DRIPPING SPRINGS BABBLE: DRIPPING INAUGURAL SUCCESSES: DANCING AND DANCING IN THE RAIN

DRIPPING INAUGURAL SUCCESSES: DANCING AND DANCING IN THE RAIN

The very first Drippin' Dancin' (nee DS Dance) last Friday was a boot-scootin' success as more than 80 folks showed up at Hemisphere. Due to dancer demand, the band played until well-past scheduled close. Thanks to the inaugural success, dance organizers say another dance is in the works for November. We'll keep you posted!

Another Dripping first was a rousing success this past Saturday as an estimated 1,000 rainwater harvesting enthusiasts poured into Dripping Springs for the inaugural Rainwater Revival. The event’s much buzzed about rain barrel art auction succeeded in raising thousands of dollars which will be awarded to a Hays County school or class for a water conservation project.

“Whether organizer, volunteer, vendor, presenter, sponsor, or attendee we know it is always a leap of faith when it comes to an inaugural event, and we can’t thank enough those who made that leap for the Rainwater Revival,” said Hays County Commissioner Karen Ford, who spearheaded the event as part of the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group. “Because turnout for the event exceeded even our most hopeful expectations, enthusiasm for a 2011 Rainwater Revival began very early Saturday and has continued to grow.”

For those unable to attend the event, the Hays County Water Conservation Working Group will have rainwater harvesting information available on their new website at rainwaterhayscounty.org. Watch for details coming soon on how a Hays County school or class can apply for the rain barrel art auction funds for a water conservation project.