Category: Events

Devine Food Pantry is seeking to locate people in our community who can use the extra bread, pastries, vegetables, fruit we receive. When we have an over-abundance, we would like to get it into the hands of those who need it.
These items will be available as long as supplies exist on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 11:00-1:00. Come to the dock and make your request of the volunteer workers there. If the door is shut, give is good knock.
These items will also be available as long as supplies exist on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 and 1:00. Come in through the front door and ask for Karen about getting “extra food.” She will direct you how to receive the food you are requesting based on our supplies at the time.

By Kayleen Holder- Editor
The Thru Project in San Antonio has put together a “Heart Gallery” of 30 South Texas kiddos waiting for adoption. In this project, professional photographers volunteer their time to capture more than just a photo, but each individual child’s unique personality on camera.
Posters with photos and information about each child are set out on easels in the traveling “heart galleries”.
The Thru Project would love to bring their heart gallery to Devine, and we are seeking businesses and churches willing to host 4-5 of the children’s photos for 2 weeks this DECEMBER. The photos are 18×24 pictures on easels.
Together, we should be able to accommodate all and help with this important mission.
Just a little space needed, and it’s a great way to help find children the forever homes they deserve.
If you are interested contact The Devine News 830-665-2211. Or contact Kayleen Holder on Facebook to sign up.

Giveaway Wednesday, Nov. 27

All Lytle Senior Citizens, please join Gonzaba and MS & Associates for a Thanksgiving Kit Giveaway on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Lytle Community Center. They will also be raffling turkeys and State Representative Henry Cuellar will be present. 
This is a walk up event after all. Must be 62 years or older.

Natalia ISD’s golf club has grown and they are asking for any pre-owned clubs you no longer use if you’d like to donate to Natalia youth students?
Any donations no matter the club would be greatly appreciated!!

First Wednesday Bingo
No Bingo the Night Before Thanksgiving

VFW Post 3966 will have a $1000 Pull Tab on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. The $1000 Pull Tab is a monthly occurrence on the “First Wednesday” of the month. VFW Bingo has moved to Wednesdays every week. There is no Thursday Bingo currently.
There will be no Bingo on Wednesday, November 27 due to Thanksgiving.
Bingo was moved to Wednesdays so that it did not conflict with middle school and high school JV and freshman youth sports. Fall normally has smaller crowds and it is hoped that this move will increase attendance. Despite the smaller fall season attendance, the Post has maintained full pay outs for Bingo. If attendance increases, we will have larger jackpots.
As a charitable organization, bingo profits go to support veteran aid programs and community organizations.
Pull Tab sales start around 6 pm. Regular bingo starts at 7 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Food, snacks and drinks are available so come early and get a good seat.

Monday, December 2

There will be a San Antonio Food Bank Distribution on Monday, December 2, 2024 at VFW Post 3966 in Devine. The Post is located at 211 W. College Ave., Devine, TX 78016 across from the U.S. Post Office.
Registration for the distribution starts at 7 am. Food distribution starts at 9 am. Food Distribution is first come, first served and only while supply lasts. The line starts at the entrance to the VFW parking lot.
To find other distribution locations and dates or to determine your eligibility, go online to “safoodbank.org”.

Trash collections will be adjusted to accommodate the holidays. Collection services will be delayed by one day for each holiday, with regular schedules resuming the following week.
Thanksgiving holiday collection normally on Thursday will be on Friday, November 28 instead. Regular Friday Collection will be on Saturday, Nov. 30. No change for normal Saturday collection.
Christmas collection will follow the same pattern. If you get regular pickup on Wednesday it will done the next day on Thursday, December 26. Regular Thursday pickup will be on Friday, Dec 27 and Friday pickup will be on Saturday.
New Year’s Day will be collected on January 2. Thursday’s regular collection will be done on Friday, Jan3 and Fridays will be done on Saturday, January 4.

Every year Lytle holds its Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Hayride. The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th at the Lytle Community Center. Santa arrives at the Community Center to turn on the lights at the Community Center and Main Street. After the lighting, Santa accompanies the children and their guardians on his hayride.
The 2024 Annual Christmas Lighting and Santa’s Hayride will start loading trailers at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 19031 Priest Blvd., Lytle, Tx.
Admission is $1.00 or one canned good.
For information call 830-709-3692.
Please also join us at the Shops of Lytle at 15126 Main Street where we will have Santa’s Workshop with events for the kids to include an Ornament Workshop, the North Pole Post Office and Gingerbread Bakery.
The event is brought to you by the City of Lytle, Lytle Chamber of Commerce, Pena Family, Patriot Automotive, Lytle VFW Post 12041 and HEB Plus.

National Wreaths Across America Day

The Current Events Club is proud to sponsor Wreaths Across America for the third year. Members are soliciting sponsorships from the public for the approximately 680 wreaths needed for veterans’ graves in Evergreen and St Joseph. Wreaths are $17 each and sponsorships are available through our website at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/TX1147P, QR code below, or by contacting a Current Events Club member. There is still time to sponsor wreaths before this year’s ceremony.
On Saturday, December 14th, a ceremony honoring our veterans will take place at 11 am under the oak tree between Evergreen and St. Joseph cemeteries. Current Events Club members and community volunteers will then place a wreath decorated with a simple red bow on veteran’s graves. Volunteers are still needed. If you or your organization would like to volunteer at this event, contact WAA coordinators Martha Wall (210-213-5620) or Linda Kreinhop (713-562-7504).
Thank you for helping the Current Events Club and Wreaths Across America to reach its mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.

The Medina County Jr. Livestock Show will have a drawing where prizes include a 2025 Kawasaki Mule SX and cash prizes on Jan. 25, 2025.
The Kawasaki Mule has a value of $8,799.00. The second and third place prizes are gift cards worth $750 and $250.
Participants do not need to be present at the drawing to win.
Winner of the grand prize are responsible for additional fees. See local students who have tickets for sale.