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Hill Country 'Heroes for Hope' Apr 24 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This lunch fundraiser for Burke Center for Youth is raising funds for operational cost increases from inflation and increasing the quality of care for 1017 year old abused and neglected foster boys. There’s a $100,000 matching donation from Love, Tito's. Sponsorships available, tickets available and donations accepted. Visit www. bcfy.org for info. Addison Grove
• 11903 Fitzhugh Rd
• Austin TX 78736
Founders Day Festival Apr 25 - Apr 27 This year's festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday with the Grand Parade on Mercer Street in downtown Dripping Springs. The threeday jubilee includes a carnival, music, food and shopping. For details visit www.foundersdayfestival. com. Downtown Mercer Street
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs Farmers Market Apr 30 & May 7
• 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Farmer’s Market is held on Wednesdays at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Visitors can gather and shop for fresh agricultural and related products. Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr.
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Election Day May 3
• 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Anyone who is a registered voter and lives within the Dripping Springs ISD boundaries is eligible to vote in the May 3 election. Items on the ballot include a bond package and a school board trustee election. Voting locations include Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership, Patriots Hall and Precinct 4 Office, Hays County.
Books, Brews & Goats May 3
• 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This family-friendly event at Jester King aims to raise awareness and funds for the new Dripping Springs Community Library. There will be local author readings, live music, local vendors, and goat tours.
Plus, the Weekly Drip Book Club will host a Book Swap at 11a.m. For a $25 donation to the new library, participants can fill a bag with books to take home. Jester King Brewery
• 13126 Fitzhugh Rd
• Austin, TX 78736 DSRP Riding Series Hunter Jumper Show May 3 & 4 • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Riding Series currently hosts 15 Schooling Shows per year with a focus in Hunter Jumpers, Classical and Western Dressage, and Ranch Horse Shows.
The series welcomes riders of any age and skill level by including divisions for Juniors, Seniors and even an Open division. Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr.
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Shorty Scott Memorial Event May 9 & 10 This is the 13th annual event. Proceeds go to the scholarship fund.
Goat Roping will be Friday, May 9th. Books open at 6:30pm, rope at 7:00. Team Roping will be Saturday, May 10th.
Books open at 9:00am, close at 10:00am. Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• 1042 Event Center Dr.
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Art at the Triangle May 10 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dripping Springs Art League, in partnership with Dripping Springs Parks and Community Services, will be hosting several art markets at the Triangle this year. Local artists will be selling a variety of quality and original works. Mercer Street Triangle
• 150 Mercer Street • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION
Dripping Springs Community Library
The Dripping Springs Community Library hosts multiple events every week day. Events include Toddler Story Time, Homeschool Chess Club, Legos @ the Library, Mah-Jongg, Master Gardeners on the Porch, Everyday Yoga, Graphic Lit Lounge and many more. For library events, visit dscl.org/ event-calendar.
City of Dripping Springs Public Meetings The City of Dripping Springs welcomes residents and others doing business with the city to attend any of the public meetings below. Streaming options and meeting packets at: cityofdrippingsprings. com. Meetings are traditionally held at City Hall Council Chambers.
However, a remodel has many meetings at Ranch Park or Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning & Leadership. See cityofdrippingsprings. com for more information.
Transportation Committee Regular Meeting Apr 28 • 3:30 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting May 1 • 4 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting May 6 • 6 p.m.
Founders Day Commission Regular Meeting May 12 • 6:30 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting May 12 • 4 p.m.
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting May 14 • 11 a.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting May 6 • 9 a.m.
This is a regular meeting of the Hays County Commissioners Court, the governing body of the county.
This group of elected officials and staff oversees the functions and budget for all county-related business. Hays County Historic Courthouse • 111 E. San Antonio St. • San Marcos, Texas. Streaming option available at hayscountytx. com
DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dripping Springs Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Apr 28 • 6 p.m.
Live meeting of the DSISD Board of Trustees which sets policy, agenda and strategic planning for the Dripping Springs school district. Agendas and live streaming option available at dsisdtx.us. Live meeting at the Center for Learning & Leadership • 300 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620.
