Category: Events

Nomination Forms Available at local VFW Post 3966, Devine, TX
“The investment that a teacher makes in today’s youth will be the dividends we will all reap from future leaders!” – National VFW
VFW Post 3966 of Devine is seeking nominations for VFW Teacher of the Year at all three levels: elementary, middle, and high schools. (We need at least one nominee from each level.)
*All current certified/licensed teachers grades K-12 eligible (prior national winners excluded)
*Nomination can be submitted by themselves, fellow teachers, supervisors, family members, or
other interested individuals.
*To nominate, complete entry form, with a 1-page resume, or up to five pages of documentation of their teaching experience
*Judging criteria:
Citizenship: Encouraging/modeling good citizenship & community involvement

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October 9 at 7:00 pm at EMS building

The Medina County Emergency Services District # 4 will hold its regularly scheduled meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM on October 9, 2024 at the EMS station, 206 Dixon Dr. Devine, TX 78016.
An agenda has not been posted as of press time Tuesday morning, but would have to be posted by this Friday, October 4 end of the day on their website under ESD/ Agenda tab at medinacountyesd4.org
Jerry Beck has been approved by the Medina County Commissioners to take the vacant seat on the board.
The ESD4 decided to continue the contract with Allegiance at the last board meeting instead of starting their own EMS service at this time after a push back from the community about a proposed tax raise and unanswered questions.

Show and Sale Oct 19th

There will be a quilt show and sale on Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 10 am. To 2 pm. (rain or shine).
This is a free outdoor even with over 90 quilts on display. Quilts offered are from crib size to queen size.
All proceeds benefit not-for-profit Shooting Star Museum. For information call 210) 386-6038.

Devine Oct. 5

Gary Hobbs to headline live music
Live entertainment will take place all day Saturday, October 5, 2024 during the annual St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Octoberfest with accomplished Tejano artists Gary Hobbs headlining the evening concert opened up by Los Escorpiones Del Norte. Live entertainment also includes singer/songwriter Cheyenne Saenz of Von Ormy, Mariachis, Folklorico dancers, and square dancers round out the live entertainment. There will be a $5.00 entry fee only.
The festival includes food and drink booths and craft booths all day. BBQ Plates, family fun, children’s games and activities. A cash Bingo. Silent Auction. Corn hole.
The annual drawing with lots of nice prizes will take place Saturday as well. The grand prize is a Ford Maverick Truck donated by Chaparral Ford -Devine & Lytle. Tickets for the drawing are $10. The beautiful blue truck can be seen in the parking lot of the church daily with the sign on it “Win Me”. A list of the prizes are on the ticket which can be purchased at the church office or from parishioners.
St. Joseph’s is located at 108 S. Washington St., Devine, Texas.
Octoberfest will take place all day on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11:00 am to 11:30 pm.

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Sponsored by: Lytle Memorial VFW Post 12041
Thanks to the sponsorship of the Lytle Memorial VFW Post 12041, the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Lytle, TX on Sunday, October 13th, to the Lytle Memorial VFW Post 12041 Grounds located at 1425 FM 2790 with shows at 2:00 & 4:30 pm. C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 38 years. This authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus has been featured on the A&E Special: Under the Big Top, Nick News: On the Road with Circus Kids and most recently OETA’s Big Top Town. This year, we’re very excited to bring you our brand new 2024 performance featuring Big Cats presented by Trey Key, our Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze, 10th generation Loyal Bareback Horse Riders, the Perez Daredevil Duo on the Tight Rope and Wheel of Destiny, Elizabeth Ayala’s incredible foot juggling and hair hang and everyone’s favorite Circus Clown Leo Acton.
Everyone is invited to watch the Big Top rise! You’ll also get a chance to tour the grounds and get a behind-the-scenes look at our show! Learn about life on the road and the care our animals receive. Tent raising & Tour are only of the first day of the circus event.

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The long hot summer has not come to an end, but the calendar shows school starting and return to the events at the Shooting Star Museum. We are re-opening October 6th!! Open Sundays, 1 – 5 pm. Here’s what’s coming up!
Quilt Show and Sale – October 19th
The first even of this fall will be held in Castroville outside the Medina Valley Dental offices! The ladies have made many new Quilts for show and for sale. The Quilt Show and Sale will be Saturday October 19th from 10 am until 3 pm. Come out to see these beautiful masterpieces and perhaps find one that needs to live in your home!
Veterans Day show – Nov 10th – Cannon Shoot!!
The museum is again proud to have our Veterans Day event. Sunday Nov 10th we will be open early so that everyone can enjoy the “recreation” of WWI cease fire. Gate opens shortly after 9am so that you can walk the displays and watch the Fire Team prepare for firing the final shot at 11am.

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Tuesday, Oct. 1st

Natalia has been hosting National Night Out since 1985. The annual event has grown with hundreds in attendance. Along with free food, goodie bags and prizes there will be games for kids with local businesses to get aquatinted with. Our Natalia Police and Fire Departments will be there joined by Medina County Sheriff’s Office. The goal of NNO is to heighten crime and drug Prevention Awareness. We continue to strengthen neighborhood and community partnerships. The event is held every year at the Natalia Police Department, the entire block of 300 3rd Street from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Devine Little League is looking for members to join. They will be holding meeting on September 25 at 7:30 pm at the Devine Little League office. New board members will be voted on and a review of the Devine Little League Constitution.

Seeks Area Artists for Annual Show Sept. 28th in Lytle

Friendship Art Club calls area artists to participate in the 2024 Arts and Crafts Show on September 28 at Lytle Community Center. The annual show, which is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, offers artist booths, student exhibit, judged competition for adults and students, people’s choice competition, and a raffle.
Applications for booths are now available from Jane Brown (janebrown@satx,rr,com or 210-415-2546). The deadline for applications is Friday, September 13, and booth space is reserved when the fee ($25 for members, $35 for nonmembers) is paid. Artists may exhibit paintings, photography, and drawings as well as 3-D objects such as wood, metal, clay-plaster, jewelry, mosaic, stained glass, etc.
Both club artists and guest artists (nonmember) are eligible for the Judge’s Choice Competition, and entries will be submitted on September 27 from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. No entries can be submitted after 2:00 pm. All entries for the competition must have been completed in the last three years, be wired for hanging, and meet criteria of originality and artistic technique. The People’s Choice Award is determined by votes of the public attending the show. Entries in the student exhibit will be judged separately.
The show, open to everyone, is free, and voting by the public is also free. The raffle includes some 25 items. Raffle tickets are $2.00, and they can be purchased at the door or from art club members.
Food trucks will be on site during the show, and the club has a hospitality booth.