UPCOMING DRIPPING SPRINGS EVENTS
Rest up this holiday weekend because the upcoming weeks in Dripping Springs, Texas are event-packed! What we know about so far...
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 9 @ 7:30PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: County Sheriff — Tommy Ratliff and Gary Cutler
DRIPPING WITH TASTE
Saturday, September 11 @ Noon - 7:00PM
Creekside Pavilion (Driftwood)
Food and wine festival benefiting the Dripping Springs Visitor Center.
GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION RALLY
Saturday, September 11 @ 1:00PM - 3:00PM
United Methodist Church of Dripping Springs
Girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to join Girl Scouts. A parent and girl should attend the rally. Questions can be directedto Service Unit Directors: Bob Pursley (bobpursley@gmail.com) 858-1132or Bridget Elliott (betroop988@gmail.com) 858-1620.
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.
BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 15 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Camp Lucy (3509 Creek Road)
Dripping Springs is home to one of the most unique and beautiful wedding and event venues in the country. Camp Lucy has already been featured in USA Today. Dripping's own Whit Hanks brought two French Colonial-era chapels over from Vietnam and reconstructed them here. The stunning green roof on the venue's pavilion is 1920s Ludowici tile rescued from the Bexar County Courthouse remodel. If you're a bride-to-be or in need of an event venue, the Bridal Open House is an opportunity to tour the grounds while visiting with other vendors. An RSVP by September 10 to events@camplucy.com or (512) 894-4400 is requested. More about Camp Lucy at camplucy.com
2ND ANNUAL DRIPPING SPRINGS DRUMLINE CONTEST
Saturday, September 18 @ 11:00AM
DS Tiger Stadium (111 Tiger Lane)
The contest will feature over a dozen Texas high school drumlines from the Central Texas area as well as Houston and Corpus Christi.
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 23 @ 7:00PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: County Judge - Jeff Barton and Dr. Bert Cobb
HAYS COUNTY MASTER NATURALISTS
Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 6:30PM
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church (301 Hays County Acres Road)
“One Nestbox” offer will be available at this event – a free nestbox with the purchase of a $15 membership. For more information email Pauline Tom at pauline@texasbluebirdsociety or email Karen Hulene Bartell at hulene1@austin.rr.com.
FALL FEST
Saturday, September 25 @ 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead
Old-fashioned fun under majestic live oaks at the historical farmstead. Updates on drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com.
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 28 @ 7:00PM
American Legion/VFW Hall (27500 RR 12)
Candidates: State Representative - Jason Isaac ( At t time of posting, the incumbent Patrick Rose has not responded)
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. Live music will keep the day rocking with The Derailers, Joe McDermott, and Bob Livingston's Cowboys & Indians. In the weeks leading up to the event, an art trail of beautifully transformed rain barrels will be hosted around the county. The barrels will be auctioned off at the event. There will also be food, kids' crafts, shopping, and more. Admission is free. More information on rain barrel locations and event details, visit rainwaterrevival.com .
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
October 12 @ 7:00PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: Precinct 4 Commissioner - Karen Ford and Ray Whisenant
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 .
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 9 @ 7:30PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: County Sheriff — Tommy Ratliff and Gary Cutler
DRIPPING WITH TASTE
Saturday, September 11 @ Noon - 7:00PM
Creekside Pavilion (Driftwood)
Food and wine festival benefiting the Dripping Springs Visitor Center.
GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION RALLY
Saturday, September 11 @ 1:00PM - 3:00PM
United Methodist Church of Dripping Springs
Girls from Kindergarten to 12th grade are invited to join Girl Scouts. A parent and girl should attend the rally. Questions can be directedto Service Unit Directors: Bob Pursley (bobpursley@gmail.com) 858-1132or Bridget Elliott (betroop988@gmail.com) 858-1620.
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.
BRIDAL OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, September 15 @ 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Camp Lucy (3509 Creek Road)
Dripping Springs is home to one of the most unique and beautiful wedding and event venues in the country. Camp Lucy has already been featured in USA Today. Dripping's own Whit Hanks brought two French Colonial-era chapels over from Vietnam and reconstructed them here. The stunning green roof on the venue's pavilion is 1920s Ludowici tile rescued from the Bexar County Courthouse remodel. If you're a bride-to-be or in need of an event venue, the Bridal Open House is an opportunity to tour the grounds while visiting with other vendors. An RSVP by September 10 to events@camplucy.com or (512) 894-4400 is requested. More about Camp Lucy at camplucy.com
2ND ANNUAL DRIPPING SPRINGS DRUMLINE CONTEST
Saturday, September 18 @ 11:00AM
DS Tiger Stadium (111 Tiger Lane)
The contest will feature over a dozen Texas high school drumlines from the Central Texas area as well as Houston and Corpus Christi.
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 23 @ 7:00PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: County Judge - Jeff Barton and Dr. Bert Cobb
HAYS COUNTY MASTER NATURALISTS
Thursday, September 23, 2010 @ 6:30PM
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church (301 Hays County Acres Road)
“One Nestbox” offer will be available at this event – a free nestbox with the purchase of a $15 membership. For more information email Pauline Tom at pauline@texasbluebirdsociety or email Karen Hulene Bartell at hulene1@austin.rr.com.
FALL FEST
Saturday, September 25 @ 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead
Old-fashioned fun under majestic live oaks at the historical farmstead. Updates on drpoundpioneerfarmstead.com.
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
September 28 @ 7:00PM
American Legion/VFW Hall (27500 RR 12)
Candidates: State Representative - Jason Isaac ( At t time of posting, the incumbent Patrick Rose has not responded)
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. Live music will keep the day rocking with The Derailers, Joe McDermott, and Bob Livingston's Cowboys & Indians. In the weeks leading up to the event, an art trail of beautifully transformed rain barrels will be hosted around the county. The barrels will be auctioned off at the event. There will also be food, kids' crafts, shopping, and more. Admission is free. More information on rain barrel locations and event details, visit rainwaterrevival.com .
LOCAL CANDIDATE FORUM
October 12 @ 7:00PM
Church of the Springs (230 Sports Park Rd.)
Candidates: Precinct 4 Commissioner - Karen Ford and Ray Whisenant
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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