Week of August 9 to August 16 August 10
Back to School Bash, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Blue Hole Regional Park. Family-friendly event with games, music, swimming, and the opportunity to connect with neighbors and community members. Participants are encouraged to participate in a school supply drive benefiting Barnabas Connection. Donations of school supplies such as notebooks, pens, backpacks and other essentials will be accepted to support local students. For more information, including how to participate or donate to the school supply drive, go to wimberleyparksandrec.com.
Registration not required, but appreciated.
August 10
The Barnabas Connection’s Back to School Fiesta kicks off in time for the beginning of school, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Barnabas Connection, 101 Spoke Hill Drive. For preregistered families and children in need of backpacks, school supplies and services. For more information visit barnabas connects.org.
August 14, 21 and 28
The Sustainability Workshop continues Wednesday evenings, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR12. Learn from experts about fast fashion and sustainable wardrobe upgrading with the use of organic, homemade clothing dye, sustainable practices in the workplace, Engaged Ecology Initiatives, sustainable art creation, and how to make green spaces more habitable for avian species. Presented by the Wimberley Parks and Recreation Department, the workshop is free but registration is required at wimberleyparksandrec. com. Inquiries at 512 660-9111.
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.
The LOUD Crowd Parkinson’s Voice Group 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 information call 512-847-5540 or 214-949-3229.
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, Tuesday, 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 that specializes in fresh foods from growers and welcomes art, craft and other vendors is held Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Cowboy Church, 120 Green Acres Drive.
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
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, is held the first Thursday each month in the Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325 from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Designed for caregivers to meet with others who are caring for a loved one with dementia. For additional information 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 information, email [email protected].
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]. 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 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.
