Chili Cook-Off Saturday Benefits Round Top Family Library; Winter Antique Show this Weekend

Local Events

On Saturday, come out to the Stone Cellar for the 18th Annual Round Top Family Library Chili Cook-Off. Beginning at noon, come try delicious chili, join in on the auction and dance to music by the Black Cat Choir. Tickets are $10, and children under 12 are free. While you’re there, vote for your favorite team’s chili to win. All proceeds benefit the Round Top Family Library.

Also this weekend is the Winter Antique Show. Shop several vendors through Sunday and enjoy all Round Top has to offer.

Gerald Butler will perform at Busted Oak Cellars Friday, Jan. 20 from 6-9 p.m. Frank Martin Gilligan performs Saturday from 3-6 p.m. Bingo night is Thursday, Jan. 26 at Open Mic Night is Friday, Jan. 27.

Risky Liver Band will play at The Stone Cellar Friday, Jan. 20 beginning at 7 p.m. Over at the dance hall, catch Denverado’s Cowboy Disco Ball with DJ Melodic at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, catch Season Ammons at 550 Market beginning at 12 p.m.

An art show sponsored by Art at the White House on the Hill will be set up Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Round Top Courthouse Square. Texas Artist come together at Art at The White House on the Hill every Tuesday to paint and create in different mediums. Come and join us for this diverse show and meet some of the artist offering large and small art. Come and check it out.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 come out for 2023 Lunch and Plan at Popi Burger with the Round Top Chamber. This event is from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Bring your thoughts and ideas to help plan out ways to promote and attract more business to the town of Round Top. Cost is $10 and includes a lunch.

Round Top Rifle Hall

Monday night hamburger socials have concluded this month, but will start up again Feb. 6, 13 and 20. Come out from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for dinner, drinks and great conversation. The signature menu item is a delicious, hearty hamburger, fixed just the way you like it. The Rooster is a breaded chicken sandwich with a tangy “special sauce.” Hotdogs or chili dogs are another favorite, along with fries or onion rings.

Saturday, Feb. 10, RTRH welcomes back Mollie B and Squeezebox. This amazing, talented young woman combined her musical talents with those of her husband, Ted and friends Dana and Joe, to put on a high energy show that is fun for those of all ages. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door – but be sure to get your tickets before they sell out. An evening meal of Roast beef, grilled chicken, sides and dessert will be available for $15. You’ll need to make reservations for food, so be sure to do that asap by calling (979) 966-7375 or (979) 249-7335.

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. Closed on Sundays.

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.

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

Round Top-Carmine ISD

Students are out for a Professional Development day Monday, Jan. 30.

If you are interested in a position on the RTC School Board, you may file for a position on the ballot through Feb. 17 at 608 N Washington Street between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mailedin applications will also be accepted.

Mark your calendars for the Round Top Carmine Education Foundation’s annual Small School, Big Hearts fundraiser to be held Feb. 4 at the Round Top Rifle Hall. The evening will consist of dinner, auction, games and a family dance party. Dinner is served 5-6 p.m. All proceeds benefit local students in Round Top-Carmine schools. Meal tickets may be purchased at rtceducationfoundation.org or by calling (979) 249-7183.

Historical Society

The Round Top Area Historical Society museum has free admission every second Saturday of the month from 1-4 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 Great Shed Show” continues to the general public through this Sunday until 4 p.m. along with shopping with select Arbor dealers. While browsing, take a break to enjoy a light lunch selection at Café Caffeine at the lower Chapel on the Plaza. Staying true to the Arbors tradition, stick around and enjoy Happy Hour each day from 3-6 p.m. with live music and drinks while you shop. Parking is always free. Tickets may be purchased at festivalhill. org.

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

Winedale

On Tuesday, Jan. 24 at noon, historian Mike Vance will present “Selections from Mike Vance’s Historical True Crime in Texas.” This talk is based on his book “Murder and Mayhem” in Houston and will highlight several famous cases found in his book. Email tricia. blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for a link to this zoom talk.

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. The addition of the early service is new for this year. 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 Dottie Etzel-Jan. 20; Abbey Nedbalek-21; Faith Banik, Taylor Morrow, Lilianna Wantland- 22; Bethany Clemons-23; Jeanette Hancock-25; Jason Marburger-26.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to Eugene and Ruth Menking-Jan. 20; Ronald and Carol Goehring-Jan. 21

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