Please mark your calendars now for 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 15th! The Mason Star Gazers and the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library are bringing author and amateur astronomer Paul Derrick to guide us on “A Journey into Outer Space: What’s Out There to See?” Mr. Derrick will speak in the Stribling Room of the library, located at 410 Post Hill Street.
The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library is sponsoring a free showing of the documentary Symphony of the Soil at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Odeon Theater.
“Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting-edge science, the film is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating ...
For the 13th year, Lamplight Design held their art competition reviewing art created by Mason High School students. This year’s judges included Rachel and Kyle Martin, Deborah Hofmann, Dayna Haines, and Elisha Vierus. Always impressed by the student’s creativity, the judges selected a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention.
A junior in High School, Jill Donop was given 1st Place earning her a prize of $100.00.
Nearly 100 people attended the Mason County Historical Commission presentation on Sunday, April 23rd at the Eckert Community Center. Guest speaker was Dr. Matthew Tippens of New Braunfels sharing from his book, “Turning Germans into Texans: World War I and the Assimilation and Survival of German Culture in Texas, 1900-1930).
The meeting began with a flag ceremony led by local Boy Scouts of Troop 281, and the afternoon ended with a 21-gun salute and taps by local American Legion members.
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If you are interested in applying for the 2018 Habitat house, plan to attend the meetings scheduled for May 23, June 6 and June 13, 2017 at the Eckert Community Center. The meetings begin at 6:00 and you must attend a minimum of two meetings to be considered. If you have questions, contact Nanci Gibbons at 210-240-4299.
It’s that time again--Mason County Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the McHale Ranch. Thanks to the generosity of John McHale and Chris Mattsson, the event will take place in a pecan grove nestled between Honey Creek and the ranch headquarters.
The evening will begin with a wine tasting and, for the first time, a craft beer tasting.
Last week, the Cowgirl golf team headed to the Regional Golf Tournament in Corpus Christi. The Cowgirl team was made up by seniors; Kym Danz, Jodie Evans, Margaret Graves, Steeley Smith and Freshman Kenzie Ake. The Cowgirls were hoping to play well enough to make it to State for the third year in a row.
Margaret has been our tournament leader in past tournaments but faltered a bit on the opening round with a score of 101.
Saturday April 29, 2017, 5 - 7 p.m. behind Santo’s. Even with the gale force winds and the cool front that hit Saturday afternoon, had 5 vendors and a good amount of friends and neighbors came out to check out what everyone had to sell.
Buenna Tierra Farms had their great variety of fresh vegetables.
Camps Nursery - with many Native Plants and cactus.
Cinnamon Roll Wreath
courtesy: Tasty.com
Sheila found this recipe while looking for something entirely different! It sounded quick, easy and practical, and the resulting cinnamon rolls were the best we’ve ever had! This is one you really need to try.
Ingredients:
1 roll of refrigerated pizza dough
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, softened
For the icing:
4 ounces of cream cheese (optional)
4 tablespoons melted b ...
