Week of July 4 to July 11 July 4
Wimberley’s Fourth of July Parade, 9:30 a.m. to noonish, along RR12, across the Cypress Creek bridge, past the Square and the Blanco River, to its culmination at Sonora Bank on Stillwater. Roads along the parade route close at 9:30 a.m. and reopen approximately between noon and 1 p.m., after the parade.
12th Annual Patriotic Concert, 3 to 4:30 p.m., performed by the Wimberley Community Chorus and the Hill Country Community Band, at the First Baptist Church, 5951 Winters Mill Pkwy. No charge to attend, donations welcome.
The Cities of Wimberley and Woodcreek present the Wimberley Valley Fireworks Show at the Wimberley VFW Hall Rodeo arena, 401 Jacob’s Well Road. Concert begins at 7 p.m. and features Bob Livingston of the famed Lost Gonzo Band and Bradley Kopp. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. A BYOB event, bring refreshments and camp chairs. Free parking and no charge to attend. For additional information, go to visitwimberley.com and woodcreektx.gov.
City of Woodcreek’s Best Dressed Lil Firecracker Patriotic costume contest, for children aged 12 and under, at the Wimberley Valley Fireworks Show at the VFW Hall Rodeo arena, 401 Jacob’s Well Road. Judging at 7:45 p.m. at the Bob Livingston and Bradley Kopp concert musical break. Winners collect six box seats for Saturday’s VFW Rodeo performance and a VIP parking pass. Fourth of July Freedom Party, noon to 10 p.m., at the newly opened Willow Lake Watering Hole, 110 Old Kyle Road. Features Guy Forsyth, Marvin Bottera and Friends, the Hill Country Honeys and DJ El Gato. Tickets are $17; kids under 12 are free.
July 5, 6 and 7
The 78th Wimberley VFW Rodeo at the VFW Hall Rodeo arena, 401 Jacob’s Well Road. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 5:30 p.m. and mutton bustin’ begins at 7 p.m. The rodeo Begins at 8 p.m. On Sunday, stay after the rodeo for the grand finale fireworks display that begins around 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids aged four to 12 years at the gate. Children three and under are free.
July 6
Market Days at Lions Field, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with more than 500 booths filled with great stuff, concessions and really great people.
Coffee and Cars, 8 to 11 a.m. next to Blanco Brew, 14200 Ranch Rd 12. Hot rods, classic cars, sports cars and other eye candy for automotive enthusiasts. No charge to attend.
July 9
“Runaway Radio: The Rise and Fall of Album Oriented Rock Radio through the Lens of Houston’s 101 KLOL FM,” feature documentary, 7 p.m. at the Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St. in San Marcos. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., complimentary pizza and drinks served from 6:30 p.m. Film starts at 7 p.m. There will be a question and answer session with director Mike McGuff and Dr. Jason Mellard, Director of the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University.
July 11
The monthly Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325, Wimberley. Excellent opportunity for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or some other form of Dementia to share information. Find out about the weekly respite program, “Circle of Friends.” For additional information, contact Linda Germain, facilitator for Alzheimer’s Texas, at 512-924-3661.
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.
Adult art workshops at projectART, 111 River Road #100. $45. Saturdays, all summer long through August 3. Topics include Japanese shibori indigo dyeing and linocut printmaking. Register at projectartwimberley. corsizio.com. New! Qi Gong at the Community Center. $10. Monday from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday 6 to 7 p.m. Pay at WCC office (card only).
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 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 [email protected]. 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 jacobswellnsdar@ gmail.com.
