This coming Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 is the 21st anniversary of the terror attacks that killed 2,977 people and injured more than 25,000. To this day, it remains the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States. More than 400 police officers and firefighters were killed that day. A few weeks after the terrorist attacks, the Global War on Terrorism began when U.S. and British forces initiated aerial bombing campaigns in Afghanistan, targeting Taliban and al-Qaeda camps. Heritage Park here in Lakeway, located at the corner of Lohmans Crossing Road and Hurst Creek Road, currently honors more than 20 past and present Lakeway residents who served during that war, and more than 1,100 others who served in previous wars. If you're interested in learning more about Heritage Park or how to be included as part of that memorial, please CLICK HERE. 

There are two exciting family events happening this Saturday, Sept. 10 from the City of Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department: 

INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Come out to this popular local favorite on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. through noon at the Lakeway Activity Center (105 Cross Creek). This unique community event is fun for collectors, families and bargain hunters. You can find everything from toys, children's clothing and furniture; to jewelry, housewares and other collectibles. There is no entry fee, but donations of canned, non-perishable food items are accepted for local food banks and charities. 

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

A special Cornhole Tournament will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 starting at 11 a.m. at the Rough Hollow Welcome Center located at 903 Highlands Blvd. We have over 20 teams competing in this event, and while registration is closed at this time, we welcome residents to come out and cheer on their favorite team. The Wildflowers Quartet will kick off the event singing the National Anthem. There will also be special treats for purchase, a bounce house, balloon twisting, plus the community splash pad will be open to cool off. We hope you will join us!

The Lake Travis Film Festival kicks off in Lakeway and Bee Cave next week! The festival starts on Thursday, Sept. 15 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 18, featuring a mix of short films, music videos and feature-length films throughout the weekend. The screenings are supplemented by master classes, table reads and parties. Films are screened from across the globe, honoring emerging filmmakers from various age, religious, ethnic and cultural perspectives. One of the many highlights this season is the Screenwriting Master Class with award-winning novelist and filmmaker Owen Egerton, which will take place Thursday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. through 4:15 p.m. at High 5 here in Lakeway. For more details on the class and to secure your badge for the festival next week, CLICK HERE.