Calendar of Events
Multi-August Dates
Library Summer Club Reading Parties
The Dripping Springs Community Library will wrap up its summer reading with prize parties. Each party will have simple snacks, games, and the announcement of the winners. The parties will be as follows: Ages 6-8: Thursday, August 2nd at 4:00-4:30pm Ages 4-5: Friday, August 3rd at 11:00-11:30am Please contact the library for more information at (512) 858-7825. DSCL is located at 501 Sportsplex Drive.
August 14
High School Freshman Orientation
Dripping Springs High School will hold its freshman orientation, called R.O.A.R. (Responsibility, Opportunity, Achievement, Resiliency), for both students and parents on Tuesday August 14. There will be two sessions, the first from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and the second from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the school’s competition gym. “At R.O.A.R., freshmen will attend various sessions created to help them navigate their transition to high school. They will also receive a campus tour, be introduced to our counselors and administrative team, and hopefully make lots of new friends! Many of our clubs will be in attendance and several community organizations will also be on campus to welcome freshmen also!” Parents will follow a schedule independent of their student(s). August 16
Outdoor Movie Night
“Back to the Future” is playing at Founders Pool. Join us at the pool to float or sit poolside for this family favorite! Gates open at 8 p.m., movie begins at 8:30 p.m., and lifeguards will be on duty. Tickets are $3 per person and available at the gate or at www.drpoundhistoricalfarmstead.org.
August 18
Hill Country Shootout
The St. Martin de Porres Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Hill Country Shootout, a sporting clay competition and fundraiser, on August 18, at the Hog Heaven Sporting Club, 24905 Ranch Road 12. Proceeds of the event will directly support charitable activities in the community. The 24-station event will hold competitions for top men’s, women’s, and junior shooters. Festivities will continue after the Shootout with a catered lunch, door prizes, and raffle drawings. For more info, or to sign up, visit hillcountryshootout.com
August 18
Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Center
The Heart of Texas Pregnancy Resource Center will hold a benefit concert featuring singer songwriter Dillon Havings, a rock-bluescontemporary Christian artist, on Saturday August 18, at Friendship Creekside Fellowship, 14455 FM 1826, Austin (approximately 4 miles from the Salt Lick). For more information visit HeartOfTexasPartners.org, or call (512) 704-7876. HTPRC is located at 1005 W. Hwy
290. It’s services include pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, individual support, resource help, and community and medical referrals at no cost. HTPRC is a confidential center and does not require parental consent or insurance.
August 21
First Day of School for Dripping Springs ISD Schools
September 1 - Nov 3
Hays County Master Gardener Classes
The Hays County Master Gardener Association will hold its fall training program beginning Saturday September 1, and concluding Saturday November 3. The classes will feature speakers from the horticultural/gardening industry and present programs to expand gardening knowledge. Cost is $200 per person, and enrollment deadline is August 17 (5 p.m.),or when the class reaches capacity. Class fee increases to $225 after August
17. The fall class is limited to 30 seats. For more information, or to sign up, visit https://txmg.org/hays/.
September 15
Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show
Show off your car or motorcycle and compete in the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show on Saturday September 15 on Mercer Street! There will be professional and kid judges. We have a lot of new entries this year and several different styles of trophies. Please come out, support the kids and let them experiecnce a great Car & Bike Show! Registration is currently open, visit http://www.hcrally.com/car-show.