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July 3, 2022
Cruisin’ the East End
By Vicki L. George
INDEPENDENCE DAY, the Fourth of July, or July Fourth, was the date in 1776 when the members of the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, whereby we broke our ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain, now known as the United Kingdom.
Celebrated since its first anniversary by the states, it was first called Independence Day in 1791. In 1870 Congress made it an unpaid holiday for federal workers and in 1938 changed that to a paid holiday for federal workers.
It is considered THE National Day of the United States.
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.
The July 4 parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue at noon, with live music by Super Frank at 1 p.m. The profits from the barbecue and raffle will be donated to the Uvalde Relief Fund.
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 on Fridays, July 8 and July 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 830-751-2404 for more information or follow on Facebook.
LAKEHILLS FARMERS MARKET will be open on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 101 Center St., off FM 1283. They will be open once a month, Saturdays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. They are seeking more vendors to support our community. They have partnered with River City Produce; order by phone at 210-271-0164, to pick up at the market. Cash and cards accepted. For more information, call 830-205-3091.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, will take place on Saturday, July 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37.
PIPE CREEK DANCEHALL MARKET DAYS will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 17, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10, always 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, text 210-854-6577 and leave a message. Vendors should email [email protected] for an application.
LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY, 7200 FM 1283, has a food pantry, with fruits and veggies, available during open hours. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
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, Sept. 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.
¡ADIÓS!
This is my final Cruisin’ column, however I will continue to be a writer and freelance journalist. I appreciate the support I have received and thank you for your many kindnesses. Vaya con Dios, mis amigos.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico news by email to [email protected].
Celebrated since its first anniversary by the states, it was first called Independence Day in 1791. In 1870 Congress made it an unpaid holiday for federal workers and in 1938 changed that to a paid holiday for federal workers.
It is considered THE National Day of the United States.
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.
The July 4 parade starts at 11 a.m., followed by the chicken and sausage barbecue at noon, with live music by Super Frank at 1 p.m. The profits from the barbecue and raffle will be donated to the Uvalde Relief Fund.
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 on Fridays, July 8 and July 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 830-751-2404 for more information or follow on Facebook.
LAKEHILLS FARMERS MARKET will be open on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 101 Center St., off FM 1283. They will be open once a month, Saturdays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. They are seeking more vendors to support our community. They have partnered with River City Produce; order by phone at 210-271-0164, to pick up at the market. Cash and cards accepted. For more information, call 830-205-3091.
BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, sponsored by Hill Country Samaritans, will take place on Saturday, July 30, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Lakehills Community Center, 11225 PR 37.
PIPE CREEK DANCEHALL MARKET DAYS will be held on Saturdays, Sept. 17, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10, always 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, text 210-854-6577 and leave a message. Vendors should email [email protected] for an application.
LAKEHILLS AREA LIBRARY, 7200 FM 1283, has a food pantry, with fruits and veggies, available during open hours. Stop by from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays.
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, Sept. 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.
¡ADIÓS!
This is my final Cruisin’ column, however I will continue to be a writer and freelance journalist. I appreciate the support I have received and thank you for your many kindnesses. Vaya con Dios, mis amigos.
Please send your Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Mico news by email to [email protected].