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April 2, 2015 Volume 20, No. 7 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

Fire displaces dozens

by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - A fire at the Lantana Ridge apartments on Friday caused $300,000 in damage and temporarily displaced 33 residents.

According to Michelle Tanzola, Public Information and Marketing Manager for the Austin Fire

Department, the fire at 6636 West William Cannon Drive was accidental, starting in a water heater closet.

The fire reached two-alarm status when it spread to the attic, but sprinklers in the building kept it from spreading beyond a single unit. There were no injuries.

New ‘Y’ workshop

by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - A second workshop to find a “context sensitive” solution to traffic gridlock at the ‘Y’ is scheduled for April 7 at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church on Highway 290 West. With no formal presentation planned, stakeholders are invited to come and go between 6 and 8 p.m.

A major headache during rushhour traffic, the ‘Y’—where Highway 290 West and State Highway 71 merge in Oak Hill—represents a gateway to the hill country and is one of Texas’ 50 most congested highway corridors. Transportation officials say they want to improve

See NEW on p. 3

New group forms with mission to:

Save Oak Hill

by Leah Gernetzke

Gazette: Alan Watts

A beautiful stretch of Williamson Creek is mostly undiscovered by Oak Hill residents, obscured by nearby highway development.

OAK HILL - As Williamson Creek winds its curving path through groves of ancient oak trees, rare wildflowers, and un-manicured hills, it’s easy to envision the early settlers and Native Americans who once stood along these banks in admiration of their beauty and natural resources. Today the creek is, in places, still the natural jewel that captivated Comanches and pioneers—most people today just don’t know about it.

It hides just out of sight, with no marked parking or access, behind historic oaks along the highway near the ‘Y’.

That’s why a pioneering group of Oak Hill residents recently formed

See SAVE on p. 13

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Letter to the Editor

Let’s raise the gas tax to pay for needed roads

There are thousands of honorable, hard-working individuals and families in our midst who struggle from paycheck to paycheck to pay for bare necessities. Now we want to raise the annual vehicle registration fee and bundle this fee with the annual vehicle inspection fee.

Legislators, this action reflects lack of consideration and compassion for the less prosperous because it is a budget buster. Perhaps we should consider unstacking the vehicle inspection fee and the vehicle registration fee (with no increase in this fee).

True, we have given them the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority with their often “for profit” toll roads that they cannot afford to utilize. Why build these lovely toll roads when the

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less fortunate citizens cannot afford to use them? If toll roads seem unjust then we must consider abolishing the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.

Our beautiful central Texas area has experienced explosive population growth for years. Have we failed to expand our roadways to accommodate this growth? Absolutely. Is there a “quick fix” solution to this serious situation? The obvious answer is a resounding “No.” The solution will take years, but it is a journey we must begin.

Raising taxes strikes terror in the heart of our elected officials, they search for a more palatable route to delay action.

We must all realize that our freedoms are not free – we pay taxes. Let’s face it, our tax on gasoline consumption has not advanced or progressed on the same level as inflation.

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Oak Hill Business and Professional Assn. (OHBPA) Monthly Luncheon Thursday, April 2nd at 11:30 am Mandola’s at Arbor Trails 4301 W. William Cannon Dr. This month’s speaker is Luis Rodriguez, Senior District Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, Capital Area Council. Come and learn what’s new in Scouting and how they contribute to the quality of life in our area. The public is invited. For more information go to ohbpa.org.

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Federal requirement that new vehicle manufacturers squeeze additional mileage out of every gallon of gasoline purchased. The results have created a huge funding chasm for roadways. We must increase gasoline consumption tax by 10 cents per gallon or a logical amount the economists can arrive at. All funds collected must be used exclusively to build new roads and maintain existing roads – for use by ALL citizen drivers.

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School news

Student musicians qualify for All-State Band, Choir, Orchestra High school students selected from 60,000 throughout Texas At the 2015 Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio in February, 31 AISD student musicians qualified to perform with the Texas All-State bands, choirs and orchestras.

Students from Anderson, Austin, Bowie, LBJ/LASA and McCallum high schools were selected from among 60,000 students throughout Texas.

Students compete at the district, region and area levels for the opportunity to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association convention.

The students, directors and principals of Anderson, Austin, Bowie, LBJ/LASA and McCallum were recognized for their selection in the All-State Ensembles at the AISD Board of Trustees meeting yesterday.

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the corridor while maintaining the unique local environments, particularly Williamson Creek and the community’s cherished oaks.

The Texas Department of Transportation and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority are hosting the workshop with an overall goal of finding a way to manage congestion while providing a reliable roadway.

At the second workshop, officials will report what they heard from the first context sensitive solution (CSS) workshop in October and present new ideas for review and comment.

Officials say they are still analyzing data from an online survey stemming from October’s CSS workshop, but said the priorities provided by the community, in order of impor-

tance, are: 1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Access 2. Environmentally Sustainable 3. Signage 4. Lighting 5. Enhanced Water Quality 6. Landscaping 7. Streetscape Enhancements 8. Use of Public Art Public outreach thus far has included 5 open houses, 5 virtual open houses, 9 issue-specific workshops and 28 stakeholder meetings. More than 350 comments have been submitted.

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by Roger White So now that South by Southwest has run its infernal, eternal course yet again and all the cooler-than-thou hipsters and freaks and Jimmy Kimmel and people famous for being famous have packed up their respective film, interactive, and music badges, paraphernalia, and whatnot and gotten the hell out of Dodge, we local types can breathe a ragged sigh and reclaim our little ol’ burg for what it really is: a haven for cooler-than-thou hipsters and freaks and people famous for being famous, sans Jimmy Kimmel and all the badges.

Ever the intrepid newsman, the Spouseman here conducted some topnotch investigative reporting and came up with the following comprehensive and thought-provoking review of the latest rendition of SXSW. I didn’t get anywhere near the festival, mind you.

But I did look over the more than 2,200 bands that were slated to play—and let me tell you that there were some real doozies. I didn’t go to hear any of these outfits, of course. I’m old, you understand. I went to bed before most of these guys were ever scheduled to hit the stage on any given night.

For your viewing pleasure, however, I give you the Spouseman’s Official List of the Best Band Names for SXSW 2015. Ready?

OK, you had Airbag One, All Cows Eat Grass, Ape Drums (not to be confused with Ape Machine or Fight Like Apes), BADBADNOTGOOD (all caps, of course), Barren Womb, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash, and Bipolaroid.

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year, including Blind Owls, Blind Lowcut Connie, Massive Scar Era, the Pets, Blind Prophet, Blind Shake, etc. Mau Mau Chaplains—and don’t forget You had schools of ocean mammals, the Meatbodies (not to be confused including Bronz Whale (not to be con- with Meat Market). fused with In The Whale, Lighthouse & Also on the scene were the MeltyThe Whaler, or Thousand brains (not to be confused Foot Whale Claw). You with No Brain), Mild High had Buck Biloxi and the Club, My Body Sings ElecF**ks, Cairo Knife Fight, tric, The Octopus Project Chastity Belt, Cilantro (not to be confused with Boombox (a personal faRed Octopus), Peewee vorite), and Daddy Issues.

Longway, and A Pony There were also quite Named Olga. a few deceased bands, Ironically, this year’s including Dead Earth music fest featured a colPolitics, Dead End Boys, lection of quiet band Dead Leaf Echo, Deadnames, including Quiet man, and the like. You Company, Quiet Kids, also had the Dilated Peoand Quiet Life. I didn’t Roger White ples, Elvis Depressedly, see Quiet Riot on the bill, Field Mouse, Frog Eyes, but I did see Rat Fist, the Gateway Drugs, Ghost Magnet Roach Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Motel, and Gringo Star (not to be con- The Ripe, and the Self Defense Family. fused with Ringo Deathstarr).

There were also many sickos, includSome of the hotter bands included ing Sick Feeling, Sick Morrison, Sick the Gymshorts, Hag Face (not to be Of It All, and Sicko Mob. I didn’t find confused with Not In The Face), Hippo Sick Puppies or Sick Science, but I did Campus—brain surgeons have to love see an entire paragraph on the Sick that one—How I Quit Crack, the Icky Station. Oh, wait, that was reference to Blossoms, In Tall Buildings, Insects an actual first-aid place. Never mind. vs. Robots (not to be confused with Wait, there’s more. There was SlopOpio & Free the Robots, of course), FunkDust, SMUC THE WORLD, and the ubiquitous Junk Riot (not to Springtime Carnivore (not to be be confused with the Night Riots). confused with Summer Cannibals), Here’s a great name, Kane West. I Stop Light Observations, and—here’s wonder how many people showed a great one—Special Guest. You gotta up at the Kane West show thinking love this name; whenever the band this was somebody else. Kane West is Special Guest appears on the bill as a sure to gather a crowd but also sure to special guest, the marquee must read gather a hail of beer cans when real- something like “Featuring Special ization hits home. You also had Kill! Guest Special Guest.”

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SXSW on one drink ticket per day Mike Jasper

The word in Oak Hill is… self-indulgent.

Everyone gets excited about the music portion of SXSW, and understandably, but I usually take part in the calmer, more comprehensible Geekfest, also called SXSW Interactive.

This year, I got invited to a party called Hackers & Hacks, for high-tech people (the hackers) and journalists (the hacks).

It’s like they’ve read my work.

The party started at 5:00 p.m., but I got there around 5:15. Not good.

When you go to SXSW parties that offer free food and booze, you need to get there at least 15 minutes early.

Oh, well. Guess I’ll have to stand in line for 30 minutes.

Yeah, I wish. I stood in line for 90 minutes. Fortunately, Kaitlin from my day job at GateHouse Media showed up a little later, so I had someone to talk to while I waited the first hour.

Sensibly, she and her friend Natalie gave up around 6 p.m., but I was sure all the other GateHouse people were eating, drinking and joking inside the Palm Door (the venue for the party) so I hung in there until 6:45 when I got in.

And when I did get in, the food wasgone. And all the GateHouse people, if they had ever been there

Old Spouse continued from p. 4 Also strutting their stuff this year were Strung Like a Horse, Swearing at Motorists, Think No Think, TIGER !

SH*T! TIGER! TIGER!, Toomp, United Fruit, The Vaccines, and Venomous Maximus. You could also take in The War on Drugs, Watch The Duck, The Wookies, The Yolks, Your Old Droog, and another fave—Yawn.

I would imagine the band Yawn appeared in the very wee hours, so tired fans could simply say they were showing their appreciation with big, fat yawns. I wonder if there’s a band named ZZZZZZ. Roger White is a freelance writer living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely wife, two precocious daughters, a very fat dachshund, and a cat with Epstein-Barr. For further adventures, visit oldspouse.wordpress.com.

in the first place, were gone. And my said tickets I took my leave. drink ticket was good for one beer, so As I walked out the door, the guy soon I was gone. checking RSVPs at the door said, aproFurther, I’m pretty sure I pos of nothing I could figure, was the only writer there— “Please don’t write anything everyone else seemed to be bad about us, please.” in graphic design or some All right, then. The legend vaguely journalistic highgrows. Must be the hat. tech enterprise.

••• Still, I did engage in a nice Sure, the party didn’t go so conversation with a guy well, but that doesn’t mean from Ireland who was there the evening was over. The promoting his website, best part of SXSW, even Mike Jasper newswhip.com. Because I during the Interactive part, like to think of myself as a is partaking of the serenreal reporter (I think I hear laughter dipitous situations that arise once you from Sunset Valley), I checked out hit the downtown streets and throw the site. About five minutes ago with yourself into the chomping maw of 60 minutes left on my deadline. See? the SXSW beast.

That’s what real reporters do, wait And believe me, I haven’t gotten any until the last minute (or 11th hour if maw in a long time. you prefer) if only to make everything So I headed to the Lucky Lounge seem more important than it really is. on Fifth St., where I’ve spent many a Back to the website called NewsWhip. great time at the two or three SXSW Here’s what it says in the intro on the parties held by Tape Op magazine in About page: the past. Unfortunately, they haven’t “How do you find the events and had a party during SXSW in two years, people that are changing the world but I figured there must be something right now? NewsWhip answers the going on at the Lucky Lounge. question by monitoring what the world And there was something going on. is engaging with — specifically, the Music. With a cover charge. Which world of 2 billion social network users.” I don’t mind paying if I want to hear Yes, it’s a newsgathering site specifi- music, but I didn’t want to go inside cally covering social media aka Twitter, the lounge only to ignore the band, Facebook, Instagram and them others. so I—wait. What’s this place next door?

Think of it as the Associated Press of so- DirectlywestofLuckyLoungesitsanew cial media. Now stop thinking about it. pubcalledGourdough’s.Justlikethefood I don’t know. I guess it could be helpful trailerplace,sameownerinfact,butcome if you’re a reporter working on a daily, tolifeasabrick-and-mortarbusinesslike but when you’re a columnist working Pinocchio come to life where there was on a newspaper that only expects a once only wood, and c’mon, you’re not column once every two weeks—let’s goingtoreallytrytowedgeinaridiculous just say newswhip.com isn’t going to be Pinocchio analogy like it’s some kind of my go-to website for neighborly news. insurance ad are you?

Still, I could have talked to the Sometimes I talk to myself. Other NewsWhip guy and the gorgeous times I just write it out. And then there Irish woman with him for two or three continued on p. 27 drink tickets longer, but not having

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Flying with a pet: finding the best airline

by Kim Salerno President, TripsWithPets.com When it comes to airlines, there really is no one-size-fits-all answer to which is best for traveling with pets. It really depends on your specific travel needs. Some airlines have higher pet fees, but better rates on flights or a higher level of customer service. Some don’t allow you to check your pet below-cabin, and some have weight or breed restrictions for pets.

Several airlines, including American and Delta, offer a pet-check option, in which your pet can travel below-cabin on the same flight as you. In this case, the below-cabin area where your pet will travel is a temperature-controlled and pressurized environment.

Most major airlines allow smaller pets to travel in the cabin with you.

Your pet must be well-behaved, and able to fit comfortably in an approved pet travel carrier that can fit under the seat in front of you.

All airlines have pet fees, which can range from $95 to $125 for in-cabin flights, and $175 to $200 for flights where pets are checked.

A note of concern: Checking your pet to travel below-cabin is a personal preference, and only you can decide what’s best. Most pets don’t experience serious harm during air travel. However, traveling below-cabin is likely to be a stressful experience for most pets, and therefore is not advocated unless it is absolutely necessary.

TripsWithPets.com’s vote for best airline as far as service goes is Delta, as it ranks high in on-time arrivals, fewest cancelled flights, and overall customer satisfaction. However, as far as pet fees are concerned, Delta comes in at the high end with a $125 fee each way for in-cabin pets and $200 for checked pets.

At $95 each way, Southwest Airlines has the lowest pet fee. However, airline fares vary so widely that you may find a fare low enough to offset a higher pet fee. In addition, Southwest only allows small pets, and does not offer the option to check pets to fly below-cabin.

Safety is of utmost importance when it comes to our pets. Unfortunately, determining the safety of a specific airline when it comes to travel is a very difficult thing to do.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) has required all U.S. airlines that operate scheduled passenger flights to file monthly reports on all pets that died or were lost or injured during transport. Unfortunately, the data can be hard to interpret, for several reasons.

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TripsWithPets.com’s pick for the overall best airline for traveling with pets is JetBlue. JetBlue is a standout for several reasons: they rank highest in overall customer satisfaction; their in-cabin pet fee is only $100 each way; and they are the only domestic airline that offers a frequent flier program for pets, called “JetPaws.”

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April 2 - April 15, 2015

City of Austin news

City announces Traffic Congestion Action Plan The City of Austin announced on March 27 a Traffic Congestion Action Plan that outlines immediate and long-term steps to help alleviate traffic issues throughout the city.

The plan will utilize a variety of strategies to manage traffic to ensure it flows more smoothly within the existing roadway network and traffic signal system.

“We have to look at every aspect of congestion,” City Manager Marc Ott said. “That includes commuting, signal management, law enforcement, construction, special events, parking management and mass transit.

Ott was joined at the news conference Friday by Mayor Steve Adler; Council Member Ann Kitchen,

Chair of the Council’s Mobility Committee; as well as members of the Austin Police Department, Austin Transportation Department and the Office of Sustainability.

Immediate actions will include: Deploying dedicated traffic mobility police officers at key intersections.

Expanding staffing and use of the Traffic Management Center during peak commute times. Already, the Traffic Management Center has more than 180 cameras to monitor traffic flow throughout the City.

Launching a “Don’t Block the Box” campaign to remind drivers to not block intersections.

Enforcing on-street delivery rules to avoid blocking traffic.

Making construction and/or other improvements at critical intersections to improve mobility.

“We’re going to do what we can now, while we aggressively plan for the future,” Mayor Adler said.

“At the same time, we’re going to remain flexible enough to try new and dynamic things along the way.”

Ott emphasized that the plan would be evolving as strategies were implemented, evaluated and refined.

“Mayor Adler set the tone when he came to office with a philosophy of ‘let’s just try it,’” Ott said. “That’s what we’re going to do, and we’re going to learn and adapt and expand these programs citywide as we find success.”

The City Manager also directed City departments to reduce the number of employees arriving to work during peak times by 20 percent. He encouraged other private and public employers to follow the City’s lead to help lowering the demand during peak travel times.

The City of Austin and its transportation partners will continue to develop strategies to reduce traffic congestion by improving traffic flow, transit, cycling and pedestrian facilities so that more options are available for Austinites’ daily commute.

Mid- and longer-term proposals include: Fully implementing the Advanced Traffic Management System that will allow engineers to diagnose signal problems in real time, fix signals quickly and manage traffic peaks during rush hours and special events.

Accelerating the City’s wayfinding project that includes signage and means to help travelers have access to Austin and the region’s major roadways.

Working with Capital Metro to

enhance transit routes to and from Downtown.

“This is a great start toward addressing a very visible and persistent problem we have here in Austin,” Council Member Kitchen said. “And I think I can speak for my colleagues when I say that we’re all ready to get moving.

For more information about the Traffic Congestion Action Plan, go to www.austintexas.gov/ Austin Youth Council to host Career Fest and Exploration for students to learn about career opportunities The City of Austin’s Youth Council will host the second annual Career Fest and Exploration on April 7 where Austin area business and organization representatives will talk to high school students about career opportunities and what steps students should take to prepare as well as internship possibilities.

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road.

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Summer Camps GUIDE TO

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Sacred Arts Studio

6001 W. Wm. Cannon, Austin, TX 78749 512-584-8061 www.sacredartsstudioandgallery.com Ages 4-14 Early bird special (by 3/31/15) $175 per week, $225 per week after that, early or late pick-up available for a small additional fee.

16 themed camps for various ages guided by professional artists and educators in our fully equipped art studio. Your Fusionchild Dance Company will be taught techniques in a variety of media to 9217 Hwy 290 W, #140 create amazing artwork.

512-301-7473 Summer Dance Workshops— Weekly Dance Intensives 9-3 each of 12-16; Austin day. Ages YMCA 7-9 — June Ages 10-12 — June 19-23. Ages 13 & 20 locations in Travis & Hays Counties up — June 26-30.

Academic Therapy Center Dream of Hopes Ranch 512-236-9622 Stonegate II, 2500 William Cannon Blvd Unit 101 “A Special Place for Special People” Oak Hill Drum Studio www.austinymca.org Austin, TX 78745 4515 Keota Drive, Austin, TX 78749 Expert Music Instruction by Austin Pro Musicians $160-$215 per week (512) 330-4222 512-791-0160 for further information 7003 Pinto Cove, Austin TX 78736 Weekly sessions June 2 – Aug. 22. Locations include www.academictherapycenter.com www.dreamofhopesranch.org 512-964-6778 www.david-mendoza.com chool Grades of Music & Arts Buck MayersAges Golf Academy Hill music UMC, Baranoff and workshops Cowen Elementary Schools.

K-8 8 to adult Studio or Oak on-site lessons and ) (Located at The Golf Club at Circle C) Swimming, field trips, games, crafts, characterAges 9 to Adult – Beginners welcomed – No and contracts Give your child an advantage when school starts! Build reading $180/week - 8am - 6 pm; field trips extra. Early drop-off for oolofmusic.com, 512-349-0090 7401 Hwy 45 Austin, Texas 78739 building activities.

Rates: Please call for rates, gift certificates available and writing skills this summer. Small groups, multi-sensory a nominal fee. June 8 thru Aug. 22. Adult (18+) only camp 512.301-2932 Learn to play the Drums, Guitar, Bass, or Sax at your own pace! learning.

1-week camps or sessions on your schedule. week of July 6. information: call for information Ages 5 – 14 Our spacious studio features 2 drum sets, advanced audio A camp for mild to moderate special needs children and adults , Art, Theater, and Magic – Weekly sessions Schedule and price list on website: www. facilities, and fun! who are emotionally and physically well. Behavior must berecording/playback within mmer. Check website or callBrothers for descriptions, buckmayersgolfacademy.com The Biscuit Fine Arts Farm our guidelines; no biting trips, feeding animals, ons.

Studio e Summer Camps We will teach the basic skills of golf in a or funhitting. and Field structured 6036 W US Hwy 290 Austin TX 78735 arts & crafts, swimming, hikes, fine motor skills,right learning safety, 7612-F Hwy 71 W environment.

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512-301-1600 www.studioeaustin.com c Lessons—Our Instructors come to You www.biscuitbrothers.com Circle C Tennis Club Documentary Camp: June 5 – 16, two groups: ages 10 – 13, and 14 – 17; o.com, 512.288.6963 Age range and pricing: Grades K-5, $275/week full day, 45 - Austin, TX 78739 7401 Highway Summer Musical Camp: July 5 – 21st, ages 12 and up; Summer Cabaret KidsActing Studio s - No registration No contracts 9am-4pm; fee, $135/week half day 301-8685 Camp: An all-singing boot camp review. July 19 – 30, ages 13 and up; 15 locations (main office is 2826 Real Street) our - group lessons of 3drop or more students, $20/ for nominal Early and late off/pickup available 4 yrs oldfee. and up, beginners through Tournament players Summer Short Play Program: August 9th – 25th, ages 13 and up; Summer ns, 2 students, $40/hour for private lessons 512-836-5437 Come explore the magic of Movie Making, Schedules, Music, Theater Registration and Fees can be found in the website: London Theater Trip for ages 14 and up, see website for details. ce * Drums * Violin * Art * Birthdays * www.kidsActingStudio.com www.circlectennis.com and Art. There will be a Frozen week, Silent Movie week, s * Gift Certificates. Background checks ran on 3-18, varies General ratio is 6 players to Zion Rest Missionary Baptist Church Day&for weekly available perprice age divisions. even a Pirate week! Sign up for one or all, Fun sure!sessionsAges s.

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892-2682 or 892-8880 www.zionrestvbs.com Silver Child’s Stars Dance ClinicLearning Center Way Creative Musicals, Plays, Star Wars, Frozen Forever, Peter Pan, h School,7212 Oak Meadow Drive Summer Day Camp: May 30-August 11, 7 am-6pm Mad ScienceAnnie, Summer 2006 Wizard ofCamp Oz and More! ter Lane,512-288-0802 Austin, Texaswww.childsway.com 78749 Kindergarten-6th grade $70 per week Half and full day camps for ages 4 to 12 g. Silver Star office: 414-2340.

Breakfast, lunch & snacks. qualified staff, loving Christian environment, Infants-10 years Multiple LocationsKuk Sool Won™ of Oak Hill Martial Arts or students entering grades 1st - 9th.

Bible based curriculum, weekly field trips, computer based learning, 892-1143 www.madscienceaustin.com Price: per two week session 6001 W. William Cannon Dr., Ste 307, 78749 mes, crafts, and$140-$250 more! Morning, afternoon or all depending on Imagine a room filled with happy children “Learning Science” in an TAKS tutorial, arts & crafts, fun Fridays. number days and age e information andofregistration formofonchild. website.

512-899-8710 camp that entertains and sparks curiosity. That 4 themed 2 week sessions (from June 1 throughinformal July 31)Mad and Sciencewww.kswoakhill.com, info@kswoakhill.com is the goal of Mad Science, a company providing after-school classes, one 1 Learning week session (August 3-7): Jungle Adventures, Super Creative Center Martial Arts Summer Camps ages 7-12:parties June 15th – summer camps, in-school workshops, special events,forand birthday w Drive Hero Adventures, Ocean Adventures, Adventures with Robin June 19th, July 13th – July 17th, August 3rd for children in central Texas. Some topics children explore are robots, – August 7th ldsway.com Hood and Peter Pan and Dragon Adventures. Choose 2, 3 or 4 rocketry, engineering,11:45am chemistry,- 3:45pm physics and tons more. day/weekprograms. 9am-2pm with early and late hours available. $175-$199 sessions from May 30 through July 27: Circus White Bird Montessori Adventure The camps are open to everyone,Kid’s you doClub not need to be Scientists, Safari Adventures,& Lively Luau.

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We specialize 5919 La Crosse Ave #100 Austin, TX 78739 n Karate 900 Manchaca, Austin TX 78748 512-291-0090 children’s classes, adult day, evening, and family classes, 512-288-6057 aca Road Austin, Texas 78748 Ages 6-12 years, May 30 -July 28 Women’s Self Defense, AISD Middle/High School PE www.ccswim.net www.bakido.com $150/week, $540 month Credit. Each of our Black Belt Instructors are CPR/ Agesfor3-75, pricing varies. eg/fees: Call information Ride a horse, catch a fish, paint a masterpiece, shoot a picture, Firstthe Aidmuseum, Certified and passedgarde, Criminal TheWeekly Circle C Swim a program everyone in the tour Daily Activities, Field trips,Center Junior has Olympic Ar- for hike the woods, hunthave for fossils, Background Checks and FBI Fingerprints Checks. family.

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April 2 - April 15, 2015

Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events Sundays

and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Center Roof Deck 700 Congress Ave. thecontemporaryaustin.org blantonmuseum.org

Fridays Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm.

Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 Friday night Dance Club - w/ W., 78737. 301-4648. www.nutty- Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South brown.com.

Austin Activity Center, 3911 Tessy Lou Williams & The Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.

Shotgun Stars - 4pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 New Events W., Spicewood. No cover.

March 27 - April 19 Sunday/Fundays - Every first Sunday of the month the Neill- Theatre en Bloc presents JaCochran House Museum will be cob’s Ladder - Based on the true open to the public for free from 1pm story of a controversial plan to - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512- bomb Nazi concentration camps during the height of WWII Boyd 478-2335 nchmuseum.org Vance Theater in The Carver MuMondays seum 5125224083 or email: jenny@theatreenbloc.org.

Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Saturday, April 4 Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie Lane. 282-2586.

Stevie Wonder - 8pm Erwin Center 1701 Red River 512-471-7744 Texas Songwriters Showcase - uterwincenter.com 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No Sunday, April 5 cover.

Taste of Mexico 2015: A CuliWednesdays nary Arts Event - 6pm - 9pm An No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at evening of Mexican-inspired food Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 and beverage samplings celebratHwy. 71 W., Spicewood. ing Cinco de Mayo in support of Mexic-Arte Museum’s Arts Educa50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 tion Program. Brazos Hall 204 E. Live Music. Senior Activity Center 4th Street 512-200-7266 adriano@ 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. mexic-artemuseum.org www.fiftyplusdanceaustin.com April 8 - May 10 Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Mead- All The Way - Based on Lyndon ows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. Baines Johnson’s prolific first year SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007. wa- as President, ALL THE WAY is writterlooicehouse.com. ten by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan and feaThe Peacemakers - 10pm at tures a cast of 20 actors depicting Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie many of the 20th Century’s most Lane. 282-2586.. famous leaders. Zach Theater 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541 zachThursdays theater.com

Fri., April 10 & Sat., April 11

Karaoke - at Boomerz Nightclub, 6148 Hwy 290 W.. 892-3373.

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Wednesday, April 8

Tony Harrisson / Dance Lessons / Jesse Dayton- 6pm - 9:15pm / 9:15pm at the Broken Spoke, 3201 S. Lamar. 442-6189.

Open Mic with your host, Garett Endres. Starts at 9pm every Thursday 290 West Club 12013 W Hwy 290 “Thirsty Thursday” gatheringPoems and songs will be shared in a round robin, open mic atmosphere following the featured presentation. On the third Thursday of every month. Free. Food pantry donations are welcomed. 7pm at New Life Lutheran Church, 120 Frog Pond Lane in Dripping Springs. For more info call 858-2024.

Smokey Robinson - Doors@ 7pm Show@ 8pm the Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org Friday, April 10

Sanford Biggers + Moon Medicin Performance and Artist Talk - 8:30pm This live event weaves found images and the music of jazz, funk, and punk with animaThird Thursday at The Blanton tion, film noir, and sci-fi clips, origi- free evening of art and activities. nal video art, and songs. Jones 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos

Season of Innocence - An inspired retelling of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible preformed at Ballet Austin’s Austin Ventures Studio Theater. Choreographer Nick Kepley The Butler Dance Education Center 501 West 3rd Street Saturday, April 11 Let”s Dance - Stone Valley Music Festival - 10am - Midnight Live music lasts until midnight with a large dance floor. BBQ, Hot Dogs, Beer, among other food & drink items. A washer pitching tournament as well as a horseshoe pitching tournament with prize money.

7508 U.S. Highway 290 Johnson City. Randy Holland 830-330-0380 Southern Troubadours In The Round: Joe Ely, Ruthie Foster & Paul Thorn - Doors@ 7pm | Show@ 8pm Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org Sunday, April 12

Community Clubs & Events Ongoing Events Woodworkers Club of Austin - 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512288-3252 Free South Austin Mystery Book Club - 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, at the Sunset Valley Barnes & Noble on Brodie Ln. Our April 16th book is Gone Girl,

by Gillian Flynn. If you have question email dschieck@yahoo.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info Free Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd..

Free and open to the public. 512974-9900 / cityofaustin.org/library.

Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745.

Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org.

Lila Downs - 7pm Traditional Mexican music and original compositions fused with blues, jazz, soul, and African roots. the Paramount 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org

The Cohen New Works Festival - Presented by the university’s Department of Theatre and Dance, the biennial Festival will showcase 38 original, student-produced works in five days on the university campus. F. Loren Winship Drama Building 300 E. 23rd St. Admission is free. Tickets are available online at newworksfestival.org beginning April 6 Tuesday, April 14 The Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards - 7:30 celebrate the outstanding achievements of high school teachers and students with a combination of school performances, multi-school student performances, and awards.

The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org

Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org.

VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost.

The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meets at noon on the first three Mondays of the month at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon.

More info at 288-8487 See www. oakhillrotary.org for other activities and events.

Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For infor mation:circlecareademocrats.org.

Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome.

Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters.org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S.

Mopac. South Austin Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane.

Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808.

Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956-494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz for more info.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512-637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com.

Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info.

Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - Meets fourth Wednesday of the month at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www.ohnpct.org.

MOMS Club of Austin - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/ MOMS-Club-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/ Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 482-9026 or 921-4901. Thursdays.

South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org.

OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association).

Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org.

Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel.

Regular meetings are held at the Oak Hill Library 5124 Convict Hill Rd. More information & directions can be found at the web site, ratsonline.org.

Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle,

10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.

Saturday South Austin Lions Club - Meets every second and fourth Thursday 6pm – 7pm Premier High School at Travis 1211 E. Oltorf On the campus of Travis High School, follow Premier sign as you enter driveway, veer right. http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ austin_south Senior Safari Adventures - Tues.

- Fri. 9:30am - 11am Austin Zoo 10808 Rawhide Trail Call 512-2885031 or email audrey.austinzoo@ yahoo.com.

New Events Through May 4 Rainwater Revival Calls for Grant Applications from Hill Country Schools - The deadline for applications for grants to be used during the 2015-2016 school year is May 4, 2015, with the selection of recipients expected by May 18th (www.hillcountryalliance.org).

Through April 24 Local artists invited to submit proposals for TEMPO 2015 - Artists may select from a list of Cityowned sites, including parkland, libraries, and right-of-way, and craft a proposal for a short-term artwork or time-based performance that responds to that specific site. www.

PublicArtist.org, an online application system Friday, April 10 Boone Elementary Spring Carnival - 4pm - 8pm Rides, games, food, and fun! 8101 Croftwood Dr (512) 414-2537 Sat., April 11 & Sun., April 12 Hill Country Art Studio Tour 11am - 6pm There will be 6 Studios with over 30 diverse artists highlighting AAHC’s finest talent.

It is the perfect opportunity to find an extraordinary piece of art, while tasting a little bit of the hill country food, music and wine. Dripping Springs Visitor’s Free event at www.tourthetalent.com or call (512) 296-7751 for specific details.

Sunday, April 12 Train Show In New Braunfels 10am - 4pm Special Large Lego Layout, Our layout which kids run the trains, 6 other layouts, over 300 tables with all train items for sale,8 vendors from out of state. Civic Center on Seguin St. jedmondson@satx.rr.com

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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www.sfcfarmersmarket.org.

Free Introduction to Dance Class - for adults and teens. Every Saturday at 11am at Tapestry Dance Company & Academy, Western Trails Blvd.,tapestry.org.

Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Saturday and Sunday 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org.

Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org.

Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport

an Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. hillcountryoutdoors.com.

Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays, 10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back.

Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets.

For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org .

Guided Hikes - Second Sat. & second Sun. of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. brightleaf.org Boot Camp Workout - At 9am every Saturday, our expert coaches will lead you through a muscle toning, fat burning, FREE 45 minute boot camp class! Bring your ten closest friends and jump start your weekend. Mills Elementary School 1-877-801-8171, extension 710 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each

month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. Info contact: jeanneffia@ gmail.com Sunday, December 7

cock Barn. Both activities are included with regular Zoo admission.

10808 Rawhide Trail, For additional information, call 512-288-1490 or visit www.austinzoo.org.

Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@ New Events amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-495-9224 / www. Saturday, April 4 amoa.org.

Easter Egg Hunt and CelebraAt Austin Children’s Museum: tion - 10:10am Bring a basket to Community Night - Come out and collect the eggs! The Easter bunny play EVERY Wednesday night at will make an appearance for visits 5pm and enjoy exhibits, storytime and photos opportunities. Don’t forand a variety of hands-on activities. get your camera! Children’s crafts!

Themed stories, songs,d activities. Petty zoo with farm animals! Face Tuesday - Saturday: 11am, 1pm & painting, inflatables/bounce house, 3pm. Baby Bloomers- Every Mon.. and much more! FREE Bethany For kids 3 & under & their caregiv- Lutheran Church next door to Bowers. Storytimes 9:30 & 11am; Sing- ie High 3701 W. Slaughter Ln 512a-long 10:30am at Austin Children’s 292-8778 www.blcms.org Museum, 201 Colorado St.. 472Friday - Sunday, April 10 - 12 2499 / ausinkids.org.

Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednesdays at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary - Join us in making Animal Enrichment (toys for animals) every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am in the Picnic Grove and Story Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:15am and 1:15pm in the Pea-

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New Events Thursday, April 2

Sunday, April 12 6th Annual Colorado River Ramble and Family Water Festival - On the River at Fiesta Gardens. The Colorado River Ramble provides a 1K kids sprint race, 1.5 SUP and Family Paddle, 5K and 10K SUP races, as well as a canoe and kayak race, for a nominal fee .Over 30 games and interactive learning activities, three live bands, food trailers, a rock climbing tower, SUP, canoe and kayak demos, and prize giveaways. www.expeditionschool.com or www.coloradoriver.org

Dance!” - Hosted by two live performers, Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties Favorite friends join the audience on the floor – dancing with fans, not just for them. Erwin Center 1701 Red River 512-471-7744 uterwincenter.com Sunday, April 12

Mighty Kite Flight - Noon - 3pm Families are invited to fly their kites during the event and all interested parties may register in the various Kite Contests where there will be prizes for best homemade kite, most creative kite, tiniest kite, largest kite, kite with the longest tail, best home town kite, and prettiest kite. Enjoy music, food, fun, and activities in Central Park with complimentary parking at The Backyard.

Bee Cave Central Park RR620 & Bee Cave Pkwy. FREE

Cedar Valley Band - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com FREE Alvin Crow - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Saturday, April 11

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Arts & Entertainment cont.

New Events Polka in the Park - 4:30 - 6:30 Dance to authentic German polka music on the lawn of the French Legation Museum. Bring blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy while listening to UT Horizon Band, Die Polka Dots. Concessions will be available. Proceeds benefit the French Legation Museum. Cost: Sliding Scale $5-$25 (suggested donation) 802 San Marcos Street frenchlegationmuseum.org

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Friday, April 10 Waller Creek Vipers - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com

Sunday, April 5 Liz Morphis - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 2822586 evangelinecafe.com T Jarrod Bonta Trio - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 512-288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Johnson - 8:30pm Alex Culbreth - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

Easter Brunch Buffet - 10am 2pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com Gospel Brunch with South Austin Gospel Project - Noon 3:30pm Maria’s Taco Xpress 2529 South Lamar Blvd 512-444-0261 tacoxpress.com Monday, April 6

Ru Coleman - 6pm Carl Hutchens - 9pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-2640318 poodies.net $7 Eve and the Exiles - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe. com The Deer - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com Jess Klein CD release - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com $20 Matt & The Herdsmen - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 West 512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com FREE

Durawa w/ Joe King Carrasco7:30pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Tuesday, April 7 Texas KGB Unplugged - 6pm Tommy Elskes - 8:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net

Jimmie Dale Gilmore - 8pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Saturday, April 11 Zach Nytomt - 8:45pm Gary P. Nunn - 10pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net $10

Wednesday, April 8 Paul Glasse and Mitch Watkins - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Thursday, April 9 Johnson - 8:30pm Alex Culbreth - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

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Paul Klemperer & Manteca Bea - 7:30pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Patricia Vonne - 7pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Road512828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Sunday, April 12 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Johnson CD release party - 8pm Eric Tessmer Band - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net $7 Hot Texas Swing Band - 6:30pm Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd. 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com

Parker McCollum - 8pm Pearl Snaps - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

Michele Solberg - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Dale Watson - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Night Train with Courtney McAdams - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter 288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com

Micah Wagner & The Strange Rendezvous - 7pm The Nutty Brown Cafe 12225 Highway 290 W.512.301.4648 nuttybrown.com The Bellfuries - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Tony Harrison - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 or (512) 444-5233 brokenspokeaustintx.com Friday, April 3

Warren Hood - 7pm FREE music friday’s Hill’s Cafe 4700 South Congress Ave. 512-851-9300 hillscafe.com

Danny Britt and Marvin Dykhuis - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane (512) 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Huck & the Jackknives 11:30am Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter #400 512-2889994 satellitebistroandbar.com

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Home & Garden

‘Exclusion’ best way to prepare for FREE soil testing for Central Texas’ spring bug boom gardeners—visit the

by Paul Schattenberg AUSTIN – With the weather warming and spring just around the corner, Central Texas residents can soon expect a pest proliferation and “exclusion” is the best way to prepare for it, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

“We’ve had a relatively bug-free winter and it’s been a nice respite, but with the recent rains and more consistent warm temperatures, we can soon expect to see lots of insect pests that have been overwintering reemerge in force,” said Wizzie Brown, AgriLife Extension entomologist for Travis County.

Brown said now is the time to get ready for a bug boom, and the best way to prepare is by excluding the pests through removing potential sheltering and breeding areas and securing your home from their approach.

She said soon Central Texas residents should be seeing a resurgence of termites and fire ants, as well as other less pernicious pests, such as doodle bugs, people generally prefer not to have in or near their homes.

“One of the best things you can do is prune trees and shrubs away from your home, including any branches that touch or hang over your roof,” she said. “And if you have any ma-

terials stacked next to your home, such as firewood, bricks, stone or landscaping materials, this would be a good time to move them farther away. You’ll also want to make sure to remove any yard debris.”

She said another way to exclude insects is to install or replace weather stripping around loose-fitting doors and windows.

“If you can see daylight around the edges of windows or doors from the inside of your home, then it’s a good bet insects can get inside from there,” Brown explained.

She also suggested blocking any weep holes in outside walls that have a brick or stone façade with copper mesh and to use an expanding sealant to fill in cracks and crevices on the outside of the home, as well as places where pipes or wires enter the home from the exterior.

“Repair or replace any damaged window screens and clean gutters of any debris,” she said. “And use mesh wire to block any access points in

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“For example, if you have a rain barrel for capturing and storing water for later use, put a tight mesh screen over the opening to keep mosquitoes out. And, as with other pests, removing yard debris, especially anything that can catch and hold water, is a good way to prevent problems.”

Brown also suggested that homeowners scout early and on a regular schedule to catch pests when they are small in size and numbers.

“Pests are easier to manage when they are small and have smaller populations,” she said. “Using a small amount of pesticide at the outset may keep you from having to use a larger amount later in the season.

That makes both good economic and environmental sense.”

Contact: Elizabeth “Wizzie” Brown, 512-854-9600, ebrown@ag.tamu. edu

Soil Kitchen during this year’s Fusebox Festival.

As the temperatures in Austin warm, home gardeners begin to think about the many varieties of crops they’ll want to plant this spring. First, however, they’ll need to put some thought into the quality of their garden’s soil. Austin Brownfields Revitalization Office, part of Austin Resource Recovery, is making this process easy by sponsoring free soil testing at the Soil Kitchen. The Kitchen will be open during part of this year’s Fusebox Festival, on April 10-12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 1098 Jain Lane in East Austin. Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service and the City of Austin will be on hand to test soil for the presence of heavy metals and soil nutrients.

“Soil testing is an important start for preparing garden beds before planting. Understanding what is actually in the soil provides gardeners with the information they need to successfully grow healthy crops for their families,” said Christine Whitney, program

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With technical support from the Environmental Protection Agency, gardeners can bring in samples for sophisticated testing in the EPA’s mobile lab at no charge. “Historical uses of land, even for residential use, may have left behind heavy metals.

The Soil Kitchen provides an opportunity to inform gardeners of what’s in their soil and what can be done to improve soil quality and food safety,” Whitney said. The testing is confidential. Gardeners simply list their initials, date of soil collection and the closest intersection on their quart size sample bags. A number is assigned to the sample and the gardener can look up the number online, contact the Brownfields Office by phone or drop back by the Soil Kitchen to obtain the results later. A test will generally take about 30 minutes, but the length of time depends on how many samples have already been dropped off.

Gardeners can also watch demonstrations on how to build raised beds and learn about home composting during the festival. Additionally, staff members from the City’s Office of Sustainability and Parks and Recreation’s Sustainable Urban Agriculture program will be on hand to encourage gardeners and answer any questions they may have about their gardens and plant life.

For more information about the Soil Kitchen and soil sampling, please visit: www.austintexas.gov/ soilkitchen.

Directions for Soil Sampling: Gather together a garden trowel or spade; a spoon; two zip-top, quart size, plastic bags; a waterproof marker; and a clean shallow pan.

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Save Oak Hill group Continued from p. 1

“Save Oak Hill,” a conservation organization that aims to ensure that future generations have the same opportunity as their predecessors—the opportunity to connect to the natural world, and to enjoy an outdoor space that connects the neighborhood and community.

“Save Oak Hill was founded to raise awareness of our community’s rich history and unique natural features in hopes of preserving and enhancing them. We have a beautiful treasure right next to the highway, Williamson Creek, that is a wonderful, untapped asset to the community, as well as numerous groves of heritage trees,” said Alan Watts, Save Oak Hill’s founder and communications manager. “We also have two State of Texas Historical Commission markers that commemorate Oak Hill’s past. The Old Oak Hill School, built in 1923, sits vacant and is unprotected.”

The group began informally coalescing around four months ago.

“I think what really crystalized it was the idea of needing a group that was beyond a single issue, but was really looking at tying in lots of different community ideas and doing so in a way that could advocate for what we want this community to be,” said David Macauley, a member and promoter of Save Oak Hill.

“We’re really looking for the ability to create small action teams where, if somebody is passionate about something, we can connect them with other people that are passionate about that issue—and how can we do it in a way that responds to what’s happening in our communities.”

Macauley also said he hopes Oak Hill residents will view the group as a vehicle to create positive change in the community.

“I would really like to encourage folks to think about not necessarily just things that are happening to our community that they might be against, but rather be thinking in terms of what is it on the positive front that we want?” he said.

“What is it that makes us unique, and what do we want to keep, or what opportunities do we have to create some things that maybe we don’t have that would be valuable for the community? Hopefully, we’ll advocate for a better place to live.”

So far, the group has had one official meeting, with another slated

for April 16.

“Our first meeting was a great success, with new faces from the community expressing support for what we are trying to achieve,” Watts said. “We are a nascent group, so spreading the word is important.

This is a truly grassroots effort, so we’ll be discussing ideas and actions of how we can help preserve and enhance the place we call home.”

Oak Hill residents who went to the first meeting said they have high hopes for the group and are excited about the positive impact it could have in the community.

Andrea Street, a fifteen-year Oak Hill resident, said her main impetus for joining the group is to ensure future generations will still be able to enjoy the majestic beauty of the oak trees and Williamson Creek. She also cited TxDOT’s controversial plan to expand Highway 290 as the catalyst for her passion to conserve the area’s natural heritage.

“Basically I got involved to save the trees and the creek. We feel like that is the bedrock of Oak Hill.

Settlers used that creek and they rested beneath those big oaks on their way into Austin. We feel like we would like to save that for future generations,” Street said. “Also we would like to see maybe some hike and bike trails, some park area in that corridor. We’d like for some of that to be used as a community hike and bike trail, and some picnic tables and things like that. So we’d like to see it used by the community.”

Oak Hill residents can get involved with Save Oak Hill in the following ways: • Sign up for Save Oak Hill’s mailing list for discussion and announcements at SaveOakHill.org • Join the Facebook group at Facebook.com/SaveOakHill • Come to one of the following meetings or events: –The group’s next meeting at the Hampton Branch of the Austin Public Library on Convict Hill Road on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 – 8 pm.

– Williamson Creek Cleanup, co-sponsored by the Oak Hill Girl Scouts and Save Oak Hill, on Saturday, May 2 (more details with be provided at the meeting on April 16).

– TxDOT’s Context Sensitive Solution Workshop at Oak Hill United Methodist Church on Tuesday, April 7, from 6 – 8 pm.

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David Macauley and Alan Watts of Save Oak Hill at the first meeting of the group at Hampton Library.

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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Dawgs win penalty kick thriller!

by Patrick Olson

Gazette: Emmeline Aguirre

Bowie headed into a penalty kick extra session with Stony Point after playing two overtime periods (above and below action).

After completing a pair of ten minute overtime periods tied 2-2, the Bowie boys soccer team defeated Stony Point 6-5 in a penalty kick extra session Thursday night at Kelly Reeves Stadium.

“They were one of the best teams we’ve played all year,” striker Ben Setterquist said of the victory. “It took a lot of concentration from everyone that shot. We played hard the entire overtime and that was important.”

Johan Vazquez scored a goal, assisted by William Rawson, to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Coach Ryan Logan recalled instructing his players at the break: “Stony Point has a good, fast, high intensity team and we needed to keep up and play some better passing lanes and pressure the ball more,” the skipper stated. Enrique Trevino assisted a goal scored by Cash Cavitt in the second stanza, but the swift Tigers knotted the game late to force overtime.

Bowie maintained an attack in the first overtime period, and Setterquist nearly scored for the Bulldogs in the second overtime on a shot from left of the goal at a narrow angle. During the penalty kick session, each team sent out five players that put the ball in the back of the net, including Setterquist, Alex Tejeda, Trevino, Jacob Gonzales and Jarrod Tomasek in order for Bowie. A second set of five began for Bowie with Josh Tran scoring. The sixth Tigers player then launched the ball over the top cross bar to give the Bulldogs a thrilling triumph.

Bowie (13-6-2) faces Klein (12-42) in the next round of the playoffs Thursday in Giddings, beginning at 6 p.m. “Our coach saw them play Friday,” Setterquist said after practice Monday. “We worked on certain formations today and we had a scout team play what they play.”

Bulldog goalie Chandler Thompson will prepare to defend shots from a Bearkat offense led by Josue Vazquez and Hunter Melton.

Student Athlete Spotlight Lexi Grimaldo

by Patrick Olson

As a team captain, senior Lexi Grimaldo brings veteran guidance to the Bowie softball team.

“She knows what is expected from our players,” said coach Cathie Johnson-Landers after practice Monday. “She will do what it takes to get the job done and have a smile doing it.” Grimaldo currently has 11 RBI in district and is hitting .467 for the season.

Born in Austin, Lexi attended Dawson Elementary before progressing to Fulmore Magnet School, where she also played basketball, volleyball, tennis and ran track. Upon arriving at Bowie, she made the varsity as a freshman and began her high

Lexi Grimaldo, Bowie school career as a catcher. Later she moved to second, and now is the starting shortstop opposite Continued on page 17

Patrick Pate

by Patrick Olson

With wins over Akins, Lake Travis and Westlake, Patrick Pate provides consistent starting pitching for the Austin High baseball team. “He’s really been good,” coach Glenn Bacak said. “He’s also been accepted to the Red McCombs School of Business.

That’s big!” Pate is a member of the National Honor Society and has placed out of 21 college hours while taking advantage of dual credit courses offered through Austin High and Austin Community College.

Pate attended Casis Elementary before moving up to O’Henry Middle School where he also played football. At an early age, he played baseball in the Oak Hill Youth Sports Association on allstar teams with Bowie standouts Kyle Gray and Joe Davis. Patrick also plays third base and shines at the plate, having singled home Allik Anchondo with the game winning RBI in a 1-0 victory over Laredo United earlier in the season.

Patrick Pate, Austin High Coach Billy Brown is Pate’s favorite teacher at Austin High.

“I’ve taken Web Tech with him and I’m his teacher aide now,” Continued on page 17

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Crockett girls softball team crushes McCallum 9-2

by Patrick Olson With steady pitcher Sara Sanders on the hill and a relentless offense at the plate, the Crockett softball team crushed McCallum 9-2 Friday night after creating a 5-0 lead through two innings. “We were the visitors and doing so well in the beginning puts you in a good spot,” Sanders said.

“We were in a good mind set for the game.” The Cougars pounded out 14 hits and Sanders had three singles and two RBI. Alyssa Martinez made a fine defensive play for the brown and gold in

the first frame, catching a pop-up on a bunt attempt by McCallum. Josie Mexquitic scored in the first inning when Martinez singled her home.

Sanders initiated the Cougar offense in the top of the second inning by smacking a single into centerfield.

Lexianna Artiaga then entered the game to pinch run for Sanders.

The McCallum hurler then hit Maya Perez with a pitch, before an infield fly rule was enacted when Gabi Acosta popped up to second base. In the meantime, Artiaga and Continued on next page

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A great season for St. Mike’s women The St. Michael’s Catholic Academy women’s basketball team had a championship season, winning TAPPS 4A District 3 and their regional tournament and ending in the TAPPS 4A Final Four. Every starting player earned District and/or State post-season honors, including State All-Tournament and First Team All-State awards for senior forward Shelby Espinosa. Congratulations to Head Coach Darrel Smith and the team!

After winning District, the Cru-

saders enjoyed a bye before taking on the Knights of Regents in the Area Tournament on February 27. As in the past, the cross-town rivals played a spirited game in front of an excited crowd from both schools. St. Michael’s went ahead early and pulled away to win 61-34. With the Area win over Regents, St. Michael’s moved to the Regional playoff on February 28, when they faced the Angels from Incarnate Word Academy of Corpus Christi. It was the Crusaders

out front again, and despite some impressive Incarnate Word plays, St. Michael’s maintained the lead and prevailed 46-38 to win the Regional Championship and earn a place in the TAPPS 4A Final Four.

The Crusaders next headed north to Mansfield to face the Wildcats of Houston Westbury Christian in the State Tournament on March 6.

Despite another 30 point game from scoring star Shelby Espinosa in front of a faithful Crusader Nation crowd, Continued on page 22

Gazette Student Athlete of the Week Continued from p. 14

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her twin sister Cassi who works at second base.

AP-Calculus instructor Mr. Russell is Lexi’s favorite teacher at Bowie.

“He keeps up with our games which is really nice,” the infielder said.

Lexi’s older sister Adrienne played softball at Bowie in 2004 when the Dawgs went undefeated in district.

Lexi’s twin sibling provides a positive influence for her. “She’s always the one that can give me criticism and I won’t take offense,” Lexi noted. Fol-

lowing graduation, Lexi will take her talent to Alabama State and continue playing softball while she pursues a degree in engineering.

Patrick Pate the 5’10” 160 lb. righthander said.

The second of three children born to Stewart and Gaye Pate, Patrick played on the select team Austin Wings over the summer with teammates Quinton Saucedo and Anchondo to improve his throwing. His younger sister Callie plays volleyball for the Maroons.

The development of an additional pitch has significantly assisted the senior hurler this season. “I worked on my slider this off season and during the summer.” Pate noted. “I can throw it whenever I want.” Pate combines with southpaw Nick Clawson and Nick Perez, who earned second team all-district honors in basketball, and is still rounding into form on the diamond, to create a solid starting staff for Bacak. Austin High visits Westlake on Friday, April 10th with the first pitch set to be thrown at 7 p.m.

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St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship

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New Life Assembly of God 7612 Cooper Lane, Austin. 78745 (Between Wm. Cannon and Dittmar) Call: (512) 445-5433 Pastor: Charlie Hilburn Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am; Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am; Prayer and Worship Service 6pm Wednesday Services: 7:00pm Kidtastic! * Missio Dei Youth Ministry * Adult Class newlifeaustin@agchurches.org www.newlifeaustin.org connecting...growing...reaching

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Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Wednesday Prayer 6:45pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastors: Richard Halbgewachs and mark Huffman Services: Sunday Prayer 9:00 am, Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm www.oakhillpbc.org

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Iglesia Bautista Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd., 78749 Cell(512)828-9545/Home(512)719-4366 Pastor Leonel Flores Sr. Servicios Bilingües- Domingo:9:45 am- Escuela Dominical, 11 amAdoración & Mensaje; Miércoles:7:00 pm, Estudio Bíblico & Oración Música Tradicional y Contemporánea ¡Visitarnos!

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We are a monastery, meditation center, community center, education center and home of a beautiful Burmese pagoda. Daily activities. sitagu.org/austin/, (512)301-3968 sitaguvihara@yahoo.com.

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love

St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 5pm, Sun 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm

Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple 400 Barsana Road, Austin, TX 78737 512-288-7180 Visiting Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm www.radhamadhavdham.org

CATHOLIC

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.whfamily.org westernhillsoffice@gmail.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry!

“We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”

COWBOY CHURCH

Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 8305 Sharl Cove (slightly south of intersection of Loop 45 and Camp Ben McCulloch Road) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!

EPISCOPALIAN

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace Rector: The Rev. Margaret Waters Services: 9 a.m. Come & See! (Blended worship w/ sermon & Holy Eucharist) 10:00 a.m. Coffee Hour 10:15 a.m.

Christian Formation for All Ages 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II 12:45 p.m. Coffee Hour Children’s Chapel at both services, and professional nursery from 8:45

HINDU TEMPLE

ISLAM

Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 1701 W Ben White Blvd. Bldg. #3 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org

LUTHERAN

Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:30-3:30pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 292-8778 email: info@blcms.org Pastor: Rev. William B. Knippa Assoc. Pastor: Rev. Martin Danner Sun. Worship Services: 8am (Trad.)

9:30 & 11:00 am (Blended Traditional & Contemporary Music) 6:00 p.m. (Contemporary Praise) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Nursery During Services Bethany Preschool, Mon-Thurs. www.blcms.org Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here.

Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastors: Paul Meyer and Ben Braun Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary.

Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours.

Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 280-8282 Rev. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net

METHODIST

Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors!

Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors!

1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary.

9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children.

11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary.

11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion

NON - DENOMINATIONAL

Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org

Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations.

LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope.

We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other.

Unity Church of Austin 5501Hwy 290 West, 78735 (512) 892-3000 unity@unitychurchaustin.org Minister: Rev. Anna Shouse Service 11:00 pm “Our God is love,our race is human and our religion is oneness.” www.unitychurchaustin.org

ORTHODOX St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10:00 a.m. Divine LiturgyWednesdays- 7:00 p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as announced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome.

The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!

PRESBYTERIAN

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor James Capps Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Shepherd of the Hills Brodie Campus at the corner of Brodie Ln. & Hewitt Ln. 12420 Hewitt Lane 78748 Ted Thulin, Campus Pastor Worship and Sunday School: 11a.m.

Web site: www.shpc.org

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Civic Agenda Continued from p. 2 networks, distribute voter registration applications and confirm that applications are completed correctly, issue an official receipt as proof of registration, and deliver applications to the Voter Registrar within five days of completion.

For more information, please visit www.traviscountytax.org or call (512) 854-9473.

City seeks public input on Chief Animal Services Officer Meet-and-greet is April 7 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road The City of Austin will host a community meeting April 7 for the public to meet candidates for the new Chief Animal Services Officer and provide input about who is selected for the position.

This position will oversee the operations of the largest open intake municipal animal shelter in Central Texas which provides shelter to more than 18,000 animals annually and services to Austin/Travis County.

The Chief Animal Services Officer will lead a staff of 98 with an annual budget of $10.6 million.

Participants will have the opportunity to hear from and interact with the individuals selected as candidates and will be asked to offer feedback regarding the candidates’ strengths and weaknesses.

Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Wednesday, April 8, at 7:00 pm ACC Pinnacle Building, 10th floor OHAN is an association of neighborhood associations. It is a voluntary group of people, from Oak Hill and surrounding areas, who meet monthly to review proposed changes to our community and offer input.

The public is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and ask questions.

For more information go to ohan.org.

Registration now open for City Open Government Symposium April 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. The City of Austin will host its second Open Government Symposium featuring legal experts discussing open government issues including legislation, litigation, trends and the role of an ethics and compliance program in supporting government transparency.

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by Austin Mayor Steve Adler. The

agenda includes five panel discussions.

The event is free and open to the public and attending attorneys can receive Continuing Legal Education credit at no cost. To register for the symposium visit austintexas.gov/ opengov2015.

30th Clean Sweep Austin Saturday, April 11th Sign up to lead a project location for Clean Sweep and clean your neighborhood, school, or local creek.

It’s so easy – register your project at www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/ CleanSweep and they will provide cleanup supplies, trash collection, and help recruit and register all the extra volunteers you need. Are you not ready to lead a site but are interested in volunteering? General volunteer registration opens March 6th. For questions regarding volunteering or registering a cleanup site, please contact Rebecca, at 512-3910617x705.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To become a 2015 Clean Sweep Sponsor, donate door prizes, or provide cleanup supplies, contact Monica via email or at 512-391-0617 x703.

Circle C Area Democrats April meeting Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Santa Rita Cantina, Slaughter at Escarpment.

Crystal Kay Perkins, new executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, will be the featured speaker. A native of San Antonio, TX, and veteran of numerous statewide and local campaigns, Crystal worked in numerous states for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and on campaigns in Texas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Michigan. She graduated from Texas State University.

Save Oak Hill public meeting: “Actions and Solutions” Thursday, April 16, 7 - 8:30 PM Hampton Branch Library, 5125 Convict Hill Road Save Oak Hill, a new community group will hold their second public meeting this Thursday. Everyone is invited to join in a discussion on how we can preserve and protect the place we call home. Visit us at http:// saveoakhill.org

Volunteer with the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office- Victim Services Unit Volunteers with the Victim Services Unit of the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office assist Victim Services staff on the front lines of crisis intervention!

They provide immediate response to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive training program AND must be accompanied on a series of call outs before they can begin taking calls on their own. The monthly requirement is 4 four-hour shifts per month (16 hours). During these shifts, volunteers are “on-call” and must be prepared to respond to a request for assistance immediately.

Volunteers must be of excellent moral standing and have the sensitivity and self-awareness required to provide effective assistance to those in crisis.

Volunteers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle and have a working cell phone. They must also be able to attend the required three week training (Mondays 6pm-9pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm for three consecutive weeks).

For more information, please contact the TCSO Victim Services Volunteer Coordinator at kelly. sheridan@ co.travis.tx.us or 512- 854-4334.

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A great season for St. Mike’s women Continued from p. 17 the Wildcats prevailed 63-41, ending the exciting St. Michael’s season.

The St. Michael’s Crusaders earned an impressive collection of post-season awards. Senior forward Shelby Espinosa earned State All-Tournament, First Team All-State, First Team All-District (voted top player), and Academic All-State. She ended the season with 678 points, averaging 22.6 points per game and finishing her career at St. Michael’s with 2230 points. She averaged 29 points per game in during the playoffs. The Crusaders enjoyed outstanding season performances from the rest of the team as well. Senior forward Rebecca Wells earned Academic All-State and Second Team All-District. Senior guard Olivia Bregger earned Honorable Mention All-District. Junior Mary Grace Copa post earned Honorable Mention All-State and First Team All-District. Junior guard Ally Weichert earned First Team All-District. Sophomore guard Caitlin Rodgers earned Second Team All-District.

Freshman forward Anna Batchik earned Second Team All-District.

Freshman guard Gabi Pulisfer

earned Honorable Mention All-District.

In addition to District and State honors, the team received awards from the coaches at their end of season banquet. Espinosa received MVP for the third year in a row, and Wells and Bregger were awarded Coaches Choice plaques. The Crusaders were coached by Darrel Smith, with assistance from Alvis Dunlap, Patrick Maxwell, and Rachel Golf. - submitted

Shelby Espinosa received MVP for the third year straight.

City of Austin news Continued from p. 8 C ity bui lding insp e c tors The student-focused event is free and open to all area students as well issued cell phones to improve as others in the community.

The AYC in 2014 decided to host this event to take action on high communication with customers school students’ concerns about not having enough information and opportunities to find out about future careers in the community.

More than 100 businesses and organizations will discuss career and job options, internship possibilities and volunteer opportunities to more than 1,000 area high school students.

In addition to several City departments, participating private employers will include Coolhead Tech, The Thinkery, Time Warner Cable, A+Federal Credit Union, KLRU, Luminex Corporation a biotechnology company, and Samsung.

Activities will also include panel discussions by professionals in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

The Career Fest is sponsored in part by Workforce Solutions Capital Area.

The Austin Youth Council is a City of Austin program for area high school students to engage and learn more about local government.

The program, in its third year, is an initiative of the Mayor’s Office.

For more information visit www. austintexas.gov/kids.

Customers may directly contact their designated building inspector Connecting with a City of Austin building inspector has just gotten easier. Building inspectors are now equipped with city issued cell phones to increase and improve the level of communication between the customer and inspector.

Previously, communication was limited to pagers and office phones.

Pagers precluded two-way communication and office phones required the inspector to travel back to the office at the end of each day to retrieve messages and return phone calls.

With cell phones, customers can call or text their designated inspector during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If the inspector is driving or performing an inspection

and cannot answer a call, customers can send a text message that includes their name, phone number, permit number, and address in advance of a return phone call.

Building inspectors are responsible for inspecting new construction and remodels for all residential and commercial construction.

The cell phones are part of an ongoing effort by the Planning and Development Review Department to improve communication and customer service. Inspectors will carry their cell phones during business hours only and are subject to the City’s Cell Phone Policy.

Inspection supervisors and administrative staff will continue to have a designated office phone and can be reached at 512-978-4000 to provide assistance or answer questions.

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City of Austin news

Career Expo to include more than 100 employers Free April 14 event features jobs, career enhancement opportunities The City of Austin, along with other local agencies and employers, will host a free Career Expo with more than 100 employers listing thousands of jobs and career opportunities.

The event, from noon to 5 p.m. at Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, will feature employers from throughout the community and job sectors including information technology, engineering, manufacturing, retail, banking, health care, sales, administrative and labor.

“Austin for the past several years has been very fortunate to have very low unemployment rates as compared

to other parts of the country,” said Joya Hayes, Assistant Director of Human Resources for the City of Austin. “We see the Career Expo as a golden opportunity for all job seekers, including those considering a career change or perhaps a career enhancement.”

Participants are encouraged to bring resumes for face-to-face meetings with employers.

Representatives will be from public agencies such as the City of Austin, Travis County, the University of Texas and the State of Texas, as well as private employers and temporary staffing agencies including AT&T,

Time Warner Cable, Grande Communications, Visa, US Foods, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, The Home Depot, Lowes and Manpower.

A list of employers can be found at www.austintexas.gov/careerexpo.

Free parking for the public will be available in the Palmer Events Center garage. Spanish language interpreters, sign language interpreters and sighted guides will be available.

Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event.

Last year more than 3,000 job seekers attended the Career Expo.

Keep Austin Beautiful 30th Clean Sweep set to beautify Austin on Saturday, April 11th From Keep Austin Beautiful: Happy Earth Month! How will you celebrate? At Keep Austin Beautiful, we are hosting the biggest and best cleanup of the year – 30th Clean Sweep! On April 11th, 4,150 volunteers will spend time with their neighbors, families, and friends removing trash from over 160 lo-

cations. If this year is anything like the last 29, we expect more than 30 tons of trash to be collected!

After all of our hard work keeping our city beautiful, we will gather for a party at Fiesta Gardens to celebrate. We’ll have free lunch, live music by The Love Leighs, children’s activities, environmental exhibits, a unique object contest, door prizes, and more! Hands down, there is no other event in Austin that is as fun and rewarding for citizens while also making such a noticeable impact in the community.

Volunteer to Clean Sweep Austin Help give Austin a major spring cleaning, and have a lot of fun, too!

Volunteer spots are still available around town - register at one of our many locations to make this year’s event one for the record books.

Volunteer at the Clean Sweep Party Volunteer jobs come in all forms of fun, from cleaning up to helping at the Volunteer Appreciation Party.

Be our recycling ranger, serve food, check in returned supplies, give out

shirts, help participants register unusual objects, or assist the event coordinator! There are lots of party volunteer positions that need to be filled!

Spread the Word Calling all Facebook and Twitter users! Share our Clean Sweep Facebook event or one of our Clean Sweep posts with friends and family, so they can join you for the fun on April 11th.

Donate We have received an amazing amount of community support for this event, and we need your help in the homestretch. Donate and assist us in providing bags, gloves, safety vests, grabbers, poison ivy block, and much more to beautify Austin.

Fundraise Help us make 30th Clean Sweep one for the record books in volunteer efforts and fundraising by creating your very own fundraising page to help us reach our goal of raising Continued on next page

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Home & Garden

Soil testing Continued from p. 12

ing information: your initials, the date you took your sample and the approximate location of your garden plot. PLEASE do not give your exact address. Instead, please list your street and the closest cross

street. This is for the protection of your privacy.

Go to your garden area and sample the soil in five to 10 different spots around the garden bed(s). Sample to a depth of six inches, using your trowel to make a cone shape into the soil and then extract the samples.

Place each of the collected samples into the shallow pan.

When you have completed the sampling work, take your spoon and mix all the soil together in the shallow pan to obtain a more representative sample.

If the soil is very wet, leave the soil to dry out in the pan overnight. Make sure to remove any rocks, grass or dead plant material that could get in the way.

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Grow your best tomato yet

By Melinda Myers Nothing beats the flavor of freshfrom-the-garden tomatoes. Make this your biggest and tastiest tomato harvest yet with proper planting and care.

Reduce pest problems and increase the harvest by growing your tomatoes in a sunny location with well-drained soil or in a quality potting mix for container gardens.

Improve your garden soil by adding several inches of organic matter to the top eight to twelve inches of soil prior to planting. Compost, aged manure, and other organic materials help improve drainage in heavy clay soil and increase the water holding ability of sandy soil.

Add a slow release organic nitrogen fertilizer according to label directions at planting. Slow release fertilizers provide a constant diet that is better for your plants and less work for you. Save yourself more time by mixing the fertilizer into the soil when incorporating the organic matter. Then give your plants a midseason boost as needed.

Once the soil is prepared, wait for the air and soil to warm to plant your tomatoes. Planting too early when the soil is still cool and the nights are chilly can stress the plant and delay your harvest.

Plant your tomatoes slightly deeper or in a trench for better rooting.

Trench tomatoes by digging a shallow trench about 3 to 4 inches deep. Remove the lower leaves and lay the plant on its side in the hole.

Roots will eventually form along the stem. Carefully bend the stem, so the upper leaves will be above the soil.

Fill the trench with soil and water.

Stake or tower your tomatoes to reduce insect and disease problems and make harvesting easier. The type of tomato and your schedule will help determine the training system that works best for you.

Determinate tomatoes (look for the D on the tag) grow a certain height and stop. They work well in towers, containers or even hanging baskets. Indeterminate tomatoes, labeled with an I, keep growing taller, producing more flowers and fruit until the end of the growing season. These do best when grown on tall sturdy stakes or extra tall strong towers.

Towering tomatoes is easy. Simply place the tower over the tomatoes at planting. Tomatoes grown in towers produce a larger, but later harvest than staked tomato plants.

Allow a bit more time if you decide to stake your plants. Place the stake in the ground at planting. Be careful not to injure the roots. As the plants begin to grow prune off all side branches, suckers, that develop between the main stem and leaves.

Loosely tie the remaining one or two stems to the stake. Cloth strips, twine or other soft ties work well.

Keep tying up the plants as they continue to grow. Staked tomatoes produce the earliest and smallest harvest.

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Austin is hiring lifeguards for summer swim season The City of Austin, Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic’s Division employs over 750 lifeguards each year and operates 50 aquatic facilities throughout Austin. The Aquatic Division invites people to discover how they can become a lifeguard.

The Aquatic Administration and Training Facility will be hosting hiring days through the end of May to make it easier for people interested in lifeguarding to apply, interview and gain employment. These hiring days will provide those who are interested in working as a lifeguard, cashier or swim instructor, the opportunity to complete an application, interview and register for any required training.

The applicants are free to come and go during these events as they please, and food and drinks will be provided.

Once a candidate is interviewed, a conditional job offer may be made,

but is contingent on the successful outcome of a Criminal Background Check, completion of the required training courses for the position, and passing scores for all training that requires testing. Wages are dependent on position and age, and start at $8.00-$10.25 an hour.

Hiring days for the 2015 season are Fri., April 3 from noon – 6pm; Thurs., April 16 from 4pm to 8pm; Thurs.May 7 from 4pm to 8pm; and, Wed., May 20 from 4pm to 8pm. All hiring days will be held at the Aquatic Administration and Training Facility at 2818 San Gabriel, 78705.

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Let me start over. Gourdough’s. It’s a pub. With donuts. And beer. The old food trailer? It still exists. In the lobby of the pub, still serving food.

Hmmm, beer and donuts. It’s like some Homer Simpson dream come to life, and yes, that’s an analogy I can live with.

Of course I went in. And I picked a good Saturday night, too, because the owner, Ryan Palmer, sat at the corner of the bar and told me the history of the joint.

Gourdough’s (named for the conflation of gourmet and donut dough, Palmer says) has been in the Fifth St. location only a few weeks, but it looks great, serving up beer, food, sports TV and hip-hop in the background.

Bartender Christopher Brady served me up a local beer, and brought me a menu, the SXSW menu appropriately enough. I got inspired and ordered a couple of donuts before I had to rendezvous with my designated driver (I ain’t no fool). Unfortunately, I had to cancel the order, because the lead time was 30 minutes.

Yeah, that’s a long time, but it’s to be expected during SXSW on a Saturday night. Fortunately, Palmer gave me an open invitation to come down and sample some of the wares at a later time. I’m sure I’ll take him up on that offer and report back.

Here’s what I would have ordered had there been time: The Dirty Harry— I don’t understand the name, but it said coconut crème-filled holes, chocolate icing and fresh coconut. You had me at the first coconut.

Funky Monkey— Grilled bananas and cream cheese icing with brown sugar. This name I understand.

Along with dessert donuts, there are some odd (to me anyway) donut entrees. Brady told me the Mother Clucker was not to be missed, comprised of hand-battered fried chicken breast and honey butter over a piping hot donut.

The menu also includes burgers, sandwiches, and even a couple of breakfast items. You can see more of the current menu yourself at gourdoughs.com or find them on social media: @gourdough on Twitter, and gourdoughs or gordoughspub on Facebook.

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