Lakehills. The library is selling the tickets now: They are $5 each or six for $25.
For more information, call the library at 830-510-2777 or stop by at 7200 FM 1283.
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 is every Monday, after school. For more information, call Kathryn Ivy at 210-748-4890.
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. Call 830-751-2404 for more information.
ALAMO RC&D, Senior Assistance Program, continues the Senior Walk-In Pantry every month.
Each senior household, age 55+, must pre-register online now for the Senior Assistance Program at alamorcd.org for 2022. The deadline is Dec. 31.
They hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Nov. 11, which was attended by 15 people. The volunteers received gifts to thank them for their service in the program. All enjoyed a Thanksgiving lunch of smoked turkey, beans, potato salad, tea and dessert.
Several members are veterans and they were honored by all in attendance.
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.
LAKE AND RIVER
On Nov. 16, Medina Lake is at 27.5 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1019.39 feet, which is down 44.81 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 23.5 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.56 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!”