Town Hall
A town hall meeting on law enforcement and transportation is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. at Dripping Springs City Hall (511 Mercer Street). All Dripping Springs area residents are invited and encouraged to attend this joint town hall. Hays County Commissioner Ray Whisenant along with representatives from the city, constable’s office, Hays County Sheriff’s Department and Texas Department of Public Safety will be on hand to provide updates and answer questions.
SKYWARN classes
Hays County and the National Weather Service will hold classes about severe weather as well as living in wildfire-prone areas in Central Texas. The program will include an overview by Clint Browning, Hays County Fire Marshal, about the Firewise program, which teaches how best to adapt to and prepare homes for living in wildfire-prone areas. A free SkyWarn class will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13 at North Hays Fire Rescue Central Station, 400 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs.
Tax assistance
Free assistance with income tax preparation is available through the AARP Tax-Aide program at the Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration building and the Wimberley Village Library. In Dripping Springs, volunteers are available on Tuesdays through April 18 except during spring break from 2-7 p.m To make an appointment, leave a message at (512) 858-0954.
Women in Confidence
On Friday, April 14, this free program will be held at the Dripping Springs Community Library meeting room from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This month’s program is entitled “Choosing a Legal Guardian For Your Children.” You can learn more about money and legal issues from financial advisor Amy Colton and attorneys Jennifer Cochran-Green and Leanne Layne on the second Friday of each month. Please let library staff know you are coming by emailing adultservices@dscl.org. You are welcome to bring your own lunch.
Easter events
Sunset Canyon Church will host its event, “More Than An Egg Hunt,” April 15 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the church located at 4000 E. Hwy 290. The event includes interactive stations for families that tell the Easter story, egg hunts for up to 5th graders, lunch, door prizes and games. Call 512-894-0480 for more information.
All are invited to the annual Dripping Springs Presbyterian Church event featuring egg hunts, games, hot dogs and photos with the Easter bunny on Saturday, April 15 from 3-5 p.m.
Fly your Texas flag
On Friday, April 21 at your home or business all Texans are invited to fly their Texas flag to honor General Sam Houston and his Texas Army who defeated and captured Santa Anna ending the war for independence from Mexico in 1836 and ushering in the decade as an independent Republic.
Women’s Club
The Dripping Springs Women’s Club’s meeting will be Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Treaty Oak Distillery. Come join the group for a spring outing and learn about the distillery’s history and production. Reservations necessary: send an email to womenofds@gmail.com