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Protecting Our Environment |
March is the beginning of Central Texas Ozone Season, which lasts until the end of November. It's a good time to keep in mind practices that can keep our air clean. As Spring approaches, it's also an opportunity to remind residents of good recycling habits, and ways to help keep trash off of our roadways and out of our parks. Here are some steps you can take to keep our environment clean and healthy:
IMPROVING AIR QUALITY:
Ozone Season began this week, which is when the region is likely to experience elevated Ozone concentrations. There are small things you can do to reduce pollutants in the air, including limiting idling in your vehicle, carpooling if possible, combining errands to avoid multiple trips, and biking or walking to work if that's an option. CLICK HERE to learn more about what you can do to help reduce air pollution.
GOOD RECYCLING HABITS:
As a reminder, items such as food boxes, newspapers, glass jars, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans and paper bags ARE recyclable. However, items like plastic bags, wet or soiled paper, garden hoses, Styrofoam, light bulbs and electronics ARE NOT recyclable. It's also important NOT to bag recycling items when you put them out for pickup (in the blue carts) as they can get caught in the recycling machinery, and are also not recyclable. CLICK HERE for more recycling information and a list of other items you can and cannot recycle. Additionally, Public Works offers free brush and yard waste recycling at their location (3303 Serene Hills Drive) the first Thursday of each month. CLICK HERE for more details, and a list of materials accepted.
EARTH DAY VOLUNTEER EVENT:
The City of Lakeway will once again host a special Earth Day event at City Hall on Friday, April 22 during the lunch hours. Volunteers will be paired up and supplied with trash pickers, trash bags and safety vests, and then proceed to help pick up trash along our local roadways and area parks. CLICK HERE for more details and to fill out a short volunteer form if you're interested in participating.
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Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless |
Photo Credit: ABC/Eric McCandless |
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'American Idol' In Lakeway |
If you're an 'American Idol' fan, we have some exciting news to share. If you caught the season premiere episode this past weekend, you may have noticed a familiar local favorite - yes, you would have caught Lakeway Resort & Spa as one of the audition locations! ABC and Hulu will air another episode of the popular series this weekend, and once again a portion will include more auditions right here in Lakeway at Lakeway Resort and Spa. Portions of the series were filmed in the Resort's popular Vistas Ballroom, which overlooks Lake Travis. All-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Host Ryan Seacrest were all present as you can see from the pictures provided by ABC. The judges are helping to determine who America will ultimately vote for to become the next singing sensation. 'America Idol' is now in its 20th season. You can catch the episode featuring Lakeway Resort & Spa again with a new episode this coming Sunday (March 6) at 7 p.m. on ABC, also streamed on Hulu. |
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Travis County dropped to Stage 2 of the Austin Public Health risk-based guidelines this week due to a lower number of hospitalizations. While numbers are improving, Travis County continues to offer multiple COVID-19 vaccine events. No appointments are necessary. CLICK HERE for time, date and location details, along with testing information and more details on the Stage 2 guidelines in place within Travis County. Additionally, Austin Public Health is offering mobile vaccines for those who are not able to leave their homes or have difficulty traveling. If you are in need of this service, please call 3-1-1.
A total of 223,897 COVID-19 cases have been reported to date in Travis County since the start of the pandemic. Austin Public Health is reporting there are 132 hospitalizations in the region (down from 225 reported last week). CLICK HERE to review the updated COVID-19 case dashboard. CLICK HERE for more details on hospitalizations.
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EGGstravaganza!
Grab your baskets and come down to Lakeway City Park (502 Hurst Creek Road) to celebrate Spring with the City's annual EGGstravaganza! The event will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9 with vendors, Lakeway bunny photos and chalk art competitions. Then, between 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., special age-specific egg hunts will take place. Each hunt will also feature a 'golden egg' with a special prize inside. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE for more details about the event.
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Lakeway Sing Along Returns
Lakeway Sing Along returns to the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek) this April with the glories and heartbreaks of love in a two-night dinner and musical event titled, "All You Need Is Love." The performances will take place April 29 and April 30, and will begin with dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by performances at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38 and will go on sale March 21 for Lakeway Activity Center members. General ticket sales will start March 28. Questions? Please call the Lakeway Activity Center at (512) 261-1010.
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Thursday, March 10 @ 9 AM
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