RT-Carmine Elementary Back to School Night Aug. 8

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The RT-C Elementary students have “Back to School Night” Thursday, Aug. 8. Pre-K to third grade are welcome to come from 5:30-6:30 p.m. to meet teachers and drop-off school supplies in their classrooms. Fourth to sixth-grade students and parents are invited to a meeting in the cafeteria at 6 p.m. These students are asked to put all school supplies in a bag labeled with the student’s name, and drop it off on the appropriate grade level table in the cafeteria. Evie and Me cookies will be available from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot.

High School Welcome Walk Monday, Aug. 12, is the “High School Welcome Walk.” Incoming seventh graders and new students meet at the High School Cafeteria at 5 p.m. for Chromebooks, lockers, parking spots, and class schedules. In order to receive a parking spot, students must have drivers license, insurance, and driver responsibility form. Returning eighth graders through seniors, meet at 5:30 p.m. to pick up your schedule and meet your teachers. Meet the Coaches and a mandatory athletic meeting will be at the High School gym at 6 p.m. At least one parent must attend this meeting. The first day is Wednesday, Aug. 14. For additional information, visit rtcisd. net.

Voelkel Family Reunion The Voelkel Family is hosting their 84th annual family reunion Sunday, Aug. 4 at Harmonie Hall. The family hails from Erndtebruck, Germany.

Local Events 

The Round Top Chamber of Commerce’s monthly social will be at The Stone Cellar, Thursday, Aug. 15 from 5-7 p.m.

Enjoy a Summer Painting Class at Busted Oak Cellars on Aug. 9 from 6-9 p.m. The cost is $45 and will cover all supplies. Call or text (979) 451-2819 to RSVP. No experience necessary.

Thursday, Aug. 15, a Paint Party is scheduled at The Stone Cellar. Participants will paint a sunflower painting. No experience necessary. Each participant receives a 12x16 canvas and a complementary glass of peach wine. For tickets, visit https://www. tropicalexpressionspsp.com/ event-details-registration/ sunflower-paint-party-at-thestone- cellar-resturuant?.

Booster Club Shrimp Boil 

Support the Round Top-Carmine Athletes with the RTC Booster Club’s first annual shrimp boil set for Saturday, Sept. 21. Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m., the meal will be served at 6 p.m. VIP tables for 10 people are available for $1,800, or a table for 8 is available for $600. To purchase tables contact (979) 203-4343.

Car &Truck Show 

The Round Top-Carmine Education Foundation is hosting the first ever Car & Truck Show. Mark you calendar for Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Carmine Hall. They are currently looking for t-shirt or trophy sponsors. Call (979) 249-7183 or visit rtceducationfoundation. org for more information. Round Top Rifle Hall

The Round Top Rifle Hall has a Monday Night Burger Social the first, second, and third Mondays each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Hermann Sons Life 

The Hermann Sons Life of Round Top held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday evening, July 25 at the American Legion Hall. Linda Mattocks, President, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Melanie Rauch, community coordinator, reported on cards sent. There is one new member, and one in-coming transfer. The Country Store at the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department Feast was the main discussion. Another item was an invitation to share future meetings with another Lodge. Happy Birthday was sung to Valgene Ebner and Floyd Braun. Attendance prizes were won by Mary Rauch, Betty Porter, Myrt Meinkowsky, Jocie Braun, and Bob Porter. The next meeting will be Aug. 22. A pulled-pork dinner with all the extras will be served. Members may bring sides or desserts. Fellowship, refreshments, and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by all.

Festival Hill 

The next show at Festival Hill will be Saturday, Aug. 24. The Magnolia City Brass Band will take the stage at the Festival Concert Hall. Houston’s new all-professional British-style brass band under the direction of Houston Symphony Assistant Principal Trumpet, Robert Walp.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit festivalhill. org.

Town of Round Top 

The Town of Round Top Town Council meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. Meetings are held at Town Hall unless otherwise posted. Citizens are encouraged and welcome to attend.

Church News 

Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Praise Team had a change in schedule – the Praise Team and Noisy Offering service will be Aug. 11. Remember to bring all your loose change. The Church Council will meet following this worship.

Adult Bible Study will be Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Education Building. The Sewing Circle will meet in the Educational Building on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m. All visitors and new members are welcome to attend.

Mark your calendars for the Church Picnic on Sunday, Oct. 27 from 4-7 p.m.

Birthdays 

Happy birthday to Greg Eckermann and Lloyd Nelius on Aug. 2, Eugene Hall and Melissa Nedbalek on Aug. 3, and Stephanie Keng onAug. 4.

Have news? 

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