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Legislative Update from Celia Israel, State Representative, HD-50

Fellow Texans,

I feel like Dorothy – back from the land of Oz . Only my Oz was the Texas House of Representatives. While there weren’t any REAL flying monkeys – there were definitely challenges. I resisted the temptation to drop a house on top of some of those who disagreed with me, and I opted for the more reasonable solution: work across party lines to get stuff done.

This was my first session as a member of the Texas House. We had 140 days to get as much done as possible. Thanks to my staff who prepared well before and during session, I had 15 hearings, 6 bills passed through the Texas House and 4 bills sent to Governor Abbott.

Since session ended last week, I have already had a couple of visits with constituents and advocates. It felt really nice to be back among people who just want to know ‘what did you all just do?’

Read below to see our summary of what we just did. Thank you for caring about working towards a better Texas. Continue reading Legislative Update from Celia Israel, State Representative, HD-50 →

Summer Art Mini-Camps

Want to bring out the creative side of your child this summer? Join us for the art mini-camp program led by Dianne Koehler and sponsored by the Wells Branch MUD (40% of the tuition supports programs in WB). We pack lots of activities into each week of three 1/2 day sessions: painting, drawing, 3-D art, fabric painting, mosaics, clay sculpture, murals, and art discussions. Camp is $45 per 3-day session. To register, visit the MUD Rec. Center, 3000 Shoreline Drive, call 512-251-9814 or register online at wellsbranchmud.com (see bottom of post for links). Campers need to bring a snack each day. All materials included. Limited space available. Sign up SOON!

Beginning Artist (age 4.5-7 or going into Kindergarten/1st grade) 9-11:30am T/W/Th. Projects based on stories and demonstrations. Limit 16

6/9-11 • Painting and Drawing – Wild Animals
6/23-25 • Cat in the Hat is at Camp
7/7-9 • Wild & Wacky Art of Science – From bubble-ology to color mixing to erupting designs we will explore the crazy art of science
7/21-23 • Back in Time – Pioneering at Camp – Learn to make candles, quilt squares, corn husk people, dancing stick men, and draw with a feather pen using natural ink
8/4-6 • Fantasy – Castles, Knights, Princesses, Dragons, Fairies & Elves, Wands & Magic

Junior artists (age 7 1/2-12) 12-3:30 pm T/W/Th. Learn a bit of art info and history and do the projects in depth. Limit 26

6/9-11 • Painting and Drawing I – From Ancient to Modern
6/16-18 • NOT Your Momma’s Art Camp – Clay & Mache, Hats & Masks, Bags
6/23-25 • Our Planet World – Construct from The Lorax and more…
6/30-7/2 • Stars ’n Stripes – Make a Parade Float, Confetti Poppers, 3D Flag, Patriotic Pinwheels, and Lots of Painting – ALL AGES
7/7-9 • Wild & Wacky Science Art – Make our own fossils, investigate colorful chemical interactions, create crystals and paint with them, build your own engineering marvels
7/14-16 • Painting and Drawing II – Cartoons and Super Heroes
7/21-23 • Back in Time – Pioneering at Camp
7/28-7/30 • Food Art from Color to Style – Fruit Pizza, South Seas Salad, Recipe Books, Decorated Lunches, Food Sculptures. Special Time: 10 am-1:30 pm – NOT RECOMMENDED for KIDS with ALLERGIES as we will eat some of our art!
8/4-6 • Painting and Drawing III – Fantasy: Fairies, Princesses, Dragons

Give your child a summer of fun and creativity. Call 512-251-9814
FULL DESCRIPTIONS: http://tinyurl.com/Mini-Art2015
BEGINNERS: http://tinyurl.com/beginArt
JUNIORS: http://tinyurl.com/JnrArt15

WB Event Photos!

Follow the links below for PHOTOS from 2015 Events –

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Help Clean Up the Creek!

Sunday, May 31 • 1-4pm • Meet at KF Pool

We need your help Keeping Wells Branch Beautiful!! The recent flooding of the Wells Branch MUD trail system left debris in the creek and park areas. WB MUD will be facilitating a KWBB clean-up event this Sunday. If interested in helping out, please come by Katherine Fleischer Pool on Sunday, May 31st from 1pm – 4pm and pick up trash bags, gloves, buckets and grabbers to then go out and pick up debris on your own. You can bring the trash back to the pool area or leave at the closest trash can. Those joining in on the cleanup will receive Wells Branch MUD surprise giveaways!!

Inspiring Hope for those with RA and other Autoimmune Diseases

May 15, 2015Health & Fitness, Neighborhood News, UncategorizedDebby Thompson

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise. The Friends of the Wells Branch Community Library is proud to sponsor this event.

Think powerfully … Think positively … As if every moment depends on it. Because it does. This the wisdom of Lora Tucker Kaasch, who will present her message of hope in honor of Arthritis Awareness Month. Attendees will receive a copy of Lora’s eBook “Thrive with RA: Build Momentum and Create a Life You Love,” which is applicable to almost every chronic illness. If you’re suffering from tourettes syndrome, then you might also want to look into tourettes syndrome cannabis treatments here. Having a positive mindset as well as nutrition and fitness tips will be introduced. Lora will also share her patient checklist which includes important questions to ask the doctor to ensure having an active role in the health care process. And if you are currently looking for a course that will fit your wants, then you may consider having a career in the medical industry. At physical-therapy-assistant.org you can compare the different types of physical therapist assistant careers and programs.

This free program will take place at the Wells Branch Library, 15001 Wells Port on May 31 at 3:30pm. Use this link to register: http://hopewithra.eventbrite.com

Hope to see you there!

Hummingbirds of Central Texas

Thursday, May 28 • 6pm
in the Library’s Meeting Room Building (Main library will be closed for painting during this event.)

Learn to identify these beautiful little birds, and what you can do to attract them to your garden! Presented by Shelia Hargis of Travis Audubon Society. Co-sponsored by the Wells Branch Birding Group. No registration required.

Wells Branch Garden Guild Tour • Saturday, May 16

This year’s Garden tour will include all types of gardens “in progress” Wells Branch has seen a surge in gardening and water conservation. Join us to take a look at a few. Look for signs in

the yards on Saturday.

8:45-9:00 Meet at Rec Center Parking Lot • 3000 shoreline
9:05-9:30 Parker & Celeste Richardson • 2109 Nathan Dr
9:35-10:00 Chandra Patel • 2409 Rick Whinery Dr
10:05-10:30 Rachel LeBansky • 14904 Yellowleaf Trl
10:35-11 Dianne Koehler • 14909 Alpha Collier
11:05-11:30 Elaine & David Betterton • 14939 Doria
Vicky Linsalata • 14975 Doria Drive
11:35-12 Tracy Simon • 15036 Babbling Brook Dr.
12:05 WBE school garden and orchard– patio tomato plants available in the greenhouse $1-2.

Click HERE for Tour Map

Click HERE for Photo Album of Tour

Springtime Events in Wells Branch!

Upcoming Events –

3rd Annual Wells Branch Disc Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 9 • 9am-2pm • WB Branch Disc Golf Course

You may arrive and tee off any time between 9:00am-2:00pm. The Wells Branch Disc Golf Course is located on Owen Tech Blvd across the street from Whataburger. Parking is available along the street. Each participant will receive a disc golf disc with custom artwork (see attached photo) as part of their registration ($10 Pre-register or $15 On-site). If you can’t go to such sports events, worry not because you can still enjoy golf at home or any other sports that you prefer doing indoors.

There will be door prizes and awards for winners of each division donated by our VERY generous sponsors
– Branch BBQ (family pack full of tasty BBQ)
– Thundercloud Subs ($5 off coupons) – Pflugerville location on Grand Avenue Pkwy. just east of I-35
– Third Base Sports Bar (Coupons) North 183 by Anderson Mill Rd location
– Wells Branch Disc Golf Club (various prizes donated by club members)

We are staggering the tee off times across several hours to avoid congestion on the course, and division winners will be contacted by telephone after the last group finishes. Prizes can be picked up at the end of the event or winners will be contacted to arrange prize pickup.

In this casual tournament, players will compete in age brackets with separate male and female divisions as defined by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) rules. (Legend 70+, Senior Grandmasters: 60+, Grand Masters: 50+, Recreational: 20-49, Junior I: 17-19, Junior II: 14-16, Junior III: 11-13, Junior IV: 10 and under)

Pre-registration is only $10 and will be taken at the WB Recreation Center, located at 3000 Shoreline Dr. You may also call to register at 251-9814 or email your registration request to rec@wellsbranchmud.com ~ Brian Litke

Click HERE to download coloring contest page. Bring to Eco Fair for PRIZE!