2010 Events CALENDAR-At-A-GLANCE for Johnson City, Texas CLICK HERE »»
September
2010
MONTHLY Events:
Monthly - 1st Thursday, (September 2):Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group:2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Johnson City. Share common experiences in a safe environment with other participants and learn from them. Discover creative solutions for issues particular to caring for someone with memory loss. Feel more in control of your life and that you are not alone in dealing with the disease.
Contact JoAnn Routh at (830) 868-7414 for more information. There is no charge for attending.
For more information our other educational offerings, services, and support groups, please contact the Capital of Texas Chapter office at (512) 241-0420 or visit www.alz.org/texascapital
Monthly - 1st Tuesday, (September 7): Johnson City Writes:If you would like to enjoy sharing the creative experience of writing, Join us at the Johnson City Library on the 1st Tuesdays, each month at 9:30am. We’ll have some fun, and it’s free. For further information, contact Bambi Haley @ 830-868-9269 Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
Monthly - 2nd Thursday, (September 9): Johnson City Garden Club:Meeting the 2nd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m.. Contact Joycelyn Carter at 830-868-7010 for location.
Monthly - 2nd Tuesday, (September 14):Chamber of Commerce Meeting: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except December). 5:30 pm at the Silver K Cafe, 209 East Main Street (HWY 290), Johnson City, TX. Call the Chamber for more info: 830-868-7684.
Monthly - Second Sunday, (September 12): Kirchman Gallery and TASTE-Wine-Art: Kirchman Gallery hosts an ART WINE & MUSIC EVENTS EVERY SECOND SUNDAY 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.
Monthly - 2nd Tuesday, (September 14):Boot Hill Health Store — 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.
Monthly - Every Thursday: 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 p.m.. 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.
Monthly - Every Thursday - Sunday: Downtown Entertainment & Dining at the Friendly Bar Bistro! Dining available Thursday through Saturday from 5pm - 10 pm, LIVE entertainment from 8pm - 11pm Thursday through Saturday. Hill Country Pickers featured every Sunday from 6pm - 11pm. Chef Ed Thompson's gourmet dinning is a treat. See entertainment and menu details at www.FriendlyBarBistro.com. Located at 106 N Nugent Ave (next to the Courthouse Square). 830-868-2182.
Monthly - Every Saturday: Johnson City Library Children's Storytelling:Children’s Storytelling each Saturday @ 10am. Come expand your child’s mind with a story adventure Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
Monthly - 3rd Saturday, (September 18): Suzy Q's Third Saturday Sale:Join us at Suzy Q's during our 3rd 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
Monthly - 3rd Tuesday, (September 21): 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.
Monthly - Last Saturday, (September 25): Kirchman Gallery Reception: Kirchman Gallery hosts a reception the last Saturday of each month, at the 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.
Monthly - Last Tuesday, (September 28): 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. Discussions are the last Tuesday of each month at 7pm @ The Johnson City Library. Web: www.jclibrarysite.org.
SEPTEMBER 2010 Events
September 1-27: Uptown Blanco Art Center Gallery presents: "Northern Exposure": the landscape photographs of Joseph Walsh. 317 Main Street, Blanco, Texas (entrance on 3rd Street) For more information and hours call 830-833-2514. web: uptownblanco.com
Saturday & Sunday, September 4-5: Becker Vineyards 13th Annual Grape Stomp: Details to come: Visit www.beckervineyards.com for more information.
Sunday, September 5: Miller Creek's 1st Annual Labor Day BBQ CookOff: WANTED: Persons to participate in Miller Creek's "FIRST" Annual Labor Day BBQ CookOff (BRISKET) on Sept. 5th. For a $25 entry fee, you can compete to win $100 for 1st place. For 2nd Place - 2 nights free at Miller Creek RV Resort (RV Site) and 3rd place - receives a basket of Miller Creek RV Resort Lavender Products ($40 value). Live Music Saturday night from 7pm 'till. ONLY $5/person or $8/couple! Please RSVP at 830.868.2655 so we can be sure to have plenty!!
Friday, September 10: Uptown Blanco Art Center Gallery Opening and Artist Reception: "Northern Exposure": Meet Joseph Walsh and learn behind the scenes techniques of his photography. Friday 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 317 Main Street, Blanco, Texas (entrance on 3rd Street) For more information call 830-833-2514. web: uptownblanco.com
Friday, September 10:Hill Country Spurs 4H Club of Blanco County - Speed Event Buckle Series:Friday Nights, June 11, July 9, July 30, September 10. Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City, TX. Books Open at 5:30 pm, Events Start at 6:30 pm. Clover Leaf Barrels, Straight Away Barrels, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Goats - Hair Pulling & Tying. End of Day High Point Awards, Great Prizes, End of Series All-Around Buckles, Concession Stand, Lots of Family Fun!
Leadline 6+ under, Independent Rider 9+ under, Junior 10-14, Senior 15-19, Adult 20+. (Age as of June 1, 2010) $10 per exhibitor per event. Negative Coggins Required for ALL horses on the grounds and must be turned in with entries. Entry Forms available at www.HillCountrySpurs.org. For more information contact Amy Yachimski 512-934-8440, Traci Smith 512-626-0098, or April Klepac 830-833-4638. Entry Form »» Flyer »»
Saturday, September 11: Uptown Blanco Art Center Dynamic Photography Workshop: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Enjoy the charismatic Jimmy Jacks fast-paced and fun workshop on how to take great digital photographs. 317 Main Street, Blanco, Texas (entrance on 3rd Street) For more information call 830-833-2514. web: uptownblanco.com
Saturday, September 18: Bird Dog Invitational Fly-In:9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. Visitors get up-close and personal with historic Bird Dog planes. Contact Liz Lindig 830-868-7128 ext. 231www.nps.gov
Saturday, September 18: Johnson City Quilt Guild Presents: Quilting Thru the Years: 9am-5pm Blanco County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall located in Johnson City 281 North. Featuring: Vintage Quilts, New Quilts, Wall Hangings, Round Robins, Children Category. Donation Quilt Door Prizes. Scavenger Hunt for Kids. Vendors: Viewer’s Choice. Hand Quilting Demonstration. Admission: Donations Accepted. For more info: cmat@tstar.net or 512.293.9927 or 830.868.7361
Saturday, September 18: Uptown Blanco Art Center Free Art Expo: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Meet the artists and instructors at Uptown Blanco Art Center as they present the new fall schedule. Light refreshments served. 317 Main Street, Blanco, Texas (entrance on 3rd Street) For more information call 830-833-2514. web: uptownblanco.com
Saturday, September 18: Kielbasas and Kabernet: Texas Hill Country/290 Wineries, contact: Brian Heath, email: txbmh@yahoo.com, Web: www.wineroad290.com.
Saturday, September 18: Pedernales Wildlife Management Coop 7th Annual Meeting and Lecture: AGRITOURISM, ECOTOURISM, NATURE TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, HUNTING, FISHING AND ADVENTURE OPERATIONS: ARE THEY THE FUTURE OR JUST A HILL COUNTRY DREAM? 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center, FREE of CHARGE, Public Invited.
Todd Swift, Blanco County Agrilife Agent, has arranged to have Miles Phillips, the “specialist” in Nature Tourism for the Texas Agrilife Extenson Service, speak at our SEVENTH ANNUAL PEDERNALES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT COOP Miles Phillips will be speaking on wildlife conservation and the consumptive and non-consumptive economic uses of wildlife and nature for community economic development.
Mr. Phillips’ topic should prove interesting and educational, as our Blanco County Hill Country ranchers consider opportunities to diversify their ranch activities to capitalize on the Nature Tourism potential of our Blanco County rangeland.
For Questions contact: Todd Swift, Blanco County Agrilife Agent (830)868-7167, or Romelia & Harris Greenwood (830)868-4256
Saturday & Sunday, September 25 - 26: 3rd Annual Seed Stomp:Children and their families are invited to help scatter wildflower seeds in open areas and fields in the park and to walk the nature trails. Hours are 1:30 to 3 p.m. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. (830) 644-2252www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Saturday, September 25: LBJ National Historical Park Presents Movies Under the Stars presents: Raiders of the Lost Ark: Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park continues its popular summer movie series with classic films, all to be shown on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. All movies are free of charge and will be presented on a giant outdoor screen with professional sound. Free refreshments are also part of the experience. All showings are set for Saturday nights at 9 p.m., with a rain date on the next (Sunday) night.
The public can drive onto the LBJ Ranch beginning at 7:30 pm. Bring lawn chairs or quilts for seating comfort. Last summer, many people brought delicious picnic suppers to enjoy before the shows. This is the best way to experience what friends and neighbors of the Johnsons did back in the 1960s when they watched movies in the ranch airplane hangar for their evening entertainment.
For further information, visit www.nps.gov/lyjo, or call (830) 868-7128, extension 244 or 231.
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