Angels Above The Creek Lodge

We here at the Angel’s Lodge Would like to take a moment and thank everyone who has stayed with us over the last year!

As a special thank you we are offering specials to our loyal guests!

Book any weekend (Friday & Saturday) in January with a two night minimum stay and receive both night at weekday rates.

Or for those of you who it’s easier to travel during the week we have a special for you too!

Book a two story suite any two nights Sunday through Thursday and receive it at the price of a 1 level room.

Or book on of our 1 level rooms for 2 nights and receive the third night free! *Some restriction do apply*

**All reservations must be made between 12/1/2009-12/31/2009 in order to be valid**
*Must be a new reservation*
**Book early as rooms are limited**

****MUST MENTION COUPON BEFORE RESERVATION IS MADE****

Happy New Year!
Two Volkssport Walks to be held on Thursday and Friday
A Memorial Volkssport Walk will be held Thursday, Dec 31 noon till 2:00 from St. Joseph’s Halle 212 W. San Antonio St. Later walkers will meet at 11:00 p.m. at the Halle for the Midnight Volkssport Walk that begins at midnight. For info call 830-992-2053.
Area New Year’s Eve Dances / Celebrations
Local venues with live music catering to New Year’s Eve revelers on Wednesday, December 31 include:
Auslander Biergarten & Restaurant – 323 E. Main St., Fredericksburg; no cover; 8:00 p.m.; music by The Mighty Orq. 830-997-7714 / www.theauslander.com

Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse – 305 W. Main St., Fredericksburg; $50 per person; dinner, dancing and champagne toast at midnight; music by Jay Boy Adams & The Roadhouse Scholars. 830-997-0485 / www.crossroadssaloonandsteakhouse.com

Hangar Hotel Officer’s Club – 155 Airport Rd., Fredericksburg; no cover; doors open at 5:00 p.m.; music starting at 8:00 p.m. by the Bill Smallwood Band. 830-997-9990 / www.hangarhotel.com

Hilltop Cafe – 10661 N US Highway 87, Fredericksburg; reservations required; two dinner seatings; music by the Texas All Stars. 830-997- 8922 / www.hilltopcafe.com

Hondo’s on Main – 312 W. Main St., Fredericksburg; no cover; 8:00 p.m.; music by the Dust Devils. 830-997-1633 / www.hondosonmain.com
Inn on Barons Creek – 308 S. Washington St., Fredericksburg; $100 per person; fund-raiser for the Morning Rotary Club; music by the Spare Parts band; enjoy good food, champagne, dancing. 830-456-2735
Luckenbach Texas— RR 1376 off Hwy 290, Luckenbach; reserved seats $35/single or $50/couple and general admission $30/single or $40/couple; 9:00 p.m.; concert, dance, champagne toast and balloon drop; music by Mike Blakely y Los Whiskey Traders. 830-997-3224 / www.luckenbachtexas.com .
Pedernales Cellars—2916 Upper Albert Rd off Hwy 290 E, Stonewall; no cover; music by Lonnie Lett; food and wine available for purchase. 830-644-2037 / Silver Creek Beer Garden & Grille —310 E. Main St, Fredericksburg; no cover; music by Josh Dodds and Quincy Harper. 830-990-4949 / www.silvercreekfbg.com

Tin Star Ranch— Off RR 965 on Crabapple Rd., Fredericksburg; $20 per person/$35 couple; doors open at 6:00 p.m.; music by the Raggedy Cats from 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.; food and drink are available. 830- 685-3464 / www.tinstarranch.com

Turner Club— 103 W. Travis, Fredericksburg; $15 per person; 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.; music by Bubba Littrell and the Melody Mustangs; 830- 997-3936
Torre di Pietra Winery to host Cook-off on Friday
Grab some good luck in 2010 by eating black eyed peas at Torre di Pietra Winery’s 4^th Annual Black Eyed Pea &Cornbread Cook-off at the winery on Hwy 290 on Friday, January 1 from 10:00-6:00 Enjoy live music beginning at 2:00 p.m. featuring the Almost Patsy Cline Band. For information, call 830-644-2829

January’s First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg is next Friday, 1/8/2010
Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg will be held on the second Friday, January 8.
Last Week for Eisbahn Ice Skating fun
The Eisbahn Ice Skating Rink, located at the Marktplatz on the 100 block of Main St. in Fredericksburg, will close for the season on Sunday, January 3.
Hunting Season at Enchanted Rock begins on Sunday
Scheduled hunts will be held at Enchanted Rock on Sunday, January 3 beginning at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, January 8 until 2:00 p.m. As a result, the park will be closed these days to visitors. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is located at 16710 RR 965, 18 miles north of Fredericksburg. For information, call 830-685-3636 or visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/calendar/?calpage=s0049 .
Rockbox Theater closed through January 14
Rockbox Theater will be closed through January 14 as cast and crew enjoys an annual two-week vacation. Rockbox Theater will kick- off its “Funtabulous” 2010 season on Friday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m.

We here at the Angel’s Lodge Would like to take a moment and thank everyone who has stayed with us over the last year!

As a special thank you we are offering specials to our loyal guests!

Book any weekend (Friday & Saturday) in January with a two night minimum stay and receive both night at weekday rates.

Or for those of you who it’s easier to travel during the week we have a special for you too!

Book a two story suite any two nights Sunday through Thursday and receive it at the price of a 1 level room.

Or book on of our 1 level rooms for 2 nights and receive the third night free! *Some restriction do apply*

**All reservations must be made between 12/1/2009-12/31/2009 in order to be valid**
*Must be a new reservation*
**Book early as rooms are limited**

****MUST MENTION COUPON BEFORE RESERVATION IS MADE****

Merry Christmas!

Becker Vineyards to host Boxing Day Celebration on Saturday
    Boxing Day is based on a tradition from Feudal England when ladies and lords of the manor treated their serfs to boxed meals the day after Christmas.  Becker Vineyards will bring that tradition somewhat to life on Saturday, December 26 when it hosts its Boxing Day Celebration from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the winery on Jenschke Lane off Hwy 290 E.  On tap will be fireside readings of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Yuletide music, and holiday hors d’oeuvres.  This event is complimentary.  For information, call 830-644-2681, ext. 201 or visit www.beckervineyards.com .

Zweite Weihnachten this Saturday
    The German Club will celebrate the German tradition of Zweite Weihnachten or Second Christmas on Saturday, December 26 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the GCHS offices at 312 W. San Antonio.  Enjoy good food, drink, music and fellowship at this free event.  For details, call 830-990-4621.

Auslander’s Winterfest 2009 kicks off on Saturday
    Enjoy five nights of great music when the Auslander Biergarten and Restaurant kicks off its Winterfest 2009 Saturday, December 26 through Wednesday, December 30, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are general admission for $10 and $15 and reserved seating is also available.  This popular Fredericksburg venue is located at 323 E. Main St.  For information, call 830-997-7714. For schedule and to purchase tickets online, log on to www.theauslander.com .

Last Minute Shopping Ideas
    Looking for something unique for a holiday gift and wanting to support a local historic preservation organization?  Don’t forget to check out the new museum shop at the National Museum of the Pacific War at 311 E. Austin St. or the gift shop at the Pioneer Museum at 325 W. Main St.  And the gift shop at the Visitor Information Center at the LBJ State and National Historical Parks near Stonewall also offers a great selection of regional books and gift items.

Holiday Decorations
     The City of Fredericksburg’s holiday decorations, including the Christmas Pyramid, will be illuminated through January 6 – Epiphany.

Lady Bird Johnson Headstone now in place at LBJ National Park
     Russ Whitlock, superintendent for the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, has announced that Mrs. Johnson’s headstone was unveiled during a small ceremony this past weekend at the Johnson Cemetery and is now available for viewing.

Grape Creek Old Fashioned BBQ Restaurant now open    
     Barbecue lovers take note:  Grape Creek Old Fashioned BBQ and Taqueria is open for business at 10207 E. Hwy 290 between Fredericksburg and Stonewall.  Serving hours are Sunday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.  For information, call 830-997-5678.

Restaurants Open Christmas and Church lists are now available      
     The Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau has available for e-mail delivery lists consisting of restaurants open on Christmas Day and of area churches holding Christmas services.  Please call 830-997- 6523 or send via e-mail your request for lists to visitorinfo@fbgtx.org .

Limited Rockbox Theater performances this weekend due to holiday
     Rockbox Theater will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday.  The theater will open again on Saturday, December 26 at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 27 for its final holiday season shows at 1:30 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m.  For tickets and information, call (830)997-7625 or toll-free 1-866-349-6688 or log on to www.rockboxtheater.com .

Visitor Information Center Holiday Hours
     The Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center will close at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve and be closed on Christmas Day.  We will be open regular hours on Saturday of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and extended hours on Sunday, December 27, are from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to accommodate our holiday visitors.