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Migratory Bird Day Seminar, Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Presented by Wimberley Parks and Recreation, the seminar is geared toward newcomers and avid birders interested in learning about the phenomenal migration process and important ways to help them. The event is Wimberley’s official celebration of becoming Bird City Certified. $15 per person. Kids under 12 are free. Registration required at wimberleyparksandrec. com.
May 10
Wimberley Garden Club holds its 26th Annual Spring Garden Tour, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The self-guided tour highlights five diverse properties: two local farms, two family properties restored after the 2015 Memorial Day flood, and a homestead. The tour includes a plant sale with Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and Garden Club members standing by to help with advice, art from Wimberley Valley Art League artists and live music. Tickets are $20 per person the day of the tour beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Wimberley Visitor Center, 14100 RR12, or online at wimberleygardenclub. org in advance.
May 10, 11
Rolling Oaks Music Festival, 1031 Lonesome Trail, Driftwood, Saturday, noon to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Driftwood. The family-friendly event offers free music and sells tickets for barbecue on Saturday, May 11, and a pancake brunch on Sunday. Adult meals are $15 and children’s plates are $7. Soft drinks and home-prepared desserts will be available at varying prices.
Performers are NG3, Him and Her, The Ghost Jam, Mike Bond, Three Top Mountain, Patrick Green, Steve Wood and others. Proceeds go toward the maintenance and operation of the Rolling Oaks Club.
Contact Dan Pickens, 512-7881610, or [email protected] for more information.
May 14
Wimberley Roundtable hosts “Water: Living in Stage 5,” Wimberley United Methodist Church, 1200 CR1492, 6:30-8 p.m. Panel discusses what takes place when Stage 5 water restrictions are imposed.
Panelists include Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith; Linda Kaye Rogers, Hays-Trinity Groundwater Conservation District board; Marshall Jennings, former Asst.
Director Edwards Aquifer Research Data Ctr., hydrogeologist, and retired Texas State University faculty member; Chris Elliott, a concerned well-owner in Rolling Oaks; and Dan Pickens, former board member of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. Public invited. No charge.
Weekly Events
Wimberley Library’s Adult Craft LAB is a year-round tinker and craft program for adults 18 and up. Classes are held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Farmers and Artisan market meets Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Cowboy Church, 120 Green Acres Drive. Fresh foods from growers, arts, crafts and other vendors.
Friday Night Bingo meets weekly at the VFW Post #6441, 401 Jacob’s Well Rd. Doors open 6:30 p.m., early bird bingo 7 p.m., regular bingo at 8 p.m. Family friendly. BYOB. More at vfw6441.com.
The LOUD Crowd Parkinson’s Voice Group meets at Deer Creek of Wimberley, 555 FM3237, Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Vocal practice, accountability, support and encouragement for those living with Parkinson’s. For more, call 512-8475540 or 214-949-3229.
National Mahjongg League groups meet Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon at the Wimberley Valley Library, 400 FM2325. The library owns sets, players should bring their own card.
On Wednesdays, a group meets 10 a.m. to noon at the Wimberley Senior Citizens room at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR12.
Bring sets, cards and a $1 donation for coffee and snacks.
42 Players meet Tuesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon at the Wimberley Senior Citizens Center.
Partners not necessary. A $1 donation supports coffee and snacks.
Look for the Senior Center suite and entrance on the right side of the Wimberley Community Center.
Zumba with Tanya at the Community Center. First class free. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 to 9:45 a.m. $5 per class. Pay at WCC office (card only).
Gentle Yoga with Carla Daws at the Community Center. Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m. $10 per class. Bring a mat and water bottle. Pay at WCC office (card only).
Yoga for Lunch with Carla Daws at the Community Center. Thursday, noon to 1 p.m. $10 per class. Bring a mat and water bottle. Pay at WCC office (card only).
Gentle Yoga with Carla Daws, St.
Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m., by donation. Bring a mat and water bottle.
Wimberley Al-Anon Family Groups, Thursdays, 7 p.m.; Mondays and Fridays at 12 p.m., Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 RR 2325.
ZOOM ONLY meeting, Sundays, 3 p.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 892 5112 9571 Zoom Passcode: 914106.
Newcomers welcome. Questions? [email protected].
Overeaters Anonymous, Wimberley Chapter, meets 7 p.m., second and fourth Mondays at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 RR2325.
For more, call or text Aida at 512787-8313.
The Wimberley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous beginners meeting meets Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 16933 RR12. Open to the public and interested parties.
For more, call 512-694-4898.
Monthly Events
Art Crawl, WimberleyArts.org’s popular event is now the Fourth Friday of the month, 5 to 8 p.m. at participating galleries. For details and map, visit gallerytrail.com/artcrawl Super Dimension’s Board Game event takes place the third Saturday of the month at the Community Center, 14068 RR12, from noon until 7 p.m. Free.
The Hill Country Unit of the Herb Society of America meets the third Wednesday of the month in the meeting space at Emily Ann Theatre and Gardens, 1101 FM2325 and features guest speakers, educational programs, and hands-on activities that promote the use of herbs for health, cooking and home care.
More at hillcountryherbsociety.org.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets the first Thursday in the Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325, 12:45 to 2 p.m. For caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia. Contact Linda Germain, Volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas, at 512-924-3661.
The Jacob’s Well Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution meets in Wimberley every second Monday to pursue historic preservation, patriotism and education in service to the community. For more, email [email protected].
The Wimberley Valley Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 RR2325, 9:30 a.m. social time, 10 a.m. meeting. For more, email [email protected].
Coffee and Cars meets the first Sunday of the month at Blanco Brew, 14200 RR12, 8 to 11 a.m.
Drivers with a hot rod, muscle car, sports car, exotic vehicle, classic truck or otherwise unique ride are welcome to put their car on display.
More at 12kingscarclub.com.
The Wimberley Valley Museum in the historic Winters-Wimberley House, 14068 RR12, is open for visitors on the first and third Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday by appt.
Please call 832-545-5036. More at wimwic.org.
The Wimberley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of every month in the meeting room at EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., September to May, to demonstrate how to meet the challenges of gardening in the Texas Hill Country. For information, visit wimberleygardenclub.org.
