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HONOR AMERICA’S HEROES LAKEWAY ACTIVITY CENTER
The city of Lakeway will hold its Veterans Day Ceremony at the Lakeway Activity Center. The event will honor military members who served in the United States armed forces. 11 a.m-noon. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek. 512-314-7500. www.lakeway-tx.gov/1426/Veterans-Day-Ceremony
03 THROUGH 05 WITNESS SOME NUNSENSE The Lakeway Players will host three showings of “Nunsense,” a musical comedy by Dan Goggin about the misadventures of §ve nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. Guests are invited to bring their own food and drink. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and each ticket sold comes with assigned table seating with up to 10 seats per table. 7:30 p.m. $25. 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov/activity-catalog 05 THROUGH 06 READ YOUR WAY THROUGH A FESTIVAL The 27th annual Texas Book Festival will be live this year, after two years of virtual and hybrid events. The Festival Weekend includes acclaimed authors at readings, panel discussions, book signings, exhibitor booths, food vendors, Central Market cooking and other various family activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat.), 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Sun.). Free. Various locations. www.texasbookfestival.org 05 CELEBRATE WITH A SMILE The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation is celebrating its 36th year with its Wish Upon a Smile Gala. The event will feature a musical performance by blues and soul band Tomar and the FCs, alongside live and silent auctions, a cocktail reception, photo booth and more. 5:30 p.m. $300 per ticket. The Oasis, 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin. 512-451-9300. www.one.bidpal.net/ wish2022 05 HAVE FUN AT A FESTIVAL Wade’s Army will host a fall- themed family festival. The festival will have live music and food trucks available for all guests. Children’s tickets will include access to pony rides, archery, arts and crafts, a pottery station, face painting, a cookie-decorating station and various other activities. Tickets will also include a pizza and drink combo. 4-8 p.m. Free (adults), $42 (children). Bee Cave Riding Center, 15740 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin. www.wadesarmy.org/events 08 START CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Ladies of Charity Lake Travis Thrift Shop will be transformed into a
(Mon.-Fri.) and noon (Sat.-Sun.). $35 (daily admission), $100 (weeklong passes), $25 (parking). Luck Ranch, 1100 Bee Creek Road, Spicewood. www.lucktoberfest.com 29 EXPERIENCE A NIGHTMARISH SYMPHONY The Lake Travis High School Chamber Orchestra will perform “ Nosferatu ,” a symphony of horror based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. The 1922 silent §lm, which began as a silent German Expressionist horror §lm, turns 100 this year. Guests are encouraged to dress up as vampires for a costume contest. 7-9 p.m. $5 (per person). Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov/calendar 29 ROCK OUT REDNECK STYLE Hosted by Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery, Dean Seltzer of the Redneck Mothers will bring his “high-energy redneck rock & roll” concert to the distillery. The concert will feature his new album, “Lady Luck.” There will be food, specialty cocktails and mocktails, yard games and more during the event. 2-5 p.m. Free. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com 31 ATTEND A PUMPKIN PARADE Lake Travis Community Library will host a spooky library parade. Children are encouraged to wear a costume and parade around the library to visit di¨erent spooky stations. The library will provide sweets, snacks, treats and prizes. 10-11 a.m. Free. Lake Travis Community Library, 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org NOVEMBER 02 SPEED DATE WITH LOCAL AUTHORS Bee Cave Public Library will host a meet and greet for book enthusiasts and local authors. There will be writers of science §ction, self-help, thrillers, young adult and other genres. Guests can hear the authors share their works while purchasing a treat or early Christmas present from the library. 1-2 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas. gov/city-government/library
Public Safety Day allows the community to connect with several local safety ocials.
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FEATURED EVENT LEARN ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY OCT. 29 The Lake Travis annual Public Safety Day provides an opportunity for the community to interact with rst responders while learning about tools and resources to keep their family safe. Dierent Central Texas agencies will bring helicopters, police cars, motorcycles, ambulances, re trucks, rescue boats, ATVs, K9s, horses, wildland re mitigation equipment, incident command centers, SWAT apparatus, casualty tents and buses for the public to enjoy while learning winter wonderland theme for a one- day special event to kick o¨ the holiday season. The store will have Christmas trees, wreaths, ornaments, Christmas dishes, lights and other miscellaneous items for sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Lake Travis Thrift Shop, 440 Medical Parkway, Lakeway. 512-263-0314. www.laketravisthrift.com 13 EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC BALLET Presented by the Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble, a performance of “The Nutcracker” will be held at the Lakeway Activity Center. Guests will enjoy a famous ballet performance §rst composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1892. 4-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek. 512-577-0909. www.lakewayartsdistrict.com 14 PUT YOUR DANCING SHOES ON Presented by the Lakeway Arts Committee, the 17-piece Republic of
about safety. Kid-friendly activities and live music will also be available for eventgoers. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Lake Travis Elementary School parking lot 15303 Kollmeyer Drive, Lakeway 512-314-7500 www.lakeway-tx.gov/529/ Public-Safety-Day
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Texas Big Band will perform a concert featuring David Cummings and Lisa Clark on vocals. Guests are encouraged to bring their dancing shoes, beverages and snacks to swing and dance to a big band orchestra. 7-9 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512- 261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov/1880/ Big-Band-Bash 19 CAST A SPELL All young wizards and witches are invited to the BeeTweens Wizard Workshop at the Bee Cave Public Library. Available for children from fourth to sixth grade, all attendees will get a chance to discover “all things mystical and magical,” peer into a crystal ball, learn to read minds, and create spells and potions. 2-3 p.m. Free. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov/ city-government/library
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 • OCTOBER 2022
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