Thanksgiving Potluck

November 23 • 6-8pm

Dedication Grove – 3:30pm

Before the dinner begins, Wells Branch Staff will congregate around the dedication grove to recognize new pavers added in memory and achievement. The dedication will begin at 3:30 p.m. Directly follow­ing the dedication, our Wells Branch neighbors once again come together for our annual Thanksgiving potluck dinner. The fellowship will be held from 6-8pm at the RecreationCenter, located at 3000 Shoreline Dr. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to serve 10. The turkey, ham, dress­ing, potatoes, bread, and beverages will be provided and served by the MUD.

Holiday traditions in Wells Branch continue to grow. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to reconnect with family, friends and neighbors and reach out to the new folks who’ve recently joined our community. To all the regulars, we look forward to seeing you and if you’ve never attended a community event here, we hope you’ll make time to come and join your neighbors in the festivities.

*The WBNA will be collecting non-perishable items for the St. Andrews Food Bank at this event.  Donations welcome.  Brown Santa bins are available at the Rec. Center to receive donations as well.

Youth Fowl Shot Contest

November 26 • 6-8 pm

Wells Branch youth are invited to test their basketball skills and maybe win a turkey to take home for Thanksgiving starting at 6pm in the WellsBranchMUDRecreationCenter. Participants accumulate points by competing in a variety of basketball activities (Free Throw, H.O.R.S.E., 3pt Around the World, and possibly Knockout). Age groups will be split into three groups: 8-10, 11-13, and 14-17.  Grand-prize winners from each age group will receive a turkey. Participants must have a valid recreation tag or pay the $5 day pass fee to enter the gym and compete in the contest. Registration is free and will begin early November in the Rec. center.

Board to take Trustee applications through Nov. 1

The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is accepting candidate applications to fill a vacancy in Place 1 left by the resignation of Trustee Brian Sellers. Applications will be received through Friday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m.

http://www.roundrockisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=32799&pageId=2296199

RRISD seeks volunteers for Citizens Bond Committee

Round Rock ISD is taking applications for those interested in serving on the Citizens Bond Committee. Due to current and projected district growth, there is a need to have a Citizens Bond Committee study the possible need for a bond election in May 2014.  Applications are being taken through Nov. 5, at 5pm.

http://www.roundrockisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=32799&pageId=2336516

Photos from recent events have been posted to the WBNA Facebook page.  Just click on the links below!  Feel free to tag and share pictures of your family.  We hope you enjoy them! 

*If for any reason you need a photo taken down, please contact us at info@wbna.us. 

Labor Day Casino Night (MUD sponsored)

National Night Out (WBNA sponsored) – Photos by Madonna Johnson

Fire Station 2 Open House – October 8, 2013 Part 1 – Photos by Debbie Zimmer

Fire Station 2 Open House – October 8, 2013 Part 2 – Photos by Madonna Johnson

Fall Youth Fishing Tournament (MUD sponsored) – Photos by Madonna Johnson

Hazardous Waste, Habitat, Easter Seals, Pill Take-Back, Shredding Pictures from October 12 (Joint event)

Candidate Meet & Greet Photos from October 16 (WBNA sponsored)

NEW!!! Pumpkin Painting in the Park with Dianne Koehler  from October 26 (WBNA sponsored)

On the NEW Friends of the Wells Branch Community Library Facebook page –

The Spider Guy • Photos from October 26

Wine Tasting with PBS’ The Day Tripper, Chet Garner • October 26

Photos from 2012 – Be sure and watch for this year’s Halloween pictures from the “Spider Guy” and Pumpkin Painting on the 26th and Trunk or Treat on the 31st!

The WBNA has scheduled a Meet & Greet with all four candidates seeking office as our State Representative for District 50.

The candidates will speak in the following order: Celia Israel, Rico Reyes, Jade Chang Sheppard, Mike VanDeWalle.  Each will have 7 minutes to tell us about themselves and then we’ll serve refreshments and you can visit with them individually.

Please make time to attend this function even if you’ve already made your decision or sent in a ballot by mail. It’s important that all the candidates know that Wells Branch is an informed, engaged community.

Drug Take-Back • BOTH In-District & Out-of-District residents are invited to participate in the Drug Take-Back program from 8am-noon. You’re welcome to bring in any prescription or over the counter medications to safely dispose of them.  Volunteers from the UT Pharmacy School will be on hand to receive the meds and talk with residents.

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The Wells Branch Neighborhood Association would like to thank our community for coming out and supporting our organization.  We had an incredible turnout and raised a record amount to fund our neighborhood activities over the next year.  Our Fourth Fest Silent Auction brought in $5,204.62!  Last year, we grossed $2,781.00 (which was a record) and we nearly doubled that this year. Connecting with Oregon Land Buyers Ready to Pay can simplify negotiations and lead to a quicker closing.

As most of you know, this is our big fundraiser.  Its purpose is to raise enough money to pay for National Night Out, the annual Easter Egg Hunt,  participation in Halloween events, Friday night at Luminary Fest in December and to help with our educational/safety programs.  We exceeded our goal thanks to all of YOU!  Whether you were a donor, a buyer, a volunteer, or the WB MUD who let us use their facilities, you all made a tremendous difference and the WBNA is grateful!

When you see the neighbors listed below, please thank them for supporting our community.  In addition, we hope you’ll patronize these businesses and join us on October 1^st for Wells Branch’s National Night Out Against Crime.

Continue reading Wells Branch is AWESOME!!! Special THANKS to ALL who participated in our July 4th Silent Auction! →

Below is a combo version of various safety related articles the WBNA has run in the past along with everyday precautions we can take to help make and keep our homes and ourselves a little safer.  Some have already been touched on in previous posts and I apologize for any repetition.

The following suggestions on securing your home come from Neighborhood Watch meetings with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office and local community leaders.   We hope they’ll help.

Continue reading Safety Tips! →