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November 27, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.” Psalm 119: 105
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.
Happy Hanukkah!
MICO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold a Community Christmas Party on Dec. 4 at the Mico Fire Station, 7121 CR 271. Santa will be there to take pictures with the kiddos. A turkey dinner, with dessert, will be provided; they ask guests to bring a side dish to share. For more information, go to micovfd.org.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER will host a Children’s Pioneer Christmas Party on Dec. 4, in the Center, 11225 PR 37, from 1:30 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 830-751-9904.
Our COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHOIRS & TOY DRIVE, sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, will perform Christmas music on Dec. 12 in the Lakehills United Methodist Church, 150 Ave. J, at 3 p.m. For more information, call the church at 830-751-2404, or go to hillcountrysamaritans.org.
BETHLEHEM UNDER THE STARS, a free event hosted by Hill Country Samaritans, will be held on Dec. 17 and 18, on the grounds of Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37, from 5:30 to 8:30 each night. For more information, or to get involved, go to hillcountrysamaritans.org.
PIPE CREEK DANCE HALL, 9878 Hwy. 16S, Pipe Creek, will host their Christmas Festival on Dec. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be there from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. to read stories to the kids and take his picture with them. In addition, there will be live music, lots of vendors for that last minute Christmas shopping, games, caroling, barbecue and burgers, baked goods and hot cocoa. Admission is free. For more information, call 210-854-6577.
PIPE CREEK CHRISTMAS TREE FARM is open to choose and cut your own farm grown tree; help is provided for those who need it. Located at Hwy. 16 & Phil’s Rd., Pipe Creek, the hours are 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, until Christmas. They take all credit cards, cash, and checks. Admission is free, bring your kids and camera for free hayrides on weekends, weather permitting. For more information, email pipecreektree@icloud.com or call 210-426-6191.
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, bar and canteen, is open to the public every day except Thursdays, 3-9 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.
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 LEVEL
On Nov. 26, Medina Lake is at 26.9 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1018.78 feet, which is down 45.42 feet.
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 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.
Happy Hanukkah!
MICO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold a Community Christmas Party on Dec. 4 at the Mico Fire Station, 7121 CR 271. Santa will be there to take pictures with the kiddos. A turkey dinner, with dessert, will be provided; they ask guests to bring a side dish to share. For more information, go to micovfd.org.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER will host a Children’s Pioneer Christmas Party on Dec. 4, in the Center, 11225 PR 37, from 1:30 - 4 p.m. For more information, call 830-751-9904.
Our COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CHOIRS & TOY DRIVE, sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, will perform Christmas music on Dec. 12 in the Lakehills United Methodist Church, 150 Ave. J, at 3 p.m. For more information, call the church at 830-751-2404, or go to hillcountrysamaritans.org.
BETHLEHEM UNDER THE STARS, a free event hosted by Hill Country Samaritans, will be held on Dec. 17 and 18, on the grounds of Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37, from 5:30 to 8:30 each night. For more information, or to get involved, go to hillcountrysamaritans.org.
PIPE CREEK DANCE HALL, 9878 Hwy. 16S, Pipe Creek, will host their Christmas Festival on Dec. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be there from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. to read stories to the kids and take his picture with them. In addition, there will be live music, lots of vendors for that last minute Christmas shopping, games, caroling, barbecue and burgers, baked goods and hot cocoa. Admission is free. For more information, call 210-854-6577.
PIPE CREEK CHRISTMAS TREE FARM is open to choose and cut your own farm grown tree; help is provided for those who need it. Located at Hwy. 16 & Phil’s Rd., Pipe Creek, the hours are 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily, until Christmas. They take all credit cards, cash, and checks. Admission is free, bring your kids and camera for free hayrides on weekends, weather permitting. For more information, email pipecreektree@icloud.com or call 210-426-6191.
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, bar and canteen, is open to the public every day except Thursdays, 3-9 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.
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 LEVEL
On Nov. 26, Medina Lake is at 26.9 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1018.78 feet, which is down 45.42 feet.
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!”