Hays County Hunger Strike 2017
Hunger STRIKE is an annual bowling tournament benefiting Hays County Food Bank. It is a fun-filled evening meant to increase awareness about local food insecurity while raising money to support the 1 in 7 in Hays County who are food insecure. 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.
Elisa Albert reading and book signing
Author Elisa Albert will hold book readings and signing on Feb. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Texas State University’s Witliff Collections and Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Anna Porter Center in Kyle. Albert is the author of “After Birth,” “The Book of Dahlia” and “How This Night is Different.”
Buda Ninja Warrior 2017
Get ready to run, jump, climb and win at the Hays Hills Baptist Church Buda Ninja Warrior competition Feb. 25. Adult competition will be held at 1 p.m., youth compettition at 3 p.m. and a youth rally at 6 p.m. Competitions are $20 per person. Participants must sign waiver forms. See more info at BudaNinja.com.
Marge Wood at It’s About Thyme
Children’s author Marge Wood, who has just published the second novel in her ‘Secret Buzzard Society’ series, will be reading from her work and signing books at It’s About Thyme Garden Center (11726 Manchaca Rd, 78748) on Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. Set in the fictional west Texas town of Chert during a drought, this tale follows the efforts of 12-year-old Ingrid and her friends to save water and save the town.
Hays Talent Showcase
Hays CISD invites you to the annual Hays Talent Showcase March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center (979 Kohler’s Crossing Road in Kyle). See the community’s top talent as performers try to win prizes. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students K-12 and senior citizens with a district pass. For more in, contact Tina Valdez at 512-968-9914.
Kyle Garden Club
The Kyle Garden Club will meet on Friday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m. at the Historic Kyle City Hall. The program is on ‘Recycling, A Necessary Way of Life’ by Marlene Gillman. There will also be a plant exchange and the public is welcome.
Wimberley 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. For more information see the Market Days web site at www.shopmarketdays.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/wimberleymarketdays.
