June 30, 2008
Bunko Groups
Victoria asks: I am interested if there are any Bunko groups in Steiner or if anyone would be interested in starting [...]
Victoria asks: I am interested if there are any Bunko groups in Steiner or if anyone would be interested in starting [...]
Some readers are asking about these services. I’m looking for somebody that is local that fits ceiling fans. Preferably somebody that is ‘inexpensive’ and somebody that has been used already and that can be recommended. I have two of them to go up. and also for a maid… We are very interested in seeing if any of your readers have suggestions for a good, dependable maid service. and while I am at I might as well throw in an old post about lawn [...]
I got this question from Jennifer and I referred her to Stroller Strides but wondering if there were any other groups? We are new to Steiner Ranch and I was wondering if you know of any Mommy and Me-type playgroups that meet in the area? My son is 13 months old and he and I would love to get out and meet some of our new [...]
I got a question from a reader, it asks the question itself. I was wondering if there is a water aerobics group that meets at any of the pools in the [...]
A reader asks if anyone knows if there is a farmers market closer to Steiner Ranch. I know of the one downtown and Sunset Valley. Any [...]
I got a question from a reader about the public library that residents should use. It is not the City of Austin library system as we do not pay taxes there, although we can use it for sixty dollars a year. I thought it was the Lakeway Library system but this map says it is not. Any [...]
Today is Earth Day and I am not going to say we should plant trees or sell our cars and buy Prius’ but… Here are some simple things I think we can do. Tomorrow take all those HEB plastic bags and turn in five of them for a green reusable bag. Start recycling if you don’t already. Here is a list of all things you can recycle with IESI our waste management provider. (IESI will collect and recycle aluminum and tin/steel cans, newsprint, #1 [...]
Got an update from Tom Henry about some recent and upcoming projects of Steiner Cares The Steiner Cares Dress for Success Clothing Drive was a True Success! Our community came together for an overwhelming response. We are still receiving donations, but the latest totals are over 140 suits (many of which still had tags on them!) and more than 300 additional clothing items including dresses, blouses, shoes, make-up, and accessories. Items that [...]
Update from Tom Henry on the a Steiner Cares Event: Last Saturday kicked off our 3 week drive to support the Austin chapter of Dress For Success. We have had a great response so far! Thanks to all who have contributed to helping these women of Austin get back on their feet. Who are the women served by Austin’s Dress For Success? Age: 51% are under the age of 31 28% are between 32 and 45 Education: 18% have not completed high school 30% high [...]
Two things that get people really riled up are politics and religion, so I try to stay away from those two topics on this blog… except for today I am not going to tell you who to vote for, that is something you have to decide on your own. Vote for someone you believe in and for who you agree with. If you don’t know who that is here are a couple of websites that might be able to help. Link and link. If you do vote do remember to also attend [...]
Elicia Gower
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