Friday, March 2: Empty Bowl: The Friends of Head Start are purposing a public awareness event called the Empy Bowl. To be held at Becker Vineyard at 6:30 p.m. General Admission: $20 to get a bowl and a bowl of gourmet soup. Live entertainment, silent auction, raku demo & other events for the evening. Wine by the glass may be purchased from the Becker wine bar. Free babysitting provided with a reservation. Sponsorships available. Call 830-990-1026 for more information or click here for more info »»
Saturday, March 3: Johnson City Woman’s Civic Club 12th Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo Night: To 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 silent auction!Tickets available at the door as well as 'take out'. 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, smilner41@gmail.com for additional information.
Saturday, March 24: Vino & Pasta:Texas Hill Country/290 Wineries, contact: Brian Heath, email: txbmh@yahoo.com, Web: www.wineroad290.com.
Saturday, March 24: 5th Annual LBJ100 Bicycle Ride - LBJ National Historical Park: Originating near Stonewall,Texas, Come join us for one of the premier rides in the gorgeous Hill Country of Texas! As President Johnson often told visitors to his beloved Hill Country ranch – "All the World is Welcome Here"! We want riders in the 4th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour to feel the same warm welcome and sense of Presidential history as those who came before them.
10-mile-family, 30, 42, 62 rides available, plus, new, an 85-mile ride, and, as in the previous years, Luci Baines Johnson will lead a tour of the historical landmarks on the ranch. The rides will start on the LBJ Ranch air strip, in quick succession beginning at 9 AM and the tour of the ranch will start at 2:30 PM. The registration fee includes supported rides with maps, rest stops with drinks, snacks and facilities, SAG support, and a post-ride hot lunch, plus the Luci Baines Johnson-led tour of the historical landmarks on the LBJ Ranch as well as a Ranger-led tour of the restored rooms in the Texas White House.
Pre-registration and information is available on the Internet at www.lbj100bicycletour.org or call 830-868-7128 x222.
Saturday, March 24: Pedernales Falls State Park - Texas Outdoor Family Session: Overnight workshop for families to "learn to camp". $65 per family (up to six people).
Register: 512-389-8903 or tofsp@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Sunday, March 25: Good Shepherd Catholic Church Mexican Dinner and Raffle: Enjoy a traditional Mexican dinner including homemade cheese enchiladas, beef taco, tamale, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa, dessert and iced tea. Serving will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 285 281 Loop Road, Johnson City. To go plates will be available. Price: By Donation. Good Shepherd will also host a raffle; tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Raffle prizes TBA. www.goodshepherdjctx.org
Saturday, March 31: 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. 2012 is the ninth 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. texasmenschili.org
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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