First Thursday
Experience downtown Dripping Springs like never before from 5-9 p.m. May 11 with live music, local shopping, art and more. See firstthursdaydrippingsprings.org for more.
Caregivers Support Group Meeting
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers will meet on Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m. at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325. This is an opportunity for caregivers to discuss the latest Alzheimer’s information and to share ideas as they travel the caregiving journey together. If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, please join us. For more info, contact Linda Germain, volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas, at 512 924-3661.
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate color at this performance by the Starlight Symphony Orchestra featuring “My Many Colored Days” by Dr. Seuss. Performances will be May 20 at Hays Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. and May 21 at the First Baptist Church of Wimberley at 4 p.m. See www.starlightsymphony.org for more information. Starlight Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra whose performances are always free.
Wimberley Birding Society
Birdwatching opportunities at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge will be discussed at Wimberley Birding Society’s quarterly meeting on Monday, May 15, at 10 a.m. in the Wimberley Community Center. Speaker will be Elizabeth Bouchard, a member of the Friends of the Refuge, and an avid birder. Covering 27,500 acres located northwest of Austin, the Balcones refuge is a haven for the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo, both endangered species. Some 245 bird species are found in the area, which has canyons formed by erosion by Colorado River tributaries. New members and visitors are welcome.
Wimberley Memorial Day Rodeo
It’s a weekend of fun for the whole family at the Wimberley VFW Arena, 401 Jacobs Well Road for this Open Pro Lester Meier Rodeo. This event includes great food and vendors and benefits the local Wimberley 4H Club. The event will be held Saturday & Sunday night from 7:30-10 p.m. See www.wimberleyrodeo.org for more information.
RED Arena Round Up
Dripping Springs’ RED Arena will host its 7th annual inclusive rodeo playday and free family fun day on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Come cheer on local riders and enjoy BBQ, raffles, a huge silent auction, games, bounce houses, petting zoo and mini horse obstacle course. This annual event benefiting the scholarships and programs at RED Arena. No charge to park or enter. See www.redarena.org/2017-round-up.html for more.
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