2nd Annual Winchester Scarecrow Enjoyable Run Cancelled

Due to unexpected circumstances the 2nd annual enjoyable run should be cancelled this 12 months in Winchester. The run was scheduled for Oct. 18. Currently there are not any plans to reschedule. For extra data, contact Michele Weth at sweetcity@aol. com.

Faith Lutheran Oktoberfest Oktoberfest will happen on Saturday, Oct. 25 on the Holy Cross Warda Picnic Grounds. There might be a German plated meal serving from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. A meal of schnitzel, potatoes, kraut, inexperienced beans, noodles, bread, and occasional cake might be out there at $15 a plate. Pre-order at (979) 242-2889 by Oct. 14. There might be a particular life efficiency of a polka band with Kelsey Lien taking part in between midday and 1 p.m. A house brewing contest might be judged at 2:30 p.m. and afternoon will characteristic each a corn gap and 42 domino tournaments. Visit www.FLHS.org for extra data.

Winchester Show Fund 

Winchester Show Fund dinner is Oct. 19 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Park.

The occasion will characteristic BBQ pork, tortillas, beans and cole slaw. It might be a drive via dinner solely from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Contact a 4-H member for extra data.

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

Recycling Trailer 

All cardboard packing containers have to be damaged down earlier than inserting them within the recycling trailer. We would recognize it should you made certain that you just shut the bins in order that any trash will stay within the bins and never blow out. The Winchester Recycling trailer is positioned on the facet of Zilss Hall on Memorial Hall Street. Please place your recycling within the acceptable bins.

Winchester Quilt Block Trail 

Drive out to Winchester, choose up a map at Murphy’s or Zilss Hall, and luxuriate in viewing the sixty-five quilt blocks displayed in our space on the Quilt Block Trail. The path is self-driven, out there at your comfort, and is an excellent option to spend a day viewing quilt blocks on fences, gates, barns, and homes that may be seen from the highway. Winchester Barn Board Quilt Trail maps could also be picked up on the Texas Quilt Museum, Casino Hall, the Wendish Museum, Zilss Hall, Murphy’s Steakhouse, quilt shops, and different companies in Giddings, Smithville, and La Grange.

Zilss Community Hall 

Anyone wishing to lease Zilss Hall ought to contact (512) 434-0292. The corridor is cheap and air conditioned and out there for leases.

The Little Free Library 

The library is on the lined patio on the Hall and is at all times open and has quite a lot of authors. Space is proscribed, so please, should you donate a e-book(s) look by the present choice and take as many as you permit. Also on the patio, there’s a bulletin board out there to submit occasion notices.

Round Table Book Club 

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

Birthdays 

Happy Birthday needs are ectended to Nichole Jakobeit and Wayne Karisc-Oct. 14; Bobbie Schultze and Justin Koenning-16; and Elizabeth Laws-17.

Anniversary 

Happy Anniversary congratulations are prolonged to Kasey and Joey Brooks-Oct. 17.

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

Shiloh Baptist Church 

The Shiloh Baptist Church is positioned on FM 153 at North Raymond Road. For extra data, 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 within the sanctuary. Following the worship service, it’s possible you’ll collect within the Education Building for Bible Study and Sunday School starting at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Nate Hill is the pastor. You are welcome to go to.

Remembering Our Shut-Ins Charlene Franke, Evelyn Kasper, Lillian Pietsch, Thelma Kieschnick, Marie and Raymond Schulz.

In Our Prayers 

Those on the prayer checklist embody: Kourtney Burton, Sam Gibbs, Bea Kilian, Ramona Lopez, Travis Miertschin, Scott Miller, Kolton Montgomery, Dana Srubar, and Layne Schramm.

In the US Armed Forces US Air Force: Nathan Brothers, Langley, Va.; Ryan Spray, San Antonio; US Army: Warren Evans, Fort Bragg, N.C.; Jake Hagood, Ft. Hood; Byron Taylor, South Korea; Seth Lopez, Army Reserve National Guard, Egypt; Kaleb Pyle, Ft. Bliss; US Marines: Damien Hernandez, San Diego, Calif.; Kevin Gonzalez, San Francisco, Calif.; Dylan Robbins, Jacksonville, N.C., Gavin Noak, Cherry Point, N.C.; US Navy: Christopher Brand, Great Lakes, Ill.; US Coast Guard: Brett Smith, Corpus Christi, Texas National Guard; Erik Vallejo, US Border.

Calendar of Coming Events Oct. 14-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

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

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

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

Oct. 25-Oktoberfest on the Warda Picnic Grounds begins at 11 a.m.

Oct. 28-Young at Heart meets at 2 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

Oct. 28-Winchester Area Volunteer Firemen assembly begins at 7 p.m. on the Fire Station.

Have News? 

If anybody has information to share with readers of the Winchester News column, contact Rhoda Gersch at (512) 2370842 or e-mail rmgersch@yahoo. com.

By RHODA GERSCH

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