Round Top Family Library Preparing for Annual Fundraiser

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The Library’s annual fundraiser, “Books, Boots & BBQ” is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Round Top Rifle Hall. This fundraiser benefits the RTFL and helps fund the programs throughout the year. Tickets have sold out but a waiting list is available. Several underwriting opportunities are available. Don’t forget about the raffle – first prize is a fully butchered calf, and second prize is a $1,000 Mastercard. Only 300 tickets will be sold. Raffle tickets may be purchased on the library’s website. For more information about any of the programs offered by the library, call (979) 249-2700, or visit ilovetoread.org.

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

Live Events The last Wednesday of each month, Blue Mule Winery hosts Red’s Terrific Trivia from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come out to win prizes, trophies and make new friends. Teams welcome. Guitarist, Nathan Hinojosa, will be performing at Busted Oak Cellars on Round Top Road Saturday, Aug. 13 from 4-7 p.m. Mitch Marcoulier will perform Sunday, Aug. 14 from 2-5 p.m. Open Mic night is Friday, Aug. 19 from 6-9 p.m.

The Stone Cellar is currently closed for renovations, but the new owners expect to reopen around Labor Day weekend. 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. An adult exercise class will take place Aug. 24 and 31 at 10 a.m. Bring a light set of hand weights and a mat.

FYI presents Gilbert Franke on Aug. 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. Franke is a retired Lutheran minister and now resides in Bellville. His talk will be “An Example of Literary Culture Among Early German Texans: Clara Jo Rummel” After his talk, the group will walk over and visit the Rummel House. This is a free event. CPR and AED training with instructor, Mark Woelfel, will be Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m.12 p.m. This class is for adults 16 years and older and is limited to 10 individuals, so reserve your spot as soon as possible. Call (979) 249-2700 to register for this free class.

Round Top-Carmine ISD RT-C ISD is accepting transfer applications for the upcoming school year. Transfer packets can be printed from the district website, www.rtcisd.net or picked up at either school office. All transfer requests are reviewed by the transfer committee. Elementary Meet the Teacher Night is Monday, Aug. 15 from 5-6 p.m, while High School Back to School Night is 5:30-6:30 p.m. The first day of classes is Wednesday, Aug. 17.

RTC FFA will meet the first Thursday of each month during the school year at 6 p.m. The first meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 1. All meetings are open to Junior FFA and FFA members as well as parents. The school supply list for elementary students is now available on the school’s website.

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 an historical church. Private tours are welcome. For more information call (979) 249-5058 or visit roundtopareahistoricalsociety. weebly.com.

Festival Hill The 2022 - 2023 August-to-April Series begins Aug. 27. The Magnolia City Brass Band will kick the series off in the Festival Concert Hall with a 3 p.m. concert. Adult tickets are $30, students are $10. Buy tickets online or by calling (979) 249-3129. Lunch will be available prior to the concert by reservation only. Overnight accommodations are available on campus for the concert weekend. For additional information, visit festivalhill.org.

Church News St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Warrenton holds a monthly service at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar. This month’s mass was held Tuesday, Aug. 2. 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. Ruth Circle Bible Study met Thursday, Aug. 4 to conclude the “Crafted in Christ” study. Sessions included choosing and following a, cutting and piecing, and assembling a quilt. Soles represent the vows a Pastor makes in ordination. Pastor John David brought and shared the stories for his first ordination stoles made by a member of his church, another by his grandmother, and two more he purchased during his time in seminary while serving Hispanic communities. Today, his stoles match the paraments on the altar and symbolize his work. The hostess was Jolene Wickel. The next bible study will be Sept. 1 at 9:30 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. Music is provided by Joey McGee. 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 Carolyn Hall, Alex Pieper - Aug. 12; Emile Sodolak - 14; Ladonna Neumann, Connie Peters - 15; Cindy Gregor, Andrew Cmajdalka - 17; Claire Mayer, Jacob Sealy - 18.

Anniversaries Happy Anniversary to Blake and Christie Goehring on Aug. 12, and Kenneth and Lynn Levien on Aug. 18.

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