26th Annual Round Top Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday

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Saturday, Dec. 3 is the 26th Annual Round Top Area Historical Society Christmas Tour of Homes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is your chance to view seven beautiful properties decorated for Christmas. Tickets are still available for purchase the day of tour at the Round Top Historical Campus 397 E. Mill St. (behind the Round Top Post Office) at the RTAHS pavilion. Tickets are $20 each. For additional information contact Jeannette (281) 610-8274.

Deputy Santa Toy Drive

Fayette County Deputy Santa Program’s Annual Toy Drive has begun. A donation box is at the Stone Cellar for unwrapped toys. If you would like to make a cash or check donation, please contact Denise directly at the Cellar at (979) 633-3114. The collection will go through Thursday, Dec. 22.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Round Top’s Christmas tree lighting extravaganza is tonight. Plus, enjoy a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be music and children’s activities including a Letters to Santa Station, along with hot chocolate and local winery popups.

RTFL BookWalk

Beginning at 3 p.m. the Round Top Family Library’s annual Book Walk returns. There will be a festive Christmas DJ, complimentary candy canes, and guests can stop by the courthouse for drinks and cookies. The library’s staff will be selling its delicious stew throughout the evening.

Lighted Christmas Parade

Round Top Real Estate will be open for cookies and hot chocolate beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. Then, grab a spot for the annual Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade. The yearly parade features lighted floats, food and drinks, live music and shopping around town. Afterwards, enjoy a special Christmas movie screening, featuring A Christmas Story.

Ugly Sweater Christmas Bingo

Friday, Dec. 9 come out to the Round Top Square for Ugly Sweater Christmas Bingo from 7-9 p.m. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, snacks, and drinks, and come join the holiday fun, while sipping on your favorite beverage and competing for prizes that include both gift certificates and cash. A Round Top local winery popup will add to the holiday cheer.

Outdoor Concert

Saturday, Dec. 10, enjoy a free outdoor concert featuring Austin’s People’s Choice Band at Round Top’s Town Square from 7-9 p.m.. This high-energy dancehall band will belt out a mix of holiday and country hits. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy music under the stars along with a pop-up from one of Round Top’s famous local wineries.

“Willie” Country Christmas

It’s a “Willie” Country Christmas. Save the date for Saturday, Dec. 10 for a Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings tribute show at the Round Top Dancehall at the Stone Cellar. Details coming soon.

Lone Star Christmas Bingo

Friday, Dec. 16 its Lone Star Christmas Bingo at the Round Top Square from 7-9 p.m. Snatch a photo with a festively decorated, longhorn, and enjoy the popup “saloon” presented by Mandito’s and Popi Burger. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and come compete for prizes including gift certificates and cash.

Christmas Movie

A showing of the classic Christmas movie, Miracle on 34th Street, will air Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7-9 p.m. A hot chocolate popup will be at the Square to sweeten the experience. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

Photos with The Grinch

Friday, Dec. 23 get your photo taken with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who at the Town Square from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Busted Oak Cellars

April Hall will perform at Busted Oak Cellars Friday, Dec. 2 from 6-9 p.m. Darrel Appelt takes the stage Saturday, Dec. 3 from 3-6 p.m., and Jerry Moreno will perform Sunday, Dec. 4 from 2-5 p.m.

Round Top Rifle Hall

The Round Top Rifle Hall Monday Night Hamburger Social is the first through third Monday of each month. The Hall opens at 5:30 p.m., and the order window is open from 6-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the RTRA.

The Round TopYoung Farmers Christmas Party will be Thursday, Dec. 15 downstairs at the hall.

For more information about the Rifle Hall or to book it for upcoming events, visit roundtoprifle. com.

Round Top Family Library

Round Top Family Library is open Monday – Friday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult Yoga meets Mondays at 5 p.m. After School Kids Junior Master Gardner (JMG) meets Wednesdays, from 3:30-5:15 p.m. for fourth through sixth grades. Chess Club for ages 7 and up meets on Wednesdays from 4-5:15 p.m. Registration for this class is required.

For more information about any of the programs offered by the library, call (979) 249-2700, or visit ilovetoread.org. Remember, these classes are free.

Round Top-Carmine ISD

The students will perform a Winter Band Concert on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 7-8 p.m. Students are back in class for 2 more weeks, then have an early dismissal Dec. 16, which is the start of Christmas break. Check out the Carmine section of the newspaper for sports updates.

Historical Society

The RTAHS museum has free admission every second Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Take the opportunity to view three historical homes and a historical church. Private tours are welcome. For more information call (979) 249-5058 or visit roundtopareahistoricalsociety. weebly.com.

Christmas at Winedale

Christmas at Winedale will be Saturday, Dec. 10, noon to 4 p.m. There will be crafts and folklife demonstrations, music and theater performances, food and beverages, and more. This event is free. For more information call Winedale at (979) 2783530.

Volunteers are needed for Christmas at Winedale. Help make Christmas at Winedale a great event for everyone. If you are interested in giving house tours, greeting visitors, or checking-in volunteers, call (979) 278-3530.

Church News

St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Warrenton holds a monthly service at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar. The next monthly mass will be held Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 8 a.m. View the bulletin online at stjohnfayetteville. com for more information.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds services with Pastor John David Nedbalek Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School is the first Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Ruth Circle is the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Sewing Circle is the second Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby holds Worship service at 8 a.m., followed by fellowship, coffee, and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Game Day is held the first and third Wednesday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Bring a snack, board game, dominoes, etc. Quilting meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. Noisy Offering is the third Sunday of each month.

St. Cecilia’s Round Top Episcopal Church holds services with Father Bill Miller Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the historic Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square. For more information please visit the website at www. StCecilias.org.

Round Top Christian Fellowship Church holds service at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit their website at www.roundtopchurch.org.

The City of Refuge Church on 237 in Round Top holds bible study on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. followed by church service at 11 a.m. For more information visit their Facebook page at facebook. com/cityofrefugeHC.

Birthdays

Happy birthday wishes go out to Kate Eilers, Lisa Mayer Dec. 2; Fritz Schoenst - 3; Carolyn Bruening - 4; Amy Bone, Kim Taylor, Suzanne Morehead - 5; Jessica Jasek - 6; Bonnie Dube - 7; Marie Voelkel - 8.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to Robert and Karen Ann Sanders; Wayne and Pearlie Wagner - Nov 27; David and Gesine Koether - 28; Brandon and Leanne Pieper 30.

Have News?

Send any news or notices you wish to have announced two weeks in advance toKyla@roundtoprealestate.com.