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The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
February 2011
Volume 12, Issue 2
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.
AXPOW mid-winter conference 73rd Annual Banquet
Commander
Sina
Chandler holds the celebration cake made by
her granddaughter as
her son, Paul Chandler,
looks on. The cake was
made for the Department
of Texas – AXPOW,
Mid-Winter Conference
that was held at the
Comfort Suites Bastrop
on Saturday, January 14
– 16. About 40 former prisoners of war
and their spouses and/
or children gathered for
their business meeting
for AXPOW.
Get your reservation now to join us for the Chamber’s Annual
Award & Recognition Banquet on Saturday night, February 12th
at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. The festivities
will start with a social at 6:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at
7:00 p.m. with dinner service. The awards program will begin
at 8:00 with our 2010 Points of Light Volunteers, and the Man,
Woman and Citizen of the Year recipients.
The sponsor tables this year seat ten and are $700. Aqua
Water, Bastrop Advertiser, the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, and
Precinct 1 Commissioner Willie Piña have already reserved their
tables, and we also have some very generous Banquet Sponsors
who have already stepped up to make sure this year’s banquet
is a success. We’d like to thank our Premiere Sponsor, Frontier
Bank; our Banner Sponsors, Classic Bank, Greater TEXAS
Federal Credit Union and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.
Also this year, Centex Image Designs is sponsoring commemorative wine glasses for each guest. As in the past, G&C Printing
is providing the programs with creative artwork by Denise
Altum.
Individual tickets are available at $50 per person. For more
information about the banquet, or to reserve your tickets or
sponsor a table, call the Chamber office at 303-0558 or make
your reservation and pay online by using the link on the right
tool bar of our website, www.bastropchamber.com .
Bastrop’s Old Town Visitor Center
Cindye Wolford and her faithful staff of volunteers have been very busy at the Old
Town Visitor Center. Just take a look at these numbers! Way to go!
2006
DATE
BASTROP
COUNTY
AUSTIN
TEXAS
TOTAL
629
273 876 2007
912
553 2008
2009
1018
818
613 546 2010
539
3916
GRAND TOTAL
OTHER STATE
TOTAL
OTHER COUNTRY
TOTAL
TOTAL
OVERNIGHT
437 93
2335
411
1964 978 213
4612
885
2245 2600 1046 1176 247
277
5136
5431
1056
879
741 3156 1652 194
6282
972
2726 10841 5289 1024
23796
4203
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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. Call 321-9091
with questions or more info.
Bastrop Public Library Board
Meeting. 1st Monday of each month, 6 –
10 PM. The public is invited - come and
get involved with your Public Library!
1100 Church Street, Bastrop, TX 78602.
For more info, Mickey Duvall, mickey@
bastroplibrary.org, 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 517-1959 or Dianna Kana 5812665.
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, 3215555.
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 772-4236 or 303-5762.
Portrait Artist Karen Raidy –
Tuesday 10 – 12 AM and 7 – 9 PM.
‘Portrait Painting in Oil’ A Paint Along
method for anyone who wants to paint
people. Other classes are available, for
more info contact Karen at 512-6357521, email at petsketch@charter.net or
www.karenraidyportraits.vpweb.com/
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 576-1100.
The Downtown Business Alliance
meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every
month at 6:15 PM at the Chamber of
Commerce, 927 Main St. For more
information call Drusilla Rogers at the
Sugar Shack 321-3777.
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, skosco@bastroplibrary.org.
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, birdwatch 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 BastropTown@yahoo.com 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 Stella
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 360-4347.
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 3215525, 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, bonniej@bastroplibrary.org,
512-321-5441.
The Friends of the Bastrop County
Animal Shelter Meeting is held the 3rd
Wednesday of each month at the Bastrop
Christian Church, 1104 Church St, at
6:30 PM. Call 321-1450.
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
Board 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
Outstanding Agents — Outstanding Results
Bastrop Area
87 Loop 150 West, Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 303-4441
www.BastropForSale.com
Each RE/MAX ofce is independently owned and operated.
Residential • Commercial • Farm and Ranch • Homesites
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, 512253-0100. 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.
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. First 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, bonniej@bastroplibrary.org, 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.
Lost Pines High Tech Consortium
meets every 2nd Thursday of the month,
7:30 PM at Cindy’s Downtown, 931
Main St to network and discuss building
High Tech in Bastrop. Those who work
in the High Tech sector are encouraged
to attend. Happy Hour specials, free
chips & salsa. More info call 321-1171.
Portrait Artist Karen Raidy – Thu
evenings. Paint Alongs @ Green Chai
Café, Landscapes in Acrylic. Other
classes are available, for more info
contact Karen at 512-635-7521, email
at petsketch@charter.net or www.karenraidyportraits.vpweb.com/
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 985-6591.
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.
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
Videonet Production Group meets
the 3rd Thursday of each month at the
UPSTART Media Building, 1800 Linda
St. in Bastrop, 7 PM– 8:30 PM. Have
you dreamed of making a movie, short
clip, or want to learn more about lighting, editing, videotaping, and more? For
info call Debbie Lundrigan 512-2298100 or go to RD Productions at www.
basconet.com
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 3219500 or Jenny Bankston at 512-2521512.
The Bastrop Business Women meet
the 4th Thursday of the month at noon
in the Bastrop Public Library meeting
February 2011
bastropchamber.com
room, 1100 Church St. Informative
speakers & networking, Lunch is $10
& requires a reservation to Dolores
Hestdalen, 303-6347 or cords27@aol.
com
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, bonniej@
bastroplibrary.org, 512-321-5441.
First Friday Art Reception, 6 – 8
PM, See the artwork and meet the featured artists at the Main Street galleries.
Camp Wilderness Ridge needs volunteers to serve with us for weekend
campouts & retreats, email ron@wildernessridge.com or call 512-237-4442.
River Valley Farmers Market is
open the following times/locations until
sold out: Saturday in Bastrop at 10
AM at 116 Ponderosa Rd. (at Hwy 71
E); Tuesday in Elgin 12:30 PM beside
Library and Thursday in Smithville at 1
PM @ Main & 1st Street Gazebo. WIC
approved, www.rivervalleyfarmersmarket.com or call 817-929-2789.
Bastrop 1832 Farmers Market is
open every Friday 2:30 – 6. Saturday
from June 19 to September 1 hours will
be 9 AM – 1 PM, then back to regular
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 McDade VFW Hall from
7 PM – 11 PM. Acoustic or electric, vocalists encouraged. Beginner to
Professional. For more info call Debbie
Lundrigan 512-229-8100 or go to www.
basconet.com
The American Legion Post No. 533
has live music every Friday & Saturday
nights at 7:30 PM. 3003 Loop 150 E,
Bastrop, 512-321-5555.
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 experience and formal
education in the Yogi Bhajan tradition. For information or directions, call
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Bastrop Gardens at 512-303-5672 or see
www.bastropgardens.com
First Saturday Art Festival in
Smithville, 1st & Main Sts at the Train
Park, 10AM – 5 PM. Locally made arts
& crafts, music, free kids' craft booth,
& demonstrations. Call the Lost Pines
Artisans Alliance at 360-4347.
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 303-6233. 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 3216600.
Manna Ministries Food Program
at First Baptist Church in Bastrop, distributed the last Saturday of each month
at 915 Hwy 71 W. Order deadline varies, call the church at 303-3221 or visit
the Manna Website for a menu, www.
cornerstoneamarillo.net/index files/
page455.htm
Lost Pines Artisans Alliance Mary
Nichols Art Center Gallery is open
every Saturday from 11 - 4. 301
Burleson at Loop 230, in Smithville.
For information contact Karen Darr at
360-5080.
Break Bread With Bach on the
4th Sunday of every month at Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church. Dinner
served from 6 to 6:45 PM, then a
brief Homily will be given by Dr. Lou
Jander, then a Bach Cantata will be
performed. Admission is free but donations are appreciated. For information,
308-9911.
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, 512253-0100. 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.
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February 2011
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.
LarryLand Music, LLC is locally owned and operated by Larry &
Debra Wilson. Larry & Deb moved
to Bastrop County in 2001 after falling
in love with the area. Larry spent his
career in the Austin music scene playing Lead Guitar for some of Austin’s
favorites as well as fronting his own
bands. Because of this contributions
to the Austin Music Community for
30 years, Larry received the honor of
having the Mayor of Austin declare
April 2nd Larry Wilson Day. Now,
with the opening of the music store,
they are looking forward to serving
the musicians of Bastrop County for
the next 30 years. The store will carry
all types of musical instruments. It
will support accessories for the school
band students as well. LarryLand
Music will also take special orders,
consignments, and buy, sell or trade
for area musicians. Repairs & service
to guitars, amps, etc are also available.
The Grand Opening is scheduled to
be held on January 29th, so plan to
stop by and check out the store in the
Crossing, 601 Chestnut, Suite E, overlooking the Colorado River. There
are plans for pickin’ on the porch and
watching the sunsets over the river.
Larry & Deb are very proud to be
members of the Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce and look forward to getting to know all of our future business
friends & customers.
Wilhelm Photography is owned
and operated by Lora Wilhelm, a
Bastrop resident since birth. With
the support of her family, she started
Wilhelm Photography in 2007. She
specializes in event photography, sport
photography, onsite portraits and the
occasional pet photo. She believes
in keeping costs down and passing
those savings on to her customers.
To view samples of her work, please
visit: www.wilhelmphotography.net
or contact her at 512-922-1805 or
wp@wilhelmphotography.com
The Chamber welcomes Wild
Wood Cabins to its membership.
Owners Mike and Jan Haley have constructed a Wild Wood Cabin on Alum
Creek in the shade of towering loblolly
pines, oaks, and cherry laurels, where it
combines “down home” comfort with
deep woods charm. The cabin boasts a
300 sq ft covered front porch and 300
sq ft back deck, restored original pine
wood flooring inside, with a spacious
600 sq ft living area and high quality furniture, charming antique pieces,
bedroom nook with queen size bed,
granite counter tops, breakfast bar,
kitchen appliances, oversize bathroom,
and a peaceful view out of every window. Next time you need a peaceful
getaway, for yourself or visitors, keep
Wildwood Cabin in mind. Please visit
their web site at www.wildwoodtx.
com or call 713-249-6006.
Four Seasons Boutique is a fam-
ily owned business headed by Annie
and Edmund Beltran along with children Woodrow and Makayla. They
look forward to being members of
the chamber, and are very excited
in serving the Bastrop community.
Four Seasons offers Western belts and
decor, jewelry, handbags and much
more. Four seasons is located at 2804
Hwy. 21 next to the Road House in
Bastrop. For information or questions
call Annie at 512-332-0603.
The Chamber is proud to welcome Andre's Transmission & Auto
Repair Inc. as a new member. For
over 12 years, Andre's Transmission
& Auto Repair has provided motorists
in the Bastrop area with comprehensive auto repair services from basic
car care to the most technologically
advanced. Services include: 4-wheel
alignments, computer diagnostics,
complete diesel engine care, heating and cooling services, electrical
services, engine rebuilds and transmission overhauls, transfer case and
4-wheel drive services, RV maintenance and repair, tractor, lawn mower
and horse trailer or any trailer services
and repairs and rewiring – bumper to
bumper, they do it all! Andre’s has
been a BBB accredited business with
an A+ rating since 2001, with a goal
of offering the best services available
at affordable prices to get you back on
the road in no time. Their experienced
mechanics can work on both domestic
and import vehicles, farm equipment
to high performance.
To learn more please call 512-303-
9796, visit them on the web at www.
andrestransmissionandautorepair.com
or drop in and see them at 1177 Hwy
71 W (between Jack in the Box and
Munday Ford.)
Sports Dawg's, Bastrop’s new
family-oriented sports grill and bar,
opened “quietly” in December. The
official Grand Opening and Ribbon
Cutting ceremony will be on Thursday,
January 27th from 4 – 7 PM with a
happy hour and tasty treats.
Located on Hwy 71 W, in front
of WalMart and next to Schlotzsky’s,
Sports Dawg’s is in the bright red
building that used to be Cartwright’s
BBQ. This establishment is owned
and operated by Laura and Luke
Merritt , who also own Schlotzsky’s,
and is the brainchild of Laura and
Bobbi Pyka.
When you arrive, you are greeted,
seated and provided a complimentary
bowl of popcorn (free refills) while
perusing the extensive menu of appetizers, Black Angus burgers, grilled
sandwiches or salads. But that’s only
if you bypass the signature “builda-dawg” hot dog starring “Snappy,”
a white German-style hot dog made
of veal, pork and spices. Served
with spicy, brown mustard on a New
England style bun, you finish dressing
your “dawg” to suit your fancy.
For the “puppies” (kids), there’s a
special menu and a separate play area
staffed by a child coordinator, childheight tables, a TV tuned to children’s
shows, toys, games, puzzles and arts
& crafts. Parents can relax and enjoy
their favorite beverage, watch one (or
more) of the 24 TVs or socialize and
still keep an eye on the kids through
the window-surrounded playroom.
For warmer weather, there’s a patio
dining area and a sandbox for the kids.
For older “puppies” there are arcade
games and a jukebox.
Sports Dawg’s is still changing
and growing, adding new menu items,
looking for suggestions or comments.
They’re planning some upcoming
events like Super Bowl, the NBA
All-Star game, March Madness, UFC
Fight Nights and more. They’d also be
delighted to accommodate your group
get-together to cheer for a favorite
team, celebrate a special event or just
have a good time. Give them a call at
512-321-5700. Open daily from 10
AM to 11 PM, offering lunch specials
for under $6 on Mon – Fri, 11 – 2,
Happy Hours Mon – Fri, 4 – 7.
Staples is the world's largest
office products company, committed to making it easy for customers
around the globe to buy a wide
range of office products, including
supplies, technology, furniture, and
business services. With $23 billion
in sales, Staples serves businesses of
all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South
America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The new Staples in Bastrop is having
a "Ribbon Shredding" on Tuesday,
Feb. 1 at their brand new store in the
Burleson Crossing Shopping Center
at 767 Hwy 71 W, Bastrop, next to
Best Buy.
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.
ABC Pest & Lawn Services
American Legion Post 533
Anita's Mexican Restaurant
Bill Atwood, CPA, LLC
Aqua Water Supply
Argent Court Assisted Living
Barbara's Corner
Bastrop Advertiser
Bastrop Church of New Beginnings
Bastrop Community Senior Center
Bastrop County WCID #2
Bastrop Education Foundation
Bastrop Farm & Home - Keller Williams Realty
Bastrop Pregnancy Resource Center
Bastrop RV Park
Billy Moore Photography
CenterPoint Energy
Computer Services of Bastrop
Connections Individual and Family Services, Inc.
Cutright & Allen, Inc. – Architects
Dickens Locksmith, Inc.
Express Realty, Linda Apostalo
First National Bank
Flo’s Bail Bonds
George Reinemund Real Estate
Grant Architecture
Harvard Investments, Inc.
C.M. Henderson
Housing Authority, City of Bastrop
Images Alterations
K Friese & Associates, Inc.
Lakeside Professional Building
Literacy Volunteers of Bastrop
Lost Pines Bible Church
The Lost Pines Center for Cancer Care
Lowe's Home Improvement
MAdams Studio Cedar Creek
Deborah Rogers
Duane & Linda Rowe
Sherwin-Williams
Smithville Regional Hospital
State Farm, James Allen Agency
State Farm, Lori Tuggle Agency
Sturdi-Bilt Buildings
TD Landscape Design LLC
TomKat's Burgers
Michael Torrence , RE/MAX Bastrop Area
Village Homes
Vitalogy Skincare
Workforce Solutions
February 2011
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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, Jan 29, 12 - 5 PM
Messina Hof Wine Tasting Event @ Cripple Creek & Co,
928 A Main St.
Messina Hoff is bringing "Limited Edition" wines to
Cripple Creek! I have tried these wines and they are
YUMMY!! These are Single Vineyard wines originating
from the Texas High Plains. You will not be disappointed!!
Refreshments will be served! Admission Details: Event
is Free!
Sat, Jan 29, 5:30 PM
Bastrop Sportsman's Banquet, Sacred Heart Parish
Hall.
Annual event to benefit the Bastrop Education
Foundation...lots of fun, good food, raffles, silent and
live auctions, and games. Tickets are $60 single, $100
couples, $800 for reserved table that seats 8. This event
is always a sell out with 450 tickets, so contact Jennifer
Long at 512-461-9418 or Ashley Mutschink at 3048901 to get your tickets now!
Sat, Jan 29, 8 PM
Live Music- Richard Jessee Project, The Lumberyard
Music Hall, 1109 Main St.
Virtuoso Jazz/Rock Fusion Wildman Richard Jessee
performs with his Trio in The Lumberyard. See and hear
it to believe it - Virtuoso is an understatement. You've
never heard faster, or your money back... Admission
Details: $7 cover. Snacks and drinks available, BYOB
Tue, Feb 1, 10:30 AM
Ribbon Shredding for Staples, 767 Hwy 71 W
Please join us for a Ribbon 'Shredding' (using one of
Staples shredders, of course) as we welcome Staples
to the Bastrop Community.
Tue, Feb 01, 6 -7 PM
Robbie Sanders presenting Fairview Cemetery, Bastrop
Public Library, 1100 Church St.
Come and listen to Robbie Sanders speak on the history
of Fairview Cemetery. Learn about the War Babies, the
oldest marked grave and what prominent people are
buried in Fairview. Join us for an evening of cemetery
history! Admission Details: Free
Wed, Feb 02, 11:15 AM - 1 PM
Monthly Chamber Luncheon, Bastrop Opera House, 711
Spring St
Sponsor: Greater TEXAS Federal Credit Union
Program: Boy's & Girl's Club of Bastrop, Inc.
Catered by: Cedar's Mediterranean Grill
Menu: Penne Rustica or vegetarian Pasta Primavera,
salad, bread, Baklava, tea and water
RSVP REQUIRED: $12 if RSVP by noon Monday before
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the luncheon, $15 for late or no RSVP. Email your RSVP
to chamber@bastropchamber.com,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.
Thu, Feb 03, 7 - 8:30 PM
Keep Bastrop County Beautiful Community Meeting,
Aqua Water Meeting Room, 415 Old Austin Hwy
"Take Care of Texas" will be the topic, covering recycling
tips, rain barrel collection methods, computer recycling,
and overview of grant opportunities.
Paul Munguia has been with TCEQ for over eight
years and is currently in the Pollution Prevention and
Education section. He serves as the project lead for a
number of TCEQ and EPA programs and partners with
the Texas Department of Transportation's Drive Clean
Across Texas campaign. He also serves as an assist for
the TCEQ Computer Equipment Recycling program. Paul
holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
North Texas and is currently working towards a Masters
in Public Administration from Texas State University.
Plenty of time for questions.
Admission Details: Win Door Prizes and have some
fun!!!!!
Sat, Feb 05, 5 PM
Bastrop High School Football Banquet, Jerry Fay Wilhelm
Performing Arts Center, 1401 Cedar St.
The public is invited to help the players and coaches
celebrate a memorable season at the annual Bastrop
High School Football Banquet in the Jerry Fay Wilhelm
Center for the Performing Arts. A social begins at 4:00
p.m., there will also be a basket raffle, and finger foods
will be served. Contact Hershel Becker 512-517-1959
or Dianna Kana 512-581-2665 for more information.
Sat, Feb 05, 7 - 8 PM
Stargazing Night, Buescher State Park, 100 Park Road
1E
Bundle up and discover the wonders of our night sky
with binoculars and a telescope. Winter is the best time
to look at the stars, with many constellations putting on
a good show. Weather permitting. At the amphitheater.
Admission Details: $4 adults 13 and over.
Sat, Feb 05, 9 PM
Dinner with the "Still Rockin' Band", Baxters on Main,
919 Main St.
Bastrop's Premier Classic Rock & Roll Band, "Still
Rockin", will play at Baxters on Main for a dinner
performance. Call Baxters now for your reservation
because this show is always a sell-out. The band starts
at 9 pm and plays until the food runs out! For more info,
www.stillrockin.net .
Thu, Feb 10, 9:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting for new Day Care, Little Sheep Learning
Center, 202 Hwy 71 W
Join us for a ribbon cutting and open house at Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church. There will be tours
through the facility, and cookies, tea and lemonade for
refreshment.
Thu, Feb 10, 7 PM
Friends of the Lost Pines Meeting, Trinity Lutheran
Church, 117A Loop 150
Our next Friends of the Lost Pines Meeting, we will be
guests of our Venture Scouting Crew at Trinity Lutheran
Church, 7 PM, on Thu, Feb 10th, at 7 PM. The address
is: 117A Loop 150 in Bastrop.
Fri, Feb 11, 7 - 11 PM
McJam Musicians & Vocalists Networking Group in
Bastrop, Hyper Computers, 1507 Chestnut St
McJam Musicians & Vocalists Networking Group in
Bastrop, Acoustic or electric, vocalists encouraged.
Beginner to Professional. This is a jam so bring 10
copies of 5 songs you want to perform and/or sing. We
take turns being lead with the group as backup. This
is a way to expand your song book, share and learn
tips, and network. For more info call Debbie Lundrigan
at 512-229-8100 or go to Bastrop County Networking
Directory & Events Calendar www.basconet.com
Sat, Feb 12, 8:30 - 10 AM
Bastrop Bird Walk, Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy 21 E.
Look for the birds of Bastrop State Park in several
different habitats and learn about the species that call
this park home. Bring your own binoculars and field
guide or borrow some of ours. All ages and experience
levels welcome. Meet at the lake. Admission Details: $4
adults 13 and over.
Sat, Feb 12, 5 - 8 PM
2nd annual "Hearts for Paws" fundraiser, Cecil B. Long
Room, 1020 Main St.
The Friends of Bastrop County Animal Shelter is holding
their 2nd annual "Hearts for Paws" fundraiser on Feb.
12th at 1020 Main St. from 5pm to 8pm with Silent
Auction and roses for the Ladies.
Sat, Feb 12, 6:30 - 9 PM
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd Annual Banquet,
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, 575 Lost Pines
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Relay For Life - "Give Cancer the Boot" Dance featuring
Ricky Calmbach, Watterson Hall, 1179 Watterson Rd.
Give Cancer the Boot at Watterson Hall! This is a
Bastrop/Smithville Relay For Life fundraiser. Doors open
at 7pm Showtimes: 8pm Logan Tucker; 10:30pm Ricky
Calmbach. Please join us for great music and dancing.
There will also be a silent auction and the Relay teams
will be doing other fundraisers as well. This is a great
cause...hope to see you there. Admission Details:
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or
from any Relay team or committee member.
Sat, Feb 19 – Apr 3, 10 AM - 7 PM
Renaissance Festival, Sherwood Forest Faire, 1883 Old
Hwy 20, McDade
Second Annual Season of Sherwood Forest Faire, open
Saturday and Sundays from Feb. 19, to April 3, and also
on "Spring Break Fri", March 18. There are several new
buildings for this season, more entertainment and food,
wine tasting (reservation required), crafts, and a day full
of fun in store for your entire family! Go to the website
for more information, http://sherwoodforestfaire.com/ .
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If you register on-line, please provide full names of all
attendees.
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd Annual
Banquet will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Resort & Spa. The pre-dinner reception will begin at
6:30 PM, followed by the Banquet at 7 and the Awards
Ceremony at 8. A cash bar will be available. Make plans
now to attend the Banquet and help us honor our Points
of Light volunteers, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year,
and Citizen of the Year.
There is a block of rooms reserved for attendees of
this event, rate is $199 (current on-line price is $249.)
Call in-house reservations at 308-1234 & request the
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce block.
Admission Details: Sponsor tables are available for
$700 and will seat ten, and individual tickets are $50.
Other sponsorships are available in increments from
$200 to $5,000. All Sponsors will receive recognition
in the Banquet Program and the Chamber Newsletter,
and other recognition commensurate with sponsorship
levels.
www.mundayford.com
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat. 8 am - 4:30 pm
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February 2011
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.
Texas Hot Spot
Mattie Merriweather is cooking up mighty good grub at Texas Hot Spot, Mattie's Soul Food Kitchen, 1146 Hwy 21 W in Cedar Creek. She served a tasty
selection from her menu at her recent ribbon cutting. Call 512-321-4282.
James Medack &
Melodi Oltmann
James Medack &
Melodi Oltmann held a
ribbon cutting for their
new CPA firm, Medack &
Oltmann, LLP (formerly
J.D. Mican). They’re
located at 115 Loop 150
W, phone 512-321-3951
to get your tax season
under control.
February 2011
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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.
Bastrop City Hall
The new Bastrop City Hall is officially open at 1311 Chestnut St. and city officials held a ribbon cutting in the Council Chamber to celebrate.
Hyper Computers
Hyper Computers has moved to their new
location at 1507 Chestnut St., in the former
Scooters Coffee Shop Location across from
Chestnut Square Entertainment Center. Owners
Blake & Cheyenne Lambert invite you to stop
by for all your computer needs – no problem is
too large! Call 512-321-2275.
Larry & Debra Wilson
LarryLand Music owners
Larry & Debra Wilson held a
ribbon cutting at 601 Chestnut
#E. Call 512-983-2433 for
information.
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February 2011
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
Joe Newman ..................................... Bastrop Economic Development Corp.
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
Donald Williams .................................. Bastrop Independent School District
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
927 Main St.
Bastrop, TX 78602 (512) 303-0558
E-mail: info@bastropchamber.com
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Membership Application
Name of Business
Billing Address
Physical Address
Billing Contact
Customer Contact
Phone
E-mail
Type of Business
Number of Employees
Annual Dues Structure:
One time Administration Fee……$20
Professional...$200 Manufacturers…$300 Non Profit Organizations…$50
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.
Bastrop Opera House
Staff
Susan Weems Wendel, IOM ................................................... President/CEO
Troyanne Bush, IOM ............................................................ Office Manager
Vickie Vincent ......................................................... Administrative Assistant
Walk-in
Phone
Mail/Fax/Email
Totals
0
2
143
6,634
2
1
2
5
316
Visitor Guides
226
0
4
230
10,521
Business Referrals
502
759
978
2,239
48,918
871
760
978
2,239
66,398
Relocation Info
Totals
Website Visits:
18,102
193,246
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Major brand tires
for Auto, Truck and Agricultural.
Complete automobile repair
and service.
1501 Chestnut
Open: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
February 2, 2011
Program: Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Bastrop
Sponsor:
Menu:
Greater TEXAS Federal Credit Union
Caterer:
Cost:
Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill
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Date:
Chamber networking from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
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Website
Fax
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Penne Rustica or vegetarian Pasta Primavera,
salad, bread, Baklava, tea & water
$12 if RSVP by noon Monday, Jan 31st
$15 if RSVP after Mon, Jan 31st
Call 512-303-0558 or email chamber@bastropchamber.com to RSVP.
Please note that any RSVP’s not cancelled 24 hrs prior to the
luncheon will be billed as no-shows.
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