RED Arena Round Up
Dripping Springs’ RED Arena will host its 7th annual inclusive rodeo playday and free family fun day on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Come cheer on local riders and enjoy BBQ, raffles, a huge silent auction, games, bounce houses, petting zoo and mini horse obstacle course. This annual event benefs the scholarships and programs at RED Arena. No charge to park or enter. See www.redarena.org/2017-round-up.html for more.
Find the Fun in Nutrition
Kids and adults are invited to a fun, interactive and informative program at the Dripping Springs Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 31, from 3-6 p.m. Kate Blankenship, Hays County Extension Agent, will offer activities designed to build individual/family resilience in health and economics. It’s fun! It’s smart! It’s MyPlate.gov! The MyPlate program is an eye-opening tool for individuals who want to learn/improve their daily nutrition intake. It is free and available to all. Kate has a Bachelors in Heath Science from A&M and is working on her Master’s in Public Health.
Celebrating Fatherhood Conference
Texas Home Visiting of Hays County, Head Start, and several other Central Texas agencies announce the second annual Celebrating Fatherhood Conference at the San Marcos Activity Center on Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is free for fathers, fathers-to-be, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father figures. Through music, prizes, food, and “Amazing Dad Awards”, we hope to make this an event the fathers will not forget. Mothers and children are welcomed to join the dads at 11 a.m. to conclude the day as a family. Register today for Celebrating Fatherhood at www.celebratefatherhood.com and receive a free t-shirt. For details call David Bryant, Father Engagement Coordinator at 512-667-7620 ext 306, or dbryant@communityaction.com.
Wimberley Memorial Day Rodeo
It’s a weekend of fun for the whole family at the Wimberley VFW Arena, 401 Jacobs Well Road for this Open Pro Lester Meier Rodeo. This event includes great food and vendors and benefits the local Wimberley 4H Club. The event will be held Saturday & Sunday night from 7:30-10 p.m. See www.wimberleyrodeo.org for more information.
Do you know of a free community event to be included in Lagniappe? Send an email to christine@haysfreepress.com.
