Steiner Ranch Information Blog

Going on vacation for spring break? Maybe this summer? Need last minute care for your pet? Don’t stress your dog out boarding them at the vet when they can stay home or come to my house and be spoiled. Why make them stay in cages if they don’t have to? Boarding can be VERY stressful on your pet and expensive. I still have openings for spring break if you’re finding that everywhere else is full. Call me at (512) 762-9647 to set up the in home visit before you leave town. You can also visit me at www.jawsnpaws.net

Hadn’t heard of this till the article in the statesman about it. Not that I run that much (if at all… I am more of a walker) but if she elbowed me I would run after her. It is a sad thing that we have people like that living in Steiner.

Update: Another article where someone is (incorrectly) identified as the rude jogger…

School in the Hills Blood Drive

Date: Friday, March 5

Time: 9:00am-11:00am

Sign up online:  www.inyourhands.org

Sponsor Code: schoolinthehills

Location: Parking Lot on the side of the building

Contact: Martha Wantanabe, (512) 983-0456, mcw7509@sbcglobal.net
Please eat prior to donation; Photo ID required

The Blood Center of Central Texas is joining several other blood centers in using a new blood bag for whole blood collection. These new collection bags are slightly larger than what is currently used and will require a small increase (approximately 3 tablespoons) in the amount of blood collected from whole blood donors. Due to this small increase, The Blood Center will require all whole blood donors to weigh a minimum of 123 lbs beginning January 12, 2010.

If you have any additional questions please contact us at either 512-206-1108 or donorsuitability@inyourhands.org

Go to this website to sign up

This seminar will focus on defending against and/or escaping from a sexual assault or rape. Maybe you are sending a daughter off to college this fall or a vacation for Spring Break. Maybe you’ve been in an uncomfortable situation yourself that didn’t go the wrong way but you’re still wondering; “if it had, what would I have done?”

Krav Maga is a fighting system developed by the Israeli Military. They focused on creating a hand-to-hand combat method that is:

• Based on natural reflexes and body mechanics, making it quick and easy to learn.
• And is also NOT dependant on size or strength, so it can be used by effectively by anyone.

Come out March 6th and bring your moms, daughter, aunts, sisters even the in-laws and learn to defend yourself from an unfortunate situation.

A friend and her neighbors (in Steiner) are organizing a bake sale to benefit the Red Cross relief in Haiti.

If baking is your thing, you can donate goods or you can attend the bake sale to purchase donated items.
Baked goods will be accepted this Friday > 4:00 pm. or Saturday a.m.
The bake sale will take place this Saturday (1/30) from 10:00 until about noon at the Town Square Park.

PDF with more details

There have been some recent incidents reported in the neighborhood involving attempted abductions (of women while running) and casing of homes.  Deputy Derrick Taylor of the Travis County Sheriff’s Community Outreach Department has agreed to make a presentation as to what has truly occurred and safety pointers for Steiner residents.  Here is additional information:

What:  Travis County Sheriff’s Department Community Outreach Officer, Derrick Taylor
Where:  River Ridge Elementary Cafeteria
When:  January 26, 2010
Time:  6:30pm

Flyers will be posted at all 22 mailbox locations and possibly the Steiner Ranch entrance marquis.

Attaching a PDF.

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According to the Folklore blog:

• Closed: Ski Shores Waterfront Cafe, the 13-year fixture on Lake Austin at 2905 Pearce Road.

Cho Sushi opened up and me, the wife, and the 9.5 month old decided to check it out. We went during the happy hour and had the excellent garlic edamame. It was some of the best edamame that we have ever had. We then went to the sushi and had a couple of the happy hour rolls which were good and had an excellent Texas Roll as well. We are going to try the Steiner Ranch and Bentley Roll next time. Has anyone tried the entrees? Post in the comments what you think of the place.

That is the rumor going around. It would be the south-east corner of Quinlan and 620. I heard they are surveying some residents about what they think. If someone has their email or contact I can tell them about this blog and see if they can see comments here.

My take… the convenience is nice, but I like HEB… unless they do an upscale Randall’s that is like a Central Market it will just be average instead of outstanding. I feel bad for Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, they get a view of the Randall’s parking lot now.

Interesting thread here where I got another hint of the rumor.