March 25; April 1 and 8

•New Hope Lutheran invites you to come share in the peace of this season of reflection, Lent, every Wed evening through April 8 from 6:30 to 7:00pm. Sanctuary will be open for you to pray, meditate, or to just "be". You may come and go as you choose. At 7:00pm, you are invited to a brief worship service of Holy Communion. Feel free to "come-as-you-are", and invite your friends and neighbors. Everyone is always welcome at New Hope! Services conducted in the All-Faiths Chapel Building, located at the corner of 9th and Elm St. in Blanco.

March 25, 2009

•Celebrity Dinner: Wednesday, March 25 at Rockin’ R Steakhouse from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Proceeds benefit 2009 Project Graduation.

March 26 and 27, 2009

•Gem of the Hills: Lavender Lady - Thurs, March 26. Free Foot Clinic on Fri, March 27 with nutrition lunch following. More fun things coming up: African Dance every Tues in April; Indoor/outdoor flea market - interested vendors, call Liz Marek at 833-2713.

March 26 , 2009

•Lenten Lunch: Thursdays at 11:30am during Lent. Devotions begin at Noon and light lunches are provided by the host church. Freewill offerings received are used by the Blanco Ministerial Fellowship and their support of persons in need. March 26 - hosted by Blanco United Methodist Church. April 2 - hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church.

March 26, 2009

•Blanco State Park - Toddler Time at the Park: A relaxed and inviting experience for parents and toddlers, ages 1-3, to enjoy nature together. Activities include walks, meeting plant and animal friends and hearing stories. Parents remain with children for class. Check at Park HQ for directions to class location. Class is free with a daily entrance permit to the park, which is $4 for adults and children are free. 10-11:30am. Call 830-833-4333 for more info.

March 27, 2009

•A Chinese Evening at the Old Blanco Courthouse at 6pm is this year’s “Dinner and a Movie” offering by Friends of the Blanco Library. The menu of Chinese cuisine has been created by Sibby Barrett of Onion Creek Kitchens. The movie following dinner, Eat Drink Man Women, will be shown at the library at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale at the library for $12. Tickets & seating are limited.

March 28 and 29, 2009

•The Second Act Troupe returns to Blanco with an all comedy production Sat, March 28 at 7:30pm and Sun, March 29 at 2:30pm at the Learning Center Theatre in the School District Office 814 11th St. Features 10 members of the Company (including Blanco actress Maggie Goodman) performing in 4 very contrasting one act plays. $12 tickets at Blanco Chamber office, 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, March 23 to 27, or call 512-618-3355 at any time.

April 3-5, 2009

•Rummage Sale, St. Ferdinand's Church: 3 Days--Fri & Sat, 8:30am-4:30pm, & Sun, 8:30am-1:00pm. Household items, small appliances, toys, tools, knick-knacks, & more. 833-0531

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 4, 2009

•St. Paul Lutheran Church of Bulverde - Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00am to noon. Games, prizes, food, Easter Bunny, and more. Free admission. Rain or shine.

April 4, 2009

•Cat Adoption Day, hosted by Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation: At the Squirrel's Nest thrift store (515 N. Main, Boerne) on Saturday, April 4, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Stop by, visit with our cats, and see if your next family member is among those who need a home. For more info, contact Krystal at krystalm@wildlife-rescue.org or 830-336-2725, ext. 303.

April 5, 2009

•Softball Challenge: JC Lion’s Club vs. JC Women’s Civic Club on Sun, April 5 starting at 12:30pm at Johnson City Park. Everyone is invited to enjoy the event! Food, Fun and Games. Hot dog baskets for sale or bring a picnic basket. For more info, contact LeAndy Pletcher 512-775-9497. Proceeds benefit Johnson City Community Education Foundation, providing JCISD graduates with scholarships for college and technical school opportunities

April 5, 2009

•The Sons of Hermann Lodge #138 meeting: Sunday, April 5th at 2:30pm at the Twin Sisters School House in Twin Sisters. All members are encouraged to attend.

April 8, 2009

•Good Samaritan Center: Quarterly business meeting at 10:00am. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

April 19, 2009

•KAPS Dragon 5K: Sun, April 19 at 8am; Katherine Anne Porter School. Family-friendly run/walk. Friendly pets on leashes welcome. Check-in begins at 7:30am; run begins at 8am. Your $20 pre-registration includes race, refreshments, T-shirt, and awards from Wimberley Glassworks. Scenic run route winds through the streets of Wimberley, beginning at our campus at 515 FM2325 & along Green Acres Road to the Blanco River with a similar return route. Visit www.kapschool.org or call 512-847-6867 to pre-register.

May 9, 2009

•Llano Starving Artist Sale, Saturday, May 9. Juried. Free to exhibit or attend. Call: (325) 247-3770