Nov. 18: Shred your papers
Spicewood Community Library is sponsoring a shredding event provided by Condor Document Services. The event will give community members the opportunity to shred unwanted documents with sensitive information. 10-11 a.m. Free. 1011 Spur 19, Spicewood. 830-693-7892. www.spicewoodlibrary.org
Nov. 24: Run like a turkey
The Lake Travis Education Foundation will host its sixth annual Turkey Trot this year featuring live music and refreshments at The Hills Country Club. Runners can join the 5K race or the shorter 1-mile Puffin’ for Stuffin’ course. Events start at 7:30 a.m. Ticket prices for registration vary by age and event. The Hills Country Club, 26 Club Estates Parkway, Austin. 512-533-6010 www.lteducationfoundation.org
Nov. 24: Gobble as you run
The 32nd annual Thundercloud Subs Turkey Trot will take place throughout downtown Austin on Thanksgiving. Participants can register for either the 5-mile or 1-mile run, while children age 12 and under can sign up for the 1K. All proceeds from the fun run will benefit Caritas of Austin. 7 a.m. $12-$30. The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Drive, Austin. www.thundercloud.com/event-info
Nov. 25-27: Celebrate Thanksgiving at the ranch
Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery invites families out for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Guests can enjoy live music all weekend as well as spirits, specialty cocktails, food, yard games and more. Performing bands will be announced closer to the event. 4 p.m. Nov. 25-6 p.m. Nov. 27. Free admission. 101 CR 409, Spicewood. 512-970-3203. www.ironwolfranch.com/event
Nov 30: Meet a published author
The Lake Travis Community Library will host author Mark Pomar for an event. Pomar is a The University of Texas Clements Center Senior National Security Fellow and will be speaking about his new book “Cold War Radio: The Russian Broadcasts of the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.” 7 p.m. Free. 1938 Lohmans Crossing, Austin. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org
Dec. 6: Explore Renaissance art
Attendees will discuss artwork from the Renaissance and Baroque periods during this online event hosted by the Lake Travis Community Library. The event will survey works from southern and northern Europe from the 15th through 17th centuries to analyze stylistic changes as well as social and religious influences. Registration is available online. 7-8 p.m. Free. 512-263-2885. www.laketravislibrary.org
Dec. 7: Drink some tea
Residents can learn about Asian culture at “Asian Teas with Surapsari,” hosted by the Bee Cave Public Library. Eventgoers will learn about herbal and spice tea making in Asian cultures and will make their own herbal tea blend and get to taste it in the class. 1-2 p.m. Free admission. 4000 Galleria Parkway, Bee Cave. 512-767-6620. www.beecavetexas.gov
Dec. 11: Experience an Austin food festival
The 2022 Austin Foodie Fest will be held at the Republic Square in downtown Austin this year. The festival will showcase local restaurants, eateries, cafes and food trucks. There will be over 50 participating vendors. In addition to food, there will also be live music, games, contests and other giveaways. 1-9 p.m. Free (children age 8 and under), $6 (general admission). 422 Guadalupe St., Austin. Eventbrite: Austin Foodie Fest
Dec. 11: Enjoy classic pianist music
The city of Lakeway Arts Committee presents “Kiyoshi Tamagawa: Classical Pianist” as part of the arts committee’s Sunday afternoon concert series. Tamagawa was a professor of music and associate dean for the Sarofim School of Fine Arts from 2014 to 2017. 4-5 p.m. Free. Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek, Lakeway. 512-577-0909. www.lakewayartsdistrict.com
Live music
Angel's Ice House
21815 Hwy. 71, Spicewood
512-264-3777
www.angelsicehouse.com
Nov. 18: Deja Vibes, 8-11 p.m.
Nov. 25: AJ Vallejo & Andrea Marie, 8-11 p.m.
Dec. 2: The Reverent Few Duo, 8-11 p.m.
Iron Wolf Ranch & Distillery
101 CR 409, Spicewood
512-970-3203
www.ironwolfranch.com
Nov. 19: Denny Herrin, 2-5 p.m.
Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving live music
Dec. 17: Denny Herrin, 2-5 p.m.
