By Sandra Grizzle.
The Downtown Buda Farmers Market has announced Saturday, March 22, will be the opening day of the fourth season in downtown Buda. The market will open every Saturday, rain or shine, 9 a.m. until noon throughout the growing season at the same location on Main Street, across from Garcia’s Restaurant. Off the Cuff will provide opening day music.
Jennifer Denton, past Market Manager for the last three seasons, will be resigning and giving the reins to Sherry Highsmith, Bruce Banks and Jonas Jones. The new managers invite new vendors or volunteers to visit the website at www.budafarmersmarket.com or contact Jones at 512-395-5775 for information.
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There is still time to sign up for the AARP Driving class to be held at the Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Call the senior center at 512-295-3413 (leave message) to pre-register.
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A representative from the Area Agency on Aging will present a program concerning Medicare health insurance Monday, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. at Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda. Josephine Tee, the Benefits Counselor, will be at the center throughout the day to answer questions about Medicare. The senior center is located at 420 Barton’s Crossing.
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Birthday wishes go out to Jim Hollis and Hope Palacios on Valentine’s Day; Sara Grizzle on February 15; Bill Burrell, Julia Castro and Tete Rodriguez on Feb. 16; Nolan Kunkel on Feb. 17; Deannie Kunkel and Richard Sandsbury on Feb. 18 and Kelly Slovak on Feb. 19.
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Valentine anniversary wishes go out to Nelda and Archie Montemayor, married 35 years and Veronica and Pat Vallejo, married 30 years on Feb. 14.
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GriefShare, a 13-week faith-based seminar and support group for people grieving the death of a loved one, will meet at Manchaca United Methodist Church beginning March 2, 2014, from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. There is a $15 charge for workbooks (scholarships available). It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. You may begin the class at any point during the time frame. For additional information, call 512-970-6130. Manchaca United Methodist is located at 1011 FM 1626.
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Mark your calendar for a Monday holiday, Presidents Day, on Feb. 17. Hays CISD students will have the holiday as well as the Buda Library and many other businesses.
