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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Thank You, Marianne!

Check out today's Century News.  Wonderful Marianne Simmons is smiling on the front page.  Marianne is leaving her role as Executive Director of the Pound Pioneer Farmstead Museum in a few weeks.  Marianne has been a tireless and fearless director -- expanding and improving many of the Farmstead's programs and helping to preserve its historic treasures.  Cheers to you, Marianne!  For more information about the incredible people of Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Kick Up Your Heels at Hemisphere

Hemisphere is clearing away the furniture for a dance.  Enjoy classic tunes by the Dripping Springs All Stars and the delicious food and beverages at Hemisphere on Friday, October 8 from 7 - 10 p.m.  The Dripping Springs All Stars feature Alex Dormont, Lonnie Atkinson, Joe Bullock and Jerry Hall.  A special guest will make an appearance on the 8th.  For more information about fun happenings in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Soup With TLC on Groupon

Soup With TLC, one of our first posts on DrippingSpringsLife.com, will be featured in Austin Groupons with a 50% off coupon.  Check out Soup With TLC, delivering fresh soups to you, at http://www.soupwithtlcllc.com/.  For more information on Austin Groupons, visit www.groupon.com/austin.
For more cool things in and around Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Fall Fest at the Pound House this Weekend

Wonderful Fall Fest at the Pound House takes place Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 4.  Join the festivities -- see demonstrations of pioneer crafts and life skills including soap making and arrowhead carving.  There are many other great activities to enjoy including a children's area and tours of the historic farmstead.  For more information about fun happenings in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Penny Reeves-Goff and Family Rock in H. E. B. Ad

Has everyone seen wonderful Penny Reeves-Goff and her neat family in the television commercial for H. E. B.?  Penny does a fabulous job!  Any advertiser needing a spokesperson should check out Penny -- she is an incredible person inside and out.  Penny's Graymar Farm is a great resource for Central Texans who are into horses -- you will find expert lessons, training and information about horse ownership at Graymar.  For  more information, http://www.graymarfarm.com/.  For more information about the wonderful people of Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Celebrating Christee's Courage

The Dripping Springs High School Hi-Steppers and Softball and Volleyball teams are sponsoring a benefit this weekend in memory of Christee Dugan, mother of a DSHS student.  The event will feature performances by the DSHS Hi-Steppers, the Carport Casanovas and Helen Darling.  Proceeds will be used to start a trust fund for the Dugan children and also to support Relay for Life.  Join the celebration at Nutty Brown Cafe, Sunday, September 26 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Benefit in the Charming Community of Driftwood

The Driftwood Community Improvement Club is sponsoring a barbecue supper at the Driftwood Community Center on Saturday, October 2. There is no charge for the meal, but donations are welcome. The group is also raffling a beautiful hand-stitched quilt and a Browning 270 X-Bolt rifle. The event takes place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Proceeds will be used to maintain the Community Center.  For more information about exciting events in the Dripping Springs, Texas area, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Tony Harrison and Hot Texas Performing at the Spoke

Tony Harrison and Hot Texas, featuring the fabulous Alex Dormont, Karen Biller, Jake Langley, Jon Kemppainen and Herb Steiner are performing for Happy Hour at the Broken Spoke.  Hear this wonderful group this Thursday, September 16.  For more information about local performances, please visit http://www.tonyharrisonmusic.com/.  For more information about the talented people of Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

City Planning Meeting Scheduled

After months of public input through various workshops and open meetings, a draft of a Comprehensive Plan for the City of Dripping Springs is now complete.  The City of Dripping Springs will hold a joint workshop between the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, September 30 at 6 p.m. at City Hall to discuss the Plan. The meeting is open to the public.  For more information about Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Monday, September 13, 2010

First Baptist Church Celebrates New Building

Three years ago, a fire destroyed the church building of the First Baptist Church in Dripping Springs, Texas.  But the fire did not destroy the church family that pulled together and re-built a beautiful new sanctuary with a glorious steeple that is now the centerpiece of downtown Dripping Springs.  Members donated all funds needed to build a newer, bigger, more beautiful church building.  The church has been a spiritual fixture in the DS community since 1901.  For more information about wonderful people and places in Dripping Springs, Texas, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.  A news clip from News 8 Austin is available at at http://www.news8austin.com/content/headlines/274033/church-celebrates-triumph-over-tragedy

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Keep Up with the Tigers on KDRP-FM

KDRP-FM, Dripping Springs' own non-profit community radio station, is broadcasting all Tiger sports LIVE at 99.9 FM and on the Web at KDRPLIVE.org. The station is also offering fall 2010 internships to students and young people who are interested in a career in radio.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

September is Festive in Dripping Springs

There are many wonderful events in Dripping Springs this month.  Check out the Dripping With Taste wine and food event on September 11.  http://www.drippingwithtaste.org/.  Learn all about our community's fascinating history on The Magical Walking Tour of Downtown Mercer Street on September 12.  Celebrate fall at Fall Fest.  This is the most charming event of the year -- authentic and skilled artisans demonstrate the necessities  of early life at this awesome annual festival.  Fall Fest benefits the Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead museum.  Information on the walking tour and Fall Fest may be found at http://www.drpoundpioneerfarmstead.org/.  For more information about neat people, places and events, please visit http://www.drippingspringslife.com/.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Beautiful Creek Road Cafe

Have you noticed how beautiful Creek Road Cafe has looked all summer?  They have given the building a fresh coat of paint and their landscaping looks wonderful, especially those apple green sweet potato vines.  Creek Road Cafe is the first winner of the Most Beautiful DS Business Award by DrippingSpringsLife.com.