So much of what we have and celebrate in Wells Branch came from this man’s hard work and inspiration. Our community would not be what it is today had we not had Chuck here to lead us.
WBNA Easter EggSaturday, April 16, 10:30am | Come Early!
The Homestead at KF Park | 2106 Klattenoff Dr.
Hop into Spring! Join your friends, neighbors and The Easter Bunny, himself, at the annual Wells Branch Easter Egg Hunt. “Hunts” will be by age group and begin at 10:30am. Plan to come early and visit with the Easter Bunny or have fun at our craft table.
We are thrilled to be able to bring back the traditional Easter Egg Hunt. Last year, we hosted the Bunny Hop Along as a drive through event. That was our first post-pandemic event. While it was a huge hit with the kids, we’re excited to be back! Since it’s been 3 years since a traditional hunt, please review the event guidelines.
This is a community event and ALL Wells Branch residents and their invited guests are welcome. We want to remind everyone to be respectful and allow all of the children to have enough space and time to safely collect eggs. No yelling, stealing eggs, reaching under the tape and filling baskets before we start, or busting down the tape and charging ahead before your age group is called. We need parents to set the example. We’ve added a second group for the little guys as that had an issue a few years ago. ONE parent will be allowed in to help with the two youngest age groups (0-18mos & 18mos-3yrs.) We ask that you respect this restriction. All other age groups must hunt on their own. Feel free to coach ahead of time. There will be 7 minutes between “hunts” to allow parents of multiple children to navigate the crowds. Please, only allow your children to hunt with their respective age group. If for some reason, your child ends up without many eggs, please approach any of our WBNA volunteers in bunny ears, they will have extra goodies.
Last, but not least, please remember that this event is put on by volunteers. We spend weeks getting ready and usually stuff 8,000-10,000 eggs (if you are wondering, yes we recycle those eggs.) It’s no small feat. So, if a volunteer asks something of you, please be respectful of their requests.
We love our neighbors and our community. We’re asking for everyone’s help in advance in creating an enjoyable experience for all involved. Please help us and remember to recycle your eggs before you leave.
We need volunteers to help things run more smoothly. Anyone whose kids have aged out of the hunt, or older teens who need service hours, we would be so appreciative of your time! Please contact us for more information at info@wbna.us.
Easter Egg Hunt RULES:
Those of you who’ve attended our hunts in the past know we have very few rules, but we do ask parents to follow those rules and be courteous and respectful of your neighbors so that all of our children may enjoy the hunt.
Age Groups:
0-18mos & 18mos-3yrs
*Only 1 parent per child in egg hunting area
*Watch out for potential choking hazards
4-6yrs • 7-9yrs • 10-12yrs
* No parents allowed in egg hunting area
BE ON TIME (early is better) AS THE “HUNTS” GO QUICKLY • Wait until your age group is called • Check all eggs for prizes • Let a volunteer know if there’s an issue • Recycle your eggs with the WBNA • MOST of ALL, Have FUN!
The Easter Bunny will be available for photos beginning at 10:00am and will stay until everyone has had a chance to talk to him.. Photos will be posted to an album on the WBNA Facebook page or you’re welcome to use your own camera.
Extreme Clean is a collaboration of the Wells Branch Neighborhood Association (WBNA) and Wells Branch MUD. This service is offered twice a year to Wells Branch residents who live within the Wells Branch MUD Utility District. If you pay your water bill to the MUD, you are considered “In-District”. Please take a moment to read the list of items accepted or CLICK HERE to download a printable map.
NOT ACCEPTED at this location: oil based paints, stains, thinners, motor and cooking oil, gasoline, chemicals/pesticides, or car batteries
NOT ACCEPTED: packing peanuts, and Styrofoam attached or glued to other materials, like cardboard or plastic fi lm
Creams, liquids, ointments and pet medication will NOT be accepted.
Carbon paper, colored paper, computer paper, fax paper, transparencies, post-it notes, window envelopes, glossy paper, invoice paper, laser print-outs, ledger paper, letterhead, stationary, NCR paper
Whether you are a business or a homeowner, you need to find a way to dispose of your commercial or residential waste. There are many options available, including dumpster rentals, roll-off containers, and skip bin. Mini skips cairns are a popular option for small businesses and homeowners who need to get rid of a moderate amount of waste. They are typically smaller than dumpsters and roll-off containers, making them easier to transport and maneuver. Mini skips can be used for a variety of waste materials, including construction debris, furniture, appliances, and yard waste. When choosing a skip bin in Cairns, it is important to consider the size of the skip, the type of waste you need to dispose of, and the delivery and pickup fees. You should also make sure that the company you choose has a good reputation and offers a reliable service.
The young men and women of our Wells Branch Venturing Crew have stepped up and offered to organize trailer transportation of larger items to the Extreme Clean event on April 9 for a minimum donation of $20. Please tip accordingly. All monies received will be used for future Venturing endeavors.
Transportation is limited to In-District residents only. Please schedule your pick up with Daniel White by 5pm, Friday, April 8. Text or email your name and address to Daniel at 512-413-0097 or danwhitewb@gmail.com.
(Donated items MUST be dropped off pre-sorted and labeled as volunteers will NOT be able to sort. Donations may come from both In-District and Out-of-District residents.
Austin Humanists at Work is in the process of reorganizing and is currently unable to accept donations. The WBNA will be collecting items for Gather-n-Give Connections instead. Immediate needs vary from month to month, please visit their website for current listing of needed items and to learn more about their program. www.gather-n-give.org
***All USED clothing MUST be donated to Easter Seals. Please mark accordingly.***
2606 Tracy Trail • 512-656-0654
Fertilizers • Pesticides • Fungicides • Herbicides
Items must be in sealed, labeled containers. Received product will be offered to Wells Branch residents for repurposing first. All items left will be transported to the Hazardous Waste Facility on Monday.
A select number of other hazardous materials may be accepted at the attendant’s discretion.
Wells Branch ECO Fair 2022April 3, 2022 | 1:00-4:00pm
Wells Branch Recreation Center | 3000 Shoreline
Please join the WB MUD, WBNA and a host of special eco-friendly vendors as we celebrate our amazing planet and discover new ways to better manage our precious resources.
The WBNA is showcasing the 4 R’s | Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Repurpose! Be sure to stop by the recycling section:
WOW!—and that’s just the recycling section. There’s more!
Water Conservation — The Wells Branch MUD will speak to water delivery, conservation and wastewater. There will be science-based presentations and educational demonstrations from dumposaurus.com/illegal-dumping-the-causes-reasons-effects-consequences-and-solutions who are the best in this field.
The Great Outdoors area is focused on the message “You are nature’s best hope.” There will be a lot to learn. Everything from native plants to urban forests and master naturalists. There are seed balls and ladybugs for the kids to take home, a free tree give away, and so more!
Energy — Solar Vendors will be on hand to share information on rooftop solar and battery solutions, costs and rebates. Oncor and Austin Energy will be onsite to speak to residential rebates and Energy Saving programs.
by Monica Koenig
Have you ever had this experience? One harmless little trip to the grocery store or one stop for take-out practically fills my entire trashcan with waste to toss or recycle. All this waste contributes to climate change, but, as I tell myself guiltily, it can be hard to feed a family from the grocery store without leaving an impressive pile of stuff to throw out. Many times I’ve thought, “I’d like to do something about all this trash, but it’s just the way it is. What can one little person do?” I’m delighted to say I’ve found a different way. A local company named Trashless calls itself the “milkman for everything.” The milk I order every week comes in glass jars that I set out again empty next week for return… like it’s 1950 and I’m Mrs. Cleaver. But with Trashless it doesn’t stop with milk… pantry items, produce, even meal kits and take-out are delivered in containers that get picked the up the next week and reused.
I’m particularly bothered by plastic waste, so I kept track of my trash and recycling for a few weeks and made notes about the products I buy that come packed in plastic. Now my family regularly buys tortillas from Trashless and there’s no plastic bag to put in the recycling. I buy a pound of spinach every week that comes in a box I return for reuse. Apples and potatoes come in cloth bags that get returned and reused. My Wells Branch neighbor, Natalie, also a Trashless customer, says, “I love reducing my waste and carbon footprint, the care Trashless takes in picking out high quality and ethically sourced foods, and how easy they make things by delivering right here in the neighborhood.”
I know Natalie because she comes by my house on Surrender Avenue to pick up her Trashless orders. My house is a Pick-Up Point…all the deliveries for our neighborhood arrive at my house and neighbors stop by to pick up their orders, no delivery fee required! Not only does it save money, one neighborhood Pick-Up Point allows deliveries to be made in fewer stops, using less fuel and lowering the carbon footprint of delivery.
Other zero-waste initiatives are always in the works at Trashless. The Trashless Reuse Army is a network of volunteers – including my neighbor Natalie – who collect ice packs, lightbulbs and dead batteries that will be picked up by Trashless and recycled or reused. From a program promoting reusable coffee cups to a new system to make take-out zero waste, Trashless really stands behind their mission. I’m glad to answer any questions you may have at monica.koenig@yahoo.com.
Just FYI, your donations of lightbulbs, batteries, or ice packs can be dropped off at Natalie’s, 2312 Klattenhoff Drive, or at my house, 2115 Surrender Avenue, which also serves at a Pick-Up Point for deliveries. Please visit www.trashless.com for more information.