Community Calendar
Editors’ Note: Due to recent health concerns, please go online or call to confirm events.
NOW-Library Porch-Side Service
The Dripping Springs Community Library is now open using modified porchside service. “During this time, library staff will be in place from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. This means that you may put print books, DVDs, and CDBs on Reserve by logging into your library account. You will get the usual notification when the library materials are available for pickup. Bring your library card or driver's license to show when you come to pick up Reserves between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday. Please call us when you are at the front door. We appreciate your understanding that after 4pm, we will be cleaning and pulling library materials for the next day and unavailable for delivering your materials to the door. If you are coming to the library, we strongly encourage and appreciate that you wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing.” DSCL is located at 501 Sportsplex Drive; their telephone is (512) 858-7825.
NOW-U.S. Census Bureau Field Operations
Vote The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with Federal, State and local health officials, will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in select geographic areas this week, including Hays County.
As part of the phased restart of operations, the Census Bureau will resume dropping off 2020 Census invitation packets at front doors of households in areas where the majority of households do not receive mail at their home. . The Census Bureau has ordered face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer for all field staff, including those who work in the field offices. For ACOs, the Census Bureau has also ordered disinfectant wipes.
Updates on the operations resuming by location are available at 2020census.gov.
NOW - August 21
Mercer St Art Exhibit
That Summer Feeling, Guest Exhibit--featuring a variety of original artwork and photography. Mercer St Art - 330 W. Mercer Street, Suite 6.
October 14
HCMGA Tree Sale
The Hays County Master Gardeners will host their annual Plant and Tree Sale in Dripping Springs on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 3PM to 6PM at Drippings Springs Farmers Market. This year the sale will feature native and adapted perennials, herbs and of course Texas Superstar plants that will actually thrive here in our hot Texas weather, unlike many of the plants you will find at the big-box stores.
HCMGA will also be selling ornamental & small trees and shade trees on a preorder only basis. Details and order forms are available on the HCMGA website. Please note, while the group remains optimistic, they cannot guarantee that this sale will occur as scheduled due to the uncertainties around COVID-19.
October 15
10th Annual Round-Up
RED Arena’s 10th Annual Round-Up fundraiser will take place on Oct. 15 and 16, at DS Ranch Park. “Our horse show provides an opportunity for our riders of all ability levels to compete in fun horse events & be cheered on by our great community. Bring the family, there's no charge to park or enter! Free kids games & prizes, mini horses & petting zoo! Donations for BBQ, snow cones, raffles & silent auction will all benefit RED scholarships and programs.” For more information visit REDArena.org.
October 24
Hill Country Living Festival & Rainwater Revival
The Hill Country Living Festival & Rainwater Revival festival has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday October 24, at DS Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive. “Come celebrate the art of catching rain and living lightly, responsibly, and beautifully in the Texas Hill Country. Free fun for all ages. 75+ vendors & exhibitors, artisan & food purveyor marketplace, native & draught-tolerant plants for sale, acoustic music stage, 21+ Hill Country Tasting Room, Airstream & vintage trickedout trailers, and more!” For more information visit RainwaterRevival.com.
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