Underground Railroad Zoom Lecture Jan. 12
The Briscoe Center for American History at Winedale and the Round Top Family Library FYI invite you to join a virtual Zoom lecture Tuesday, Jan. 12 at noon: “The Underground Railroad Through Texas and Into Mexico” presented by Roseann Bacha-Garza of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She will discuss the pathways of the Underground Railroad and where they led to. To join the Zoom presentation, contact Tricia Blakistone, Winedale site manager, at tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu.
Round Top Family Library
The Round Top Family Library’s 17th Annual Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16 has been postponed out of precaution for the virus. For more information, visit their website at ilovetoread.org.
2021 Winter Antique Show
The 2021 Winter Antique Show will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 - Sunday, Jan. 24. Although the show is steadily gaining popularity, less visitors will allow shoppers to have a more relaxed shopping experience. For more information, please visit exploreroundtop.com.
Thomas Burritt at Festival Hill
On Saturday, January 30, Thomas Burritt will perform works for solo marimba at Festival Hill. The program will begin at 3 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. with no intermission. Adult tickets are $25; student tickets are $10. All tickets must be purchased in advance online. Due to COVID-related restrictions, a limited number of tickets is available. Visit festivalhill.org for more information or to purchase your tickets.
Round Top 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. The Round Top Chamber of Commerce meets the second Thursday of each month. A social hour begins at 8:30 a.m. and the meetings begin at 9 a.m. For more information or to view minutes from past meetings, visit roundtopchamber.com/membership.
Round Top Rifle Association’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.
Annual Garage Sale
Mark your calendar. The Round Top Area Historical Society is hosting their annual garage sale at 399 E. Mill Street behind the Round Top Post Office on Feb. 13, 14, 20, and 21. COVID precautions will be taken to ensure that everyone has a safe experience. Furniture, household items, etc. will be for sale. Until then contact Rose Diers at (713) 376-9594 to contribute your donations for this event. Sorry, clothes or obsolete electronics are not accepted.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Bethlehem Lutheran Church holds services with Pastor John David Nedbalek Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated using individual, prepackaged units. Happy birthday wishes go out to Jill Eilers, Tess Eilers, Jenna Gregor, Curtis Leitko, Jackie Sacks - Jan. 9; Linda Finke, Corina Robinson - Jan. 10; Mary Lou Marks - Jan. 11; Robert Kolkhorst - Jan. 12; Joy Mathis - Jan. 13.
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.
Round Top Christian Fellowship
Round Top Christian Fellowship church services are held at 10 a.m. All those attending are asked to wear a facemask. For the most up-to-date information, please visit their website at www.roundtopchurch.org.
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