DRIPPING MONDAY: THE WEEK AHEAD (AND BEYOND)
Hays County is planning intersection improvements (a left turn lane) on RR 12 at Sports Park Road in Dripping Springs. Interested citizens are invited to attend a public meeting to review the proposed improvement plans on Thursday, from 6:00PM to 7:30PM at the Pct. 4 Office, 195 Roger Hanks Parkway. Roadway construction is expected to begin no later than Summer 2011 and completed no later than Summer 2012.
On Saturday, Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs hosts the Second Annual Dog Day Fair at Harrison Ranch Park from 9:00AM - Noon. The free event will feature rescue organizations, local vets, groomers, trainers and other pet services. Bring your four-legged family members for agility course demonstrations, grooming techniques, and more. Visit dogdays.hcbcds.com for additional information.
The Dripping Springs Farmers Market also continues on Saturday from 9:00AM - Noon. To receive the latest market updates, sign up here .
(and beyond)
September 2010
DRIPPING WITH TASTE
Saturday, September 11 @ Noon – 7:00PM
Creekside Pavilion in Driftwood
Food and wine festival benefiting the Dripping Springs Visitors Center.
A MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR
Sunday, September 12 @ 3:30PM
Downtown Dripping Springs
The Heritage Circle will host a narrated walking retrospective of Mercer Street that kicks off at 103 Old Fitzhugh Road, known locally as the Old Masonic Lodge, and known much earlier (1881), as the Dripping Springs Academy. There, attendees will take a photographic peek of the city’s treasures from the collection of Travis Garnett. Participants will then be guided down Mercer Street with brief updates along the way, ending the event with a tour of the Homestead at the Dripping Springs, located at 500 Mercer, refreshments on that lawn, and a presentation by the Dripping Springs Historical Commission. Local historian Carl Waits will also be on hand for a book signing of his book The Complete History of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the P. A. Smith Survey. The Heritage Circle is an auxiliary of the Friends of the Pound House and tickets for A Magical History Tour on September 12, just $5, are available through Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead, call (512) 858-2030 for more information.
FALL FEST
Saturday, September 25 @ TBA
Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead
Old-fashioned fun under majestic live oaks at the historical farmstead. Updates on drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com.
October 2010
17TH ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER
Thursday, October 7 @ 5:00PM - 10:00PM
The Salt Lick Pavilion
Salt Lick Barbecue buffet and desserts by the Bluebonnet Auxiliary. Musical entertainment provided by the legendary fiddler and Grammy winner Johnny Gimble and his band. A live and silent auction, and a raffle with three big prizes. Featuring Mr.Bama Brown of KASE 101 Radio as Master of Ceremonies. This annual fundraiser by the Friends Foundation helps provide services to the needy elderly in the greater Dripping Springs Area and helps to purchase meals for Our Daily Bread – a home hot meal delivery program for the homebound, provide medic alert devices for summoning help in an emergency, financial assistance in times of dire need, and also helps fund special events at Hill Country Care for the residents. Tickets are$20 per person (children 6 and under are free) and may be purchased at Hill Country Care or Print Plus in Dripping Springs. Tickets will also be available at the door. Contact Patti Clark (512) 894 0756Pandhclark@aol.com if you would like to help by being a sponsor for this event or to donate an item for auction. More at thefriendsfoundation.org
RAINWATER REVIVAL
Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Roger Hanks Park
This celebration of collection, conservation, and common sense brings together rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts in a fun Texas Hill Country atmosphere this fall. The festive day will be filled with informative and entertaining presentations by professionals and users of rainwater, water conservation-related business vendor booths, rainwater system displays, and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services. There will also be food and drink booths, live music, and more. Hosted by Hays County Water Conservation Working Group. Speaker, sponsor, and vendor information online. Free. More information at rainwaterrevival.com.
2ND ANNUAL WILD WEST FEST
Saturday, October 23 @ TBA
Harrison Ranch Park
A daylong celebration and family fun day, the Fest offers activities for all ages.The heritage of Dripping Springs promises to come to life with western activities and other entertainment scheduled for the Wild West Fest. Day-time activities include an equestrian playday, a ranch rodeo, barrel races, goat show, Imagine a Horse, arts and crafts vendors, a chili and salsa cook-off, pumpkin carving contest, an old fashion pie contest, kids heritage games and a haunted house. Later in the day and evening, the Wild West Fest will feature a full BBQ dinner and dancing to the tunes of the Michael Myers Band. Wild West Fest benefits Harrison Ranch Park. Website at dswildwestfest.com.
November 2010
DINNER BY THE BITE
November 4 @ 6:30PM
Wilson Appliance
The last Dinner By the Bite was a doggone success and a howling good time with cooking demonstrations, fabulous food, libations and more! Hosted by Wilson Appliance in Dripping Springs, Dinner By the Bite features the fine food of local chefs who demonstrate how they make their signature dishes and then you eat the tasty results Information on this November event will be updated on pawsshelter.org.
On Saturday, Hill Country Bible Church Dripping Springs hosts the Second Annual Dog Day Fair at Harrison Ranch Park from 9:00AM - Noon. The free event will feature rescue organizations, local vets, groomers, trainers and other pet services. Bring your four-legged family members for agility course demonstrations, grooming techniques, and more. Visit dogdays.hcbcds.com for additional information.
The Dripping Springs Farmers Market also continues on Saturday from 9:00AM - Noon. To receive the latest market updates, sign up here .
(and beyond)
September 2010
DRIPPING WITH TASTE
Saturday, September 11 @ Noon – 7:00PM
Creekside Pavilion in Driftwood
Food and wine festival benefiting the Dripping Springs Visitors Center.
A MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR
Sunday, September 12 @ 3:30PM
Downtown Dripping Springs
The Heritage Circle will host a narrated walking retrospective of Mercer Street that kicks off at 103 Old Fitzhugh Road, known locally as the Old Masonic Lodge, and known much earlier (1881), as the Dripping Springs Academy. There, attendees will take a photographic peek of the city’s treasures from the collection of Travis Garnett. Participants will then be guided down Mercer Street with brief updates along the way, ending the event with a tour of the Homestead at the Dripping Springs, located at 500 Mercer, refreshments on that lawn, and a presentation by the Dripping Springs Historical Commission. Local historian Carl Waits will also be on hand for a book signing of his book The Complete History of Dripping Springs, Texas, and the P. A. Smith Survey. The Heritage Circle is an auxiliary of the Friends of the Pound House and tickets for A Magical History Tour on September 12, just $5, are available through Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead, call (512) 858-2030 for more information.
FALL FEST
Saturday, September 25 @ TBA
Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead
Old-fashioned fun under majestic live oaks at the historical farmstead. Updates on drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com.
October 2010
17TH ANNUAL BBQ FUNDRAISER
Thursday, October 7 @ 5:00PM - 10:00PM
The Salt Lick Pavilion
Salt Lick Barbecue buffet and desserts by the Bluebonnet Auxiliary. Musical entertainment provided by the legendary fiddler and Grammy winner Johnny Gimble and his band. A live and silent auction, and a raffle with three big prizes. Featuring Mr.Bama Brown of KASE 101 Radio as Master of Ceremonies. This annual fundraiser by the Friends Foundation helps provide services to the needy elderly in the greater Dripping Springs Area and helps to purchase meals for Our Daily Bread – a home hot meal delivery program for the homebound, provide medic alert devices for summoning help in an emergency, financial assistance in times of dire need, and also helps fund special events at Hill Country Care for the residents. Tickets are$20 per person (children 6 and under are free) and may be purchased at Hill Country Care or Print Plus in Dripping Springs. Tickets will also be available at the door. Contact Patti Clark (512) 894 0756Pandhclark@aol.com if you would like to help by being a sponsor for this event or to donate an item for auction. More at thefriendsfoundation.org
RAINWATER REVIVAL
Saturday, October 9 @ 10:00AM – 5:00PM
Roger Hanks Park
This celebration of collection, conservation, and common sense brings together rainwater harvesting professionals and enthusiasts in a fun Texas Hill Country atmosphere this fall. The festive day will be filled with informative and entertaining presentations by professionals and users of rainwater, water conservation-related business vendor booths, rainwater system displays, and plenty of experts to provide guidance and services. There will also be food and drink booths, live music, and more. Hosted by Hays County Water Conservation Working Group. Speaker, sponsor, and vendor information online. Free. More information at rainwaterrevival.com.
2ND ANNUAL WILD WEST FEST
Saturday, October 23 @ TBA
Harrison Ranch Park
A daylong celebration and family fun day, the Fest offers activities for all ages.The heritage of Dripping Springs promises to come to life with western activities and other entertainment scheduled for the Wild West Fest. Day-time activities include an equestrian playday, a ranch rodeo, barrel races, goat show, Imagine a Horse, arts and crafts vendors, a chili and salsa cook-off, pumpkin carving contest, an old fashion pie contest, kids heritage games and a haunted house. Later in the day and evening, the Wild West Fest will feature a full BBQ dinner and dancing to the tunes of the Michael Myers Band. Wild West Fest benefits Harrison Ranch Park. Website at dswildwestfest.com.
November 2010
DINNER BY THE BITE
November 4 @ 6:30PM
Wilson Appliance
The last Dinner By the Bite was a doggone success and a howling good time with cooking demonstrations, fabulous food, libations and more! Hosted by Wilson Appliance in Dripping Springs, Dinner By the Bite features the fine food of local chefs who demonstrate how they make their signature dishes and then you eat the tasty results Information on this November event will be updated on pawsshelter.org.
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