MEMBER NEWS
EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY
Early voting begins today, Oct. 22nd and ends on Friday, Nov. 2nd. A registered voter in Hays County can vote at any polling place in the county. In Dripping Springs, early voting will be conducted at the Hays County Precinct 4 Office, located at 195 Roger Hanks Parkway. Early voting will be conducted Monday, Oct. 22nd - Friday, Oct. 26th from 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, Oct. 27th from 7:00am - 7:00pm, Sunday, Oct. 28th from 1:00pm - 6:00pm and Monday, Oct. 29th - Friday, Nov. 2nd from 7:00am - 7:00pm. In addition, there will be a temporary early voting location at the Belterra Clubhouse, 801 Belterra Dr. on Monday, Oct. 29th and Tuesday, Oct. 30th from 10:00am - 7:00pm.
For additional information about early voting or to see a sample ballot, visit www.co.hays.tx.us and click on the Nov. 6th General Election button or call the Elections office at 512-393-7310.
FALL INTO DOWNTOWN
The City of Dripping Springs, The Dripping Springs Community Foundation (DSCF) and The Barber Shop are working together to bring awareness of the upcoming Mercer Street Improvement Project by hosting a Mercer Street Block Party, Saturday, October 27, 2012, from 1:00 PM to 6:00PM downtown Dripping Springs on Mercer Street. This will be a free family friendly event with food, live music, children's area and exhibit tent with information on the Mercer Street Improvement Project.
Dee Mayer, DSCF Publicity Chairperson at 512 415-9142
TRICK OR TREAT SO OTHERS CAN EAT
Boy Scout Troop 101 is planning our 4th Annual Halloween Food Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 31st. We will be concentrating our efforts in Belterra and Highpoint Communities. All donations will benefit the Dripping Springs Helping Hands Food Pantry. We need your help to make this Trick or Eat Drive a success! If you would like to donate but will not be home on Halloween, please call Janell at 512-673-3723 or email jkendzora@austin.rr.com.
FOOD FUNDRAISER BENEFITS HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY
Food pantries are always in need and it seems with our current economy, the demand is even greater. The Helping Hands Food Pantry is no exception.
Dripping Springs residents will have the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items, school supplies and toiletries at six locations through Nov. 19th. Boxes can be found conveniently located inside each business. Local Rotarians have created the boxes and will be distributing them to the following locations:
Dripping Springs Pharmacy @ 100 Common Rd., #1 894-0285
Security State Bank @ 1500 W. Hwy 290 858-2900
Broadway Bank @ 320 US 290 858-1039
Chase Bank @ US 290 & Hwy 12 858-2062
Hill Country Care @ 1505 W. Hwy 290 858-5624
Good to Go Oil Center @ 1160 Hwy 290 East 858-1420
The Rotary Club of Drippings Springs is made up of local business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. Visit www.drippingspringsrotary.org for more information.
The Helping Hands Food Pantry is a non-profit organization created in 1986 and operates with more than 50 volunteers to provide food distribution, financial aid and special programs to the residents of Hays County who are in need. Visit www.helpinghands-drippingsprings.org for more information.
SACRED MOON HERBS 101 CLASS
Herbal Delivery Systems 101 - Oct. 25th @ 6:30pm
New to herbs or just curious about all the different ways you can receive herbs into your body? Always wondered what the difference between a flower essence and a tincture is? This class will be an overview of 7 different ways to take herbs internally, as well as topical. We will cover Teas, Tinctures, Syrups, Capsules, Salves, Flower Essences & Oils. This will prepare us for future classes as we break down each system into it's own individual class. Tea & Handouts will be provided. $25/class; cash only. Pre-registration required - call 512-858-7305; limited to 10 per class. We are looking forward to seeing you!
