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Inspiring Hope for those with RA and other Autoimmune Diseases

Health & Fitness, Neighborhood News, Uncategorized

Friends-of-the-Wells-Branch-Library-Logo-(Outlines)-(extra-large)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!

hummingbirdHummingbirds 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.

Springtime Events in Wells Branch!

Upcoming Events –

2015 Disc Golf3rd 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

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

Follow the links below for PHOTOS from 2015 Events –

Quarterly Extreme Clean • January 17, 2015

WB MUD Valentine’s Day Dance • February 14, 2015

WBNA Elected Official Reception • February 26, 2015

WB MUD St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Concert in the Park • March 17, 2015

WB MUD Dog Fair • March 28, 2015

WBNA Easter Bunny Photos • April 4, 2015

WBNA Easter Egg Hunt & Crafts in the Park • April 4, 2015

Extreme Clean Spring! • April 11, 2015

FOL Community Garage Sale • April 18, 2015

Homestead Pioneer Fest • April 25, 2015

WB MUD Spring Youth Fishing Tournament • May 2, 2015

WB Logo Best VersionWB MUD Now Hiring!

Great jobs for college kids home for the summer!

The Wells Branch MUD is currently hiring for the following positions:

• Lifeguard
• Summer Day Camp Counselor
• Lead Summer Day Camp Counselor

Please visit the link below for detailed information on jobs available and the application process.

http://wellsbranchmud.com/jobs

Travis County Community Development Block Grant Program Meeting

Thursday, March 26 • 7pm • WB Community Center

As a neighborhood association, we’re interested in how we can better serve our residents and increase community involvement from those living in our apartment communities as well as our single family homes. Wells Branch has several new apartment complexes that have opened recently or plan to open in the near future. As a group, we’ve been concerned about a lack of infrastructure and amenities where some of these apartments are located. We will be reaching out to the management teams for the 20+ complexes we have in our area and encouraging attendance at the upcoming CDBG meeting. We’d like for you to join us as well.

Every year, Travis County receives approximately $997,649 in federal funds from a program called the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds housing, infrastructure and social services projects for residents with low and moderate income that live in the unincorporated areas of Travis County. Residents and non-profit agencies can help determine projects by providing project ideas and proposals. Travis County Health and Human Services will explain the CDBG program and provide our community paper copies of the Participation Form so that we may provide our comments and ideas to the Commissioners Court by March 31st.

Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the program, present community needs and recommend projects for CDBG funds at the meeting. Please make time to attend.

To learn more about CDBG, take the survey online, or suggest a project, visit www.co.travis.tx.us/CDBG

Wells Branch Traffic and Safety Open Meeting

Tuesday, March 24 • 7pmWB Logo Best Version • WB Community Center

Traffic:  Wells Branch and the surrounding area have experienced massive growth in the last few years.  Some of this growth was actively challenged, but we did not have much of a voice in the decisions that were made.  Now the Wells Branch MUD is looking at the traffic and safety concerns this growth has and will continue to create.  The MUD Safety Committee is scheduled to meet with our county commissioner and other Travis County authorities to ensure they understand the magnitude of the impact to the community, to request impact studies and to brainstorm possible remedies.  We want to hear the community’s specific concerns and ideas before the visit with Travis County.

Street & Sidewalk Maintenance:  The committee will also take concerns that residents have about their specific street to Travis County.  If you have a crumbling curb or pot hole, please document it with pictures and note the address closest to the problem so we can experts from companies such as https://www.brothersconstructionwi.com/our-services/sidewalks/ for resolution. Include your contact information and send these digitally to info@wellsbranchmud.com.

For more information, visit the WB MUD website at wellsbranchmud.com.

Wells Branch Eco Fair

Save the Date! • FREE Family Event!

Saturday, May 9 • 1-4pm • WB Rec. Center • 3000 Shoreline Drive

Learn about water conservation, alternative energies and healthy practices for your yard, your home and your family at the Wells Branch Eco Fair. Held at the WB Recreation Center from 1-4pm, the event is free and will feature information and tips from industry experts and your knowledgeable neighbors, as well as educational fun for the kids.

For more details, please see insert in the next issue of the WBNA Neighborhood News due out on March 21.

Elected Officials Reception
Thursday, February 26, 7pm
WB Community Center

The WBNA will be hosting a reception for our newly elected local officials on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Wells Branch Community Center from 7:00-8:30pm.

This is your chance to meet the people who represent you in our local government.  State Representative for District 50, Celia Israel and our new Pct. 2 Travis County Commissioner, Brigid Shea will be on hand to meet our Wells Branch community.

A longtime public servant, Commissioner Shea is serving in a new position and although Representative Israel was re-elected to the House, this is her first legislative session.  Both have new and exciting plans and goals that could potentially affect Wells Branch.

We hope you’ll bring your friends and neighbors as this is an excellent opportunity to meet our local officials and get to know each of them a little better. Refreshments will be served.