Mobile Food Pantry in Waldeck Saturday

The Central Texas Food Bank truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10-11 a.m. It is located near the junction of FM 1291 and FM 2145 and is for Fayette County residents.

Pick-up is drive-thru method with volunteers loading the pre-boxed food into each vehicle. Clients need to clean out the back seats, trunks, and truck beds to make room for the boxed food.

RT-C School News 

Congratulations to the RT-C Cubette volleyball team for winning district. It received a bye for bi-district. The team was to have played Goodrich at Huntsville High School on Nov. 4.

A Veterans Day program is planned for Nov. 11. Check the www.rtcisd.net website or Facebook for more information.

Looking ahead, Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 24-28.

Bingo in Ledbetter 

Bingo in Ledbetter this month has been changed to the third Sunday, Nov. 16, with play from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. A card for $5 covers all games with prizes awarded for each game.

Snacks and drinks will be 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 in Carmine 

Bingo at the Carmine Hall is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. There will be twelve regular games and two cover-all games.

Food and drinks will be available.

Blood Drive 

Ablood drive is coming up on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. Go to the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center website to sign up. It is sponsored in conjunction with Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top.

Round Top Lions Club 

The Round Top Lions Club invites the community to join in a Thanksgiving tradition at the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot run on Thursday, Nov. 27. This is a fun family event and a healthy way to start Thanksgiving Day. The Turkey Trot offers something for everyone with a 10k at 8 a.m., 5k at 8:15 a.m. and a Fun Run at 8:30 am.

Go to www.athleteguild. com where participants can register and find full event details. All proceeds will benefit youth programs in Round Top and surrounding counties, helping to support the next generation in the local community. For more information, contact Pam Langford at (979) 530-5086 Run, give thanks and make a difference.

Ledbetter Lane of Lights 

The Ledbetter Christmas Lane of Lights begins the day after Thanksgiving from 6-8:30 p.m. It is on Friday and Saturday nights with the first night on Nov. 28.

Enjoy a hayride through a lighted path of Christmas reflections with your family. Hot chocolate, wassail, popcorn, and cookies will be served. Visit with Santa each night, along with music.

Dates are Nov. 28 and 29; Dec. 5 and 6; Dec. 12 and 13; and Dec. 19 and 20.

Admission is $10 per person and children two years and younger are free. Cash or checks are accepted.

All proceeds benefit the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department. For more information, or for large groups, contact Gwen ad (979) 540-0105.

Carmine Christmas Fest Come enjoy the 41st Annual Carmine Christmas Fest on Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Food will be served from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The RT-C elementary musical begins at 1:30 p.m.

For vendor information and booth rental, contact thecleverfuchs@ gmail.com or call or text Kasey at (979) 533-2904.

Christmas Craft Market The Ledbetter Community Christmas Craft Market will be held on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at the Ledbetter Hall. It is located one block off Hwy. 290 at 301 West Labadie St.

If you are looking for unique, handmade, one-of-akind Christmas gifts for those on your list, mark your calendar and plan to attend.

MLLC News 

Senior Citizens meal pickup and dominoes are Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building.

Rebekah Group meets Thursday at 2 p.m.

AA meeting is Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas program practice is Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Worship service with Holy Communion, observing the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, is at 10 a.m. The Rev. Bonnie Parker will serve as the guest pastor.

Dominoes on Monday at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Senior Citizens

Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels with Combined Community Action is on Wednesdays at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church Mission and Ministry Building located at 250 Augsburg Ave. in Carmine.

Come early to play dominoes and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m.

Five meals come in a box along with milk, dessert, and bread for a donation of $10. This makes it $2 per meal. It is for seniors age 60 and up. Food usually arrives about 10 a.m. and must be picked up by 11:30 a.m.

To sign up, come by on any Wednesday morning to fill out the paperwork. For more information, contact Marilyn Wagner at (979) 2774134. Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Kellen Bishop, John Mayer, and Joey Pohl-Nov. 12; Dale Pawlak-13; Jane Marek and Trina Siptak-14; and Quinly Scheffer-17.

Have News? 

If you have news to share with readers of the Carmine News column, you may email Nancy Eilers at w5ten@industryinet. com or call (979) 2783645, or send it to P.O. Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.