2013 Fall Family Events – Harvest The Fall Fun
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Here’s something fun and different to do with the kiddos this fall! Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls is having their Harvest The Fall Fun with hayrides, a train ride, ice cream and horses and goats to pet.
It’s a beautiful drive from Austin, only about an hour and well worth the time. Starting September 28th and going through November 8th, except for Wednesdays, you can have tons of family fun, here’s a list of their daily offerings: Candy Corn Hay Maze for children, Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train, Pick your own Flowers, Stuff Your Own Scarecrow, the Texas Hayfield Maze, Ice Cream, including pumpkin flavor, Jumping Pillows, Picnic tables, pet the horses and goats, see the chickens and lots of space to run and play.
If you come on Saturday or Sunday you will enjoy all of the above plus Face Painting, Horse Rides (in October) and the Pumpkin Grille.
Delicious Offerings Include – Ice Cream in pumpkin, strawberry, vanilla and berry berry which is a strawberry blackberry combination flavor. They use only fruit picked at their farm.
Strawberry Popsicles, of course made from berries picked at the farm last spring.
The Pumpkin Grille will be serving lunch items on the weekends in October. The fare includes Grilled Corn, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, PB and J sandwiches, Drinks and Pumpkin shaped sippy cups.
They now have a Gift Shop right on the farm; with hats, candles, wind chimes, books and lots more. They also offer decorative items such as gourds, squash and pumpkins.
Remember, at the Sweet Berry Farm they have plenty of picnic tables and they don’t allow pets.
They also schedule fall field trips and group outings to the farm. Available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from October 1st through November 8th. But be sure to call or email them, because reservations are required: 830-798-1462 groups@sweetberryfarm.com.
Daily Hours
8:30am to 5:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
1pm – 5pm Sunday
Closed all Wednesdays
Open all Holidays throughout the season
Sweet Berry Farm is located on Hwy 1980 in Marble Falls. You can find driving directions, cost and prices and lots more info on their website. Enjoy!
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Pioneer Farms – Quest of the Haunted Trails!
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This Halloween season be scared, be spooked and have fun at Pioneer Farms – Quest of the Haunted Trails! Fun for the entire family, no matter what your age, located in North Austin just east of US Hwy 35.
Come out for an adventure like no other, when the Guardian Brother of Sprinkle Corner becomes ill during Halloween, your quest will be to locate the Binding Link of Enchantment and Security Seal (Bless) which has been separated into magical symbols and hidden though out the farmlands.
During Halloween the powers of darkness try to take over the mortal world. It is these dark powers that will attempt to stop you from your mission to save Sprinkle Corner!
Complete the quest and receive a commemorative wooden nickel to remember your adventure and bravery.
“Experience Halloween like nowhere else in Texas! A must-see history show for all ages. This is an Austin tradition with new displays and thrills!”
Four nights only Friday and Saturday October 18th and 19th and Friday and Saturday October 25th and 26th. From 7 to 10pm.
The admission is $12 per person and includes silent films from the 1890’s, learn of the real ghost experiences of their museum volunteers, play old fashioned carnival games and an unlimited pass to the haunted trail. Note – they will not be accepting Groupon tickets or any other discounts for this event.
They will also be offering spooky hayrides for $2 per person and a fortune teller for $1 per person. There will be food and drinks available for purchase at the Spook Town entrance village.
Pioneer Farms Living History Park
10621 Pioneer Farms Drive
Austin TX 78754
farminfo@pioneerfarms.org
512.837.1215
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Hancock Golf Course
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Just one of several great and reasonably priced golf opportunities offered by the city of Austin, Hancock Golf Course will not disappoint!
Lewis Hancock Jr. one time mayor of Austin founded this course in 1899. This makes Hancock Golf Course one of the oldest courses in the state. Now a 9 hole course, this was originally the home of the Austin Country Club, with 18 holes and sand greens.
You’ll find this course located in the beautiful Waller Creek area of Austin, with hills and small well kept greens.
Harvey Penick, golf coach at the University of Texas from 1931 to 1963, began his professional career as a caddy at the Austin Country Club. Penick had an illustrious career, coaching the longhorns to 21 Championships in 33 years.
“We played this course over spring break with our two boys, and we really enjoyed this course. The greens all looked great, and grass was in great shape. Yes, there were some area’s that were rough where the new construction has been done, but over all, course was in great shap. The best part about playing here was the $9/person greens fee’s. Where else can you play 9 holes for $9 a head, no where. Have I played nicer courses, heck ya, but not for $9 a head.” source
Location
811 E. 41st St.
Austin, TX 78751
2013 Course Fees
Weekday Green Fee – $12.50 for 9 holes, $20.50 for 18 holes
Weekend/Holiday Green Fee – $13.50 for 9 holes, $22.50 for 18 holes
Senior (Weekdays Only) – $12.50 – 18 Holes
Junior – $9.00 – 18 Holes
Evening – $15.50
Sunset – $12.50
Club Rental – $10.00
Pull Cart Rental – $5.00
Cart Rental – $12.50
Reservations and Tee Times
Tee times are not required at the Hancock Golf Course, but they will be accepted for groups of four. Sunday reservations may be made on the Friday before and reservations for all other days by calling 512-453-0276.
Practice Facilities
Putting Green
Hancock Golf Course is closed for maintenance every fourth Monday, except holidays and major golf tournaments.
Go to the Hancock Golf Course Website for more information.
For City of Austin Public Links Tournament Schedule go to http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Golf/2013_Golf_Tournaments.pdf
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So Long Summer – A Labor Day Weekend Full Of Concerts
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So Long Summer – A Labor Day Weekend Full Of Concerts – This Labor Day weekend the Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin, Texas presents So Long Summer, a full schedule of electric concerts in Dell Hall. Visitors can expect an added twist “both the artists AND the audience will get to rock out together on stage!”
For your ‘rocking out’ pleasure they are offering the following awesome line-up:
Friday August 30th
8pm – Union Specific, Rock and Roll Americana
Union Specific has played over 200 shows this year, touring across the country with singers and guitar players Gregg Maher and Tyler Wallace and bass player Kim Taruc.
9pm – The Gourds, old mad joy
This quirky Austin band has been together for 17 years and created multiple albums, played all across this country and others.
Saturday August 31st
8pm – T Bird and the Breaks
This old school, hip hop band consists of Tim Crane on vocals and piano, Sammy Patlove on drums, Cody Furr on bass and Johnny Allison and Sasha Ortiz on guitar and vocals.
9pm – The Relatives
Formed in 1970 by Dallas Gospel singer Rev. Gean West and brother Tommie, the sound combines gospel, soul and psychedelia.
Sunday September 1st
8pm – El Vez
For nearly 20 years the self proclaimed “Mexican Elvis” has been part of the L.A. music scene. His shows feature his band, the Spiders and the lovely El Vettes.
Tickets – Tickets are $20 per night.
The Long Center for the Performing Arts
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, Texas
At the corner of South 1st Street and West Riverside Drive.
Box Office at 512-474-5664 or 1-800-735-2989
About The Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin – “Since its opening in 2008, the Long Center has become one of the nation’s premier cultural showplaces, a world-class facility that is nonetheless completely and uniquely Austin. A center-stage location on the southern shore of Lady Bird Lake and a unique design that combines history with innovation showcasing Austin’s natural beauty and commitment to sustainability. And the story of how the Long Center came to be, featuring a literal cast of thousands, reflects Austin’s community-wide commitment to cultural excellence and quality of life.”
For More Information – http://thelongcenter.org/event/so-long-summer/
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Free Day of Yoga – Labor Day 2013
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It’s almost here! Labor Day 2013, the extended weekend that marks the end of summer and the start of football season, no more white shoes and a time to enjoy friends and family at outdoor cookouts and parties. We hope you have a fun and safe Labor Day 2013!
Free Day of Yoga – Labor Day 2013 Opening Festival
Celebrating Yoga in Austin – September 1st visit opening day at Tillery Park from 9am to 12:30pm. Come early and check in at 9am, they will have gift bags for the first 100 people. At 9:30 there’s a kids and family class and from 10:30 to 11:45 there will be concurrent classes for beginners through advanced. Stick around until 12:15 for a drawing for prizes.
Opening Day Food And Drink
The Juice will be selling veggie breakfast tacos, juices and smoothies and Coffee with Irene will be offering espresso, iced drinks and vegan treats.
On Monday, September 2nd, participating studios all over Austin will be offering free classes. You will be able to try yoga for the first time, experience a new style of yoga, check out a new studio or teacher and share yoga with friends and family.
I’m a first timer and/or I need more info about Yoga Classes.
Where
801 Tillery Street
Austin, TX 78702
Directions and Parking – “7th street goes over Tillery St. So…if you are coming from I-35 and head east on Cesar Chavez or 5th St., you will have easy access to Tillery St., you simply go north from either of those intersections. If you are further north, you can come south on Airport Blvd., turn right on Oak Springs, then take the first left on Tillery St. We’re at 801 Tillery St.! There’s plenty of parking on either side of the actual entrance to Tillery Street Plant Company and East Austin Succulents. Parking is limited directly in front of the gardening companies.”
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Roy Kizer Golf Course
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If you are looking for great golf for a reasonable price and you are in Austin, Texas; well you are in luck! The Austin City Public Golf Links offer some of the best golf around on several distinctive courses.
In southeast Austin you will find the well loved Roy Kizer Golf Course. The city touts it as their “most popular municipal course in the city”. Spreading over 200 acres this course includes 35 acres of lakes and 22 acres of wetlands, making it a migratory waterfowl residence.
With ample fairways and the choice of five sets of tees, every golfer can enjoy the course. So no matter your skill level you will find a variety of challenges and opportunities to test your level of play.
“The course was named for Roy Kizer, golf course superintendent at Lions Municipal Golf Course from 1937 until his retirement in 1973. Mr. Kizer earned the respect of the Austin golf community through his dedication to the course and his support of junior golf in Austin before his death in 1974.”
Location
5400 Jimmy Clay Dr.
Austin, TX 78744
2013 Course Fees
Weekday Green Fee – $26.00
Weekend/Holiday Green Fee – $34.00
Junior – $18.00
Senior (Weekdays Only) – $20.00
Evening, Monday-Friday – $20.00
Evening, Weekend/Holiday – $26.00
Sunset – $16.00
Cart rental – $12.50 per rider
Club rental – $15.00
Reservations and Tee Times
You can call 512-444-0999 to reserve your tee time or go online. Weekday reservations are taken seven days in advance. If you’d like to make a reservation for Saturday or Sunday those are taken beginning the Tuesday before the weekend, and you can call as early as 7am.
Practice Facilities
Driving Range
Sand Trap
Chipping, Pitching and Putting Greens
The Roy Kizer Golf Course is closed on the fourth Monday of the month, except on holidays and during major golf tournaments.
RangeGrinder Practice Program
With this program featured at the Roy Kizer Golf Course you get unlimited Range Balls, Two free lessons per week (anyday anytime), $16 Course fee which includes a cart, 10% off all pro shop merchandise and equipment and a $2 discount at Joe Balander Short Course. All for $55 per month.
Go to the Roy Kizer Golf Course Website for more information.
For City of Austin Public Links Tournament Schedule go to http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Golf/2013_Golf_Tournaments.pdf
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Morris Williams Golf Course
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After the addition of a new clubhouse and cart barn the Morris Williams Golf Course is back in business. So come on out and see the state of the art upgrades to the facilities and to the golf course for yourself! The Morris Williams Course in just one of the fine Austin Public Courses available.
“Named after Morris Williams Jr., one of the best golfers ever developed in Austin. Morris Williams Jr. won every trophy available to him in the Austin Area; from the Texas Junior Championships to the National Air Force Trophy, now named in his honor. He lost his life as a young man during the Korean war in a jet plane crash in Florida. The City of Austin Golf Division is proud to have his name in our history books and on our score cards.”
You will enjoy the rolling terrain and contoured greens created by golf course architect Leon Howard in 1964. At one time the Morris Williams Golf Course was home to the University of Texas golf teams. During those years the coaches were Harvey Penick and George Hannon and the school won 2 NCAA Championships. Well known golf figures Tom Kite and Ben Crenshaw were part of the winning teams!
Location
3851 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
2013 Course Fees
Weekday Green Fee – $21.50
Weekend/Holiday Green Fee – $24.50
Senior (Weekdays Only) – $12.50
Junior – $9.00
Evening – $17.50
Sunset – $14.50
Cart rental – $12.50 per rider
Club rental – $15.00
To make a tee time, call the new Pro Shop at 512-974-TEEE (8333).
At the clubhouse you can purchase a wide array of golf equipment, including clothing, bags, balls clubs and specialty items for junior golfers.
Practice Facilities
Driving Range
Putting Greens
The Morris Williams Golf Course in closed for maintenance on the second Monday each month excluding holidays and major golf tournaments.
RangeGrinder Practice Program
With this program featured at the Morris Williams Course you get unlimited Range Balls, Two free lessons per week (anyday anytime), $13 Course fee which includes a cart, 10% off all pro shop merchandise and equipment and a $2 discount at Joe Balander Short Course. All for $55 per month.
Go to the Morris Williams Golf Course Website for more information.
For City of Austin Public Links Tournament Schedule go to http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Golf/2013_Golf_Tournaments.pdf
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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
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Our Texas heritage is rich with Mexican American Culture. Here in Austin we are fortunate to have the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, featuring local, regional and national Latino artists.
“The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) is dedicated to the preservation, creation, presentation, and promotion of Mexican American cultural arts and heritage.”
It is free to visit the Center, which offers two gallery spaces. They also offer tours; they do ask that you schedule your tour in advance using the form on their site.
You will also find a variety of art classes and camps for adults and children. To learn more call 512-974-3785
Available offerings include Exibitions, Annual Events, Latino Arts Residency Program, Rental Space, Job and Volunteer Opportunities for individuals and organizations and much more.
Saturday November 2nd, 2013 – Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
“The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center invites you to participate in our annual Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration by displaying your custom or classic car or bike. This colorful community event grows every year, and it continues to provide an opportunity to celebrate Latino culture. Día de los Muertos is an indigenous Mexican holiday that celebrates the life cycle through the building of temporary altars to commemorate loved ones who have passed, and as such, altars are also suggested and may be placed inside or outside your vehicle. Display your pride and vehicle or bike this year for a chance to win a special prize!”
Location
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River St.
Austin, TX 78701
Gallery Hours
Monday – Thursday 10am to 6pm
Friday – 10am to 5:30pm
Saturday – 10am to 4pm
Free Parking is available when you attend a program, special event or visit the galleries at the Center. Visit the main office for a temporary pass.
For more information visit the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center online.
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Austin Golf – Lions Municipal Golf Course
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If you are looking for great golf in Austin Texas, for only a little green, then the 5 Public Links offered by the city will fill your prescription. And Lions Municipal Golf Course is certainly one you’ll want to check out!
Constructed in 1928 this course has seen many great players over the years. The long list includes golf notables such as Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, Harvey Penick and John Bredemus.
Originally created by the Lions Club, this short, 6000 yard course is known as Austin’s most beloved municipal course. The unique design includes oak and cedar trees, lies just north of Town Lake and attracts over 100,000 golfers each year. “Old Muni” continues to challenge and delight golfers with it’s colorful history, difficulty and beauty.
Location
2901 Enfield Rd
Austin, Texas 78703
2013 Course Fees
Weekday Green Fee – $21.50
Weekend Green Fee – $24.50
Junior – $9.00
Senior (weekdays only) – $12.50
Evening – $17.50
Sunset – $14.50
Cart rental – $12.50 per rider
Club rental – $15.00
You can make reservations online or call 512-477-6963. Weekday tee times are taken 7 days in advance and for weekend reservations you can call on Tuesday. They take reservations as early as 7am on the day of the reservation.
Lions Municipal Golf Course if closed for maintenance on the third Monday of the month unless it is a holiday or a major golf tournament. Practice facilities include an irons only driving range and putting greens.
For much more information go to http://www.austintexas.gov/department/lions-municipal-golf-course.
For City of Austin Public Links Tournament Schedule go to http://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/Golf/2013_Golf_Tournaments.pdf
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2013 2nd Quarter Austin Real Estate Update
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If you are considering buying or selling a home, or if you are moving into our area you’ll want to check out the information in the 2013 2nd Quarter Austin Real Estate Update!
Austin Market
It’s summertime, and the living has been easy for Austin home sellers! Inventory is tight and buyers are competing harder than ever to get their contracts accepted.
Prices have inched up, as have interest rates. But neither has been high enough to impact demand. The market has absorbed the increases. It is true that the overall Austin market has risen to 2.9 months of inventory, from 2.1 in our 1st Quarter analysis. However, this reflects a seasonal increase in inventory that happens every spring and summer. This the most active time of year for real estate, as families try to transition in between school years.
Some of our clients ask, “Are we experiencing a housing bubble in Austin?” The national housing bubble from 2004 – 2007 was fueled by speculation and sub-prime lending to unqualified buyers. It burst when foreclosures began to happen. Demand for homes in Austin is fueled by job creation. New buyers open the door for locals to upgrade, downsize, or make job changes.
Builders have ramped up their production, but they are finding plumbers and carpenters with full schedules and building materials in short supply. So, new homes are not coming on fast enough to soften the market. It will take a few years for the market to even out between supply and demand for homes.
Austin Inventory Levels – A Quick Look at Some of Austin’s Hottest Areas
These areas all have inventory levels below 1 month. With median prices from $250K-399K, these areas offer relatively affordable central options in a city that is rapidly becoming more expensive.
Allandale, Crestview, Brentwood area: Rising prices in Hyde Park, Rosedale, and Brykerwoods neighborhoods have pushed buyers north of Koenig Lane. Here there are charming homes available in the $300k range. (MLS Area 2)
Windsor Park, Mueller, Maplewood, Delwood, University Hills area: Part of the East Austin boom and gentrification. These older neighborhoods offer mid-century modern homes on big lots with slab foundations. They are ideal for remodeling in today’s retro style. (MLS Area 3)
Circle C, Western Oaks, Legend Oaks, Westcreek: Circle C and surrounding neighborhoods remain a very strong investment. Newer homes, convenient retail, and wonderful community amenities make this an ideal spot for folks who want affordable space. (MLS Area SWW)
Austin’s Population
2000 – 656,562 residents
2010 – 790,390 residents
2013 – 842,750 residents
2024/2025 – Austin Demographer Ryan Robinson predicts 1,000,000 residents.
As Austin’s population swells in the next ten years, downtown will feature more high rises and suburban neighborhoods will sprawl around the outskirts. A steady influx of new residents should continue to foster healthy long term appreciation. With interest rates and prices still relatively low, now is a great time to get into the market and be a part of Austin’s growth.
More than 30 years in Austin real estate has taught us that service is the key to success, and we look forward to serving you.
Information Provided by Roselind Hejl, CRS
Coldwell Banker United Realtors
512-327-0385 – Direct
512-789-4563 – Cell
www.weloveaustin.com
roselind@weloveaustin.com
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