Week of April 11 - 18 April 11
Now through April 19, all WISD campuses will collect new sports equipment for Logan’s Dugout, a program through Barnabas Connection that provides sports equipment for families who find the cost to pursue sports prohibitive. The most needed items are athletic socks, baseball and softball belts, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, soccer pants, knee pads, football and baseball gloves, and cleats. Gift cards are also accepted. For more information, visit barnabasconnects.org/logans-dugout/.
April 12 - 13
The Wimberley Civic Club’s Hill Country Home Tour opens the doors to five unique homes, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 and 13. View them at your own pace with the tour map. Tickets are $30 per person. Purchase tickets online at WimberleyCCC.org or in person at the Wimberley Visitor Center, 14100 RR12, April 9 through 13.
April 13
WISD STEAM Fair, featuring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, at Wimberley High School, 100 Carney Ln, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information contact jason. [email protected] or call 512 47-5729 ext. 4233.
April 13
The City of Wimberley, with the help of Texas Disposal Systems, will hold a Community Clean Up Day, 8 a.m. to noon at the Lion’s Club Parking Lot, 601 FM2325. Bulky items allowed include sofas, stoves, refrigerators, water tanks, washing machines, clothes dryers, AC units, sinks, toilets, furniture and other waste materials. No hazardous items, chemical compounds, mixtures or substances allowed. No paints, motor oils, gasoline, mattresses, box springs or tires. For additional information call customer service at Texas Disposal systems 800 375-8375.
April 13
Calling All Bunco Gals. The Wimberley Area Republicans are sponsoring a luncheon with Bunco games from 1 to 4 p.m. at the VFW, 401 Jacobs Well Rd. A silent auction will be held and prizes of $100, $75, and $50 gift baskets will be awarded. A portion of the proceeds go to Crisis Bread Basket. Entry fee is $30. This is a BYOB event. Call 512 648-1718 or 512 393-9347 to reserve a spot.
April 14
Two talks, one about the Texas-Mexico border and the other about the dangers of Fentanyl will be presented at the VFW Post #6441, 401 Jacob’s Well Rd., from 3 to 5 p.m. Border Intelligence expert Jaeson Jones, will present, “Eyes On The Border” from 3 to 4 p.m., and Anthony Hipolito, a longtime area law enforcement professional, will present, “Fentanyl Kills, Keep Your Kids Safe.” The public is invited to attend and the talks are free.
April 17
The Hill Country Unit of the Herb Society of America will host a presentation on “The Beauty of Wildflowers” by John Thomas, owner and founder, of WildSeed Farms in Fredericksburg, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 FM2325. For additional information please email [email protected] or call 830 387-0955.
April 18
“Spring Fling,” the annual Game Day fundraiser hosted by St Mary’s Catholic Church Ladies Guild, will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St Mary’s, 14711 RR12. Lunch, a silent auction and games such as Mahjong, Mexican Train, and others will connect you to neighbors and new friends. Tickets are $15. Contact Patsy Gutierrez at 512 769-1885 or email [email protected] for tickets and to request the style of table needed to play your game.
WEEKLY EVENTS
Friday Night Bingo is held weekly at the VFW Post #6441, 401 Jacob’s Well Rd. Doors and concessions open at 6:30 p.m., early bird bingo is at 7 p.m., and regular bingo is at 8 p.m. Family friendly. BYOB. For information, go to vfw6441.com. 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.
Thursday, 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. Tuesday, 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 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 4 to 5 p.m., by donation. Bring a mat and water bottle.
The Adult Craft LAB is a year-round tinker and craft program for adults 18 and up organized by the Wimberley Valley Library. Classes are held via Zoom on Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
Farmers and Artisan market, a community-based endeavor, specializes in fresh foods from growers and welcomes art, craft and other vendors. Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Cowboy Church, 120 Green Acres Dr. The Wimberley Valley Museum located in the historic Winters-Wimberley House, 14068 Ranch Rd 12, is open for visitors on Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, and on the first Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. For information, go to wimwic.org.
Overeaters Anonymous, Wimberley Chapter, meets 7 p.m., second and fourth Mondays at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church, 956 RR2325. For information, call or text Aida at (512) 787-8313.
The Wimberley Group of Alcoholics Anonymous beginners meeting meets on Monday nights at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 16933 RR12. It is open to the public and interested parties. For more information call 512 694 4898.
MONTHLY EVENTS
Coffee and Cars is held the first Sunday of the month at Blanco Brew, 14200 RR12, from 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. For information, go to 12kingscarclub.com.
The Wimberley Valley Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church at 956 RR2325. Social time is at 10 a.m., followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m.
For information, email wimberleyquiltguild@gmail. com.
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 information, email [email protected].
The Herb Society meets the third Wednesday each month, September to June, at the Wimberley Presbyterian Church 956 RR2325. Social time starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. Activities include herb-related presentations, recipes, field trips and workshops. For information, go to HillCountryHerbs.org or email valentine_lisa@msn. com.
The Wimberley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday each month, September to May, in the meeting room at the EmilyAnn Theatre, 1101 Farm to Market Rd 2325. Presentations at 10 a.m. For information, email wimberleygardenclub.org.
