The Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America will be meeting Thursday, Jan. 8 to hear Stephen Brueggerhoff speak on Restoring Diversity to Soil with Native Plants. The talk will take place at St. John’s UCC at 516 North Colorado St. in Burton at 10 a.m. There will be coffee and snacks beginning at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Find out more at herbsocietypioneer. org.
Round Top-Carmine ISD The second semester begins Wednesday, Jan. 7. Another holiday is coming up in a few weeks on Monday, Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Save the date for Saturday, Feb. 7, for the “Small School, Big Hearts” dinner, auction, and family dance party at the Round Top Rifle Hall! Tickets are $20. More information can be found at rtceducationfoundation.org.
Round Top Rifle Hall
The Monday Night Hamburger Social is the first, second, and third Monday of the month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a hearty hamburger, “The Rooster” – a breaded chicken sandwich with a tangy special sauce, hotdogs, or chili dogs. French fries or onion rings are also available. All proceeds benefit the RTRA.
The first annual fundraising gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 28. Guests will enjoy a steak dinner, live auction, and dance. Both tables and single tickets are available. Visit rtsvp.org to reserve your table or ticket.
Round Top Family Library The 2026 Chili Cook-Off is coming up Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Round Top Rifle Hall. There are five categories in which chilis will be judged on: RTFL’s Traditional Chili Division, Open Division, People’s Choice Aware, Best in Showmanship, and RTC Junior vs. Senior Class Chili. For more information, or to register to compete, visit ilovetoread.org.
Festival Hill
The Paul English Jazz Quartet will be a the Festival Concert Hall Saturday, Jan. 17 beginning at 3 p.m. Enjoy music from Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Bill Evans, and more, as well as original music by each of the members. Lunch is available with reservations. Visit festivalhill. org to purchase your tickets or to learn more.
Antiques & Design Show The annual winter show will be Thursday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 25. Several seasonal venues will be open for the long weekend in addition to year-round shops, restaurants and bars.
St. Paul Lutheran Church St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby services are at 8 a.m. Fellowship, Coffee, and Sunday School follow at 9:30 a.m. Game Day is held the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. Quilting is held the third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
St. Martin’s Catholic Church St. Martin holds monthly Mass the first Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar.
St. John’s Lutheran Church St. John’s is part of the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. They meet for Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m.
RT Christian Fellowship Round Top Church meets at 8:45 a.m. for Bible Study, followed by a 10 a.m. service.
St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church Saint Cecilia’s meets Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets for worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Celebrations
Happy birthday to Ronnie Jahnz, Mary Leitko – Jan. 2; Blake Goehring – Jan. 4; Tina Morrow, Joke Bergen, Barnell Albers – Jan. 5; Kelly Bauerkemper – Jan. 6.
Happy New Year. Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026.
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