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WBNA Pumpkin Patch
& Pumpkin Painting in the Park

Pumpkin Patch • Saturday, October 16 • 10am-1pm
Pick your pumpkin!  FREE!  In front of the Gazebo at KF Park
Pumpkin Painting at the Gazebo in KF Park
Admission: 1 canned good or $1 donation to St. Andrew’s Food Pantry

 

Pumpkin Painting has been a Wells Branch tradition for more than a decade with real pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.

It’s always a lot of fun and you get to take home a pumpkin to decorate for Fall!

The WBNA Calendar Photo Contest is back!

Attention:  The Deadline has been EXTENDED!  Please submit your entries by midnight, September 19th!  To view current submissions and vote on your favorites, please visit our Facebook Page.

The WBNA is excited to launch the 2022 Calendar Photo Contest.  We are so happy to be back!  The contest is open to the entire Wells Branch community (you must be a Wells Branch resident to enter.)  There are no age limits!  We’d love for our young photographers to share their talents.  This year’s entries will be displayed at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Drive, in the main lobby.

The 2022 contest theme is “Wells Branch: Community Spirit.”  Selected photos should reflect aspects of community spirit as seen through the events, people, and places within Wells Branch.  Get ready to capture and submit your favorite images of our wonderful neighborhood!

Be sure and vote for your favorite photos at the voting kiosk in the Rec Center lobby.  Visit the photo gallery often as the gallery is updated every few days with the latest images.  You may vote for 3 photos at a time.  Daily voting encouraged!

Basic Contest Guidelines:

  • Photo submission DEADLINE has been extended to September 19, 2021.
  • Each photographer may submit up to six photos.
  • At least 13 photos will be chosen – one for each month and one for the cover.
  • Winning month and cover photographers will receive a complimentary calendar and recognition on the WBNA  website, Facebook page, and in the WBNA Neighborhood News.
  • WBNA reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s).
  • The judging panel will be made up of WBNA Board members and others they appoint.
  • WBNA shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion.  All decisions made by the judges are final.
  • Winning photographers for the 2022 calendar contest will be notified by email no later than September 20, 2021.

Photo Requirements

  • 8″ x 10” size.  Landscape orientation only.
  • The submitting photographer is required to print each photo they submit.
  • No editing will be done by the WBNA.  All photos will be inserted into a white generic mat for display/judging.
  • Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (west of I-35, east of 1325 and between Howard Ln. and Grand Avenue Pkwy.)
  • Photos may be scenery, landscapes, people, places, events or activities.  It is the responsibility of the individual photographer to attain consent for photos of people.
  • Past or current photos may be submitted.

How to Submit Photos

  • Print up to six (6) photos per photographer and turn in to the main desk at the WB MUD Rec Center, 3000 Shoreline Dr., in an envelope clearly marked “WBNA Calendar Contest.”
  • Multiple entries may be included in one envelope.  However, each photo should be accompanied by a completed entry form.
  • Please fill out the online photo entry form to submit your images and print for inclusion in the packet.
  • Winners must submit a finished high resolution electronic image file.

For Complete Contest Rules, click HERE.

For the Official Entry Form, click HERE.

To Pre-Order your 2022 Calendar, click HERE.

Heat Stroke:  Know the Signs

Pflugerville Fire Dept./Travis County ESD No. 2

During hot and humid weather, your body has a harder time cooling.  When the body heats up too quickly to properly cool itself – or when too much fluid/salt is lost through sweating or dehydration – the victim may suffer heat exhaustion or heat stroke which is very serious.  Below are tips on preventing heat stroke, recognizing its symptoms, and first aid. And remember: never leave kids, pets, or disabled adults alone in parked cars … not even for a few minutes!  Have a safe and enjoyable summer everybody.

PREVENTING HEAT STROKE

  • Slow down! Reduce, cancel or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day
  • Even if you don’t feel thirsty, proactively bring and drink plenty of water (not very cold) or other non-alcoholic, decaffeinated fluids
  • Prevent sunburn through sunscreen, sunhats, and minimizing direct exposure to the sun; a sunburn reduces your body’s ability to cool down
  • Dress in lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight
  • Eat light, cool, easy-to-digest foods such as fruit or salad
  • Take a cool bath or shower
  • Spend time in air-conditioned locations
  • When the room temperature is hotter than 90°, don’t direct the flow of portable electric fans toward you because the dry, blowing air may further dehydrate you

HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS

  • Altered mental state or confusion
  • Hot, red, dry, or moist skin
  • One or more of these symptoms: dizziness, throbbing headache, nausea, shallow breathing
  • Rapid and strong pulse
  • Fainting or loss of consciousness
  • Body temperature 103°F or greater

FIRST AID FOR HEAT STROKE

  • Heat stroke is a severe medical emergency! Call 9-1-1 or get the victim to a hospital immediately
  • Get to a cooler setting, preferably air-conditioned
  • Do not give fluids
  • Reduce body temperature with cool cloths or a bath
  • Use a fan only IF the heat index is BELOW the high-90s

Wells Branch Free Vaccine Clinic

Friday, September 10 | 10am-2pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff

🚫STOP🚫 the spread of 🦠COVID-19🦠 and get 💉VACCINATED💉
The Travis County, Texas Mobile Vaccine Collaborative is partnering with the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association to provide a FREE vaccine clinic on Friday, September 10th!
You can make reservations online or simply WALK-IN!  It’s easy, it’s free, and it’s effective!
NOTE: Pfizer 1st shots, 2nd shots, and Booster shots* (*for those who qualify) as well as Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccinations are available.
For updated Booster qualifications, please see Reuters article: HERE
Hours: 10:00 am – 2:00pm | WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff Dr.
Walk-ins are welcome – or – make reservations online: CLICK HERE
Ofreciendo: GRATIS la vacuna de COVID-19. Johnson&Johnson o Pfizer 12 anos de edad o mayor
Hoario: 10:00am – 2:00pm
No se Requiere Cita!

To sign up in advance, follow the link below.  Once again, WALK-INS are welcome!

RESERVATIONS COVID 19 VACCINE CLINIC

Special thanks to Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea for reaching out to the WBNA and making this available to the Wells Branch Community!

Snap, Crackle, Pop!  The WBNA 4thFest Silent Auction is back with a bang!

The 2021 WBNA FourthFest Silent Auction is now online with dozens of exciting items already posted. We will be adding much more over the weekend. So please keep checking the site.
The goal of the FourthFest Silent Auction is to raise funds to support all the annual WBNA programs, as well as providing several educational, civic, and safety seminars for the residents throughout year. All proceeds will directly benefit the entire Wells Branch community.
The online auction is active NOW and runs through Friday, July 2nd at noon. We are also offering a Buy-It-Now option for every item, which allows you to make a generous donation and still get a great deal on your favorite items.
To view the WBNA FourthFest Silent Auction items please visit: https://www.32auctions.com/WBNA_2021_4THFEST_SA
Following the online auction we will host the final “live bidding session” during the Wells Branch MUD 4thFest celebration. This year, you’ll be able to preview all the items in person and place your final bids before and after the parade. Payment and pick up will follow, starting at 1:00pm.
Live final bidding:
Sunday, July, 4th • 9:00am – Noon
WB MUD Community Center at KF Park • 2106 Klattenhoff Drive.
Check back often to see all the new items and check on your bids. There are many wonderful food and entertainment gift cards, plus passes to local area attractions. Whether you bid online or come out on the 4th, we’re grateful for your support.
In addition to the gift cards, there are also service certificates, coupons for classes, and art work from local Wells Branch artists. Over the weekend we are going to add a special category called the WB Community Attic where you will find a treasure trove of bargains.
Once you create a 32auctions account, you will be assigned a bidder number and you can bid on auction items and/or give a donation to support WBNA. There will be a featured link for donations.
Bidding tip: Use the category feature to find just the right item, and then use the “star” and “heart” buttons to mark your favorites.
As a reminder, we were unable to raise funds last year, making this year’s auction twice as important. Please consider donating, every donation counts towards our goal and supports events for the entire community.
We hope to see you on the 4th!
The WBNA Board