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Marilee Wood, a key figure in the creation of modern Wimberley, will be remembered at 2 p.m. this Saturday at the Wood/Grinstead Amphitheater of Blue Hole Regional Park. Everyone is welcome for the memorial event, which takes place in the park that Wood did so much to save and develop for Wimberley. Wood died Jan. 25, in Houston.

One of Wimberley’s largest annual events, the 24th annual Butterfly Festival, will take place this Saturday at the EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Concert in the Park

The Wimberley Valley Art League announces its next juried show which will be a hybrid show. The juror is Austin artist Joseph Hammer. The show began on Thursday, April 7 at the Wimberley community center. This show will continue until Tuesday, July 12. The show will also be available online. The show will feature 50 works by local talented artists. All submissions will be for sale so if you are interested in obtaining great original art from our talented members, this is your chance to do so. Not all artists will be represented at this show but you can access other artists on our website by clicking on the members' gallery. There is great art to be viewed and most are for sale.

There’s a Black Moon rising. You won’t be able to see it – and that’ll be lovely.

Christi Moeller has been named the new Principal of Danforth Junior High School.

The state of Texas will hold an election on two propositions to change the state’s constitution. Election day will be May 7. Early voting begins April 25 will be at the Wimberley Community Center.

Mountain Laurels, also known as mescal beans, are one of my favorite plants. I have about ten of them scattered over the yard. Nearly every one just sprouted from a discarded seed. In general, mountain laurels are not easy to transplant, so start with a nursery plant. Transplants also may not bloom for several years, so, again, it is best to start with a nursery plant.

The average home value in Wimberley increased more than $135,000 over the last year to $477,388 for a nearly 40% increase year over year.

“We live in a beautiful place,” Jose Abaroa, lead pastor at Cypress Creek Church, said. “Looking down at the valley, we live in a beautiful place.”