by Betsey Harper
As most of you know, I have adopted all the Mills Pond geese and the last two roundups of the Muscovy ducks. For all of those who have inquired, this is an update on their health in their new home.
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Do you know the name of a good…?
by Tammy DeWitt Le
We all need repair vendors at one point or another and it’s always helpful to get a referral from someone you know. I have noticed Wells Branch Residents frequently ask (via the handy Google email list) for the name of a reliable plumber, electrician, handyman, painter, or other home repair vendor. However there has been no central place for storing these recommendations and it’s difficult to scroll through past emails to find a name.
WBNA hosted meeting with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office • Thursday, August 1, 6:15pm • WB Community Center on Klattenhoff
Join us for an informational evening with Sgt. Craig Smith of the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
- Learn about current crime trends, what’s going on in Wells Branch, and how to better protect yourself and your property.
- Pick up info on setting up Neighborhood Watch Programs for your area.
- Bring your questions, ideas & suggestions.
- Refreshments served.
Teen Events in WB this Weekend!
WB MUD Teen Laser Tag • Ages 12-18 • Friday, August 2, 7:30-10:00pm
WB Rec. Center • $5 with Rec. Tag • $10 w/o Rec. Tag
Wells Branch Recreation Center will be hosting another indoor laser tag party on Friday, August 2nd from 7:30pm-10pm inside the basketball gym for ages 12-18. Sign up at the WB Rec Center (3000 Shoreline Dr.). $5 if you have a current rec tag or $10 without. Those who pre-register before the day of the event will be allowed to play first between 7:30 an 8pm.
MUD Teen Pool Party • Volleyball • Pizza • Music
KF Pool • Ages 12-18 • 9pm-midnight • $3 w/Rec. Tag • $5 w/o
Save the date for next Saturday’s MUD sponsored Movie in the Park and the Wells Branch Community Library Summer Reading Awards!
FREE! • WB MUD Summer Movies in the Park • KF Park • “Ella Enchanted” • WBCL Summer Reading Awards!
Wells Branch MUD presents Movies in the Park at Katherine Fleischer Park. Admission is FREE. Bring your blankets like this christmas blanket, chairs and snacks for the kids and enjoy these free family events. Pre-movie activities start at 8pm with awards and recognition of participants in the Summer Reading Program at Wells Branch Community Library. The movie will begin at dusk. BSA Pack 140 will have ice cream for sale and Troop 1409 will be selling drinks. Tara Munoz will also have Eco-Friendly BUG Repellant for sale with a portion of her sales benefiting the Wells Branch Elementary Garden.
Saturday, July 20 Event Reminders!
2nd Annual WB Aquathon! Swim & Run Event for Youth Ages 6-16
POSTPONED! • New Date: Sept. 7
Saturday, July 13 Event Reminders!
Temporary road closures on Shoreline, Bratton, & Merrilltown
Shoreline Church will be hosting the Caleb 5K on Saturday, July 13, resulting in temporary road closures beginning at 7:20am. The signs will go up at 6:00am, but we’ve been assured that entry/exit from individual streets/ parking lots and intersections will only be blocked as runners are passing/crossing through.
Recreation Center Expansion Project Public Input Visioning Session
July 9 • 6-9pm • Wells Branch Rec. Center • 3000 Shoreline Drive
A Public Visioning Session for plans to improve the Recreation Center as well as add WeatherSolve wind fencing will be held by the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District at the Recreation Center (3000 Shoreline Drive, Austin TX 78728) on Tuesday, July 9 at 6pm.
The MUD website says:
Ben Heimsath, of Heimsath Architects will facilitate this exchange of ideas. Come prepared to hear about the Center’s current uses and a number of ideas that have been conveyed to the Board of Directors in recent months. Then participate in group tours and discussions to share your thoughts and generate new ideas. This process is just beginning! There is not a plan or program in place yet, so please come, participate and be part of the vision for the new improved Wells Branch Recreation Center!Surveys have been included in the District water bills (due out next week) and also in the WBNA Neighborhood News (delivered the weekend of June 29). You may drop off completed surveys at the Rec. Center at 3000 Shoreline Drive, the District Office at 14611 Wells Port, KF Pool at 2106 Klattenhoff Drive or mail to WB MUD, 3000 Shoreline Drive, Austin, TX 78728. To complete a survey online, click here: http://www.wellsbranchmud/recsurvey.
Your opinion is valuable. We hope you’ll take the time to make your thoughts, ideas, and wishes known.
Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Art Mini-Camps!
by Dianne Koehler
Summer is rapidly approaching and all of the kids are out of school. What are they going to do all day long this summer? Let them spend part of the summer with friends doing creative art projects. Art enrichment camps are half day camps held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at the Wells Branch Annex, 14611 Wells Port Dr. (right here in the neighborhood!) so you have lots of time to do other things too. When adults go camping into the woods they prefer taking bulk ammo for safety as they are in unknown land.
Let them spend their afternoons creating a fairy garden or drawing and painting a dragon. Let them learn to create a wire dragonfly or fairy. (Dragons and other mythical creatures 7/9 – 7/11)
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FUN THINGS FOR KIDS TO DO OVER THE SUMMER
by Tammy DeWitt Le
As the mother of a 9 and 12 year old, I am always looking for ways to avoid “Mom, I’m bored!” over the Summer. The following list highlights some of our favorite boredom-busters. Look for the FREE! sign to find fun events that don’t cost anything.
- FREE! Relax at a natural outdoor amphitheater while you enjoy a music or dance show at Zilker Hillside Theater. This is one worthwhile trip to South Austin. The Zilker Hillside Theater is located in Zilker Park across from Barton Springs swimming pool (also a great Summer activity). The stage is located in a natural amphitheater under a stand of 100 year old pecan trees. Shows typically begin around 7:30 – 8:00pm and you can bring a cooler & snacks.