Luling Watermelon Thump
Paying tribute to the favorite fruit of summer, the city of Luling hosts its 64th annual Watermelon Thump June 22 - 25. Downtown Luling puts on its festival hat as seed spitters, melon eaters and fun seekers of all ages gather to celebrate the delicious, nutritious, and auspicious watermelon. The Thump features musical entertainment, great food, fun events, a spectacular parade, unique exhibitors, and a large midway. In addition, visitors can vie for a world record in the World Championship Seed Spitting contest, or take home a trophy in the melon eating event. For more, visit www.watermelonthump.com.
First Responder Breakfast
The Central Texas AMVETS Post 115 will be hosting a First Responders Breakfast Saturday, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. to show their appreciation for what our local emergency personnel do on a daily basis. All First Responders and veterans are welcome. 401 Rebel Drive in Kyle.
From the Ashes Benefit Concert
The Wimberley community has come together to put on an all-day show to raise money for repairs to Cypress Creek Cafe after the building suffered major damage in a fire earlier this month. The event will feature local musicians, live auction, silent auction, a raffle, kids activities, beer, wine, spirits, food and more. The event will be held at The Water Point, 13401 Ranch Road 12, on June 17 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Star Wars: Rogue One
On June 16, come out to Buda City Park for the annual Movies in the Park series. “Star Wars: Rogue One ” will begin at 9 p.m. Movies are shown in Buda City Park every Friday in June.
Hays County Sheriff’s Office Summer Blood Drives
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with We Are Blood, Cabela’s and H.E.B. in hosting blood drives during June. Blood donations go to over 40 hospitals in the Central Texas area, including Seton Hays Medical Center in Kyle and Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos. Citizens of Hays County are encouraged to come out and help save lives by donating their precious lifesaving gift of life. One donation can help save two lives. If you cannot donate, please ask someone to donate for you. Volunteers can donate one pint of whole blood every 56 days. Donors are encouraged to eat a good meal before donating blood. Make an appointment online at www.weareblood.org - Group code: B416. Walk-ins are always welcome. Each donor will receive a We Are Blood summer t-shirt.
Blood drive dates
- Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cabela’s (Buda) Parking Lot
- Thursday, June 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.at Hays County Government Center in San Marcos (conference rooms 1001 & 1002)
- Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at HEB Dripping Springs, HEB Kyle and HEB Wimberley.
