Fancy Feathers Poultry Show
This annual show features hundreds of poultry breeds, contests, a silent auction, raffles, concessions and a clucking contest. The event will be held March 11 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 DS Ranch Road. Visit www.fancyfeatherstx.org.
Hill Country Writing Symposium
From March 16-18, meet at the Wimberley Village Library for insight into writing for fiction, nonfiction and poetry as well as sessions on publishing at this new public event. 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.
‘For the Birds’ at DSCL
Meet the birds who visit Dripping Springs during their annual migration at this spring break program for upper elementary, middle school ages and interested adults, presented by Dick and Beth Barham, both Hays County Master Naturalists at the Dripping Springs Community Library. This program will be followed by a create-your-own poster of one bird using various media. Posters may be displayed in the library for a week and then taken home.
Texas Night Sky Festival
Celebrate the Hill Country’s night skies at this annual festival March 18 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Attendees will join in fun citizen science activities, learn from engaging speakers and exhibits, see examples of good lighting for their home or business, view school projects and competition entries focused on protecting the night sky and explore the stars.the night sky and the world around us. This goes hand in hand with increasing awareness about the type of lighting that provides needed light while it reduces glare, saves money, eliminates light trespass, protects the health and safety of living things, and saves our common view of the night sky. See www.texasnightskyfestival.org for more.
Women’s Club meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club hosts its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 22 at the Terrace Club at 11:30 am. This month features the club’s annual Style Show when nine area clothing stores present their fashions. Reservations are necessary: [email protected].
Wimberley Wine Walk
Come out for the Wimberley Wine Walk on Thursday, March 30 from 5-8 p.m. Stroll the streets of downtown Wimberley and sample wines from up to 20 different wineries, and purchase bottles of your favorites. Tickets includes wineglass, a bag of goodies and a map of the locations serving wine and/or food. Registration will be open until March 23. The Wine Walk benefits the Wimberley Community Civic Club and tickets are non-refundable. This event happens rain or shine. You will be walking over uneven terrain. See wimberleywinewalk.com/ for more info.
Free tax assistance 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.
