Summer Fun at Sports Country

One of our favorite summer activities for the kiddos in Dripping Springs, Texas is Sports Country Camp.  Sports Country offers day or overnight camp experiences for children 7 - 13.  Soccer, baseball, tennis and swimming along with a little science thrown in all take place on beautiful property winding down Barton Creek.  The sports are wonderful at SC camp, but campers also leave with a boost in their self confidence, leadership skills and new friendships.  I hear that they still have a few spots left, so please visit http://www.sportscountrycamp.com/ for more info!

Dripping Springs Friend to All: Patti Clark

Patti Clark, longtime Dripping Springs resident, will receive the Philanthropy Award from Austin Groups for the Elderly at their annual awards dinner tonight.  Patti has been a champion for services for seniors in the Dripping Springs area for many years. As one of the founders and current President of the Friends Foundation, she has led the organization to raise money to provide critical services for low-income seniors. Her leadership in fundraising has allowed seniors in the community to continue to receive the services they need.  Patti is a full-time volunteer for many other organizations in our community in addition to this.  A few of the other groups she tirelessly helps include PAWS Animal Rescue Shelter and the Austin Zoo.  Patti -- we thank you for sharing your gifts and time!

Fabulous Fashion in Dripping Springs

Miranda Darr, talented style consultant and owner of Wardrobe MD spoke today at the Dripping Springs Women's Club.  Miranda was very entertaining and informative.  A few of her tips for Spring 2010:  the dress is the centerpiece of the season; every outfit needs a "little topper" (sweater, jacket, etc.); pants are making major statements (be sure the type you choose flatters you) and bold accessories are a MUST.  For more information, please visit http://www.wardrobemd.com/.

Dripping Springs Women's Club April Meeting

April 12, 2010. The Dripping Springs Women’s Club will meet Wednesday, April 21, at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Speaking on making a good first impression through the use of clothing and accessories will be Miranda Darr, Austin’s “Wardrobe MD”. Miranda’s motto is “Miranda is to Glam what Emeril is to Bam!”. Luncheon is $20 per person at the door and reservations are required by Friday, April 16. Contact Laura Payne at 894-0946 or womenofds@yahoo.com. Guests are always welcome!!

Founders Day Festival Memories

It was another great Founders Day Festival in Dripping Springs this past weekend.  It always amazes me to see how many creative and talented friends we have who are participating in all areas of this famous old DS event.  Many we knew were smoking anything with legs in the cook-off contest -- not to mention burning our lips with incredible and unusual homemade salsas.  Several of our pals were showing hand-crafted jewelry and art in the vendor area.  Over on the stage, I was thrilled to see so many of my friends who are tremendous musicians performing for the crowd.  I don't think you could live anywhere else and be blessed with such talent:  Lonnie Atkinson, Jim Halfpenny, Ron White, Ragan Altizer, Nathan Thrash and Martin Aker of Edison Chair -- check them out, they're going to be big!  Martin's parent's Deborah and Roger kept us all rocking with their magical classic hits and John Rogers fiddled away with the headline group Saturday night.  Stay tuned to DrippingSpringsLife.com for more on this great music.

Dripping Springs High School Senior/Graduation Activities

Congratulations to all DSHS Seniors!  We are so proud of you.  Upcoming activities:

April 17 -- Prom -- 8:00 p.m. -- Hyatt Regency Hotel
May 7 -- Graduate Caps and Gowns Delivered to DSHS Cafeteria -- pick up during lunch
May 23 -- Mr. Tiger Pageant -- 2:00 - 5:00 -- DSHS Cafeteria
May 25 -- Sr. Awards Program -- 6:30 p.m. -- DSHS Cafeteria
June 4 -- Graduation Ceremony -- 8:00 p.m. -- Shoreline Center

Soup With TLC

We are thrilled to share our discovery with you, Soup With TLC a new dining delivery service in Austin. They serve delicious, home cooked meals using fresh, and when available, organic ingredients. Delivered to your home or office at a price that makes cooking meals yourself "so last year". See our feature article under What We Love About Austin for more information about this wonderful business.

Soup With TLC

We discovered this incredible dining delivery service through a friend of ours who is a loyal customer of Soup With TLC. Be sure to check out our new feature article under "What We Love About Austin" to learn more about this gem of a business.

Dripping Springs Students Honored by Optimist Club

Local Dripping Springs High School students were recently honored by The Capital Area Chapter of Optimist Club International during their 36^th Annual Youth Appreciation Week. This ceremony was held in the Chamber of the Texas House of Representatives. Dripping Springs had 33 nominees in 22 categories. These nominees competed against other central Texas schools, including Westlake High School, Round Rock, Hays, and many others. Dripping Springs had three students win their respective category. Congratulations to the following winners!!

In the category of Business: Patrick McAfee

In the category of Computer Science: Miranda Parker

In the category Vocal Music: Wallis Currie-Wood

On another “note” Wallis Currie-Wood has been admitted as a vocal student to Julliard!