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PLEASE NOTE: Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Meal is cancelled due to widespread illnesses! However, Heritage Funeral Home of San Saba is offering a free meal but you must call them at 325/372-3923 by NOVEMBER 20TH. You must pick up your meal by Tuesday, November 24th.
Community Thanksgiving Service - on November 22nd at First Presbyterian Church has been cancelled (with sad hearts). We pray that your Thanksgiving will be blessed!
The San Saba County Historical Museum - is now open Saturdays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Masks required and are available if yours is forgotten.
Advent Bible Study: “The Wonder of Christmas” - Once you believe, anything is possible. First Presbyterian Church - EOC - San Saba, November 11 & 18 and December 2, 9, & 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited. Reverend John Alsbrooks.
Pecan Capital Trade Days - next date is December 5th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on the square. For vendor space, call 325-372-4029 or 512-406-1020.
ONGOING EVENTS/MEETINGS
San Saba County Historical Commission – meets the first Tuesday of the month at the Rylander Library beginning at 1:00 p.m. Their meetings are open to all who are interested in San Saba County history.
San Saba Garden Club meetings – The Club meets at 2:00 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at the Historic Mill Pond Building, 1107 East Commerce. Initial meeting September 1st. Prospective members warmly welcomed. For more information, contact <rjkillion@centex.net>.
Bible Study Fellowship – The San Saba Women’s BSF Group began a new study on Thursday, September 17th. This year’s study, Genesis, is a timely study of new beginnings. The study introduces central themes of the Bible such as creation and redemption. The audience is God’s chosen people, the Israelites. For more info., go to mybsf.org or www.bsfinternational.org. You may register online or contact Julie Sloan at pjs@centex.net or 325/372-3215 (hm) or 325/372-7392 (c).
Griefshare at San Saba’s First Baptist Church - It hurts to lose someone – don’t go through the grief process alone! Griefshare begins Monday, September 14th, at 6:00 p.m. For information, call Kay at 325/205-2404 or Paula at 254/702-0466.
Trailhead Chapel Time - Radio Broadcast: Sunday thru Friday - 7 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 7 p.m., on KRNR 100.5 and internetradio.com (search KRNR)
The San Saba River City Band - rehearsals are suspended until further notice due to COVID. For info: call Bill Grusendorf at 372-5821; Dwayne Bishop at 325-372-7491, or Rebecca Whitley at 325-372-1316.
Algerita Cemetery needs donations for maintenance of grounds from the damage of hailstorm and rain. Please send donations (or memorial contributions for loved ones) to: M. Spears, 810 W. Sunset St., San Saba, TX 76877, or City National Bank, P.O. Box 98, San Saba, TX 76877
San Saba County First Responder Organization is accepting memorials for loved ones. Send to San Saba County FRO, Box 293, Cherokee, TX 76832. Include name of person being memorialized or honored, address for memorial to be sent, and your name and address.
Alcoholics Anonymous - If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call 325-261-3511.
Blood Drive by Baylor Scott & White Health - Blood drives scheduled for 2021: January 12th, March 30th, June 29th, September 28th, and November 30th.
Central Texas Food Bank - San Saba County food distribution to people in need 2 times/month on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, at San Saba’s Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Please call the Hotline at 512-684-2559 to check if inclement weather or holidays will affect the normal schedule.
Dove Project - Individual Counseling, Legal Aid, & more. Guidance and assistance for domestic violence victims - contact Dove Project at 325-372-4357.
Help a child have a safe childhood. Report child abuse if you see it occurring. The hotline is (800) 252-5400 or report it online at <www.txabusehotline.org>.
Never Surrender Cancer Foundation of San Saba County - to assist cancer patients with travel expenses relating to cancer treatments. For an application, contact Donna or Karen at 325-372-2961 or pick up an application at Commercial National Bank. You can mail your donation to: P.O. Box 995, San Saba 76877; or drop it off at Commercial National Bank.
Hill Country Bible Church Celebrates Recovery - every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at 417 E. Wallace St., San Saba, TX. For info, call 325-205-3395.
San Saba County Historical Ornament Series has 12 ornaments - available at Rylander Library.
Honor your loved one with a memorial to The Friends of Rylander Memorial Library. A donation of any amount can be made to the Friends and will be used to carry out the Summer Reading Program for Elementary students and teens. Contact Samantha Vargas, Librarian, at Rylander Library (325-372-3079) for more information.
CTCADA - adolescent intervention & treatment programs. Education, individual counseling, family therapy, group counseling & referral. For efforts to prevent or intervene in youth alcohol & drug abuse, call 254-690-4455.
AA Steps and Traditions - every Thursday, 7:00 p.m., First Baptist Church fellowship hall.
San Saba County Ministerial Alliance Helpline: call (325)372-5259, leave name and number, then briefly state your need. Your request will be reviewed and acted upon at the next weekly meeting.
Gospel Singing at Shiloh Church - 4th Sunday each month at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Five miles north of Richland Springs on FM 45.