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Ruthie Foster at Susanna’s Kitchen
Ruthie Foster will play on July 18 at Susanna’s Kitchen. Susanna’s Kitchen Coffeehouse is located at the corner of RR 12 and CR 1492 (at Wimberley United Methodist Church). Doors open by 7:00 pm and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are available at the door only: $25 for adults, $5 for kids. Pizza, tamales, pie, coffee and soft drinks are available. Proceeds benefit The Barnabas Connection, Operation Good Shepherd, Camp Good Sam, and provide scholarships for Bright Beginnings Preschool.
WVAL Juried Art Exhibition
The Wimberley Valley Art League will host a Juried Art Exhibition and Champagne reception on July 19 at 5 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center.
Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Wimberley Players present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. through July 21. Tickets can be purchased at www.wimberleyplayers.org
Medicare Education
On Wednesday, July 24 Medicare Education will be held at the Wimberley Community Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will include a quick explanation of Medicare; the different parts, how it works, and your options for coverage. Information on extra benefits for diabetics will also be covered.
Wimberley Toastmasters
Wimberley Toastmasters meets the second and fourth Thursdays, at First Baptist Church Wimberley, 15951 Winters Mill Parkway, at 7:00 PM. Toastmasters helps members develop their public speaking and leadership skills. Meeting are open to the public. More info can be found at wimberley.toastmastersclubs.org or by contacting membership chairman Amy O’Neil at [email protected]. The next meeting will be held on July 25.
Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo
The Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo will once again return to Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center, from Friday July 26 through Sunday 28. The event will also have kid activities, a petting zoo, pet costume contest, vendors, and of course, the popular “mutton bustin.” Admittance for kids under age 5 are free, ages 6-12 is $10 per night, adults $15 per night, and there is a $5 daily car pass. For more information visit: http://www.drippingspringsfairandrodeo.com/page/schedule.
Food Handlers Permit Class
The Hays County AgriLife Extension office will be hosting a Food Handlers Permit class on July 27 at the Hays County offices at 200 Stillwater Road in Wimberley from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Classes are $20 and the permit lasts for two years. Call (512)393-2120 to register.
Adult Summer Reading Program at the Wimberley Village Library
June 1 through August 10. Don’t let the kids have all the fun. Summer reading is for adults, too! Pick up a reading log at the circulation desk, read 3 books, and turn in the log for a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes: a $125 gift card to Tilly’s in Dripping Springs; $50 gift card to Jobell’s Café and Bistro in Wimberley; and $50 gift card to Kiss the Cook in Wimberley
Café Susanna
Cafe’ Susanna begins her 16th season serving delicious meals to the community on June 6th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The fare will be good ole’ church cookin’ featuring an entree’, two sides, bread, ice tea and your choice of desserts from our table of decadent home-made choices for only $9.00. Come and join the fellowship and good food every Thursday during June, July & August. We are located at 1200 CR 1492 at Wimberley United Methodist Church. Unfortunately, we will not be serving lunch on August 8th but all other Thursdays we will be ready and waiting for you. Remember, we have “Take-Outs”.
Crisis Bread Basket Summer Supplement Program
This summer, Wimberley’s Crisis Bread Basket is offering a special program of Summer Supplement Bags to clients with school-age children. These bags are intended to help offset the summer discontinuation of food that children receive during the regular school year. The summer supplement bags are in addition to normal food distributions the family receives and will provide nutritional food for children. Regular distribution times are Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Contact the Crisis Bread Basket at 512-847-5523 or email at [email protected].
Wimberley Area Cancer Support Group
The Cancer Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the Wimberley Visitors Center board room, 11:30-1:00, brown bag lunch. If you have cancer now or experienced it in the past, grab your lunch and join us for a relaxing time with others who share your journey. Call Sharon East (512-924-2002) or Dave Boyd (512-923-9373) for additional information.
The Corral Theatre
On Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer, enjoy a movie under the stars at The Corral Theatre. Gates open at 7:15 p.m. Movie starts at dark. For more information visit www.corraltheatre.com.
Wimberley Cycling Club ride
Every Sunday the Wimberley Cycling Club hosts a fun no drop ride of 10 to 20 miles. We meet at 8 AM at the Blanco Brew coffee shop. 14200 Ranch Rd 12. Join us on Facebook @ Wimberley Cycling Club for more info.
All Abilities Chair Exercises
Lauren Robins and Carla Daws lead these classes that include breathing techniques, gentle strengthening exercises, mild yoga stretches, and gratitude practice – all from a seated position. Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30, at the Wimberley Village Library.
Wimberley Valley Museum Hours
Go visit the Wimberley Valley Museum during the new hours of operation on Friday’s from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is located at The Winters-Wimberley House, 14068 Ranch Road 12, in Front of the Wimberley Community Center. This Museum tells the History of the Wimberley Valley through stories, photos and artifacts. More information can be found at www.wimwic.org.
Wimberley Quilt Guild
The Wimberley Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. (except June and December) in the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend and hopefully join our group of quilters.
Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. locals come together for the Wimberley Farmers Market at River Road and RR 12 in The Community Center’s parking lot. For more information, call (830) 833-5428.
Bingo Early Bird games
Fridays: VFW #6441 Bingo Early Bird games begin at 7:15 p.m. and regular session begins at 8 p.m. Location: Jacobs Well Rd (CR 182) about 4 miles north of Wimberley off RR 12. For more information call (512) 847-6441