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11 THROUGH 12 CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER The Westbank Community Library will be celebrating the end of the season with a 2023 Summer Closing Weekend. On Aug. 11, attendees can stay cool in the library’s backyard with a free Italian ice treat from Austin’s Gelü Italian Ice. On Aug. 12, participants can learn about reptiles with a show put on by Austin Reptile Shows. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Aug. 11), 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (Aug. 12). Free. 1309 Westbank Drive, Austin. 512-327-3045. www.westbanklibrary.com 18 DRINK AND GET CREATIVE Drink & Draw returns to Contracommon at the Hill Country Galleria for its monthly art event. Bring a project or just pen and paper for doodling for a casual hang with Contracommon artists. Everyone is welcome, and there are no expectations or prerequisites. Refreshments will be provided by Sprouts. 6 p.m. Free. Hill Country Galleria, 12912 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. F-140, Bee Cave. www.contracommon.org 19 PLAY IN A SPIKEBALL TOURNAMENT A competition for a new sport called Spikeball that has quickly gained in popularity will be held at the Bee Creek
Sports Complex. It will be hosted by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department and will include the competition, prizes, food and more. Anyone can join the fun, including experienced players and those who want to play for the rst time. 8:30 a.m. Free. 4440 Bee Creek Road, Spicewood. 512-854-7275. www.lakeway-tx.gov 26 SIP AND SHOP Enjoy an End of Summer Sip and Shop Market at Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery where attendees can shop from dozens of unique local craft vendors. There will also be food and drinks available for purchase from Phoenix Grille during the outdoor market in the beautiful Hill Country. Noon-6 p.m. Free (admission). 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com 26 WATCH ‘BOLT’ POOLSIDE See the 2008 family adventure movie “Bolt” from the pool at Hotel Viata as part of its Dive-In Summer Movie Series. Bring the kids and some oaties to cool o in the pool while enjoying a family-friendly movie. 7 p.m. Free (RSVP recommended). Hotel Viata, 320 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., West Lake Hills. 844-306-6400. www.hotelviata.com
chance to build their own board with premium cheeses, meats and other ingredients that they can take home at the end of the class. The class will not be nut free and will not accommodate nut allergies. 2:30 p.m. (children), 5 p.m. (adults). $60 (children), $85 (adults). Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov 07 SHOP AT A FLEA MARKET That Joint in Spicewood will host a ea market, featuring local craft vendors selling vintage goods, art and more. Games, live music, horseshoes and food will also be part of the day’s activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 7931 CR 404, Spicewood. 512-227-3430. www.thatjointinspicewood.com 09 DO A HEALTH CHECK IN The Hospital at Westlake will be conducting free blood sugar and blood pressure screenings between services at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The event is open to the public, and no appointment is necessary. Screenings will take place in the gym, located at the rear of the campus. Contact Rebecca Guengerich at rebecca@shephills.org for more information. 9-11 a.m. Free. 3525 Bee Caves Road, West Lake Hills. 512-327-3370. www.shephills.org
AUG. 27 EAT SOME BARBECUE STAR HILL RANCH MANUP is hosting a free barbecue event for men in the Austin area at Star Hill Ranch. Enjoy live music by the Shay Domann Band and a show from the Lake Travis Car Club. Register online and enter into a ra e for a chance to win a Yeti cooler, a Solo Stove or a Turtlebox speaker. 5-8 p.m. Free. 15000 Hamilton Pool Road, Bee Cave. www.manup.org
Find more or submit Lake Travis-Westlake events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.
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LAKE TRAVIS WESTLAKE EDITION • JULY 2023
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