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Craft Sale at Engage Aug 8 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come shop our stash of papercrafting supplies- including scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies! Three different craft instructors are combining their forces for this awesome sale-- there will be paper, scrapbook kits, stamps, punches, and dies to shop at deeply discounted prices! Engage: A Creative Retreat • 1425 W HWY 290 • Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
“Picture This”: Poetry Readings with the Hill Country Poets Aug 8 • 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join Nancy Fierstien and others from the Hill Country Poets to share or just listen to participants’ poems and other forms of verse! All are welcome and encouraged to share imaginative works on a wide variety of subjects each month geared towards poetry, but songsters and storytellers may find it a good place to share what they are writing too! Dripping Springs Community Library
• 501 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX 78620
DSISD First Day of School Aug 13 Dripping Springs Farmers Market Aug 13 & Aug 20 • 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
Relax and Restore Wellness Fair Aug 14 • 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit Ledgestone Senior Living on National Relaxation Day for a soothing afternoon dedicated to wellness, calm, and connection. Explore a variety of health and lifestyle offerings from over 20 local vendors and partners, including resources Ledgestone offers to the greater community. Enjoy complimentary giveaways, aromatherapy experiences, nature-inspired art, balance testing and more.
Ledgestone Senior Living Independent Living Building
• 13152 Four Star Blvd. • Austin, TX 76737
Run for Relief: Supporting Kerr County Flood Victims Aug 16 • 9 a.m.
This event will raise money for The Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which supports both urgent needs and longterm recovery after the catastrophic July 4 floods. Every dollar raised will go directly to the fund. Entry is $10 per person. QR codes for online donations and cash accepted at the entrance. There will be three lap challenges: 2 laps - walk, run, or stroll; 4 laps - walk or run; and 8 laps - run only. There will be awards for first place finishers, plus raffle drawings after each lap. All ages welcome.
Contact Raechel Tabereaux at [email protected] for more info, to donate items, or to sponsor the event.
Sycamore Springs Middle School • 14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd. • Austin, TX
Kidpreneur Fair Aug 16 • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Young makers, crafters, and budding business minds ages 8 or older are invited to this special event, where they can showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit by becoming vendors for a day.
All items sold must be handmade by the child artist, and might include art, jewelry, slime, bookmarks, crafts, or baked goods. Visit www.dscl.org to register.
Dripping Springs Community Library • 501 Sportsplex Dr. • Dripping Springs, TX, 78620 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/eventcalendar.
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, 511 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs, TX 78620. See cityofdrippingsprings. com for more information.
Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Aug 7 • 4 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting Aug 11 • 4 p.m.
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting Aug 13 • 11 a.m.
City Council Special Meeting Aug 19 • 5:30 p.m.
Hays County Commissioners Court Regular Meeting Aug 12 • 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 Aug 25 • 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.
