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All-Womens’ Art Show, International Women’s Day Celebration begins with Call for Art Feb. 27 & 28

Last year’s Brown Bag Lunch with participating Womens Art Show artists.
Photo submitted by The Price Center

All-Womens' Art Show for International Women's Day Celebration begins with Call for Art Feb. 27 & 28

Now in its sixth year, an art show and a series of events honoring women and their art is in final planning stages for this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) observance at the Price Center in San Marcos. The Center’s Arts Committee, event founder Debangana Banerjee, and this year’s guest contributors Dianne McCabe, Michelle Sotolongo and Michelle Wilson are putting together “The Female Gaze: How We See the World” to gather, honor, share, and learn more about the female experience March 2 – April 27 at the Price Center & Garden.

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

Pictured are Ambassadors; Michelle Blanc, Matthew Curtis, Cassandra Villareal, Batusi Mussa, Julia Harris, Stephanie Hoffman, Jenna Hardenberg, Briana Arredondo, Chamber staff; Dawn Schneider, Tarence Hines, and Gary Job Corps Susanne Ritter.
Photos submitted by Gary Job Corps

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

Kyle Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visit Gary Job Corps

The Kyle Chamber Ambassadors held their monthly meeting at the Gary Job Corps Center. As part of the meeting, Susanne Ritter, Business Engagement Liaison and Apprenticeship Coordinator, informed the ambassadors of the mission of Job Corps, the training available, job placement opportunities and the educational model of the social, academic and Vocations that the Job Corps has utilized over 60 years. Randolph Goodman, Community Relations Coordinator, lead the ambassadors on a windshield tour of the 775-acre campus, showing the over 100 buildings housing the trades (19 vocations), medical, residential and recreation areas while sharing the many Shining Star Graduates and Events at the Gary Job Corps.

Into the Clouds

The iconic Andean Cock-of-the Rock is the species most responsible for drawing birding enthusiasts to Jardin. Amazingly, this male was one of many at a Lek — or mating area — just a few minutes’ walk from the historic city’s downtown area. You can encounter them outside the mating area, but encounters are likely to be brief here. The short walk and small fee are well worth it.
Photos by Justin Harris

Into the Clouds

Green Hermits are one of the most beautiful — and bizarre — hummingbird species on offer in this region. Note that long, curved bill.

Into the Clouds
Into the Clouds

The feeding stations in the Lek — with cut bananas and pineapples — are a draw for other species. Andean Motmot are quite a common sight in Jardin, but their stunning tails means that the sight of one should never get old.
Photo by Justin Harris

Into the Clouds

As birdwatching becomes more accessible, birding enthusiasts flock to Jardin, Columbia

Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale
Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale

Members of Hays County Master Gardeners getting the Plant and Tree Sale ready for the in-person pick-up.
Photos by Connie Wierman

Hays County Master Gardeners to host plant and tree sale

Hays County Master Gardeners announces the Spring Plant and Tree Sale, which will be held online and in-person this year. March is the perfect time to plant, and the Master Gardeners will bring their favorite vegetables and herbs to sell. Growing vegetables and herbs will allow gardeners to skip the line at the grocery store and harvest fresh this spring. The Hays County Master Gardeners will also lend expertise in helping gardeners with plantings and transplants for home gardens. These will include Texas Superstars, Texas native and adapted perennials, ornamental grasses and sedge, as well as trees and succulents perfect for the Hill Country climate.

Considering Columbia

One of four living species of Tapir, Mountain Tapir can reach up to 550 pounds. Females, like this individual that I spotted on the Otun-Quimbaya trail, are larger than males. Mountain Tapir are unique among Tapir species in that they are the only member of the family found outside of tropical lowlands. The other three species are the South American, Bairds and Asia’s Malayan Tapir. If you encounter one, enjoy the moment but be cautious. While usually shy, Tapir can be aggressive if provoked.
Photos by Justin Harris

Considering Columbia

A male Masked Trogon sits on a branch near the Otun-Quimbaya visitor’s center.

Considering Columbia

Encountering Mountain Tapir at Otun-Quimbaya is a matter of luck and chance. Finding Red Howler Monkeys, though, is typically much easier. Among the largest species of monkey in the world, they are also among the most boisterous. Listening for their loud calls is an effective way of locating Howlers. Often, they can be completely quiet and you will catch them in the trees immediately above you.

Considering Columbia
Considering Columbia

Red-ruffed Fruitcrow are not crows, but members of a diverse and often-bizarre family of birds known as the cotingas. They are relatively slow-moving and this makes them an excellent target for wildlife photographers.
Photo by Justin Harris

Considering Columbia

Unforgettable nature encounters await bold adventurers in this tropical locale

Empty pens and rejections signify putting in the work
Empty pens and rejections signify putting in the work

Empty pens and rejections signify putting in the work

With varying degrees of frustration, I really dislike when I’m writing something while my pen runs out of ink. Argh! If I have another pen on hand (which is usually the case), it’s not the worst. If it’s my only pen without another one instantly available, that’s like Hulk Smash-level frustration. Sometimes, I’ll just keep writing with my inkless pen to finish my thought, hoping I can go back later and etch over it with a pencil, just like in the mystery and detective stories. And sometimes, I try to get to a new pen as quickly as possible to attempt tracing those letter impressions.

SMARTS assists teachers in Hays, San Marcos CISD

The San Marcos Area Retired Teachers and Staff (SMARTS) in HCISD serve breakfast to Hays bus drivers in December.
Submitted photos

SMARTS assists teachers in Hays, San Marcos CISD

From left to right, SMARTS members S. Ahrens, C. Blake and R. Arredondo help with the San Marcos CISD grades 2 - 5 UIL Story Telling and Oral Reading in January. Also pictured is D. Underwood, SMCISD Fine Arts Director.

SMARTS assists teachers in Hays, San Marcos CISD

SMARTS assists teachers in Hays, San Marcos CISD

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