February 12, 2009

•High School Baseball Meeting: Attention all high school baseball parents, the annual parent-coach metting is here. Please meet in the high school cafeteria on Thursday, Feby 12 at 6:00pm.

February 12, 2009

•Blanco State Park - Toddler Time at the Park: Class is relaxed and inviting experience for parents & toddlers, ages 1-3, to enjoy nature together. Activities include walks, meeting plant & animal friends and hearing stories. Parents remain with children for class. Dress appropriately for outdoor activities; bring an easy way to carry your child (backpack, stroller, etc.), a snack and drink. Check at Park Headquarters for directions to class location. Class free with daily entrance permit to park, which is $4 for adults and children are free. 10-11:30am. Please call 833-4333 for more info.

February 13-16, 2009

•Blanco State Park - Great Backyard Bird Count: Opportunity for citizens to become scientists by helping Audubon and Texas Parks and Wildlife track bird species. Every day of the GBBC there will be guided bird hikes at 8am, 10am and noon. Participants will have a chance to record their species sightings & have them entered into the Audubon database by park staff. On Feb 14, there will be classes on how to attract birds to your backyard, how to observe birds, and children's activities along with scheduled bird walks. All event activities are free with a daily entrance permit to the park; $4 for adults and children are free. Accessible for the mobility impaired 8 am-2pm. Call 833-4333 for more info.

February 14, 2009

•Blanco County Father-Daughter Valentines Dance: Sat, Feb 14 5:30-8pm at Gem of the Hills, Blanco. This is a fundraiser to help American Cancer Society find a cure for cancer. Open to 5th grade girls and younger and their father or grandfather, older brother, uncle, neighbor or family friend. $10 per couple at the door.

February 14, 2009

•AARP Drivers Safety Program: Sat, Feb 14, 9am-5pm, CRRC 1917 FM 2673, Sattler. For licensed drivers who want to refresh/improve driving skills & qualify for multi-year auto insurance discount. Valid for 3 yrs. Confirm w/agent. Does not relieve traffic citations. AARP member $12, Non-member $14. CRRC requests a donation to defray operational expense. Info: 830-983-2324 or 2839.

February 17, 2009

•Hill Country CattleWomen Chapter will meet on Tues, Feb 17 at the Gillespie County Farm Bureau Bldg on Equestrian Dr, Fredericksburg. 10am social, sign-in; 10:30am meeting. Lunch to follow, cost $15. Public & prospective members invited. Program will be presented by an authority on"Predator Control", a subject of great interest to those farming and ranching in the Texas Hill Country. Reservations by Feb 10 to: Beverly Lacy 830-229-5604

February 21, 2009

•Mr. Miss Pageant, Blanco High School: 6:30 pm, $5 admission. Complimentary desserts. Vote for your favorite couple–18 competing for title! Proceeds benefit 2009 Project Graduation.

February 24, 2009

•Pancake Supper. United Methodist Church, 5-7pm, donations accepted. Enjoy pancakes and sausage prepared by members of the Blanco Lion’s Club and St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. Proceeds benefit 2009 Project Graduation.

February 28, 2009

•KVFD Annual Rabies Clinic sponsored by Blanco Veterinary Clinic. Sat, Feb 28; 9am-12pm; Kendalia Fire House (Hwy 473 & Edge Falls). Shots for dogs/cats. Rabies-$8, Distemper-$17, Combo-$25. Keep our community & animals safe by immunizing pets!

March 11, 2009

•Book and Author Luncheon: The Friends of the Bulverde/Spring Branch Library invite you to attend the 4th Annual Book and Author Luncheon at 11am on March 11 at the Spring Hill Event Center at 2455 Celebration Dr on Hwy 281 N. The event will include fine dining with 6 notable authors presenting their latest books. San Antonio author Pam Morsi will be the mistress of ceremonies. Proceeds benefit Bulverde/Spring Branch Library. For reservation info: email dn184ems@gvtc.com or call 830-438-3364.

March 25, 2009

•Celebrity Dinner. More info to come. Wednesday, March 25. Proceeds benefit 2009 Project Graduation.

April 4, 2009

•Blanco VFD Fish Fry Fundraiser: Saturday, April 4 from 4:30 to 7:00 at the firestation on 5th and Pecan.

April 18, 2009

•Fun Run. Saturday, April 18. More info to come. Proceeds benefit 2009 Project Graduation.