Carmine Chamber Casino Night Magic Aug. 10
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Carmine Chamber Casino Night Magic Aug. 10
Carmine Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Casino Night Magic on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Carmine Hall. It begins at 6 p.m.
Aprofessional magic show will be provided by R.Verotti for entertainment. A chickenfried- steak meal, cooked by Gary, will be served.
Tables sponsorships are on sale for $500. Call or text (512) 983-1115 or (979) 4511507 to reserve a table, which includes eight meals, beverages, wine, promotion at event, and playing chips. Individual tickets are $65 and include playing chips.
RT-C School News
The Round Top-Carmine ISD, in cooperation with the Burton Special Services Cooperative, will screen children who will be 3 and 4 years-old before Sept. 1, 2024 (and live in the school district) for the Early Childhood Program on Aug. 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the elementary school in Round Top. It is located at 608 N. Washington St. For more information contact the elementary school at (979) 966-6116.
The policy for providing free and reduced-price meals has been announced for children at RT-C. Copies to apply for this program and to determine eligibility may be picked up at either the elementary or high school campuses. For Ver-more information, call Vernonica Skaggs at (979) 9666116.
Round Top-Carmine ISD Administrative offices are open until Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Classes begin on Aug. 14.
Rebekah Group Meets
The Rebekah Group of Martin Luther Lutheran Church met on July 11 at 2 p.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building. Nine members were present. They included Diana Wunderlich, Dianna Gerland, Jennifer Tinker, Nancy Eilers, Leonita Sanders, Joann Ullrich, Sedalia Ullrich, Joys Baird and Susan Ray.
Dianna Gerland led the Bible study with the theme “After Certainty: A Biblical Guide; Session 2: Community.”
The business meeting was called to order by President, Susan Ray and the Purpose and Mission Statements were recited.
The minutes of the previous meeting and treasurer’s report were approved as read.
It was reported that the WELCA TX-LA Gulf Coast Synod is still accepting donations from units, contrary to last month’s report. The group is asking for members to give ideas at the next meeting as to where to send the gift. Currently, one-half of the offering goes to the synod; one-fourth to the MLLC unit; and onefourth stays in the Rebekah Group treasury.
Diana Wunderlich reported that a box has been placed in the narthex for school supplies for Lutheran World Relief. Pencils are not needed this year.
Nursing home and assisted living parties have been scheduled by Sedalia Ullrich. They will be held at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Aug. 15; at Silversage Brenham Assisted Living on Aug. 26; and at Bec’s Blessing in Giddings on Nov. 5.
Joys Baird has spoken with someone as a possible speaker for the Thankoffering service. She also has an idea for the June, 2025 salad supper using the theme “Let Freedom Ring.” Discussion was held on the turkey and dressing meal.
Joann Ullrich gave the offering meditation. The offering collected totaled $120.
The group sang Happy Birthday for Susan Ray.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer and the table prayer was sung.
Hostesses were Sedalia Ullrich and Nancy Eilers.
Visitors’ Center
The Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot is open on the second Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recycling Trailer
The recycling trailer is in Carmine on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carmine Hall.
Accepted are clean No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs. Please separate them. Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 plastics are not accepted. They do not take plastic bags.
Also accepted are dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, all colors glass, steel food cans and aluminum cans. Attendants are available to help unload.
Meals on Wheels
Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels with Combined Community Action meet every Wednesday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Mission and Ministry Building located at 250AugsburgAve. in Carmine.
Come early to play dominoes and enjoy the camaraderie. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m.
Food usually arrives about 10 a.m. and must be picked up by 11:30 a.m. There are five meals in a box along with milk, dessert, and bread. Cost is a donation of $10, which makes it $2 per meal. It is for seniors age 60 and up.
To sign up, come by on any Wednesday morning to fill out the paperwork. For more information, contact Marilyn Wagner at (979) 277-4134.
MLLC News
AA meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday worship with Holy Communion observing the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost is at 6 p.m.
Sunday School is Sunday at 9 a.m.
Sunday worship with Holy communion is at 10 a.m.
The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to Judd Dunham-July 23; Charles Mueller, Jr. and Jessica Warburton-24; Carter Wunderlich-25; Becky Dunham and Kaci Mueller-27; Mary Davis and Barbara Schulz-28; and Peyton Franklin- 29.
Have News?
If you have news for the Carmine column, you may email me at w5ten@industryinet. com or call (979) 2783645, or send it to P.O. Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.