Johnson City Texas Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center

830.868.7684

www.JohnsonCity-Texas.com | fax: 830.868.5700
P.O. Box 485 | 100 E. Main | Johnson City, TX 78636
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Calendar Of Events | February 2012

February 2012: Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards for 2012: The annual Chamber awards have been restructured and are as follows: 1. Chamber Business of the Year, 2. Dwayne Hoppe Outstanding Community Citizen Award, 3. Chamber Member(s) of the Year Award, 4. Outstanding Educator.

Be on the lookout for voting instructions in the newspaper. Voting will be open to the public and all are encouraged to participate. The Award Recipients will be announced at the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet: Thursday, February 23rd.

Friday - Sunday, February 10-19: Wine Lovers Trail Includes 22 wineries in the Texas Hill Country. For more information and to purchase tickets: www.texaswinetrail.com

Saturdays, February 11 & 18: Texas Hills Vineyard Valentine's Day Dinner SAVE the DATE - more info. texashillsvineyard.com

Thursday, February 23: Johnson City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Old West Casino Night - Join us at the Blanco County Show Barn for a fun filled night. Banquet, Silent Auction, Texas Hold 'em, Roulette, Craps, Black Jack, food and drinks. The doors open at 5 p.m. for early bidding on Silent Auction items, the Evening begins at 6 p.m. Tickets MUST be purchased in ADVANCE. No tickets will be available at the door. Tickets may be purchased at the Johnson City Visitor Center located at 100 E. Main Street, or from any of the Johnson City Chamber Directors. Call 830-868-7684 for more information! Tickets can be mailed to you in advance (allow enough time). SEATING IS LIMITED - so hurry and get your tickets NOW. Dress in your best western attire and head back West for the Evening! Tickets are $30 each. [Tickets available NOW]

Saturday, February 25: Ragin Cajun Wine Road 290 Event during the Day AND Zydeco Evening at Texas Hills Vineyard: Texas Hill Country/290 Wineries, contact: Brian Heath, email: txbmh@yahoo.com, Web: www.wineroad290.com.

Wednesday, February 29: 4th Annual Writers Conference The Johnson City Library is proud to partner with The Writers League of Texas, and the LBJ National Historic Park to present the 4th Annual Johnson City Library Writers Conference. This workshop is for writers of all levels and for those who are interested in the writing of others.

Three accomplished widely published authors will present a seminar followed by a catered lunch and three interest-group workshops.These workshops include:
JUMPING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BRAIN, with Carol Dawson
WRITING FOR YOUNG READERS with Jennifer Ziegler
THE PAST IS YOUR FUTURE: WRITING & SELLING HISTORY & BIOGRAPHY with James L. Haley

10:00AM to 11:30: Panel discussion with authors and book signing.
11:30 to 1:00: Lunch catered by Silver K Cafe'
1:00 to 4:30: Concurrent writing workshops with author of your choice.
Location: LBJ National Historic Park - Johnson Settlement Event Center, 502 W. Main St., Johnson City, TX 78636

Admission: $40 including lunch

REGISTER NOW!
Register on line at www.jclibrarysite.org or call 830.868.4469
For more information email Maggie Goodman at johnsoncitylibrary@verizon.net

Recurring Monthly Events

Every Tuesday: Dominoes at the First United Methodist Church

Dominoes played at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. All are welcome.

Every Wednesday Evening: Miller Creek RV Resort

Miller Creek RV Resort hosts a $3 home cooked meal at 6:30 p.m. in the Rec Hall (bring your own drink of choice).

Every Weekend: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at Pecan Street Brewing

Enjoy good food, hand-crafted beers and live music on weekends. See entertainment and menu details at www.PecanStreetBrewing.com. Located at 106 E. Pecan Drive (across from the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2500.

1st Tuesday: Johnson City Writes

If you would like to enjoy sharing the creative experience of writing, join us at the Johnson City Library, each month at 9:30am. We'll have some fun, and it's free. For further info, contact Bambi Haley @ 830-868-9269 Web: www.jclibrarysite.org

2nd Tuesday: JC Chamber of Commerce Meeting

6:00 pm - Location to be announced. Call the Chamber for more info: 830-868-7684.

2nd Thursday: Johnson City Garden Club Craft Day

2 p.m. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010 for location.

2nd Sunday: TASTE Wine+Art

ART WINE & LIVE MUSIC. TASTE Wine +Art, 213 N. Nugent, Johnson City, across from the courthouse. Join us Noon - 3 p.m. Visit www.TASTEwineArt.com for more information.

4th Tuesday: Johnson City Library - Civil War Roundtable

Do you have an interest in the Civil War? Are you a Civil War collector? Do you like to read about or watch Civil War videos? One way to peak your enthusiasm is to participate in a Civil War Roundtable with other like-minded individuals. 7pm @ The Johnson City Library. Web: www.jclibrarysite.org

4th Tuesday: Alzheimer's Association - San Marcos

Noon - 1:15 in San Marco. Email HERE or call 800.367.2132 to sign up.

Last Saturday: Art Walk at the Galleries on Nugent:

A Smith Gallery - Fine Art Photography, www.asmithgallery.com and TASTE Wine +Art - Wine, Contemporary Fine Art, Sculpture & Photography, www.TasteWineArt.com

Dates of events subject to change.
Please confirm them in advance by calling the Chamber of Commerce 830-868-7684

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