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The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
June 2011
Volume 12, Issue 6
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement
The mission of the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy of Bastrop and thereby,
the quality of life for all its citizens through economic, community, and leadership development.
First Baptist Church Choir to Perform in New York
Distinguished
Concerts
International New York City
(DCINY) announced that director
Bill Bullock and the First Baptist
Church Choir have been invited
to participate in a performance of
The Music of Joseph Martin on
the DCINY Concert Series in New
York City. This performance at the
Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall
is on Monday, May 28, 2012. Dr.
Jonathan Griffith, Artistic Director
and Principal Conductor of DCINY
states: “The First Baptist Church
Sanctuary Choir received this invitation because of the quality and
high level of musicianship demonstrated by the singers and the
exceptional recommendation given
by Mr. Martin…These wonderful
musicians not only represent a high
quality of music and education, but
they also become ambassadors for
the entire community. This is an
event of extreme pride for everybody and deserving of the community’s recognition and support.”
During the 5 day residency in New
York City, “these outstanding musicians will join with other choristers
to form the Distinguished Concerts
Singers International, a choir of
distinction.”
The First Baptist Church Choir
will sing under the direction of
composer /conductor Joseph Martin,
a resident of Austin. He is a member of the Shawnee Press, Inc. as
The 2010 -2011 BEST Leadership class completed their last activity session for the year.
Attending were Mark Gwin with the Bastrop
Advertiser, Peggy Garza, Elgin Chamber of
Commerce, Adena Lewis, Smithville Chamber
of Commerce, Susan Weems Wendel, Bastrop
Chamber of Commerce, Lara Wilson,
Bastrop County Commissioners Court, Susan
Nogues, Susan Nogues Realty, Tish Winston,
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Vickie
Vincent, Bastrop Chamber of Commerce,
Nicole Bower, Bastrop County Judge’s Office,
Cheryl Green, Optimum Health Institute, and
Olivia Barron, Roscoe State Bank. Their last
meeting will be June 17 for graduation in the
Bastrop Convention Center.
Director of Sacred Publication. Joe
has over a thousand compositions
currently in print and the list continues to grow. His music can be heard
in Carnegie Hall in New York City;
at the Lawrence Welk Theatre in
Branson, Missouri; and in hundreds
of churches across North America.
First Baptist Church choir members have begun their first fundraising effort (Casserole Carousel) for
the 2012 Memorial Day Concert.
Any members in our community
who would like to provide financial
support to send these singers to
New York may help by contacting
Dr. Bullock at (512) 303-3221 or by
email at GoodNewsGospelChoir@
fbcbastrop.org .
B.E.S.T. Countywide
Mixer, Hyatt Regency
Lost Pines Resort &
Spa – The sponsors for
the second annual BEST
Countywide mixer were
pictured during the festivities. From left to
right, Heather Tyler,
and Dr. Jeff Chen from
the Lost Pines Center for Cancer Care, Wanda Rucker, Frontier Bank of
Texas, Ed Rivers, Bastrop Abstract, Jeff Carter, Prosperity Bank, Steve
Dewire, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, and Tom Hatfield, the
Shred Guy.
The Bastrop Convention and Exhibit Center
was the site of a reception on May 20, 2011
for the independent film “St. Nick”. Shown
here (left to right) are Ryan Long, Executive
Director for the Texas Independent Film
Network; David Lowery, Writer-Director
of “St. Nick”; and the film’s stars, Savanna
and Tucker Sears. David Lowery visited
with local film students from Bastrop High
School before the guests crossed Chestnut
Street to watch the movie in the new Bastrop City Hall Council Chambers.
Stars and Stripes family night
The Bastrop Y and Best
Buy are partnering with
the Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce to host the First
Annual Stars and Stripes
Family Night as part of
the 2011 Patriotic Festival.
Friday July 1st, starting at
7:30 p.m. in Fisherman’s
Park, families are invited to
join us in games, music, a
movie and a dance party!
Neighbors, friends, and residents of all ages will be able
to participate in the activities
and contests while the evening is young. To keep the
spirit of the holiday going,
at dusk a patriotic movie will
be shown in the park. The
fun continues after the movie
with a “Dance Party” on the
big screen! Come out and
participate, sit back, dance or
all three! This event is FREE
and fun for ALL ages!
Businesses
and
Organizations
interested
in getting in on the Family
Night fun should call Terry
at 332-8805.
Then come back to
Fisherman’s Park on Saturday
Night, July 2nd at 6:00 p.m.
and join us for live music,
great food, kids activities and
games, and fireworks at dusk
with a patriotic concert by
the Austin Symphonic Band.
Sponsors for the fireworks
display and Patriotic Festival
are:
Platinum: n HEB
Gold: n Bluebonnet Electric
Cooperative
n Classic Bank
n First National Bank
Silver: n Bastrop Lost Pines
Nursing & Rehab Ctr.
n Frontier Bank
n K Friese & Associates
n LCRA Lost Pines
Power Project
n William M. Piña
Bronze: n Aqua Water
Supply
n Centex Image Designs
n Hampton Inn & Suites
n Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
n IBC Bank
n The Lodge at Lost Pines
n Roscoe State Bank
n RR Lawn Care
n Smithville Regional
Hospital/River Bend Medical
n Stanberry & Assoc.
Realtors
n Sugar Shack
Bastrop Juneteenth celebration
Bastrop will celebrate and remember Juneteenth starting on
Friday, June 17th with a Family and Friends event from 7 – 9
PM in the Kerr Community Park where there will be music and
fellowship in the Park Pavilion. Saturday the festivities will
start with a parade that begins at Fisherman’s Park at 10AM
and will end at the Kerr Community Park. The Emancipation
Program will start right after the parade with activities going on
all day in Kerr Park. The evening will end with a street dance in
front of the old city hall building at 904 Main Street with music
being provided by the Blue Mist Band. Y’all come!
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Bastrop Area Community Calendar
All events are subject to change of date
or location to accommodate holidays &
meeting facility requirements. Some organizations do not meet each month due to
seasonal concerns. Please call the contact
number to confirm before attending any
meeting.
All phone numbers are Area Code 512
unless otherwise noted.
The Healing River Alliance meets every
Monday at noon, at 1202 Pecan St. (corner
of Farm) in Bastrop. For more info, Cy
Labat at 970-3705 or http://health.groups.
yahoo.com/group/healingriveralliance/.
Free Cancer Prevention Education the
1st Monday of the month provided by Dr.
Gupta, 12:30-1 pm at the main office of First
National Bank, 489 Hwy 71 W. on the 2nd
floor. bastropcma.com or 321-9091 with
questions or more info.
Bastrop Public Library Board Meeting.
1st Monday of each month, 6 – 7 PM. The
public is invited - come and get involved
with your Public Library! 1100 Church
Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. For more info,
Mickey Duvall, [email protected],
512-321-5441.
The Bastrop Touchdown Club meets the
2nd Monday of the month at 7 PM at BHS
athletic dome classroom. Everyone invited.
For more info contact Hershel Becker 5171959 or Dianna Kana 581-2665.
The Bastrop High School Baseball
Booster Club meets the 3rd Monday of
the month at 6:30 pm at BHS athletic dome
classroom. Everyone invited. For more info
contact Dee Underwood at 512-848-5691.
Mina Masonic Lodge meets the 4th
Monday of the month at 7:30 PM. Visiting
Masonic members are welcome. 601 Main
St in Bastrop, call 303-0191.
The Bastrop County Republican Party
meets the 4th Monday of the month at 7
PM. Locations vary so call Albert Ellison
at 796-4560.
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker every Monday evening. 3003 loop 150 E, Bastrop, 321-5555.
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
Pool Tables Open 11 AM-7:45 PM, @ 8 PM
Pool Tournament. every Monday evening.
3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, 321-5555.
Bastrop Networking Group meets every
Tuesday at 7:30 AM at the Texas Grill, 101
Hwy 71 W. For more info, Mark Nix at
923-4760.
Yarnorama! Morning Fiber Group
meets Tuesday mornings from 9 AM – noonish. Bring a knitting or crochet project and
spend the morning with friends. This group
often works on Knit-Alongs (KAL's) where
everyone in the group who wishes to participate works on the same project to learn
new techniques. 130 Gonzales St, Paige,
512-253-0100. Please see their website at
www.yarnorama.com for a comprehensive
listing of classes, rental equipment (looms,
spinning wheels, etc.), events, community
projects & Susan’s blog!
Meet ‘n’ Greet Bastrop (formerly
Bastrop County Referral Network – BCRN)
meets every Tuesday morning, 7:45-8:45 AM
at Maxine’s on Main, 905 Main St, call 7724236 or 303-5762.
The American Legion Post No. 533 On
Tuesday evenings they have an Open Mic
from 7 – 10 PM. Featured Artist 10 – 11 PM.
Jam Session 11 – 12 PM. 3003 Loop 150 E,
Bastrop, 321-5555 or Joe at 629-9105.
The Rotary Club of Bastrop County
meets for lunch every Tuesday at noon at
Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill, 904 College.
No reservation required, call 332-2159.
The Bastrop Fine Arts Guild meets the
1st Tuesday of every month except December
at 7 PM at the Aqua Water Building, 415
Old Austin Hwy, call Jeanette Condray 5761100.
The Downtown Business Alliance meets
the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:15
PM at The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce,
927 Main St. For more information call
Drusilla Rogers at the Sugar Shack 3213777.
The Lost Pines Garden Club meets the
2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at
the Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church St.
Light refreshments, open to the public. No
meeting in June, July or August. For more
info, Norman Jones at 985-5741 or www.
lostpinesgardenclub.org
Diabetes Support Group meets the
2nd Tuesday of every month, 5 PM at the
Fellowship Hall next door to the Bastrop
First United Methodist Church, 1201 Main
Street. For additional information, please call
Wesley Nurse Charlotte Johnson at 332-2752
or Cyndi Watson, RN, at 360-2002.
Bastrop
Public
Library, Adult
Specialized Computer Class for Beginners.
The 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 –
11:30 AM, join Sheilah Kosco for a free hour
long class geared to get you up to speed on
computer basics. Registration is required.
Call 512-321-5441 to register. 1100 Church
Street, Bastrop, TX 78602. For more info,
Sheilah Kosco, [email protected].
Texas Outdoors Woman Network
Bastrop Chapter meets every 3rd Tues,
6:30pm at the Bastrop Library, 1100 Church
St. We are women who hike, bike, camp,
swim, fish, kayak, bird-watch and all things
outdoors, at all levels. We always welcome
new members, especially beginners. Dues
are $20 a year. For more info, send us an
email at [email protected] or call
Paulette at 512-589-3438.
Bastrop Citizens Police Academy
Alumni Association meets the 3rd Tuesday
at 6:30 PM, open to all graduates of the
Citizens Police Academy. Warren Petersen
303-0689.
The Bastrop AARP Chapter meets every
3rd Tuesday at 9:30 AM at the Bastrop Senior
Center, 1008 Water St. Social begins at 9:30
& the general meeting starts at 10. For more
info Willie 303-4136.
Bastrop County Audubon Society meets
every 3rd Tuesday (Sept - June) at 7:30 PM
in the community room of the First National
Bank, 489 Hwy 71 W. Go to www.bastropaudubon.org or call 281-2762.
The Lost Pines Artisans Alliance
meets every 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 PM in the
Mary Nichols Art Gallery, 301 Burleson in
Smithville. Call 304-8129.
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
monthly luncheon is the 1st Wednesday
of each month, except July & December,
at 11:45 AM with networking available at
11:15. RSVP required, $12 for reservations
before noon on Monday of luncheon week,
$15 for late reservations. Locations vary,
check bastropchamber.com website Events
Calendar for details.
The Edward Jones Coffee Club meets at
Charles Mazac’s office the 1st Wednesday of
each month, 8 – 9 AM, 3851 Hwy 71 E (near
Lakeside Hospital) in Bastrop. RSVP to
Stephanie at 321-5525, drop-ins welcome.
Bastrop Public Library, Preschool Story
Time. Every Wednesday & Friday, 10:30
– 11:00 AM. Short program for preschool
children including stories, songs, rhymes and
finger plays. Come and join us! 1100 Church
St, Bastrop, TX 78602. For more info,
Bonnie Ueckert, [email protected],
512-321-5441.
The Friends of the Bastrop County
Animal Shelter Meeting is held the 2nd
Wednesday of each month at The First
National Bank, Main Branch, 2nd floor at
6:30 PM. Call 321-1450.
The
Bastrop
Chamber
of
CommerceBoard Meeting is held the 3rd
Wednesday of each month, except November
& December, at 8 AM. Meetings are in the
Chamber Board Room at 927 Main St, call
303-0558.
The Bastrop Philosophical Society meets
the last Wednesday of each month at 7 PM
at the UMAC, 1800 Linda St. Free refreshments, call 303-1531.
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
Karaoke every Wed. evening. 3003 Loop 150
E, Bastrop, 321-5555.
Thursday evenings from 5 – 8 PM at
Yarnorama! Help form a new evening knitting and crochet group for those who work
during the day. These groups are a fun way
to wind down after a tough day and get into
the unstress zone with others who share your
passion for fiber and yarn. 130 Gonzales St,
Paige, 512-253-0100. Please see their website at www.yarnorama.com for a comprehensive listing of classes, rental equipment
(looms, spinning wheels, etc.), events, community projects & Susan’s blog !
Bastrop Area Cruisers Car Club meets
the 1st Thursday of the month at 7 PM at the
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort, buffet dinner served at 6 PM for $10/person, meeting
open to members or any car enthusiasts, call
321-4151.
Keep Bastrop County Beautiful holds
their Community meeting the 1st Thursday
of each month at Aqua Water, 415 Old Austin
Hwy, Bastrop, TX 78602 Useful information
& resources are presented at each meeting
and you may win a door prize. For more
info, www.keepbastropcountybeautiful.org
or Dorothy Skarnulis at [email protected] 512-581-8258.
City of Bastrop Parks Board meets the
1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM in the
City Council Chamber, 904 Main St. The
public is welcome, call 321-0329.
Bastrop Public Library, Home School
Class. 1st Thursday of the month, 2 – 3:30
PM. A monthly class for 7-12 yr olds using a
variety of topics to improve students' knowledge of the library and how it works. Come
and join us! 1100 Church St, Bastrop, TX
78602. For more info, Bonnie Ueckert, [email protected], 512-321-5441.
The Cedar Creek Rotary Club meets
each Thursday at noon at the Hyatt Regency
Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Call Steve Dewire
at 308-1234.
Giggles and Screams Comedy Writers
meets every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at
the UMAC, 1800 Linda Street, Bastrop.
This group is part of Upstart, a nonprofit
media arts organization that runs Bastrop
Community Access Television. Giggles and
Screams is led by writer Carolyn Banks, is
free, and is open to pros as well as wannabes.
The group watches two episodes of an established sitcom every week, then writers talk
about their own work. www.upstartbastrop.
com, 512-303-1531.
Lost Pines High Tech Consortium meets
every 2nd Thursday of the month, 7PM at the
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, 927 Main St
to network and discuss building High Tech
in Bastrop. Those who work in the High
Tech sector are encouraged to attend. Then
move next door to Cindy’s for Happy Hour
specials, free chips & salsa. More info call
321-1171.
The Bastrop County Board of Realtors
meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at
Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill, networking at
11:30 AM. No reservations required. Call
Stephanie Daniel at 303-9910 or Gwendolyn
Watkins at 678-1131.
The Bastrop County Democratic Party
meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7
PM in the Aqua Water Bldg., 415 Old Austin
Hwy. Call Democrat Headquarters at 9856591.
Bastrop Public Library BASIC Computer
Class for Beginners. The 2nd Thursday of
each Month, 10:20-11:30 AM. Join Bonnie
Ueckert for a free hour long class geared to
get you up to speed on computer basics, this
class is for adults wanting to learn how to use
a computer. Registration is required. Call
512-321-5441 to register. 1100 Church St,
Bastrop, TX 78602 . For more info, contact
Bonnie Ueckert.
The American Cancer Society conducts
a “Look Good…Feel Better” program the 3rd
Thursday of the month that provides information & complimentary make-up to women
undergoing cancer treatment to help them
look and feel more comfortable with changes
in their appearance. Licensed cosmetologists, 11 AM – 1 PM at the Bastrop Chamber
of Commerce, 927 Main St, RSVP required at
1-877-227-1618.
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The Bastrop County Republican
Women meet the 3rd Thursday of March,
May, July & October at 7 PM, call for locations, Marilyn Etzel at 772-1975.
Bastrop Ministerial Alliance meets the
3rd Thursday of every month in the First
National Bank Conference room (2nd floor)
at noon. Contact Pastor Bernie Jackson,
President, at 332-1467.
Friends of the Lost Pines State Parks
meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7
PM, except Nov. & Dec. Meetings vary
between the Bastrop State Park Refectory
and Buescher State Park in Smithville. Call
321-3740 or visit www.friendsoflostpines.
org
Parkinson’s Movement Disorders
Outreach group meets at 2 PM the 4th
Thursday of the month at the Argent Court
Assisted Living facility, 508 Old Austin Hwy
in Bastrop. Will meet the 3rd Thursday in
Nov & Dec due to the holidays. Call Shasta
Martini at 321-9500 or Jenny Bankston at
512-252-1512.
The Bastrop Business Women meet
the 4th Thursday of the month at noon in
the Bastrop Public Library meeting room,
1100 Church St. Informative speakers &
networking, Lunch is $10 & requires a reservation to Dolores Hestdalen, 303-6347 or
[email protected]
Bastrop Public Library, Brown Bag
Movie. 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 –
9:00 PM. Bring your brown bag meal and
enjoy a free feature film appropriate for the
whole family.1100 Church St, Bastrop, TX
78602. For more info, Bonnie Ueckert, [email protected], 512-321-5441.
Lumberyard Music Hall, live music
every Friday (and some Saturdays), 1109
Main St, Bastrop, TX 78602. Check their
website at www.musicinbastrop.com for
details, 512-321-7529
First Friday Art Reception, 6 – 8 PM,
See the artwork and meet the featured artists at the Main Street galleries, http://www.
bastropfineartsguild.com
Camp Wilderness Ridge needs volunteers to serve with us for weekend campouts
& retreats, email [email protected]
or call 512-237-4442.
River Valley Farmers Market is open
the following times/locations until sold out:
Elgin - Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm at
Veterans Park (109 Depot Street) in downtown Elgin
Smithville - Thursday at 1 PM @ Main &
1st Street Gazebo.
WIC approved, www.rivervalleyfarmersmarket.com or call 817-929-2789.
Lost Pines Artisans Alliance Mary
Nichols Art Center Gallery is open Fri 1 – 4,
Sat 11 – 4, Sun 1 - 4. 301 Burleson at Loop
230, in Smithville. For information contact
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Cammy Snyder at 304-8129.
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is open
every Tuesday 2:30 – 6 and Saturday from 10
AM – 2 PM. 1302 Chestnut St, loaded with
everything from produce to jewelry. Seasonal
cooking classes & lectures on Saturdays, live
music on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
www.bastrop1832farmersmarket.org or call
512-360-4799.
McJam Musicians Networking Group
meets the 2nd Friday of each month at the
UMAC building, 1800 Linda St, in Bastrop
from 7 PM – 10 PM. This is where musicians
and vocalists share songs, tips and techniques
so please bring 10 copies each of 5 songs to
share-we sit in a circle and take turns being
lead with the group playing along. Acoustic
or small amp, this is an adult non-smoking
gig. This is a free event-please bring your
own beverage. For more info go to McJam
at http://www.basconet.com or call Debbie
Lundrigan at 512-229-8100.
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
live music every Friday & Saturday nights
at 7:30 PM. 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, 512321-5555.
Bastrop Gardens has 9 AM Yoga with
India Rassner-Donovan every Saturday at
the garden center. 316 Old 71. The
Kundalini Yoga class includes meditation
and body work for self-knowledge, healing
and clarity. Beginners to advanced students
will benefit from her 12 years teaching
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experience and formal education in the Yogi
Bhajan tradition. For information or directions, call Bastrop Gardens at 512-303-5672
or see www.bastropgardens.com
Pine St Market Days, on Pine St
between Main & Water Streets, is the 2nd
Saturday of each month in Bastrop, from
April - December & on Yesterfest Saturday
in April. Vendors sell arts & crafts, handmade items, jewelry, etc. Call Pearl 3036233. Applications available at www.bastropbusinesswomen.com
Second Saturday Salebration in
Bastrop, 900 block of Main St, 9 AM - 5
PM. YesterFest (April 30, 2011), Veterans
Day Celebration and Car Show (Nov 12,
2011) & the Christmas Holiday Event (Dec
10, 2011). Vendors, arts & crafts, demonstrations, food. Call 321-6600.
Sunday Afternoons from 1 – 4 at
Yarnorama! join the Paige Purls and spend
the afternoon knitting or crocheting with
friends or make new ones. Just bring a project
to work on and plan on socializing with others who share your passion. 130 Gonzales St,
Paige, 512-253-0100. Please see their website
at www.yarnorama.com for a comprehensive
listing of classes, rental equipment (looms,
spinning wheels, etc.), events, community
projects & Susan’s blog !
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
a Dart Tournament every Sunday. 3003 Loop
150 E, Bastrop, 321-5555.
Welcome New Members…
The Board of Directors approved the following new members at its monthly meeting. We appreciate the investment
these new members have made in the chamber and we ask that you give them your support.
The Board of Directors
approved the following new
members at its monthly meeting.
We appreciate the investment
these new members have made
in the chamber and we ask that
you give them your support.
The Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce welcomes The Davis
Ranch Retreat as a new member.
Located off Hwy 304 in beautiful
Central Texas, the Retreat provides visitors a "home way from
home" atmosphere. Guests can
enjoy the relaxing environment
for a weekend stay with friends
or family, or take in this perfect
setting for a corporate or family
event. Longhorns wander from
pasture to pasture, stopping at
either the catfish tank (pond)
or the bass tank (pond). Take
a walk with them....they love
people! Or, ride around in "the
Green Machine"....the quietest of
golf carts that lets you tour the
ranch, stopping to visit with cows
and horses, butterflies and birds,
flowers and trees....and so much
more that nature has to offer!
Guest
accommodations
include 3 bedrooms/2 baths in the
Main House, as well as a separate
"casita" which includes a small
kitchenette and private bathroom.
They also have a “doggie condo”
for pets in a large fenced area.
Start your day on the porch with
coffee, listening to the birds. Sit
outside by the pool, or stay cool
in the screened-in porch. Guests
can also visit nearby Bastrop
or Smithville....so much to see!
At night, everyone can enjoy
s'mores over the fire ring and
listen to the night sounds....and
see that the stars at night ARE
bigger and brighter, here in the
heart of Texas.
Large groups (50-75) may
choose to use the barn for family gatherings and parties. And,
we can direct you to professional
party and meeting planners who
can help make your event something special to remember. This
is the perfect place for your function with family and friends, or
corporate events.
For more information or to
make arrangements for your stay
or event, please email them at
[email protected],
call 830-839-4555 or check them
out at www.davisranchretreat.
com (their pictures are beautiful!) Better yet, come to the
Ribbon Cutting and Reception
on June 15th (for details, see the
“What’s Happenin’…” listing.)
Due to the lack of accessible
emergency/urgent medical care
in the Bastrop region, Dr. Ashish
Singhal M.D. and Tommy Laird,
PA-C have decided to bring their
expertise to this area by opening
Texan Urgent Care clinic in
Bastrop. They are conveniently
located in the Burleson Crossing
Retail Center near Lowe's. Texan
Urgent Care is a walk-in urgent
care clinic which is open 365
days a year and is the first of its
kind in this area. There is no need
to take off from work as they
are open weekends and extended
after-hours. No appointments
taken, as all patients are seen on
a walk-in basis.
The clinic's goal is to provide
quality, skilled, thorough, and
readily available care to the population of Bastrop and surrounding communities in an urgent
care setting. They will provide
emergency room care at urgent
care prices, saving patients up
to 70% off of emergency room
medical costs and co-payments.
However, if the patient has a
true medical emergency, the staff
is trained to stabilize them and
activate the 911 EMS system
to ensure prompt transfer to an
appropriate level of care.
At Texan Urgent Care, each
patient is evaluated and treated as a unique individual to be
treated with dignity and compassion. Top-notch staff specialize
in treating minor injuries and
illnesses such as upper respiratory infections, sore throats,
eye/ear infections, fractures, lacerations, abscesses, allergic reactions, urinary tract infections,
asthma attacks, and much more.
They can also handle the initial
acute occupational injury (on the
job injury/accident) offering the
local business owners a viable,
cost effective means to cover
their employee’s injuries or illnesses.
To complement this wide
variety of services they also provide diagnostic and preventative
services which include lab work,
x-rays, pregnancy tests, vaccinations, DOT certification, drug
testing, pulmonary function tests,
physicals and the hCG weight
loss program which can help you
lose 1-2 pounds a day in a safe
manner.
Despite the extremely wide
range of medical care, if the
patient is experiencing a true
medical emergency (stroke, chest
pain, severe trauma, etc.) they
should call 911 or go to the
nearest emergency room. Texan
Urgent Care is not here to replace
the emergency room, but to help
alleviate the overwhelmed ER’s
and decrease overall medical
costs associated with ER visits.
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They also do not intend replacing
your local primary physician, only
fill the gap when your primary care
doctor is unavailable.
In an effort to show their support and dedication to the Bastrop
Community, they will be offering
a special of $35 for local school
sport physicals per child.
We hope you’ll come to the
Grand Opening and Ribbon
Cutting on June 13th. For more
information, please call 512-6191751 or see their website at www.
texanurgentcare.com.
PHI Air Medical has been here
in Bastrop County since November
2010, although they’ve been in
business since 1949. You’ve probably noticed their yellow & black American Eurocopter EC 135,
which is one of most sophisticated
aircraft available. The EC135 has
the latest in navigation equipment
including two GPS units, weather radar, full-function autopilot,
ground avoidance systems and
night vision goggles for use by
the crew. The helicopter is staffed
with a pilot, a flight paramedic and
a flight nurse. Each of the pilots
has an average of 7000 flight hours
and the medical crew averages 25
years of experience. The helicopter is set up as a flying intensive
care unit featuring an array of life
saving medications, ventilator, IV
pumps and cardiac equipment to
handle any emergency. In addition the crew is one of the very
June 2011
few programs in the entire country
to be privileged to carry blood
on every flight. The helicopter is
requested to respond to a variety
of medical emergencies including
direct response to the scene of an
emergency and to move patients
from one hospital to another.
So, give their “Membership
Guy”, Mark Cacioppo, a call at
888-435-9744; or stop by their
base at 252B Union Chapel Rd in
Cedar Creek. They would love
to show you their base and helicopter.
City Pool Service was opened
in 2008 by owner Dru Coats to
serve customers in Bastrop county.
Dru offers professional weekly
maintenance, professional grade
chemicals with FREE delivery
as well as expert service on all
aspects of swimming pools and
hot tubs, including second-to-none
trouble shooting. City Pools is
always up to date on all state codes
for Commercial and Residential
pools. Dru is a third generation
pool technician, with 22 years
experience servicing and maintaining pools for the number one
rated Aloha Pools of Austin. City
Pools takes pride in their work and
customers, keeping their goals of
“Honesty, Accuracy and Courtesy
in a Professional manner” at the
forefront of all they do. When
you choose City Pools for your
pool needs you can rest assured
that your pool is in the best hands.
They offer FREE pool inspections,
commercial or residential service,
competitive rates, expert service
and discounts for Military active/
retired, Police, Fire and Teachers.
If you need help with your pool
give them a call at 512-576-7118.
The Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce is proud to welcome
Woodmen of the World Life
Insurance Society to its membership. Founded in 1890 and
headquartered in Omaha, Neb.,
Woodmen of the World is a fraternal benefit organization committed
to caring for members like family.
The organization employs more
than 1,500 associates in markets
throughout the country, as well
as in its headquarters in Omaha,
Neb.
Approximately 750,000 member customers enjoy enriched lives
and strong bonds of family, friendship and fraternity. Woodmen of
the World offers financial solutions that help families protect
their loved ones, save for the
future, and achieve their goals of
financial security through products
like life insurance, annuities and
other financial services. Through
a network of 2,000 lodges, members of all ages can enjoy familyfriendly activities including wideranging volunteer opportunities
and patriotic programs. There is
summer camp for younger members and recreational programs for
senior members. Other benefits
help members in time of need,
like assistance for members’ children who are orphaned, disaster
relief aid and financial support for
members who are diagnosed with
certain illnesses.
Locally, Woodmen of the
World members and associates in
Texas help create a better tomorrow by showing pride in community and country. They organize community events, patriotic
programs and activities, provide
relief to members suffering from
the effects of natural disasters,
conduct food and clothing drives,
organize community clean-ups,
DNA/fingerprinting services for
children, and other communityfocused volunteer work.
For generations, families have
placed their trust in Woodmen
of the World, a trust that is bolstered through strong financial
performance. For more information, please call 979-836-8232 or
see their website at www.wood
men.org
Mueller, Inc, a leading manufacturer of steel buildings and
metal roofing, has expanded into
a new facility in Bastrop, Texas.
This branch offers a variety of
metal building materials including complete pre-engineered
metal building kits and residential
metal roofing, plus accessories
and structural steel components.
The new 15,000 sq. ft. facility,
located at 1455 Hwy 71 W, just
west of Bastrop, is managed by
Greg Morris. “We are proud to
be a part of the Bastrop community and look forward to helping the people of this area fulfill
their commercial building, barn,
garage, workshop and residential
roofing needs,” said Morris.
Mueller, Inc. was originated in
1937 by Walter F. Mueller and was
operated as “Mueller Sheet Metal
Company” in Ballinger, Texas.
In that era, Mueller was primarily known as a manufacturer of
metal water cisterns. The quality
and craftsmanship of this unique
product was carried on for many
years. The business remained
in the Mueller family until 1984
when it was acquired by the Burly
Corporation of Burleson, Texas.
Since its acquisition by Burly
in 1984, Mueller, Inc. has undergone a dynamic transformation
to become the premier supplier of prefabricated steel buildings and residential metal roofing throughout the Southwest. In
1990, Mueller expanded to its first
branch location in Midlothian,
Texas. Since the opening of this
first branch office, additional
branches have been added consistently. Mueller now operates three
manufacturing facilities with locations in Ballinger, Amarillo and
Conroe, Texas. In addition, the
company now has 30 full-service
sales and distribution centers in
Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and
New Mexico. Mueller’s corporate
headquarters remains in Ballinger,
Texas. For additional information
about Mueller, Inc, visit their
website at www.muellerinc.com
or better yet stop by for a visit or
call 512-308-9173.
Renewing Members
Thanks to the following renewing members for continuing your investment in the Chamber.
We appreciate your confidence in our ability to promote Bastrop and your business.
A & S Services Plumbing & Electrical
Contractors
Amazing Floors
Angel Mountain Events Facility
Arts Cottage at Rock-C Ranch
Bastrop Farms, Inc.
Bastrop Total Skin Care
Best Buy
Bridges Enterprises, Inc.
John Chabot, "The Caterer"
Comfort Suites
Education Resource
Edward Jones, Charles Mazac, Financial Advisor
Judge Benton Eskew
Evergreen Acupuncture
Fayette Medical Supply, Inc.
FIRECAP, Inc.
Friends of the Bastrop Public Library
G&C Printing
Griffin Industries, Inc.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Lawton Publications
Kay McAnally
Mr. Appliance
Ms. Sam, The Story Lady
Osborn Plumbing, Inc.
Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza
Pecan Street Inn
Points of the Compass Travel
River Valley Farmers Market
Kay Rogers
Rundell Business Park
Sharp Propane Co., Inc.
Tahitian Village Property Owner's Assn. Inc.
Tropicana Motel
Dr. Steven Yount, D.O.
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“All Event listings are taken from the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce website’s “Events” calendar.
Please visit www.bastropchamber.com for the most up-to-date information.”
Sat, May 28, 9 AM - 5 PM
2nd Annual Bastrop County Public Safety Fair, Cedar
Creek Park, 5540 FM 535
It will be a fair with all the public service organizations
in Bastrop County to bring the citizens and public
service folks together. There will be kiddie events,
food, and a special event for veterans because it's
Memorial Day Weekend
On The Fly TX Entertainment will be providing the
sound system; DJ; Karaoke; Live Music; and Live
Keepsake Video Recordings of your performance
or message burned to a DVD on the spot. We will
also be providing video coverage of the event. To find
out more about this and our services go to www.
ontheflytx.com or www.basconet.com
Admission Details: Admission is a can of food per
person for the food pantry.
Sun, May 29, 2 PM
Clothing Swap to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Bastrop County Community Garden, Aqua Water
Supply, 415 Old Austin Hwy (behind HEB)
Clothing swaps bring us together to recycle, relax,
and refresh our wardrobe as well as bookshelves
and houses. This is a benefit clothing swap for the
Boys and Girls Club's Permaculture Community
Garden of Bastrop that's being developed on Linden
street in downtown. We ask that you bring a $5
donation along with your items to swap and help us
bring our fantastic program - "Healthy Sprouts" , to
life. Organic snacks and beverages will be provided
for your enjoyment. All leftover items will be donated
to the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop. So come on
down for a lovely afternoon!
* Relish "new to you" items * Help your community *
Be kind to the planet and your closet.
1.
Declutter. Clean out your closet and find
items to swap
2.
Attend. Bring $5 and your unwanted, but
nice adult and children's items in great condition:
clothing for men , women, children, accessories,
housewares, books, toys..etc.
3.
SWAP. Take home your favorites for
FREE
4.
Feel great. Enjoy the organic snacks and
beverages. Relish ''new-to-you'' items and help our
program and local charity- The Family Crises Center.
If you have any questions please call me at 512-7862531 Thanks for your support! Brittney Benton
Admission Details: $5 donation to the "Healthy
Sprouts" program, at the Boys and Girls's Club of
Bastrop.
Mon, May 30, 9 AM
Memorial Day Class at Bastrop Jazzercise, Bastrop
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Jazzercise, 612 Old Austin Hwy
Summer Kick-Off Memorial Day Class Team-taught
be Stephanie & Ashley Drawing for Jazzercise
Summer Tote full of Jazzer-Goodies Wear Red, White
& Blue!
Admission Details: No admission fee for class. 3
month special $79 + $40 joining fee. (savings of
$60)
Sat, June 04, 7:45 - 11 AM
RUN FOR THE CASA 10k & KID k RUN, Emil Elementary
School, College St/Hill St.
"For the Love of a Child" A Fun Run 10k & Kid 1k,
benefitting CASA of Bastrop. Come have fun, bring
friends..make new "running" buddies...all proceeds for
CASA www.casaofbastrop.org
Admission Details: $28 for 10k/$15 for kid K
Mon, May 30, 10 - 11:15 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony, Fairview Cemetery Gazebo,
409 Hwy 95
This event is held annually to honor those who served
and now lie at peace. Please bring your own seating,
cold water is provided. The ceremony consists of
Prayer, Pledges, Proclamations, Patriotic songs, 21
gun salute, bag piper, and taps. Admission Details:
Free to the Public.
Sat, June 04, 8 AM - 2 PM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop County''s Community
Garden Ground Breaking & Workday, Boys & Girls Clubs
of Bastrop County, 509B Linden St
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop County, Lowe's & Concerned
Community Volunteers have partnered to construct and
develop a community garden to benefit the youth and
families served in our local neighborhood. Please join
us for the groundbreaking and first community workday
for this project! Please contact Brittney Benton for a list
of needed items and/or opportunities to help!
Admission Details: No charge! Just bring your tools,
your friends and family and your desire to help create a
sustainable spot of sunshine at the Boys & Girls Club!
Wed, June 01, 11:15 AM - 1 PM
Monthly Chamber Luncheon, Bastrop Opera House,
711 Spring St.
Sponsor: Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
Program: Upstart, Carolyn Banks
RSVP REQUIRED: $12 if RSVP by noon Monday before
the luncheon, $15 for late or no RSVP. Email your RSVP
to [email protected],call 303-0558 or
register and pay on-line (click the "Register Now"
button, above).
Please note that any RSVP's or standing reservations
not cancelled 24 hours prior to the luncheon will be
billed as a no-show.
Wed, June 01, 6:30 PM
Class of 2011 Baccalaureate, Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center
for the Performing Arts, 1401 Cedar St
Parents, friends and community members are all
invited to join the Bastrop High School Class of 2011
for their Baccalaureate
The event is sponsored by the graduating class of
2011 and the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance. For more
information, contact Bastrop High School at (512)
772-7200.
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2011 will
take place on June 3 at BISD Memorial Stadium,
starting at 8:11 PM
Thu, June 02, 1 - 5 PM
Summer Fun Kick off, Frontier Bank of Texas, 1500
Chestnut St.
Kick off your summer fun with Frontier Bank. Sno
cones, cotton candy and balloons. Register to win a
door prize which will be donated by Chestnut Square
Entertainment Center.
Admission Details: Free
Sat, June 04, 10 AM - 1 PM
Family Nature Quest, McKInney Roughs Nature Park,
1884 Hwy 71 W
A park naturalist will guide families on a hike on
McKinney Roughs trails where you will learn about
natural history, and the importance of land and water
stewardship. Afterwards, visit the interactive exhibits,
enjoy a nature craft, or go on a self-guided nature
scavenger hunt. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day
of it.
Admission Details: FREE for all ages - limited to 20
participants.
Sat, June 04, 6 PM
Grand Opening of Riverwood Hall, Riverwood Retreat ,
315 Riverwood Dr.
The grand opening of the Riverwood Retreat's newest
addition...the Riverwood Hall, with space for meetings,
music and merriment, and the Tin Can Tourist Court with
restored vintage campers. There will be food and fun
for all. The show at 8 will feature Lady D, bringing her
brassy, bawdy blues style to Bastrop. She puts on quite
a show not to be missed. This is a BYOB or BYOIC (Bring
Your Own Ice Chest), so come early to enjoy looking
over the property and stay for the fabulous blues show
that begins at 8PM. And please tell all your friends...
the more the merrier. Hope to see you there! Thanks, in
advance, for your support of the Riverwood Retreat and
Blues in Bastrop.
www.coloradoriverretreat.com
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Thu, June 09, 8 AM
Scrap Metal Drive, Old Coca Cola Bottling Plant,
Eagleston & SE 2nd Ave
The city of Smithville and Soldier’s Angels are out
to build a unique park project for the city that will
combine a children's water recreation area and a
memorial space and monument to honor the fallen
heroes of Bastrop County. YOU can help with this
project and get your yard/garage cleaned up at the
same time.
Running through September, they are collecting scrap
metal to raise money for the Veterans Memorial Park.
They want your junk cars, large appliances, copper,
brass, steel, iron, alumninum...anything made (mostly)
out of metal.
June 9th is a 'Big Drive Day', please bring everything to
the Old Coca Cola Bottling Plant at the above address.
Or, through September, you can call 512-237-3282 for
pick-up or drop-off arrangements.
For more details, click here.
See HAPPENING, page 6
Sales Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sun. 11 am - 7 pm
Service Hours:
Certified Technicians
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Sun, June 05, 4 - 7 PM
An Evening of Music & Soiree benefiting the Boys &
Girls Clubs of Bastrop County, Mac & Joyce Payne's
House, 396 McAllister Rd
A Summer Soirée benefiting the Boys and Girls
Clubs of Bastrop County with an afternoon of music!
Featuring: Janeene Williams, Soprano Johan Totes,
Piano We want to let you know Who We Are and of
the many ways you can be of help with One-Time or
Recurring Opportunities to invest your time, treasure
and talent! Limited Seating, please RSVP Joyce@
macandjoyce.org. There will be a small silent auction
after the concert.
Admission Details: Suggested donation of $10-$25.
All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop
County.
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Sun, June 05, 3 PM
Family Adventure Day at the Hyatt, Hyatt Lost Pines
Resort & Spa, 575 Lost Pines Road
Families compete at horse shoes, disc golf, GPS
scavenger hunt, sack races, water balloon toss and
basketball free-throws. Family with the most points
wins a 2 night stay in a junior suite at the Hyatt! Also
included: waterpark access, jump house, s'mores,
tie-died shirts, outdoor movie & popcorn and a rubber
duck race. Benefitting Rotary Club of Cedar Creek's
Early Act First Knight program.
Admission Details: $50 for family of 4. $10 for each
additional family member. Only 50 tickets will be sold!
Call or email Stephanie today!
www.mundayford.com
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat. 8 am - 4:30 pm
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Fri, June 10, 7:45 - 8:30 AM
Quarterly Member Breakfast, Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce, 927 Main St.
Please RSVP in any of the following ways: Register
on-line by clicking the "Register Now" link above,
email [email protected] or call 512303-0558.
Fri, June 10 - 11
Brent Thurman Professional Bull Riding, Mayfest
Hill, 3001 Loop 150 E
Come to Mayfest Hill for the excitement of a
professional bull riding event.
Event details:
TICKET PRICES: (tickets available at the Chamber
of Commerce or at the gate)
Jr. Bull Riding, FRIDAY June 10th, 7 PM
$5 for ALL & Kids under 12 are free
PBR Bull Riding & Exceptional Rodeo, SATURDAY
June 11th, 7:30 PM
$15 for Adults or $10 with the purchase of a raffle
ticket; $5 for children ages 7-12; Kids 6 and under
are Free
For more information visit www.brentthurman.com
.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR IF YOU HAVE
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENT YOU CAN CONTACT
[email protected]
BULL RIDING ENTRIES OR CONTESTANTS SHOULD
EMAIL US AT [email protected]
VENDORS interested in having a booth at the event
should contact Leroy at 512.560.4018 or leroy@
thompsonbingo.com
Sat, June 11, 9 AM - 3 PM
TOAD - Texas Outdoor Adventure Day, McKinney
Roughs Nature Park, 1884 Hwy 71 W
Like the frirst explorers of Texas, we will travel down
the Colorado River, navigate through the woods and
climb to great heights. Meet at McKinney Roughs
for a day of excitement, adventure and good food.
The day begins at the challenge course where we
will get vertical on the rock climbing wall and zip
line. Next everyone becomes an explorer we use
Global Positioning System (GPS) units to navigate
the McKinney Roughs hiking trails back to enjoy
our camfire lunch. We top it of with a splash-a raft
trip down the Colorado River where getting wet is
guaranteed!!
Admission Details: Pre-registration is required.
Register on line at www.lcra.org/outdoorprograms.
$45 per person, adults and children ages 7 and up.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by
an adult.
Sat, June 11, 9 AM
Pine Street Market Days, Pine Street Market Days,
Pine Street
Second Saturday From April through December,
on Pine Street between Main & Water Streets in
Bastrop, Texas
June 2011
Antiques - Handcraft - Pottery - Woodcraft - Plants
- Food
Carnival & Depression Glass -- Tupperware Jewelry - And More
More information & the application are available
at
http://www.bastropbusinesswomen.com/
marketdaysa.htm
Sat, June 11, 9 AM - 12 PM
Blessed Hope Walkathon - CASA, McKinney Roughs,
1884 Hwy 71 W
Walkathon at McKinney Roughs along the walking
trails. Proceeds will benefit outreach for those in
need as well as support CASA and its mission to
assist children. This is open to both adults and
children. Please join us in this walk to help make a
difference in the lives of those in need. Admission
Details: Park admission - $4.00 adults, $2.00
senior citizens. Contact for registration and/or
pledge sheet.
Sat, June 11, 2 - 3 PM
Geocaching 101, Buescher State Park, 100 Park
Road 1E
Learn to use a GPS unit to hunt for treasure in the
woods. Discover the basics of geocaching and
seek out your first cache on the park''s hiking trail.
Bring your own GPS or borrow one of ours. Advance
reservation for GPS units recommended. Meet at
Lakeview Campground.
Admission Details: $4 adults 13 and over
Sat, June 11, 7 PM
Movies in the Park "Despicable Me", Fisherman's
Park, 1400 Willow St
Animated Feature, Rated PG, 95 minutes
Movie begins at dusk, Bring Blankets, lawn chairs
and coolers
Sponsored by the City of Bastrop Public Works,
Parks, & Recreation and Bastrop Power & Light
http://www.cityofbastrop.org/departments/parks_
department/movies_in_the_park.html
Sat, June 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Together in Hunger: Choir Festival, Bastrop Convention
and Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut Street
Community Choir Festival featuring local churches
and choirs to raise money to benefit the Bastrop
County Emergency Food Pantry
Call (512) 332-8984 Fax (512) 332-8819
Admission Details: $10, tickets available at Bastrop
County Emergency Food Shelter, Convention Center,
and Door.
Mon, June 13, 10 AM
Ribbon Cutting for Texan Urgent Care, Texan Urgent
Care, 717 Hwy 71 W #500 (in Burleson Crossing)
Wed, June 15, 5:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting and Reception at Davis Ranch
Retreat, Davis Ranch Retreat, 1110 Peach Creek Rd
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as
To advertise in the
Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce Newsletter
Call The Bastrop Advertiser at
(512) 321-2557!
we welcome Davis Ranch Retreat to the Bastrop
Chamber of Commerce. There will be a reception
from 5 - 7 PM.
http://davisranchretreat.com/
Fri, June 17, 7 PM - 12 PM
Juneteenth Celebration in Bastrop, Juneteenth
Celebration, Downtown Bastrop
Fri, June 17th - Family and Friends Event - 7 to
9 PM - Kerr Community Park (There will be Music
and fellowship at the Pavilion in the Park. Vendors
also on hand.)
Sat, June 18th
n Parade - 10 am - Fisherman’s Park to Kerr
Community Park(Check in and line up for the
parade will begin at 7 am at Fisherman’s Park.
Parade will proceed up Farm Street to Main Street.
Turn Right on Main Street and Proceed through
Downtown to Pine Street. Turn Left on Pine Street
to Martin Luther King. Turn Right on MLK and end
at Kerr Community Park. Some floats and other
participants will end up at Emile School Parking lot
to break down floats and disperse.)
n Emancipation Program - Kerr Community Park
- 11:30 am (soon after parade)(County and City
Officials will be on hand along with other speakers,
singers, musicians and dancers to commemorate
the holiday with tributes.)
n Festival in the Park - Kerr Community Park - All
Day (until 5 pm)(Vendors will be on hand to sell
food and other items during the day. Entertainment
will continue at the pavilion throughout the day as
well.)
n Blue Flame Cruisers Car and Motorcycle Show
- Chestnut Square
n Juneteenth Street Dance - Main Street - 8 pm
to midnight The Blue Mist Band will be performing
live on a stage at 904 Main Street in front of the
old City Hall. Street closed from Chestnut to Pine
Street. Downtown Business Alliance (DBA) will be
selling beer.
Sat, June 18 - 19
River Runner Chili Cook-Off, American Legion Post
533, 3003 Loop 150 East
Casi Chili Cook Off To Raise money for Pink Santa.
We have a Raffle, Silent Auction, Chili cook-off and
Judging, then have Dinner and enjoy the Music!
All for a great cause - making sure that every
child in Bastrop gets something from Santa each
Christmas! Now accepting donations, and we can
come pick them up if you give us a call. Donations
can be dropped off at the American Legion, or
checks can be mailed to PO Box 2179 (with Pink
Santa in the memo line). For more info, call Crystal,
512-844-6668; Heather, 512-699-8134; or Amber,
512-297-6800. Admission Details: Entry Fee to
Cook: $20.00 on Sat. and $18.00 on Sun.
Sat, June 18, 7 - 11 PM
Light o'' the Moon Float Trip, McKinney Roughs
Nature Park, 1884 Hwy 71 W
Beat the heat and enjoy the river in a whole new
way! Floating by the light of the moon, you''ll be
serenaded under the stars by nocturnal creatures
of the river corridor. Take in the beauty of the sun
setting on the Colorado and the cool comfort of
the night air as your raft is gently guided down a
stretch of tranquil river. Participants must be able
to swim.
Admission Details: Pre-registration is required.
Register online at www.lcra.org/outdoorprograms.
$50 per person, ages 7 and up.
Mon, June 20 - 22, 9:30 AM - 12 PM
Vacation Bible School , First United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall, 1203 Main St
Bring kitchen fun to your kids for First United
Methodist Church of Bastrop's Vacation Bible
School 2011! Through biblical festivals kids will
explore the Bible as an exciting cookbook filled
with recipes for living out God's word. Help your
kids carry out God's recipe! Come cook up some
fun.
Admission Details: Free
Wed, June 22, 10 AM
Ribbon Cutting for LBA RV Park, LBA RV Park, 272
Pershing Blvd
Fri, June 24, 9:30 - 11 PM
Stargazing at the Roughs, McKinney Roughs Nature
Park, 1884 SH 71 W
Don't miss this opportunity for the whole family
to explore the galaxy together as our astronomer
takes you on a tour of the Milky Way that's truly
out of this world! Behold the wonder of the cosmos
through our Dobsonian telescopes and venture
beyond the boundaries of our planet Earth. Learn
about the constellations and marvel at the beauty
and mystery of the universe in this spectacular free
program for the whole family. Bring lawn chairs,
refreshments and blankets for comfort and enjoy
this family event. Program will be canceled in the
event of inclement weather.
Admission Details: FREE for the whole family! Not
necessary to register.
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Celebrations and Events
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon cuttings and celebrations for new chamber members and current members who moved to new locations.
Whoop Stop
Professional Choice Massage, LLC
Professional Choice Massage, LLC is now open at 889 Union Chapel Road
in Cedar Creek. Licensed Massage Therapist Jaime Johnson specializes in sports
massage and will work with your doctors for the most effective results, but she
also offers a variety of services and packages including therapeutic massage, custom sports massage, relaxing Swedish massage and spa services. An exciting new
service is Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Call 512-608-1576 for an appointment.
The Whoop Stop held a ribbon cutting for their new “rest stop”
pavilion and huge driver information sign at 2802 Hwy 21 E, in
Paige. The pavilion has comfortable seating to stretch and rest as
you make your drive toward Texas A & M - or to any destination
out Hwy 21 East - and you can fill your gas tank at the pump, or
get a great meal in the snack bar! For more information, call Brenda
Swinney at 512-253-6620.
Ryno's Pool
Lawn Services
&
Ryan Owens, owner
of Ryno's Pool & Lawn
Services, held a ribbon
cutting at the Hampton
Inn and Suites. Ryan
keeps their indoor pool
sparkling for the enjoyment of their guests, and
he can keep your pool or
lawn beautiful and maintenance free, too. Call
Ryan at 512-787-9625.
Boy’s and Girl’s Club
Boy’s and Girl’s Club held a ribbon cutting at their
new pavilion, 603-C Linden St. The pavilion was an
Eagle Scout project for Samuel King. Call 512-321-6676
for more information about the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of
Bastrop.
White Morpha Fine Art Restoration & Gallery
White Morpha Fine Art Restoration & Gallery is now open at
714 Chestnut St. Owner/artist/art restoration expert Jessica Miller
held a ribbon cutting and open house at her gallery, and showed
examples of her art restoration work. She’s in the corner station
at Chestnut and Water Streets, in the former Dickens Locksmith
and Bill Chess location. Stop by or call 512-406-7806.
To advertise in the
Bastrop Chamber
of
Commerce
Newsletter
Call The Bastrop
Advertiser at
(512) 321-2557!
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Your Chamber Board of Directors for 2011
Drusilla Rogers, Chairman ......................................................... Sugar Shack
Debbie Denny, Chair Elect ............................................... Bastrop Advertiser
Larry Lynn, Past Chair ............................................... Centex Image Designs
Jim Attra ......................................................................... B & B Auto Supply
Amy Bruder ........................................................................... The Roadhouse
Dr. Jeffrey Chen ...................................... Lost Pines Center for Cancer Care
Tommy Frizell ................................................................. Individual Member
Mark Garrison ............................................................. TrustTexas Bank, SSP
Mark Gray ..................................................................... Goin’ Postal Bastrop
Jana Hellbusch ................................................................. Individual Member
Greg Johnson ................................................................ Agilent Technologies
Matthew Mix ........................................................................................ Adjust
Steve Murray ........................................ Bastrop Independent School District
Joe Newman .................................................................... Individual Member
William “Willie” Piña .............................. Bastrop Co. Commissioner, Pct. 1
Tom Scott ........................................................................ Individual Member
Reid Sharp ...................................................................... First National Bank
Steven Sonday ................................................................................. Best Buy
Mike Talbot ............................................................................ City of Bastrop
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
927 Main St.
Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 303-0558
E-mail: [email protected]
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Membership Application
Name of Business
Billing Address
Physical Address
Billing Contact
Customer Contact
Phone
Number of Employees
Annual Dues Structure:
One time Administration Fee……$20
Professional...$200
Manufacturers…$300
Charitable/Civic Organizations…$75
Small Businesses: 1-5 employees……$150
6-10 employees……$200
over 10 employees……$300
Individuals…………$50
Senior Citizens…….$35
Monthly Luncheon
Please see the Chamber website events
calendar for updates and to register.
Inquiries
Walk-in
Map Requests
Relocation Info
Visitor Guides
Business Referrals
Totals
Website Visits:
Phone
Mail/Fax/Email
Bastrop Opera House
June 1, 2011
Date:
Program: Upstart, Carolyn Banks
Sponsor:
Menu:
Bastrop Chamber Official Activity Report
April 2011
Totals
Y-T-D
E-mail
Type of Business
Staff
Susan Weems Wendel, IOM ................................................... President/CEO
Troyanne Bush, IOM ............................................................ Office Manager
Vickie Vincent ......................................................... Administrative Assistant
Website
Fax
Caterer:
Cost:
Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
Beef & Chicken Fajitas, rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour
cream, guacamole, chips, tea, lemonade, and water
Chili’s Grill
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2
4
15
65
583
4
19
606
3,216
2,390
616
2,114
5,120
18,853
Call 512-303-0558 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
3,654
677
2,141
6,472
24,060
Please note that any RSVP’s not cancelled 24 hrs prior to the
luncheon will be billed as no-shows.
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73,201
BARNARD TIRE & WHEEL
HAS EXPANDED!
Major brand tires
for Auto, Truck and Agricultural.
Complete automobile repair
and service.
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$12 if RSVP by noon Friday, May 27th
$15 if RSVP after Fri, May 27th
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Bastrop County’s Bank…Since 1889
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in Bastrop County
7 Years Running
We now have Road Service for tire troubles!
1501 Chestnut
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
321-4506
512-321-2561 or 512-303-1003