Celebrate Fourth of July in Round Top
In light of current events, there have been a few additional safety restrictions added to ensure the safety of everyone for Round Top’s annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade is being shortened and the usual parade route is being lengthened to allow for social distance spacing during the parade; an additional loop along Gretchen’s Way is being added at the end of the parade as it travels northward on Highway 237 leaving Round Top. You can view the updated parade route at roundtoprifle.com.
The parade begins on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. The Round Top Rifle Association members are serving a BBQ meal to-go at the conclusion of the parade. Sanitation stations will be available throughout the grounds and guests are encouraged to use them often. Visit the Rifle Association’s website for a full list of safety precautions being taken.
Winedale
Winedale’s next virtual Lunch and Learn, “The Forty-Eighters on Possum Creek: A Texas Civil War Story,” will be on Tuesday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Dr. James Kearney of the University of Texas will discuss his translation of W.A. Trenckmann’s Civil War/Home Front novel about the educated Germans who settled at Millheim in Austin County. The German settlers at Millheim were by and large pro-Union and anti-slavery, which led to great stresses during the war. Framed as a coming of age story of a young man who is faced with the draft in the waning months of the war, Kuno Sartorius, the young hero, is torn between his beloved teacher, who extracts from him the promise that he will not put on the uniform of the Confederacy, and his father (and girlfriend) who both believe it is his duty to fight for the Confederacy. To register for the online talk, send an email to tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu.
Chamber of Commerce
The next Round Top Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at the Round Top Courthouse on Thursday, July 9. The social begins at 8:30 a.m. with a meeting start time of 9 a.m. For more information or other chamber events, visit roundtopchamber.com.
Movies on Henkel Square
The Round Top Lions Club presents Free Friday Outdoor Movies on Henkel Square. Every Friday from July 10 to Aug. 28, the public is invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the movie. This series kicks off next Friday with the showing of Toy Story 4. The movies begin at 8:15 p.m. No outside alcohol is allowed. Please maintain social distancing between groups.
Blood Drive
Texas Casual Cottages has partnered with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive at Texas Casual Cottages Model Home Park on Highway 237 in Round Top on Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. The Blood Center is now doing COVID-19 antibody testing for all successful blood donations. Register for your time slot online at https://tinyurl.com/y8wlj4pj or contact Darla at (979) 337-8293 - sponsor code: A237. Safety restrictions will be in place.
Town Anniversary
Join Round Top for the 150th Anniversary Celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1. The day will be packed with family-fun activities and a cook-off. Stay tuned for more information as the event draws near.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Sunday services for Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor John David Nedbalek are back on with social distancing guidelines in place. While masks are not required, churchgoers are more than welcome to wear them. The service begins at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Mary Jo Terrel, Shirley Schwartz and Elvis Burger - July 3; Shirley Neumann - 5; Elgene Eckermann - 7; Clint Eilers, Victor Weishuhn and Justin Krebs - 9.
Anniversary
Anniversary wishes are extended to Johanna and Hendrick Burger, celebrating on July 6.
RT Christian Fellowship
Round Top Christian Fellowship services are held on Sundays at 10:45 a.m. Chairs are spaced for couples and families to abide by social distancing regulations. Bible study is currently not taking place. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website at www.roundtopchurch.org.
RT Family Library
The Round Top Family Library’s new hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Thursday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. The Kids’ Summer Education and Enrichment (S.E.E.) Program is online and open to all children. A local newscast airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free activity materials will be available for pickup at RTFL during regular hours while supplies last.
The Summer Reading Program runs through the end of July and offers kids an opportunity to win a prize each week by reading and reviewing books. There will also be a grand prize drawing to win an Amazon Fire Tablet at the end of the program.