New hires at city of DS
The city of Dripping Springs announced this week the hiring of Mariana Espinoza as the city’s new Parks and Community Services Director.
Espinoza comes to Dripping Springs from Grand Prairie where she served as the Senior Recreation Supervisor for the Grand Prairie Parks, Arts and Recreation Department for 11-plus years.
Prior to working in Grand Prairie, she worked for the city of Austin for three years as a Recreation Programs Specialist in the Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
As Parks and Community Services Director, Espinoza will oversee all of the city’s parks and open space. She will also serve as coordinator of all city-sponsored special events and activities, such as Christmas on Mercer Street, Founders Day Festival and the Dripping Springs Farmers Market.
Attracting pollinators
Join The Dripping Springs Community Library on Nov. 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. to get the 411 on pollinators. The “Attracting Pollinators” presentation will give the attendee the tools to create, in their home landscape, an environment that will support a wide range of pollinators throughout the growing season. Key points to be discussed include: 1. Why is pollination important and how is it threatened? 2. What environmental factors are important to pollinators and how can you enhance their habitat? 3. Which Pollinators are attracted to what plants in your garden?
Holiday Bazaar
On Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Women’s Guild of Chapel in the Hills will host a Holiday Bazaar. Come early and shop for Christmas ornaments, decorations, wreaths and centerpieces, decorated table-top trees, handcrafts, jewelry, holiday baked good, and so much more. 14601 Ranch Road 12, across from Dairy Queen. 512-847-9762
Courthouse lighting
Kick off the holiday season at the Hays County Courthouse lighting ceremony on Nov. 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Spend time with Santa, listen to live music and enjoy the view of the historic courthouse in its most festive time. The courthouse is located at 111 E. San Antonio Street in San Marcos.
Redbud Artisan Market
It’s time for the Redbud Artisan Market Holiday Show, a one-day event on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. More than 50 artisans of all mediums will be selling their handcrafted creations at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 29401 RR 12, across from the Dripping Springs Elementary School, just a mile and a half from Hwy 290 W. The event includes regional performers Micah Wagner, the Dripping Springs High School Orchestra Club, Tommy Mojica and a Wimberley trio, Three Hands High. For more details, driving directions, or samples of the artisans’ work, please visit the Facebook page.
County offices closed
Hays County offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 22-24, for the Thanksgiving holidays. Offices will reopen at their regular times on Monday, Nov. 27. Commissioners Court will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, but will not be held on Tuesday, Nov. 28.
