We’re getting excited as we make final preparations for Sunday’s All American Cookoff at Becker Vineyards. This will be the fourth annual July 4 cookoff at Becker’s and we will be raising funds for Habitat For Humanity. We always have large crowds at this cookoff so please plan to bring some throwdown chili as we’ll sell many tasting cups. If you can’t bring any chili, please bring an extra pot. We’ll have some chili for you.

This is also a great cookoff to do show. The public really enjoys their visits with the cooks.

Instead of meeting at the brewery for dinner this year, we’ll have a cooks’ party in the winery’s Tasting Room starting at 7:00 on Saturday night. There will be plenty of food and wine tasting for you. Hope you can join us.

There is no motorhome parking at the winery but there are plenty of nearby RV parks and motels. For more details, call Alan at 512-567-2835.

RESULTS and UPCOMINGS

“It's time once again for the Annual Hiley July 4th Potluck Bash. This is a Combination July 4th Celebration, July Birthdays, and the Ever Popular Anniversary Party. The festivities begin after Becker Cook-off on Sun July 4th. There is plenty of room for RVs with limited hook-ups. Please bring lawn chairs, beverages and swimsuits. All are welcome to come anytime during the weekend. Some are already scheduled to arrive on Fri evening. Questions please call Kim Hiley @ 210-286-4275 or email kdhiley@yahoo.com. Looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating July 4th and the Freedoms that we're so Blessed to have Thanks to our TROOPS !!!!!! God Bless them ALL !!!!!!!” Kim Hiley

POTPOURRI

Happy Birthday to Ira Duffield and Roy Huston.

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