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December 16, 2021
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
“O Come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel, who mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Emmanuel has come to thee, O Israel.”
This song confirms the old prophet Simeon, as recorded in Luke 2: 30-32, when he said, “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
Wishing you all much joy this CHRISTMAS season!
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. Walk through Bethlehem with live animals, interactive costumed actors, gifts, hot drinks, and snacks. For more information, call 210-445-4208 or 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 will be available for pictures. 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 [email protected] or call 210-426-6191.
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.
Post 410 is providing a Free Christmas Dinner on Dec. 18, at noon. No reservations required, it will consist of turkey, with all the trimmings, homemade desserts, and fun.
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 community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday during school, at 5 p.m., in the fellowship hall. It will be followed by the new “525” worship service.
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.
The church will also have a free lunch, and games, on Dec. 25, at 2 p.m. No one has to be alone on Christmas Day.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER is raising funds by offering perfect party accents, in the form of homemade Christmas Sweet Treats. These are party platters of sweets made by our amazing Cajun cooks. Prices range from $7 to $25 and can be had at the Center, 11225 PR 37, or at Cutaway Salon, 9650 FM 1283. For information, call 830-460-0600.
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 Dec. 13, Medina Lake is at 26.3 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1018.07 feet, which is down 46.13 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 19.2 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.48 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!”
This song confirms the old prophet Simeon, as recorded in Luke 2: 30-32, when he said, “For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
Wishing you all much joy this CHRISTMAS season!
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. Walk through Bethlehem with live animals, interactive costumed actors, gifts, hot drinks, and snacks. For more information, call 210-445-4208 or 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 will be available for pictures. 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 [email protected] or call 210-426-6191.
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.
Post 410 is providing a Free Christmas Dinner on Dec. 18, at noon. No reservations required, it will consist of turkey, with all the trimmings, homemade desserts, and fun.
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 community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday during school, at 5 p.m., in the fellowship hall. It will be followed by the new “525” worship service.
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.
The church will also have a free lunch, and games, on Dec. 25, at 2 p.m. No one has to be alone on Christmas Day.
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER is raising funds by offering perfect party accents, in the form of homemade Christmas Sweet Treats. These are party platters of sweets made by our amazing Cajun cooks. Prices range from $7 to $25 and can be had at the Center, 11225 PR 37, or at Cutaway Salon, 9650 FM 1283. For information, call 830-460-0600.
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 Dec. 13, Medina Lake is at 26.3 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1018.07 feet, which is down 46.13 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 19.2 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.48 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!”