Texas Tech University is holding a Red Raider Hill Country Orientation on Tuesday, Aug 22, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., for any TTU students attending classes in the Hill Country this fall.
The orientation is for new and returning students, and attendance is mandatory. Students can attend in person at the following sites:
Highland Lakes Campus, 806 Steve Hawkins Parkway
Marble Falls, Texas, Fredericksburg Campus, 2818 East US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg, Texas
Students can also elect to attend ...
Christmas comes but once a year. Except at the Blanco Good Samaritan Center, which will host its first-ever “Christmas in August” sale this Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 17-19.
Shop early at the thrift store for best selections of Christmas trees, Santas, holiday collectibles, decorations, lights, outdoor décor, and lots more.
“We’ve got everything from Christmas bags and paper to Christmas villages,” said Kathi Ulbig, store coordinator.
Proceeds from the center’s non ...
August is the month to plant late fall vegetables and prepare for garden soil. Remove old plants and weeds. Add a healthy amount of compost to your garden and flower beds. You may prepare the planting areas several days before planting. Just add a small amount of fertilizer in the bottom of each hole.
Hill Country Memorial will host a free “Eat Well, Age Well” seminar at Gem of the Hills Community Center (2233 Hwy. 281 N.) in Blanco on Tues., Aug. 22.
A complimentary lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation to follow.
The presentation will describe how the body’s dietary needs change over time and will include a question-and-answer session with HCM’s registered dietitian Chelsea Edwards.
“Based on community feedback, we are bringing information and experts ...
Mark your calendars for free and fun family entertainment in Blanco! The city’s Arts in the Park committee announced its fall series concerts last week. They include 5 concerts featuring a variety of musical genres plus an Art Walk with local artists exhibiting their art. Each concert will be held in Bindseil Park beginning at 3 p.m.
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Saturday, August 12th Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department is hosting their annual BBQ and Live Music Dance. Our fundraiser is designed with our community in mind, with the event offering a chance for our neighbors to gather in support of our volunteer fire department for food and fun, giving, winning and dancing.
The BBQ dinner is from 5-9p, with live music by Wagon Aces from 8-Midnight.
Hill Country Memorial will host a free “Eat Well, Age Well” seminar at Gem of the Hills Community Center (2233 Hwy. 281 N.) in Blanco on Tues., Aug. 22.
A complimentary lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. with the presentation to follow.
The presentation will describe how the body’s dietary needs change over time and will include a question-and-answer session with HCM’s registered dietitian Chelsea Edwards.
“Based on community feedback, we are bringing information and experts ...
The Blanco County Association of Retired Educators (!BCARE) met on May 25th at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. The members discussed legislative actions affecting healthcare of retired public school personnel. The members made plans to continue efforts toimprove health care insurance, especially for public school retirees under the age of 65whose premiums and deductibles are unaffordable for most retirees in this category.
The program was presented by out-going president Peggy Gresham, a ...
Hayden Hunt, a 2017 graduate of Blanco High School, completed United States Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio on August 4th. He will now transfer to Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, where he will begin training to become an Air Traffic Controller.
The St. John Lutheran Community Association of Crabapple, Texas (Gillespie County) will hold its Annual Business Meeting on Sunday, August 20, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sunday School Building in Crabapple, 14689 Lower Crabapple Rd.
Election of Officers and Discussion of the Annual Homecoming Worship service planned for Sunday, September 24, 2017, will be agenda items along with any new business that may come before the meeting. All former members of the St.
