Event Views
Sam Baker at Susanna’s Kitchen
Sam Baker will perform at Susanna’s Kitchen and Coffee House on Thursday, June 20 at the Wimberley United Methodist Church. Doors will open at 7 p.m. All are welcome. Adults $20. Students $5. A portion of the proceeds g to Operation Good Shepherd, Barnabas Connection and Bright Beginnings Preschool.
Mystery Book Club discusses “Beautiful Mystery” by Louise Penny
Thursday, June 20, 1 - 2pm at the Wimberley Village Library. A monastery hidden deep in the wilderness, two dozen monks - men of prayer and music, and a brutal death. Evocative and atmospheric, this magnificent work of crime fiction will stay with you long after you turn the final page. Books available at the Circulation desk.
Living in Harmony: Keys to a Healthy, Resilient Valley
Monday, June 24, 6 -8pm at the Wimberley Village Library. Hill Country Alliance Land Program Manager, Daniel Oppenheimer, will discuss simple steps we can all take to enhance the natural beauty of our land, protect our groundwater, encourage our natives, and increase the resilience of our valley.
Comprehensive Plan Community Meetings
Any thoughts about what Wimberley should look like in the Future? The City Council wants to evaluate the town’s progress on the long term planning for Wimberley and Identify critical Issues for our Future. Any concerns over traffic, our environment, uncontrolled growth, water quality, etc? The Public is asked to join the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee in the Blanco Room of the Wimberley Community Center for an Open Workshop to gather your Ideas and Concerns. The final meeting will be held on June 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
4th Thursday Book Club discusses “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult
Thursday, June 27, 11am – Noon (Meets this month in the Living Room at Deer Creek) With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know avout privilege, power, and race, Small Great Things is a stunning page turner from Jodi Picoult. Book Club selections available for check out at the Wimberley Library circulation desk.
Into the Woods at EmilyAnn
EmilyAnn Theatre and Garden presents Into The Woods in the Burdine Johnson Indoor Studio on Fridays and Saturdays from May 31 through June 30 at 8:15 p.m. For more information on all happenings at the Emily-Ann, visit www.emilyann.org.
Calling All Singers
The Wimberley Community Chorus will rehearse every Monday, 7:00-9:00 PM, May 27 - July 4, at The Chapel in the Hills, 14601 RR 12 for the 4th of July Concert. Register and find more info at www.wimberleycommunitychorus.org.
July 4th Rodeo
The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce invites businesses, nonprofits, families and individuals to participate in Wimberley’s Annual Independence Day Parade which will be held on Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. The theme is “Stars and Stripes.” Entry forms are available at the visitor center or online at www.wimberley.org.
VFW Rodeo
The Wimberley VFW Rodeo will be held on Thursday, Junly 4 through Saturday, July 6. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Mutton Bustin’ at 7 p.m., Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.
Big Scoop Ice Cream Social
The annual Big Scoop Ice Cream Social, which benefits Camp Good Sam, will be held on July 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center. It is old fashioned summer fun, with ice cream, entertainment, and contests.
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 July 4th & 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 Brea 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.