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Copyright © 2005 Peel, Inc. Circle C Ranch Newsletter - May 2005 1

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Volume 2, Number 5 May 2005 www.circlecranch.info

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Dear Neighbors,Thanks very much to those who participated in our annual election and homeowners meeting. The meeting was attended by about 175 people and about 14% of our homes voted in the election (either via early voting, proxy voting or by meeting attendance).

For this election we had five neighbors who volunteered to run for the CCHOA Board of Directors. These neighbors were Matt Cano, Mike Price, Scott Dorf, Marty Gibbs and Bill Gammon. We should all thank these folks for their offer of service to Circle C Ranch. All five of them represented themselves and the neighborhood well both before the election and during our annual meeting.

Matt Cano and Mike Price were elected to serve as CCHOA Directors for three years. The Board looks forward to working with Matt and Mike. You can see more election results in a separate article.

We also offered twelve amendments to the CCHOA Bylaws. All of the amendments passed. Most of the amendments were simple corrections to the existing documents—i.e. one corrected the address of the Association, one corrected a reference to the Travis County Clerk and one made the language of the Bylaws themselves gender-neutral. There are several amendments that are worth describing in more detail.

• CCHOA Directors must be members of the Association.• CCHOA may use electronic voting. This should reduce costs

and simplify future operations. • CCHOA may keep our list of email addresses confidential.

We are no longer obligated to provide the list to anyone who requests it (short of a court order.) We hope this change helps us rebuild the neighborhood email address list. Email is a normal part of life for many of us and should be an effective tool for CCHOA communications.

We had a low turnout for our election. The election was decided by 14% of the total votes possible. We hope to increase neighborhood participation and voter turnout for future elections – perhaps with the introduction of electronic voting. Thanks also to the nominating committee for their work—Steve Urban, Grady Bible and Annegret Pfeiffer.

A Letter from your HOA PresidentPlease remember to vote in the May 7 municipal election. Austin voters will fill three city council seats (places 1, 3 and 4), as well as decide the fate of a modified smoking ordinance and a referendum that may expand the tax area for Austin Community College to include parts of the Eanes, Pflugerville and Round Rock school districts. You might find the League of Women’s Voters guide helpful at http://www.leaguewv.austin.tx.us/votersguide/VotersGuideMay7th.pdf. The Circle C Political Action Committee has provided their recommendations on page 13.

We have not finalized the pool lease contract with UT Longhorn Aquatics. Fortunately we have made progress. UT is paying us the new rate ($4500/month, up from $2500/month) and the terms have all been agreed upon. Once the contract is signed it will be in force until 31 March 2006. That is, the delay in signing the contract will not translate into an extension of the contract at the other end. Thanks to Mary Goehring and the pool committee for their work on the contract.

I had the pleasure of recognizing four of our former directors for extraordinary achievement on behalf of Circle C Ranch. Their names are familiar to most of you: Steve Bartlett, Ken Rigsbee, Jim O’Reilly and Susan Hoover. They have all contributed to Circle C since 1988. We gave them each a small souvenir, and will give them each a nicer gift just as soon as they are delivered (unfortunately I ordered the nicer gifts too late for the annual meeting.) We owe Steve, Ken, Jim and Susan a debt of gratitude for their years of hard work for Circle C Ranch.

Your neighbor,Quentin Fennessy

MAY EVENTSMay 1 – 14 Fire Ant Prevention DaysSaturday, May 14 Community Blood Drive , 9:00am – 12:00pmFriday, May 27 End of School Pool Party, 5:30pm – 9:30pm

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2005 Board of DirectorsQuentin Fennessy ........................................................PresidentMary Goehring ................................................... Vice PresidentEd Scruggs ................................................. Secretary/TreasurerAE Martin .................................................................... DirectorSteve Urban .................................................................. DirectorMatt Cano ..................................................................... DirectorMike Price .................................................................... DirectorContact Information .......... Email: [email protected]

IMPORTANT NUMBERSHOA Mgmt Office [email protected] or 288-8663Financial Office ........................................................... 451-9901Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc. ...........................................................806-385-6444 Adv./Kelly Peel [email protected], 512-589-5471Circle C AmenitiesCircle C Café ............................................................... 288-6058Circle C Tennis Club [email protected], 301-8685Golf Course at Circle C Ranch ................................... 288-4297

Annual Meeting Election ResultsSubmitted by Quentin Fennessy

These tables summarize the election results. At the time of the meeting there were 6,233,345 total eligible votes. The total votes cast were 873,427. Matt Cano and Mike Price were elected to the board for 3 year terms. All bylaw amendments passed.

Candidate Total Votes For % Votes ForMatt Cano 642644 73.6%Mike Price 581319 66.6%Scott Dorf 228826 26.2%Marty Gibbs 153779 17.6%Bill Gammon 125532 14.4%

Total % VotesBylaw Prop. # Summary Votes For ForArticle I Correct the CCHOA street address 821526 94.1%Article II, Section 6 County Clerk correction 832403 95.3%Article III, Section 1 Annual meeting date flexibility 800625 91.7%Article III, Section 4 Membership class correction 824758 94.4%ARTICLE IV, Section 1 Directors shall be homeowners 795384 91.1%ARTICLE IV, Section 3 Correction due to board size 812375 93.0%ARTICLE V, Section 1 Nomination of members only 806114 92.3%ARTICLE V, Section 2 Permit electronic voting 803539 92.0%ARTICLE VI, Section 2 Called special meeting correction 814550 93.3%ARTICLE VII, Section 2a Membership class correction 830734 95.1%ARTICLE X Email list privacy 805879 92.3%ARTICLE XIII Gender neutrality 826576 94.6%

CCHOA AnnouncementsSummary of the

March Board MeetingSubmitted by Quentin Fennessy

The March board meeting was brief. Steve Shannon of BFI explained the rate increase and described their ongoing problem with fee collection from Circle C homeowners. We decided to replace the shade tarp at the south end of the pool (This work is still not done—it has become more complicated.) Our revenues exceeded expenses for 2004 by $142,000. We allocated $25,000 of the excess for general amenity improvements. Susan Hoover reported on the progress of replacing photinia around the neighborhood, and presented the framework for the long-term landscape improvement plan. We discussed the damage to the Slaughter/Mopac monument and why the repair was taking so long—and the reason for the delay was rain, rain and more rain. The damage was caused by an automobile accident and has since been fixed.

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Circle C Landscape Update Submitted by Susan Hoover, Circle C Landscape

We are very busy on the commons areas of Circle C this time of year. The results of the early Spring work are finally upon us. Over the past month, the landscape crew has fertilized all of the commons areas, done a lot of trimming and weeding, and are adding to our existing native plant beds throughout the neighborhood. Some of our favorite perennial plants are listed below. They are well suited to the Central Texas Hill Country environment, a drought resistant and provide blooms even through the hottest part of the year. Knock Out Rose—we introduced these on the commons areas last year. If you like the looks of a traditional rose with virtually no care, this is the one for you. These ended up blooming late into December and popped out early this spring. They require no special care at all. Salvia Greggi (Autumn Sage) These shrubs grow to about 2.5 feet, are nicely shaped and produce small blooms in a variety of colors. They need to be trimmed back in late January. Mexican Bush Sage. Those nice spiked blue/purple blooms and its distinctive leaf make are good in the back of a garden border. Blackfoot daisy. For the front of the border, this sprawling little white daisy does the job.

Verbena. This is a flowing plant that can add bright color to your garden. Coming in purple and hot pink, among others, it stands out. It is a big attractor for the dragonfly hummingbird, a little tiny hummingbird that looks like a dragonfly. Mexican Mint Marigold. If you like a nice bright yellow long bloomer, these plants are hardy and keep blooming all summer and fall. The above plants are all good in our hot Texas sun. Next month, we will discuss some good shade varieties.

Community Fire Ant Prevention The first two weeks of May are devoted to Community Fire Ant Prevention in Circle C. At this time, the CCHOA encourages each of you to treat your yards with a fire ant bait product. The Travis County Extension Bureau encourages communities to work together to treat fire ants, which has been found to be highly effective when the entire community participates. For more information on Fire Ant Treatment and choices on methods and products go to www.fireant.tamu.edu, the site sponsored by the Texas A & M extension service. This year, we will be using a relatively new product on the commons areas called Top Choice. It has been found to be highly effective and lasts a year.


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CCHOA Announcements ContinuedSpeed Limits and Traffic Concerns

Within Circle CSubmitted by Gale Foster, CCHOA Staff

We have heard from the City of Austin that the traffic study on Spruce Canyon has been completed. Based on the City’s parameters, 30 mph speed limit signs will be erected in the near future. We all need to be mindful that school lets out in a few weeks and many many more children will be out and about. Thanks to the Circle C Safety Committee for requesting the traffic study.

Please Help your HOASubmitted by Citizens for a Cleaner Circle C!

We would like to encourage all residents to help keep Circle C Ranch a beautiful place to live by doing the following:

1) Make sure that no one in your family throws their trash out the car windows. It takes about 3 hours daily to pick up street trash in Circle C.

2) Take your newspaper plastic bag with you when you walk your dog and please scoop the poop on the commons areas. Slip the bag on like a glove, scoop the poop, turn it inside out over your hand, tie it in a knot and throw it in your trashcan when you return home. We have had a lot of complaints about this. Be nice to your neighbors and pick up after your dog.

3) Please do not tape signs to the street light and street sign poles. Removal strips the paint, takes time to take them down and trashes out the neighborhood.

Thanks for your help.

Street Light OutagesSubmitted by Gale Foster, CCHOA Staff

We have received several calls about street lights being out. The most efficient way to handle this is to jot down the number mounted on the pole and call the City of Austin at 505-7617.


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Job Definition Plans, organizes, and controls the budgeting, staffing, and administration for the Association’s swim center (pool). Reviews, schedules, and conducts regular maintenance of pool and pool area and supervises lifeguards and other water safety staff. Conducts regular tests of water quality to ensure a safe swimming environment. Plans and coordinates other community events as designated by community management or BOD.

Minimum Qualifications• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent• Three years of progressively responsible experience at a pool facility

including at least two years of management. • Must have a current Pool/Spa Operators License• Water Safety Instructor • Lifeguard Instructor• Lifeguard or National Pool and Water Park Lifeguard License • First Aid/CPR certificate• Red Cross AED and O2 Administration certification/training• Red Cross (or equivalent) Preventive Disease Transmission

training• Demonstrated ability to supervise• A valid, unrestricted Texas driver’s license and availability of

personal vehicle.• At LEAST ONE of the following: Certified Pool Operator (CPO),

Aquatic Facilities Operator (AFO), or YMCA Aquatic Facilities Operator.

Preferred Qualifications:• College Degree in recreation or related field. • At least one year of programming experience. (Ex. scheduling swim

lessons, planning private parties, coordinating/scheduling swim lessons, swim teams, recreational swimming, lap swim, etc.)

• CPR for Professional Rescuer

Essential Functions:1. Develops and conducts training and testing programs for pool

staff.2. Supervises pool staff and facility. Selects, schedules, evaluates and

disciplines employees. Reviews action with Board of Directors as necessary.

3. Responsible for training and evaluating swimming instructors. 4. Ensures that all appropriate credentials are maintained by pool

staff.5. Responsible for the pool facility and ensures that the physical

structure, equipment and water quality are up to standard. Identifies maintenance and repair needs, and makes arrangements for needed repairs/maintenance.

6. Develops water related programs for the general public, businesses and special interest groups.

7. Ensures that all pool related paperwork is completed and processed correctly. Communicates with licensing and certifying agencies.

8. Oversees collection of pool user fees, statistics and related documents.

9. Deals with the public, board and various people as required. 10. Coordinates purchasing equipment for programs and maintaining

the inventory.11. Performs lifeguarding and instructing duties as necessary.

Other Functions:Other related duties as assigned.

Hours:Required to work a minimum of 40 hours a week. Weekends and holidays are required during the summer month. Must have ability to work flexible hours to meet needs of community as defined by the BOD. Set daily work hours, “office hours” that neighborhood associate members, BOD members and contractors can set up appointments. Must be able to attend all regularly scheduled BOD meetings and other events as assigned.

Send your resume to [email protected] or fax it to 288-6488.

CCHOA Announcements ContinuedSwim Center Manager Position Available

Submitted by the CCHOA Board of Directors

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Spend Your Summer Around The PoolLifeguard Positions Available

Submitted by the CCHOA Board of Directors The Circle C Home Owners Association is currently hiring lifeguards for immediate openings at the Circle C Swim Center. Applicants must be at least 16 years old, be able to pass a swim test and have current certifications in Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR-FPR and First Aid. Flexible schedule with early morning and weekend availability a must. Please fax your resume to 288-6488 or email it to [email protected].

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Hiking/Biking TrailSubmitted by A. E. Martin

Circle C Residents interested in helping develop hiking and biking trails in the Slaughter Creek Water Quality Protection Lands can get hands on experience in trail building by signing up to participate in an Austin Parks Foundation or Austin Ridge Riders event. In learning the techniques of environmental friendly trail building you will become a certified trail builder and ready to help create trails planned for the Slaughter Creek Tract just west of Circle C. To signup go to www.austinparks.org or visit www.austinridgeriders.com to see the schedule for trail building.For other volunteer announcements check postings on the general forum of the Circle C Ranch website.


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The CCHOA received a report of a child being bitten by a rattlesnake in the undeveloped area near South Bay. Please be alert, watch your children and pets, and educate their children about snakes in our area. Snakes are coming out of hibernation this time of year. If you are hiking in any areas around Circle C or if you back to a drainage or naturalized area, be on the alert for snakes. Tips:• Wear shoes, do not wear sandals or go barefoot in naturalized areas.• Look for snakes sunning themselves on rocks, or around rocks

and piles of debris.• Take a hiking stick on your hike. Be aware and listen for snakes.

Avoid them at all costs. Rattlesnakes are not aggressive, but will defend their area. Do not try to catch, tease or engage a snake.

RATTLESNAKE ALERT!!!!Submitted by Susan Hoover, Circle C Landscape

If you are bitten by a rattlesnake: Seek emergency care immediately. You must go to a hospital emergency room to receive the anti venom. The doctors will need to confirm the type of snake bite you have, so a description of the snake will be helpful. Do Not employ the following methods:• Do Not put ice on the bite.• Do Not cut the wound open and try to suck out the venom• Do Not use a tourniquet. There are many internet sites which provide information about rattlesnakes and their bites.

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On April 2nd, a group of 17 volunteers participated in a week-end seminar to learn about Austin’s new Water Quality Protection Lands (WQPL), and the history of the Slaughter Creek tract, in particular. They included 7 neighbors from here in Circle C Ranch. The Austin Water Utility department oversees about 11% of the sensitive land over the aquifer that flows into Barton Creek (17,000 acres), reserved just for providing clean water for the Edwards Aquifer. They chose The Hill Country Foundation to interview volunteers and then to conduct training sessions for them. The property opened up for the first guided tours, on April 16th, in conjunction with the first Austin Nature Day (see www.AustinNatureDay.org). Look for more guided tours and other activities coming up, including trail building and various restoration projects. Announcements can be found on the CCHOA Forum (www.circlecranch.info/forum). We need more local volunteers to conduct the activities there and on other properties. Please contact the City of Austin (Water Dept) or CCHOA if you are interested and can devote a little of your time.

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Submitted by Oppie Holley, Seton Southwest Auxiliary The Seton Southwest Auxiliary is holding a garage sale on Saturday, May 7, 2005, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Merchandise for sale will be located in the circular driveway and in the main lobby. Seton Southwest Hospital is located at 7900 FM 1826, just south of the intersection with Highway 290. Oppie Holley, SSWA Publicity Chair, 292-1820.

Circle C Area Business Referral BreakfastSubmitted by Bob McKenna, Circle C Resident

BNI, Business Network International, is a business and professional networking organization that offers its members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly referrals. The Circle C area BNI chapter (Live Oak Network) began operation on May 12, 2004 and now has 38 referral generating members! BNI is a non-competitive referral organization that allows only one member per professional category – therefore, once you’ve joined a chapter you’ve essentially eliminated your competition! We still have openings across a wide variety of professions including residential, health care, and commercial business sectors. Our chapter membership should cover it all from plumbers and electricians to Doctors and Lawyers. We are looking for one energetic person from every profession!

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CCHOA Clubs & Announcements ContinuedCircle C Ranch Triathlon ClubSubmitted by Mike Craig, Circle C Resident

This club is dedicated to people who have done triathlons, are training for their first triathlon, or are just curious about what triathlon is all about. So far we have about twenty-five members and growing! We have an on-line forum for members to post training schedules, event reviews, ideas for the club and more. To see what we are up to, just visit www.VintagePlace.net/forum/ and click on “CC Triathlon Club.” The “tri” in triathlon stands for swimming, cycling and running. While it may sound daunting, it is actually quite fun and exhilarating when you complete your first event! The neat thing about triathlon is you start out S-L-O-W. Initially you should strive to just go a certain time period at a pace slow enough to have a conversation. If you are out of breath, you are definitely going too fast. Slow down, enjoy the scenery, and watch your body transform from couch potato to triathlete. As with all new exercise routines, it is best to consult with your physician prior to beginning. If you are interested in attending our next meeting / joining the club or have questions just contact Mike Craig at 301-3792 or e-mail [email protected].

Maine Coon Rescue Submitted by Marianne Daniel, Circle C Resident

Maine Coon Rescue (www.mainecoonrescue.com) is a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing Maine Coon and Maine Coon mix cats and kittens. Each cat or kitten is vetted and then placed into wonderful foster homes until a loving, permanent home is found. In order to continue in its mission, Maine Coon Rescue is looking for more dedicated volunteers to help. Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in providing Foster Homes for cats or kittens, transportation, or case management. Thanks for your interest in helping Maine Coon Rescue and I look forward to working with you to help save these kitties.

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A cross-section of your Circle C Political Action Committee board of directors, and a representative of the CCHoA board met with and visited with candidates for proposed positions on the Austin City Council on February 21, 2005 at the Circle C Golf Course clubhouse. On the basis of their discussions about what is important to Circle C, and what they each stood for on behalf of the interests of residents of Southwest Austin, the CC PAC Board hereby endorses the following candidates for the MAY 7, 2005 ELECTION:

Place 1: Lee LeffingwellPlace 3: Gregg KnaupePlace 4: Betty Dunkerley

In the event any resident of Circle C has any questions, the CC PAC board recommends first that you communicate with any and all of those endorsed, principally at their respective websites: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. The board did not make a recommendation on the proposed smoking ordinance.

Circle C Political Action Committee Endorsements – Election May 7th

Submitted by Ken Rigsbee, Chairman, CC PAC

Circle C has long been acknowledged as one of the strongest voting neighborhoods in the community – and we believe that, and encourage the continuance of that. Together, we can achieve virtually political “miracles” – which we have before. Many on your CC PAC Board want to continue that level of performance – with your help. Early voting begins Wednesday, April 20, 2005 through Friday, April 22, 2005, and resumes Monday, April 25 through Tuesday, May 3, 2005. Our closest locations are ACC Pinnacle, 7748 Hwy. 290 West, Student Commons, and Randalls, 6600 S. MoPac at Wm. Cannon.

To see Homes for Sale in the Austin Area,visit my website at:

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To see Homes for Sale in the Austin Area,visit my website at:

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Sara Castillo, GRIREALTOR®Circle C [email protected]

*Specializing in Residential Sales and Leasing*

Sara Castillo, GRIREALTOR®Circle C [email protected]

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Circle C AmenitiesThe Circle C Swim Center

The Swim Center hours for *May

Early Morning Adult Only Lap SwimMonday – Friday 5:30am to 8:30amSaturday 6:30am to 11:30am

Open SwimMonday ClosedTuesday – Saturday 1:00pm to 8:00pmSunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm

*These hours are subject to change. Please view posted hours on the Circle C HOA website at www.circlecranch.info

Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Circle C Ranch residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail to [email protected] classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $45, limit 40 words, please contact Kelly Peel @ 512-5879-5471 or [email protected].

Anne DerflerIndependent Beauty Consultant

11013 Pairnoy LaneAustin, TX [email protected]/aderfler

Microdermabrasion products now available!

WANTEDInfants 8 weeks – 12 months

Immediate openings available!

SUMMER SPOTS Are still available for

Part-time: Toddlers, 2's, 3's, and Pre-k(Spaces limited)

NOW HIRINGAssistant Teacher for 3's needed

Hours 2:30-6:30 Monday - FridayGreat position for college student or someone

who wants to make extra money!Call Michelle ASAP if interested!

288-9792

THANK YOU Austin Real Estate Partners For being the

Greatest Supporters and Realtors

In Town!We appreciate your commitment and generosity towards our

“Circle of Friends” Partnership!

Buying? Selling? Investing?Call Hal Patterson for Proven Results.

Hal Patterson, Realtor®Mobile: 512-925-HOME

Offi ce: 512-439-7489E-mail: [email protected]

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Circle C Amenities ContinuedThe Circle C Tennis Club

Summer Tennis Lessons The Circle C Tennis Club will be offering lessons for both adults and children beginning the week of June 6, 2005. Lessons are available to both members and non-members of Circle C Tennis Club. Tennis pros teaching these sessions are Fernando Velasco, Darin Pleasant, Mandon Maloney, Brent Smiga and Brantley Harrison. For schedules and fees, contact us at 301-8685Membership Special Join before June 1st and your sixth month as a Member, will be free. Presently there is no Initiation Fee and Membership Fees are $110.00 a month for a family, and $100.00 a month for Seniors and Singles. For an additional $35.00 optional membership, you may be able to use some of the finest Country Clubs in Austin. This fee allows you to join the “Austin Society” of Clubs, giving you privileges to play golf, tennis, swimming and dining in many of the Private Clubs, not only in Austin, but also in many parts of the country. For more information, call Kathi at 301-8685.Guest Pass If you are interested in trying out the tennis facilities, please give Fernando a call to receive a complimentary guest pass for you and your friends. To make arrangements, please call him at 301-8685. Passes will be provided based on open court availability.

Circle C Cafe & Cateringwww.circleccatering.com

Cafe at the Pool

288-6058Hours: Monday-Saturday 3pm-8:30pm

Serving pizzas, burgers, salads and nightly gourmet specials

Cafe at the Wildflower Center292-4716

Hours:Monday-Sunday 9am-5pmServing salads, sandwiches, and desserts

Catering line 301-7235

We cater all events large & small. We cater at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

or the Venue of your choice.Please contact us for a proposal.

Thank you for your business - Chef Jaime


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NOW OPEN

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SPECIALS GOOD THROUGH JUNE

Full Nail Set $21with OPI Products and Free Design

Spa Pedicure & Manicure $35

Deluxe Facials $35

-Henry & Tammy are here-

And as always $25/monthunlimited tanning (no contracts)

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Circle C Amenities ContinuedThe Golf Club at Circle C

Spring Golf Instruction Programs & Summer Camps for Kids – Get your golf game in shape for the golf season by participating in our spring instruction programs. Adult classes for beginner, intermediate and experienced players as well as junior classes will be available and don’t forget to sign the kid’s up for our summer camps. Visit www.thegolfclubatcirclec.com for a full schedule. Live Music & Family Dining, Fridays – May 6th & May 13th - We’ll rock your backyard with our own version of the Austin music scene in our new covered Biergarten. Bring the whole family, relax in our comfortable hill country setting and enjoy the tunes of local talent. Fresh dinner and drink specials will be featured every week. Check our website for dates at www.thegolfclubatcirclec.com and call the Grill at 288.4297 to reserve your spot. Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8th – Treat Mom to a day off starting with a meal in Putters Grill and then stick around for some quality time out on the course. Mother’s playing with their children play free! Tina’s Tour of Texas, starts Friday, May 20th – Join PGA Professional Tina Bradley-Mayers as she hosts a fabulous golf experience for lady golfers on the third Friday of each month May-October at some of the best golf venues in Texas! The tour starts with a visit to Hyatt Hill Country Resort in San Antonio and includes luxury transportation, golf, lunch, happy hour and fun! To book or to learn

more call Mick Scott at 512.965.6571. Memorial Day Celebration & Duck Soup Concert, starts Friday, May 27th – Kick off the summer with a relaxing weekend at the club. We’ll start with a fun, family concert with Austin’s own Duck Soup on Friday night 7-10pm, kids are free and adults pay a cover fee of only $5/pp. Stick around for hamburgers at the turn out on the course, great deals on our summer merchandise in the shop and featured food and drink specials in Putters Grill all weekend long.The Golf Club at Circle C512.288.4297 phone; 512.288.7977 fax www.thegolfclubatcirclec.com

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SPORTS CAMPS 2005Basketball: June 14-16 (Tues-Thurs) 3:30-6:00 pm

Volleyball: June 20-23 (Mon-Thurs) 5:30-8:30 pm

Football: July 18-20 (Mon-Wed) 8:30-11:00 am

Speed/Agility: Session #1: June 20-23 (Mon-Thurs) 8:30-10:30 am Session #2: July 18-21 (Mon-Thurs) 6:30-8:30 pm“Over-the-Hill” Adult Camp: June 13-16 (Mon-Thurs) 6:30-7:30 pm

For more information, go to www.totalspeedandfitness.com or contact Kay Stubbs (Circle C resident) 301-6351.

***Camps are held at Clint Small Middle School***


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MAY1—AUSTIN: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Austin Open Features the top players in the world. Auditorium Shores. (Began Apr. 29.) www.avp.com 310/426-80001—FREDERICKSBURG: Maifest Spring Concert Arior Mannerchor and Hermann Sons mixed choir present a concert of German choral music at 7 p.m. St. Joseph Halle, 212 W. San Antonio St. E-mail: [email protected] 830/997-1966 1-Jun. 1—FREDERICKSBURG: Texas Hill Country Wildflower Trail Drive through Brady, Burnet, Early, Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, Johnson City, Lampasas, Llano, Mason and San Saba and enjoy the beautiful wildflowers. Some communities hold events. (Began Mar. 1.) www.tex-fest.com 866/839-3378 3-4—AUSTIN: Tower of Power This legendary band wrote the book on horn-driven funk and then cemented its reputation on the road with a live show that blows the roof off. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road. www.oneworldtheatre.org 512/329-6753 7—AUSTIN: Garden Tour Take an exclusive look into Austin’s backyard native gems. Visit six to eight homes. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. E-mail: [email protected] • www.wildflower.org 512/292-4200 Hill Country8—CEDAR PARK: Kids Triathlon E-mail: [email protected] 512/260-7800 13—AUSTIN: Strings Attached with A.J. Croce www.stringsattached.org 512/775-2371

13-14—FREDERICKSBURG: Intertribal Pow Wow More than 200 dancers from many tribes and nations compete and dance for two days. Includes Native American art & craft vendors, plus food and drink. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight. Fort Martin Scott, 1606 E. Main St. E-mail: [email protected] •www.fredericksburgintertribalpowwow.org 830/997-892514—FREDERICKSBURG: Founders Day Festival Celebrates the founding of Fredericksburg with living history activities, music and food. Includes blacksmithing, goat milking, sheep shearing, corn grinding, quilting and soap making. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.pioneermuseum.com 830/997-2835 14—GEORGETOWN: Market Day Enjoy arts & crafts, antiques and collectibles, and festive foods from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historic Downtown Georgetown. www.discovergeorgetowntx.com 512/868-8675 14—JOHNSON CITY: Farmers & Artisans (Market Day) www.lbjcountry.com 830/868-5700 or 830/868-7684 20-22—FREDERICKSBURG: Trade Days More than 300 vendors sell antiques, collectibles, tools, primitives, shabby chic, ranch furniture, crafts, unique clothing and jewelry, food vendors and more. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Hwy. 290 across from Wildseed Farms. www.fbgtradedays.com 830/990-4900 or 210/846-409421—FREDERICKSBURG: Fredericksburg Saturday Night: American Music in the Texas Hill Country Series of live music concerts features bluegrass, blues, soul, jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco and other American music styles. Begins at 5 p.m. Pioneer Museum, 309 W. Main St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.pioneermuseum.com 830/997-2835 21—FREDERICKSBURG: Native Scapes Garden Tour Visit five residential gardens that feature native and xeriscape plants in the home landscape. www.npsot.org/fredericksburg 830/997-3011 or 830/997-7954 21—SAN MARCOS: Texas Natural & Western Swing Festival Enjoy the sounds of Texas Western Swing legends under the starlit Texas sky. San Marcos Plaza. www.sanmarcoscharms.com 888/200-5620 21-22—FREDERICKSBURG: Spring Antique Show Features 60-plus dealers with furniture, Southwestern items, glassware, toys, jewelry, textiles, early paper, quilts and more. Gillespie County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 16 S. E-mail: [email protected] • www.texasantiqueshows.com 830/995-367027-28—AUSTIN: Pink Martini This fun, eclectic pop band represents what is refreshing and new in pop music, respecting the traditions of classical, jazz and Latin, and inspiring a new amalgamation. Palmer Events Center. www.austinsymphony.org 512/476-6064 or 888/462-3787 27-28—FREDERICKSBURG: Crawfish Festival Enjoy the Cajun food, music and fun. Includes all-you-can-eat dinners, red potatoes, corn, Jambalaya and fried fish plates; kids area and shopping area. www.tex-fest.com 866/839-337828-29—FREDERICKSBURG: Island Assault 1944 Living history program includes demonstrations and battle re-enactments. Admiral Nimitz Museum Pacific Combat Zone. www.nimitz-museum.org 830/997-4379 ext. 226 30—FREDERICKSBURG: Memorial Day Program Pays tribute to military personnel who have died and those who are now serving the country. Includes a 21-gun salute, wreath placements, music and speakers. Begins at 10 a.m. Courtyard of the National Museum of the Pacific. E-mail: [email protected] • www.nimitz-museum.org 830/997-4379 ext. 228


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