Kyle Garden Club
The Kyle Garden Club will meet on Friday, Nov. 2 at the Historic City Hall at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Kyle. The program is a workshop on candleholder flower arrangements. The public is welcome.
Buda Farmers Market
Shop, eat, buy local every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the weekly farmers market at Buda Mill & Grain in downtown Buda, 308 Main Street.
Countdown to Election Day
Nov. 2 is the last day of early voting this election season. You can vote at any voting site in Hays County. Nov. 6 is election day, but you must vote in your precinct on that day. If you’re unsure what precinct you’re in or where to vote, call 512-393-7310.
Veterans Day Parade in Buda
Starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 10, the Buda VFW Post 12161, in conjunction with the Buda Area Chamber of Commerce, is hosting the city’s inaugural Veterans Day parade, which will go down Main Street in the downtown area. Citizens, businesses and community organizations are invited to participate in the parade. For more information, and to obtain an entry form, contact VFW Commander David Condel at [email protected].
Empty Bowls fundraiser benefits Helping Hands
Taking on the fight against hunger is the goal for organizers of the 21st annual Empty Bowls Project, held Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. More than 30 Dripping Springs and Austin area eateries will participate in the event. Fourteen area clay artists will create more than 1,200 ceramic bowls for patrons to purchase. All proceeds go to Dripping Springs’ Helping Hands, a local-area food bank that has been serving the community for 33 years and provides more than 3,000 pounds of food each week. Live music will be provided by Madison Rodges, Alex Dormont, Braydon Zink, and Natasha and Chad Hudson. More information can be found online at www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org.
Grand Diwali Celebration
Diwali, also called Deepawali, is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is known as the festival of lights, which stems from its origin. The celebration will be Saturday, Nov. 3, 5 p.m. to midnight, at the Radha Madhav Dham on 400 Barsana Road, Austin. There is $5 parking, but free admission. Outside there will be food booths, kids games, fireworks at 9:10 p.m. and live music. Inside there will be ceremonial and educational programs.
Master Gardeners on the Porch
Thursday, Nov. 1, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dripping Springs Community Library. Stop by and get answers to your gardening questions about plants, trees, spring planting, what attracts butterflies and so much more!
Documentary Film Night at the Wimberley Library
November 6 film night kicks off at 6:45 p.m. with a healthy potluck. Film starts promptly at 7 p.m. The library features thought provoking and beautifully filmed documentaries. Visit www.wimberleylibrary.org for a description of each month’s featured film, or call (512) 847-2188.
State of the District reports
Dripping Springs ISD will hold two “State of the District” presentations for community members and parents in early November. The evening presentation will be Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 7:00 p.m. at the Sycamore Springs Elementary cafeteria (14451 Sawyer Ranch Rd.). The morning presentation will be Thursday, Nov. 8, at 8:00 a.m. in the Lecture Hall at Dripping Springs High School (940 Highway 290 West). The same presentation will be given both days. Superintendent Bruce Gearing will share information on topics such as the district’s vision and goals, academic performance and extracurricular achievements of students, financial status of DSISD, and future planning. The assistant superintendents also will share information. Audience questions will be welcomed. Torchy’s Tacos of Belterra is donating tacos for both meetings. More information can be found online at dsisd.txed.net.
