COMMUNITY-WIDE
GARAGE SALE Saturday March 3rd 7 am to 3 pm
Benefiting the new MUSEUM and VISITOR CENTER of the Bastrop County Historical Society
“SNEAK PEEK” Friday March 2, 6 to 8 pm pre-sale and raffle for $10 admission
Sale Location: BISD West Campus Building, 1602 Hill Street, Bastrop
Bring items for donation on:
• Wed-Fri, Feb 15-17: 10 am-6 pm
• Mon-Fri, Feb 20-24: 10 am-6 pm
• Sat, Feb 25: 10 am-3 pm
• Sun, Feb 26: 2 pm-5 pm
• Mon-Wed, Feb 27-29: 10 am-6 pm
• Thurs, Mar 1: 10 am-Noon
Please donate furniture, one-time treasures, spare household items of value or clean clothes in good condition! Bring them all to the sale site (See map). Donations are tax deductible!
Call BCHS at 303-0057, Karen Clardy at 461-4804 or
Nancy Scott at 303-0760 for information or to volunteer!
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Other Upcoming Events:
2/1, 11:15 AM - 1 PM, Monthly Chamber Luncheon
Location: Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St, Bastrop
Contact: , 512-303-0558, chamber@bastropchamber.com
Sponsor: Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter Program: Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter Catered by: Cedar's Mediterranean Grill Menu: RSVP REQUIRED: $12 if RSVP by noon Monday before the luncheon, $15 for late or no RSVP. Email your RSVP to chamber@bastropchamber.com , call 303-0558 or register and pay on-line (click the "Register Now" button, above). Please note that any RSVP's or standing reservations not cancelled 24 hours prior to the luncheon will be billed as a no-show.
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2/4, 8 AM - noon, Walk on the Wild Side
Location: Mckinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek
Contact: Front Desk, 512-303-5073, outdoorprograms@lcra.org
Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River. Discover how the river influences animal, plant and human life along its banks. After your hike, visit McKinney Roughs’ Visitor’s Center gift shop with live native animals and interactive exhibits. Bring a picnic lunch and make it a nature day! Hike is limited to the first 20 participants. Clubs or groups of more than five people should schedule a private hike. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.lcra.org/outdoorprograms. Admission Details: First Saturday of each month through February 10 a.m.-noon, FREE, adults and children ages 8 and up
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2/4, 12 - 2 PM, Bow Wow Buddies
Location: Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church Street, Bastrop
Contact: Bonnie Ueckert, 512-332-8880, bueckert@bastroplibrary.org
Trained therapy dogs who, with their owners/handlers, volunteer to provide a way for children to practice reading in a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment. Come and read to the Bow Wow Buddies! Admission Details: Free
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2/7, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Brown Bag Movie
Location: Bastrop Public Library - Pressley Meeting Room, 1100 Church Street, Bastrop
Contact: Bonnie Ueckert, 512-332-8880, bueckert@bastroplibrary.org
Come bring your brown bag meal and enjoy a movie with us. Fun for the whole family!
Admission Details: Free
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2/9, 10 AM, Ribbon Cutting for the New Look at Bits and Pieces Thrift Store
Location: Bits 'n' Pieces, 4107 Hwy 71 E, Bastrop
Contact: 512-332-0028
The Family Crisis Center is holding an open house at their thrift store, Bits and Pieces, to make the public aware that they have a new look, new manager and better service. The Family Crisis Center wants their donors and shoppers to take another look at the services they provide to clients with the revenue fr om the thrift store and how important that revenue is to those services. 4107 Hwy 71 E. Turn right on Tahitian and then 1st rt on Industry
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2/11, 10 AM - , Renaissance Festival at Sherwood Forest Faire
Location: Sherwood Forest Faire, 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade
Contact: 512-731-2316, admin@sherwoodforestfaire.com
Third Annual Season of Sherwood Forest Faire, open Saturday and Sundays from Feb. 11 to April 1, and also on "Spring Break Friday", March 16. Entertainment and food, wine tasting (reservation required), crafts, and a day full of fun in store for your entire family! Go to the website for more information, http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/
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2/11, 4 - 7 PM, Hearts of Paws
Location: Heritage Hall, 1020 Main St, Bastrop
Contact: Sara Axton, 512-988-0157, www.bcasfriends.org
Complimentary Food & Cash Bar, Silent Auction Live Entertainment, Roses for the Ladies Sponsors: Sheriff Terry Pickering, Troy Walters - Director BCAS, Bill Weddle, Zach & Cathy Sterns, Elgin Vet Clinic, Curran Construction Admission Details: Admission to the event is new items for dogs and cats, food. litter, collars, toys, blankets
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2/11, 6:30 PM - , Valentines Dinner & Swing Dance
Location: The Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St, Bastrop
Contact: Jeff Brister, 321-7529, info@musicinbastrop.com
Valentines dinner and sweetheart dance with Bastrop's own 17-piece Jazz Orchestra, The Main Street American Swing Band. Doors open 6:30, dinner served at 7pm. 40's Era Swing music. Call 321-7529 for reservations. Admission Details: $25 per person. Limited seating-reservations recommended. BYOB.
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2/11, 6:30 PM, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce’s 74th Annual Banquet
Location: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, 575 Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines
Contact: 512-303-0558, chamber@bastropchamber.com
If you register on-line, please provide full names of all attendees. The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce’s 74th Annual Banquet will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. The pre-dinner reception will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the Banquet at 7 and the Awards Ceremony at 8. A cash bar will be available. Make plans now to attend the Banquet and help us honor our Points of Light volunteers, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, and Citizen of the Year. Admission Details: Sponsor tables are available for $700 and will seat ten, and individual ticke ts are $50. Other sponsorships are available in increments from $200 to $5,000. All Sponsors will receive recognition in the Banquet Program and the Chamber Newsletter, and other recognition commensurate with sponsorship levels. The last date for sponsorships to be recognized in the banquet program will be Tuesday, Feb. 7. Here is a link to the nomination forms that must be turned into the Chamber by Dec. 9, 2011.
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2/13, 6:30 - 7:30 PM, Mondays that Matter
Location: Bastrop Library, 1100 Church St, Bastrop
Contact: Terry Moore, 512-332-8805, terry.moore@austinymca.org
Presentation about small space gardening. Admission Details: Free
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2/14, 6 PM, Stories Valentine's Dinner
Location: Stories Fine Dining Establishment, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd, Lost Pines
Contact: Resort Reservations, 512-308-4860, lostpines.hyatt.com
There is no better way to spend a romantic evening at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines than enjoying a delicious meal in Stories Fine Dining Establishment. On the evening of February 14, Stories offers a decadent five-course, prix fixe menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love. Savor delectable house-smoked salmon, handmade potato gnocchi, farm fresh lettuces with goat cheese and passion fruit vinaigrette, and pepper crusted filet mignon with braised shiitake mushrooms. Top it off with warm chocolate cake with red wine syrup served with rosemary ice cream and a glass of prosecco. Admission Details: The dinner is $100 per person. Call 512-308-4860 to make your reservation in advance.
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2/16, 7 PM - 8, 1 hour, Ranger in the Roughs
Location: McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Hwy 71 W, Cedar Creek
Contact: Front Desk, 512-303-5073, outdoorprograms@lcra.org
Bring the family, sit at our amphitheater under the night sky and learn about the wildlife of the Colorado River. The Ranger presentations will show the habits and life histories of three major groups of animals along the Colorado River – mammals, fish and birds. Discover how these creatures depend on the habitat and resources of the Colorado River for daily survival. Program will be held indoors during inclement weather. Registration is not required. Monthly topic: Frequent Fliers of the Colorado River -Wading Birds: Herons, Egrets and Cranes Admission Details: FREE, all ages
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2/17, 9 - 10:30 PM, Stargazing at the Roughs
Location: McKinney Roughs Nature Park, erin.barker@lcra.o rg, Cedar Creek
Contact: Front Desk, 512-303-5073, outdoorprograms@lcra.org
Don’t miss this opportunity for the whole family to explore the galaxy together as our astronomer takes you on a tour of the MilkyWay that’s truly out of this world! Behold the wonder of the cosmos through our Dobsonian telescopes and venture beyond the boundaries of our planet Earth. Learn about the constellations and marvel at the beauty and mystery of the universe in this spectacular free program for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments and blankets for comfort and enjoy this family event. Program will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Registration is not required. Admission Details: FREE, all ages
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2/18, 10 AM - 1 PM , Card Cache Scavenger Hunt
Location: McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Hwy. 71 W, Cedar Creek
Contact: Front Desk, 512-303-5073, outdoorprograms@lcra.org
Take command of your own outdoor adventure! Utilize the McKinney Roughs trail map to create your own route to five pre-determined card box locations within the park. Collect one nature-inspired card from each of the boxes. These cards will provide fun facts pertaining to wildlife, insects, trees and other natural wonders. You''ll have the opportunity to climb hills, traverse ridges and explore land around the Colorado River. Return to our headquarters with your cards to share your newfound nature facts and learn how other participants’ cards interact with your own. Prizes will be awarded to the lucky hikers who randomly collect a secret combination of cards. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.lcra.org/outdoorprograms. Admission Details: FREE, all ages Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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2/18, 10 AM - , Renaissance Festival at Sherwood Forest Faire
Location: Sherwood Forest Faire, 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade
Contact: 512-731-2316, admin@sherwoodforestfaire.com
Third Annual Season of Sherwood Forest Faire, open Saturday and Sundays from Feb. 11 to April 1, and also on "Spring Break Friday", March 16. Entertainment and food, wine tasting (reservation required), crafts, and a day full of fun in store for your entire family! Go to the website for more information, http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/
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2/18, 11 AM - 1 PM, Super Saturday
Location: Bastrop Public Library - Pressley Meeting Room, 1100 Church Street, Bastrop
Contact: Bonnie Ueckert, 512-332-8880, bueckert@bastroplibrary.or g
February''s Super Saturday is clean out Ms. Bonnie''s closet. A variety of crafts for the whole family. Come and join us. Admission Details: Free
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2/19, 10 AM - 2 PM, Gospel Brunch
Location: Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road, Lost Pines
Contact: Jill Williams, 512.308.4851, jill.t.williams@hyatt.com
This special event is complete with a Soul food buffet, desert and the harmonious tunes of "The Durdens" live gospel choir. They often perform at Stubb's in Austin, Texas. Admission Details: $32 per Adult $17 per Child (ages 5 to 12 years)
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2/24, 9 AM - 4 PM, Mammography Spa Day
Location: Seton Smithville Regional Hospital, 800 Hwy 71 E, Smithville
Contact: Ommaney Smith, 512-789-6097, ommaney@msn.com
The Seton Healthcare Family along with Pink Magazine for Ever is committed to increasing awareness and screening opportunities for women in Bastrop County. Through education, fellowship and empowerment, we want to reduce the burden of this disease within the community so we are hosting a series of Spa Days to raise awareness. Spa Day guests will have a chance to talk to Seton nurses about breast health and receive a mammography the same day. Ladies will also be treated to complimentary massage services and refreshments. Screening Participation Guidelines: • Must be at least 40 years old. • No previous mammogram within the past 12 months • No history of breast cancer • Most insurance types accepted • Assistance available for uninsured women • No breast implants • Not pregnant or breast feeding To register please call 512-237-5735 Admission Details: None, but you must meet participation guideli nes.
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2/25, 4 AM - 9:30 PM, RCA BBQ/Auction Fundraiser
Location: Rosanky Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 2160 Fm 535, Rosanky
Contact: Staci Regalado, 5123603109, sec@rosankybaptistchurch.com
Rosanky Baptist Church is Home of Rosanky Christian Academy for pre-K - 12th grade and in order to keep put tuition as low as possible for Bastrop County we need your support. Feb. 25th starting at 4pm we will be serving to-go and dine-in BBQ dinner plates (and all the fixings). A silent Auction will begin at 4pm and end at 6pm. Our live auction begins at 6pm with a place for the kids to go and be looked after, while the adults get to listen to the auction. Come out and support what God is doing on this hillside! Location: 2160 FM 535 in Rosanky, TX just off HWY 304 adn FM 535 going towards Smithville. www.rosankychristianacademy.com RCA is a non-p rofit organization established to provide an alternative, high-academic, Christian education to train up our next generation of leaders. We accept no government funding and rely solely on friends like you to help us keep our tuition affordable for all wishing to attend RCA. The monies raised from this fundraiser will help keep tuition costs down, pay for the student’s end-of-school activities, the student’s year end awards banquet, and provide improvements to the facilities for growth. Admission Details: $8 plate for BBQ plate Silent Auction at 4pm-6pm Live Auction 6pm-9pm
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2/25, 8:30 AM - , 6th Annual “Run for the Bluebonnets” 5K and kids 1K
Location: Fisherman’s Park, , Bastrop
Contact: , 512-308-1325, bluebonnet_pta@yahoo.com
Bluebonnet Elementary’s 6th Annual “Run for the Bluebonnets” ; 5K and kids 1K. Starts 8:30 in Fisherman’s Park. Fundraiser for Bluebonnet Elementary PTA . For more info go to http://www.bb-pta.org/wp/?page_id=234
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2/25, 10 AM, Renaissance Festival at Sherwood Forest Faire
Location: Sherwood Forest Faire, 1883 Old Hwy 20, McDade
Contact: , 512-731-2316, admin@sherwoodforestfaire.com
Third Annual Season of Sherwood Forest Faire, open Saturday and Sundays from Feb. 11 to April 1, and also on "Spring Break Friday", March 16. Entertainment and food, wine tasting (reservation required), crafts, and a day full of fun in store for your entire family! Go to the website for more information, http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/
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2/25, 11 AM - 2 PM, Annual Empty Bowl Project
Location: Bastrop High School Cafeteria, 1614 Chambers St., Bastrop
Contact: Tresha Silva, 512-303-0033, tresha@austin.rr.com
Delicious soups from the Bastrop area’s best restaurants and caterers, great live music and beautiful handmade pottery bowls! That’s the “menu” for Bastrop’s Annual Empty Bowl Project fundraiser. Tickets are $20 per person for all the soup and dessert you want to sample (and a pottery soup bowl); children 12 and under eat free. All proceeds benefit the Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry & Support Center. For more information, visit http://www.bastropfoodpantry.org/events.html.
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2/25, 9 PM - 12 AM, Still Rockin' Band at Baxters on Main
Location: Baxters on Main, 919 Main St, Bastrop
Contact: Johnny Burke, 512-914-3474, johnburke41@gmail.com
Still Rockin' Band Playing 9-12 at Baxters on Main, Saturday February 25th. Admission Details: No Cover
