Event Views
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.
Wimberley Players Present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The iconic musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opens on the Wimberley Players stage June 28 and runs through July 21 and includes two additional Thursday night performances, July 11 & 18. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 P.M., Sundays at 2:30 P.M. Reserved seating $30; Student tickets $20 with ID. (Prices include fees). Tickets are going fast. They are available at wimberleyplayers.org or by calling 512-847-0575.
Wimberley Metaphysical Fair
Saturday, June 29, 2019 - 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Reverend Dr. Sheryl T. Martin, Owner & Manager of Heaven-Pathways-Earth will be conducting, it’s Metaphysical and Holistic fair at the Wimberley Community Center. The Heaven-Pathways-Earth Metaphysical and Holistic Fair has conducted the event since June 2018 in Wimberley, Texas. This month there will be 12 free educational lectures offered on various modalities. More information regarding the lectures or fair can be found on the website at https://www.heavenpathwaysearth.com/fair-wimberley. ENTRANCE FEE: FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Vendors will Charge for their products or their service
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 EmilyAnn, visit www.emilyann.org.
Documentary Film Night features “Knock Down the House”
At the Wimberley Village Library, Tuesday, July 2, Healthy Potluck at 6:45. Fim starts promptly at 7pm. Director Rachel Lear captured lightning in a bottle when she turned her cameras on four exceptional women who mounted grassroots campaigns against powerful incumbents in an inspiring look at the 2018 midterm elections. The film has been perceived as the AOC documentary, but three other women, Cori Bush, Amy Vilela, and Paula Jean Swearengin all received pride of place as well, and are featured in the film. Knock Down the House premiered at Sundance, where it won the Audience Award, the U.S. Documentary, and the Festival Favorite Award.
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.
Fourth of July Parade
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.
July 4th Hometown Patriotic Concerts
After all the excitement of the Annual Wimberley Independence Day Parade you will want to sit inside in the A/C and enjoy a rousing 4th of July concert presented by the Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band. Now in its 8th year, the concerts are at 1 and 4 pm at the First Baptist Church. Admission is free (donations accepted). We celebrate our country, its history and the patriots that defend it. More information at www.wimberleycommunitychorus.com or www.hillcountrycommunityband.org
VFW Rodeo
The Wimberley VFW Rodeo will be held on Thursday, July 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.
Family Fun Day At Jacob’s Well
On July 6 at 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Discover-Learn-Explore every first Saturday at Jacob’s Well Natural Area. All family programs are free. Events are held rain or shine. In the event of bad weather, the activities will be held inside the Jacob’s Well Nature Center. For more information contact JWNA at (512) 214-4593.
Creative Writing Group Forming at the Wimberley Village Library
The intention of this group is to encourage, support and improve anyone interested in writing. Much can be accomplished through the collective energy of writers who choose to meet together. Our first meeting will be to get acquainted and discuss the format for the Creative Writing Group. Please come and share your voice. Monday, July 8, 6 – 7 pm
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 homemade 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.