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A Wimberley eighth-grade student at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, Claire Horsey, has won the Jacob’s Well Chapter National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution American History Essay Contest.

The Wimberley Democrats event to meet Hays County Democrats running for office in the March 2024 Democratic primary elections has been rescheduled to Sunday, February 4, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Oldham- Cumming VFW Post #6441, 401 Jacobs Well Road. A candidate meet and greet will take place from 2:30 to 3 p.m. for uncontested candidates followed by a moderated program from 3 to 5:30 p.m. for races with multiple candidates. The meeting was unexpectedly shut down last Sunday after a problem surfaced at the VFW facility. Because the event is contingent upon repairs at the VFW, citizens are requested to check wimdems.org website for updates. For additional inquiries, email [email protected].

Wimberley’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting a Valentine’s Day gala at the Community Center from 7 to 10 p.m. on February 14. Sweethearts aged 18 and up can enjoy live music by the band, “Five O’Clock Somewhere,” a catered dinner by Railroad Bar-B-Que and all the magic possible from an evening designed to celebrate love.

The community is invited to attend a dedication ceremony by the Wimberley Independent School District to commemorate the naming of the Johnna Beth Dennis Library at Blue Hole Primary school on February 16 at 4 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting at the Inn at Sunset Mill Ranch

On February 1, parents will be able to enroll their children for four of Camp CommUnity’s summer camps. The first camp, called “Blueprint for Fun,” which focuses on architecture, construction and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, which is known by the acronym STEAM, meets the week of June 24 through 28.

The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association, in partnership with the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association, is holding a meeting February 9 at 6 p.m. in the Wimberley Community Center to discuss their collective efforts to address water issues in our area. They are inviting the public to attend so that, in the words of David Baker, Executive Director of the Watershed Association, “our water is managed sustainably.”

After an eight month search, the owners of the Supper Club announced last week that they have passed ownership of the restaurant to Hildee’s. Chef Ryan Hildebrand and Wimberley investor, Paul Dunn, have partnered to purchase the land, building and assets from Phil Collins and Mark Grimes.

The Blanco River Academy is launching enrollment for its 2024-2025 school year with an open house on January 26 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Wimberley’s oldest retailer, King Feed and Hardware, caught fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday. A patron of the Brookshire Brothers’ Tobacco Barn and gas station noticed the flames at its location on RR12 and called Wimberley Fire and Rescue. King Feed co-owner Bryan Toifl was on the scene by 5:45 a.m. and was joined shortly thereafter by the business’ other owner, Laurie Ward. Both are previous employees who took over ownership in 2019 from then owner Chris Nichols.

Last Saturday, a pickup truck crashed through the front of Durango’s restaurant, sending the wall and front door into the main dining room. Fortunately no one was injured in the crash and the business continues to be open for business.

Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick.

The Katherine Anne Porter charter school in Wimberley turned up the heat last week for their annual Chili Cook Off and Cupcake Wars school fundraiser. Students, staff, board members and Chef Ryan Castille from the Wimberley Inn joined in the competition. Judging was conducted by Jay Bachman, co-owner of the Wimberley Cafe and Marco’s Restaurant; Pam Tise, a Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar partner and KAPS Board Member; and Jordan Elliot, KAPS School Board President.