‘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 concert will feature local musicians including the Michael James Band, Kevin Welch and Billy Crockett, Jennifer B and the Groove 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. There will also be a live auction, silent auction, a raffle, kids activities, beer, wine, spirits, food and more. Purchase ticket online at Eventbrite.com.
HCSO Blood Drives
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with We Are Blood, formerly the Blood Center of Central Texas, 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.
Blood drives will be held 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 the San Marcos – Hays County Government Center (conference rooms 1001 & 1002); and Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the HEB in Dripping Springs, HEB in Kyle and HEB in Wimberley.
Make an appointment online at www.weareblood.org - Group code: B416. Questions may be directed to Hays County Deputy Sheriff Stephen Traeger at (512) 393-7373 or via email at stephen.traeger@co.hays.tx.us. Walk-ins are always welcome. Each donor will receive a We Are Blood summer t-shirt.
Tomato Round-up
Come whet your appetites as local tomato growers show off their prized produce, and local tomato aficionados get a chance to taste everything from romas to red slicers during the sixth annual Dripping Springs Tomato Round-Up and Contest on Saturday, June 24. The tomato-centric event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park/The Triangle), located at the corner of RR 12 and Highway 290 in downtown Dripping Springs. Parking is free. The Round-Up begins at 9 a.m.
Do you know of a free community event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to christine@haysfreepress.com.
