Free Dance Lessons June 6 • 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Every Friday, Mercer Dance Hall opens 5-11 pm with free dance lessons with John Luper and 2Z.
Mercer Dance Hall
• 23490 Ranch Road 12 • Driftwood, Texas 78619
Blanco Lavender Festival June 6 • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 7 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 8 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Blanco Lavender Festival is a project of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce and the major fundraiser for the year for the Chamber. Take in some live music in Bindseil Park. Shop the market on the grounds of the Historic Old Blanco County Courthouse, and sample specialty foods, wines and beer in the Texas Made tent. Visitors can also drive out to Hill Country Lavender and take a tour of Texas’ first commercial lavender farm. For specific market and tour times, visit www. blancolavenderfest. com. Old Blanco County Courthouse • 300 Main St. • Blanco, TX 78606
Picker’s Circle June 8 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Every Sunday, The Barbershop Bar hosts a Pickers Circle for anyone who wants to get in on the action or stop by and listen to some local musicians. The Barber Shop • 207 Mercer Street
• Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Family Nerf Night June 10 • 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park is hosting Family Nerf Night, an evening of family fun and friendly competition. Participants should bring their Nerf blasters and gear. Traditional Nerf darts will be provided. Tickets are $8 in advance. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Dripping Springs Farmers Market June 11 & 18 • 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. For the summer, the market will keep its afternoon schedule, but will move inside into the air conditioning. Dripping Springs Ranch Park • 1042 Event Center Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Beekeeping for AG Exemption (adults 18+) June 12 • 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn what is needed to qualify for and maintain a Texas Ag Valuation in Hays County using bees as the qualifying agricultural activity. This class covers Central Appraisal District requirements, documentation tips, land and apiary setup advice, and how to stay compliant year after year.
Taught by local Master Beekeeper and President of the Texas Natural Beekeepers Association, Nathalie B., who brings years of experience helping landowners navigate the Ag exemption process with confidence and success. For adults 18+, registration required at www. dscl.org. Dripping Springs Community Library • 501 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs , TX 78620 Women in Mission Annual Garage Sale June 13 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
June 14 • 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The annual garage sale serves the needs of the community, and all proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations such as Helping Hands, Burke Center for Youth, and others. For donations and other information, contact Ginnie Street at womeninmission@ dsmethodist. org Dripping Springs Methodist Church • 28900 Ranch Road 12 • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
150th Anniversary Rambo Masonic Lodge No. 426 June 14 • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The public is invited to the celebration, which will include an open house and a classic car show by Speeding Springs. There will be free hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs, popcorn and drinks. Rambo Masonic Lodge No. 426 • 103 Old Fitzhugh Rd. • 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.
•June 5 • 4 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
•June 9 • 4 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
•June 9 • 6:30 p.m.
Founders Day Commission Regular Meeting
•June 11 • 11 a.m.
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting June 10 • 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 June 23 • 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.