Blurbs

The FMBC would like to invite everyone to join them with the hundreds of millions of other Christians for “The Global Day of Prayer” from May 1- May 11 for all nations. Fri., May 9, will be set aside for all day prayer. Church doors will be kept open between 8 a.m. & 4 p.m. for all who wish to attend.

Hondo Garden Club

The HGC thrift shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thurs. from May 1 to Oct. 31, and the first Sat. of the month, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ciro Rodriguez mobile office

Rep. Rodriguez’s mobile office will be in Hondo on May 20 from noon- to 4 p.m. at the Hondo Public Library to assist Medicare/Medicaid recipients as well as veterans and people seeking small loans or grants.

Hondo ISD Kinder Registration

Kinder registration will be held at Meyer Elementary Tues., May 6, to Fri., May 9, from 8:30 -11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008, and the following is required: original birth certificate, immunization record, child’s social security card, photo I.D. of parent and proof of residency. For more info call 830-426-3161.

D’Hanis ISD Kinder Registration

Kinder registration will be held at Ben Koch Elementary Tues., May 6, thru Fri., May 9, 8:30 -11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. On Wed., May 7, hours are from 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-6 p.m. Children must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2008, and the following is required: original birth certificate, immunization record, child’s social security card, photo I.D. of parent and proof of residency. For more info call 830-363-7217.

Hall’s travels to Japan presentation

Sandra Hall will present a free program on her travels to Japan at the Hondo Public Library on May 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. Highlights include tours of quiltmaking and the manufacture of mobile homes. Everyone is invited. For more information call 426-5333.

Bluebonnet Children’s Center Gala

Sat., May 10, the BCC will hold a gala to raise money for a new center for abused children. There will be a social hour with open bar, steak dinner, dance, silent auction and prizes. Tickets are $100 per couple and are tax deductible. Call 830-426-5554 or 830-8848 for tickets and information.

New Fountain UMC

Please join the the congregation for Communion on Friendship/Pentecost Sunday and Mother’s Day at NFUMC May 11, beginning with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. followed by the Combined Service of Worship at 10:45 a.m. in the Fountain Life Center.

Hondo school choirs

The McDowell school and Hondo High School will present a combined spring concert Mon., May 12, at 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. They will perform a wide variety of styles of music, from classical to flapper to rock.

St. John’s Historical Society

There will be a general meeting on Wed., May 14, at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Discussion and voting on several topics will be held.The program will again be related to “Treasures Lost, Treasures Saved.” Guests welcome.

BBQ fundraiser

To help defer cost for Michelle Dose to attend the National Student Leadership Conference in Engineering at U of MD., there will be a BBQ on May 18 at City Park #2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $6 per plate, drive-thru only. To purchase tickets call Michelle or Laura Dose at 741-8095. [see ad]

Regular Meetings

Koinonia Emmaus Gathering will be on Friday, May 9, at Lake Hills United Methodist Church/ Oak Island UMC. Singing and worship begin at 7:30 p.m., followed by food and fellowship. Sponsors, bring your pilgrims!

Single Impact Ministries

Hondo First Baptist Church’s Single Impact Ministries is offering a seminar: “Divorce Care/ One Day at A Time”. Open to all single adults in the community, it offers support and guidance for those who are separated, currently experiencing divorce or already are divorced. The study group meets Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the church. For more info. or to register, call Marilou at 830-426-4047.

Rock-n-Cedars Square Dance Club

Castroville Blurbs!!

First Baptist Church in Castroville, Teen Mom Support Group from 6 – 7 p.m. Come for support and companionship and a chance to win a facial at the Hotel Alsace Spa. Call Stephanie Melton at 830-538-3433 for information.

Tonight!

Thursday, May 8, Art Night at MVHS. Presentations by Bands, Choir, Drama Department, Art department, and others.

Friday Night Fever

Friday, May 9, Car Show, Music, Shops open, Food booths, 5 – 9 p.m. Houston Square.

AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

Friday, May 9, 5 – 7 p.m. at Legion Hall on corner of Paris and Fiorella. $5.

FARMER’S MARKET

Saturday, May 10, at Mary Gray Center 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

MARKET TRAIL DAY

Saturday, May 10, in Houston Square, Artisans, Artists, Plants, Food, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SOCIAL HOUR

Wednesday, May 14, and every second and fourth Wednesday, at the MV United Methodist Church. Games, refreshments, and companionship from noon – 3 p.m.

Join Cub Scouts!

Pack 310 Recruiting Night Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. at Castroville Elementary Cafeteria. For info call 210-244-3555.

EARLY VOTING

Through May 10, for two (out of three) candidates for at-large positions on the MVISD Board of Trustees at the Central Office on 471 S., adjacent to the Middle School.

Computer Lessons

at Castroville Public Library, 4 – 6 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. in May.

Boy Scout Troop 310

meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Call Steve Mangold at 931-0400 for information.

SPANISH WITH LAURA

Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., at Castroville Public Library.

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays 1 - 3 p.m., at Castroville Public Library. Contact Mary Beth Francis at 210-296-8559 for information.

BIBLE STUDY

Tuesdays, 7 – 9 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church on Fiorella. Call Clare Smith at 830-931-9789 for information.

CASTROVILLE VFD MEETS

Every Tuesday—at Fire House at 7:30. Call Billy Chase for information at 830-931-4751.

STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN

Wednesdays 10 - 11 a.m. at the Castroville Public Library.

Alcoholics Anonymous

every Thursday at the Braden Keller Center at 8 p.m; also a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m.

MUSIC MAKERS FOR CHILDREN

Fridays 10 – 11 a.m. at the Castroville Public Library.

Free Yoga classes

every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 8406 FM 471 S. Call 931-3057 for information.

Castroville Line Dancers

meet every Tuesday at the Braden Keller Center. Beginners meet at 1 p.m., Intermediate at 2 p.m. Call Ken Whiteside for information at 830-931-3459.

Book clubs

meet once a month at the library at 10:30 a.m. on first Mondays, and at 6:30 p.m. on first Wednesdays. Call 830-931-4095 for information on books to be discussed.

Coming Up!

Saturday, May 10, Pool open weekends (and also Tues., Wed., Thurs. for fitness swim from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.) until June. Call 830-931-2888 or 830-931-4070 for information.

Coming Up!

Saturday, May 17, Robotic Dog Show by Castroville and LaCoste Elementary Robotics groups at MVHS Cafetorium 8:30 a.m. – noon.

COMING UP!

Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. - 4 pm., at the Braden Keller Center. Barbeque chicken dinner benefit for the family of Misty Moreno.

Coming Up!