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The Hill Country Community Band will present their first concert of the year, “Feste Italiana”, on February 18 at 4 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Wimberley. Directed by Dr. Manuel Arambula, this free and family-friendly program will include “some Italian blockbusters” such as “The Pines of Rome” by Ottorino Respighi, and transcribed by Guy M. Duker, “Nessum Dorma”, an aria from the final act of Puccini’s opera Turandot and one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera, and “Florentiner March”, an Italian Grand March, by Julius Fucik, Op.214, and edited by John R. Bourgeois.

Part 1 In a turnout that filled the Community Center’s main room to capacity, Wimberley citizens attended a meeting initiated by The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association and the Trinity Edwards Springs Protection Association last Friday evening. Both organizations presented speakers to clarify the reasons the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District levied an unprecedent- ed fine against water supplier Aqua Texas that led the company to sue the District in a federal lawsuit.

The 220 Fine Art Gallery is hosting their first annual Lover’s Soiree and Toast to the Artists, February 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. A special, temporary exhibition of new work by Trisha McWaters awaits art lovers along with traditional Valentine’s Day treats of champagne, cherries and chocolate.

Old Glory Ranch is hosting a fundraiser for King Feed on February 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. The live music event will offer food and the opportunity for supporters to bid on auction items as well as make a donation at the door and throughout the event.

The Barnabas Connection has received a $50,000 incubation grant from the St. David’s Foundation to fund lowcost mental health services in the Wimberley Community. The grant will sustain their Clinical Services program.

The Wimberley Valley Chamber of Commerce has initiated an Ambassador Club program. Ambassador volunteers will attend ribbon cuttings, support Chamber events and recommend businesses who would benefit from Chamber membership.

The Wimberley Community Civic Club has launched their annual Spring Events for 2024. Classes, travel, events, games, lunches, brunches and dinners as well as arts and crafts workshops are all part of the year’s offerings.

Week of February 8 - 13 February 9

THE CHAMBER HOSTED A RIBBON

The distinguished cross-cultural band that blends rock, Latin, blues and world music, Del Castillo, is set to perform at Susanna’s Kitchen February 15.