Round Top Family Library Offering CPR, AED Training

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Round Top Family LibraryRound Top Family Library is open Monday-Friday from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult Yoga meets Mondays at 5 p.m. An adult exercise class will take place Wednesdays in August at 10 a.m. Please bring a light setof hand weights and a mat.FYI presents Gilbert Franke Thursday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Franke will speak about the poems of Clara Jo Rummel (1876 - 1926.) After the talk, the group will walk over and visit the Rummel Haus, now owned andcared for by the RTFL.CPR & AED Training with Mark Woelfel for adults 16 years and older will take place Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in the library annex. Class is limited to 10 people. Call the library to sign up for this freeclass.The Library’s annual fundraiser, “Books, Boots & BBQ” is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Round Top Rifle Hall. This fundraiser benefits the RTFL and helps fund the programs throughout the year. Tickets have sold out but a waiting list is available. Several underwriting opportunities are available. Don’t forget about the raffle – first prize is a fully butchered calf, and second prize is a $1,000 Mastercard … only 300 tickets will be sold. For more information about any of the programs offered by the library, call (979) 249-2700, or visitilovetoread.org.

Round Top-Carmine ISDRTCISD is accepting transfer applications for the upcoming school year. Transfer packets can be printed from the district website,www.rtcisd.net,or picked up at either school office. All transfer requests are reviewed by the transfer committee.

The 7th Grade Welcome Walk is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. Elementary Meet the Teacher Night is Monday, Aug. 15 from 5-6 p.m., while High School Back to School Night is 5:30-6:30 p.m. The first day of classes isWednesday, Aug. 17.RTC FFA will meet the first Thursday of each month during the school year at 6 p.m. The first meeting is set for Thursday, Sept. 1. All meetings are open to Junior FFA and FFA membersas well as parents.The school supply list for elementary students is now available on the school’s website.

Round Top Rifle HallThe Round Top Rifle HallMonday Night Hamburger Social is the first through third Monday of each month. The Hall opens at 5:30 p.m., and the order window is open from 6-8 p.m. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the RTRA. For more information about the Rifle Hall or to book it for upcoming events, visitroundtoprifle.com.

Live EventsThe last Wednesday of each month, Blue Mule Winery hosts Red’s Terrific Trivia from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come out to win prizes, trophies and make newfriends. Teams welcome.Dylan Ramirez will be performing at Busted Oak Cellars on Round Top Road Friday, August 5 from 6-9 p.m. Trey Yenger will perform Saturday, Aug. 6 from 3-6 p.m. Bingo Night is Thursday, Aug. 11 from6-8 p.m.The Stone Cellar is currently closed for renovations, but the new owners expect to reopen around Labor Day weekend.

Historical SocietyThe RTAHS museum has free admission every second Saturday of the month from 1-4 p.m. Take the opportunity to view three historical homes and an historical church. Private tours are welcome. For more information call (979) 249-5058 or visitroundtopareahistoricalsociety.weebly.com.

Round Top Sons of HermannThe Round Top Hermann Sons Life Lodge 151 met recentlly.President, Lila Garlin, called the regular monthly meeting to order at the American Legion Hall on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Earl Frenske and Barnell Albers werewelcomed as guests.Jo Ann Ullrich had surgery and is doing rehab at home; Melanie Rauch had carpal tunnel surgery and is on the mend.

Linda Mattocks’agent report mentioned the new president, Robin Czarnek. Next agent’s meeting will be Sept. 8 - 10. The home office is working on putting everything on computer. There are new agents in north and northwest Texas. Medicare supplemental insurance will bethe next new sale.The annual fundraiser will be the Country Store, held at the LedbetterVolunteer Fire Department on Oct. 8. The Ledbetter Homemakers club will be selling desserts to add to the fried chicken meal, so baked items are not needed. Members are asked to bring home canned vegetables, pickles, jellies, homemade bread, eggs, plants, pumpkins orany homemade craft.Happy birthday was sung to LaVerne Albers for her birthdayon July 31.Attendance prizes were won by Mert Meinkowksy, Betty Porter, Earl Fenske, Leonard Meinkowsky and Bob Porter.

Fellowship with a brunch of sandwiches, chips, veggies, and lots of desserts and refreshments was enjoyed by all. Next meetingwill be Aug. 25. Dinner will be served; members are asked tobring desserts.

Church NewsSt. Martin’s Catholic Church in Warrenton holds a monthly service at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar. This month’s mass was held Tuesday, Aug. 2. View the bulletin online atstjohnfayetteville.comformore 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 ofeach 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 thirdSunday of each month.St. Cecilia’s Round Top Episcopal Church holds services with Father Bill Miller Sundays at 10:45 a.m. in the historic Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square. Music is provided by Joey McGee. For more information please visit the website atwww.StCecilias.org.

Round Top Christian Fellowship Church holds service at 10 a.m. For more information,please visit their website atwww.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 atfacebook. com/cityofrefugeHC.

BirthdaysHappy birthday wishes go out to the following August birthdays: Mike Peters - 5; Edgar Fricke - 7; Jean Raymond, Amy Dooley - 8; Scotty Lynch - 9; Briana Kramer, Ruth Menking, Mick McMann, Cheri Mayhew - 10.

AnniversaryHappy Anniversary to Herbert and Ruth Wickel - Aug. 11Have News?

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