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March
2010
Monthly - 1st Tuesday, (March 2): Johnson City Writes:If you would like to enjoy sharing the creative experience of writing, Join us at the Johnson City Library on the 1st Tuesdays, each month at 9:30am. We'll have some fun, and it's free. For further information, contact Bambi Haley @ 830-868-9269 Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
Monthly - Every Thursday: Silver K Cafe — Estrella Sol Patch & Friends:Every Thursday evening in our Starlight Room at the Silver K Cafe in Johnson City, from 7 p.m - 9 or 9:30 p.m. featuring Texas Music, casual & light fare along with Texas wines & beer. Seating for "A Little Bit of Homestyle, Comfort & Bistro" at the Silver K in our Star Light Room will commence at 5 p.m.. Hope to see you soon..... it is a real relaxing, enjoyable evening with OUTSTANDING food. No Cover Charge! Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Monthly - Every Thursday - Sunday: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at the Friendly Bar Bistro! Scheduled live entertainment every Thursday through Sunday. Every Sunday we feature the Hill Country Pickers. Chef Ed Thompson's gourmet dinning is a treat. Every Thursday is "Pasta Bar Night", with scrumptious featured menu selections on Friday and Saturday, and a home style buffet on Sundays. Monthly Art Exhibit. See entertainment and menu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. Located at 106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2182.
Monthly - Every Saturday: Johnson City Library Children's Storytelling:Children’s Storytelling each Saturday @ 10am. Come expand your child’s mind with a story adventure Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
Tuesday, March 2: Alzheimer's Association - Capital of Texas Chapter: Part IV – Care for the Caregiver: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Getting Support, Adjustment and grief, Caregiving Issues, Communicating with family and physicians:Free Educational Caregiver Series - during the months of February and March, The Alzheimer's Association will be holding free seminars for individuals who need guidance to take care of someone suffering from Alzheimer's or related dementia. Lead by Susanne Oliver, LCSW, these seminars provide complementary caregiver education on topics particular to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. All sessions will be held at the Chapter office, 3429 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100, Austin, TX, 78731.
Registration is required due to limited class size. Please call (512) 241-0420 or email CWells@TXAlz.org if you would like to attend.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a non-profit organization that has served Austin and Central Texas since 1984. Our mission is to provide the community with leadership to enhance care for individuals and their families who suffer from this disease.
Monthly - 2nd Monday, (March 8):Chamber of Commerce Meeting: 2nd Monday of each month (except December). 5:30 pm at the Community Park Bldg, 620 N. Nugent, Johnson City, TX. Call the Chamber for more info: 830-868-7684
Monthly - 2nd Tuesday, (March 9):Boot Hill Health Store — Introducing Super Tuesday Discount Day: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10% off all high quality vitamins and supplements in the store. 20% discount on all Burts Bees products, rag rugs, and unique jewelry. Offering Natures Sunshine Products, Bluebonnet brand, Olympian Labs and more. Boot Hill Health Store is located at 105 Ranchview Dr, Johnson City. Hours Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat 10-2. Call us at 868-7776.
Monthly - 2nd Thursday, (March 11): Johnson City Garden Club:Meeting the 2nd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010 for location.
March 5-13: Texas Star Trail Ride: Join us as we ride The Original Texas Star Trail through Fredericksburg, Luckenbach, Stonewall, Johnson City, Blanco, Fischer, Wimberley and Driftwood. Each year, about 300 people take part in the 107 mile ride. It's the experience of a lifetime, and one you will not forget. We cross 40 cattle guards through more than 20 hill country ranches, including LBJ Ranch-Ranch Road 1 of the State of Texas. Web: www.texasstartrail.com
Saturday, March 6: Johnson City Woman’s Civic Club 9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Nightto benefit the Johnson City Library. Serving will start at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Don't miss the food, bingo and cake auction! Join us at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (105 LBJ Drive) for lots of FUN and support your LOCAL LIBRARY. Please contact Karen Weber (830) 868-7688 or Suzanne Milner at (830) 868-9270, smilner@moment.net for additional information.
Saturday, March 13: Kite Day:LBJ State Park in Stonewall, Texas. Children of all ages are invited to come make old-fashioned, 1900s kites. We will supply the materials and enthusiasm to help the kids let their creations soar. Kites from home also welcome. Some areas are accessible for the mobility impaired. Donations gratefully accepted. 1:30-3:30 PM (830) 644-2252.
Sunday & Monday, March 14 & 15: Community Church of the Hills - family friendly "Discover Creation" seminar:6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Hosted with the Alpha Omega Institute. "Discover Creation" seminars are fast-paced, informative, entertaining and designed with the whole family in mind. Programs are well-illustrated with state-of-the-art slides and visuals. This will be a child friendly seminar in which the children will learn and participate while having fun and being entertained.
*Exciting, informative, life-changing programs *Discover answers to questions about evolution, creation, and the Bible.
Community Church of the Hills 212 Klett Ranch Road Johnson City, TX 78636, (830) 868-7667, website: www.cchjc.net
Monthly - 3rd Tuesday, (March 16): Johnson City Garden Club Craft Day:Meeting the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the EMS Building from 9 — 4. Lunch is served. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010.
Monthly - 3rd Saturday, (March 20): Suzy Q's Third Saturday Sale:Join us at Suzy Q's during our 3rd Saturday Sale. Special items are selected to be 10%, 15%, and even 50% off. Maybe this time it is one of those items that you had in mind! Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
Saturday, March 20: Vino & Pasta: Texas Hill Country/290 Wineries, contact: Brian Heath, email: txbmh@yahoo.com, Web: www.wineroad290.com.
Saturday, March 20: Grow It! Pick It! Eat It!:LBJ State Park in Stonewall, Texas. Bring a picnic lunch and learn how to grow fresh vegetables for enjoyment in the summer and fall. Join notable growers to learn the fundamentals of raising a productive vegetable garden. This hands-on experience will teach you various growing techniques used to produce bountiful vegetables in limited or large areas. Visit the Sauer-Beckmann Farm and see what's growing there and how they use their vegetables throughout the year. Accessible for the mobility and visually impaired. 10 AM-3 PM (830) 644-2252.
Saturday, March 27: 3rd Annual LBJ100 Bicycle Ride - LBJ National Historical Park:Originating near Stonewall/Texas, at 09:00 AM; on-site registration (cash or check only) and packet pick-up will be at the registration tent on the LBJ air strip, beginning at 7:00 AM. Luci Baines Johnson’s "Historical Tour of the Ranch" will begin at 1:00 PM. Pre-registration and information is available on the Internet at www.lbj100bicycletour.org.
Saturday, March 27: Texas Men's State Chili Cook-off & Bar-B-Q Championship:At the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. This Texas tradition is fun for the whole family. 2010 is the seventh consecutive year that this event has come to the banks of the Pedernales River in Johnson City. Cooking begins Friday evening. On Saturday vendors will offer treats and treasures from throughout the Hill Country, while the cooking continues. Activities include cow chip shuffle board and 42 domino tournaments. Admission is free. Come early to judge or just taste chili made by the best in Texas. Sponsored by CASI. DOWNLOAD AN ENTRY FORM »»Read More & see some pictures »»
Monthly - Last Saturday, (March 27): Kirchman Gallery Reception: Kirchman Gallery hosts a reception the last Saturday of each month, at the Kirchman Gallery, 213 N. Nugent, Johnson City, across from the courthouse. Join us 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Visit www.KirchmanGallery.com for more information.
Sunday, March 28: POD on the Pedernales Chili Cook-off:At the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. This Texas tradition is fun for the whole family. More Information to Come!
Monthly - Last Tuesday, (March 30): 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. Discussions are the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm @ The Johnson City Library. Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
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