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FEATHERED FRIENDS Birding in the Hill Country

Your Home in the Hill Country 43 51

GREEN THUMB Hop into Spring with your garden HOME SHOWCASE Hunt home with three buildings

Departments 8

GREAT OUTDOORS Starry nights

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HERITAGE Easter Fires

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HILL COUNTRY MADE Area farmers markets

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WHEELS Ingram’s American Cycle Service

THE ARTS Museum of Western Art in Kerrville

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GOOD TASTE Campfire cooking

UNCORKED Mendelbaum Cellars in Fredericksburg

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HILL COUNTRY SCENE Hill Country Camera Club

OUT & ABOUT Rotary Club of Kerrville’s Super Ball 4

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EVENTS March calendar

Three Rufous Hummingbirds enjoying a sunflower in the Hill Coutnry.

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GET TO KNOW Joe Herring

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Photo by Bill and Sharon Draker

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Top left photo by Tom Torget; bottom left photo by Tom Holden; top right photo by William Houghton

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The Kerrville Daily Times 429 Jefferson St., Kerrville, Texas 78028 www.dailytimes.com | Phone: 830-896-7000 | Fax: 830-896-1150 Copyright: Hill Country Culture is published by The Kerrville Daily Times under Southern Newspapers Inc. No portion may be reproduced in whole or in part by any means, including electronic retrieval systems, without written permission of the publisher. Editorial content does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the publisher of this magazine. Editorial and advertising does not constitute advice but is considered informative.

Love Transcends The jewelry business offers many opportunities to celebrate special moments in the lives of our customers; engagements, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, births, and occasionally the death of a loved one.

Recently a woman came into Baublit’s Jewelers after the death of her husband of over forty years. She was looking for ideas of ways to share the special jewelry her husband had given her throughout their marriage. Owner Dayton Baublit and his daughter Amy Jones listened as the woman shared their beautiful love story and the desire for her daughter and two granddaughters to have a part of that story.

Dayton and Amy helped guide her through the process of choosing appropriate mountings that would fit her stones helping her vision become a reality. Using her wedding set and other treasured pieces, new pieces were created to pass on a wonderful legacy.

Through the design process and conversations it was wondered what would be meaningful for this generous lady to keep for herself. Discovering that she still had her husband’s wedding band, Amy suggested making it into a pendant, the widow agreed. The simple gold wedding band was transformed into a heart shaped pendant the woman now wears close to her heart every day.

The skilled staff at Baublit’s had the privilege of helping this customer and now friend, give reminders of the love of her life, and pay tribute to a love that had stood the test of time to the next generation. Trusting that the thread of love that has bound her family throughout their journey will continue to grow and be strong, she has reserved one last stone to make something for a generation that is yet to be born.

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CONTRIBUTORS John and Carol Aceti After encouragement from Dick Holmberg, owner of Singing Water Vineyards, John wrote “Wineries of the Texas Hill Country Plus One Fine Brewery” in December 2016.

After visiting 30 wineries in the Hill Country, he is convinced the area has plenty to offer wine connoisseurs and casual wine enthusiasts.

Michael Bowlin Kerr County native Michael Bowlin is a former staff writer for The Kerrville Daily Times. His most popular articles were on the rich history of Kerr County and the surrounding area. He also served as the editor of the KDT’s Hill Country Magazine and TV Guide. He continues to promote, preserve and protect Kerr County’s history as a member of the Kerr County Historical Commission, serving as vice chairman.

John and Polly Holmes John and Polly Holmes are longtime gearheads. They have written for automotive publications for more than 40 years. Now, they’re going to bring our readers some interesting stories about things with wheels in the Hill Country. Their perspective comes from years of racing, restoring classics and participating in car club activities.

Austin and Sarah James Austin and Sarah James are avid campers and photographers currently based in Frisco, Texas, but are originally from South Texas. Austin currently works for a nonprofit media company as a video producer and Sarah is an aspiring interior designer.

Being married just over a year, the two love getting out of the city and road tripping to new destinations.

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EDITOR’S LETTER Hello readers, I always look forward to March. It seems to be the perfect time to reconnect with nature.

Although it might seem like winter was especially long this year, we can finally put it behind us and move on to the sunshine and excitement of spring.

March in the Hill Country is the first month that everything starts to come back to life. The flowers start popping up in your garden and along the roads, birds come out of their houses and bees are buzzing — it is a wonderful time.

farmers market (page 13), stargazing at a Dark Sky Place (page 8), jumping in the Guadalupe River, driving Willow City Loop to see the wildflowers, going camping (21) or looking out your back window to see which birds you can see (page 25), just do something.

I would love to hear about how you decide to reconnect with nature this spring.

Enjoy the sunshine,

Autumn Bernhard

Magazine Editor autumn.bernhard@dailytimes.com

I think, sometimes, we take for granted how beautiful this area is. We tend to treat the picturesque landscape as just a backdrop for other things. Nature seems to take a backseat to everything else.

That is a shame in my opinion. Nature deserves to be at the forefront. We have so many outdoor resources and activities that we should take advantage of this time of year and be outside and in nature.

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”

- Albert Einstein

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Top photo by Victoria Skuce; left photo by Amber Bernhard

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Starry nights in the Texas Hill Country Story by Autumn Bernhard Photos by William Houghton 8

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ooking up at the sky to see the stars is a simple task.

However, if you want to see the stars at their brightest and best, it takes a bit more planning.

Many factors go into creating the perfect night for stargazing — location, weather and moon phase top that list.

Where you are when you’re looking up at the sky, will effect

which stars you see and how clear they are. This is due to light pollution — the excessive use of artificial light.

Light pollution ultimately brightens the night sky and is worse in urban areas.

The Hill Country is far enough from the big cities like San Antonio to have a beautiful night sky, according to Donnie Bunch,

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member of the Hill Country Astronomers. However, that doesn’t mean light pollution hasn’t effected the area.

“You can be over 20 miles away and still see the glow from Kerrville,” Donnie said.

With the increased light pollution, the International DarkSky Association has started looking for areas that are working

to preserve and protect dark sites.

Although the application process is a rigorous task, multiple areas in the Hill Country have gained the prestigious distinction as an International Dark Sky Park, including Enchanted Rock State Natural Area near Fredericksburg, UBarU Camp and Retreat Center in Mountain Home and South Llano River State Park in Junction.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, near Fredericksburg, earned designation as International Dark Sky Park in 2014.

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area gives visitors the opportunity to look at stars that might not be seen other places because of the glow from nearby cities. The park is open year-round and closes at 10 p.m.

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“You can see thousands more starts with the naked eye in dark sky areas and even a few galaxies,” Donnie said.

All areas are required to implement responsible lighting polices and try to teach the public about the importance of keeping dark skies.

If you don’t have enough time to make the trip out to a designated Dark Sky Place, just get out of the city limits.

“The further you get away from the city limits, the more you’re going to see,” Donnie said.

Another factor to consider when planning a night under the stars is the weather. Of course, if it is cloudy, it is best to postpone your plans. However, you should also consider things that aren’t that apparent.

High humidity, a slight haze and dust particles in the sky will alter how much you can see, even on what seems like a clear night.

Typically, the cooler the weather, the clearer the sky.

“There is not as much dust on winter nights,” Donnie said.

Finally, the brighter the moon, the duller the stars look. Go on a night with a new moon for the best nights.

People have been sitting around trying to figure out what objects are in the sky for hundreds of years.

“Since the dawn of man, people have looked up at the sky in awe and wonder,” Donnie said. “It is a very humbling experience.”

The words of American astronomer and cosmologist Carl Sagan resonate with him most: “Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people.”

There are many places to view stars in the Hill Country, including Enchanted Rock near Fredericksburg, UBarU in Mountain Home, YO Ranch and Mo-Ranch, pictured here.

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Ryane Roy samples fresh fruits and veggies at The Farmers Market at the Cibolo. Farmers markets are a great way to get the freshest produce and support local businesses.

Fresh from the farm Hill Country farmers markets offer array of products, food, plants

By Nancy Foster Photo courtesy of Snap Chic Photography

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ho can resist a basket of bright red tomatoes, peaches just off the tree or farm-fresh eggs?

Fresh produce is one of them many reasons farmers markets have experienced a resurgence in popularity both locally and nationally in the last few years.

Whether it’s knowing you’re buying farm-totable produce, supporting local growers and

crafters or just enjoying the social aspect of mingling with area vendors, farmers markets encourage healthy living, offer affordable products and support local jobs.

Fortunately, the Hill Country is home to numerous farmers markets, although some close up for the winter months.

Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to explore, find your favorite and reap the rewards of markets that sell seasonal produce, are free to attend and make for a family-friendly outing.

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Kerrville Kerrville Farmers Market Vendors sell under open-air tents laden with handcrafted coffees, pastured poultry, handmade pet food, eggs, baked goods, smoked meats, gluten-free products, fresh seafood, pasture raised pork and charcuterie.

They even have a massage therapist.

“Kerrville residents are excited to purchase locally-produced food with the added bonus of a glass of beer, wine, live music and brick oven pizza,” said show manager Kayte Graham.

When: Fridays, 3 to 7 p.m.

Where: Dallas Daughtry Boardwalk Pavilion, 805 Water St.

Kerr County Farmers Market

When: Every Wednesday, 2 to 6 p.m.

Where: 4000 Riverside Drive

Kerr County Market Days This market started in 2002 before combining with the Hill Country Swap Meet in 2015.

“Over the years, we have developed a loyal base of vendors and shoppers from all over the Hill Country,” said LuAnn Anderson, founder and manager of the market.

Go here for salsas, pickles, home baked goods, organic meats and fudge, then shop among handcrafts including jewelry, crosses, birdhouses, seasonal wreaths and metalcraft.

When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, March to June and September to December; second Saturday in October.

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Top photo courtesy of Kerrville Farmers Market; middle photo by Nancy Foster; bottom photo by Snap Chic Photography

Find unique products at this openair market, now in its fourth year.

Regular vendors sell artisan goat milk cheese and Grade-A raw milk, handcrafted artisan natural soaps, bakery specialties, homemade dog treats, hydroponic lettuce, smoked meats, organic herbs and oils and hair/scalp/skin products.

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Fredericksburg Farmers Market You’ll need to wait until May when this popular market reopens, but it’s worth it.

Area farmers bring in fresh veggies, fruits, poultry and meats, and there’s a lovely array of home-baked goods and ready-made foods. Check out the wine vendors and enjoy a glass while you shop, or pick up a bottle or two to enjoy at home.

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays from May 3 to Aug. 30 Where: The Kinder Halle at Marktplatz on Main Street

Ingram Ingram Farmers & Artisans Market Local business owners Dave Clark and Loree Dippary founded this market because they “saw a good fit for a market in Ingram, and set out to gather a community of farmers, ranchers, artists and business owners to come together and sell the best of what our area has to offer.”

Specialties include homemade jams and jellies, locally sourced honey and select handcrafts.

When: 2 p.m. to dark, the first Thursday of every month Top photo by White Oak Studio; middle photo by Maricella Garcia; bottom photo by Snap Chic Photography

Where: Texas 39 at the entrance to Old Ingram Loop

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Grace Bellos at the Farmers Market at the Cibolo.

Farmers Market at the Cibolo The grounds of an 1850s pioneer farm make a picturesque backdrop for this well-known farmers market. Live music and kids programs add to the fun of shopping among 20 vendors who sell farm fresh eggs, specialty produce, seafood and baked goods.

Handcrafted soaps, goat milk products, soy candles and natural toothpastes are among the unique finds.

“We are more than a place to buy fresh food and artisan goods,” said market manager Gerald Schroeder.

“The market is an important part of our community.”

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Living the dream Couple fulfills their passion with Ingram motorcycle shop

Story by John and Polly Holmes Photos by Tom Holden

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e’ve all heard of March Madness. Well, March also brings us spring weather and the time to explore those back roads with the wind in your hair. There’s no better way to do that than on a Harley.

We dropped by American Cycle Service, 3295 Junction Highway in Ingram, and found it’s a typical mom-and-pop business all about motorcycles. Trey Bandy does the service in the

shop, while Donna takes care of the front office — selling parts and bikes. Oh yes, let’s not forget Dixie, the greeter dog and good will ambassador.

The trio has been in business for two years.

Trey is a Motorcycle Mechanic Institute graduate and a certified technician in both early and late model Harley Davidsons. The shop mainly

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Custom built choppers by Billy Bikes and paint by Martin Bros.

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services bikes, but also offers emergency road service for pick up. Need your bike inspected? Trey can do that, too.

Looking around the shop, you see lots of biker memorabilia, clothing, bikes in for service and bikes being sold on consignment.

The two that will really catch your eye are custom built choppers by Billy Bikes and painted by Martin Bros. No matter the day of the week, you can stop in and see a range of bikes from a white Harley “soft tail” to a maroon road glide.

If you currently ride, or are considering a bike, stop by and have a look. Trey and Donna are really nice folks, and they’ll help you with all your biker needs.

Have a chuckle In closing, a man was driving up a steep, winding and narrow mountain road. While going around a sharp corner, a woman driving in the opposite direction leans out of her window as they pass and yells, “Pig.” The man immediately leans out of his window and yells an obscenity back at her.

Each continues on their way, but as the man rounds the next corner he crashes into a huge wild boar hog.

If men would just listen.

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lazy, hurts the environment and smells rank.

ike politics, camping is a word that can divide a room quickly. Most people have a strong opinion and likely a personal experience they associate with the word.

The absolute must that we look forward to most is campfire cooking. It is a great handson activity for everyone to contribute to — and you’re hungry anyway, right?

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Fresh air, new adventures and stargazing under an open sky. Layers of bug spray, stiff backs and clothes that will reek of campfire smoke through several wash cycles.

Whether you are an enthusiast, cynic or perhaps have never tried it, we encourage you to get out there. Find what works best for you, and go with an open mind. Whether you choose to set up at your local campground, hike a mountain to sleep at its peak or pitch a tent in the backyard, you are guaranteed one thing — memories that will outlast the campfire smell.

While we are not experts, we have camped enough times to find our niche and have learned some crucial do’s and don’ts.

Do use sleeping pads — the ground is not forgiving, and your back will be the first to agree.

Don’t think of using paper towels as cheating, think of it as an encouragement from home.

Do bring flashlights because, yes, it gets dark.

Don’t throw a plastic bottle in the campfire — it’s

Campfire cooking ranges from roasting marshmallows on a stick to making a gourmet, three-course meal. Wherever you fall on that scale, this delicious migas recipe is easy to make and will surely impress your Instagram followers.

It starts with the fire. You may be thinking that’s obvious, but it is more than just throwthrow ing logs on the ground and lighting them.

This is essentially your oven, and it needs to be hot enough to cook your food evenly and thorthor oughly. If not, you may end up with inedible remnants and hungry campers.

We have found the best method is making a teepee shape with small logs and leaving space in the middle for tinder.

Once the teepee falls and the fire burns down to hot coals, it is ready for cooking.

This gives you time to prep your food and pans while you wait for the fire to burn down.

Also, always remember to pack the plates and cutlery before leaving for your camping adventure.

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- Austin and Sarah James

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Photo by Austin James

“You are guaranteed one thing: memories that will outlast the campfire smell.”

Migas Feeds 8 campers

For this recipe, use an over-fire grill, a cast iron skillet, foil and a campfire percolator.

This recipe is easy to experiment with and allows you to add ingredients you like. We found jalapenos, garlic and cilantro are great additions.

Remember to bring your favorite ground coffee for the percolator to enjoy with the fruits of your labor.

INGREDIENTS: 1 dozen eggs 1/4 cup milk 6-7 corn tortillas, cut into 1/2 inch strips 1 small-medium yellow onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced and seeded 1 medium tomato, diced and seeded 1 cup shredded cheese Flour tortillas for everyone Salt Pepper Hot sauce

AT HOME The best way to pack your ingredients is to prep them at home in food storage containers — as it is likely you will not want to cut, chop and crack at the campsite.

Whisk the eggs and the milk and store in an airtight container.

The onion and pepper can be stored in separate containers or tossed together in one container, as they will be added at the same time.

Be sure your ingredients stay cold until use.

AT THE CAMPSITE Set the grill over the coals and allow the cast iron skillet to heat up.

To warm the flour tortillas, wrap a short stack of 4-5 in foil and set on the grill while you cook the migas, turning every few minutes.

Once your skillet is hot, add the corn tortilla strips and cook until they begin to crisp.

Add the onion and pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add eggs, tomato, salt and pepper, stir until the eggs set.

Top mixture with cheese.

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Remove the flour tortillas from heat.

For the best taste, serve immediately.

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Birds flocking to the Hill Country

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“Putting it simply, birds are pretty, fun to watch and it’s calming,” said Linda Pillow, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Kerrville. “We are in a really good area here in the Hill Country. We have a lot of great birds here.”

In fact, there are two birds that are on the endangered list that call the Hill Country home — the Golden-cheeked Warbler

and Black-capped Vireo. According to Linda, they are very concentrated in the Hill Country because they need cedar to survive.

There are different levels of people who enjoy birds, Linda said.

“The general backyard birder just wants to look at pretty birds at their house,” she said.

“Then there are birders that will go out and chase a bird that isn’t common in the area.”

Wild Birds Unlimited customers are about 90 percent backyard birders, and two to three percent are birders.

“Most people just love having the birds in their backyards,” she said.

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ost people are nature lovers in some way or fashion. Typically there is one part of nature that really stands out to an individual — flowers, sunsets, wildlife or butterflies. In the Hill Country, one of the things that tends to stand out the most is birds.

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BIRDING Linda and her husband, Kevin, first got into birding when her mother bought them a bird feeder and feed.

Above: Painted Bunting Below: Carolina Wren

“And that was it; we were hooked,” she said.

Her mother shopped at a Wild Birds Unlimited store in California, so the Pillows found one near them to shop at.

“Then we went, ‘Hmm, let’s own one of the stores,’” Linda said.

Top photo by Tom Torget; bottom photo by Dale Bargmann

And that’s exactly what they did. The couple is celebrating their 11th year in business.

“A lot of people get involved in it growing up.

A grandparent or parent got you started, so you kind of had it in you. It was nurtured in you,” Linda said. “It gets people out in nature and it’s challenging to try to figure out what bird you are actually looking at.”

Most people start birding by simply looking out their back windows. To help get the birds there, add a feeder or birdbath. You also might want to get a pair of lower powered binoculars just to see better.

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Ringed Kingfisher

That’s one of the great things about birding, it doesn’t take many tools — only binoculars, a field guide and hat if you wish. “That’s all you need to conquer the bird world,” Linda said.

IDENTIFICATION There are species lists available that will show you every bird that you are likely to see in an area. The rules are simple: Find a bird, identify it and check it off your list.

“Most people start in their backyard,” Linda said. “It’s a challenge to identify them. It can be pretty confusing because we have winter migrants, summer migrants and year-round residents. It’s an all year thing of birds coming in and out that you can find.”

To identify a specific bird, there are three main

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things to consider: size, color and what was it doing (eating seed, sitting on the ground or perch or just flying).

“Mainly for us in the store, the most helpful is was it eating seed or was it in the water,” Linda said. “The answer will narrow the scope down 50 percent to either seed eaters or fruit and insect eaters.”

Although identification is an acquired skill, you can always stop into Wild Birds Unlimited for assistance.

“Usually when you’re out, you run into somebody or you’re going with a group and someone knows what they are talking about. You just keep learning every time you go,” Linda said.

“Once you start paying attention to birds, you almost can’t stop,” she said. “You’re always going to look at the bird flying or sitting on the post.”

Photo by Tony Gallucci

want to do some more, you get an upgrade to your binoculars to go out,” Linda said.

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Birding year in review January: Expect to see American Robins, Cedar Waxwings, Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Orangecrowned Warblers.

February: Bewicks’ Wrens are pairing up to nest and Purple Martin houses return.

March: Hummingbirds arrive around St. Patrick’s Day. Ruby-throated will be migrating through and the Black-chinned will be arriving.

April: Painted Buntings are arriving and Blackchinned Hummingbirds are in full swing and so is nesting for the year-round residents and spring migrators. Orioles and Tanagers are also here.

May: This is a big feeding month, so serve mealworms to attract mothers looking for food for their young.

Above: Yellow-billed Cuckoo Below: Killdeer

June: This is the month to see the most baby birds, so keep and eye out for them. Purple Martins will be taking to the skies.

July: Most birds are on their way to their second brood.

August: Lesser Goldfinch are nesting and Eastern Bluebirds are on their last brood.

September: Fall migration is underway, so some birds will be leaving or coming from the north.

October: Birds will be out gathering seeds and nuts for the winter months.

November: It’s time to clean out your birdshouses to prepare for new tenants. Birds will start hitting feeders toward the end of the month.

Photos by Steve Peters

December: Winter migrants have arrived. You can see Waxwings, Robins and Chipping Sparrows.

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Red-shouldered Hawk

Golden-cheeked Warbler

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Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Golden-Fronted Woodpecker

Top photo by Dale Bargmann; bottom left photo by Tony Gallucci; bottom middle photo by Steve Peters; bottom right photo by Steve Peters

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American White Pelican

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Great Horned Owl

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March: the month of the hummers Story by Autumn Bernhard Photos by Tom Torget

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Be sure to have your hummingbird feeders full of nectar

By St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, because that’s when they start making their appearances.

Although there are more than 300 hummingbird species, only eight can be regularly found in the United States, with four being seen in the Kerrville area: Black-chinned Hummingbirds, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Rufous Hummingbirds and Allen’s Hummingbirds.

“People are crazy about hummingbirds and are fascinated with them,” said Linda Pillow, co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited. “We have people that buy 50 pounds of sugar a week.”

A big advantage of feeding hummingbirds over other birds is less mess.

“It’s a different aspect since we are feeding them nectar,” Linda said. “There is no bird food on the ground or shells.”

Because of this, feeding hummingbirds is more tolerated than other birds.

“If you’re in an (apartment) complex where you can’t feed birds, you can always feed hummingbirds,” she said.

“If there are cats that will eat the birds, you can still feed

hummingbirds because they don’t get very close to the ground.�

Offering nectar year-round for hummingbirds is the most ideal way to attract hummingbirds. However, if that is not plausible, start feeding at the start of March.

An approximate flower nectar recipe is 4 parts water to 1 part sugar.

Photos of Rufous Hummingbirds

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Springtime gardening Get your hands dirty while planting your Hill Country garden

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t’s that time of year again — spring. All the metaphorical snow has melted, and the heart yearns for the great outdoors.

With spring, comes many beautiful facets of life.

New greenery, a livelier animal population and the opportunity to try something new. And why not try something new in the garden this year?

Now is an opportune time to break out the gardening tools and plant those desired flowers

or vegetables for a midsummer harvest, according to the skilled Master Gardeners of the Texas Hill Country.

Gardening is a skilled craft, but it can be attained by anyone willing to put in a lot of love, perspiration and a massive dose of patience, said Jackie Skinner, president of the organization.

So if you are up to getting your hands a little dirty, read on and learn some new things to try or just brush up on your knowledge.

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The ‘all-in-one’ garden According to Jackie, potager gardens are making a comeback in the horticulture world. These gardens — originally a French invention — were extremely popular during the Medieval era.

Originally a concept that developed in the French countryside, the potager garden has been a staple counterpart of the Grand Parterre — the largest formal garden in Europe created in the 1660s in France.

The compact gardens also saw a brief boost in the late 1990s, when they provided about 23 percent of fruit and vegetables consumed in France.

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herbs growing next to each other.

The gardens are usually walled-in with either a stone wall or high fence like most other gardens.

They are also self-sufficient, in a way, which makes them a bit different from typical Hill Country gardens, although the requirements are not overwhelming.

“You have to have a water source, a fence and at least six hours of sunlight a day,” Jackie said.

“Ideally, you’ll have a little bit of afternoon shade, too, because when it gets warmer, everything tends to bake.”

Now, Americans have started using the concept and made it our own.

Having good spacial awareness is key, she explained. As a gardener, you must have an idea how things will grow in the garden.

What sets a potager garden apart from others?

As Jackie put it, they are “all-in-one gardens.”

Here, one can find vegetables, fruits, flowers and

With this type of garden, each type of plant will be various heights and will be forced to compete for sunlight. So keep in mind to not have small

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Plant your own vegetables “The challenge is getting the season right,” said Kerry Brittain, a member of the Master Gardeners of the Texas Hill Country who specializes in vegetable gardening.

“But for vegetables, I would suggest planting what you plan on eating, otherwise it’s a waste.”

There isn’t a particular way to garden, other than to know when you want to harvest your crop, he said.

Cary suggested several tips, especially for rural gardeners.

“You’ve got the really early spring, which begins in February,” he said. “The onions, broccoli, cauliflower — the cole crops and alliums. These are all things you

would plant before the end of the last freeze. Usually around the first of April.”

First, find out what soil type you have before you plant a seed in the ground. This is a particular challenge for gardens in the Hill Country due to the general rocky terrain in most of the area, Cary said. If that’s the case for your area, build a raised bed garden, which allows you to control what soil is used.

“You’re going to want at least 18 inches of growing depth,” Cary explained. “You’ve also got to remember that no matter what you think you know about gardening elsewhere, it’s going to be different here.”

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Helpful hints for the perfect garden

One of the most important parts of gardening is the soil, Jackie said. The tricky part is it can, and does, vary from yard to yard. A simple solution is get the soil tested. Testing kits can be obtained at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Kerrville, 3655 Texas 27.

Those that don’t want to deal with their own soil can avoid it entirely by creating elevated gardens. That way, the soil can be maintained and monitored.

Fencing around a garden is just as important as the soil in it — especially in the Texas Hill Country, where wildlife has been known to destroy hours of hard work planting, weeding and watering plants. If they are high enough, fences are an effective way to deter the destruction of the plants by wildlife.

When it comes to gardening, remember to always have an open mind. It is something that you learn as you go, and you will need to accept setbacks sometimes.

The master gardeners themselves have dealt with more than their fair share, but it’s important to note that gardening requires a lot of setbacks — but that’s part of the fun, said Kathleen Vincent, who specializes in landscape gardening.

For more information, contact the Hill Country Master Gardeners at 257-6568.

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Full of history Charming 3-structure property puts focus on country living Story by Autumn Bernhard Photos by Aaron Yates

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f walls could talk, they would undoubtedly tell of a lifestyle focusing on simple pleasures and comfort.

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HOME SHOWCASE authentic Hill Country rock house, with many charming features, hard to find in a home of this age,� Robbie said.

Those features include two bedrooms, a bathroom with a beautiful 1934 claw-foot tub and separate walk-in shower and living area upstairs with high ceilings. The kitchen, dining and den downstairs exit to an outdoor patio which is great for entertaining.

The history continues as you enter the one bed, one bath studio built for sculptor, Clay Dahlberg in the early 1980s.

The beauty of the studio is apparent from an outside view with every rock being cut sandstone that came from a bank in Blackwell, Texas, built in 1900. The entry doors are solid oak with beveled glass with the original pulls and push plates that came from the historic Bluebonnet Hotel in Kerrville.

Inside, there is a solid oak

bar and back bar made by Koken Barber Supply. There are visible notches that were cut in the drawers to plug in electric shears when they eventually got electricity.

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The fire screen in the studio was made by local blacksmith, Bill Givens.

The garage apartment has two bedrooms and one bath.

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By the numbers Main house: 1,484 square feet Master bedroom: 13 feet by 19 feet Guest bedroom: 10 feet by 11 feet Bathrooms: 1 Living room: 14 feet by 24 feet Den/dining: 12 feet by 22 feet Kitchen/breakfast dining: 9 feet by 20 feet Garage apartment: 851 square feet Bedroom one: 11 feet by 14 feet Bedroom two: 11 feet by 12 feet Bathrooms: 1 Living room: 19 feet by 20 feet Kitchen: 8 feet by 9 feet Separate studio: 1,956 square feet Bedroom one: 11 feet by 16 feet Bathroom: 1 Main room: 25 feet by 31 feet Carport: 2 car Land: 3.8 acres Office: 13 feet by 8 feet Price: $650,000 Address: 1882 Texas 39, Hunt, Texas

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14 truths, 1 fib you didn’t know about Joe Herring Jr.

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GET TO KNOW 1. I have

been married to Carolyn Herring, my college sweetheart, for 35 years.

2. I have two

adult children, Joe III and Elizabeth.

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surf and was the oldest student in my surfing school class.

8. I have spent

many hours running a front-end loader on a John Deere tractor — a machine with levers, pedals and a steering wheel one has to work all at the same time.

9. I wrote a weekly column for the Kerrville

Mountain Sun when I was a student at Tivy High School in the late 1970s, and have been writing a column for The Kerrville Daily Times since 1994.

10. I can run different types of printing presses: letterpress, offset, digital and 3-D. 3. I have seen dinosaur footprints in Kerr

County, along the edge of the Guadalupe River.

4. I was Kerrville’s youngest mayor, elected at age 30 in 1992.

5. I know where the “cave” is located on Tivy Mountain.

6. I can play the cello, piano and guitar — though none of them very well.

11. I am one of the few living people who has driven the 1915 Harrymobile — the car built by Kerrville’s Harry Dietert. It wasn’t hard to drive, but it was certainly hard to stop.

12. I have been in the tunnels in downtown Kerrville.

13. I know where to see Native American pictographs in Kerr County, though it’s kind of a secret.

14. I make a mean chocolate creme brulee.

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15. I am a fly fisherman, with a talent for catching tree limbs.

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The Fredericksburg Easter Fires Pageant returns this year on March 31 at the Gillespie Country Fair Grounds.

Tradition continues Top photo courtesy of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post; bottom photo by Autumn Bernhard

Easter Pageant displays town’s early history

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By Mike Bowlin fter a five-year hiatus, a colorful spectacle that traces its beginning back to the founding of Fredericksburg will take place on March 31.

The Fredericksburg Easter Fires Pageant — for many years an annual event in Fredericksburg — will unfold at 8 p.m at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Drive. Gates to the event will open at 5 p.m.

While today the pageant is a popular tourist attraction, the custom originally was part of German folk tradition.

Locally, the Easter fires commemorate a peace treaty that the founders of Fredericksburg made with the Comanches on the eve of Easter in 1847. Legend says the men went into the hills surrounding Fredericksburg to

negotiate a treaty with Comanche representatives.

Left alone in the small German town, the women and children feared for their lives when they saw fires light up the hills surrounding the town. A woman in the town, whose name has been lost to time, came up with a story to calm everyone down: The fires were started by the Easter bunny to boil his eggs.

The men of the community did come back, treaty in hand, and Fredericksburg was to enjoy decades of peace with the Comanche.

Now, 170 years later, the Easter fires story continues to be told in the elaboratelystaged pageant, complete with an Easter bunny.

Although the Easter fires story is great, historians say much of it is untrue because the peace treaty with the Comanche had been signed a month before the eve of Easter in 1847.

Incidentally, it remains the only peace treaty between the Comanche and white men to never be broken.

For more information on the Fredericksburg Easter Fires Pageant, call the Gillespie County Fairgrounds at 830-997-2359.

Museum of Western Art Where the past and present meet Story by Bill and Lisle Drake Photos by Tom Holden

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or the past 35 years, visitors of Kerrville’s Museum of Western Art have come from around the world to view the magnificent collections of paintings, sculptures and artifacts; steep themselves in the history of the West; and stroll around the magnificent grounds, where it is easy to imagine yourself as a time traveler to centuries past in the beautiful Texas Hill Country.

According to MOWA Executive Director Stephanie Turnham, the museum welcomes approximately 1,000 visitors a month.

“Many of these visitors are from western Europe, Latin America and Canada,” she said. “They come to Kerrville from their main Texas destinations of San Antonio and Austin to spend a day or two immersed in the beauty and history of the Hill Country as part of their Texas experience.”

The main museum building is an inspirational Hacienda-style edifice of limestone, tile and timber designed by renowned Texas architect O’Neil Ford. Craftsmanship is evident in every feature of the building — from its floors of mesquite and Saltillo tile to its cathedral-like arches. It all combines to transport visitors to an age when details mattered, and skilled hands ensured that the builder’s dream became a solid reality.

The building also is a metaphor for the museum’s mission — to create an encyclopedic walk through the American West of the past and to demonstrate how it links seamlessly to the Hill Country’s present. It accomplishes this by bringing together many of the top western artists of yesteryear, including Frederick Remington with work

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“The museum works to serve as a bridge between the past and the present, ensuring that the legacy of the American West will be preserved accurately.”

- Stephanie Turnham, Executive Director

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by some of America’s greatest living western artists — many of whom reside and work in the Texas Hill Country.

In addition to the permanent themed exhibits, including famous Texas ranches, Native Americans and Women of the West, the museum has an active schedule of new exhibits in which living western artists show their work’s, as well as a vibrant art academy and a library where scholars and students work side-by-side on research projects that delve into every aspect of western art.

The 10-acre grounds of MOWA are among the most beautiful environments in the Hill Country, situated directly on the Great Western Cattle Trail that ran from Bandera to Kansas City, with the first major stop on the trail next to the Guadalupe River where downtown Kerrville now sits. It’s not by chance that so many people choose to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other significant life events in these breathtaking natural surroundings.

MOWA is an invaluable resource for educators and, on any given day, visitors who have traveled from far away to enjoy a day browsing the exhibits share the space with troops of schoolchildren being given the kind of history lesson no book or movie could possibly convey.

The museum features an entire gallery of hands-on Old West experiences dedicated to children. It is based on the diary of a young girl traveling west with her family by covered wagon in the 1800s. Moving from one site to the next, young museum visitors can grind corn; handle authentic tools, dishes and clothing; and even climb inside a replica of a Conestoga wagon and dream themselves back in time to the boneracking journeys endured by early settlers coming to Texas.

“In everything that we do, the museum works to serve as a bridge between the past and the present, ensuring that the legacy of the American West will be preserved accurately and in broad perspective for future generations to discover and enjoy,” Turnham said.

The museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary on April 23.

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A touch of Israel Mendelbaum Cellars brings the Holy Land to the Hill Country Story and photos by John and Carol Aceti

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unique blend of Texas and the Holy Land combine at Mendelbaum Cellars, east of Fredericksburg, 10207 U.S. 290.

A 1929 Model A truck towing eight equally old wine barrels is one of the first sites visitors see in the parking lot. The main building of stone with the red tile roof greets the wine taster at Mendelbaums. A hexagonal pavilion with a red-tile roof was added in July 2017 that also adds to the Old World atmosphere.

History buffs are welcome there.

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dated to about 4100 B.C. Evidence of wine making and ancient presses are frequently found in archeological digs in Israel. The fermentation of grapes is a very ancient custom and was very important in sustaining life back then.

The first mention of alcohol appears in the Bible in Genesis with Noah who was a man of the soil, a husbandman according to the KJV. He cultivated the earth and he planted a vineyard. With great honesty for which the Bible is well known, Noah enjoyed the fruits of his labor but apparently overdid it a bit.

Some of the Israeli wines that eventually made their way to Texas and Mendelbaum Cellars come from the Judean Hills and the Galilean

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Hills. Flagship wines of Mendelbaum Cellars is 2013 Black Tulip-Dry Red and 2014 Mare Nostrum Dry Red. Another favorite is 2009 David’s Slingshot Port Style.

varieties of wines from the Holy Land.

One such pairing is Jael’s Labaneh which includes goat cheese and Caesarea wine.

There is a story behind each recipe for the ancient foods.

Among the other wines that carry out the Holy Land theme are the 2011 Muscat-Zion Sweet White, 2013 Abraham Dry Red, 2013 Sea of Galilee Dry Red, 2015 Exodus Sweet Red, 2015 Jacob’s Well Semi-Sweet Rosé and 2013 Paradise Dry Red. Each wine is named with a Biblical story in mind.

There are also Texas Reds from the Texas Panhandle and the high plains.

Featured is Segundo Texas Dry Red of Cabernet and Tempranillo. Another favorite is Segundo Texas Big TX blend, another dry red.

A frequent attraction at Mendelbaum Cellars is biblical food and wine pairing: five ancient dishes are paired with five

Mendelbaum also offers four olive oils, including Koroneiki-Arbequina-AskalEliad, which is smooth and balanced, and Koroneiki-Arbequina-CoratinaEliad, which is more intense and fruity.

Nitzan Mendelbaum, owner of Mendelbaum Cellars, enjoyed the wines of his native country, Israel, before coming to the Hill Country. He wanted to share the prize wines of Israel and introduce them to folks in Texas. He chose the wines he offers and gave them biblical names that were especially meaningful to him.

The wines of Mendelbaum Cellars could be a reminder of a biblical verse from the prophet Micah 4:4. This verse describes an atmosphere of joy, peace and contentment that wine can give, “Every man shall sit under his own vine or under his own fig tree undisturbed.”

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Photos by William Houghton The Rotary Club of Kerrville’s Tailgating Extravanganza — Super Ball 4 — was full of excited fans on Feb. 3 at the Hill Country Youth Event Center. This year, the event included music by The Time Bandits, food from gourmet food trucks, an open bar and fun and games throughout the evening.

1. Stephanie Miller and Diana Daniels. 2. Brian and Barb Bowers. 3. Jeff and Caryn Talarico. 4. Tom and Nancy Cook, and Jeff Bell. 5. Henry and Caren Michel, and Pat Jobes. 6. Crystal and Kevin Dockery. 7. Michele Hozman and Carolyn Northcutt. 8. Lew and Brandy McCoy.

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March Calendar This month offers egg hunts, cook offs, biking, celebrations TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION March 3 Come out to Luckenbach and celebrate Texas Independence and view an official Texas flag retirement ceremony with former Texas Rangers. Entertainment provided by K. R. Woods and Doug Moreland, with history through music.

Noon-5 p.m. Saturday; Luckenbach General Store, 412 Luckenbach Town Loop, Luckenbach; 830-997-3224, luckenbachtexas.com

ALL-BREED CONFIRMATION DOG SHOW MARCH 9-11 The San Antonio Kennel Club’s Annual All-Breed Confirmation Dog Show returns. Come and watch fast and entertaining events enjoyed by the entire family.

8 a.m. Friday- Sunday; Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Texas 27, Kerrville; sanantoniokennelclub.com

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WWII PACIFIC COMBAT PROGRAM March 10-11 Enjoy an educational experience you won’t find anywhere else as presented in front of the new amphitheater seating, followed by a battle reenactment set on an island somewhere in the Pacific during WWII. Hear the rattle of machine gun fire, the echoing blast of grenades and the searing heat of the flamethrower as the joint U.S. forces take the Japanese-controlled hill.

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Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis will be the keynote speaker for this year’s Admiral Nimitz Foundation’s Annual Nimitz Dinner. This is the flagship event of the 2018 Admiral Nimitz Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series.

Mattis retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2013 and became the 26th Secretary of Defense on Jan. 20, 2017.

The evening will start with a cocktail reception, followed by the keynote and dinner.

6 p.m. Saturday; Hangar Hotel Conference Center, 155 Airport Road, Fredericksburg; pacificwarmuseum.org, 830 997-8600

17TH ANNUAL WILD HOG EXPLOSION COOK OFF March 16-18 Come out and have fun at the Cowboy Capital Cookoffs and the Lonestar Barbecue Society’s annual event. Enjoy chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Try to beat last year’s winner Kit Polk. This event benefits the Bandera County Library System.

All day Friday-Sunday; Mansfield Park, 2886 Texas 16 North, Bandera; cowboycapitalcookoffs.com

THUNDER IN THE HILL COUNTRY BIKER RALLY March 22-25 A three-day event consisting of tent camping, poker run, vendors, food, field events, music all day Friday and Saturday, bike show, tattoo contest and a Sunday morning church service. Ages 21 and over only.

All day Thursday-Sunday; Mansfield Park, 2886 Texas 16 North, Bandera; 409-655-8800

MAGIC IN MOTOWN March 23 Come enjoy live and silent auctions, dining and dancing to the Motown sounds of the Ric LeMon and Menagerie Band. All proceeds will benefit Art2heart, a nonprofit dedicated to “using the arts to reach the hearts” of young people.

5:30 p.m. Friday; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 St. Peter St., Kerrville; 830-7992-3338, art2heart.org

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EVENTS EASTER HILL COUNTRY BIKE TOUR March 30 - April 1 Experience the charm and hospitality of the Texas Hill Country with three days of the best riding Texas has to offer. Quiet, well-paved roads, fully-stocked rest stops and panoramic scenery have made this one of the premier cycling events in Texas with routes suitable for all categories of riders.

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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA March 31 Families can enjoy free food, music, games, arts & crafts, and more. The fun comes with the 15,000 egg Easter Egg Hunt.

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EASTERFEST March 31 Fun-filled, community event that includes barbecue and chili cook-offs, games, vendors, live music, a washer pitching tourney, an Easter egg hunt, open car and bike show, and more.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Flatrock Park, 3840 Riverside Drive, Kerrville; 830-896-1155, kerrvilletx.com

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EASTER EGG HUNT March 31 For families with children – search areas designated by age groupings so all children find dozens of their own Easter eggs. The Easter Bunny will be here for photos.

Attendees are invited to bring their own baskets. Prizes awarded for finding the Golden Egg (one per age group).

Easter cookies and lemonade will be served.

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