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May 9, 2009

•Tiny West Memorial - Bull Riding: Saturday, May 9th at 7:30pm; Yett Park, Blanco. $8 presale, $10 at gate, 12 & under free. Free dance from 9pm to 1am, Mike Cowen with Wooden Nickel Band. For more info, call 512-940-7073

May 9, 2009

•Blanco State Park - Second Saturday Program: Spring Nature Trail Walk - Join us as we enjoy the new green and flowers of spring. We will hike our Caswell Nature Trail as well as a wildflower area by the river. Program is appropriate for adults and older children. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes. Please stop at Park Headquarters for meeting location. Walk begins at 9:00am. Call for more information (830) 833-4333.

May 12, 2009

•County Judge, Bill Guthrie, to speak on the "State of the County". On Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 at the Gem of the Hills in Blanco. For further info, please contact Genelle Montooth at 210-259-9703, email Genelle@gvtc.com or email Chrisine Schultz at cschutze@wildblue.net. Hosted by Blanco County Republican Club.

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May 14, 2009

•Blanco State Park - Toddler Time at the Park: Early exposure to and good experiences in nature are key to a child's future relationship and stewardship of our natural resources. This class is a relaxed and inviting experience for parents and toddlers, ages 1-3, to enjoy nature together. Parents will remain with children for entire class. Please dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Check at Park Headquarters for directions to class location. Class begins at 10:00am. Call for more info (830) 833-4333.

May 16, 2009

•Art in the Park: 10am to 2pm at the Cibolo Nature Center, 140 City Park Rd., Boerne. School-aged children and adults work together on make-and-take art activities. Professional and student artists will be in the park demonstrating their talents and interacting with participants. Entertainment includes: music, theatre, dance, martial arts, storytelling and more. Admission: donations at gate. For more info, visit www.cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.

May 16, 2009

•Living History Festival: 10am to 8pm, Herff Farm, 33 Herff Rd, Boerne. Living History Festival will be a fun and interactive event that will introduce and reacquaint all to a blend of cultures through music, storytelling and demonstrations of Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, German Americans, and Irish Americans. For more info, visit www.cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616. Donations accepted at the gate.

May 19, 2009

•Annual Blanco FFA Rabies Clinic: Tuesday, May 19th from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the Blanco High School Ag Shop

May 19, 2009

•Hill Country CattleWomen will host their May 19 meeting at LBJ National Historical Park near Stonewall,TX. Coffee and social at 10am, regular business meeting starts promptly at 10:30am, catered lunch at 11:30 in the Showbarn ($16), followed by a tour of the former Presidential Office at the Texas White House on the ranch. Prospective members welcome. Please contact Beverly at (830) 229-5604 for info or reservations no later than May 12.

May 19, 2009

•The Hill Country Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30pm. Meeting will be held at the Chapter building - 333 Earl Garrett in Kerrville, TX. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect new board members. The meeting is open to the general public.

May 26, 2009

•Panther Band Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser & Spring Concert: Dinner served from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Blanco Elementary Cafeteria. Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 and under. Dine in or take out. All band students will be out and about selling tickets. Concert is scheduled from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Blanco Elementary Auditorium. Support your Panther Band!

June 3-5, 2009

•CTMC is accepting applications for Camp HeartSong, a special bereavement camp for children who have experienced the death of a family member or significant loved one. Dates are June 3-5 and will be held in Fischer, TX at John Knox Ranch. Children must be between the ages of 8-17 years old. This camp is free and all meals are included. For more info, visit www.HisTouch.com (Camp HeartSong) or call CTMC Hospice Care at 512-754-6159.

June 8-July 31, 2009

•Free Lunches And Breakfast For Kids 1-18: Breakfast served from 7:30 to 8:00am, each day at Blanco Elementary and High School. Lunch served at noon each day at Blanco Elementary and High School. All kids are welcome!