Sculptures are coming and going at The Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch these days. Change is in the air. Recently, new pieces by Carreno and Catanaro were installed. Carreno's sculptures focus on the harmony and tension of opposing planes, combining symmetry and asymmetry as a means to communicate clearly and with strength.

Want to learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw?  Then join Bonzo Crunch, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassador of Laughter, for some serious fun on June 17 at 10:00 am at the JC library located at 501 Nugent   He is no class clown, but is certain to add amusement to a special 30-minute circus storytime, which will encourage children not only to read, but also to discover, dream and learn!

Blanco Performing Arts announces the Children’s Art Festival 2013 for children ages 6-12 on Saturday, June 29 from 8:30-noon. The activities will take place at Uptown Blanco Courtyard, Ballroom, and Art Center. The goal of this event is to create hands-on experiences to emphasize that real people create art. This year will feature collaboration by pianist Carla McElhaney and artist Ellen Murray, dance/movement direction by Sarah Pautz, and dramatic improvisation led by Sarah Culpepper. Enrol ...

The Johnson City Quilters’ Guild meet Thursday January 24th at the Good Shepherd Church. Our new president is Janie Moreland, Denise Mabry is the Vice President and Charlotte Matthews is the secretary. Several projects for this New Year were discussed and will be decided next meeting. Janie introduced the monthly project, “kitchen quilts” those who wish to participate will make a 9 patch little quilt. We admired a member’s first quilt, a heart wall hanging, a heart pillow and the be ...

On Wednesday, January 16, the Round Mountain Extension Education Club met for their monthly meeting at the home of Peggy Aldridge. Fourteen members answered roll call. The opening was entitled “Church Signs”. The one we liked the best was “Under the same management for over 2000 years.” Members were encouraged to call the county agent, Gretchen Sanders, to volunteer at the upcoming Youth Stock Show.

The Buffalo Soldiers will be at Blanco State Park on Saturday, February 9 for a fun and educational outdoor experience for the entire family. This Heritage & Outreach program from Texas Parks & Wildlife is a lasting tribute to the Black soldiers who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars campaign from 1866 to 1892, and emphasizes our shared western heritage of that historic time.

The Marble Falls Quilt Club will hold its monthly meeting, February 20, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls, 1101 Bluebonnet Drive. Suzy Seed, with Sulky of America, will present a talk on threads, stabilizers, etc. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 830-693-3820 or go to marblefallsquiltclub.blogspot.com.

The Stonewall Headstart TOT Team performed during halftime of the Lady Eagles basketball game. These preschool age children showed-off the fancy basketball ball-handling skills they have learned while participating in the Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) music, movement and learning program. For more information about the TOT program, please visit our website at www.teamsoftomorrow.com or contact Emily Hicks, TOT Director, at 806.470.9697 or emily@teamsoftomorrow.com.

The Johnson City Youth Community Assistance Program (YCAP) is at it again! On Friday night the fun begins with 5th quarter. Directly following the Johnson City vs Comfort Basketball game, the youth center will open their doors to high school students until 11:30 pm. They will hold both ping pong and pool table tournaments for any young people interested in competing and they are offering some great prizes to the winners.

A work day to set up pens, clean the show barn and make other additional preparations for the upcoming 2013 Blanco County Youth Show is scheduled for SATURDAY JANUARY 19, 2013 AT 9AM at the County Livestock Show Barn in Johnson City. ALL PARENTS OF EXHIBITORS, 4-H & FFA MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COME AND HELP GET THE BARN READY FOR THE 2013 SHOW.

The month and year are off to a great start at the library. Discovery Academy starts January 15th for 3rd-5th graders after school. If you haven’t registered there’s still time. Registration forms are available at the library. The One Community One Book programs start tonight Jan. 17. There’ll be plenty of popcorn to view the first episode of Bleak House.

The Johnson City Quilters’ Guild will meet Thursday, January 24 for their first meeting of 2013. We will meet at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Johnson City at 7:00 p.m. We hope you can be there. Officers for 2013 at President Janie Moreland, Vice-President Denise Mabry, Secretary/Treasurer Charlotte Matthews and Program Chairman Louise Paterson.

Although the skies were overcast, the wind was blowing and the temperature hovered around 45 degrees, over 70 people showed up at the Pavillion at Blanco State Park on New Year’s Day to “experience” the Eagle Lady and visit with her birds of prey. Doris Mager, who founded the non-profit organization Save Our American Raptors (S.O.A.R.) is a nationally recognized raptor rehabilitator.

Backbone Valley Nursery co-owner Jessica Robertson will discuss “Organic Gardening and the Soil Food Web”. This free program is presented by the Kingsland Garden Club at the Kingsland Library, 125 W. Polk on Friday, January 4th. The program is at 1:45. Everyone is invited to the Club meeting at 1 PM.

The Marble Falls Quilt Club will hold its monthly meeting, January 16, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church of Marble Falls, 1101 Bluebonnet Drive. Program Chair, Josie Davis, will introduce our Club Challenge for 2013. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 512-793-2831 or go to marblefallsquiltclub.blogspot.com.