Tag Archives: Views of the Neighborhood
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Walk of Lights
The annual Lakeway Walk of Lights officially opened on Friday. Using my time travel alarm, we are going back to join the festivities. We’re being catered by Craigo’s pizza, and there are smores and hot chocolate as well. Our entertainment is Michael Bublé. Let’s go. The giant screen is playing A Christmas Story and one […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Artist Gordon A. Phillipson
Today, we are visiting Lakeway City Hall, where an exhibit of artist Gordon A. Phillipson is underway. In fact, we are in time to attend a reception in his honor. We are being catered by L’Oca d’Oro of Austin. Our entertainment is Peter Paul and Mary. Brunch Menu Fresh Mozzarella, butternut squash caponata, pepitas Polpette, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – In Search of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not the kind of holiday where you see a lot of decorations. I found evidence of a spirit of Thanksgiving and want to share it with you. We are catered by Franklin Barbeque of Austin. Our entertainment is Dee Dee Sharp. Sandwiches Brisket Pulled Pork Turkey Chopped Beef Tipsy Texan Sides Potato Salad […]
Views of Neighborhood – Arbor Day – Tree Planting
Our parks team had a great time planting trees with the community volunteers this weekend for Texas Arbor Day. Six live oak trees were planted in the median of Lakeway Boulevard thanks to the help of nearly 30 residents, led by our city forester, and participation by Davey Tree, Mayor Pro Tem Mastrangelo, and Councilmember […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Emergency Services
Today, we are visiting the Travis County Emergency Services display. The purpose of the collection is to educate residents of the county on the services available. We are catered by Lynny’s of Austin. Our entertainment is The Ohio Players. It is a cloudy day, but the rain has stopped. We are early to the event, […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Lakeway Witches Ride
Today, we are attending the witch’s ride in Lakeway. This is an annual celebration of Halloween and includes events as well as an opportunity for the community to dress up and ride in a parade. There are a ton of things to see. There will be food at the event so we will eat there. […]
Views of the Neighborhood – Halloween Decorations
I’m a little early with the Halloween tour, but I will be offline at a granddaughter’s wedding in New York next weekend. So, we are going to tour the neighborhood this week. We are catered by Asti Trattoria of Austin, and our entertainment is Ray Parker Jr. Menu ASTI Benedict – focaccia / prosciutto / […]
Views of the Neighborhood – National Night Out with the Lakeway Police
Last week was National Night Out, and here in Lakeway, the Police Department sponsored a visit to their headquarters. We can step back in time and visit this event. The Police Department has opened its facility to give the public an idea of its services. We are going just before everyone arrives to see what […]
Views of the Neighborhood – 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament.
The term cornhole for the game came to be in Germany in the 1800s. A man invented the game and then took dried kernels of corn to fill the little bags, hence the name. We are attending the second annual cornhole tournament sponsored by the Lakeway Parks and Recreation. We will just eat there since […]
Views of the Neighborhood Art by Mary Barnes
Today we are going to the Lakeway City Hall, where there has been an installation of some works by artist Mary Barnes in the art gallery. We are catered by Texas French Bread of Austin. Our entertainment is Chicago. Menu TFB classic deli sandwiches half/whole served with tortilla chips & TFB salsa make it a […]
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