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This Saturday, the annual Winter’s Eve festivities commence in Wimberley. The daylong event begins with the “Wishes for Wimberley” Toy Drive Parade led by Santa Claus that begins at 10 a.m. at Ace Hardware, 14307 RR12. Elves will be on hand along the parade route to collect new, unwrapped toys for children in need. The toys will go to The Christmas Store at the Barnabas Connection.

Members of the 12 Kings Car Club, popular sponsors of Wimberley Coffee and Cars and other car show events in the area, gathered to present a check to the Crisis Bread Basket last week alongside representatives from Ozona Bank, Caroline Adams and Daina Slover. More than a dozen members of the lively social and car club were on hand to present the $4,000 check.

Chabad of San Marcos and the Hill Country will light a public six-foot Hanukkah menorah candelabra in Wimberley at the Old Mill Store, 314 Wimberley Square, on Tuesday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. It is one of the eight days of the Jewish holiday. Following the menorah lighting there will be dancing, live music, traditional Hanukkah food, and Hanukkah gifts.

Hays County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act Funding for a Rental/ Utility Assistance Program for Hays County residents at their regularly scheduled Nov. 7. The program will be run through the Blanco River Regional Recovery Team.

The last Wimberley Market Day for the year is on Saturday, December 2. Celebrating all things Christmas, the Wimberley Lions Club, vendors, and volunteers from the community will be in high spirits to ensure a festive experience for shoppers and visitors alike. Taking an afternoon away from his busy seasonal schedule, Santa Claus will be at booth #325 on Lions Field to receive gift wishes and take photographs with his fans of all ages. Lion Amy Cox said, “Naughty or nice, come see Santa!”

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After singing her song, “Hometown,” four-time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz told her audience during her concert in the Wimberley Playhouse last week that, “This is emotional. It’s taking all of my power not to burst into tears.” Earlier in the day, Mayor Gina Fulkerson declared November 22, 2023 “Sarah Jarosz Day.”

Zumba with Tanya at Wimberley Community Center. First class free. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 to 9:45 a.m. $5 per class. Pay at WCC office (card only).

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