Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
Hays CISD schools close their doors this week for the summer and our Buda Library opens the doors for lots of summer fun activities for children. On Monday, June 4, children of all ages can come to the library to pick up their reading log and get started in the summer reading club. On Thursday, June 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the library will host the Summer Kick-Off Party at Buda City Park Pavilion. The free event will have train rides, face painting, balloon twisting, craft booths, and games, light refreshments and popcorn provided by the Buda Lions Club.
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The Buda Library is very proud to announce that H-E-B, Plum Creek and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union have donated a combined total of $1,500 to the library’s Summer Reading Program. With a 50 percent matching grant from Literacy for a Lifetime, the Buda Summer Reading Program will be able to purchase $2,250 worth of books to award to reading club members. Every child that participates as a member of the reading club and attends the final night on August 9 will be awarded a beautiful hardcover book.
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The Friends of the Buda Library are sponsoring a presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2 by nationally exhibited artist Margie Crisp on her book, “River of Contrast, The Texas Colorado.” The author describes the stories of the river’s past and present with artwork to illustrate the changing character of the river and its diverse inhabitants. Join the friends and meet author Crisp at the Buda Library on Saturday. Refreshments will be served.
Time to sign up for the annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament sponsored by the Buda Lions Club and the Onion Creek Senior Citizens. Check-in starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 24 and play begins at 2:30 p.m. at the senior center in Buda. Registration is a $30 donation with all proceeds benefiting the building fund for the senior center. Contact Richard Harlow at 512-626-4038 or Judy Deats at 512-268-9440 for an application. This year’s prizes will be a barbecue pit, GPS, Blu-ray player, numerous gift certificates and more, along with refreshments.
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Congratulations to Buda children’s librarian, Martha Sanders whose daughter graduated from Cornell in Ithaca, New York last Sunday.
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Bob and Judy Templeton of Driftwood were surprised with a 50th wedding anniversary party last Saturday evening in the Family Life Center at the Manchaca United Methodist Church. A barbecue dinner was served to their many friends and family. The party was given by the Templeton’s sons and daughters-in-law.
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Anniversary wishes go out to Darrell and Dianne Cooper who will celebrate their 50th wedding date on June 1; Randal and Sara Grizzle will celebrate 11 years of marriage on June 2; Eric and Phyllis Patterson have been married for 35 years on June 5; and Dennis and Patricia Morgan married 43 years ago on June 6.
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Celebrating birthdays are Pam Carolan on the first day of June; Shirley DeBerry on June 2; Joan Sanders and Jim Ploen on June 3; six-year-old Brody Collins, Phyllis Patterson and Pat Chisholm on June 4; three-year-old Chance Gibbs, five-year-old Brooklin Harris and JoAnn DePenning on June 5.
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Time again for “first Thursday” in downtown Buda on June 7. Not only are there activities at Buda City Park for the children, there will be entertainment, good food at the various restaurants and shopping at the local businesses. Come on down for the evening. Busy weekend around our area with high school graduations, be safe and enjoy.
