Sept. 7-28 | Learn skills and tips from a master gardener

The Spicewood Community Library will host classes for kids focused on gardening every Tuesday in September. Master gardener, Louisa Jones will teach children about harvesting, composting, parts of a plant, pollinators and more. The classes will take place in the garden behind the library. 10 a.m.-noon. Spicewood Community Library, 1011 Spur 191, Spicewood. 830-693-7892. www.spicewoodlibrary.org

Sept. 12 | Attend a food truck festival

The ATX Food Truck Festival will return to feature a variety of local Austin food trailers. Guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy live music, games, cocktails and non-food shopping options. The event will take place outdoors at the Barton Creek Square shopping center.

3-8 p.m. Free. Barton Creek Square, 2901 Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. www.eventbrite.com


Sept. 13 | Swing to a 17-piece band

Lakeway’s Big Band Bash will continue in September. The community can enjoy big band music from the 17-piece Republic of Texas Big Band, featuring David Cummings and Lisa Clark on vocals. Guests should bring their own beverages and snacks. Moving forward, the live music event hosted by the Lakeway Arts Committee will take place on the second Monday of every month. 7-9 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-261-1010. www.lakeway-tx.gov

Sept. 13 | Join a local golf tournament

Barton Creek Lakeside Country Club Birdies by the Lake Golf Classic returns for its 20th year at Barton Creek Lakeside Country Club. Happy hour follows at 6 p.m. 10:30-6 p.m. $160 (individual), $600 (team of four). Barton Creek Lakeside Country Club, 1900 Clubhouse Hill Drive, Spicewood. 512-329-4059. www.laketravischamber.com


Sept. 18 | Support a local nonprofit

Lakeway-based nonprofit Melanie Rychlik Foundation will host its first annual Serving for Love Benefit. The event features a tennis tournament, a silent auction, prizes, food, drinks and more. Those in the tournament will compete as multilevel teams in an “almost no rules” format. Funds benefit Lake Travis Crisis Ministries. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $100. World of Tennis, 100 World of Tennis Square, Lakeway. www.eventbrite.com

Sept. 22 | Be in the know on Lake Travis ISD news

The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Lake Travis ISD State of the District event. The event will feature a presentation from LTISD Superintendent Paul Norton, who will share the latest information on the district. The State of the District event will be sponsored by local businesses Primrose Schools and College Inroads, according to the chamber. Registration is available online, and guests can also attend virtually. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$35. Flintrock Falls Club House, 401 Nicklaus Drive, Austin. 512-387-3180. www.laketravischamber.com


Oct. 5 | Get to know Lakeway’s police force

Various Lakeway Locations Lakeway residents can learn about local law enforcement at National Night Out. Block parties and safety demonstrations will take place throughout the city. Various times. Free. Various Lakeway locations. 512-261-2800.

www.lakeway-tx.gov/344/national-night-out

Oct. 6 | Network with Westlake business owners


The Westlake Chamber of Commerce will provide local business owners a casual networking opportunity at its business builder breakfast. Monthly, the chamber highlights two members to speak on their business. Registration includes a choice of breakfast, salsa, coffee, water and tea. 8-9:30 a.m. $10 (chamber members), $15 (guests). Rudy’s Bar-B-Q, 2451 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin. 512-327-3088.

www.westlakechamber.com

Sept. 30 | Hear from conservationists

The Hill Country Alliance will present the 2021 Hill Country Leadership Summit. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. $100 (registration before Aug. 31), $120 (general admission). Jester King Brewery, 13187 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs. 512-894-2214. www.hillcountryalliance.org/leadershipsummit


LIVE MUSIC

Angel’s Ice House, 21815 Hwy. 71, Spicewood

www.angelsicehouse.com

Sept. 10 Andrea Marie, 7-10 p.m.

Sept. 17 Larry Farris, 7-10 p.m.

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery, 101 CR 409, Spicewood

512-970-3203 | www.ironwolfranch.com

Sept. 11 Jace of Spades, 2-5 p.m.

Sept. 18 Brodie Lane, 2-5 p.m.

Sept. 25 Robert Wagner, 2-5 p.m.

Oct. 2 Andrea Marie, 2-5 p.m.