Rifle Hall, Round Top Schützen Verein Team Up for First-Ever Fundraising Gala

For the first time ever, the Rifle Hall is partnering with Round Top Schützen Verein Preservation, Inc., a qualified 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization for a fundraising gala. Save the date for the “Steins & Stars Gala” to be held Feb. 28, 2026.

Enjoy a delicious ribeye steak dinner, catered by Big Boys Catering, followed by music by The Bandits.

Tables of eight and single tickets are available to purchase. Visit

rtsvp.org to purchase yours.

Round Top-Carmine ISD 

Christmas break is inching closer and closer. The student’s last day for the first semester is Dec. 18. This is also

an early release day

Round Top Family Library 

The library is always hosting events great for every age. Home school classes, yoga, story time, Mah Jongg, Taekwondo – just to name a few. Visit

ilovetoread.org for a full calendar.

Chili Cook-Off 

The yearly Chili Cook-Off is coming up on Jan. 17. This year’s event coincides with America’s 250th birthday, so naturally it will be patrioticthemed. Join in on the fun and kick-off our Nation’s birthday celebration. Team sign-up and sponsorship opportunities are now available on the library’s website.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets for worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. This year’s Christmas program is Sunday, Dec. 14. If your child would like to be a part of the program please contact Stacy Eilers.

Ruth Circle met for their monthly bible study on Thursday, Dec. 4. Ladies in attendance were Joys Baird, Sherry Pennington, Kathy Schatte, Jeanette Schoenst, Sedalia Ullrich, Pearlie Wagner, and Julie Wantland. A potluck Christmas luncheon was enjoyed. Pastor John David Nedbalek lead the Bible study about Advent, which is a Christian season of prayer, reflection, and joyful anticipation leading up to Christmas. “Despite the commercial rush to Christmas, Advent creates space for us to slow down and ponder God’s hopes for the world and align our lives with his vision.” We are all reminded to find time during these days of Advent to rest, be still, dream, imagine, listen to what God wants to tell us, and hear where He is guiding us. Submitted by Sherry Pennington.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby services are at 8 a.m. Fellowship, coffee, and Sunday School follow at 9:30 a.m. Game Day is held the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. Quilting is held the third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Enjoy an evening of old-time Christmas caroling Sunday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. in the old church building on Skull Creek Road in Shelby. Bring a flashlight, refreshments to share, and a blanket if it’s cold weather.

St. Martin’s Catholic Church 

St. Martin holds monthly Mass the first Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 

St. John’s is part of the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. They meet for Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m.

RT Christian Fellowship 

Round Top Church meets at 8:45 a.m. for Bible Study, followed by a 10 a.m. service.

St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church 

Saint Cecilia’s meets Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square.

Celebrations 

Happy birthday to Maxine Lain, Stephen Albers-12; Cassidy Jasek, Charlie Schramm-Dec. 15; Brandon Muesse-Dec. 16; Ryder Robinson, Lilla Blackburn, Dovie Morgan, Katie Stavinoha-Dec. 17; Jordan Muesse-Dec. 18.

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