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Garment Series” starts in July, and
students will make children’s pajama
pants for local charities, including
SafePlace and Helping Hand Home.
Materials and patterns for the project will
be supplied by Charity Craft Volunteer
Network, and proceeds from the class fees
will be donated to help cover operating
costs at the volunteer network.
Call 219-0321 or visit
www.austinstitchingstudio.com.
8 New townhomes
A new, 27-unit development in the
Northwest Hills neighborhood opened
in early June. The Bluffs at Balcones
development, 6533 E. Hills Drive, is
comprised of townhome-style units,
mixing both modern and rustic looks with
views of Austin’s skyline. Randy Ziehe,
who grew up in northwest Austin and
whose company, Spicewood Development
Property, created the project, said the
development used energy-efficient
construction methods designed to lower
households costs. Call 343-6533 or visit
www.bluffsatbalcones.com.
9 Hospital earns award
Seton Northwest Hospital was recently
recognized nationally for its critical
care unit. The hospital, located at 11113
Research Blvd., received the Beacon
Award for Critical Care Excellence from
the American Association of Critical-
Care Nurses. Recipients of the award are
measured on patient outcomes, healing
environment, research and evidencebased
practice, recruitment and retention,
as well as other criteria. The hospital is a
member of the Seton Family of Hospitals.
Call 324-5826 or visit
www.seton.net/locations/northwest.
10 New library opens
The Austin Public Library recently
celebrated the opening of its North
Village Branch at 2505 Steck Ave. The
newly constructed 11,000 sq. ft. library
is replacing the 5,000 sq. ft. lease facility
located in the North Star Home Shopping
Center at 2139 W. Anderson Lane, where
it has been located since 1971.
Call 974-9960.
11 Children’s clothing store
Sabi Kids, a children’s clothing store,
opened recently at 6507 Jester Blvd., Ste.
505-A in the Jester Village Shopping
Center. The shop, owned by Janet Jones,
offers the Keedo clothing line. Clothing at
the store is available for children ranging
from infants to 9 years old, she said. Call
465-2993 or visit www.sabikids.com.
Seton receives endowment
An emergency medicine group pledged
$250,000 to the Seton Nurse Scholarship
Endowment this month in memory of
Rick Gastelum, a University Medical
Center Brackenridge ER nurse who died
in July 2007 from an accidental death
at age 62. The donation was made by
Emergency Service Partners, LP. To make
a donation in memory of Gastelum, visit
www.setonfund.org.
Making the Fortune 500
Three Central Texas-based companies
made the annual Fortune 500 list. The
businesses are Dell Inc., located at 1
Dell Way; Whole Foods, headquartered
at 525 N. Lamar Blvd.; and Freescale
Semiconductor Inc., which has a location
at 7700 W. Parmer Lane.
Love your pets
Austin Pet Love, a local pet-sitting and
home-monitoring company, recently
expanded its service area to parts of
northwest Austin. The company, created
a year ago by Lisa Poth, previously served
mostly west Austin. The service is now
available to the 78750 and 78759 ZIP codes.
Call 413-6592 or visit
www.austinpetlove.com.
News or questions about northwest Austin?
E-mail nwanews@impactnews.com.
Eco Shoppe sells eco-friendly goods.
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The Stitching Studio offers classes that benefit nonprofits.
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The Bluffs at Balcones
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Community Events
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June
26-27 | Williamson County Sheriff’s
Posse Rodeo
This two-day rodeo event will feature traditional rodeo
events, with everything from bareback riding, team roping
to bull riding. Admittance is $10 for adults and $5 for
children 6 years old and under.
Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 415 E. Morrow St., San Gabriel Park
in Georgetown • 8 p.m. • Friday and Saturday
746-4452 • www.georgetownrodeo.com
27 | Free seminar about homeownership
Learn the most up-to-date facts on homeownership in
Central Texas with this free seminar sponsored by the Austin
Board of Realtors and Austin Home Search. Local, state and
national industry experts will discuss several topics.
Doubletree Hotel Austin, 6505 N. IH 35 • 10 a.m.-noon
www.AustinHomeSearch.com
July
July 3-Aug. 28 | Annual Classic
Game Fest
Game Over Videogames retail store is hosting this free
festival, during which participants can take part in
videogame tournaments on a large, 16 x 9 foot outdoor
screen provided by Alamo Drafthouse. The festival will
feature events every other Friday, starting July 3.
911 W. Anderson Lane • 454-4263
www.gameovervideogames.com
4 | Fourth of July celebration
Join in on the largest Independence Day celebration in
Austin with the H-E-B Symphony July 4 Concert and
Fireworks. The Austin Symphony Orchestra will perform
patriotic music followed by fireworks over Lady Bird Lake.
Auditorium Shores, The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside
Drive • 8:30-10 p.m. • Free • 476-6064
www.austinsymphony.org
Anderson Mill Fourth of July celebration
Anderson Mill will host its annual Decorated Bicycle
Contest and Parade to celebrate July Fourth. Live music,
food and games will follow the parade, and a pool party
will take place at the El Salido pool.
Anderson Mill Community Center, 11500 El Salido Parkway
10 a.m. • Free • www.andersonmill-limited.org
Northwest Austin Civic Association
Fourth of July parade
The Northwest Austin Civic Association will hold its 37th
Annual Fourth of July Parade. Following the parade,
snacks, face painting and children’s activities will be
available at Doss Elementary School.
Corner of Waterline Road and Far West Boulevard • 9 a.m.
Free • www.nwaca.org
Great Hills Park July 4th Parade
The Great Hills neighborhood will hold its annual 4th of
July parade to Great Hills Park. A fire truck will lead the
parade and attendees are asked to wear patriotic attire.
Parade starts at corner of Sierra Nevada and Colina Lane
Free •10 a.m. • www.greathillspark.org/events.php#Fourth
Wells Branch Fourth of July celebration
The Wells Branch Municipal Utility District is celebrating
the Fourth of July with its annual parade. The parade
will be followed by an afternoon of music, food and
games, which will take place at Katherine Fleischer Park.
Afterward, fireworks will be shot off over the Willow Bend
Pool at 2801 Sauls Drive.
Wells Branch MUD Community Center, 2106 Klattenhoff
Drive • www.wellsbranchmud.com
9 | The Newsboyz
The band, The Newsboyz, will play at Cool River Café
Steakhouse and Southwestern Grill.
Cool River Café, 4001 W. Parmer Lane • 9:15 p.m. • Free
835-8629 • www.coolrivercafe.com
Calendar events for print must be submitted by the first
Friday of the month. Submit events and find our Central
Texas calendar online at www.impactnews.com/calendar.
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Loving God!
Loving People!
Join us for
8:45 a.m. Traditional Service
10 a.m. Bible Fellowship
11 a.m. Contemporary Service
Vacation Bible School
July 6-10, 2009
9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
4 years old (as of August 31, 2009)
ru 5th Grade Completed
All aboard on the Boomerang Express! Join us
as we take a train ride across the Land Down
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Australia, they’ll discover the vastness of
God’s love, and they’ll learn that no matter
where they go or what they do in life–
it ALL comes back to Jesus!
Register today online @
www.austinbaptistchurch.com
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Loop 360
MoPac
Burnet Rd.
9003 Waterford Centre Blvd., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78758 • 512.491.9600
www.austinbaptistchurch.com
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