Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
The Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will meet on Thursday, February 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church Library, 956 FM 2325, Wimberley. This is an opportunity for caregivers to meet, ask questions and share information with each other as we travel this dementia road together. Please contact Linda Germain, Volunteer for Alzheimer’s Texas at 512-924-3661 for additional information.
WVAL Juried Show
Thursday, February 3rd, The Wimberley Valley Art League will host a juried art show starting on February 3 at the Wimberley Community Center. The first 2022 show juror is Debbie Little Wilson of Dripping Springs. The show will also be available online at wimberleyvalleyartleague.org. The show will feature 50 works by local talented artists. All submissions will be for sale.
Afghan Refugee Help Initiative
Patti Jones Morgan has organized an Afghan Refugee Help Initiative on February 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Wimberley Community Center. The presenter will be Ladies Let’s Talk from Charity “Chichi” Armstrong. Invitees include Refugees Services of Texas staff and volunteers from the Austin Jews and Partners for Refugees, Central Texas’ interfaith refugee resettlement organization. Please direct donations to Refugee Task Force c/o Temple Beth Shalom.
Charles Canvanaugh Charity Guitar Concert
The guitarist, Charles Cavanaugh will be presenting a charity guitar concert at Wimberley Presbyterian February 6 at 3 pm. Guests are Robert Harding on guitar and Penny, and Tom Gabrielsen vocals. Proceeds from this performance will benefit Operation Good Shepherd which is the financial assistance fund of the Wimberley Ministerial Alliance. It exists to provide assistance with rents, utilities, medical costs, and transportation for Wimberley residents in need. Music is Charles’ ministry to reflect on the stories of life and how they can deepen our understanding and action in faith and charity. He will open with his song “Jacobs Well” where the Samaritan woman was offered living water by Jesus. Other original compositions are Transfiguration, Mercy and The Greatest of These is Love. The concert will include pieces by Bach, Torroba, Milan, and vocal pieces. Charles Cavanaugh is a composer and performer on classical guitar. He studied music at the University of North Texas and at Basel Music Conservatory in Switzerland.
Vintner Dinner Series
Blair House Inn is hosting the 21st Annual Vintner Dinner Series. Join them for a five-course gourmet dinner paired with wines from the Texas Hill Country featuring Chef Marcelle Scanland. Call today to book your table at (512)847-1111.
Talk of the Town Sweetheart Dance
Calling all sweethearts! The Wimberley Civic Club is hosting the Talk of the Town Sweetheart Dance on February 12 at the Wimberley Community Center. Al Dressen’s Super Swing Revue, playing the best country and wester swing dance music, will provide the entertainment. $35 per person. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. BYOB. Order tickets online at wimberleyccc.org. All proceeds support community nonprofits and local scholarships.
Daughters of the American Revolution Meeting
Jacob’s Well Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meets on February 14, 2022 at the Emily Ann Theater in Wimberley at 9:40 am for chat time and 10 am for our business meeting. For more information about DAR go to [email protected].
StoryFest
Purveyors of all manner of tales and tunes, posey and scripted palaver will tout their talents at StoryFest 2022 on Feb. 17-20 at five venues in Wimberley sponsored by Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance (WVACA). Tickets are now on sale for the festival, the second of its kind here, at www.wimberleystoryfest. org.
Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner
The 32nd annual Dripping Springs Wild Game Dinner will be held on February 19 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. In addition to the dinner, there will be a super raffle, live and silent auctions, gun raffles, and a kids zone. Proceeds support local charities. For more information go to dswgd.com.
Clue: On Stage with the Wimberley Players
This hilarious farce-meets mystery that asks WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT is on stage at the Wimberley Playhouse from February 19 through March 13. For more information on individual tickets, visit wimberleyplayers.org.
RECURRING EVENTS
Wimberley Civic Club Spring Events
The Wimberley Community Civic Club has dozens of spring events ranging from card games, educational classes, specialty dinners and plenty more. Events run from January 20 through May. Sign up now before the events fill up at wimberleyccc.org.
