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October
2009
Thursday, October 1: 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 PM. Fine dining will continue as always in our main dining room. 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.
Thursday - Saturday, October 1 - 3: FALL EMS Garage Sale:EMS Building in Johnson CityThursday, October 1: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday, October 2: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 3: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department, North Blanco County EMS and Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department. Clean out your unused stuff in advance and donate to ESA. This is a monstrous sale with all kinds of unique treasures you can't miss. Located at the EMS Station on Bill Watson Drive (take entrance into the Super S and turn left at the back. Can't miss it!). Free admission. www.NorthBlancoCountyEMS.org & www.jcvfd.org.
Thursday - Sunday, October 1-4: 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.
Saturday, October 3: Texas Hill Country Lavender Festival: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tour Johnson City - Fredericksburg lavender farms when one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Hill Country is further enhanced by the lavender in bloom. Special events, food, plants for fall planting, and a variety of lavender and Hill Country products await you. In the evening, feast at the 10th Annual Wild Game Dinner in Johnson City.
Saturday, October 3: Tenth Annual Wild Game Dinner and Fundraiser:Annual Wild Game Dinner fundraiser held the 1st Saturday in October at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. $15 ticket includes your meal, dance and door prize chance. Evening includes 50+ raffle items valued at over $13,000, huge silent auction, and live auction with 6 guns and great hunting trips. The fun starts at 5 p.m. and continues through midnight. Raffle includes: rifles, shotguns, hunting equipment, camping & outdoor equipment and much more – you do not have to be present to win. Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Live Auction! Music by The Mike Clifford Band. Sponsored by the Sale Committee in support of Blanco County Youth Livestock Show – call (830) 833-5335 or email BlancoWildGameDinner@yahoo.com for more information, to purchase raffle tickets or donate a silent auction item.MORE INFO »»
Saturday, October 3: Second Act Troupe Live Theatre returns to Johnson City! The Second Act Troupe, a traveling Company of actors 55 years and over based in Wimberley, will perform THREE ONE ACT COMEDIES at the United Methodist Church in Johnson City at 7:30 pm on Saturday October 3. Call (512) 618-3355 for reservations. more information »»
Saturday, October 3: Volkssportverein Fredericksburg Walk Event:Participants are encouraged to "walk, jog or run at your own pace" in this noncompetitive walk. Register at the event, beginning at 8:00 am, for the 10km or 5km route. Walkers may begin from the Airplane Hanger on the LBJ Ranch anytime between 8:00 am and noon and must be finished by 3:00 pm. Routes are on paved roads and are acceptable for strollers or wheelchair. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs ok on leashes. This event normally will be held regardless of weather conditions. For registration and fee information contact Joyce O'Rear, (830) 992-2053 or tnjocole@austin.rr.com The walking club website is www.walktx.org/AVA1.
Saturday, October 3:Johnson City Library: Children's Storytelling:10 a.m. Come expand your child's mind with a story adventure. www.jclibrarysite.org(Most Saturdays throughout the year - call for more information: 830-868-4469)
Sunday, October 4: Good Shepherd Catholic Church; Mexican Dinner and Raffle @ 11:00 a.m.:You are invited to a traditional Mexican dinner and raffle. Serving will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 285 281 Loop Road, Johnson City. For only $7, you'll be served a generous plate of homemade cheese enchiladas, beef taco, tamale, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa, dessert and iced tea. To go plates will be available. Children six and under eat FREE. Good Shepherd will also host a raffle; tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Raffle prizes include patio furniture, BBQ gas grill, hotel stay, restaurant and retailer gift cards and much more! Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. Contact: Michelle Galloway Tel. 830-868-4106 Cell Phone 830-613-0215 Email: mmgalloway@gmail.com or Cristol Corpus Cell Phone 512-787-2959 Email: beckerevents@beecreek.net
Tuesday, October 6: Writers Group:Johnson City Writers Group will meet at the Library on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.www.jclibrarysite.org
Tuesday, October 6: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:00 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Thursday, October 8: Johnson City Garden Club:Meeting the 2nd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010 for location.
Thursday, October 8: 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 PM. Fine dining will continue as always in our main dining room. 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.
Thursday - Sunday, October 8-11: 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.
Friday, October 9: RIBBON CUTTING: SWBC Mortgage.2:00 p.m. ribbon cutting for new JCCoC member at the Johnson City Visitor Center: 100 E. Main in the restored Withers and Spauldings Building. Refreshments will be served.
Friday - Sunday, October 9, 10, & 11: 17th Annual Johnson City Pig Roast: Proceeds to benefit the Cherokee Home for Children.– Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Poker Run, Bike Show, free camping, BBQ on Saturday, bands Friday and Saturday night and more. $25 per person, 6 and under free. Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit their website at www.jcpigroast.org or call Horst for vendor info @ (830) 868-7614, Lisa for band info @ (830) 868-7693 or Sandie @ (512) 556-5579 or sandieandbob@sbcglobal.net.Special appearances by the following bands: Bad Rodeo, Undecided, Inc., Ashlee Rose, Bobby Ray, Kerr Villain, Movin Target, Jeff Inman, Hilltown.
Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11: First Annual Family Fun Weekend at the LBJ Ranch: Two special family activities highlight the weekend of October 10th & 11th at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Sponsored by the Friends of LBJ NHP, a Family Fun run is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, beginning at 9:00 a.m., and the popular Bike Tour of the LBJ Ranch, hosted by Luci Baines Johnson, President and Mrs. Johnson’s younger daughter, is set for Sunday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. Registration for either event is available at www.friendsoflbjnationalpark.org under Activities. For more information call 830-868-7128 x231.
The registration fee for each event, which includes a souvenir T-shirt, is
$20.00 for adults, $15.00 for children (ages 12 and under), and a "team"
rate of $50.00 for a family of three or more. Proceeds from both activities
will benefit the educational programs and initiatives of the Friends of
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, and their educational (Johnson City Community Education Fund),
preservation, and special events efforts.
Saturday, October 10:Los Senderos Ranch Presents The Mystiqueros: Feature act at 8:00 pm. More ticket information coming soon. Los Senderos Studio is on HWY 281 just 1/2 mile South of HWY 290 East. More info at www.lossenderosranch.com Contact Larry Seiler at 512-565-0446 or Larry@LosSenderosStudio.com.
Saturday, October 10: Johnson City Library: Children's Storytelling:10 a.m. Come expand your child's mind with a story adventure. www.jclibrarysite.org(Most Saturdays throughout the year - call for more information: 830-868-4469)
Monday, October 12: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
Tuesday, October 13: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.
Wednesday, October 14:Alzheimer’s Association to Host Educational Lunch N’ Learn Alzheimer’s Disease in Johnson City, TX:11:30 am – 1 pm at the Hill Country Cupboard, 101 South U.S. Hwy 281, Johnson City, TX. This program is free of charge. Lunch is provided. Space is limited. Register by calling (800) 367-2132 x 15 or send an email to TXPrograms@TXAlz.org.
Topics covered in the hour and a half presentation include: What is Alzheimer’s disease?, Diagnosis, Disease stages, Coping (fears/hopes), and Medicines/Available treatment. To find out more information about this program, Alzheimer’s disease or the Alzheimer’s Association, email cwells@txalz.org or call (512) 241-0420 x15.
Thursday, October 15: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 PM. Fine dining will continue as always in our main dining room. 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.
Thursday - Sunday, October 15-18: 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.
Saturday, October 17:Johnson City Library: Children's Storytelling:10 a.m. Come expand your child's mind with a story adventure. www.jclibrarysite.org(Most Saturdays throughout the year - call for more information: 830-868-4469)
Saturday, October 17: Suzy Q's Annual Open House: 3 til 7 Come join us for our annual open house and see what all we offer, at one of the most talked about stores in the Hill Country! Also, come for a free wine tasting from local vineyards. Hourly Door Prizes, a chance to win $200 Gift Certificate and plenty of Refreshments! Call Suzy Q's for more information: 830-868-2919. web: www.suzyqs.net
Tuesday, October 20: 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.
Tuesday, October 20: Silver K Cafe Open Mic:Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays for Open Mic Night starting at 7:00 pm. (All musicians are invited and there will be 1/2 price beer for any of the participants.). Full menu available as well as beer & Texas wines. Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com.
Wednesday, October 21:Memory Lane Event Center Open House: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Come and get a tour of Memory Lane Event Center and enjoy FREE food, FREE drinks. Tour our venue for your destination wedding in the Texas Hill Country. Info at 512-894-0700 or info@memorylaneweddings.com. Web: www.memorylaneweddings.com
Thursday, October 22: 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 PM. Fine dining will continue as always in our main dining room. 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.
Thursday - Sunday, October 22-25: 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.
Saturday, October 24: Kirchman Gallery Reception - Grand Opening of the Sculpture Garden Danville Chadbourne’s wonderful works of art will make the debut of the new sculpture garden spectacular! Also, as a possible "first" in Johnson City history, there will be an amazing Fire Dance performance, as night falls on the creekside garden. In order to avoid conflict with Halloween activities, the October Reception will be the week before the last week of the month. 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.
Saturday, October 24:Johnson City Library: Children's Storytelling:10 a.m. Come expand your child's mind with a story adventure. www.jclibrarysite.org(Most Saturdays throughout the year - call for more information: 830-868-4469)
Tuesday, October 26: Civil War Roundtable: Johnson City Library Johnson City Library the last Tuesday of each month. Share this information with your friends who may be interested in discussing the Civil War. Check with the Library at 830-868-4469 or www.jclibrarysite.org to verify date each month.
Thursday, October 29: 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 PM. Fine dining will continue as always in our main dining room. 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.
Thursday - Sunday, October 29 - November 1: 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.
Saturday, October 31: Johnson City Library: Children's Storytelling:10 a.m. Come expand your child's mind with a story adventure. www.jclibrarysite.org(Most Saturdays throughout the year - call for more information: 830-868-4469)
Saturday, October 31: Watson Studio Gallery - Alternative Processes: a traveling exhibition, will make a stop at Watson Studio Gallery beginning October 31st. This group of creative images will feature alternative processes such as tin-type, cyanotype, and bromoil. This exhibition was juried by Christopher James. For more information visit the website: www.WatsonStudioGallery.com
Saturday, October 31: Hallelujah Harvest Fest: Fun for the Whole Family presented by Faith Christian Church. This is a COMPLETELY FREE event. Carnival Games, Rides, Candy, Food and Music. Rides include Xtreme Challenge, Obstacle Course, Kick-X-Football, Pedestal Joust. Free pumpkin carving, hayrides, family photos. Carnival from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Chili dinner 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Chili Cook-off at 5:30 p.m. - FREE to enter. Grand prize to be awarded to the winner.
For more information about the Harvest Fest call 830-868-0827. For more information about the Chili Cook-off call 830-992-7646.
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