Blanco Performing Arts presents Jonathan Tsay and Evan Mitchell in a piano duet concert on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of the Hills in Johnson City, Texas.
Tsay has played on the BPA chamber music series several times to audience acclaim. As a soloist, collaborative pianist, chamber musician, producer, educator, and arts administrator, he maintains a diverse artistic career.
Critic John Bell Young says, “Jonathan Tsay is the genuine article, whose name and pla ...
The Johnson City Womans Civic Club members zoomed into the year on-line on October 26. Membership voted to begin community service with a food donation project benefitting the Women’s Crisis Center for Thanksgiving. The program for the evening was “The History of Womans Club” and was presented by JCWCC President, Diana Burke.
CANCELLED:
Smorgasboard Fundraiser
Every year since 1958, the Smorgasboard Fundraiser raises thousands of dollars for local community entities such as Volunteer fire departments, EMS, libraries, youth organizations, and other charities. COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of this year’s event. Current county guidelines regarding group size and social distancing made the event impossible to have in the schoolhouse.
Next Wednesday, Veteran’s Day will bring together residents both young and old to remember and honor American heroes from all branches of the military.
Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.
Don’t forget the Blanco Countywide Household Waste Collection event takes place this Saturday, Oct. 31. Blanco citizens should bring their waste to the Blanco County/Waste Connections Transfer Station at 377 Transfer Road in Johnson City from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by Blanco County, Blanco Pedernales Underground Water Conservation District, and Keep Blanco Beautiful.
Trees and Clouds Art Class
On Thursday, October 22 at 1 p.m., the library will host an art class focused on trees and clouds. Call the library for more information at (830) 868-7684.
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat on the Square is still planned for now on Saturday, October 31, 2020.
The City of Johnson City reminds local families who plan to participate in Trick or Treating to stay in small groups with only those who live in their households.
Free Ride to the Polls
The Capital Area ...
On November 16, The Rotary Club of Blanco County invites the public to meet former Astronaut Tom Henricks. Henricks will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m.
Contact Bob Backle at bbwow22@gmail.com for Zoom videoconferencing instructions.
About Henricks
Former astronaut Tom Henricks flew four Space Shuttle missions in less than five years to become the first person to log over 1,000 hours as a space shuttle pilot/commander.
Accepted into NASA’s astronaut program in 1985, he became ...
City of Johnson City Council held a Special Meeting on October 8, 2020. Mayor Rhonda Stell called the Special meeting to order at 2:02 p.m., and a quorum was established. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and there was no Invocation or Public Comments.
The City Council convened into Executive Session at 2:03 pm in accordance with Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, and 551.071 consultation with attorney for deliberation regarding the review of candidate applications for ...
Results of the 2019-2020 Blanco County 4-H awards were released recently with winners from all
over the county.
Each year, 4-H members who complete a project form showing their learning experiences earn a pin for every project completed and a display ribbon.
Winners from the Early Bird 4-H Club included: Blaze Welch-Poultry, Swine and Shooting Sports; Dusti Welch-Poultry, Swine and Shooting Sports; and Rylee Welch-Poultry, Swine and Shooting Sports.
Winners from the Hill Country Spurs ...
At Community Church of the Hills Sunday morning, the Elders commissioned Kasey Smith as the new Pastor of Women. “We are very proud to have Kasey on staff since she has a real heart for prayer, discipleship and the Kingdom of God,” said a statement from the Church of the Hills.
