Round Top Planning Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
The annual Round Top Lighted Christmas Parade will be here before we know it. Currently, events are scheduled for the first week in December. Stay tuned for updates, or you can visit exploreroundtop.com.
Winedale
On Tuesday, Nov. 17, at noon, Dr. Paul N. Spellman, Professor of History at Wharton County Junior College in Richmond, will talk about Austin’s Old 300. Although most Texans have heard of Austin’s Old 300, a lot of what we think we know is more fiction than fact. The first American families into Texas in the early 1820s represent a much broader and diverse story than most of us were taught in school. And this time, fact is even better than fiction. E-mail tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for the Zoom link to this presentation.
RT-C School News
Round Top-Carmine High School’s Junior Beta Club completed their service project by collecting food items this week. All items will be delivered to the La Grange Food Bank in time for the Holiday Season.
Congratulations to RT-C students Corina Blazek, Shyann Lawrence and Taylor Nelius for advancing in the Senior Division of the 2020 Fayette County 4-H Food Challenge.
For more information about school events or to contact the school, call the Elementary campus at (979) 249-3200, or the High School at the new number, (979) 966-6118. For sports updates, check out the Carmine News section of Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper.
Rifle Hall Burger Nights
Round Top Rifle Hall’s Monday Hamburger Nights are held on the first through fourth Mondays of each month beginning at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the continued improvement of the Round Top Rifle Hall Association.
A Round Top Young Farmers Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This is a meeting for local farmers, including an informative presentation and networking opportunities.
For more information about the Rifle Hall or to book it for upcoming events, visit roundtopnfle.com.
Festival Hill
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Christiane Rodrigues and Karen Nguyen are set to perform at Festival Hill. The RodriguesNguyen Duo will perform works for violin and piano by Johannes Brahms on stage in the Festival Concert Hall. The program will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. with no intermission. All tickets must be purchased in advance online at festivalhilLorg.
Turkey Trot
Registration for the Round Top Lions Club 4th Annual Turkey Trot is now happening. This year’s event will be held on Nov. 26, beginning at 8 a.m. Participants can choose a 10K, 5K or 1 Mile Fun Run. Due to COVID-19, registration this year will be online only at www.athleteguildcom. All Texas & Fayette County health protocols will be followed. Grab your race shoes and join this family fun event. This event supports the Round Top youth and community organizations.
Town Council
The Town of Round Top Town Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall Courthouse, 100 Main Street. If you have any questions, email TownClerk@rttx.us.
Family Library
The Round Top Family Library is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Contact the Library at (979) 249-2700 or info@ilovetoread.org for more information.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council has voted to continue inperson worship with the requirements to accommodate as much social distancing as possible, as well as minimizing contact with material and other worshippers. Services with Pastor John David Nedbalek are held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion is being celebrated once again using individual, prepackaged units. The BLC Council also voted to resume all meetings, gatherings and activities in the Educational Building with the request that any group using the facility practice social distancing as much as possible and please clean all areas used after the gathering. Call the Church office at (979) 249-3686 for more information.
A joint worship at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby will be held on Nov. 29 at 8 a.m. There will not be any services at BLC on that day.
Round Top Hermann Sons Lift
The Round Top Hermann Sons Life Lodge 151 will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 19 at the Quade-Werchan American Legion Hall in Round Top. A social time will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. The Lodge will provide a light meal. The Lodge No. 151 is once again collecting items for the benefit of the children in the foster care system under the supervision of CASA. The stresses families are experiencing during these challenging times have significantly increased their needs.
Please consider donating any items that are needed by children aged from birth to 18 years. Items needed are all size diapers and wipes, all size new or very gently used clothing (outerwear, shoes, socks, undies, pajamas, cool and cold weather sweaters, coats, hats and gloves, accessories, toiletries and personal care items). Gift cards are always in need and appreciated. Round Top Real Estate is partnering with the Lodge and will be accepting donations at their office at 101 Main St in Round Top. Collections will continue until Saturday, Dec. 12. For more information, please call Lila Garlin at (281) 705-4647.
Birthdays
Birthday wishes are extended to the following celebrants: Liz Blome and Tyler Krebs - Nov. 13; Jon Perez, Amber Sternadel and Thomas Rabb - 14; Cole Dismukes - 15; Britt Harper and Stephen Polasek - 16; Melissa Finke and Rebekah Saks - 17; and Austin Nedbalek - 18.
Anniversaries
Anniversary wishes are extended to Ronald and Elizabeth Klump, celebrating on Nov. 6.
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 atfacebook.com/cityofrefugeHC.
RT Christian Fellowship
Round Top Christian Fellowship church services are held at 9 a.m. outside under the covered pavilion. Chairs are spaced six feet apart and face masks are available for those who do not have their own. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.roundtopchurch.org.
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