TUESDAY- DECEMBER 1 PATRICK ROSE IS RECOGNIZED
Texans for Lawsuit Reform is honored to award Rep. Patrick Rose the Civil Justice Leadership Award at a luncheon at Palmer's Restaurant, 218 Moore Street in San Marcos on December 1st at 11:30AM. We would like to have your members join us as we celebrate all that Rep. Rose has done for his district and the state of Texas .
RSVP: Call: 512-478-0200 or Email: svp@tortreform.com (Space is limited)
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THURSDAY-DECEMBER 3 "TOP CHEF" EVENT TO BENEFIT HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
The Top Chef 2009 event will take place at Wilson 's Appliance showroom on December 3, 2009, 6:00 pm. This annual event is a benefit for our local food pantry, Helping Hands. Helping Hands has been at work in the greater Dripping Springs community for many years and is one of the finest charitable organizations that is 100 % volunteer led. Every penny you give to this organization goes to helping those in need. If you purchase a ticket for Top Chef, 100% of that money will be used to provide food and necessities for our neighbors going through difficult times. There will be wine for tasting, wonderful food prepared by Fabienne Bollom from Rolling in Thyme and Dough, and thrilling entertainment as we watch FIVE contestants cook their hearts out. Our judges this year, Emmett Fox from Asti and Fino, Robert Rhodes from Hudson 's on the Bend , and Larry Perdido from Moonshine, are always a treat to visit with and hear their input on good food! For information and to purchase tickets go to www.hillcountrytopchef.net and reserve your tickets.
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THURSDAY-DECEMBER 3 HILL COUNTRY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION/BROWN SANTA DRIVE
Thursday December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.-Gracy Title and Prosperity will host the "Hill Country Holiday Celebration and Brown Santa Drive . Join us for Holiday treats and libations, as well as choral performances by the DSHS Jazz Cats. For the kids, photos with Santa, balloon sculptures, coloring contest and more! Please bring an unwrapped gift for hays County Brown Santa; let's fill up the sleigh for the children of Hays County . Prosperity Bank Building 721 Hwy. 290 West
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SATURDAY-DECEMBER 5 CHRISTMAS IN DRIPPING SPRINGS
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" in Downtown Dripping Springs as businesses and citizens prepare for the 5th Annual Christmas on Mercer Street, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10A to 6P. Hosted by the City of DS and DS Lions Club, admission is free to the public. With arts and crafts booths, Santa Sleigh Rides, children's activities, delicious food & free holiday entertainment, there is no place better than the charming surroundings on Mercer Street around the holidays. Offering a great opportunity for holiday shopping, the event will provide unique gifts with artistic originality and quality craftsmanship. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to Buy Local!
CITY OF DS LIGHTING CONTEST --The City of DS will also host a town holiday lighting contest. The categories include residential, commercial and public/non-profit. Entries are due by Dec. 1 with judging taking place Dec. 1-3. Awards will be presented at Christmas on Mercer Street and announced at the Lighting of the Tree. For lighting contest entry forms go to City Hall, 511 Mercer St. or www.cityofdrippingsprings.com.
*NOTE: Dripping springs is part of the Texas Hill Country Regional Christmas Lighting Trail.
We, the Dripping Springs Chamber, encourage our businesses to decorate and/or light up this year! Lots of visitors travel this time of year just to see the season's lighting displays, events, & holiday traditions in the Hill Country. LIGHT UP!
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SATURDAY-DECEMBER 5 TIMELESS CHRISTMAS AT LBJ BOYHOOD HOME & JOHNSON SETTLEMENT
The following three Saturdays, December 5, 12, and 19, everyone is invited to experience "Christmas at the LBJ Boyhood Home" with open house of this historic home, all decked out for a Christmas celebration in the 1920s from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. each evening. These park events are free of charge and are complemented by the stunning lighting display at the PEC, across the street from the LBJ Boyhood Home. Blanco County Courthouse is the centerpiece of the town's seasonal celebration "Lights Spectacular" and is not to be missed. For detailed directions or additional information, please call (830) 868-7128, extension 244.
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MONDAY-DECEMBER 7 & 8 SPRINGS FAMILY YMCA Holiday Cookie Festival!
December 7th, 9am - noon & December 8th, 4 -7pm
If you don't know what a Cookie Festival is, it's time for you to bake a couple of batches of cookies or candy (or several batches), donate them to the YMCA, and then come back and buy a whole variety of cookies and other specialty items for your own enjoyment or to give away. Specialty items include fudge, truffles, candies and lots of other goodies. Call the 894-3309 for more information, or if you'd like to help. Proceeds will support the Springs Family YMCA Partner of Youth campaign, making it possible for everyone to be a part of the Y.
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TUESDAY-DECEMBER 8 DS RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM KICK-OFF
Join members of your community in the fight against cancer!
Come to the Team Recruitment Kick Off Meeting on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
at Walnut Springs Elementary School Library.
We will provide information on how you can join a team, form a team, fundraising ideas and more.
For more information contact Vicki Kurhajec at (512) 482-3505 wk or (512) 789-6160 cell or
Vicki Rector at (512) 657-2909
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TUESDAY-DECEMBER 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The proposed amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance will be presented to City Council on December 8th, 7pm at the City Hall. We encourage your participation in discussions regarding the ordinance.
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DECEMBER 8TH & 9TH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RINGS FOR SALVATION ARMY
The First Baptist Church , Dripping Springs' Youth Group is growing and expanding community missions. They refer to themselves as "The Well". This active youth group is ringing out for the Salvation Army. The young people are excited about being bell ringers at the local Walgreens. The young adult class will be ringing on December 8th and The Well Youth Group on Wednesday, December 9th. First Baptist has been busy working on rebuilding the church and this will be the first community outreach for our new pastor, Craig Curry. The youth meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the fellowship hall and visitors are welcomed. Please stop by Walgreens between 4 & 8 PM on either Tuesday or Wednesday and meet some of the folks that make First Baptist Church a place that honors the past and is building our future. For additional information, please contact the church office at 512.858.4270.
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WEDNESDAY-DECEMBER 9 MEMORY LANE OPEN HOUSE
Memory Lane Event Center would like to invite everyone to their Open House on Dec 9th, 2009 from 5-8pm. We would love for anyone in the community to come and see what Memory Lane is all about. We are now having monthly Open House on every second Wednesday of the each month. You can come anytime within 5-8pm, and also visit with some wedding vendors in the area. There will be free food and drinks. For more info: www.memorylaneweddings.com
MORE TO COME::::
12/12 Friends of the DS Community Library host "Christmas in the Hills" Tour of Homes
www.dscl.org
12/12 Wesley Gallery Jewelry Show 10A-5P
www.wesleygallery.com
12/12 & 13 Sunset Canyon Pottery Customer Appreciation Days
www.sunsetcanyonpottery.com
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MEMBER NEWS
COATS FOR KIDS COLLECTION AT INDEPENDENCE TITLE-DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 2
Independence Title Company at Wallace Place in Dripping Springs at 310 Hwy. 290A, Dripping Springs Texas is collecting Coats for Kids. We at Independence Title would appreciate your help in helping our local children. Deadline is December 2, 2009.
WASH DAY LAUNDRY IS DROP OFF POINT
"Wash Day Laundry is the drop-off point for any new or gently-used coats you would like to donate through the Oak Hill Rotary Club. We are also the drop-off point for blankets or bedding that will be donated to an adopted family through EcoClean."
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WIMBERLEY HOME HEALTH OFFERS DIABETIC EDUCATION CLASSES
Wimberley Home Health offers free diabetic education classes-taught by a registered nurse/diabetic educator. There are four classes in the series, and they meet once a week for four weeks. Educational materials are provided, and a light, diabetic friendly snack is offered. Seating is limited, so please contact Barbara to reserve your space - (512)738-7048. The next scheduled session is for December 2, 9, 16, & 23rd, 11:00 - 1:00, at the Wimberley Community Center , 14068 Ranch Road 12.
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NEW NAME-NEW LOCATION-SAME GREAT CARE
RON S. WHITE DDS (formerly Centerlake Dental) is now open at its new location at 4189 East Hwy 290 (next door to Wilson AC & Appliance.) Their new phone number is 512.501.3839.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
If you have any employment needs, please email details to dschamber@verizon.net. Once position is filled, please inform us.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVENTS, GO TO: www.drippingspringstx.org
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