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.
CAMPO Open House
A Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) open house will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at Dripping Springs Park Ranch and Event Center, 1042 Event Center Dr. in Dripping Springs. The come-and-go meeting will be on amendments to the long-range CAMPO 2040 Plan and the 2017-2020 Transportation Improvement Program. The public is encouraged to participate in person or online at upcoming open houses and commenting opportunities.
Replanting Wimberley
On March 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., join Retreet, a nonprofit organization the focuses on replanting trees after disasters, to help rebuild the shores of the Blanco River. Volunteers are needed. Register as a Planting Day participant at www.wimberley2.eventbrite.com. For more info, email [email protected].
Free Lunch and Learn
Steve Catoe, a Positive Approach to Care and Validation Therapy Trainer for Alzheimer’s Texas will present tips and strategies for effective communication with persons with dementia. Class and a light lunch are offered free of charge at Chapel in the Hills, 14601 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley, TX on Friday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration is required. Call (512) 241-0420 or email [email protected].
Fly your Texas Flag
On Monday, March 27, fly your Texas flag at your home or business to honor those who were massacred at Goliad after Fannin surrendered his forces.
Market Days
Celebrate Easter at Wimberley Market Days Saturday April 1 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.
SKYWARN classes
Hays County and the National Weather Service will hold classes about severe weather as well as living in wildfire-prone areas in Central Texas. The program will include and overview by Clint Browning, Hays County Fire Marshal, about the Firewise program, which teaches how best to adapt to and prepare their homes for living in wildfire-prone areas. Free SkyWarn classes will be held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12 at the Wimberley Community Center at 14068 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley; and Thursday, April 13 at North Hays Fire Rescue Central Station, 400 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs.
