August 22, 2008

• Friday Night Sunset Talk: “Scat And Tracks of Blanco State Park” — Animals leave behind clues that can tell us all about them, we just have to know how to read the signs. Come learn how to be an animal detective with our interpretive ranger. Appropriate for all ages. Check in at park headquarters for location. Talk begins at 7:45pm. For more information please call: (830) 833-4333.

August 23, 2008

•Nature Trail Walk — Join our interpretive ranger for a walk down our Caswell Nature Trail to see and learn about native plants, birds and animals. Walk begins at trail head at 9 a.m. For more information please call: (830) 833-4333.

August 23, 2008

• Stars In The Park – The San Antonio Astronomical Society will be at the park with telescopes and a slide show to display the wonders of the night sky. The four moons of Jupiter and several star clusters will be highlighted. Program is weather permitting. Please bring a flashlight. Check in at park headquarters for location. Program begins at 8pm. For more information please call: (830)833-4333

August 30, 2008

• Tejas Art Club bake sale, yard sale, and starving artists art sale. It will take place at the Uptown Art Center, 410 Pecan Street. Please keep this date in mind and come visit us.

August 30, 2008

•Benefit Dance for Manuel Telles: Yett Park on Sat, Aug. 30th from 8p.m. - 1:00a.m. Music by La Movida Tropical, Movida DJ, & Los Pedernales. Admission: $10 per person (includes meal & beverage). Admission for children 15 & under are free.

September 13, 2008

• Mathes Employee Reunion Saturday, September 13 at Marble Falls Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Pot luck meal at noon. For info call 830-693-4006

September 14,2008

•The Blanco County Aggie Moms Club will hold the first meeting of the 2008-2009 academic year on Sunday, September 14, 2008, at 4 pm in the home of Tricia Hartmann. The group will be welcoming several new members at this time. Please make plans to attend. If you wish to have more information, you may contact Secretary Nickie Cox at 833-5023 or President Tricia Hartmann at 833-1431.

September 14, 2008

• Diez Y Seis fiesta, Sunday, 11:30am-5:00pm at St. Ferdinand's Church, Main Street, Blanco. Mexican food, cakes, white elephant booth, Loteria & Children's Games, Horse Rides, Washer Pitching & Music. Everyone is welcome--Come Celebrate!

October 4, 2008

• 38th Annual Ladies State Chili Championship of Texas. Lady cooks from all over the state compete for the title and show teams entertain the crowd. The men are invited to flex their muscles and strut their stuff in the 1st Annual Open Barbeque. Games, vendors, music and more! Admission is FREE. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Fun starts Saturday at 11 a.m. with the Girly Man Beauty Pageant. Camp Ranger is located at 2778 Ranch Road 32, Blanco, just 3 miles east of 281. 10a-10p. Info: Susie Higgins 512-396-4456 or Laury McCullough 512-301-5254. Website: www.ladiesstate.org.