Hondo Anvil Herald
Published in Hondo, Texas
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November 7, 2024
CASTROVILLE BLURBS, EVENTS AND MEETINGS
If your organization has new information to publish in the Castroville Blurbs please contact us at hahanvil2@gmail.com. Events must be free to the public or an ad purchased in this paper.
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American Legion Post 460
Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration 11 a.m. On September Square, US 90 @ Fiorella St.
American Legion Post 460 regular meetings are held the 3rd Monday each month, 7 p.m., at 1305 Fiorella St. in Castroville. For info call (830)584-8403 or email txpost460@gmail.com.
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Medina Valley ISD School
Nov. 11 - Student Holiday/Professional Development
Board Meeting
Nov. 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Administration Building Board Room. Go to mvisd.org for more information.
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Friends of the Castroville Regional Park
Work Day
Sat.,Nov. 9th, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., sign in at the pool. Gloves and hand pruners if you have them. Volunteers will work in the Butterfly Garden, Botanical Garden and new Wildflower Garden and other areas. For more info call or text 830-931-4176 or email lazyh@sbcglobal.net.
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City of Castroville
Council meeting, Tues., Nov. 12 at 5:30 in City Council Chambers, City Hall.
GOLDEN AGE TURKEY DINNER
Senior citizens are invited for a Turkey dinner. Thurs., Nov. 14, 12 p.m. at the Braden Keller Community Center. Sponsored by St. Ann’s Society of St. Louis Catholic Church. Questions call Helen Lutz at 830-931-2102 or 210-415-5863.
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Walk-Up Food Distribution
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. First Baptist Church, 1408 Alsace Ave, Castroville. No registration needed. Park and come inside for food pick up. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:30 a.m. For more info call Tina Santee (830) 538-3220.
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Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce
5:05 Chamber Mixer; Nov. 14. 5:05 p.m. at Blu’s Bar, 1303 Lorenzo St, . Come for happy hour specials and networking opportunities.
Kaffe Klatsch, Friday, Nov. 15, at Edward Jones, 1030 Country Lane , Castroville. 8-9 a.m.
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Food Distribution
Drive Thru Style Castroville - Tuesday,Nov. 19, time change to 2 p.m., First Baptist Church. Volunteers needed to help 7:30 a.m. Call Tina Santee (830) 538-3220.
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Castroville Public Library
Will be closed on Nov. 11
Great Courses Discussion Group is currently offering a video lecture series entitled “World Heritages Sites II.” There is no cost and new attendees are welcome at any time. Due to library space, the group meets at the Discover Church, 15495 US 90 E, Monday evenings 6:30-8:00.
Toddler Story Time every Wed. @ 10:30 am;
Daybreak Book Club 1st Mon. of month at 10:30 a.m.
Nightfall Book Group 1st Wed. of month 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Library at 830-931-4095.
Reg. hours: Open Mon. -Wed. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
802 London St., Castroville
Find us: @CastrovillePublicLibrary on Instagram; facebook.com/CastrovilleLibrary; castrovilletx.gov/library. For info call 830-931-4095 or email library@castrovilletx.gov.
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Landmark Inn State Historic Site
Regular hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily; 402 Florence St., Castroville, TX 78009, ph: 830-931-2133. Check the website for happenings.
Alsatian Pioneer Chapter DRT meets the first Saturday of the month at the Castroville Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 10:30 a.m. A program and refreshments will be provided.
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Medina County Democrats
Regular Meetings; 3rd Sat. of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville.
Coffee & Conversation Fridays at 10 a.m. at El Charro in Hondo.
Liberal Lunch-1st Saturday of each month, 11 a.m., Las Palmas Restaurant, Devine
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Medina County Republican Women
meet every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 830-444-1613 for location and guest speaker.
Shooting Star Museum
5445 Co. Rd. 4514, Devine, TX 78016. Call for hours (210) 386-6038
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VFW Post 8134
11230 Castro Ave., LaCoste, TX 78039. Call for info. 210-386-5090.
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Castroville Line Dancing
For information call Patricia at 830-985-3733; Mary at 210-415-8603; Patsy - 210-213-9890 or Debbie at 210-556-9985. Text or leave a message.
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Check with your group for meeting information.
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AA meetings
Braden Keller Community Center.
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Tuesdays 7 p.m., Wednesdays 5 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.
Al Anon (family support group):
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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Alsatian Dancers of Texas
Practices on Sundays, 5 p.m. at Authentique Performing Arts Studio, 1105 Fiorella St.
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Castro Colonies Living History Center
309 Paris St. Open Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. www.castrocolonies.us.
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Castroville VFC mtgs.
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at fire house. Info: 830-931-4751.
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Junior firefighters
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., meet at the Castroville Fire House.
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Mico VFD mtgs.
Located at 7127 CR 271. Firefighter training 1st Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and 3rd Saturdays at 8 a.m. Executive/Business meetings 2nd Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
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Narcotics Anonymous
Braden Keller Community Center.
Thursdays 7-8 p.m.
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YOUTH GROUPS, SCOUTS, ETC.
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Castroville 4-H
Meets 2nd Monday, 7 p.m. @ American Legion Post 460. Contact is Krista Binford, 210--364-5568, or Medina County office, 830-741-6180.
La Coste 4-H
Contact is Laura Kohlleppel @ 210-288-5645, or Medina Co. office, 830-741-6180.
Rio Medina 4-H
Contact is Michael Zinsmeyer, 830-931-5390, or Medina County office, 830-741-6180.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 310 Castroville
Troop 310 BT, Scoutmaster Bill Alvarado, 210-912-1606
Troop 471, Rio Medina
Troop 471 Cubmaster Dale McPhail, 210-708-6177
Troop 471-B Scoutmaster Eliezer Arroyo - 619-822-8015
Troop 471-G Scoutmaster Jennifer Hinson 210-709-4561
Girl Scouts
Contact is Bryan Biediger, 210-857-5254.