Steiner Ranch Information Blog

YOGA WITH MANU
When? Sundays 7-8 pm

Where? Bella Mar Community Center12401, Bella Mar Trail, Austin TX 78738

How much? $28 pre-pay (Assuming 4 weeks in a month, no refunds, no carry forwards) or $10 drop-ins

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The mind-body is a sacred garment for the indwelling spirit. In stress of daily living it can suffer a good deal of wear and tear. Yoga is designed to help you recover and restore the balance of health. Using the principles of flow, alignment, and breath; Manu weaves together an enriching experience of peace and wellness for you. Suitable for all levels.

INSTRUCTOR BIO

Manu has a Masters in Philosophy and a degree in Bhakti Sadacara (Yoga of Devotion to God) and has lived in temples across Southeast Asia. He is registered with the Yoga Alliance of America and has undergone more than 300 hours of yoga teachers training.

CONTACT

www.SattvaMovement.com

manu@SattvaMovement.com

512.439.9497

Four Points Community Library Flagship Project of New Hill Country Education Foundation

(AUSTIN, TX) Today the Hill Country Education Foundation announced its formation and launched its inaugural giving campaign.  Recognizing the vital need for private funding to enhance the educational experience of students living in the Four Points community of Austin, Texas, community leaders founded the Hill Country Education Foundation (HCEF) in 2009. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, HCEF achieves this enhancement through the development and financing of innovative, quality programs and projects for students in the Four Points area, like its flagship project of establishing a community library.

Hill Country Education Foundation’s goal is to assist in developing a superior educational experience for students in the Four Points community, accomplished through financial support from individuals and businesses living and working in the area.  HCEF distributes these monies in the form of grants and community programs that are focused in the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

One of Hill Country Education Foundation’s initial flagship projects is launching and maintaining a Four Points community library.  Area residents currently drive over 20 minutes to the nearest library.  The library will serve River Place, Steiner Ranch, Westminster Glen, Grandview Hills and nearby neighborhoods on Lake Travis.  Additional community programs include a college preparedness program, student scholarships and internships.

“What better way to fuel the passion for learning than with a community library, “said

Kai Lamb, president of Hill Country Education Foundation. “While our community offers so much, the need for the library is apparent to everyone.  I’m thrilled that the Hill Country Education Foundation is able to spearhead such a vital project for the area. “

Hill Country Education Foundation sponsored the initial First League Lego Robotics program at River Place Elementary.  “Thanks to the generous support of HCEF all four River Place Robotics teams competed at the Regional competition; one team came in 13th out of 57 teams present.  As rookie teams we were thrilled with this high achievement,” commented Becky Carter, parent leader.

Community and corporate sponsorship giving campaign begins this month.

An exceptional education is essential both to the well-being of individual students and to the civic health of our community. Hill Country Education Foundation brings educators and citizens together to excel this educational experience by providing our schools the additional tools needed to teach and engage our children and by expanding the horizons of knowledge within the community through special programs and projects. HCEF endeavors to empower tomorrow’s leaders while strengthening the community as a whole, now and into the future, in Austin and beyond. For more information about HCEF, visit www.HillCountryEdFoundation.org.

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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