HONDO BLURBS, AREA RESOURCES, CLUBS & REGULAR MEETINGS

 

 

BLURBS

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.


Surviving the Holidays
When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful.  Please join us for our Surviving the Holidays seminar on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at New Fountain United Methodist Church, 2980 FM 2676, Hondo, TX; 830-426-4219.  The seminar is free, and all those who have lost a loved one are welcome.


Retired teachers to meet
The Huajilla Unit of Texas Retired Teachers will hold a Christmas social on Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.  at First Methodist Church of Devine. Members may participate in a gift exchange ($5-$10 gift) if they choose.


Pearl Harbor Day event
at The Raye Theatre, Hondo. Tuesday Dec. 6m at 7PM. Will be showing the movie Tora, Tora, Tora in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day. Free to the public.


Hondo Hootenanny
Potluck lunch and music at 11 a.m. on the 1st Friday of the month at Hondo Community Center.


Prayer Service
every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the MC Sheriff Dept. also at 8:30 a.m. at  Veterans Memorial Square.


Hondo Public Library 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.
Cyber Owls: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., high school Team Cyber Security practice.
RAD TX -
O.W.L. / Older, Wiser, Living -.
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.

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CLUBS & MEETINGS

**Check With Your Group For Meeting Changes/Information   

 

Hondo Farmers Market

2nd and 4th Fridays in June thru Nov., at Veterans Memorial Park, from 4 - 7 p.m.   

 

Rotary Club of Hondo-D’Hanis

Meets at 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at the Hondo Public Library, at 12 noon. Guests are welcome. For more info call 830-444-0254.

 

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. 

 

Prayer Service

every Tuesday at 7:30 at the MC Sheriff Dept. also at 8:30 a.m. at  Veterans Memorial Square.  

 

Hondo Hootenanny

Potluck lunch and music at 11 a.m. on the 1st Friday of the month at Hondo Community Center. 

 

San Antonio Food Bank Distribution (SAFB)

is to be held at the Medina County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Nov. 8, with the gates to open for distribution at 10 a.m.  Clients will need to enter the fairgrounds off of Carter Street.  Clients need to pre-register by calling the SAFB at 210-337-3663. 

 

Hondo Public Library 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. 

Cyber Owls: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m., high school Team Cyber Security practice.  

Family Movie Night - 

RAD TX - 

O.W.L. / Older, Wiser, Living - Games and Newspapers: Available in Senior Activity Center during library open hours.