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“This was a difficult decision as this is a staple of community entertainment and nonprofit fundraising. The health and safety of our players and volunteers is paramount. We look forward to reopening as soon as we are permitted and the risk has been reduced,” Bingo Chairman Dennis Birchall said.
A significant portion of Legion bingo profits are distributed to other local non-profits such as Boy Scout Troop 146, Volunteer Fire Departments, EMS, and others.
Please call 830-796-7528 for more information.
The Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department bingo, normally held on Friday nights, has also been suspended until further notice. Please look for future announcements on social media and newspapers.
American legion post 157 bandera, texas. 'children & youth' raffle tickets every weds at legion hall & ham rodeo march 13-14 - legion hall 205 12th st open every weds 10 am -10 pm coffee - crumpets - voter registration - info - connections!! The weekly Wednesday night bingo hosted by the Bandera American Legion Post 157 has been postponed in the interest of safety for both players and volunteers. The City of Bandera issued guidance limiting the number of occupants/players to 56: half the authorized building occupancy.
- From left, bingo buddies Stephen Burgess, Theresa Hoyos and Lisa Prindle mark their cards during last Friday’s bingo night benefitting the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The event had been cancelled for several months due to COVID-19. “We reall
The Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) turned 50 this year, but will have to wait for a birthday party said Fire Chief Brandon Lee.
The 35-year member of Pipe Creek VFD explained that any celebration will have to wait for more progress in fighting Covid-19, like the new vaccines being delivered.
“We hope to celebrate the 50th year a little later in 2021. The virus has affected our fundraising like other volunteer fire departments in the county and beyond, but we are doing the best we can,” he said.
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One of the main fundraisers is Friday night bingo at the VFD site.
Bingo Chairperson Mae Vion Meyer said the popular event, cancelled for some time in the wake of COVID-19, helps make loan payments on the fire department’s rolling stock, such as fire trucks.
“Our bingo was closed from March to August and we could not have a food drive fundraiser in 2020,” said the chairwoman, elaborating that it has been tough on revenue and older members of the community.
Myers and Lee both said a number of older residents look forward to the weekly event more for the fellowship than money, and the months-long shutdown was hard on them.
Last Friday, event bingo buddies Stephen Burgess, Theresa Hoyos and Lisa Prindle were at the Bingo Hall table ready for a fun night.
“We really look forward to Friday because it has many benefits, mostly getting to be with friends, family and neighbors in the community,” Burgess said.
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The Pipe Creek VFD service area encompasses 81 square miles with nearly 4,500 households within that area.
It also provides mutual aid to other departments in surrounding areas in Bandera County and mutual aid to Kendall and Medina County and the Helotes/Bexar County area.
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Pipe Creek VFD dates back to 1970. With the help of donations from the community, the first firehouse was built by ten members.
They purchased a 1950 Chevrolet truck from a flea market and proceeded to build the pump and tank themselves to complete the first official fire truck.
Now, the 50-yearold Pipe Creek VFD is equipped to handle structure fires (resident and business), motor vehicle accidents, high-angle and technical rescue, water rescue and recovery via dive and swift water teams, school fire safety training and pipeline accidents.
The department also provides support for wildland fires, spills, medical helicopter landing zones and more.