Free Dance Lessons July 11 • 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, TX 78619
Sunset Canyon Pottery Sale Benefitting Helping Hands July 12 • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For one day only, Sunset Canyon Pottery is returning to its roots in Dripping Springs to host a special Seconds Sale in partnership with Helping Hands Food Pantry. Shoppers can expect deep discounts on handmade pottery 'seconds' — functional pieces with slight imperfections. 25% of all proceeds will be donated to Helping Hands Food Pantry. Dripping Springs Methodist Church
• 28900 Ranch Rd 12 • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Read with Ruby the Therapy Dog! July 12 • 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Practice reading with Ruby! She's happy to listen to people of any age, but ages 4-10 will probably enjoy reading to her the most. Readers need to sign up for a 10-minute time slot in advance at Ms. Olivia's desk in the children's section. Ruby will
continuted on page 7 take walk-ins on the day of if there are open time slots or no-shows. Dripping Springs Community Library • 501 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs , TX, 78620

Beerburg Community Day July 13 • 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Beerburg Events is hosting its next Community Day on July 13. The venue is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, serving wildcraft beers and small bites.
Beerburg Events • 13476 Fitzhugh Rd. • Austin, TX 78736
Picker’s Circle July 13 • 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
Dripping Springs Farmers Market July 16 & 23 • 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
Acopon 8th Anniversary Party July 19 • 12 p.m.
Residents and visitors are invited to stop by the tap room for a full day of special anniversary casks and beers, live music, and delicious bites from The White Hart food truck. Live music by Janky from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Acopon Brewing Co. • 211 W. Mercer St.
• Dripping Springs, TX
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATION
Dripping Springs Community Library
The Dripping Springs Community Library hosts multiple events every week. Events include Toddler Story Time, Homeschool Chess Club, Legos @ the Library, Mah-Jongg, Master Gardeners on the Porch, Yoga and 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.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting July 14 • 4 p.m.
Founders Day Committee Special Meeting July 14 • 6:30 p.m.
Board of Adjustment Special Meeting / City Council Regular Meeting July 15 • 6 p.m.
Farmers Market Committee Regular Meeting July 17 • 10 a.m.
Emergency Management Committee Regular Meeting July 17 • 12 p.m.
Utility Commission Regular Meeting July 17 • 4 p.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting July 29 • 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 ISD Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting -No meeting for July- 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.