Community Calendar January 30
February 1
Blood Drive
“We Are Blood,” will hold a blood drive on Saturday Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hill Country Senior Activity Center Parking Lot, 1310 U.S. Hwy 290. Donors are asked to eat a full meal before donating, and to bring a photo ID. For more information contact Ben Rehder at [email protected] or (512) 203-9163; or visit WeAreBlood.org.
February 6
Star Awards
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Star Awards on Thursday Feb. 6, at 6 p.m., at DS Ranch Park. “Celebrating Excellence in the DS Community.” Sponsorships are available. For more information sponsorship opportunities contact Deanna Scott of Keller Williams Realty at (512) 461-0973, [email protected] ; or visit DrippingSpringstx.org for more information.
February 9
HD-45 Texas House Republican Forum
A The North Hays Republican Group will host a forum featuring the Republican primary candidates for the Texas House, District 45, on Sunday Feb. 9th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Church of the Springs, 230 Sports Park Road. Candidates participating in the forum are Carrie Isaac, Austin Talley, and Bud Wymore. The event will be moderated by Mr. Patrick Reznick of Dripping Springs.
February 13
First Responder Breakfast
Alexis Pointe Senior living will be holding a first responder appreciation breakfast on Thursday Feb. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at its main dining room, 14390 River Ranch Road 12, in Wimberley. “The breakfast is free in their honor.” For more information call (512) 842-4152.
February 15
Star Party Westcave Preserve
The Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center will host a “Star Party,” on Saturday Feb. 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. “Enjoy an evening of star gazing through a high-quality telescope with local astronomers on hand to answer questions. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children (ages 4 to 17). For more information visit WODC is located at 24814 Hamilton Pool Road. For more information visit https://westcave.org/events/star-party or call (830) 825-3442.
February 22
Wild Game Dinner
The Dripping Springs United Methodist Church will hold its annual Wild Game Dinner at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. More information as it becomes available. Event site is https://dswildgamedinner.com .
February 26
Democratic Candidate Forum
A coalition of Democratic groups will host a 2020 Democrat primary candidate forum on Sunday Feb. 26, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 Ranch Road 12, in Wimberley. The event will include Democrats candidates seeking election to various levels of government from local, to state, to federal.
March 3
Primary Voting
The primary election for both Democrats and Republican parties will be on Tuesday Mar. 3. Early voting will begin on Tuesday Feb. 18, and end on Friday Feb. 28. The last to register to vote in the primary is Monday Feb. 3.
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