Winchester BBQ Showdown this Weekend

The Winchester BBQ Showdown will be on Oct. 1011, starting at 5 p.m. in Winchester at Shorty’s and Zilss Community Hall. The 13th annual cook off benefits Combined Community Action, Inc. (Meals on Wheels). Best contests will include bloody Mary’s, jackpot beans, chicken, pork chops (open to kids ages 6-14 years of age only), pork and brisket. For more information about registering contact Combined Community Action, Inc at (979) 5402980. Scarecrow Fun Run

Join the Winchester Area Civic Association on Oct. 18 beginning at 8:30 a.m. for the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Scholarship Fun Run. You can register online at WinchesterTX. org. Early registration until Sept. 30, includes limited edition t-shirts. Come out to Winchester and enjoy a perfect fall run with the whole family. Enjoy scarecrows along the route and compete for the “Best” Scarecrow Costume. All funds benefit the WACA Scholarship Fund.

Stocking Decoration 

Anyone who would like to participate in decorating stockings to donate to Combined Community Action’s Christmas Drive are invited to come to Zilss hall for a workshop on Oct. 12 at 1 p.m. The stockings are due no later than Nov. 21 and will be displayed at Murphy’s Steakhouse from Nov 25-Dec. 10. The stockings will be voted on for prettiest and cutest on Dec. 11 Winchester Women’s Luncheon with prizes given out. The stockings will then be presented to Combined Community Action staff. If you would like to participate in the stocking donation project, please call Bobby Hajek at (979) 6391646. Faith Lutheran Oktoberfest Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Holy Cross Warda Picnic Grounds. There will be a German plated meal serving from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A meal of schnitzel, potatoes, kraut, green beans, noodles, bread, and coffee cake will be available at $15 a plate. Pre-order at (979) 242-2889 by Oct. 14. There will be a special life performance of a polka band with Kelsey Lien playing at noon. A home brewing contest will be judged at 2:30 p.m. and afternoon will feature both a corn hole and 42 domino tournaments. Visit www.FLHS.org for more information.

Winchester Show Fund 

Winchester Show Fund dinner is Oct. 19 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Park. The event will feature BBQ pork, tortillas, beans and cole slaw. It will be a drive thru dinner only from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact a 4-H member for more information.

Winchester Women Luncheon 

The Winchester ladies’ luncheon is on Thursday, Oct. 9. Please let Bobby Hajek know if you plan to attend the lunch at Murphy’s Steakhouse at 11 a.m. Contact Bobbie at (979) 639-1646.

Recycling Trailer 

All cardboard boxes need to be broken down before placing them in the recycling trailer. We would appreciate it if you made sure that you close the bins so that any trash will remain in the bins and not blow out. The Winchester Recycling trailer is located on the side of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling in the appropriate bins.

Winchester Quilt Block Trail Drive out to Winchester, pick up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall, and enjoy viewing the 65 quilt blocks displayed in our area on the Quilt Block Trail. The trail is self-driven, available at your convenience, and is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and houses that can be seen from the road. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps may be picked up at the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, Zilss Hall, Murphy’s Steakhouse, quilt stores, and other businesses in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

Zilss Community Hall 

Anyone wishing to rent Zilss Hall should contact (512) 434-0292.

The Little Free Library 

The library is on the covered patio at the Hall and is always open and has a variety of authors. Space is limited, so please, if you donate a book(s) look through the current selection and take as many as you leave.

Round Table Book Club 

The Winchester Round Table Book Club has chosen “The Women” by Kristen Hannah as the book selected for the October meeting which is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Zilss Hall at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Birthdays 

Birthday wishes are sent to Darline Hamff, Janet Wanamaker, and Richard Craig-Oct. 7; Dana Srubar and Rhoda Gersch-8; Adeline Murphy, Roland Zoch and Teresa Shed-9; Ryan Leer-10; and Bradley Miller, Greg Deters and Kourtney Burton-13.

Anniversary 

Anniversary congratulations are sent to Robbie and Roland Zoch-Oct. 8 and Judy and Willie Wagner-9.

Winchester United Methodist The United Methodist Church has service on the first and third Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. Richard Johnson is the pastor.

Shiloh Baptist Church 

Shiloh Baptist Church is located on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. Contact Rev. Paul Whitmill at (512) 629-1428.

St. Michael’s Lutheran 

The weekly worship service takes place at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning in the sanctuary. Following the worship service, you may gather in the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Nate Hill is the pastor.

Calendar of Coming Events Oct. 9-Winchester Women’s Luncheon meets at 11 a.m. at Murphy’s Steakhouse.

Oct. 10-11-Winchester BBQ Cook-off begins at 5 p.m. at Shorty’s in Winchester.

Oct. 12-Christmas Stocking Decoration Workshop begins at 1 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Oct. 14-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Oct. 14-Winchester Area Volunteer Firemen meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Fire Station.

Oct. 18-Scarecrow Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. at Zilss Hall.

Oct. 19-Winchester 4-H Show Fund drive-thru dinner from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Lutheran Park.

Oct. 21-Round Table Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Have News? 

If anyone has news to share with readers of the Winchester News column, contact Rhoda Gersch at (512) 2370842 or email rmgersch@yahoo. com.