WBNA | Wells Branch Neighborhood Association

WBNA Easter Egg
Hunt Extravaganza!

Saturday, April 8 | 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. If you’re seeking quality tables,  Jarrah dining tables Perth presents a fantastic range, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and design to enhance your dining area with elegance and durability.

Please review the event guidelines below:

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.  A sign-up genius will be posted as we get closer to the event.

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.

Upcoming Spring Events

Extreme Clean SPRING!
Saturday, April 15 | 8:00am-2:00pm
WB MUD Parks & Facilities Yard | 13905 Thermal Drive

Details to follow.  BSA Crew 1409 will once again be providing trash and donation hauling for a minimum donation of $20.  Please check back here for details.

Save the Date!  KWBB Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off!
Sunday, April 16 | 2:00-4:00pm

Join Keep Wells Branch Beautiful and volunteer for the Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off! This is the single largest one-day cleanup event in the state and serves as Texas’ signature event for the Great American Cleanup, the nation’s largest community improvement program.Anyone can participate in this cleanup effort to aid in keeping our neighborhood trash-free and beautiful!

We are meeting at the St. Andrew’s parking lot (14311 Wells Port) for the Don’t Mess With Texas Trash Off, on Sunday, April 16 from 2-4pm.  Please wear boots….the trash is mostly on the creek. We will have gloves, pickers and trash bags.

5th Annual Wells Branch Youth Disc Golf Tournament
Sunday, April 16 |  1:00-5:30pm
Wells Branch Disc Golf Course on Owen Tech

Get those discs ready and bring your little ones out to the course! Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Wells Branch Disc Golf Club is hosting the Annual Youth Disc Golf Tournament! Participants will receive custom-stamped event discs and there will be trophies for age division winners.

Pre-registration is required for this event and can be found here.  Walk up registration will NOT be available. 

Age Divisions:
6 and under | 7-8 yrs | 9-10 yrs
11-12 yrs | 13-15 yrs | 16-18 yrs

Event Schedule:
1:15 – 1:50 – Player check-in/signup
1:50 – Announcements & player walk to tee box assignments
2:00 – Tee off
4:30 – Last team turns in scorecard
4:30 – 4:45 – Tallying of scores
4:45 – 5:00 – Door prize drawings
5:00 – 5:15 – Trophy awards & Thank You

• Pre-registration is required.
• There is a $20 registration fee for this event.
• Participants must be 18 or under.
• Will reschedule if inclement weather should occur.

Participants will get two custom-stamped event discs, and there will be trophies for age division winners for boys and girls.

Signup on the WB MUD event registration system. Their system requires you to first create an account (top right corner) and then wait for WB MUD staff to activate your account before you can complete registration. Since that can take a while before they activate your account, do it now!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/wellsbranchmud/activity/search/detail/5906

Questions or problems while registering? The WB Rec. Center staff can help or take registration over the phone at: 512-251-9814.

Pioneer Festival
Saturday, April 22 | Noon-5:00pm
WB Homestead at KF Park | 2106 Klattenhoff Dr.

Come explore the Homestead and spend the day immersed in the past! The annual Wells Branch Pioneer Festival hosted by Wells Branch MUD Parks and Recreation celebrates Texas history and culture, featuring fun and educational activities throughout the day to experience the true 19th century Texas lifestyle. Demonstrations include butter churning,  weaving, and log splitting, just to name a few. If you would like to volunteer or have a craft or activity from that period for demonstration, please contact us here.

• This is a FREE event.
• This is an all-ages, family-friendly event.
• This event will be cancelled if inclement weather occurs.

Become a Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar

If you have registered in the past as a VDR, it’s time to renew for 2023 / 2024.  If you are new to the process of registering folks to vote, it’s an easy and rewarding process and a great way to get involved in the community.

There are 3 ways to get certified / recertified. Below are two links or you can also join an in person training with Bruce Elfant.

The following link is to the online video training with a required exam at the end.
https://www.screencast.com/t/bKTbPJeNACYd

This link is the sign up for zoom training.
https://campsite.bio/tcvdr

If you have any questions about being a VDR, you can call Meg (512 854 7801) with Bruce Elfant’s office.

Other helpful links:

TX VDR Guide:    https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/pamphlets/deputy.shtml

Training Slides:  https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/volunteer-deputy-registrar-training.pdf

Register to Vote by Mail

It’s a new year, which means that if you want to vote by mail in elections this year, it’s time to sign up again! It is a requirement to renew your vote by mail registration every year. If you want to vote by mail in the primaries, your application must be received by February 18.

Who Can Vote By Mail?

According to the Texas State Law, you may vote early by-mail if you are registered to vote and meet one of the following criteria:

• 65 years of age or older on Election Day
• Sick or disabled
• Expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day
• Away from the county of residence on Election Day and during the early voting period
• Confined in jail, but eligible to vote

Continue reading Register to Vote by Mail →

Wells Branch Cultural Diversity Fair

Volunteer for the
WB Cultural Diversity Fair!
Saturday, February 25 | 1-4pm
WB Rec Center | 3000 Shoreline Dr.

Hosted by WB MUD Rec. Dept. & WBNA

Get ready to celebrate the amazing cultural diversity we have right here in Wells Branch.  It’s never too early to start making plans.  The 2023 Cultural Diversity Fair marks the fifth anniversary of this bi-annual event.  The last “CDF” was held in February 2020, just before the pandemic shutdown.

We had over 20 countries represented, sharing their culture from around the world through food, music, dance and activities.  Each registered country may reserve a booth space (a table and 2 chairs) and is encouraged to host a wide range of cultural topics from their nation.

We will also be reaching out to local area groups and schools for international entertainment such as dance troops, ethic music and regional performing arts. Please start making plans to participate.

Sign up today: http://tiny.cc/WB_CDF_2023 or use the QR code.

Have questions? Want to volunteer to host a country? Please contact Margaret Sufke at info@wbna.us or call 512-341-0428.

WBNA Annual
General Meeting & Elections

February 23, 2023 | 6:30 pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff Drive

All Wells Branch residents (both in-district and out-of-district) are invited and encouraged to attend the 2023 general meeting.

The WBNA Board has seven members, each serving a two-year term with assigned place numbers.  Odd numbered places are elected during odd years; even numbered places in even years.  This spring, we’ll be selecting board members for places 1, 3, and 5 and 7.  Please take a moment and meet the current board online at: https://wbna.us/about/wbna-board/ Continue reading WBNA Annual General Meeting & Elections →

WBNA Town Hall Meeting
Home Fire Safety with
TCESD No. 2 / Pflugerville Fire Dept.

Thursday, February 23 | 7:00pm
WB Community Center | 2106 Klattenhoff Drive

This critical home fire safety session will immediately follow the WBNA Annual General Meeting.  We are so excited to host Asst. Chief Daniel Berger from the TCESD No. 2 / Pflugerville Fire Department.  Dan and a few team members will lead an interactive “spring clean and fire safety” presentation.  Please feel free to bring kids to this session!  Dan has promised to roll “Big Red” down to the parking lot before the meeting.  Community members are welcome to view the fire truck up close and meet with the local TCESD No. 2 crew.  Truck schedule is dependent on any callouts.

Dan and his crew will also take questions from the audience regarding the current “sales tax” petition being raised in Pflugerville.  (Our neighborhood has received two direct mailings on this topic).  Please visit the TCESD No. 2 site for more information: https://www.pflugervillefire.org/

We are planning to host the meeting via Zoom if you’re unable to attend in person.  A few days prior to the meeting we’ll send meeting and link details via the WBNA Facebook page, the WB Google Group and the WBNA website: https://wbna.us.  Stay tuned for more details.

We look forward to seeing YOU there!

Start the New Year Right
Renew your WBNA 2023 Membership

Here’s an easy New Year’s resolution to complete:  Take a moment and renew your commitment to the WBNA.  Your membership is an investment in our wonderful neighborhood.

All dues collected are returned directly into the community through our traditional events and educational programs.  To pay by check, please use the enclosed envelope, the membership form is on the back cover.

It’s easy to renew online at: https://wbna-inc.square.site/ or scan the QR code below.

As a reminder, the WBNA organization is truly a labor of love and operates through a network of dedicated volunteers.  Without that dedication, community support, and funds raised through dues and donations, many of the events would not take place. Your membership in the WBNA is essentially your annual pledge to support this wonderful community as membership is voluntary.

Please join!