Operation Christmas Child Begins
Come get a shoebox! Operation Christmas Child boxes and information are available for pick-up from the Round Top Family Library. For more information contact Eric and Deborah Kolber at (281) 948-5081 or (281) 217-7762 or visit samaritanspurse.org.
Round Top Wine Fest
The 2021 Round Top Wine Fest will be held this weekend. The event begins Friday night with dinner and wine pairings at the following restaurants: Duo Modern Cuisine, Garden Co. Feed & Firewater, Lulu’s, Mandito’s, Royers Round Top Café and Teague’s Tavern. Saturday the wine trail starts at 11 a.m. Local shops will be open for shopping, while a few wines are available for sample at each place. Saturday evening will feature live music at The Stone Cellar and The Vintage Hideaway. Sunday morning, Blue Mule Winery and Duo Modern Cuisine will feature a delicious brunch menu. Tickets may be purchased by visiting exploreroundtop.com/winefest.
St. Martin’s Catholic Church
St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Warrenton holds service the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. for the intentions left at the Alter. The next mass will be offered on Nov. 10.
Warbird Thunder Expo
The Warbird Thunder Expo is one of the RC airplane industry’s best-known vendors and AMA swap meet. The event will be held Nov. 11-13 starting at 9 a.m. each day at Thunder Field, 3344 S. Weyand Rd. The event will also have food and drinks, and feature an airshow. Proceeds will be donated to our local VFD. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at rtrcexpo.com/ attend.
23rd Annual Theatre Forum
The 23rd Annual Theatre Forum: Twists, Turns and Twirls will be Friday, Nov. 12 – Sunday, Nov. 14 at Festival Hill. This dance-inspired performance will feature Of Moving Colors, a contemporary dance theater company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In addition, students are invited to be a part of the Theatre Forum in a workshop led by B.J. Dodge. For more information or to make a reservation, call (979) 249-3129, or visit festivalhill.org.
Monday Night Social
The Round Top Rifle Hall’s Monday Night Social takes place on the first through fourth Mondays of the month from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Round Top Rifle Hall. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the RTRA. For more information about the Rifle Hall or to book it for upcoming events, visit roundtoprifle.com.
Volunteers Needed at Winedale
Winedale is looking for volunteers to give house tours. There is no obligation as to how many hours or days you can help. You just need to have a love of history and the desire to work with the public. E-mail tricia. blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for the link. Volunteers are particularly needed for Christmas at Winedale on Dec. 11.
Christmas at Winedale will be Saturday, Dec. 11 from 12-4 p.m. There will be crafts and folklife demonstrations, music and theater performances, a petting zoo, food and beverages, and more. This event is free.
Round Top Family Library
Round Top Family Library is open Monday-Friday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The monthly garden workday will be Monday, Nov. 1 from 8-10 a.m. For more information send an email to jeanbachofner39@gmail.com or helenmfoster3@gmail.com.
A free community fitness group meets at the library Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 5:15-6:15 a.m. For more information on this contact Emily at esiemsglusz@gmail.com.
Arts After School is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5 p.m. for 4th – 6th grades.
The After School Kids Garden Jr. Master Gardener meets Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. for 4th – 6th grades.
Chess Club for adults and children ages 7 and up meets on Wednesdays from 3:40-4:45 p.m. This club includes free Chess instruction. For more information about the library, call (979) 249-2700, or visit ilovetoread.org.
Dance Class
A weekly fitness dance class, Refit Revolution (similar to Zumba), that meets on Tuesday nights from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Goodnight Round Top. Please bring water, your own towel and hand weights for extra workout. $5 per class or $30 for a 10-class punch card. Goodnight Round Top is located at 10900 Mayer Cemetery Road.
Historical Society
The Round Top Area Historical Society museum would like to invite you to learn the rich colorful history of Round Top, Texas. The museum is located at 397 E. Mill St. in Round Top, behind the Round Top Post Office. The museum is open free of charge to the public on the second Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m. For more information visit www.RTAHS.com or call (979) 249-5058.
Round Top Christian Fellowship
Round Top Christian Fellowship Church holds service at 10 a.m. For more information, please visit their website at www.roundtopchurch.org.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds services with Pastor John David Nedbalek Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
City of Refuge Church
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.
St. Paul Lutheran - Shelby
St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby holds Worship service at 8 a.m., followed by fellowship, coffee, and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Birthdays
Happy birthday wishes go out to Patsy Rabb, Janice Kelm - Nov. 5; Whitner Krebs - Nov. 6; Shelby Vaughn - Nov. 8; Brandon Pieper, Mark Massey, Kayla Peters - Nov. 9; Addie Roehling - Nov. 10; Glenn Fox, Addyson Lange - Nov. 11.
Anniversary Happy anniversary wishes to Dale and Diane Mackenroth - Nov. 3.
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