by Betsey Harper
As most of you have seen, the geese are gone from Mills pond. After the first and second round up of waterfowl, there was only one lone goose left. His name is “Baby G” and he is a cross-breed possibly between a Brown Chinese and a White Embden or Czech. He was younger and a bit more determined than the others and stayed away. This story is about him.
Continue reading A Happy Ending • Baby “G” Reunited with Parents
Wells Branch Memorial Day Casino Night Wells Branch MUD presents its annual Memorial Day Casino Night Saturday, May 25 from 6-9pm. An adult only evening of gaming for our residents, this event is for ages 21 and up only and IDs will be checked at the door. Join us at 2106 Klattenhoff Dr. as the Community Center is transformed into a casino using professional tables and dealers. Stick around following the gaming for more fun and the opportunity to “spend” your winnings on a variety of prizes.
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WB Bird Walk Monday, May 27Come spend your Memorial Day Morning (Monday) with Sharon Richardson & Wanda Holcombe on a Wells Branch Bird Walk • Members of Travis Audubon Society
· 7:00 am Meet at Wells Branch Pond (Wells Port Street side)
· Journey around the pond area….Identifying birds together as we go along
· Bring your own Binoculars & Bird Books & Phone Apps
· Proceed to the Backyard of Wanda & George Holcombe for Coffee/Tea and healthy treats • 14900 Yellowleaf Trail
· Continue to identify birds on the trail going towards the main park
· Will also take time to attempt to identify animals, insects, flowers, etc that we encounter along the trail
· Join us at anytime that “fits” into your morning schedule
· 9:00 am • Finish back at the Pond….
If you have any questions…please contact one of us directly by email “off the WB Listserv” or by phone:
Wanda Holcombe • 512-619-3469 • wandah70@gmail.com
Or
Sharon Richardson • 512-699-8397 • srich816@austin.rr.com
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Memorial Day Open House Come out and swim for free! No tags required!
KF Pool
2106 Klattenhoff
Open Swim • 1:00-9:00pm
Willow Bend Pool
2801 Sauls Drive
Lap Swim Only 5:30–7:00am,
12:00-2:00pm
Open/Lap Swim 2:00–9:00pm
As many of you know, we try and post photos of all the events in Wells Branch. We hope you’ll take time to visit our Facebook page and view our pictures. Feel free to tag photos or add your own to the event albums. If you’re not on FB, the links below will allow you to view the photos without joining. Once on-site, click on any picture and it will enlarge and you can view as a slide show.
If you’d like reminders of upcoming events, visit our WBNA Facebook Page and “like” us. You’ll receive notification of upcoming events and posted pictures, important reminders for the neighborhood and sometimes even lost or found pet notices.
Here are a few of our most recent events along with a bonus album of WB Photos by Roberto White, a collection of wonderful shots of our neighborhood throughout the seasons. Enjoy!
Disc Golf Course Grand Opening Photos
May Planting of the Butterfly Garden by American Heritage Girls – Photos
2013 Spring Youth Fishing Tournament Photos