Celebrating 126 Years of Serving the communities of Devine, Natalia, Lytle, Bigfoot, and Moore in Medina, Frio, and Atascosa Counties
“Guaranteed to make your heart happy.”
Could you spare 1-2 hours? Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteers who can drive a route for approximately 1-2 hours delivering meals and a welcome smile to senior citizens in Medina County.
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John J. Ciavarra Elementary will host their annual Head Start/Pre-K Enrollment and Registration April16 & 17, 2024 at Ciavarra Elementary, 112 N. Bentson Dr., Devine, TX 78016.
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Spring Fundraiser May 11th to benefit
The Devine Wesleyan Fellowship will be holding their Spring Fundraiser on May 11 to raise funds for Dollars for Scholars. We will be serving pulled pork, cole slaw, green beans and a drink for $12. The meal will be served at the Community Center starting at 11am until 2pm or sold out with eat in or takeout available.
Jada is a very happy and fun teen who enjoys being outdoors. She likes being out on adventures and loves getting her hair done.
At 14 years of age, Jada can be independent and will try to accomplish tasks by herself. She likes to explore and learn new things every day. Jada is open-minded and willing to try new things.
Thea loves waking up and taking care of her chickens every morning. The SRD dog will help make sure she can be more independent and do the things she loves.
BBQ, Silent Auction, Live Music April 20
Thea Marie Keskinen-Burke a cheerful, adorable, six-year-old girl, and a source of joy to everyone she meets, has been given the “Gift of Hope” this year. Thea has never met a person she could not make smile. She loves God, her family, and her animals. It shines through in everything she does.
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As DHS Seniors of 2024 conclude their public education, various community groups are celebrating their success with parties in their honor. Wednesday, April 10, begins the festivities with an after-school ice cream social hosted by the Current Events Club at 302 W. Benton Avenue.
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Ever one is invited to attend this free community gardening activity, Get Out & Grow, in Devine from 10:00 am to 12 pm noon on Saturday, April 13.
It is a gardening activity for the family, all ages welcome, with teachings led by Gro More Gardens, the Whitakers, from Devine.
It is sponsored by GroMore Gardens, Texas WIC Medina County, and SNAP, USDA, putting health foods within reach.
It will be hosted at the Medina County WIC office, 317 State Highway 132 North, Devine, Tx. For more information, please call 830-741-6144. Come join the fun, and Get Out and Grow!
By Susan Himes
April is National Gardening Month, so if you’re not already a gardener, now is the perfect time to try your hand at developing a green thumb. Experienced gardeners, in addition to “spring cleaning,” may want to learn a new skill or expand the scope of their gardens.
The Bigfoot Wallace Museum will be having our annual Birthday Celebration for Bigfoot Wallace, Saturday, April 13th starting at 9:00 a.m. We will be serving a meal that includes 2 hot dogs, chips, a soda, and a cupcake for $7; or, 1 hot dog, chips, a soda, and a cupcake for $4. We will also have a Bake Sale and we will be selling our museum t-shirts, caps, cookbooks, and post-cards. We are a non-profit and all donations are greatly appreciated to maintain and improve our museum. We are located at F.M. 472 and F.M. 462. We look forward to seeing you there.
Paul and Sandra Reed, of Devine, are here to offer a helping hand to families in need.
“I got a TBI (traumatic brain injury) in 2018, and after seeing how much the community supported us at that difficult time, my wife decided to start this charity to give back,” Mr. Reed said.
“Divine Blessings is happy to help with families struggling with medical bills or loss from a house fire, and we also help the homeless,” Reed adds.
You can reach out to us at 830-741-1061 (Sandra) or 210-355-0132 (Paul).
