Brent Thurman Memorial Bull Riding
The 19th annual bull riding event celebrating the late Brent Thurman will be held Oct. 6-7 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park , with a pre-party and auction Friday, Oct. 6 and rodeo event on Saturday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. See a full schedule online at brentthurman.com. Proceeds benefit Marbridge Ranch, the Jason Walford Foundation, RED Arena and the Special Olympics.
Driftwood Community Improvement
On Oct. 7, the Driftwood Community Improvement Club will hold its annual potluck supper at the Driftwood Community Center at 7 p.m. During the supper, the DCIC will have the drawing of its annual raffle which provides funds for the upkeep of the Driftwood Community Center. Raffle tickets will be available for a beautiful queen-size quilt, fashioned by the Driftwood Quilters, and other items.
Friends Foundation BBQ
On Oct. 5, join the Dripping Springs Friends Foundation as it hosts its 24th annual BBQ fundraiser at Pecan Grove, formerly known as the Salt Lick Pavillion. The event, which will go from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., will have guests participate in a silent and live auction, as well as enjoy the music of the Hot Texas Swing Band. The fundraiser helps provide services to the community and seniors in the greater Dripping Springs area. All monies raised go to help support the Friends Foundation’s programs. Find more information at thefriendsfoundation.org.
Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival
The Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival will be returning again Oct. 20-22 with another incredible roster of songwriting talent. This 4th annual event will present more than 25 free shows a day featuring a wide variety of finely-crafted songs and the people and stories behind them. On Saturday evening, Grammy-winning songwriter Lori McKenna on the South Point Auto Stage at Mercer Street Dance Hall with Angaleena Presley opening the show. The Festival takes place on 6 stages at 6 venues; Mercer Street Dance Hall, Barber Shop Bar, Acopon Brewing Co., Mazama Coffee Co, Hudson’s on Mercer and The Sidecar Tasting Room, all within walking distance of each other in downtown Dripping Springs. You won’t want to miss a single note. www.drippingspringssongwritersfestival.com.
‘Opposites Attract’
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will open exciting 2017-2018 season, themed a “Season of Opposites” with the first concert, “Opposites Attract”. Comparisons of tonality, compositional techniques, and performance styles are accentuated through favorite composers such as Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Haydn. Performances will be held Oct. 14 7 p.m. at the Hays Performing Arts Center and Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at Wimberley First Baptist Church.
Women’s Club meeting
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club holds its monthly meeting at The Terrace Club at 11:30 am on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Speaker is Joe Urbach, Author, speaking on The Health Benefits of Coffee, Wine, Chocolate and Beer, among other things. Join us for lunch and enjoy the program. $20 reservations required by Oct. 13. For more information/reservations: [email protected]
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