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May 23, 2022
Cruisin’ the East End
Serving Pipe Creek, Lakehills and Mico
By Vicki L. George
The Bandera Prophet
MEMORIAL DAY is a federal holiday for honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the Untied States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May, this year on May 30.
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who died while serving in the military. Volunteers place an American flag on the graves of military personnel.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States.
Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the US military: Veterans Day, which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; and Armed Forces Day, an unofficial US holiday (earlier in May) for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces.
In 1920, the National American Legion adopted the Poppy as their official symbol of remembrance.
PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each voter must vote in their own precinct. Again, precinct voting locations have been combined: Precincts 101 and 102, vote at Pipe Creek VFD, 1331 FM 1283; Precincts 203 and 204, vote at Lakehills Area Library, 7200 FM 1283; Precincts 305 and 306, vote at Ray Mauer Annex, 403 12th St., Bandera; and Precincts 407, 408, 409, and 410, vote at Bandera ISD Transportation Bus Barn, 1576 Hwy. 173 S., Bandera.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday on school days, at 5 p.m.
In addition, the church offers a Food Pantry every other week and they will do it again Friday, May 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 830-751-2404 for more information or follow on Facebook.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, is open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 3 p.m. They serve home cooked meals every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. For $8 a plate, you get an entree, sides and beverage. Desserts are available.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034 or follow on Facebook or go to the website at alpost410.com.
They also host dart tournament teams and are looking for more dart team members. Just contact a veteran to sign up or call 210-289-1461 for more information. Visit medinalakedart.leaguerrepublic.com or check them out on Facebook.
The Post is hosting a Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 28, at 3 p.m. Contact the Post for more information, at 830-612-1034.
The Post is also looking for individuals or organizations who would like to be in their Annual July 4th Parade, to be held on Monday, July 4. The parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue at noon, with live music entertainment at 1 p.m. To submit your application for the parade, call Ron Clarke at 830-612-1038 or email [email protected].
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 11225 PR 37, has several weekly activities going on, including Yoga, exercise, Bridge, Karate, and dominoes. Follow on Facebook or call 830-751-9904 for more information.
The Cajun Festival, September 24, is the major fundraiser for the Center and they are seeking volunteers. There is a place for everyone; call Barbara Engel to sign up at 830-460-0600.
BANDERA COUNTY TRASH INITIATIVE reports that one property has been cleared and they are now working on another. Progress is being made and the goal is to clean up the whole county. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Call Bob at 210-413-7264 to sign up and get more information.
LAKEHILLS FARMERS MARKET will be open again Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 101 Center St., off FM 1283, they are seeking more vendors to support our community. For more information, call 830-205-3091.
PIPE CREEK DANCEHALL MARKET DAYS will host the next event Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p..m. Aloha! The theme is Hawaiian Luau, with live music by Jakob Botello and Ken Bunson, and food trucks. Vendors who would like to participate should text 210-854-6577.
LAKE LEVEL
On May 23, Medina Lake is at 17.1 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1006.13 feet, which is down 58.07 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 4.07 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.13 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!”
Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day to honor those who died while serving in the military. Volunteers place an American flag on the graves of military personnel.
Memorial Day is also considered the unofficial start of summer in the United States.
Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the US military: Veterans Day, which honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; and Armed Forces Day, an unofficial US holiday (earlier in May) for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces.
In 1920, the National American Legion adopted the Poppy as their official symbol of remembrance.
PRIMARY RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each voter must vote in their own precinct. Again, precinct voting locations have been combined: Precincts 101 and 102, vote at Pipe Creek VFD, 1331 FM 1283; Precincts 203 and 204, vote at Lakehills Area Library, 7200 FM 1283; Precincts 305 and 306, vote at Ray Mauer Annex, 403 12th St., Bandera; and Precincts 407, 408, 409, and 410, vote at Bandera ISD Transportation Bus Barn, 1576 Hwy. 173 S., Bandera.
LAKEHILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 150 Ave. J in Lakehills, offers a free community meal, Bread of Life, every Monday on school days, at 5 p.m.
In addition, the church offers a Food Pantry every other week and they will do it again Friday, May 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 830-751-2404 for more information or follow on Facebook.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 410, 147 Legion Dr. in Lakehills, is open to the public every day except Thursdays, from 3 p.m. They serve home cooked meals every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. For $8 a plate, you get an entree, sides and beverage. Desserts are available.
For more information, call the post at 830-612-1034 or follow on Facebook or go to the website at alpost410.com.
They also host dart tournament teams and are looking for more dart team members. Just contact a veteran to sign up or call 210-289-1461 for more information. Visit medinalakedart.leaguerrepublic.com or check them out on Facebook.
The Post is hosting a Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 28, at 3 p.m. Contact the Post for more information, at 830-612-1034.
The Post is also looking for individuals or organizations who would like to be in their Annual July 4th Parade, to be held on Monday, July 4. The parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue at noon, with live music entertainment at 1 p.m. To submit your application for the parade, call Ron Clarke at 830-612-1038 or email [email protected].
LAKEHILLS COMMUNITY CENTER, 11225 PR 37, has several weekly activities going on, including Yoga, exercise, Bridge, Karate, and dominoes. Follow on Facebook or call 830-751-9904 for more information.
The Cajun Festival, September 24, is the major fundraiser for the Center and they are seeking volunteers. There is a place for everyone; call Barbara Engel to sign up at 830-460-0600.
BANDERA COUNTY TRASH INITIATIVE reports that one property has been cleared and they are now working on another. Progress is being made and the goal is to clean up the whole county. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Call Bob at 210-413-7264 to sign up and get more information.
LAKEHILLS FARMERS MARKET will be open again Saturday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 101 Center St., off FM 1283, they are seeking more vendors to support our community. For more information, call 830-205-3091.
PIPE CREEK DANCEHALL MARKET DAYS will host the next event Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p..m. Aloha! The theme is Hawaiian Luau, with live music by Jakob Botello and Ken Bunson, and food trucks. Vendors who would like to participate should text 210-854-6577.
LAKE LEVEL
On May 23, Medina Lake is at 17.1 per cent capacity. The lake level is 1006.13 feet, which is down 58.07 feet.
The Medina River has a flow of 4.07 cfs in Bandera, standing 3.13 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!”