The community is invited to a slideshow chronicling a trip to Israel by local residents. Wayne Davis and David Keene will present Travel Through Israel. The talk is at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at Granite Shoals First Baptist Church, 505 S. Phillips Ranch Rd.
First Baptist Church’s Child Development Center in Marble Falls will hold a fundraiser event, Little Boots & Big Blessings, Friday, Oct. 4, from 6-9 p.m. in the Worship Center. Expect barbecue dinner and pie, entertainment, silent and live auctions and free childcare. Secure your ticket at discoverfirst.
com/littleboots. To learn more about this event, or to find out how you can help, please contact lindsey.
[email protected] or 830-693-3930.
Ground School
The CAF Highland Lakes Squadron announces the L-17 Navion Ground School on Saturday, Sept.
28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Burnet Municipal Airport/ Kate Craddock Field (KBMQ). RSVP required to both [email protected] and [email protected] for amount of supplies and lunches. Class is open to all who want education on the Navion. Cost per check flight is approximately $200. E-procedures are a memory item only. CAF 60-1 and all other CAF requirements must be met to fly the aircraft at Burnet unless you bring your own L-17. A donation for class supplies is appreciated but not required.
Church Garage Sale
The Annual Garage Sale at the First Methodist Church in Marble Falls is coming up Friday, Oct. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale is being held in the church gymnasium at 105 Mission Hills Dr. in Marble Falls. For more information or to request pick-ups, call Sally Bates at 214-601-8188.
HVAC Training
A Reinvest grant pays tuition for eligible adults, working apprentices and new applicants to the HVAC trade, installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems.
HVAC 2 classes are from Jan. 8, 2025. to April 30, 2025, plus three hours of self-study each week. The Workforce Network Inc Training Center is located at 2413 Commerce St. #19 in Marble Falls. For more program and eligibility information visit www.upskillmycareer.com; a case manager will contact you to set up your training.
Sarah’s House Fundraiser
Sarah’s House, a home for single mothers and their children, will have first fundraiser at Wagon Springs Wine Room, 2424 CR 200, Saturday, Sept.
28, from 10 a.m. to noon. Have fun with 10 rounds of bingo, a free glass of wine and charcuterie cup, and a gift bag for everyone and a silent auction open to the public. For tickets and silent auction registration, visit www.sarahs-house.org/getinvolved.
Fall Gala
Please join the Delta Phi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha International for their 2nd Annual Fall Gala Fundraiser, Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. at Cedar Skies in Log Country Cove. Enjoy dinner, dancing, beverages, raffle baskets, specialty raffles, games and live music by john Arthur martinez.
Proceeds from this event benefit Burnet and Llano counties senior scholarships, local charities and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Sponsorships are still available. Tickets are $50. Email [email protected] for sponsorship information and tickets.
Fashion Show Fundraiser
The faith-based drug and alcohol recovery house for women, Open Door Recovery, will hold its annual fundraiser, featuring a fashion show at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 201 Dalton Circle in Horseshoe Bay, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
26. The event includes a luncheon, raffles and a si lent auction. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, check opendoorrecoveryhouse. org, call 830-693-9292, or email fashion@opendoorrecoveryhouse. org.
Plumbers Training
Apprentice training and career opportunities for plumbers at low or no cost offered by Workforce Network, Inc. 1016 Broadway, Marble Falls. Plumbing 1 and 2 Plumbers can earn credit for up to 1,000 on-the-job training hours toward licensing; employer sponsorship is required and job assistance is provided for new applicants. Plumbing 2 will be held Jan. 6, 2025 to May 5, 2025, Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, go to upskillmycareer. com.
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