RT-C Education Foundation Fundraiser Saturday

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The RT-C Education Foundation will have the “Small School Big Hearts Celebration” at the Round Top Rifle Hall on Saturday, Feb. 4. Dinner will be served from 5-6 p.m., with dine-in and drivethrough available.

Table sponsorships at four levels are available, as well as single meal tickets. The Round Top Rifle Association will cater a dinner of a half chicken, sausage, and sides for the event. Tickets are available online at rtceducationfoundation. org/event-tickets or at local schools or banks.

Donations of any kind are needed to help make this year’s goal, to fund the arts, technology and innovative teacher grants for next year.

2023 Basketball Beau, Kannyn Goehring, and Homecoming Queen, Charlee Wessels were crowned Friday, Jan. 27.

Students were out Monday, Jan. 30, for a professional development day and have an early release Friday, Feb. 17, followed by a holiday Monday, Feb. 20.

If you are interested in a position on the RT-C school board, you have until Feb. 17 to submit your filing.

Local Events

Trey Yenger will be at Busted Oak Cellars on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 4-7 p.m. Come out, try some delicious wine and enjoy the afternoon on the porch.

The Black Cat Choir will play at The Stone Cellar Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. The Randy Brown Show is scheduled to play at the Round Top Dance Hall Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., and DeAnnaWendolyn is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. On Feb. 18, there will be a Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-Off and Car Show beginning at noon. Tickets for both of these events are available atstonecellarwines.com.

Round Top Rifle Hall

The next Round Top Rifle Hall Monday Night Hamburger Social will be Feb. 6. The social takes place the first thru third Mondays 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.

Mollie B and Squeezebox will make their annual appearance Friday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 6. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, but don’t wait until they are sold out.

An evening meal of roast beef, grilled chicken, sides and dessert will be available for $15, but meal tickets must be reserved. Call (979) 9667375 or (979) 249-7335 to reserve a meal. The bar will be open and snacks will be available for purchase.

Tickets are on sale at the Round Top Mercantile.

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

Round Top Family Library

The Round Top Family Library is open Monday from 1:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Yoga is Mondays at 5 p.m., Art After School is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., Chess Club is Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. and Kids Garden is Thursdays at 4 p.m.

If you are interested in joining a men’s book club, please let the library know. You will be invited to come to a meeting to learn more about it.

FYI presents David Smith, retired FBI Special Agent, on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. After eight years as an Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army, David spent a career investigating bank robberies, kidnappings, and domestic terrorism including Sept. 11, 2001. He will be sharing true stories and experiences. There will be a question-and-answer session afterwards. This is a free program and all are welcome to attend.

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

Historical Society

The RTAHS museum has free admission every second Saturday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Take the opportunity to view three historical homes and a historical church. Private tours are welcome.

For more information, call (979) 249-5058 or visit roundtopareahistoricalsociety. weebly.com.

Festival Hill

The annual Valentine’s concert / library fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11. This year it will be “The Art of the American Song: A Tribute to Dick Smith.” The 2 p.m. concert benefits the Festival Institute’s Faith P. and Charles L. Bybee Library and Study Center.

Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group will be performing at Festival Hill Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. General seating is $150, or reserved seating is available for $250.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.festivalhill.org or by calling the Festival office at (979) 249-3129.

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 will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. 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.

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 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. in the historic Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square.

Saturday, Feb. 11, St. Cecilia’s presents a Valentine’s Banquet with food, drinks, and special music by Gus Alvarado and Ellen Story. Celebrations Catering will be serving a fabulous dinner of beef tenderloin with sides and dessert. Couples will be seated at romantic tables for two, and will hear brief words of inspiration from Chris Anderson, Joan Winter, Father Bill and Sandy. Cost is $250. For more information call (985) 778-3212.

The Feb. 12 services will highlight musician, Joey Mc-Gee, and feature songs by the Reverend Al Green.

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 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 Charles Sivek and Morgan Boyd-Feb. 5; Charles Marburger-7; Andrew Clemons- 8; and Roger Schulze and Breanna Leonhardt-10.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary wishes go out to Fritz and Jeanette Schoenst on Feb. 3, and Michael and Jackie Sacks on Feb. 10.

Have news?

Send any news or notices you wish to have announced two weeks in advanced to Kyla@roundtoprealestate.com.