Hunger STRIKE
Hunger STRIKE is an annual bowling tournament benefiting Hays County Food Bank. The event will take place at Sunset Bowling Lanes in San Marcos, TX on Friday, Feb. 24 from 1-4 p.m. See haysfoodbank.org/hunger_strike.aspx for more information.
Running workshop
Grab your athletic shoes, lace up, and join your community at the Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park (behind HEB) for another Healthy Parks, Healthy People – Dripping Springs event. Dripping Springs is partnering with the Dripping Springs Running Club to host a running workshop on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Beginners and experienced runners alike can learn about proper footwear, stretching and how to prevent injuries.
Mighty Texas Dog Walk
Join thousands of dog lovers at this fundraiser for Service Dogs, Inc., a local nonprofit that takes dogs abandoned to animal shelters and transforms them into lifelines for people living with disabilities. Dress to impress (and compete in a costume contest) for this year’s theme, “Furry Tales. The event will be held March 4 beginning at 10 a.m. outside the Austin-American Statesman office in Austin. See www.servicedogs.org/mighty-texas-dog-walk-2017 for more info and to register.
Market Days
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Wimberley Market Days Saturday, March 4 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Listen to live music on three stages from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. This free event is located at Lions Field on RR 2325 Wimberley with ample parking in three lots.
Hill Country Writing Symposium
This gathering held March 16-18 at the Wimberley Village Library offers insight into writing for fiction, non-fiction and poetry as well as sessions on publishing. The seminar is presented by the Texas Authors Institute of History, a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to Texas Authors. See Writing.TexasAuthors.Institute for a list of sessions and schedule.
Texas Night Sky Festival
Celebrate the Hill Country’s night skies at this annual festival March 18 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Activities include live presentations, hands-on experiences, a dome star show, solar observations and a night sky observing party. See www.texasnightskyfestival.org for more information.
Scholarship opportunity
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will award two $500 college scholarships for female students in May. Applications are due by April 10 and can be found at www.dswomensclub.com or by contacting [email protected].
PEC offering scholarships
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is offering scholarships to high school and home-schooled seniors in its service area. Applications for the 2017 school year are now available at pec.coop/scholarships. Recipients will be selected based on their applications, including an essay, academic performance, community involvement , extracurricular activities and financial need. This year’s essay prompt asks students: What are some of the biggest challenges teenagers see in their community? What changes or programs would you implement to improve the community in which you live?
Tax services
Free assistance with income tax preparation is available through the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration building and the Wimberley Village Library. In Dripping Springs, volunteers are available on Tuesdays through April 18 except during spring break from 2-7 p.m To make an appointment, leave a message at (512) 858-0954. In Wimberley, volunteers will be available by appointment by calling (512) 590-0893 through April 12. For more info, call (512) 858-0954.
