Week of October 3 to October 10 October 3
WimberleyArt.org’s new monthly Art Crawl features Wimberley galleries open late every first Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m., with a different theme each month, guest artists, and refreshments. Visit five galleries and be eligible for great prizes. For details and a gallery map, visit wimberleyarts. org/programs/artcrawl.
October 4, 5, 6
The Wimberley Players wind up their run of “Now & Then,” a romantic dramedy, 7:30 p.m., 150 Old Kyle Rd. The play’s ever-thickening plot unfolds as a mysterious gentleman enters a bar late one evening and makes a young couple an offer they find irresistable. Performances are Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25, $20 for students with ID at wimberleyplayers.org
October 4, 6
Hill Country Community Band concerts, October 4, 7 p.m. at the Wimberley Valley Winery, 2825 Lone Man Mountain Rd., and October 6, 4 p.m. at Wimberley First Baptist Church, 15951 Winters Mill Pkwy. Selections include “Shenandoah” by Frank Ticheli and “October” by Eric Whitacre, works by Robert Bennett and Ron Nelson, and marches by Fillmore and Sousa. Directed by Dr. Manuel Arambula, the concerts are family friendly and free.
October 5
Star Party, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Blue Hole Regional Park. Guided stargazing in our globally-recognized Dark Sky community. All ages. Free.
October 5
Market Day, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine, 601 Farm to Market Rd 2325. Nearly 500 vendors on 20 tree-shaded acres selling art, crafts, antiques, collectibles, vintage, home décor, apparel, baby items, home items, pottery, jewelry, plants and garden items, candles, specialty foods, baskets, furniture, cowhides and many more items.
October 5
Battle of the Badges, 4-7 p.m., Wimberley Independent School District’s Baseball Complex at 290 BallPark Rd. Wimberley Fire and Rescue face off with the Hays County Sheriff’s Department in the Battle of the Badge contest. $7 for adults and $3 for kids. Children under two are free. Concessions and 50/50 raffle available. All proceeds go to the Wimberley Youth Sports Association and the American Cancer Society.
October 8, 10
The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Hays County presents virtual candidate forums, 7 p.m., on Zoom. October 8, Woodcreek City Council candidate forum; October 10, County Constable Pct. 2 and County Court-atlaw #3 candidate forum. To access, go to lwvhaysco.com, navigate to the Forums Webinars Programs page under the Events tab. Free, no registration needed.
October 9
Wimberley Civic Club’s Style Show and Market, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12. Popular happy hour style show and market showcases fashion from a dozen area businesses. Sip and nibble while watching runway models show fall and winter fashions. Shop vendor booths before and after the runway show. Tickets and VIP tickets at wimberleycc.org. Proceeds support the community through grants and scholarships.
WEEKLY EVENTS
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.
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 512-847-5540 or 214-949-3229.
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 Classes will not meet in November but will resume in December.
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). Yoga Classes will not meet in November but will resume in December. Gentle Yoga with Carla Daws, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m., by donation. Bring a mat and water bottle. Yoga Classes will not meet in November but will resume in December.
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. 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 512 787-8313. 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
The Wimberley Garden Club meets the second Wednesday at EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens meeting room, 9:30 to 11:30, September to May, to inspire and educate homeowners about gardening in the Texas Hill Country. Refreshments and camaraderie guaranteed. Visit wimberleygardenclub. org.
The Hill Country Unit of the Herb Society of America meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Wimberley Village Library, 400 FM 2325 and features guest speakers, educational programs, and hands-on activities that promote the use of herbs for health, cooking or home care. 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 wimberleyquiltguild@gmail. com. 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 Ranch Rd 12, is open for visitors on Fridays and on the first Friday and Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
More at wimwic.org.
