Blue Star Moms to Host Armed Forces Day Drive at Busted Oak Cellars
Busted Oak Cellars invites all to come celebrate Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 16, any time 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Blue Star Moms (mothers of those who are serving or who have served in our armed forces) are hosting this special event. They are raising support for care packages to send to our troops deployed overseas in combat zones.
Each troop receives three boxes of goodies and necessities and postage runs approximately $25 per box. We can all help by bringing needed items for the care packages or by giving a donation towards the postage costs of the boxes. To donate items, please bring items such as beef jerky, single serve fruit cups, bags of microwave popcorn, packages of Ramen noodles, or single serve mac & cheese cups.
To donate money, please send to Blue Star Moms/Houston Area TX2, P.O. Box 6121, Kingwood, TX 77325-6121. Busted Oak Cellars is located at 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine. The event is open to the public, and your participation makes a difference. There will be music, wine for purchase, community, and an opportunity to give back to those who give so much.
Round Top Herb Society The Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America invites everyone to join them on May 14 at the Round Top Festival Institute’s Edith Bates Chapel to hear Cristen Andrews of Small-Town Farm. Cristen’s talk, “Growing Central Texas Herbs,” is free and open to the public. The talk begins at 10 a.m. but you are invited to come a little early for a cup of coffee or tea. Meet and greet is in Service Building in rooms 1 and 2. Find out more about the Pioneer Unit at herbsocietypioneer.org.
Winedale Zoom Talk
On Tuesday, May 12 at noon, Dr. Kenneth Hafertepe will discuss how the preservation of historic sites such as Independence Hall, Mount Vernon, and the homes of Paul Revere and Betsy Ross helped shape early efforts in historic preservation, and how this legacy continues today through the ongoing work at Winedale.
Email winedale@austin. utexas.edu for a link to this zoom talk.
RT-Shelby Hermann Sons
The monthly meeting of the Round Top-Shelby Hermann Sons Lodge met on April 28, at the American Legion Hall in Round Top. President Lila Garlin called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Melanie Rauch reported sending out cards. Earl Fenske, Linda Mattocks and Jeanette Schoenst attended the 49th Hermann Sons Life Convention which was held in San Marcos from April 2628. Jeanette gave a summary of the speakers’ messages and Linda gave a summary of the candidates for the board of directors and the election results.
Lila reported that the Shelby Volunteer Fire Dept. will welcome the Hermann Sons country store at their feast on Sunday, May 24. A reminder was given to attend the Round Top Bethlehem Lutheran Church fundraiser on May 3 and the upcoming Waldeck church picnic on May 17.
Happy birthday was sung to Melanie Rauch, Bob Porter, Myrt Meinkowsky and Judy Piper. Happy 64 anniversary to Barnell and LaVerne Albers. Thanks to ValGene and Carmen Ebner for door prizes which were awarded to Lila Garlin, Linda Mattocks, Roy Piper, Jeanette Hancock, and Jo Ann Ullrich. Attendance prizes were won by Sophie Rauch, Jeanette Schoenst, Judy Piper, Betty Porter and Leonard Meinkowsky.
Future meetings are scheduled to be held at Round Top Rifle Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month. May 26 is the next meeting and red, white, and blue will be featured in honor of veterans and America’s 250th birthday.
Area Historical Society
The Round Top Area Historical Society will host a public open house and reception at its Jaehne Pavilion, 397 E. Mill Street in Round Top, on Sunday, May 24, from 2-4 p.m. for an exhibit of historic photos. The exhibit will feature work from three early area photographers. The exhibit, titled “Round Top, Preserved Moments in Time…a Photographic Time Capsule” will celebrate the 250th birthday for the founding of the United States of America.
RT-C ISD
On May 11 from 6-7 p.m., the 6th grade and Kindergarten graduation will be held at the Round Top Elementary school.
On May 12 from 6-8 p.m., the RT-C Athletic Banquet will be held at the Carmine Hall. This banquet is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the Carmine High School. On May 14 the Senior Graduation Walk will take place at the Round Top Elementary school.
Due to a surplus of instructional minutes, the district has approved moving the final day of classes forward. The final day of school will now be May 15. This day will be an early release day with buses running at 12:30 p.m.
Rifle Association Hall
Monday Night Burger Social will be held at the Round Top Rifle Hall on Monday, May 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. It takes place the first three Monday nights of each month.
Travel
Jeannette Burger recently attended her niece’s wedding in Antigua Guatemala. The ceremony was held on April 25 in the stunning and historic Convento Santa Clara, with lush garden, volcano views, and over 300-year-old ruins. The reception was held at the home of Jeannette’s sister where the highlight was a performance by a troupe of Lebanese drummers and dancers.
Andrea Riebeling, of Riebeling Properties in Round Top, recently attended the 5th Annual Frontier Title CE at Sea Cruise that took place from April 23-27. The cruise offered Texas real estate professionals an opportunity to attend onboard classes and earn continuing education credits all while networking at sea. Andrea also enjoyed free time in Cozumel.
Round Top Family Library RTFL has a great line up of performances during their Summer Camp series. These programs are free, designed for all ages, and open to the public. (Enrollment in summer camp is not needed.) The first performance will be held on June 10 at 10:15 a.m. by storyteller and musician Sue Young.
RTFL’s FYI presents an evening of history & storytelling with speaker Jane Wood on Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m. In celebration of our country’s 250th year, Jane is back to share more insights on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Louie Sellers leads an Acoustic Jam Session on the third Saturday each month in the main library. Join the musicians or drop in to listen. The next session will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 11:30 a.m. For a full schedule of events, visit ilovetoread.org.
RT-Warrenton VFD
The annual fundraiser for the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Dept. is in full swing and will consist of obtaining community support through raffle sales and free will donations. Proceeds go towards the purchase of equipment, insurance premiums, equipment and facilities maintenance, operations, and firefighter/ emergency care training. Only 1,500 tickets will be offered. Tickets are $20 each. The drawing will take place on June 25, 2026.
Donations can be mailed to: Round Top-Warrenton V.F.D., P.O. Box 194, Round Top, 78954 or dropped off at the Round Top State Bank. Firemen’s Raffle Tickets can be purchased at Round Top State Bank locations, Round Top Mercantile, Round Top Real Estate, Round Top Service Station, Carmine State Bank, The Cabin by Wimberley in Henkel Square, Fayetteville Propane, or from any fire department member.
Schützen Verein Preservation The Round Top Schützen Verein Preservation Inc is preparing for their annual Fourth of July celebration and fundraising raffle. If you are interested in being a raffle sponsor, please call (979) 530-5604 or mail your tax-deductible donation to RTSVP @ P.O. Box 331, Round Top, 78954.
Men’s Bible Study
The Round Top Men’s Bible Study group meets from 7-8 a.m. on Wednesday mornings at the Round Top Coffee Shop.
Celebrations
Happy birthdays to Brittany Jacob-May 8; Terry Ross– May 11; Robert Rippenhagen-May 12; Caitlin Jacob-May 13. Happy Anniversary to Franklin & Patsy Schobel-May 10 and to Lauriano Jr. and Kara Pineda-May 11.
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