Christmas at Winedale Slated Saturday, Dec. 9

Christmas at Winedale will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 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. Winedale is located at 3738 FM 2714, Round Top and the phone number is (979) 2783530. Live and Local

Jack & Hayden will be at Busted Oak Cellars Friday, Nov. 24, and Tyler Tillman will perform Saturday. Over at The Stone Cellar, catch the Risky Live Band Friday, and Jack Taylor Saturday evening.

Breakfast with Santa

Christmas comes to town next weekend. Breakfast with Santa is over at Royer’s – you will have to sign up for this online, so don’t wait as things have a chance of selling out. There are two different time options.

Christmas in Round Top Beginning at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2, come shopping around town. Activities on the Square begin at 3 p.m., and the parade begins at 6:45 p.m. If you want to participate in the parade, there is still time, but you must register in advance. Visit exploreroundtop.com for more information.

Round Top-Carmine ISD The kids are headed back to school on Monday, but it will be a whirlwind few weeks before the semester is out. The elementary student’s musical performance will be at Carmine Hall on Dec. 3 from 1-2 p.m. Homecoming is scheduled for Dec. 8. The Winter Band Concert at Festival Hill will be Dec. 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Early release for Christmas break will be Friday, Dec. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Students will be out of school until Monday, Jan. 8. For sports information, visit the Carmine section of the newspaper.

Round Top Rifle Hall

The Monday Night Hamburger Social takes place the first, second and third Mondays each month starting at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the RTRA.

RT-C 4H will meet at the Hall Thursday, Dec. 7, and the Round Top Young Farmers will meet Thursday, Dec. 14.

If you are interested in booking the Rifle Hall for your private event, visit roundtoprifle. com.

Round Top Family Library The Round Top Family Library offers several different free classes for a variety of ages throughout the week. For a full list and times for the classes, visit ilovetoread.org.

The next sign language class at the library is Monday, Nov. 27 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration is required, but the class is free.

The Round Top Family Library’s Christmas Extravaganza is Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be Christmas treats, game booths, music, and Santa himself will be there for photos! This is free and open to the public. Contact the library if you would like to sponsor a booth.

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

Festival Hill

The annual performance of The Nutcracker Ballet is Saturday, Dec. 9. Also in December, the Sounds of the Season concert, held Friday, Dec. 15. Tickets available online. Town Council

The Round Top Town Council meetings are held the second Monday of the month at the Town Hall located at 100 Main Street unless otherwise posted. Citizens are encouraged and welcome to attend. Agendas are posted on the website at www.townofroundtop. org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting time.

Hermann Sons Life Lodge 151

Round Top Hermann Sons Lodge 151 had their monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. President, Linda Mattocks, called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Lodge’s check for matching funds of $500 from the Grand Lodge arrived but the Ledbetter Vol. Fire Dept meeting was also held on November 16. Linda will see about another day for the presentation and picture. A big “Thank You” to all who brought items for sale, purchased items, helped in any way and cleaned up; this “Join Hands Day” was a huge success. The Lodge’s newest member is David Ray Sanchez Jr. and new transfers are Carmen and Valgene Ebner. All were welcomed by a big round of applause. Community coordinator, Melanie Rauch, and Agent, Linda Mattocks, presented their reports. Report notes were: applications can be completed online or by the preferred method with a written application and a lot of visiting; Annuities are now available if you buy additional contracts for the five years at 5% with the low guarantee of 2%.

Dwight Nittsche reported that Casa needs infant clothes and jackets of all sizes. The December meeting and Christmas party will be Sunday, Dec. 10. There will still be a collection site for “Make a Difference Day.” His church and their Holy Smokers are smoking 50 turkeys for Casa recipients and if interested will smoke some for you to purchase if you put in your order. The Christmas party menu will be chicken fried pork steaks, green beans, and mashed potatoes with gravy. Please bring a $15 - $20 gift for the” Rob your Neighbor” game. Lana Limmer and Betty Porter will oversee these activities. Social hour will start at 11 a.m., followed by a meeting, food and then games. Members are asked to bring desserts. Plans are to decorate Saturday at 9 a.m. Linda is in the process of sending out Christmas party invitations.

Those receiving their 60year pin will be Vernell Mertz, Weldon Mertz, Wilie Mae Musgrove, Leland Oeser, Jerry Sacks, Ray Wied and James Wolff. A 50-year pin will be presented to Becky Jasinski. All current officers and committee members were elected to stay in office by acclamation, motion by Jocie Braun, seconded by Lana Limmer.

Happy birthday was sung to Lana Limmer, Virgie Hall, Betty Porter, Mary Rauch, Jocie Braun, and Leonard Meinkowsky. Happy anniversary to Bob and Betty Porter celebrating on Nov. 22. Attendance prizes were won by Sophie Rauch, Floyd Braun, Linda Mattocks, Jo Ann Ullrich and Barnell Albers. Following this meeting, beef chili with sides of tamales, beans, cornbread, various cheeses, Fritos and a table full of desserts was enjoyed by all.

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 Mass service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12. View the bulletin online at stjohnfayetteville. com.

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. Pastor John David leads adult bible study the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

The BLC Ruth Circle met Thursday, Nov. 9. Sherry Pennington led the lesson on Holy Places and our pilgrimage. “Bless Now, O God, the Journey” was the opening hymn. Julie Wantland, Patty Royal, and Jeanette Schoenst shared that pilgrimage is not only about the destination, but the journey itself. Pilgrimage is grounded in our relationship with other people. Sherry discussed All Saint’s Day and included the stories of Jesus’ procession into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, and his appearance on the road to Emmanus. These Stories help us recognize how Jesus meets us on the way. The conclusion was that pilgrimage is a way of life; courage to “come and see” and “go and tell.” Jeanette Schoenst served as hostess. The next study will be Dec. 7 at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to learn how God meets us along the way.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby holds worship service at 8 a.m., followed by fellowship, coffee, and Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Game Day is held the first Wednesday of each month from 2-4 p.m. Quilting meets the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m.

St. Cecilia’s Round Top Episcopal Church holds services with Father Bill Miller Sundays at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. in the historic Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square. For more information, visit the www.StCecilias.org.

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

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

Birthdays

Happy birthday wishes go out to Steve Streiff on Nov. 27, Aimee Schoel on Nov. 29, and Kirt Weyand on Nov. 30.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to Wayne and Pearlie Wagner on Nov. 27, David and Gesine Koether on Nov. 28, and Brandon and Leanne Pieper on Nov. 29.

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