Hondo Anvil Herald
Published in Hondo, Texas
Online
May 19, 2022

HONDO BLURBS, AREA RESOURCES, CLUBS & REGULAR MEETINGS
BLURBS
**Check With Your Group For Meeting Changes/Information
Hot Dog Lunch Fundraiser
Saturday, May 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Silver Creek Meat & Coffee, Hwy 90 East, Hondo. Sponsored by the American Legion Post #128 Hal Jones. For more info call 210-725-2126.
Red Hat Society
The meeting / luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 24, at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, Hondo. Remember donations for Medina County Food Pantry. For info, call Anna at 830-931-5426.
Food Distribution
Medina County Food Pantry does a food distribution the last Friday of the month. Voucher is required - pick up at the Food Pantry (open 10-3 Mon.-Thur.), St. John’s or the Human Resources Dept. Call 830-741-9291 for info.
Hondo Public Library May Activities
Tiny Tots: Tuesdays,10:30 a.m., for those up to 2 years, their parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Story Time: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m., for pre-K children, ages 3-5 approximately, their parents, grandparents and caregivers.
Cyber Owls: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., High school Team Cyber security practice.
Other Events and Activities:
TASTE OF THURSDAY: May 19, 10:30 a.m. Instant Pot cooking. (Facebook)
FRIDAY FACTS & FUN: Friday, May 27, 10:30 a.m., Facts on assorted subjects.
Games and Newspapers: Available in Senior Activity Center during library open hours.
AREA RESOURCES
Alamo Regional Transit
Offers a transportation system by appointment for seniors for a small fee. Call 866-889-7433.
Area Museums
• Medina County Museum 2202 18th St., Hondo, During the school year, Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; Memorial Day to Labor Day, Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. 830-741-3216.
Free admission.
• Shooting Star Museum
(Temporarily closed) Free admission. 6 mi. south of Castroville off FM 1343. Antique aircraft, cars, farm equipment, vintage clothing. 210-386-6038
Bullying
Website - www.stopbullying.gov
Cancer support
American Cancer Society’s resource room at Hondo Church of Christ provides info & services to cancer patients & their families including wigs, hats, prostheses and more. For appointments call 830-741-2228 or 830-931-4766.
Caregiver resources
Hondo Public Library. Supplies, literature & resources provided. 830-426-5333.
Community services
Community Council of South Central Texas Inc., 1204 17th St., 830-584-2100.
Driver’s license office
8366 FM 471 S, Castroville, 830-538-6334, Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri.
Emergency notification
Sign up now to receive text or email messages regarding emergencies at r.i-info.com/rc/arc. A link is also located on medinacountytexas.org.
Free clothing
Blessed Threads, Jesus Church, 2035 US 90, Castroville, Open anytime by appt. and to the community on the 3rd Saturday in Aug. / Dec., 9 a.m. - noon. 210-772-0720.
Free counseling
K’STAR Youth & Family Services, 1214 18th St., Ste. B3, Hondo; 830-202-6218. Individual /family counseling.
Free GED / ESL classes
South Texas Regional Training Ctr., 402 Carter St., Hondo, GED: Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m., Mon. & Wed., 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. ESL: Call 830-591-7385.
Hondo Public Library
2003 Ave. K, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 830-426-5333.
Medina Co. Food Pantry
1031 Ave. Y, Hondo. Now accepting donations (monetary and/or non-perishable food). Food distribution held last Friday of the month. Call Frances at 830-741-9291.
Medina Co. Health Unit
1206 15th St., Hondo. 830-741-6191.
Medina Senior Center/Meals on Wheels
Temporarily located at 1101 19th St., Suite 2, Hondo, Mon.-Fri., 8-1, MOW delivery to qualifying residents. For info call 830-741-6160.
Parenting Assistance
Providence Place, 6487 Whitby Rd., San Antonio. Email www.provplace.org., call or text 210-696-2410 for info.
Restore Reproductive Health
Provides compassionate, actionable assistance to people in the Medina County area who have or are experiencing sexual-related traumas. Counseling for victims of sexual assault, people who have experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, or men and women suffering post-abortion trauma. Call 830-426-1792.
Sabinal Public Library
311 N. Center St., Mon. & Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 830-988-2911. Check out our Facebook page for events.
Texas Ramp Project
Anyone in need of a ramp for use with a walker or wheelchair may apply for area assistance by calling 830-426-0624. Volunteers to assist in installing the ramps also needed.
Suicide Prevention
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1-800-273-8255(TALK)
Veterans Service Office
Hondo: 925 Ave. Y, Mon., 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-3 p.m., 830-741-6135.
Devine: 317 Hwy. 132 N, Wed. 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m., Thurs., 8:30-11:30 a.m., 830-665-8018.
Castroville: 8366 FM 471 S, Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4:30 p.m., Thur. 1-4:30 p.m., 830-355-2711.
Wesley Nurse
Free blood pressure and blood sugar checks, exercise classes, health education diaper program, and other community resources. 830-584-1760.
Websites
Medina County: medinacountytexas.org
City of Hondo: hondo-tx.org
Medina Regional Hospital: medinahospital.net
Young Hearts Matter: dating abuse awareness/prevention
For information on Teen Dating Abuse and Bullying, contact Southwest Family Life Centers, Inc. at their hotline 830-426-5131 or Texas Council on Family Violence at 800-525-1978.
CLUBS & MEETINGS
4-H programs
Contact Medina County Extension Ofc. 830-741-6180 or medina-TX@tamu.edu.
AARP
Hondo Chapter #2543 m
et at 9 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of the month at Hondo Public Library.
Al-Anon meeting
Heart of the Matter Al-Anon family support group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Braden Keller Center in Castroville.
Alcoholic Anonymous/Hondo Literature Study Group
Meets Thursdays, 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Hondo.
Amateur radio club
Medina Co. Amateur Radio Club, meets at Zion Lutheran Church, Castroville, 2nd Saturday, monthly, 9 a.m. 830-741-2474.
American Legion
•Hal Jones Post #128, 1208 21st St., Hondo; 3rd Mon. monthly, 7 p.m. Call 210-725-2126 or email BPrice3475@aol.com.
•Aguinaldo Pruneda Post #524, US 90 W, Hondo; last Thurs. of the month, 7 p.m. 210-219-8613.
Bereavement group
Meets at Cowboy Church in God’s Country, 374 CR 341, Hondo, 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly at 7 p.m. Open to anyone having difficulty coping with the loss of a loved one.
Boy/Cub Scouts
For Boy Scouts Troop 370, for info call 210-341-8611.
Fire companies
• Hondo Vol. Fire Co.
Station #1, 1309 Ave. Y, Meets 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Thurs. monthly, 7 p.m., Open to all.
Free exercise classes
First United Methodist Church of Hondo Fellowship Hall. Mon. and Wed., 1 p.m. 830-584-0300.
Girl Scouts Call 210-349-2404.
Hermann Sons meetings
Men’s Lodge 236-1, 1st Tues. monthly at 7 p.m.; Women’s Lodge 161-3, 2nd Tues. monthly at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall, 255 SH 173 N.
Dunlay Hermann Sons
Lodge 285 meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Hondo Art League
Corner of Harper and Vandenberg on the Hondo airbase, 4th Thurs., monthly 10 a.m. All level classes and workshops. 830-931-5565.
Hondo Garden Club
Meets at various locations, 2003 Ave. K, 2nd Friday monthly, 1 p.m., Sept.–May. 830-426-8077.
Hondo Hootenanny
Musicians gathering,1st Fri. monthly, 11 a.m., Bring covered dish & instruments. Contact Billie Cornelius 830-864-4018 for meeting locations.
Hondo Lions Club
Hondo Community/Senior Center, 1014 18th St., Wed., noon.
Hondo Masonic Lodge
Ave. Q, 2nd Monday monthly, 6:30-7:30 p.m., meal at 7 p.m., 210-416-2124.
Medina Co. Democrats
Meetings - 3rd Tuesday of month, 6 p.m. at the Braden Keller Center. Coffee & Conversation Fridays at 10 a.m. at El Charro, Hondo. www.medinademocrats.org.
Medina Co. Republicans
Meet quarterly. For info - www.medinacountyrepublicanparty.org/ or check their Facbook page. Call 830-931-1284.
Medina Co. Republican Women
Meetings - 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6 p.m., Hermann Sons Steak House, call 830-444-1613.
Narcotics Anonymous
Ultimate Weapon Group
Meetings will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Hondo Church of Christ, 2302 Avenue M, in the Annex (behind the main building, facing 23rd St.).
Narcotics Anonymous
Meets Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. at the Braden Keller Community Center, Castroville.
Order of the Eastern Star
Hondo Chapter #404, Masonic Lodge, 2607 Ave. Q, 3rd Mon. monthly, 7:30 p.m.
Red Hat Society
All ladies are welcome! Red Hat Society meets the 4th Tuesday each month at varying locations. Join them for a fun luncheon. For info call, 830-931-5426.
Rotary Club of Hondo-D’Hanis
Meets at Hermann Sons Steak House, US 90 E, Hondo, Thurs., 11:45 a.m. For more info: hondodhanisrotaryclub.org.
Sisters, Inc.
Meets 3rd Wed. monthly, 10 a.m. at various locations. Call 830-426-5889 for info.
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Camp #2254, Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Tues. monthly, 7 p.m., at the Hondo/Senior and Community Center, 1014 18th St.
TRTA-Huajilla Unit
Service organization of retired teachers. Meetings are held monthly September through May at various locations. Call 210-355-4472 for info.
VFW Post 3891
3006 Hwy.90 W, 2nd Tues., monthly, 7 p.m. 210-287-4707.
Weight loss support
(Resuming Oct. 2021)TOPS Chapter, FBC Hondo, 2400 Ave P (Family Life Center side of the building, opposite side from office).Thursdays weigh-in at 4:40-5:20 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. meeting. For info call 210-416-8205.