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.