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AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PROGRAM
A program on the Affordable Care Act is 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Llano Branch Library, 102 E. Haynie St. in Llano. Presenters are Javier Reyes, president of Insurance Brokers, and Deana Kramer, an agent with Moursund Insurance. They will answer questions and help attendees navigate the Insurance Marketplace website. No sales pitches. Go to HeathCare.gov for more information about the act.
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BIRDING AT BALCONES PROGRAM
Scott Rowin, a biologist at Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, will present “Birding at Balcones” when the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society meets Oct. 3 at the Marble Falls Public Library, 101 S. Main St. in Marble Falls. The public is invited. Social time is 9:30 a.m., and the meeting and program are 10 a.m. A bird walk across the street from the library starts at 8:30 a.m. Go to www.yantislakesidegardens.com/hlbws for more information.
HAM AND BEAN LUNCH
The Texas Extension Education Clubs in Llano County are holding a ham and bean lunch and country store 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 2 in Schorlemmer Hall at St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Ford St. in Llano. The cost is $8. Dinners include baked ham by Inman’s Kitchen, a variety of beans, cole slaw, cornbread and a selection of desserts. Dine in or carry out. Tickets are available at the door or from extension education members. A country store will feature handcrafted items, baked products and plants. Money raised goes toward scholarships for 4-H club members. For more about extension education clubs, call Jennifer Reeves at (325) 247-4849.
HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLE COLLECTION
Llano County is holding a household recyclables collection 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 28 at the eastern Llano County Annex, 8347 RR 1431 in Buchanan Dam. Go to www.co.llano.tx.us to see a list of what will and will not be accepted.
NATIVE PLANT FESTIVAL
The Native Plant Festival is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery, located on Park Road 4. The festival features guest speaker Cathy Downs of the Bring Back the Monarchs to Texas program, booths for area nature organizations, a native plant sale, tree adoptions and more. A native plant garden tour is noon-4 p.m. The cost is $5 for adults and free for children. Wristbands and maps of the gardens are available at the hatchery. All gardens are within 11 miles of the hatchery. Profits from the event will go toward establishing monarch way stations (gardens) in the Highland Lakes area.
PET PALS SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
Pet PALS is hosting a low-cost spay/neuter clinic Sept. 28 at its facility, 2003 RR 1431 West in Marble Falls. Residents in Marble Falls and Kingsland can qualify for funding for their pets’ surgeries. Other financial assistance is available. Appointments are required. Call (830) 598-7729.
MEETINGS
COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS ON RETIREMENT
Coffee & Conversations on Retirement is 3-4 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Main Street Coffee, 108 Main St. in Marble Falls. The free discussion group is hosted by retirement life coach Polly Johnson with financial advisor Nicole Hoekstra and an occasional guest speaker. Topics arise from the group’s interests and cover the transition and strategies of retirement. Contact Johnson at polly@sisuadvisory.com or (805) 279-9855.
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF WOMEN
The Fellowship Church of Women meets 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at First United Methodist Church, 301 E. Graves St. in Burnet. This will be the last meeting of the year. All women are invited.
HIGHLAND LAKES MEN’S CHORUS
The Highland Lakes Men’s Chorus rehearses 4 p.m. Mondays at the Church at Horseshoe Bay, 600 Hi Ridge Road in Horseshoe Bay. The group sings patriotic and holiday songs at community events. To join, contact Fred Butler at thebutlers@nctv.com or (325) 388-4345. Experience and the ability to read music are not necessary.
HIGHLAND LAKES SOCIAL CLUB
Designer Debbie Cherry of One Swanky Shop in Marble Falls will talk about decorating for the holidays when the Highland Lakes Social Club meets 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7 at the Kingsland Convention and Community Center, 3451 Rose Hill Drive in Kingsland. A buffet will be offered. The cost is $12. For reservations or cancellations, call Marian Drummond by noon Oct. 3 at (830) 693-4268.
HIGHLAND LAKES TEA PARTY
The Highland Lakes Tea Party meets Sept. 26 at River City Grille, 700 First St. in Marble Falls. Dinner and social time are 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. No reservations are required. The guest speaker is radio host and political reformer Phil Pepin. Search for Highland Lakes Tea Party on Facebook for more information.
CLASSES
LITERACY HIGHLAND LAKES
The nonprofit Literacy Highland Lakes offers free classes to the public. GED classes are 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Highland Lakes Methodist Church, located at Texas 29 and RR 1431 in Kingsland, and 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 909 Ave. D in Marble Falls. GED and English as a second language classes are 4-5:15 p.m. Mondays at Highland Lakes Elementary School, 8200 RR 1431 in Granite Shoals. Call (512) 756-7337.
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CASA FOR THE HIGHLAND LAKES
CASA for the Highland Lakes Area is seeking volunteer court-appointed special advocates. Volunteers help guide children in foster care through the court system. Training begins Oct. 2 at the CASA office, 1719 Ridgeview in Kingsland, for those 21 or older. Go to www.highlandlakescasa.com, email galyn@highlandlakescasa. com or call (325) 388-3440.