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The Katherine Anne Porter charter school in Wimberley turned up the heat last week for their annual Chili Cook Off and Cupcake Wars school fundraiser. Students, staff, board members and Chef Ryan Castille from the Wimberley Inn joined in the competition. Judging was conducted by Jay Bachman, co-owner of the Wimberley Cafe and Marco’s Restaurant; Pam Tise, a Longleaf Craft Kitchen + Bar partner and KAPS Board Member; and Jordan Elliot, KAPS School Board President.

Live Music Calendar

Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick.

Jim Chiles, outgoing Place Four City Council member, has filed an application to run for the position of mayor in the upcoming City of Wimberley General Election May 4. He is hoping to fill the slot left by outgoing Mayor Gina Fulkerson. For Place Two on the City Council, Bo Bowman has put forth his application to replace outgoing Teresa Shell. Robert Clark has applied to fill Place Four. The City began accepting applications January 17 and will continue until the deadline on February 16 at 5 p.m.

The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus are facing cold weather this week to put up reminder banners announcing their annual Mardi Gras Casino Night. The Mardi Gras Casino Night is Saturday, February 3, from 6 to 10 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Activity Center, 14711 Ranch Road 12. Casino Gaming, dinner, dessert, open bar and prize draw- ings are all part of the fun. Beneficiaries of the Casino Night event are the Wimberley Valley Emergency Responders for their Appreciation Luncheon held on March 21.

Riffs, Roams and Raves uncovers the creative, noteworthy and accomplished in the Wimberley Valley and beyond with tips on who to hear, where to go and what to see from managing editor Teresa Kendrick.

The Homeless Coalition of Hays County is coordinating the Point In Time Count taking place January 25. The Point In Time Count is an annual census of people who are experiencing homelessness and is mandated by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Week of January 19 - 25 January 19

Wednesday’s WinterNights Performance

The old restaurant on River Road is about to get a new occupant.