Fire Department Feast and Bingo Events Coming Up in Carmine

The Carmine Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Feast and Fundraiser will be on July 20. A to-go, drive-through only fried chicken meal will be served from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. or until sold out. Donations will be accepted as payment for the meal.

Eckermann’s sausage links will be available for $10 each. Desserts may be picked up for a donation. Tickets are being sold for a drawing. They may be purchased from any fire department member.

Drill night is July 12 at 6 p.m.

Ledbetter Bingo 

Ledbetter Bingo for ages 60 and older (plus guests) will be held on Sunday, July 13 at the Ledbetter Community Center from 2-4 p.m. A card for five dollars covers all games with prizes awarded for each game.

Chips, other snacks, and drinks are available for a donation.

This is a non-profit community event for entertainment. Money collected is used for purchase of prizes and other expenses.

Bingo at Carmine Hall 

The next Bingo at the Carmine Hall will be held on Friday, July 18. This is a change from the original schedule. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. Twelve regular and two cover-all games will be played.

It is located at 300 N. Hauptstrasse in Carmine. Food and drinks are available.

RT-C School News 

Administrative offices are open through Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Offices will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday June 30 to July 4.

Carmine Chamber Casino Night 

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce 2025 Casino Night will be held on August 9. The theme is “Casino Night 007” and will be at the Carmine Hall beginning at 6 p.m.

A table sponsorship is $500 and includes eight meals, beverages, wine, promotion at event, and playing chips. Individual tickets are $65. For tables and tickets, call or text Courtney at (512) 983-1115 or Marlene at (979) 451-1507. Reserve tickets by July 25.

A chicken-fried steak meal by Gary Goebel will be served. Portions of the proceeds will benefit the Carmine Hall renovation. 

Visitors’ Center

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot and Museum is open on the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is located at 248 E Sylvan, Carmine, TX 78932, which is on the south side of Highway 290.

More docents are needed. Come work any hours you choose. Contact Diana Wunderlich at (979) 277-4613 if interested.

MLLC News 

Senior Citizens meal pickup and dominoes is Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

AA meets Saturday from 8:30-9:30 p.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building.

Worship with Holy Communion, observing the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, is Sunday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Fenton serving as the guest pastor.

Birthdays 

Birthday wishes are extended to Debby Peele-July 1; Susan Ray-2; Wesley Hentschel, twins Kennedy Jasinski and McKinley Jasinski- 4; Debbie Eckert and Susan Leppard-5; Joseph Vogel-6; and Floyd Braun and Lori Weigelt-7.

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 PO Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.

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