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August 2011
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Volume 12, Issue 8
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.
The Best Cities For Jobs
By Joel Kotkin,
Executive Editor of www.NewGeography.com
Forbes’ list of the best cities for jobs ranked 398 current metropolitan
statistical areas, based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics reported from November 1999 to January 2011. Rankings
are based on recent growth trends, mid-term growth and long-term
growth and momentum. They also broke down rankings by size —
small, medium and large — since regional economies differ markedly
due to their scale. As of 2009 the U.S. Office of Management and
Budget defines the Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos MSA as including
Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties.
No place displayed more vibrancy than Texas. The Lone Star State
dominated the three size categories, with the No. 1 mid-sized city, El
Paso (No. 3 overall, up 22 places from last year) and No.1 large metropolitan area Austin, including Bastrop (No. 6 overall), joining KilleenTemple-Fort Hood (the No. 1 small city) atop their respective lists.
Texas also produced two other of the top 10 smallest regions, including energy-dominated No. 4 Midland, which gained 41 places overall,
and No. 10 Odessa, whose economy jumped a remarkable 57 places. It
also added two other mid-size cities to its belt: No. 2 Corpus Christi and
No. 4 McAllen-Edinburgh-Mission.
These may be far from the best of times, but they are no longer the
worst.
New shopping venue at Wyldwood
Bastrop is losing Lil' Bit of Country from 809
Main St, but we're not losing owner Peggy Van
Blaricom entirely as she will now be displaying
her finds in her new location. Peggy is partnering with Marc Elson, owner of Loblolly General
Goods, and John Weatherford at their new venue,
Wyldwood Market. Each brings their unique design
style into the Wyldwood Market showroom. Peggy
is known in the Bastrop community for finding fine
American primitive and country antiques and collectables. Marc and John have worked together with
Architects & Heroes in Austin and recently reunited
at Wyldwood Market to bring quality 19th Century
European and American antiques, Industrial design
furnishings and custom lighting and restoration to
the new location. Wyldwood Market's mission is to
create an environment that inspires their clients with
a mix of quality and affordable handcrafted antique
furniture, lighting and decorative arts. They invite
you to come browse and bring your personal design
ideas. They offer a full array of design services
that include custom welding and iron work, lighting
restoration and repair, faux painting of furniture,
furniture restoration and refinishing, custom lighting, upholstery, custom lampshades, and replacement hardware. Wyldwood Market is located at
1684 Hwy. 71 West in Cedar Creek, TX. Hours are
Tuesday thru Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-4. The
shop number is 512-321-9953.
Lost Pines Toyota Coming to Bastrop
The USA Track & Field, Masters, held it’s 5-state Regional
Championship at Memorial Stadium, in Bastrop on July 23. There
were 200 participants ranging in age from 35 to 85 competing in
various runs, race walks, hurdles, throws and jumps.
Carlos Liriano, dealer-principal for Lost Pines
Toyota, celebrated with a ground breaking at the allnew Lost Pines Toyota dealership site in Bastrop,
Texas, on Tuesday, July 12. The new dealership will
feature a level of customer conveniences and amenities previously not available in the Central Texas
area. In addition, Lost Pines Toyota will be the only
automobile dealership facility in the area incorporating
the latest “green” sustainable technologies and design
features. Construction will begin immediately on the
34,000 square-foot facility. The design is careful to
complement the history and architectural context of
the Bastrop area. Lost Pines Toyota will incorporate
rock and other indigenous design features. The facility will be pursuing the LEED standard, targeting the
Gold level of certification. LEED is the Leadership
in Engineering and Environmental Design designation
with the U.S. Green Building Counsel.
Thanks Again - 2011
Patriotic Festival
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors - $2,500
n HEB
Gold Sponsors - $1,000
n Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op
n Classic Bank
n First National Bank
Silver Sponsors - $500
n Bastrop County Commissioner
Willie Piña
n Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing &
Rehab
n Frontier Bank of Texas
n Insurance Network of Texas
n K Friese & Associates
n LCRA Lost Pines Power Project
Bronze Sponsors - $250
n Aqua Water Supply
n Bastrop Lawn Care
n Centex Image Designs
n Hampton Inn & Suites of Bastrop
n Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
and Spa
n IBC Bank
n Lodge at Lost Pines
n Roscoe State Bank
n Smithville Regional Hospital
n Stanberry & Associates
n Sugar Shack
In-Kind Sponsors
n Bastrop Community Chorus and
Orchestra
n G & C Printing
n Pine Forest Golf Club
n Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
and Spa
n Wright Distributing
n City of Bastrop:
n Public Works Department, Police
Department,& Fire Department,
Guardian EMS
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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, mickey@bastroplibrary.org, 512-3215441.
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 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 7964560.
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 9234760.
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.
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 Bastrop Opera House. 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 512-3215441 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, 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
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 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop
County’s Board of Directors meets the last
Tuesday of the month at 7 PM at the AQUA
Water Conference Room. Guests are welcome.
For more information check out the website
at http://www.bastropbgc.org or contact the
Administrative Offices of the Boys & Girls
Clubs at 512-321-6676.
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 bas-
tropchamber.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, bonniej@bastroplibrary.org,
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 321-1415.
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 has
Karaoke every Wed. evening. 3003 Loop 150
E, Bastrop, 321-5555.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop
County hosts a volunteer orientation and
training each Thursday at 5:30 PM at the
Youth House of the 1st United Methodist
Church on Main Street in Bastrop, 1201 Main
Street. Everyone invited. For more information
please check out the website at http://www.
bastropbgc.org or contact the Administrative
Offices at 512-321-6676.
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 FEB, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST and
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OCTOBER. Locations will alternate between
Bastrop, Elgin and Smithville. Please contact
us for the specific location. Useful information & resources are presented at each meeting and you may win a door prize. For more
info, www.keepbastropcountybeautiful.org or
chair@keepbastropcountybeautiful.org or 512
537 0068.
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, 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.
Divorce Care. The Pentecostals of Bastrop
host a weekly seminar & support group with a
focus on the work of healing the pain that
comes with any kind of breakup for people
who are separated or divorced. Each Thursday
at 7 PM at 261 FM 20 (about .8 mi off Hwy 71,
1st church on the left) Bastrop, TX 78602
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, lunch at noon. Lunch is $10 with
a reservation and $12 without. Reservations to
Becky McGinnis at beckymcginnis@kw.com
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 Smithville Unit Advisory Council of
the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bastrop County
meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at noon
at La Cabana in Smithville. Guests are welcome. For more information check out the
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website at http://www.bastropbgc.org or contact the Administrative Offices at the Boys &
Girls Clubs at 512-321-6676.
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.
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
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.
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.
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, 512321-7529
First Friday Art Reception, 6 – 8 PM,
See the artwork and meet the featured artists at
the Main Street galleries, http://www.bastropfineartsguild.com
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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:
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
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.
The American Legion Post No. 533 has
live music every Friday & Saturday nights
at 7:30 PM. 3003 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, 512321-5555.
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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 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.
Bastrop has a new VFW post
and the Chamber of Commerce is
very proud to welcome to its membership, the Joaquin R. Tello VFW
Post 12104.
They were instated in February
of this year and have been actively
helping veterans in the community.
Their goal is to be an active post
helping not only veterans, but also
the youth of the community. The
good will of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars reaches far beyond the realm
of veterans helping veterans. In fact,
direct involvement with America’s
youth and communities has always
been and always will be a VFW priority. From local grassroots efforts
to national influence, they work
everyday to make a difference.
VFW Post 12104 does not currently have a building and are holding monthly meetings at a personal
residence. They are holding fundraisers to generate the money to buy
or build a home for the post. They
are also actively seeking members,
growing stronger with each new
individual. The only thing needed
for membership is that you served
overseas during a war or conflict
and also provide a copy of your
DD214 with a completed membership application and the annual fee
of $25. For more information, contact Wally Morales, Commander at
512-988-0426 or Sandra Ballard,
Adjutant at 830-857-0562.
Rosanky Baptist Church is
located 15 miles south of Bastrop
just off Hwy. 304 and 10 miles
west of Smithville at 2160 FM 535.
Sunday morning worship begins
with Bible Studies for all ages at
9:45, followed by the worship hour
at 10:45. Children’s Church is available at 10:45 a.m. for ages 4-11
years. Sunday evenings at 6 p.m.,
RBC offers a worship service for
teens and adults. Children’s Choir is
available for the children on Sunday
evening with nursery available for
all services. On Wednesday evenings, RBC offers a time of prayer
and Bible Study for adults and children and youth activities. At 6:30
p.m., during the school year, RBC
offers the AWANA program for
children ages 4-12 years and during the summer break a Children’s
Discipleship Program. Teens meet
on Wednesday evenings at 7 for
Youth Revolution Bible studies.
Adult Bible studies are offered at
various times throughout the week.
RBC operates numerous ministries
in service to the people of Bastrop
County. They invite you to come
and worship with them and to experience what Holy God is doing at
Rosanky Baptist Church Ministries.
You can call them at 512-3603968 or check out their website at
www.rosankybaptistchurch.com .
The Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce is honored to welcome
Petermann Bus Company to its
membership. Petermann is an Ohio
based company that was founded in
1921 with over 85 years of experience in the student transportation
industry. Petermann began operating in Bastrop in July of 2009,
focusing on the safety and wellbeing of each and every one of the
4,500 students they transport for
Bastrop ISD, employing over 125
people. Petermann also provides
low cost charter services for groups
of all sizes, they have the right bus
to fit your needs. Please call 512321-5262 for more information.
Archibella Interiors, owned
by Houston-based interior designer,
Michelle McManus, specializes in
creating casual, elegant interiors for
every client. Michelle, a new resident of Bastrop, merges “big city”
style with hometown hospitality.
Her ability to help the client communicate their interior decorating
needs and preferences makes the
process an easy one for her clients while her welcoming demeanor
assures that it is an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. From
Loft to Villa, Townhome to Texas
Ranch, Michelle's versatile interior
design portfolio represents her truly
custom, client-oriented style. Her
"signature style" is your individual
style. Michelle welcomes commercial as well as residential interior
design projects. Some of her previous commercial interior design
projects have included clients such
as Ninfa's Restaurant, Simmons and
Fletcher Law Firm, Cetero Research
Laboratory, psychology and law
offices, among several others.
So, whether your interior design
needs are large or small, Michelle
can work with you to create the
home or business you've always
dreamed of. Call 512-763-9161
today to schedule your in-home
design consultation or visit her website www.Archibellainteriors.com
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
is proud to welcome The Cedar Creek
Athletic Booster Club (“CCABC”)
to its membership. The booster
club was created in 2010 to support the athletic program at Cedar
Creek High School. However, it
also serves and supports academics and the school itself. A great
deal has been accomplished already,
and the booster club is prepared
to continue growing and improving on what they began last year.
The Booster Club’s goal is to help
make Cedar Creek High School one
of the premier high schools in the
State of Texas and the nation, which
will bring honor and distinction to
students, faculty, parents, business
partners and community.
CCABC differs from many other
booster clubs in that they exist as
one large booster club for the entire
school rather than to support a single
sport or team. The efforts of parents, administration, coaches and
the community pool together in a
joint effort to support and promote
all student-athletes, the athletic
program, academics and the entire
school. In its first year, CCABC
sold merchandise, business sponsorships and football programs; organized events such as Homecoming,
sports banquets, parade floats, sports
kick-offs and fundraisers; and also
managed and oversaw the indoor
and outdoor concession stands at
all school events held on campus
and/or Memorial Stadium. With
funds raised through these activities,
CCABC provided needed items and
assistance in many areas during the
school’s first year.
CCABC invites the business
community to join them this year
as they work towards their goals to
support and promote Cedar Creek
High School. When you support
CCABC, you take satisfaction in
knowing that that you support every
student athlete, as well as the school
as a whole, in the pursuit of excellence in all areas. You are invited
to make a home sporting event this
year. For information and upcoming
season schedules, see their website
at cedarcreekathletics.com.
For
questions or sponsorship opportunities, please call Lori Tuggle at
581-3939.
The
Tahitian
Village
Apartments are located at 126
Conference Drive within the
Tahitian Village Subdivision. The
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apartments are adjacent to the tennis courts and next door to Bastrop
County WCID #2 (Water District
Office). This is a small complex
community of 20 apartments and all
are one-story units. All apartments
are one bedroom, one bathroom
with kitchenette, completely furnished with all utilities and cable
TV paid by the owner. The apartments are leased month-to-month,
but if a longer term is desired that
is acceptable with quite reasonable
rent rates and deposit. An application fee of $20 is required in all
cases. For more information contact
July 2011
John White at 512-321-4123 or visit
www.tahitianvillage.com and click
on Tahitian Village Apartments at
the bottom of the screen.
The Tahitian Village Tennis
Courts are located at 108 Mauna
Kea Lane within the Tahitian
Village subdivision. The tennis
courts are managed and owned by
John White. This beautiful four-acre
site contains nine tennis courts; also
a pro-shop with abundant asphalt
parking & spacious restrooms with
showers and lockers for both men
and women.
Although it’s privately owned,
the courts are available for public
use on a daily basis for very reason-
able court fees. Contact John at 512321-4123 for more information or
to obtain authorization prior to use.
Launched in 2002, the Austin
Relocation Guide continues to
provide newcomers with comprehensive information about Central
Texas. The publication is distributed FREE of charge and is made
available to, and by, major employers, area Chambers of Commerce,
Real Estate offices, Visitors Centers
and through its website at www.
austinrelocationguide.com.
In addition to publishing a 280page high quality, four-color publication and their high traffic website,
which has attracted over 38,000
Renewing Members
Donna Huff, Keller Williams Realty
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Inspirations Dance Studio
Keller Williams Realty
The Lodge at Lost Pines
Lost Pines Full Service Car Wash
Lumberyard Music Hall
Marrs-Jones-Newby Funeral Home
Maxine's on Main
McDonald's
Munday Ford-Mercury
National MS Society, Lone Star Chapter
Paper Dahls
Pizza Hut
RMK Auto Glass
Rock N Threads
Runkle's Bastrop Spa, Pool & Janitorial Supply
Tom and Nancy Scott
The Shred Guy
Elizabeth Ann Tankersley
Texas Benefit Solutions, Inc.
Texas Country Title
Tractor Supply Co.
Trinity Lutheran Church – AFLC
Tuck & Hammon, PLLC
TXI Operations, LP
Upstart
Walgreens
1115 HWY. 71
512-303-3000
Sales Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Sun. 11 am - 7 pm
Service Hours:
www.mundayford.com
Mon. - Fri. 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat. 8 am - 4:30 pm
is provided free, and is supported
through display advertising. By
offering the publication free, magazine request information is captured and passed onto advertisers,
who then may use this information to reach potential newcomers prior to buying decisions being
made. This progressive and interactive approach has helped make
the Austin Relocation Guide a premiere relocation publication, and
lead to it being featured in the
Austin Business Journal earlier this
year. Businesses are encouraged
to contact Austin Relocation Guide
and discuss the various programs
available.
9E Ranch receives accolades
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.
9E Ranch B & B Log Cabins
All's Well Catering
AMC Mortgage, Bastrop Branch
Asera Care Hospice
AT&T
B&B Auto Supply and Lawn & Garden Equipment
Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance
Bastrop Inn
Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing & Rehab Center
Bastrop Tire & Automotive
Bastrop Touchdown Club
Bastrop Youth Football Organization
Best of Bastrop
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
Boy's & Girl's Club of Bastrop, Inc.
Brite & Shiny Car Wash
J.W. Bross
Centex Mechanical Inc.
CenTex Storage
Coldwell Banker, Green - Mills & Assoc.
Deli Depot
D'Ette & Co. Dancers
Domestic Innovations House Cleaning, Inc.
Eagle Pest Control
Family Crisis Center
German Kraft
Dolores Hestdalen
Hoffman Pools
unique visitors in a month and is
atop many of the organic moving searches, the Austin Relocation
Guide is available electronically.
The eMag, as it is called, utilizes
some of the newest publishing technology available. This technology allows advertisers to use video,
flash, animation, pop ups and a
host of other tools in order to help
stimulate readers, enhance the user
experience and help present their
message effectively. The eMag has
the ability to be shared on various
social media outlets, can be downloaded or shared via email, and can
be viewed on most mobile devices.
The Austin Relocation Guide
A popular travel website www.southpoint.com featured
a wonderful article on our very own Joan Bohls and her 9E
Ranch B & B Log Cabins. The reviewer raved about the
cabins, horses, miniature donkeys, walking trails, comfort of
the cabins and beautiful breakfasts. Please visit the website
to read the whole article at http://www.southpoint.com/states/
tx/9eranch.html. Better yet, go out & visit Joan at 2158 Hwy
304, 10 miles south of Highway 71 on Highway 304 or give
her a call at 512- 497-9502. The 9E Ranch is the perfect
place anytime you need a quiet getaway, and keep it in mind
if you have family or friends from out of town wanting to visit
Bastrop.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
Travel + Leisure’s “Best Family Hotels” List
LOST PINES, TX (July 13, 2011) -- Hyatt Regency Lost
Pines Resort and Spa has, for the second consecutive year,
made Travel + Leisure’s “Best Family Hotels” list and retains
the top spot for a Texas property. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
achieved a score of 92.31 (vs. 91.58 in 2010) to earn 23rd
place on the list of 50 “Top Family Hotels in the U.S. and
Canada” as voted by Travel + Leisure readers. The familyfriendly resort located between Austin and Bastrop is one of
only three Texas properties that were selected for inclusion on
this prestigious list and the only one from the Central Texas
region.
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
August 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.”
Saturday, July 30 - 31, 7 AM - 6 PM
Co-Ed Flag Football Tournament, Lovers Lane
Field
Benefit for BYFO Event times are subject to
participation.Double elimination tournamentopen
to age 16 and up. All teams are a minimum of 7
players with a maximum of 11. Contest for best
uniform and most donations raised by a team.
More information online.
Admission Details: $35.00 per individual or $200.00
per team. Register online at www.bastropfootball.
org - sign up now - registration ends July 15!
Saturday, July 30, 9 - 9:30 AM
Free Dance Classes, D'Ette & Co. Dancers, 75 Loop
150. Ste E
Free class appropriate for preschoolers through
adults to prepare for National Dance Day event!
Saturday, July 30, 9 AM - 12 PM
Kayak the Colorado, McKinney Roughs Nature
Park, 1884 Hwy 71 W
There's no better way to usher in your weekend
than with a serene and refreshing morning on the
water. Listen for the salute of waterfowl greeting
the day; catch a glimpse of the waking wildlife
along the river banks; and bask in the breathtaking
scenery. Relax and recharge as you kayak the
Colorado. This trip is great for all skill levels.
Admission Details: $40 per person, Adults
and children 14 and up in solo boats, ages
10-15 in tandem with adult.Pre-registration
required.Register on line at www.lcra.org/
outdoorprograms.
Saturday, July 30, 10 - 11 AM
Free Hip Hop Classes, D'Ette & Co. Dancers, 75
Loop 150. Ste E
Free Hip Hop class to learn the choreography for
National Dance Day!
Saturday, July 30, 11:30 AM - 12 PM
National Dance Day Celebration, Bastrop City Hall,
1311 Chestnut St
D'Ette & Co. Dancers invite you to join us in a
celebration of fitness and dance. Classes are listed
to prepare for this event. The public is invited to
come and join us!
Wednesday, August 03, 11:15 AM
Monthly Chamber Luncheon, Bastrop Opera House,
711 Spring St.
Sponsor: Asera Care Hospice
Program: What Hospice is and what it is not
Catered by: Baxter's on Main
Menu: Roasted Pork Loin with Chipotle Raspberry
Demi, Garlic Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Rolls
and Butter, Chocolate Chip Cookies, tea and
water.
RSVP REQUIRED: $12 if RSVP by noon Monday
before 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.
Wednesday, August 03, 7 PM
Bastrop Charter Initiative Community Outreach
Meeting, Bastrop Charter of Commerce, 927 Main
St.
Bastrop Charter Initiative will conduct its first
public community outreach meeting. The general
public is invited to share homemade cookies and
refreshments as we describe our purpose, our
progress, and our hopes for expanding public
education options in Bastrop County. There will be
a 10-12 minute presentation followed by an open
floor question/answer period.
Come and discover how to partner with us for a
Texas Public Charter School option for Bastrop
County students.
Bastrop Charter Initiative Board, 512-537-3101,
bastropcharter@gmail.com
Thursday, August 04 - 6
Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo, Mayfest Hill,
3001 Loop 150 E
Please go to http://bastrophomecomingrodeo.
org/ for the latest information of the festivities!!
Nightly rodeo events and dances. Carnival rides,
competitions and games, arts & crafts vendors,
food vendors. Homecoming Parade downtown on
Saturday. Golf tournament on Sunday.
Tickets available for sale at Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce, 927 Main St, 512-303-0558, and at
the gate.
Friday, August 05, 6 - 8 PM
First Friday Featured Artist Reception, Bastrop
Fine Arts Center, 1009 Main St
Artist Reception, Light refreshments will be
served, For more information about the artist:
www.bastropfineartsguild.com
Friday, August 05, 7 PM
Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo, Mayfest Hill,
3001 Loop 150 E
Please go to http://bastrophomecomingrodeo.
org/ for the latest information of the festivities!!
Nightly rodeo events and dances. Carnival rides,
competitions and games, arts & crafts vendors,
food vendors. Homecoming Parade downtown on
Saturday. Golf tournament on Sunday.
Tickets available for sale at Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce and at the gate, 927 Main St, 512303-0558.
Friday, August 05, 8 PM
The Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St.
Great Music is happenin' every Friday night at the
Lumberyard Music Hall. This week you'll enjoy the
graet fiddle work of Sean Orr! Snacks and drinks
are available for sale and you may BYOB. www.
musicinbastrop.com
Friday, August 05, 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Night Hike, Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy 21 E
Find out what it is like to be a creature of the night.
Join a naturalist to call for owls, watch for bats,
listen for toads and experience the park's trails
after dark. Wear walking shoes and bring water,
insect repellent and a flashlight for this mile-long
hike. Meet at the kiosk by the playground. Not
recommended for children under the age of six.
Admission Details: $4/adult ages 13 and over
Saturday, August 06, 6 - 9 AM
Frontier Bank - Cowboy Breakfast, Frontier Bank
of Texas, 1500 Chestnut St
Cowboy Breakfast -Catered by Circle G Catering
(A Grohman) On the menu: Biscuits & Gravy,
Pancakes & Sausage, Juice & Coffee. In addition
to free food there will be plenty of photo
opportunities & dont forget to wear your boots,
get them shined by Jr. before we head down to
the parade. See ya'll there.
Admission Details: FREE
Saturday, August 06, 7 AM - 12 PM
Riverside Grove Quarterly Garage Sale, Riverside
Grove subdivision, Between Old Austin Hwy and
Bob Bryant Park
First-ever neighborhood-wide garage sale at
Riverside Grove. You've never seen anything like
it.
Saturday, August 06, 10 AM - 1 PM
Family Nature Quest, McKinney Roughs Nature
Park, 1884 SH 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.
Saturday, August 06, 10 AM
Bastrop Homecoming Parade, Downtown Bastrop,
Main Street
The parade route will head west down Cedar
Street then turn south onto Main Street and
continue through historic downtown Bastrop.
Bring your friends and family, find a great seat
and enjoy the parade!
For more details about homecoming, please see
their website http://bastrophomecomingrodeo.
org/
FOR PARTICIPANTS: On-site registration will take
place at the corner of Hill and Cedar Streets from
7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m. A committee member will assist
you with line-up. Judging takes place from 9am9:30am. Ribbons will be awarded by the judges.
Registration forms will not be accepted after
9am. You may still participate, but you will not be
judged or announced.
If you would like you may complete the registration
form in advance, available on the website. Bring
the completed registration form with you the
morning of the parade. Please do not mail it.
RULES: No items may be thrown. Items may be
handed out by walkers, No ATV's (All-Terrain
Vehicles) without parental supervision of someone
21 years of age or older, No alcoholic beverages,
No glass containers, No loud music, No loud
vehicles.
Participants may be removed by law enforcement
or parade officials at any time for failure to abide
by rules and regulations.
Paige Community Center, 107 S. Main
Wildfire Preparedness for Homeowners Workshop Learn how to reduce wildfire risk to your home and
property
Admission Details: The workshop is free, but please
reserve your place at michal_firecap@yahoo.com or
512-517-1416.
Saturday, August 06, 4 PM
Class 0f '81 30th Reunion, American Legion Hall,
Loop 150
Dinner and visiting with classmates. $20 per person
Saturday, August 06, 7 PM
Bastrop Homecoming and Rodeo, Mayfest Hill, 3001
Loop 150 E
Please go to http://bastrophomecomingrodeo.
org/ for the latest information of the festivities!!
Nightly rodeo events and dances. Carnival rides,
competitions and games, arts & crafts vendors,
food vendors. Homecoming Parade downtown on
Saturday. Golf tournament on Sunday.
Tickets available for sale at Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce, 927 Main St, and at the gate.
Thursday, August 11, 10 AM
Ribbon Cutting A+ Federal Credit Union, A+ Federal
Credit Union, 731 Hwy 71 W (in front of Lowe's)
Please join us as we perform a Ribbon Cutting
ceremony for A+ Federal Credit Union.
This event will feature catered food, a cake & more
so please come out & join us.
Friday, August 12, 2:30 – 3:30 PM
Stories Summer Wine Tasting, Hyatt Regency Lost
Pines Resort and Spa, 575 Hyatt Lost Pines Road
Join us for our summer wine tasting at Stories Fine
Dining Establishment. Sample delicious wines,
mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts and learn about
the subtleties and nuances of various featured wines.
Featured wines include Santa Margherita Prosecco,
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Mer Soleil Chardonnay,
Salentein Malbec and Ysios Tempranillo. Whether
you prefer red or white, sweet or dry, there will be
something to please any palate. Stories summer
wine tasting is $25 per person. Reservations are
strongly recommended as these events fill quickly.
Call 512-308-4882 to make your reservation today.
Admission Details: $25 plus tax and gratuity
Friday, August 12, 7 - 11 PM
McJam Musicians' Networking Group, Basconet.
com Back Forty Back Porch, 551 Herron Trail
Sponsored and presented by Basconet.com.
Musicians and vocalists jam 2nd Friday of each
month from beginner to professional. BYOB, chair,
instrument. For details go to McJam Musicians''
Networking @ www.basconet.com
Admission Details: Free admission, donations
accepted.
Saturday, August 06, 1 - 4 PM
Registration & Open House, D'Ette & Co. Dancers,
75 Loop 150. Ste E
Come by to meet some of the teachers, see the
studio and register for the 2011 - 2012 season!
Visit our website for a class schedule: www.
dettedancers.com
Friday, August 12, 8 PM
The Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St.
Great Music is happenin' every Friday night at the
Lumberyard Music Hall. This week you'll enjoy the
graet fiddle work of Sean Orr! Snacks and drinks
are available for sale and you may BYOB. www.
musicinbastrop.com
Saturday, August 06, 2 - 5 PM
Wildfire Preparedness for Homeowners workshop,
See HAPPENING, page 6
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Friday, August 12, 8:30 PM
Night Hike, Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy 21 E
Find out what it is like to be a creature of the night.
Join a naturalist to call for owls, watch for bats, listen
for toads and experience the park's trails after dark.
Wear walking shoes and bring water, insect repellent
and a flashlight for this mile-long hike. Meet at the
kiosk by the playground. Not recommended for
children under the age of six.
Admission Details: $4/adult ages 13 and over
Saturday, August 13, 9 AM
Pine Street Market Days, Pine Street
Second Saturday From April through December, on
Pine Street between Main & Water Streets in Bastrop,
Texas
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
Saturday, August 13, 9 AM
Free Health Screenings & Service Discounts, Bastrop
H-E-B, 104 Hasler Blvd.
The Bastrop H-E-B pharmacy is currently offering
health screenings the second Saturday of each month
through December. The dates are Aug. 13, Sept. 10,
Oct. 8, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10th. FREE blood pressure
and blood glucose screenings, and further diabetes
and cholesterol checks at a set fee.
Saturday, August 13, 7 PM
Movies in the Park "Toy Story 3", Fisherman's Park,
1400 Willow St
Animated Feature, Rated G, 103 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
August 2011
Saturday, August 13, 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.
Saturday, August 13, 7 PM
Basconet.com Full Moon Potluck Party, Basconet.com
Back Forty Back Porch, 551 Herron Trail
BYOB, chair, favorite potluck dish or snack. Live music,
dancing, games, BBQ set-up. Country comfort at it''s
best. For more info see Basconet.com Back Forty
Back Porch Full Moon Party @ www.basconet.com
Admission Details: Free admission, donations
accepted.
Saturday, August 13, 8 - 9 PM
Paddle by Moonlight, Buescher State Park, Park Road
1E
Kayak and explore the calm waters of the Buescher
State Park lake by moonlight. Bring your own kayak
or borrow one of ours. Paddles and PFDs included. No
children under the age of 14. Reservations required:
call 512-718-0211 or email katie.raney@tpwd.state.
tx.us.
Admission Details: $4/adult ages 13 and over
Wednesday, August 17, 3 - 9 PM
Performer's & Business Special Video Day, Bastrop
County Networking, 551 Herron Trail
3rd Wednesday of each month. Professional Video
digital taping on 2 HD cameras for performers or
business'' promo or critique. Info or bookings call
512-229-8100 see event calendar @ www.basconet.
com
Admission Details: By appointment. 5 minutes @
$20.00; 15 minutes @ $50.00 DVD''s.
Friday, August 19, 8 PM
The Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St.
Great Music is happenin' every Friday night at the
Lumberyard Music Hall. This week you'll enjoy the
graet fiddle work of Sean Orr! Snacks and drinks
are available for sale and you may BYOB. www.
musicinbastrop.com
Friday, August 19, 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Night Hike, Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy 21 E
Find out what it is like to be a creature of the night.
Join a naturalist to call for owls, watch for bats, listen
for toads and experience the park''s trails after dark.
Wear walking shoes and bring water, insect repellent
and a flashlight for this mile-long hike. Meet at the
kiosk by the playground. Not recommended for
children under the age of six.
Admission Details: $4/adult ages 13 and over
Saturday, August 20, 11 AM
A+ Fed Credit Union Grand Opening, A+ Federal Credit
Union, 731 Hwy 71 W
Community wide grand opening celebration at
A+ Federal Credit Union, with catered BBQ and
refreshments and cake.
Saturday, August 20 - 21, 6 - 8 PM
Upstart's Block Party Blast, UMAC, 1800 Linda St
Music. Food. Movies. Plays. Drum circle. Jamie
Damon's original performance art piece "Other
Diseases of North American Cattle" will premiere at
the Annabelle Resource Center (ARC) and Upstart's
original movie, KPOW, featuring lots of local actors, will
premiere at the Upstart Media Arts Center (UMAC).
Admission Details: $10 per day, $15 for both days if
ticket is bought in advance.
Saturday, August 20, 8:30 PM
Stargazing & Outdoor Movie Night, Basconet.com
Back Forty Back Porch, 551 Herron Trail
Movie (R-Rated)starts at 9pm. Chosen by crowd vote.
Stargazing aftewards with renouned guest speakers.
BYOB, telescope, snacks, chair, instrument for outdoor
jam. For more info go to event calendar @ www.
basconet.com
Celebrations and Events
Admission Details: Free admission, donations
accepted.
Friday, August 26, 8 PM
The Lumberyard Music Hall, 1109 Main St.
Great Music is happenin' every Friday night at the
Lumberyard Music Hall. This week you'll enjoy the
graet fiddle work of Sean Orr! Snacks and drinks
are available for sale and you may BYOB. www.
musicinbastrop.com
Friday, August 26, 8:30 - 9:30 PM
Night Hike, Bastrop State Park, 3005 Hwy 21 E
Find out what it is like to be a creature of the night.
Join a naturalist to call for owls, watch for bats, listen
for toads and experience the park''s trails after dark.
Wear walking shoes and bring water, insect repellent
and a flashlight for this mile-long hike. Meet at the
kiosk by the playground. Not recommended for
children under the age of six.
Admission Details: $4/adult ages 13 and over
Saturday, August 27, 10 AM - 1 PM
GPS Adventure Hike, McKinney Roughs Nature Park,
1884 SH 71 W
Learn the basics of Global Positioning System (GPS)
navigation the fun way! Explore McKinney Roughs''
beautiful trails while searching for hidden waypoints.
At each waypoint you'll find a fun mental or physical
task to complete. Work alone or in a team to complete
task and score points. Prizes for first place. Preregistration is required. Register on line at www.lcra.
org/outdoorprograms
Admission Details: $8 per person. All ages. Children
under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Shop Local
The Chamber Coupon Page
makes it easier than ever! Check
out the latest deals at www.
bastropchamber.com/custom2.
asp?pagename=coupons
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce hosted ribbon cuttings and celebrations for new chamber members and current members who moved to new locations.
Smithville Regional Hospital
News is spreading across Bastrop County that Smithville Regional Hospital is
now part of the Seton Healthcare Family. This means even more healthcare access
for our rural area as Seton Smithville Regional Hospital continues the mission
to grow and provide convenient, quality healthcare, physicians and specialists to
Smithville, Bastrop and the surrounding communities. Pictured at the unveiling
of the new affiliation are Seton President & CEO Charles Barnett at the podium,
then left to right, Seton Smithville Regional Hospital Administrator Grady
Hooper, Bastrop
Mayor Terry Orr,
Elgin
Mayor
Marc Holm and
Smithville Mayor
Mark Bunte. Call
512-360-3219 for
more information.
August 2011
bastropchamber.com
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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.
Pink Magazine
Pink Magazine For Ever is a local charitable enterprise to assist women who
are recovering from or undergoing treatments for breast cancer. All programs and
donations are local, to benefit Bastrop residents. This is a project of love by founder
Ommaney Smith. If you or a loved one have this disease, don’t delay in calling this
valuable resource! Call for information or assistance, 512-789-6097, or visit the website, www.mypinkmag.com .
Bastrop Bio-Mat
Bastrop Bio-Mat is now open in downtown Bastrop at 926 Main Street (with
Bastrop Picture Frame Emporium). The Bio-Mat uses far-infrared light and negative
ion technology with amethyst crystals to achieve top-notch professional therapeutic
results. Bio-Mat is an FDA approved medical devise that has proven to have amazing
results with improving circulation, immune system function, pain relief, and much
more. Go to http://suecastle.thebiomatcompany.us/home/ or call 512-988-0354.
Paige Manor Bed and Breakfast
Paige Manor Bed and Breakfast, fitness center and spa, off US 290 in
Paige at 108 S. Main Street, held a reception and ribbon cutting with the
support of three local chambers, Bastrop, Smithville Area and Giddings.
Plenty of friends attended to congratulate owner Julie Irwin-Cotton on
her latest venture. Paige Manor is the ideal location for a family reunion,
a business retreat or for a special occasion such as a wedding. View the
beautifully restored home, the spa, or the grounds on the website www.
paigemanor.com or call 512-253-6324 to book your next event.
Texas Classic Custom Homes & Remodeling
Guests were delighted with the home tour at the Texas Classic Custom
Homes & Remodeling ribbon cutting in Tahitian Village. Local builder
Donald Barron and Linda Griesenbeck cut the ribbon at 119 Pohakuloa,
and they invite you to call about your next dream home design, or for
the custom remodel project you’ve always wanted to undertake for your
current dream home! Call Donald or Linda at 303-1942.
Lost Pines Toyota
A large crowd attended the official groundbreaking ceremony for Lost Pines Toyota,
located on the Hwy 71 access road, just west of Home Depot. Left to right are Mark
Bunte, Mayor of Smithville - Terry Orr, Mayor of Bastrop - Ronnie McDonald, Bastrop
County Judge - Mike Talbot, Bastrop City Manager - Carlos Liriano, Owner of Lost
Pines Toyota - Tom Bittenbender, Senior Vice President, Planning, Gulf States Toyota –
Gary Schiff, Vice Chair Bastrop EDC - J.C. Fassino, Senior Vice President, Marketing
and Market Representation, Gulf States Toyota. Look for new Toyotas on the lot in
February 2012!
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August 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
Steve Murray ........................................ Bastrop Independent School District
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: info@bastropchamber.com
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Membership Application
Name of Business
Billing Address
Physical Address
Billing Contact
Customer Contact
Phone
Website
Fax
E-mail
Type of Business
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.
Staff
Susan Weems Wendel, IOM ................................................... President/CEO
Troyanne Bush, IOM ............................................................ Office Manager
Vickie Vincent ......................................................... Administrative Assistant
Walk-in
Phone
Mail/Fax/Email
Totals
Y-T-D
Map Requests
574
7
0
581
2,286
Relocation Info
10
1
0
11
84
Visitor Guides
783
7
1
791
5,199
2.874
758
2,101
5,733
28,457
4,241
773
2,102
7,116
36,603
Business Referrals
Totals
Website Visits:
19,465
111,288
BARNARD TIRE & WHEEL
HAS EXPANDED!
Major brand tires
for Auto, Truck and Agricultural.
Complete automobile repair
and service.
August 3, 2011
Date:
Program: Asera Care Hospice
Sponsor:
Menu:
Bastrop Chamber Official Activity Report
JUNE 2011
Inquiries
Bastrop Opera House
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Caterer:
Cost:
Asera Care Hospice
Roasted Pork Loin with Chipotle Raspberry Demi,
Garlic Mashed Potato, Green Beans, Rolls and Butter,
Chocolate Chip Cookies, tea and water.
Baxters on Main
$12 if RSVP by noon Monday August 1st
$15 if RSVP after Mon. Aug. 1st
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.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Bastrop County’s Bank…Since 1889
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Voted Best Tire Dealer
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