HOSA Blood Drive
The public is welcome to join Lehman High’s HOSA on Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.for this blood drive. Anyone 17 years (needs parent permission) or older who weighs 115 pounds or more can donate With every pint of blood three lives are saved. Please come and lend a helping arm. Contact [email protected] to register.
Women’s Health Fair
On Friday, Jan. 13 from 7 -10 p.m., come out to 124 Alpha in Kyle for a women’s health extravaganza. After the craze of the holidays, put yourself back at the center of your life, and be around like-minded women who want to have a wonderful year. Discussion topics such as breast health, bras, nutrition, ketones, essential oils, and so much more. Free admission. More information can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/events/9730 75662796672.
Writing contest entries wanted
Mark your calendar! Jan. 14, 2017 is the deadline to enter the Texas Night Sky Festival Writing Contest. The festival, to be held March 18 in Dripping Springs, is part of an international program to preserve and protect the night skies by reducing artificial illumination. For more information on poetry and essay guidelines and rules, go to www.TexasNightSkyFestival.org and select Writing Contest.
Historical group seeks new members
Applications for positions on the Hays County Historical Commission are being accepted through Jan. 15 in the office of the Hays County judge. Among the activities of the commission are the placement of official Texas Historical Markers, conducting research on the history of the county, and sharing that history through publications, educational programs, documentary and oral history presentations, and activities such as historical tours.Commission Members, who represent all the communities in Hays County, serve two-year terms and may serve for multiple terms.
Call for auditions
Do you think you can act? Wimberley Players will hold auditions for “By the Water” by Sharyn Rothstein on Monday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Wimberley Playhouse and Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal School. Actors may bring a monologue if they have one prepared, otherwise they will be asked to read from the script. Callbacks will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 from 12-4 p.m. at the Wimberley Playhouse. Please schedule a reserved audition time slot by emailing [email protected] and bring a headshot and resume.