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
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 Thursday: Silver K Cafe — Estrella Sol Patch & Friends
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.. A real relaxing, enjoyable evening with OUTSTANDING food. No Cover Charge! Info: 830-868-2911. Web: www.silverkcafe.com
Every Thursday - Sunday: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at the Friendly Bar Bistro!
Scheduled live entertainment every Thursday through Sunday. Sunday features 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.
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 Saturday: AJs Pizza JAM - Live Music
Starting at 7:00 p.m. Join us at our outdoor music stage. Music by local artists, popcorn, pizza and fun for the entire family! 830-868-2404 www.AJsPizzaShoppe.com
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.
3rd Friday: Classic Car Cruise-In at Pecan Street Brewing
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Drivers of classic, collector, antique or hotrod, cars or truck who arrive by 7 p.m. are eligible for door PRIZES. Come out and see the cars and explore the galleries, shops & restaurants in Johnson City while here! See more details at www.PecanStreetBrewing.com. Located at 106 E. Pecan Drive (across from the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2500.
3rd Saturday: Suzy Q's Third 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
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:
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