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February 4, 2016 Volume 21, No. 3 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995

Say it ain’t so: Bowie vs Austin High rivalry is over? by Patrick Olson OAK HILL - Monday’s biennial district realignment announcement by the University Interscholastic League effectively terminates a longstanding rivalry between the Austin High and Bowie athletic teams. “We grew up playing baseball at Oak Hill and some would go to Austin High and some would go to Bowie. In Pop Warner, it was the same way,” said Bowie assistant soccer

coach Sam Miller, who played football and baseball for the Bulldogs. “Our biggest rival was Austin High. It’s going to be a shame. Kind of like losing the Texas/ Texas A&M rivalry.” With decreased enrollment, Austin High will drop to Class 5A and compete in District 25 with

six other AISD schools including Crockett, LBJ, Lanier, McCallum, Reagan and Travis. Maroons athletic coordinator/head football coach Mike Rosenthal lined up non-district opponents for 2016 in McNeil, Akins, A&M Consolidated and Anderson. A previous rivalry with

Crockett will be renewed as Austin High aims to improve on 15 wins in 34 overall games versus the Cougars. Bowie athletic coordinator/head football coach Jeff Ables moved quickly to locate five non-district foes for the fall pigskin season after the UIL placed the Bulldogs in Class 6A District 14 with previous district foes Akins, Anderson and Del Valle, in addition to San Marcos and a new entry to the state’s highest

classification in Manor. Ables kept rival Westlake on the 2016 slate and intended to preserve a rivalry with the Maroons. “We had hoped to keep the rivalry going, but it didn’t work out,” Ables noted. “It’s been a good game for 28 years…it is what it is.” Pflugerville will again be the opening opponent for Bowie before Ables’ crew tangles with a perennially athletic LBJ squad. The Bulldogs will See BOWIE on back page

Police unveil mental health crisis program by Penny Levers

Cody Lee, #9, Austin High

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AUSTIN - At the January 21 Region 4 Quarterly Commander’s Forum, CIT Officer Randy Hunt unveiled a new Austin Police Department (APD) outreach program. Titled “Mental Health Crisis Planning: learning to recognize, prevent and prepare” the program is designed to help get the word out to the community on the best ways to deal with mental health crises that might require police intervention. The program is a collaborative effort with NAMIAustin and is based on a similar program used in Dallas. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about “one in 25 adults will experience a serious mental illness in any given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.” In Austin, when mental health crises occur, the Austin Police Department’s Crisis Intervention

Team (CIT) is often called to the scene to de-escalate the situation and to transport people to places where they can get treatment. CIT officers have a minimum of 80 hours of training in dealing with mental health situations. While all Texas police officers are required by the state to have at least 16 hours of mental health training, APD has set their minimum at 40 hours training for each officer. There are about 160 active CIT officers in APD, and over 400 who have the full 80 hours of training, according to CIT Sergeant Michael King. But getting the CIT team involved in responding to a mental health crisis starts with a See POLICE on page 21

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Civic Agenda This space is reserved for information on civic happenings that occur in, or relate to the Southwest Austin area. To be included in the Civic Agenda, a meeting or event must relate to public policy. For other community events please see our community calendar on page 10. If you would like to be included, please e-mail editorial@oakhillgazette.com with the subject “Civic Agenda” and include details of your meeting or happening, along with any relevant agenda items. Project registration deadline for It’s My Park Day Friday, February 5 The Austin Parks Foundation 14th annual t’s My Park Day is coming up on Saturday, March 5. If you know of a park that needs a little attention, a good cleaning, some trail repair or a fresh coat of paint, why not get your friends and neighbors and spruce it up? Anyone is welcome to lead a project, and project registration ends Friday. Visit austinparks.org/ impd and register today! Circle C Area Democrats Monday, February 8, 6:30 pm Santa Rita Cantina, W. Slaughter at Escarpment. Cathy Herzog, a volunteer with two Austin-based organizations that work to help victims of human trafficking, Allies Against Slavery and Survivors of Trafficking Empower-

ment Program (STEP) at Refugee Services of Texas, will be featured speaker at the February meeting. Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods (OHAN) Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm ACC Pinnacle Building, 10th floor OHAN is an association of neighborhood associations. It is a voluntary group of people, from Oak Hill and surrounding areas, who meet monthly to review proposed changes to our community and offer input. The public is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and ask questions. For more information go to ohan.org. Hill Country Republican Women Thurs., Feb.11 – 6:30 pm arrival & sign-in, 7:00 pm the meeting starts. Santa Rita Tex-Mex Cantina, 5900 W. Slaughter Ln. Austin, 78749 The Speaker will be Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, Tom Mechler. He has been politically involved for thirty years. He was previously appointed Treasurer of the RPT in 2010. He served as county Republican Chairman for a combined period of twelve years at three different locations. Tom was appointed by Governor Perry to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice in 2005. For information about Hill Country Republican Women, contact Sandy at sacox14@hotmail.com

Find volunteer opportunities at GivePulse.com City of Austin leaders have announced a partnership with GivePulse, a local civic good startup, to make it easier for Austinites to find volunteer opportunities. The online tool at GivePulse.com, matches community members and service-learning students who want to make a difference with nonprofits and organizations seeking volunteers On GivePulse, residents can register to be notified of volunteer opportunities that interest them from the City of Austin and several Central Texas agencies. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time events to ongoing activities for individuals, youth and large groups. City departments often rely on volunteers to provide an enhanced level of public service. Needs include youth sports coaches, docents, dog walkers, tree-planters and volunteers to help seniors in library computer labs. Volunteer with the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office- Victim Services Unit Next training session starts Mar. 21 Volunteers with the Victim Services Unit of the Travis County Sheriff ’s Office assist staff on the front lines of crisis intervention! They provide

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Leash-free dog park considered for Circle C park by Ann Fowler The Austin Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) is considering a request by local residents to create a fenced-in off-leash area in Circle C Metropolitan Park on Slaughter Lane. The 576-acre park is home to soccer fields, a disc golf course, volleyball courts and a basketball court. Several community workshops are slated to collect community input, including proposed locations, size and amenities. The first workshop will be held on March 1 at 6 p.m.

at the Circle C Community Center, 7817 La Crosse Ave. PARD currently operates 12 offleash areas in Austin, and requires users adhere to the following rules: Dogs must be within sight and sound control of owners/handlers at all times Dogs in heat are not allowed in offleash areas Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs as required by state law Owners/handlers must clean up after their dogs and deposit waste

into a trash can Aggressive dogs must be removed from public spaces immediately Councilmember Ellen Troxclair represents Circle C as part of District 8 on the City Council. She told the Gazette, “The request to the parks department came directly from constituents in the area who would like to have this kind of amenity, and I think it’s a great idea worth pursuing. I look forward to finding more information and participating in the input process.”

As a local resident and dog owner, the Councilmember said her family and two dogs would use the leashfree park—as would many others she knows. Many local residents we contacted expressed enthusiasm when told about the proposed dog park. Stefan and Pat Haag live near Circle C and often walk their dogs along Continued on page 22

Westcreek neighborhood seeks help from City and Small to improve trail Story and photos by Ann Fowler The Westcreek Neighborhood Association (WNA) hopes to partner with the city of Austin and Small Middle School to improve the nature and trail area behind Summerset Trail and Cana Cove. According to WNA president Jennifer Voss, the organization applied for a Neighborhood Partnering Program cost-share grant in 2015 to improve a trail that spans from Summerset Trail to Monterey Oaks Blvd. and connects to Patton Elementary and Small Middle schools.

“We’re calling it the ‘Westcreek Greenway’,” Voss told the Gazette. “Our efforts will include working with Small Middle School’s Green Tech Program students, teachers and Small Middle School administrators. The partnership with Small Middle School will provide the students with invaluable learning

opportunities and helps the WNA boost volunteer hours, which count towards the match.” Continued on page 5

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healthy shrimp on a treadmill. Their ists for the purpose of making plaster conclusion—a half a million bucks casts of the buttocks of athletes from later—was that the prawn feeling a various sports. The artists made imtad puny didn’t perform as well as pressions of male and female athletes their healthy counterparts. One of from basketball, baseball, football, the head labcoat scientist persons track, hockey, volleyball, and swimexplained that the experiments ming to compare musculature and help humans better definition. After viewing understand the effects the exhibition at a Manof pollution on the lithattan gallery, one NEA tle guys’ defenses and, administrator quipped, thus, survival of the spe“These are the bums of cies. And since survival the gods.” What a bum of the little shrimpies deal. affects the seafood industry—namely, the Story No 4: Scientists makers of shrimp cockrecently appropriated tail sauce—and thus approximately $300,000 has ramifications on of NSF grant money to the success or failure of study how humans ride countless dinner parties bicycles. Really. The Roger White worldwide, then you study, initiated to detercan grasp the import. mine just how humans Story No. 2: In another NSF-fund- ride bikes, was created to determine ed study, researchers spent 21 days— if bicycle manufacturers could and about $330,000 of taxpayer design bikes that would be more dough—to determine if spouses comfortable, more accessible, and are more prone to violence when easier to ride. The reasoning behind they’re hungry. During the three- this study was that if bicycles were week study, 107 couples were given easier to ride, then more people the opportunity, at various times, would use them and would thus to shove pins into voodoo dolls impact healthcare costs worldwide. that represented their significant Ride, captain, ride. Yeah. others. The Captain Obvious conclusion? Spouses with low blood Roger White is a freelance writer sugar rammed more pins into their living in Austin, Texas, with his lovely hubby/wife voodoo dolls than those spouse, two precocious offspring same spouses when they were full. units, a morbidly obese dachshund, Jeez, give me 3 large, and I could and a cat with Epstein-Barr Synhave given you the same results. I’d drome. For further adventures, visit include pie charts and everything. oldspouse.wordpress.com. Or not.

OK, here goes. Spot the Bogus Story: Story No. 1: The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research to the tune of more than $500,000 to see how sick shrimp compare to

Story No. 3: To celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funded—to the tune of just under $250,000—five New York art-

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Officials warn of winter fire danger and suggest precautions by Ann Fowler

Although Austin set a new heat record when the temperature hit 86 on Jan. 31, winter months traditionally have milder temperatures, and decreasing concerns of fire danger. Or does it? Oak Hill Fire Chief JJ Wittig told the Gazette that fire danger is a continuing concern, no matter the season. He said, “While it may not seem logical, winter generally poses the ‘second fire season’ for our area. Summer is easy to understand—high heat, low humidity, and everything looks brown and ready to ignite. Winter brings many of the same characteristics without the pronounced brown appearance.” Adding winds to a lack of moisture and low humidity can be a recipe

for wildfire. Michelle Tanzola of the Austin Fire Department pointed out that the city was under a Red Flag warning on Tuesday due the potential fire conditions. Travis County Fire Marshal Hershel Lee added, “Small fuels such as grass is often dry and cured much like hay this time of year. The dormant grass is not pulling in moisture so is much more susceptible to being burned.” Officials suggest several precautions for fire prevention: • Cut back tree limbs • Trim low-level vegetation away from the residence • Clean gutters • Keep firewood and other combustibles a minimum of 30 feet away

from the residence Chief Wittig pointed out that debris-filled gutters can be especially problematic in a fire. He said, “Given certain weather conditions, embers can travel long distances, such that even a fire out of our general area could produce an ember that winds up in someone’s gutters. If they aren’t kept clean and clear of debris, an ember can smolder there for days until enough heat is generated to produce a flame. Winds not only provide a method for embers to travel, but also provide airflow to fan the ember into an actual flame.” Fire Marshal Lee suggests having an up-to-date evacuation plan. He said, “Because we cannot control what all of our neighbors do, nor

Westcreek neighborhood seeks help from City and Small to improve trail Continued from p. 3

Small Middle School principal Dr. Sherry Lepine said students would participate in a design competition for signage to identify the trail itself, and others to point out native species along the trail. In addition, the students will provide sweat equity in landscaping and removing invasive species. The project’s focus is to beautify the area and add safety improvements that will address erosion and drainage problems. Organizers hope that the project will ultimately discourage dumping, loitering, graffiti, littering and ATV/motorcycle use. A stepping bridge is planned to allow trail users to more easily and safely cross the drainage ditch/creek behind the Brush Country trailhead. A final application for the project will be submitted in June. Said Voss, “If approved, we hope to begin and carry out improvements in the fall/ spring of 2016/2017.” Most exciting, said Voss, is that the city is connecting the WNA with two

private-sector landscape architects. These professionals will provide their services pro bono, helping the WNA formulate a design plan and determine construction costs. “That plan and those costs will go into the proposal to the city in June,” said Voss. “Because this is a costshare program, the WNA and Small MS students will fund the majority of the community cost-share with

determine construction costs. “That plan and those costs will go into the proposal to the city in June,” said Voss. “Because this is a costshare program, the WNA and Small MS students will fund the majority of the community cost-share with ‘sweat equity’ and a small WNA cash contribution. This is a perfect example where the volunteer efforts really make a difference.”

can we control the weather, we must be prepared to leave immediately in case of an emergency.” Fire officials suggest residents participate in the Ready, Set Go! Program, in which fire departments teach residents of high-risk wildfire areas how to get and be prepared against fire danger.

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City to host Open House for Austin Animal Center expansion The City of Austin will host an Open House next month about the Betty Dunkerley Campus Infrastructure Improvement Project which includes an expansion of the Austin Animal Center. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, 2016, at the Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, in the multi-purpose meeting room. The Open House will include a presentation from Design-Builder SpawGlass on the key elements of the campus improvements. The community will have the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions of the Design-Builder and City staff. The project enhancements will include new adoption kennels for the Austin Animal Center, new pet adoption visitation rooms, exercise and play yards, new visitor parking, loop road reconstruction, improvements to storm drainage, walkways,

directional signage and landscape. View the campus site plan, here. The campus improvements will be funded partially from 2012 bond money and a funding allocation from Austin City Council as part of the Fiscal 2016 budget. The approximate Design-Builder budget for full design and construction of the facility is $5.9 million. The project will begin in the Fall of 2016 with an estimated completion in Fall 2017. The City opened the Austin Animal Center in 2011, with funding from the 2006 bond election. The Center has been serving the

Austin/Travis County citizens since that time and it includes comfortable, hygienic housing for animals, medical facilities, spaces for educational and prevention activities, and a park-like setting for visitors. The campus also includes the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department. The campus was originally developed in 1959 as the Texas School for the Deaf-East Campus. The City purchased the property in 2002 from the State of Texas and moved the Health and Human Services Department administrative offices to the campus.

The Austin Animal Center will be closed Feb. 17 The Austin Animal Center will be closed for most services Feb. 17 for an all-day training with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Center will be open only

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Arts & Entertainment Ongoing Events

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Friday night Dance Club - w/ Western bands and a Pot Luck break. 7:30pm-10pm at South Austin Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca RD, Austin. $4.50.

Live Jazz Brunch - 10am-2pm. Nutty Brown Cafe, 12225 Hwy. 290 W., 78737. 301-4648. nuttybrown.com. Tessy Lou Williams & The Shotgun Stars - 4pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

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Charles Thibodeaux and the Austin Cajun Aces - 6:30pm at Evangeline Cafe, 8106 Brodie 512.282-2586. Texas Songwriters Showcase 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood. No cover.

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Shit-faced Shakespeare - Shitfaced Shakespeare by Magnificent Bastard Productions is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious Shakespeare play with an entirely shit-faced cast member. Spider House Cafe and Ballroom 2908 Fruth Street spiderhouseaustin.com January 27 - February 28

50+ Singles Dance- 7:30-9:45 Live Music. Senior Activity Center 29th & Lamar. 2874 Shoal Crest. fiftyplusdanceaustin.com Trivia Night - Wednesdays at Waterloo Ice House, Southpark Meadows, 9600 South I-35 Service Rd. SB, Suite D-100. 512-301-1007 waterlooicehouse.com.

Tribes - This provocative and touching play is as much about the tyranny of language, as it is about the challenge of not being able to hear it. Zach Theater 202 South Lamar 512476-0541 zachtheater.com

TEXAS! A Horse Opera - 7pm fusion of classic Texana and Brazilian carnaval, where fifty performers from Austin Samba and special guests will bring a whirlwind of sizzling rhythm, beautiful choreography, color and joy of life. Stateside at the Paramount, 713 Congress Avenue, 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org

Musical Portraits - 4pm In observance of Black History Month, this concert features a performance of Aaron Copland’s iconic Lincoln Portrait, narrated by Tim O’Brien. The band will also present the world premiere of the complete Diamond Tide by Viet Cuong. AISD Performing Arts Center 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. February 11 - February 21

Bill W. and Doctor Bob - This is the amazing and often humorous story of the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous, as well as the story of their wives, who founded Al Anon. Rollins Studio Theatre The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org

The Government Inspector - 7:30 pm Thursday – Saturday 2pm Sunday the award-winning producing arm of the St. Edward’s University theatre training program, continues its 43rd annual season with Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 1836 satire. Mary Moody Northen Theatre St. Edward’s University 3001 S. Congress Ave. 512.448.8484 stedwards.edu/theatre

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Third Thursday at The Blanton - free evening of art and activities. 5-9pm at Blanton Museum, Brazos and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. blantonmuseum.org

February 2 - February 7

Conversation Cafe - Drop in for open, public dialogue on a variety of topics. Every third Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Hampton Branch Austin Public Library at Oak Hill, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. 512-9749900 cityofaustin.org/library. FREE Classes and meditation - with Western Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Ingchug. Every Sunday at 9:30am at Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel Lane, 78745. Everyone welcome. Spiritual counselling by appointment. Call for free brochure. 916-4444. meditationinaustin.org. Sisters in Crime Heart of Texas Chapter - Meets monthly on the second Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Recycled Reads (part of the Austin Library system) 5335 Burnet Rd www.hotxsinc.org. VFW Post 4443 meeting - Meets on first Tues. of month from 7-8:30pm at 7614 Thomas Springs Road in Oak Hill. Members and potential members are encouraged to be there around 6pm to gather for dinner. There is no cost. The Oak Hill Rotary Club - Meeting the first two weeks each month for lunch on Thursday at Johnny Carinos on Brodie and then join us for social/networking events the other weeks as posted on our website.

February 16 - February 18

Circle C Area Democrats - 6:308:30pm Cathy Herzog, a volunteer with two Austin-based organizations that work to help victims of human trafficking, Allies Against Slavery and Survivors of Trafficking Empowerment Program (STEP) at Refugee Services of Texas, will be featured speaker at Santa Rita in the Escarpment Village. Meets on second Mondays of month. For information:circle careademocrats.org.

Riverdance: 20th Anniversary Tour - Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day. The Long Center 701 W. Riverside Drive (512) 457-5100 thelongcenter.org

Toastmasters Groups - Build leadership and communication skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Visitors welcome. Tejas Toastmasters: 288-7808/ tejastoastmasters. org. Meets every Mon. at 6 pm at IHOP, 1101 S. Mopac. South Austin

Delbert McClinton - 8pm the Paramount Theatre 719 Congress Avenue 512.472.5470 austintheatre.org

New York Polyphony - 8pm “Even though there are only four voices at work, they are as clear as a moun-

Woodworkers Club of Austin 7pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the training room at Seaton Hosp SW, on FM 1826 We are a non profit org. and make toys etc for charity. Call Bill at 512-288-3252 Free

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting - Bannockburn Baptist Church room 103 Every Wednesday, 7pm - 8:30pm Anne Slater 512-215-9719 for more info

Sunday, February 7

No Bad Days Open Mic - 7pm at Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W., Spicewood.

Ongoing Events

Overeaters Anonymous - Fridays at 8pm open meeting. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! Unity Church of Austin, 5501 W. US Hwy 290, Service Rd. Vicki (512) 925-7854 or Candy (432) 349-1512

January 22 - March 5

Sunday/Fundays - Every first Sunday of the month the Neill-Cochran House Museum will be open to the public for free from 1pm - 4pm 2310 San Gabriel St. 512-478-2335 nchmuseum.org

Mondays

Community Clubs & Events Toastmasters: meets first and third Tuesday at noon at ACC South Austin Campus, 1820 W. Stassney Lane. Phone 443-7110 or 288-7808. Oak Hill Toastmasters: meet every Thursday from 6:45-8pm at Western Hills Church of Christ, 6211 Parkwood Drive. Open to ages 18 & up. 956494-4809 / oakhill.freetoasthost.biz Alzheimer’s Caregiver SupporGroup - 2nd Wednesday of the month at noon at Arveda Alzheimer’s Family Care, 11013 Signal Hill Drive, 78737. Anyone caring for a loved-one with dementia and needing support is invited. RSVP to 512637-5400 and feel free to bring your own lunch. www.arvedacare.com. Senior Luncheon Program - Seniors (over 60) meet at 8656 Hwy. 71 W, Bldg A, next to JP bldg every Tues, Wed and Thurs from 10am2pm. Transportation available. Call 512-854-2138 for more info. Oak Hill Neighborhood Planning Contact Team - OHNPCT’s next meeting will be: January 27, 2016 6:30pm at the ACC Pinnacle Campus, 10th Floor Board Room. www. ohnpct.org. MOMS Club of Austin - Are you a stay at home mom looking for support, daytime activities and other moms like you? The MOMS® Club of SW Oaks/Oak Hill offers all that and more. You can find us on Meetup at www.meetup.com/MOMSClub-of-Austin-SW-Oaks/ Southwest Networking Group (SWING) - meets for breakfast at Waterloo Ice House, Slaughter Ln. & Escarpment Blvd., 9600 Escarpment Blvd.. 8-9:30am. Bring business cards. For more info call 4829026 or 921-4901. Thursdays. South Austin AARP Chapter 2426 - Tom Bauer will talk about leadership styles and best practices, 1pm - 4pm at South Austin Senior Activity Center, 3911 Manchaca Rd. Free. Meets on third Wednesday of the month. For more info call Mary at 280-8661. www.southaustinaarp.org. OHBPA Meeting - (Oak Hill Business Professionals Association). Meets every first Thursday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at Mandola’s Italian Market, 4301 W. Wm. Cannon $15. ohbpa.org. Hill Country Republican Women -- meets second Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm at Santa Rita in Escarpment Village. For more information: http://www.hillcountryrw.org/ or call Deborah Penn at (512) 288-2054. Creative Arts Society - Meets on first Wed. of month (except Jan.,July, Aug.) at ACC Pinnacle, 10th floor, faculty lounge. 6pm networking. 7pm program. All artists and art enthusiasts are welcome. creativeartssociety.org 288-0574.

ALS Caregivers Support Group Group will meet from 12:15 to 2:15 pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday afternoons of each month, at the Yarborough branch (2nd Tues) and the Twin Oaks branch (4th Tues) of the Austin Public Library. FREE Contact: Jinji Willingham (512) 350-8505 Retired Austin Travelers - a group for people who love to travel. Regular meetings are held at the Oak Hill Library 5124 Convict Hill Rd. More information & directions can be found at the web site, ratsonline.org. South Austin Civic Club - Dedicated to making South Austin a better place to live, work and conduct business by advoacting for issues that affect the quality of life in South Austin. Monthly luncheons are at 11:30 on the 2nd Tuesday at Red Lobster 3815 S. Lamar. For info contact: Linda Clarke at 512-899-2120.

New Events February is Love Your Locals Month - All month long! Customers can help drive this economic engine by choosing to shop locally. When this happens, we all benefit, both culturally and economically. January 31 - February 16 AISD Celebrates 2016 Youth Art Month - Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm; Sat. 10 am-3pm; and Sun. noon-4pm More than 1,500 works of all kinds of art in an exhibit representing 113 elementary, middle and high schools. AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd. 512-414-4730 or kristen.marstaller@austinisd.org February 11 - February 29 Show the Love to Austin Artists in February - The City of Austin Economic Development Department is proud to announce the ATX Month of Love, a celebration throughout February of Austin-area visual artists including three public exhibitions and three public art opportunities. FREE La Peña Gallery, 227 Congress Friday, February 19 Grandparents Day - 10am - 4pm On the third Friday of every month, grandparents get 50% off the price of their admission when visiting with grandchildren. Hill Country Science Mill 101 S. Lady Bird Lane Johnson City, TX 78636 Saturday, February 20 Austin Herb Society Workshop - 9am - Noon members of the Austin Herb Society to learn how to save seeds and make your own seed bombs at “Seeds! Seed Saving + Seed Bombs!” Zilker Botanical Garden Center, 2220 Barton Spring Road. 512-971-8222 slcockreham@yahoo.com

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Outdoors & Fitness Ongoing Events Farmer’s Market at Sunset Valley - Locally grown fresh produce at Tony Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd. Saturdays from 9am-1pm. www. sfcfarmersmarket.org. Docent Tours of AMOA - Each Sat. & Sun. 1pm Docent-led tours of the recently restored 1916 Driscoll Villa, the intimate art exhibition Laguna Gloria Grounded and the historic gardens overlooking Lake Austin. Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress 512-495-9224 www.amoa.org. Texas Outdoor Women’s Network - Open to women of all ages interested in outdoor activities. fishing, kayaking, camping, hiking and more! No experience required. Free monthly meetings on fourth Tuesday of each month at 6pm at the LCRA Red Bud Complex, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd. . www.townaustin.org. Hill Country Outdoors- “Austin’s Most Active Outdoor, Sport an Social Club” Specializing in adventure with outdoor events such as hiking, camping, biking, road trips and rafting. hillcountryoutdoors.com. Westcave Preserve public weekend tours- Sats. and Sundays,

Ongoing Events

10am., noon, 2pm & 4, $5 adult/$2 child/$15 family. One mile hike into the canyon & back. Kids welcome w/ adult. No pets. For more info call (830)825-3442 westcave.org . Guided Hikes - Second Sat. & second Sun. of each month at 9am at Bright Leaf Natural Area, 4400 Crestway Dr., Hikes are usually 4 miles long and last about 2 hours. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own water. brightleaf.org Senior Safari Adventure - Tues. Fri., 1pm - 2:30pm Calling all Seniors (60+)Put on your walking shoes and join us as we stroll around the Zoo to meet and learn about some of our animals. Please bring bottled water as we do not have drinkable water on grounds. $5 caregiver $13 Senior 10808 Rawhide Trail (512) 288-1490 Nature Hike at McKinney State Falls - Free interpretive hikes to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna that can be seen at McKinney Falls. Hikes are offered the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month starting at 10am from the Smith Visitors Center. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and bring water. Hikes last approximately 1.5 hours. jeanneffia@gmail.com

New Events

Arts & Entertainment cont.

Thursday, February 4

New Events

Pint Night for a Cause - Relay For Life Fundraiser - 6:30pm eat and drink for a cause! 15% of proceeds from the entire day will go to the American Cancer Society (via the Relay For Life of Central Austin). Plus, Workhorse Bar and New Belgium Brewing are partnering to give away free pint glasses and swag (while supplies last)! Workhorse Bar (100 N Loop Blvd. East, Austin, TX 78751)

Thursday, February 4

Saturday, February 6

Choctaw Wildfire - 7pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net El Tule - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512-8994300 centralmarket.com Friday, February 5 Gary P. Nunn - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 4426189 or brokenspokeaustintx.com

Second Saturdays are for Families - $7 per family; $5 Member families. Noon-4pm at Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress Ave. Please RSVP to akichorowsky@amoa.org to give an idea of materials needed. 512-4959224 / www.amoa.org. Every Wednesday Thinkery Community Nights - 4pm - 8pm MAKE and DO together at Community Night! Every Wednesday the museum stays open late for families to discover new ideas and learn together. Enjoy the exhibits and educational programs facilitated by staff. Admission is by donation, with a suggested $1 dollar donation. Bilingual Storytime Wednesdays at 6 pm Thinkery At the Meredith Learning Lab 1830 Simond Ave. thinkeryaustin.org Homeschool Days at the Science Mill - Homeschool families and groups to join us on the second Wednesday of each month to explore the Science Mill. In addition to museum exhibits, we will offer special demonstrations and guests. Museum hours are 10am-4pm. Cost: $6 per student. 1 free educator per student. Additional adults are $8. No reservations required.Learning Labs will be offered at 11:30am and 1pm for an additional cost of $4 per student (limited space for Learning Labs). Storytime - Tuesdays & Wednes-

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Monday, February 8

HT Rams Season Opener - join Six Square - Austin’s Black Cultural District for the Huston-Tillotson Rams’ baseball season opener, double-header. he first game starts at 1:00pm at historic Downs Field, 2816 E. 12th Street, with the second game following at 3:00pm. There will be a special performance in between the game by musical guests Riders Against the Storm as well as food, drinks. You don’t want to miss this! Entrance to the games is free

3rd ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION NIGHT South Austin Moonlighters w/ Clay McClinton - - 8pm Mercer Street Dance 332 Mercer Street Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 858-4314 HallMercerstreetdancehall.com

and her friends as they indulge in a villa-full of zany antics! Scottish Rite Theater 207 W 18th St., Austin, Free parking immediately to the east, at 18th & Colorado.info@scottishritetheater.org 512-472-5436

Steely Dan Tribute - 9pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-8287636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Cari Hutson & Good Company - 8pm” at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Tomás and the Library Lady - This inspirational story suggests what reading — and self-respect — can make possible. On the Whisenhunt Stage Zach Theater 202 South Lamar 512-476-0541 zachtheater.com

Randall King Band - 8pm Armadillo Road - 10:30pm Poodies Hilltop Bar and Grill 22308 Hwy. 71 West 512-264-0318 poodies.net Two Tons of Steel - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 442-6189 or brokenspokeaustintx. com

January 29 - February 21 Narnia - Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Indoor Musical EmilyAnn Theatre & Gardens 1101 FM 2325 512-8476969 emilyann.org Saturday, February 6

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FUMP Family Music Festival 10am - 1pm Austin’s only music festival geared towards preschool-aged children. This fun, family-friendly event features live music, arts and crafts, games, photo booth, silent auction, and food all specifically designed with preschool-aged children in mind. First United Methodist Church, Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca St.

Michael Meyers - 8:30pm Mercer Street Dance 332 Mercer Street Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 858-4314 HallMercerstreetdancehall.coml Sunday, February 7 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - 6pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies. net

Tony Harrison - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 4426189 or brokenspokeaustintx.com Flatbed Ford Band - 8pm Canvass People - 10:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Small Houses and Da Costa 8pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

Weldon Henson - 8:15pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar (512) 4426189 or brokenspokeaustintx.com Wednesday, February 10

Jimmie Vaughn - 8:30pm Mercer Street Dance 332 Mercer Street Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (512) 858-4314 HallMercerstreetdancehall.coml

Hot Texas Swing Band - 6pm Central Market Cafe Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd 512-899-4300 Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars - 7pm The Rusty Mule 9201 Hwy 290 (512) 704-6416

Cascade Rye - 8pm Koe Wetzel & The ConvictsGrill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net

Saturday, February 13

Mardi Gras - 6pm - Grouchy like Riley 8pm - Austin Cajun Ace s10pm - Dan Holmes - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 2822586 evangelinecafe.com

Saturday, February 6

Roy Heinrich - 6pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com

Bill Kirchen & Sarah Brown 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe. com

Tuesday, February 9

Eve & the Exiles - 10pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Lane 512282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

Lissa Hattersley’s Trip Trio - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com

High Plains Jamboree - 6pm Central Market Cafe Westgate 4477 S. Lamar Blvd 512-899-4300

Carl Hutchens - 8pm - Poodies Hilltop Bar and Grill 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net

Kids Calendar days at the Hampton Library, 5125 Convict Hill Rd. Toddlers Fridays at 11am, . 892-6680. wiredforyouth.co

Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am - 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com

3 Chord Rodeo - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 4426189 brokenspokeaustintx.com Night Train - 8pm Satellite Bistro & Bar 5900 Slaughter Lane #400 512288-9994 satellitebistroandbar.com Paul Glasse - 7pm Evangeline Cafe 8106 Brodie Ln 512 282-2586 evangelinecafe.com Thursday, February 11 Derailers - 9:30pm Broken Spoke 3201 S. Lamar(512) 442-6189 brokenspokeaustintx.com Johnny Buck and the Gulftones 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512-264-0318 poodies.net Redd Volkaert - 6pm Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca 512-828-

White Ghost Shivers - 6:30 at Central Market Westgate4477 S. Lamar 512-899-4300 centralmarket.com Sunday, February 14 Sunday Gospel Brunch with the Purgatory Players - 11am - 1pm at Strange Brew 5326 Manchaca Rd 512-828-7636 strangebrewloungeside.com Denim on Denim Valentine’s Day Show - Noon - 3pm at Central Market Westgate 4477 S. Lamar 512899-4300 centralmarket.com Monday, January 18 Texas Songwriters Showcase: George Ensle Hosts Michael Hearne - 6:30pm Poodie’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 22308 Hwy. 71 W. 512264-0318 poodies.net

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Drippin’ Lowdown

Dripping Springs

Expansion plans brewing down Fitzhugh Road Interesting developments are growing at either end of Fitzhugh Road as a local brewery and a distillery both buy land to build bigger, more homegrown brewing/distilling operations. Jester King Brewery and Treaty Oak Distilling have each purchased large acreages near Dripping Springs with plans to grow many of their own ingredients and produce and sell more of their own products onsite. Talk of restaurants, wedding and event venues, and farming operations are also in the air. Though the two businesses are totally separate, the tandem decisions indicate a wave of the future for the area: production and consumption of artisan food and drink in bucolic

rural settings. Jester King Brewery has become a force-of-nature in its rural setting on Fitzhugh Road just west of Hwy 290. In its three years of existence, the producer of Belgian-style sour ales has become a darling of Austin “foodies” - with large crowds coming out for Laurel Robertson their weekend tasting room hours. The purchase of 58 acres surrounding their brewery

on Fitzhugh Road (just three miles off Hwy 290), will enable Jester King to preserve the rural character of their setting from (the inevitable) encroachment by subdivisions. Beyond merely maintaining an outdoor ambiance, owner Jeffrey Stuffing has far-ranging plans for the land: “We plan on using agriculture to support a farm-to-table restaurant, and livestock to support cheese making and cured meats. Wine making and distilling will come into the picture using fruit and grains grown onsite, and we’ll get honey from an apiary on the land. Onsite malting of barley and wheat, bread baking, coffee roasting, fermented vegetables, olives and olive

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Jester King Brewery’s purchase of 58 adjoining acres will be used to support a farm-to-table restaurant among other endeavors.

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Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts is proud to announce that the national tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC premiers February 23 – 28, 2016 at Bass Concert Hall. The brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien. This lavish new production launched this September at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, under the auspices of the Center Theatre Group, and will then tour North America for multiple seasons, playing multi-week and week-long engagements. BEN DAVIS (Broadway’s Violet, A Little Night Music, La Bohème) will play Captain Georg von Trapp and ASHLEY BROWN (Broadway’s Mary Poppins, NBC’s The Sound of Music) will play The Mother Abbess with MERWIN FOARD as Max Detweiler, TERI DALE HANSEN as Elsa Schraeder, DAN TRACY as Rolf and PAIGE SILVESTER as Liesl. The von Trapp children will be played by ERICH SCHUETT (Friedrich), MARIA KNASEL (Louisa), QUINN ERICKSON (Kurt), SVEA JOHNSON (Brigitta), MACKENZIE CURRIE (Marta) and AUDREY BENNETT (Gretl). And introducing Jack O’Brien’s brand new discovery, KERSTIN ANDERSON as Maria Rainer. A current student at Pace University, Ms. Anderson won the coveted role from hundreds who auditioned. This will be her first national tour. “I’ve always believed Maria was a “star-making” part, rather than the leading role we remember from the movies; so I went looking for someone with star-making magic,” says director O’Brien. “And in through the audition door one day walked Kerstin Anderson, still studying at Pace University in New York. She opened her mouth, she sang and the tears welled up in my eyes. If ever there were an enchanting young

woman standing on the brink of discovery — this was it! And now, the discovery is about to be all of ours!” The ensemble includes Carey Rebecca Brown, Ron Brown, Caitlin Burke, Christopher Carl, Kyla Carter, Austin Colby, Daniella Dalli, Elisabeth Evans, Donna Garner, Meghan Hales, Adam Hill, Jenavene Hester, Jeremy Lanuti, Darren Matthias, Kelly McCormick, Julia Osborne, Andrea Ross, Brent Schindele and Jim Schubin. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. This new production is directed by Jack O’Brien (credits include: Hairspray, The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Coast of Utopia), and choreographed by Danny Mefford (Fun Home, The Bridges of Madison County and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson). Continued on page 19

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp Directed by JACK O’BRIEN Premiering at Bass Concert Hall February 23 – 28, 2016

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Gazette Sports: Austin • Bowie • Crockett Student Athlete Spotlight Whitney Johnson by Patrick Olson Wednesday morning Whitney Johnson signed a letter of intent to continue her soccer career at Houston Baptist University. “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve always dreamed of playing college soccer,” Johnson said. She will join close friend and Bowie softball player Amber Lotz, who will also extend her athletic career at the Western Athletic Conference school. Whitney’s teammate, Kyleigh Lugo, signed on Wednesday to play soccer at St. Edward’s University. “She definitely has a strong work ethic on the field,” Bowie girls’ soccer coach Carrie Hoffman-Howell said of the attacking midfielder who scored the lone Continued on next page

Whitney Johnson, Bowie

Bryan Cerna

Led by 25 points from Kianna Ray, the Lady Dawgs built a 21-11 lead after one period and limited the Eagles to a mere eight points in the second quarter.

Bowie girls need to win two more by Patrick Olson The Bowie girls’ basketball team defeated Akins 74-56 on Friday, but lost at Hays 56-44 on Tuesday, and must now defeat Lake Travis and Del Valle in the two final regular season contests in order to clinch a fourth

straight district championship. Led by 25 points from Kianna Ray, the Lady Dawgs built a 21-11 lead after one period and limited the Eagles to a mere eight points in the second quarter. Savannah Ralph finished with eleven points and Amber Lotz

contributed ten points. With the score tied entering the fourth quarter, Hays and Bowie were scoreless in the first three minutes of the final period. The Rebels then converted interior baskets Continued on next page

by Patrick Olson Operating on the front line as a wing and a forward, Bryan Cerna provides an offensive threat for the Crockett boys’ soccer team. He earned an offensive player of the year award as a sophomore, and made the first team all-district as a junior. “His touch is phenomenal,” coach David Dupont said. “He’s been our leading scorer for two years. His character is impeccable. Even when he’s on the sideline, he never stops playing because he starts coaching.” Born in El Salvador, Bryan moved to Austin at an early age and attended Martin Middle School where he also produced points playing point guard for the basketball team. His older brother William played soccer

Bryan Cerna, Crockett at Akins and his younger brother Alvaro presently competes on the Cougars’ junior varsity continContinued on next page

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Bowie girls need to win Continued from p. 12

and Bowie was forced to foul in an effort to rally during the game’s final minutes. “They had four kids in double figures (scoring) and we didn’t,” Bowie coach Vickie Benson

said afterward. The Dawgs now host the Cavaliers on Friday at 7:30 p.m. before closing out the regular season at Del Valle next Tuesday with tip off set for 7 p.m. Right: Action from the Akins win.

Student Athlete Spotlight Continued from p. 12

Whitney Johnson goal of the game in Bowie’s 1-0 triumph over Del Valle Monday night. “She gives it everything she’s got.” Whitney’s younger sister Morgan competes on the Bowie junior varsity soccer club. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Whitney moved to Austin as a sophomore, but suffered an ankle injury and missed the 2013-14 season. She acknowledges the injury strengthened her resolve to continue pursuing athletic endeavors. “Going through it made me stronger as a player,” Johnson added. “Also, my family has always been there for me.” The eldest of two girls born to Douglas and Denise

Bryan Cerna

Continued from p. 12 gent. Mathematics instructor Mrs. Reed is Bryan’s favorite teacher at Crockett. “She used to push me a lot,” Cerna stated. “The things I didn’t understand, she knew the right way to explain them. She made math easier for me.” Following his first year at Crockett on the freshman soccer team, Cerna decided to slim down after gaining weight up to nearly 200 lbs. “I started

Johnson, Whitney intends to pursue a degree in either biology or athletic training at HBU. Anatomy and physiology instructor Mrs. McCormick is Whitney’s favorite teacher at Bowie. “Even outside of the classroom, she is interested in you as a person,” Johnson said. “She makes it easy to connect.” Whitney also competes on the club team Lone Star with current Austin High players Micah Stennfeld and Meredith Curran. After soccer season is over, Whitney plans to follow in her father’s footsteps and continue competing athletically for Bowie this spring. “My dad ran track in college at Central Michigan,” said the senior student athlete who may run for Bulldogs track contingent.

training every day and eating fruits and vegetables,” he confided. After getting to 140 lbs, he embarked on his breakout second season with the brown and gold. Coaches Alex Olivares and Dupont have been a positive influence for Cerna. “Work hard and never give up,” Bryan replied when asked what advice he may have for younger pupils aspiring to compete at the varsity level in high school. “There could be a downturn like an injury, but be sure to stay focused.”

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Religious Services ANGLICAN

St. Philip’s Anglican Church 1408 W. 9th St, Austin. 78703 Fr. Gary Francis, Vicar Holy Communion 1928 Book of Common Prayer Sunday 11:00 am gkfrancis@suddenlink.net Traditional Anglican Worship

BAPTIST

Bee Cave Baptist Church 13222 Hwy. 71W (at Hwy. 620) (512) 263-5058 Pastor: Rev. Jim Roquemore Services: Sun. 10:45am & 6:30pm, Sunday School 9:30am Children’s church available Sun. am Wed. Prayer & Bible Study 7 pm First Baptist Church of Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd 78749 512) 288-7570 Pastor: Rob Satterfield Services: Sun. 10:50am & 6:00pm Bible Study Sun. 9:30am Thursday Abide student ministry 6:30pm www.fbcoakhill.org Oak Hill Primitive Baptist Church 11408 Camp Ben McCulloch Rd. Pastors: Richard Halbgewachs and mark Huffman Services: Sunday Prayer 9:00 am, Coffee Fellowship 9:30 am, Worship 10:30 am, Wednesday 7:00 pm www.oakhillpbc.org Scenic Hills Baptist Church 8305 Mowinkle Dr. (off Circle Dr.) (512)288-0244 Pastor Matthew Cox Adult and children’s Sunday School classes- 10am Sunday worship service- 11am Sunday evening service- 6pm Wednesday prayer and preaching service- 7pm More info found at- scenichillsbc.com

BAUTISTA

Iglesia Bautista Oak Hill 6907 Convict Hill Rd., 78749 Cell (512)828-9545/Home(512)719-4366 Pastor Leonel Flores Sr. Servicios Bilingües- Domingo: 9:45am- Escuela Dominical, 11 am- Adoración & Mensaje Miércoles: 7pm- Estudio Bíblico & Oración Música Tradicional y Contemporánea ¡Visitarnos!

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St. Catherine of Siena 4800 Convict Hill Rd. 78749 892-2420 Pastor Rev. Patrick Coakley Weekend Masses: Sat. 9am, 5pm vigil; Sun 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:15pm, 5pm Weekday Masses: Mon-Fri. 12noon, Sat. 9am, Tues & 1st Fri 7pm

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Western Hills Church of Christ 6211 Parkwood Drive 892-3532 www.whfamily.org westernhillsoffice@gmail.com Sunday Services:9am Bible Classes (all ages),10am Worship (with Children’s Church) Evening - groups & worship alternating weeks Wednesday: 7pm Worship, classes for all ages, 6pm Meal together We have an inspiring and Biblically rich worship service, a very active Youth Ministry and a growing Children’s Ministry! “We are... a place to believe, a place to belong, a place to call home”

COWBOY CHURCH

Cowboy Church of the Hill Country 120 Frog Pond Lane(4 miles west of Nutty Brown Road on Hwy 290) (512) 587-2242 Pastor: Jerry Kelley pastor@cowboychurchhc.com Services: Sunday 10 a.m. www.cowboychurchhc.org facebook.com/Cowboy ChurchHC info@ cowboychurchhc.org We do things the Cowboy way!

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St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Seeking the transformation of lives through sharing God’s love and grace 11819 So. IH-35 (exit #223, FM 1327; take north access road 1.1 mile) 512-282-5631 www.stalbansaustin.org Rector: The Rev. Erin Hensley Sunday Schedule: Holy Eucharist Rite II with Children’s Chapel at 9am* & 11:15am*, Choir at 11:15 service, Christian Education for All Ages 10:15 am* *We occasionally have Christian education at 9:30am and Holy Eucharist at 10:30am. Please check our website. St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church 8724 Travis Hills Dr. 78735 (between SW Parkway & Old Bee Caves) (512) 288-0128 www.stchristopher.net Rector: The Rev. Bo Townsend Services: Holy Communion at 10am Sundays; Children’s Chapel at 10 am Christian Ed. 9am (Sept. 10-May 20) Seeking God’s Truth, Sharing God’s Love St. Michael’s-South St. Michael’s Episcopal Church-New South Campus Meeting at Covington Middle School Auditorium, 3700 Convict Hill (1 block SW of Brodie & Wm. Cannon) 9:00 A.M. Worship, Sunday School, Nursery All are welcome around God’s table st-michaels.org

HINDU TEMPLE

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ISLAM

Masjid Ibrahim Islamic Center Religious Services/Youth & Children Activities 8521 Hwy 71W 78735 512-693-2924 Friday Sermon @ 1:00 PM Mosque open 7 days for 5 daily prayers Check Mosque website for prayer timings and weekend programs www.masjidibrahim.org Email: admin@masjidibrahim.org

LUTHERAN

Abiding Love Lutheran Church “Sharing God’s Love” 7210 Brush Country, 78749 (512)892-4040 Sr. Pastor:Lynnae Sorensen Assoc. Pastor: Brad Highum Sunday Services: 8:30am and 11am Education Hour: 9:45 am (for all ages) Children’s Center 892-2777 Director: Debbie Tonne Full & PT programs M-F, 7am-6pm Food Pantry- Mondays 1:00-3:00pm info@abidinglove.org www.abidinglove.org Bethany Lutheran Church “Where Jesus Meets His Friends” 3701 W. Slaughter (next to Bowie) 512-292-8778, info@bethanyaustin.com www.bethanyaustin.com Pastors: William B. Knippa and Martin D. Danner Services: 8 am traditional; 9:30 am blended; 11:00 am blended ACTS242 services: 11am and 5pm in the gym (contemporary) Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30am Preschool: Mon-Thurs Holy Cross Lutheran Church 4622 S. Lamar 892-0516 Rev. Magdalene Holm-Roesler, Pastor Services: 10:00 am Sunday Study Hour: 9:00 am Sunday Fellowship & Coffee after services Adult and Children’s Sun. School www.hclcaustin.org You’re always welcome here. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 10408 Hwy 290 West (4 miles from the “Y” in Oak Hill) 512-288-2370 info@ConnectwithJesus.org www.Mt.OliveAustin.org Pastor Paul Meyer Services: 8 am traditional and 10:30 am contemporary. Education Hour: 9:15-10:15 am Preschool: 18 months to Pre-K, Preschool Phone: 512-288-2330 Full and part-time hours. Risen Savior Lutheran Church-WELS 2811 Aftonshire Way 78748 512-280-8282

Rev. Bilas Glaeske, interim pastor Services: Sunday Worship— 9:30am Sunday School/Bible Classes for all ages, Sunday— 11:00am¡ www.risensavioraustin.net

METHODIST

Oak Hill United Methodist Church 7815 Hwy. 290 W. 78736 288-3836 Rev. Jim Roberts, Rev. Pam Sheffield, and Rev. Katy Fitzhugh Services: Sunday 8:45, 10 & 11:15am (Interpreted for the deaf at the 10 and 11:15am services) Wednesday ReCharge service 6:15pm Sunday School: 10 & 11:15am Children’s Sunday School: 8:45, 10 & 11:15am, Youth group: 5pm www.oakhillumc.org open hearts, open minds, open doors! Manchaca United Methodist Church Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors! 1011 FM 1626 (SE corner of FM 1626 & Manchaca Rd) www.ManchacaUMC.org; office@ ManchacaUMC.org; 512.282.7274 Pastors: Rev. Laura Adam, Rev. Tracey Beadle Sunday Schedule: 8:30 am – Traditional Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary. 9:45 am - Sunday School; adult, youth and children. 11:00 am - Traditional Worship and Hymns in the Sanctuary. 11 am - Life on the Road - Casual Praise Service in the Family Life Center 5 pm - High School & Middle School youth programs Wednesday Worship: 6:00 am Individual Prayer and Meditation with Communion

NON - DENOMINATIONAL

Austin Ridge Southwest 7416 Hwy 71 W, 78735 512-288-8000 Worship services: 9:15 and 11:00 Children’s Ministry: 9:15 and 11:00 Middle/High School 6 pm www.austinridge.org Grace Vineyard Church Meeting at Patton Elementary, 6001 Westcreek Dr. Austin, TX 78749 Phone: 832-754-9200 Lead Pastor: Scott Hatch Sunday Service: 10:00 am www.gvcaustin.org Grace happens here. We are a passionate community where non-religious people can connect with God and learn to follow him in every aspect of life. Hope in the City 4407 Monterey Oaks Blvd, 78749 Phone; 512-892-4673 Senior Pastor: Britt Tucker Sun. Service 10:15 am www.hopeinthecity.org We value loving God, loving one another and loving Austin and the Nations.

LifeAustin 8901 W Hwy 71 78735 Phone: 512-220-6383 Lead Pastor: Randy Phillips Sun. Services: 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 am Wed Services: 7 pm Life University, 7 pm Student Life LifeAustin is a Bible Church - a cosmopolitan community of healing and hope. We are all about connecting people to Christ and to each other.

ORTHODOX

St. Sophia Orthodox Church 225 Rose Dr. in Dripping Springs Fr. Peter Smith, Pastor 512) 638-0721 / pcmsmith@hotmail. com (Fr. Peter’s email) www.stsophiachurch.us Services: Sundays- 8:45 a.m. Orthros (Matins) & 10 a.m. Divine Liturgy- Weds- 7p.m. Daily Vespers or other special services according to the season Saturdays- 5:45 pm. Ninth Hour & 6:00 pm Great Vespers and Confession Special feast day services as an-nounced All services are in English and visitors are always welcome. The Orthodox Church is the original, historic, pre-denominational Church of the New Testament. Please join us for worship soon!

PRESBYTERIAN

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church 5226 W William Cannon 78749 Pastor James Capps Assoc. Pastors Michael Killeen, Britta Dukes Worship Schedule: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

UNITY

UNITY of Lake Travis is here! The new congregation, led by the Rev. John Connor & Rev. Bonnie Connor, meets Sundays at 10:30AM at the Old Bee Cave Schoolhouse, 13333 Texas Hwy 71, Bee Cave TX. (Located behind Shops at the Galleria, next to the Bee Cave fire station.) Visit facebook.com/unitylaketravis for more information, or email John@ReverendConnor.com. UNITY is a positive, accepting path for spiritual living, based in the teachings and example of Jesus.

Unity of Austin

5501 West Hwy 290– Monterey Oaks exit www.unitychurchaustin.org Information - unity@unitychurchaustin. org and 512-892-3000 Inspiration Line Recorded Daily Uplift– 512-892-3010 Senior Minister – Rev. Anna Shouse, Ph.D. Sunday Celebration – 11 AM; Activities

throughout the week Unity of Austin is open-hearted, positive, progressive, joyful, and welcoming to all people —committed to studying, teaching, and living the Unity principles of universal Christ Consciousness expressed through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We believe that developing spiritual maturity results in creative abundant lives, families, communities, and a peaceful world.

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Drippin’ Lowdown, cont. from p. 10 oil, composting, dairy farming and horticulture are all aspiration of ours, too. We seek to create a location where virtually everything we make comes from the land around us. Finally, our vision includes small-scale lodging for guests, a wedding and event space, nature trails, farmers markets, art fairs, and an education center on fermentation and sustainable farming.” Whew! Coming from anyone else, those plans might sound too ambitious. But Jester King is accustomed to challenges. They craft their 58 varieties of farmhouse ales using native yeasts (gathered off wild plants and the cold night winter air) and frequently incorporate regional fruits and vegetables into the recipes. “Farmhouse brewing means using our natural surroundings to create beer that’s inextricably linked to a particular time and place,” Jeffrey explains. By using native yeasts captured from the local environment, “we never make the same beer twice,” he says. “We control the temperature - and otherwise, let nature take its course.” To taste the amazing results of their beer terroir, you’ll need to make it out to the brewery. Seventy percent of Jester King’s production of beer is sold onsite on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The rest of their production is available at local restaurants, taverns and shops on a limited basis. As they say on every bottle: “We brew what we like, drink what we want, and offer the rest to those who share our tastes.” *** Treaty Oak Distilling bought 27 acres

at the west end of Fitzhugh Road two years ago and moved their established distilling operation from north Austin to the old Ghost Hill Ranch. They cleared the land (without cutting down a single oak tree, they’re proud to point out) and transformed two existing barns into a Gift Shop/ Tasting Room and Rickhouse/Bar. They constructed a large new distillery building where they produce their line of seven spirits: two vodkas, two gins, two rums, and a bourbon. Both the rums are made entirely from scratch (“grain-to-glass”) onsite. Plans are in progress to add a brewery to their distilling operation. A Ghost Hill Event Center is also on the drawing board, to be located amidst a grove of 15 stately oak trees. In the meantime, a food trailer tests creative, yet comforting recipes to crowds on the weekend to find favorites that will end up on the Ghost Hill menu. Besides entertaining their weekend visitors, owner Daniel Barnes intends that the Ranch should educate them on the fine art and sublime science of distilling. They offer tours of the large distillery and fill the Rickhouse/ Cocktail Bar with row upon row of wooden casks - creating a feeling of total distillery immersion. At the bar, artisan cocktails are on tap (my favorite was a house-made smoky citrus soda mixed with Treaty Oak Antique Gin), along with homemade non-alcoholic beverages (sarsparilla, vanilla bean soda, cold-brew coffee, and Alice’s Sweet Tea). The Tasting Room at the front of the property

serves Treaty Oak’s seven spirits straight-up, and sells bottles to-go. Outdoors, a play area for kids and adults has a bocce ball court, games of cornhole, horseshoe and washer pits, swings, a climbing dome, lots of balls and frisbees, and acres of open land for running and playing. A dog park is in the plans. Live music on the weekends can be enjoyed around the compound, and there’s room for dancing near the bandstand in the Rickhouse. *** And speaking of dancing - Valentines weekend musical lineups for Mercer Street Dancehall (Dripping Springs) and Luckenbach dancehall are stellar this year! On January 13, Jimmy Vaughn makes his third appearance at Mercer Street Dancehall, followed the next night (February 14) by Asleep at the Wheel. Tickets are pretty sure to sell out in advance for both performances - so get yours by visiting mercerstreetdancehall.com. Luckenbach’s 41st annual Valentines Hug In dances feature Dale Watson on Friday, Feb 12 and Gary P. Nunn on Saturday, Feb 13. The Hug In is a tradition at Luckenbach, with camping available for the weekend’s revelries and entertainment. Los Lobos + TexManiacs play Sunday evening, Feb 14 - so you may want to make the weekend an incredible musical memory by attending all three evenings! Advance tickets are available online at luckenbachtexas.com and are highly advised.

immediate response to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive training program AND must be accompanied on a series of call outs before they can begin taking calls on their own. The monthly requirement is 4 fourhour shifts per month (16 hours). During these shifts, volunteers are “on-call” and must be prepared to respond to a request for assistance immediately. Volunteers must be of excellent moral standing and have

the sensitivity required to provide effective assistance to those in crisis. Volunteers must be 21 or older, have a reliable vehicle and have a working cell phone. They must also be able to attend the required three week training (Mondays 6pm-9pm, Thursdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm for three consecutive weeks). For more information, go to www. tcsheriff.org/victim-services or contact the Lindsey Cunningham at lindsey.cunningham@co.travis. tx.us or 512- 854-48492.

New City ordinance resource now available online A complete list of the City of Austin’s Code of Ordinances can now be found at a new, easier to remember link: austintexas.gov/citycode. In addition to ordinance information, users will also find a wide range of criteria manuals from building to transportation. Printed copies of the Austin Code and manuals are also available for purchase on the site.

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Police unveil mental health crisis program Continued from p. 1

911 call that will alert the dispatcher that a specialized response is called for. For families and others who are experiencing a first crisis with a loved one, the situation can feel chaotic and overwhelming and they may not understand the importance of stressing that mental health is the issue. Two CIT officers and Karen Ranus, Executive Director of the Austin chapter of NAMI have a 45-minute presentation that can educate the community on best ways to respond in a mental health crisis. The presentation is not just for family members, but can be useful in situations involving neighbors, friends or co-workers also. The presentation had its initial rollout to

a NAMI group in October and got “a great response” according to Ranus. Now they are getting the word out that they are available to give the presentation to organizations and community and faith-based groups. Information relayed during the presentation includes: what is a crisis; what triggers it; how can you prevent a crisis; and, what to expect when you make that 911 call. Attendees will get a handout to help with crisis planning that goes over triggers and warning signs and gives tips on coming up with a crisis plan including having a Psychiatric Advance Directive (PAD). A PAD is a legal document giving “specific instructions or preferences regarding future mental health treatment, in preparation for the possibility that

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“We are riding a wave of change about mental health. “People are now more comfortable talking about it and they are hungry for this information. We need to get people and families out of isolation where they are far more vulnerable.”

- Karen Ranus, Executive Director of the Austin chapter of NAMI

the person may lose capacity to give NO information about the situa- at 512-854-3450. For families and partners of or withhold informed consent to tion/individual unless you inform treatment during acute episodes of them. The goal of the Austin Police loved ones who are living with Department is always the peaceful mental illness, NAMIAustin offers psychiatric illness.” many resources including support In addition, the presenters will resolution of crisis situations.” “We are riding a wave of change groups and their free 12-week be handing out large refrigerator magnets that have a 911 checklist on about mental health,” said Ranus. Family-to-Family course taught by it that lists the vital information that “People are now more comfortable trained teachers who are themselves needs to be imparted when one has talking about it and they are hungry family members of people with mento make the 911 call. At the bottom of for this information. We need to get tal illness. A 12-week course meeting the checklist is the following advice: people and families out of isolation at Austin Oaks Hospital at 1407 “Keep in Mind: When you call 911, where they are far more vulnerable.” West Stassney starts next Monday, are interested February you are asking a law enforcementOak Hill Groups Gazette that October 4- October in 17, 2012... 23 8. More information can professional to come to your home hosting this presentation can call be found at www.namiaustin.org. to resolve a crisis. They will have the CIT Unit main phone number

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Leash-free dog park for Circle C park Continued from p. 3

the three miles of nature trails in the Circle C Metropolitan Park. Stefan said, “It would be great to allow them to interact with other dogs in an area designated as an off-leash area. Pat and I would definitely use it.” Ginger Jasinski of Beckett thinks the proposed leash-free park is a great idea. She told the Gazette, “We badly need an off-leash dog park in this part of town. The closest fenced dog parks that I can find are at Riverside and in Bee Cave. Dogs need to run—and they can’t run on a leash.” Because one of Jasinski’s dogs gets carsick, longer drives to the current leash-free parks are problematic. She said she would help build the new park if that will help make it a reality. Kathy Carroll owns a Cocker Spaniel, but is unsure she would use a leash-free park because she is concerned about unmonitored

larger dogs. Jasinski, thinking along the same lines, would like to see the dog park divided so that small dogs would have their own safe environment. Connie Sterritt of the Villages of Western Oaks says she has been active in recommending an enclosed dog park at Dick Nichols Park on Beckett Road. She said, “I will rally for anything that is safe and enclosed for this area. According to my neighborhood board, there would be a lot of support from this whole area for this project.” John May, also a resident of the Villages of Western Oaks, believes both Circle C Metropolitan Park and Dick Nichols Park would be good locations for off-leash dog parks. He said, “I would use either location— absolutely—as would many others. I do not believe there is another leash-free area in the Oak Hill area at all and one is badly needed for

our community.” (Several dog owners pointed out that LifeAustin Church on Highway 71 near Covered Bridge has a fenced in dog park, but it is fairly small.) May hopes that if the community has a fenced-in leash-free area, that fewer people will be letting their dogs run loose in other, less appropriate areas. Several people wondered about adequate parking. Some suggested amenities such as simple agility equipment and a wash area to help clean off muddy paws before the car ride home. Those interested in a leash-free park are invited to attend the workshop to participate in its creation. For additional information regarding the public meeting or on the Circle C Metro Park Off-Leash Area, contact D’Anne Williams at 512974-9456 or circlecparkoffleasharea@austintexas.gov.

Pet Page The Austin Animal Center will be closed Feb. 17 Continued from p. 7

in shelters. Also, the staff will be discussing process changes and improvements to enhance shelter operations on a daily basis. The Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop, is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www. austinanimalcenter.org, contact 3-1-1, call 512-978-0500 or visit www.facebook.com/austinanimalservices for daily animal updates. About Austin Animal Center Austin Animal Center is the largest no-kill municipal animal shelter in the United States, providing shelter to more than 17,000 animals each year and animal protection services to all of Austin and Travis County. The Austin Animal Center is an open-intake facility where lost and surrendered animals from all of

Travis County in need of shelter are accepted regardless of age, health, species or breed. The goal of the

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Bowie vs Austin? Continued from p. 1

then face a Vista Ridge team led by former Austin High coach Rodney Vincent, after the Raiders reached the Class 5A state semifinals last year. Following a continuation of the annual showdown against the state finalist Chaparrals, Bowie will venture three hours north for an imposing road encounter with Abilene Cooper, a 2015 Region I semifinalist team. Bowie will scrimmage consistently powerful Converse Judson, a state semifinalist club last year, and nearby Crockett to prepare for an arduous non-district campaign. Crockett will face Akins, Gonzales, Marble Falls and Burnet before hosting Austin High in the fifth week of the season. “I think the addition of Austin High is super,” Crockett athletic coordinator/ head football coach John Waugh enthusiastically stated. “From the football perspective it’s good. In all of our sports, it’s going to enhance the competitiveness throughout the district. That’s a positive thing.” The Cougars will scrimmage an as yet determined foe at Burger on August

13th at 10 a.m. before a scrimmage against Bowie at Burger on Thursday, August 18th at 10 a.m. Waugh emphasized schedules are tentative until February 19th pending any appeals by schools following the UIL declaration. High school baseball begins in three weeks and Bowie baseball coach Sam Degelia regrets the demise of the Bulldogs versus Maroons battles. “Austin High has always had a good sports program and they will continue to have one even though they are in a new district,” said the Bowie skipper. “The rivalry between Bowie and Austin High will definitely be missed. When these two schools play each other you can always count on a great game. Both schools are considered South Austin, both schools are very competitive, both are well coached, both have good kids and both schools don’t like to lose to each other. So that’s a perfect combination for an old fashioned rivalry.” And so it was, but unless something changes, the fat lady has sung for this longtime high school rivalry between friends and teammates who grew up together in Oak Hill.

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