Around the Neighborhood: April

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Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Westlake
Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Westlake

Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, located at 225 Addie Roy Road in Westlake, is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for personal reflection and prayer.  Mass is in Spanish every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. and in English on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.  Visit www.schoenstatt-austin.us for more information.

Sophora Westlake Hills

Sophora Westlake Hills opened its doors at 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy S, Suite E-510, in the Village at Westlake this spring. It offers a wide array of beauty products in-store and online and provides in-store consultations daily. It is open 10:00 am -7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Sunday.

Rebekah Goolsby and Beth Long helping at the Styrofoam Recycle Station at Sunset Valley SFC Farmers’ Market

Sunset Valley SFC Farmers’ Market, located at the Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Rd, now provides a recycling drop-off location for Styrofoam on the first Saturday of each month. The collected Styrofoam is taken to Austin’s Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center, where it is safely processed into materials used in park benches, insulation, picture frames, and other useful products.  The SFC Farmers Market is open rain or shine on Saturdays from 9:00-1:00 year round.

Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers

Lucky Dog Mobil Groomers is now available in West Austin.  Their mobile unit will travel to your location and offers full dog grooming services, including; bathing, cutting and blow drying,  ear cleaning, nail trimming, anal gland expression, flea and tick treatment, and teeth brushing.  Book an appointment online at www.luckydogmobilegroomers.com/austin or call (512) 626-4844.

An Nyeong K-Tofu and BBQ

An Nyeong K-Tofu and BBQ opened this month on Burnet Road in the old Citizen Eatery location. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the menu features a variety of tofu soups, Korean bbq, mixed rice, and appetizers. At 5011 Burnet Road and annyeongktofu.com

Estilo Mother’s Day Party

Estilo is hosting a Mother’s Day party at Estilo, 2727 Exposition, on May 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy drinks, food, giveaways, flower crowns, hair styling, and poems by Typewriter Poet. Sponsored by Stroll Highland Park West, and email Emily.eyob@n2co.com to reserve your spot

Tuesday Twilights at WFC

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is hosting Twilight Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. through May 14. Betty Soo provides entertainment  on Tuesday, April 30, with food available from Konfusedesi and Garbo’s Lobster. Regular admission fees for Twilight Tuesdays on April 30, May 7, and May 14. Info at wildflower.org. The Wildflower Center is at 4801 La Crosse Ave. off South Mopac

McCallum Golf Scramble Fundraiser

Mac Knights May 18th Scramble at Morris Williams Golf Course on Manor Road east of Airport benefits McCallum golf teams. Your $150 entry fee helps buy training equipment and gets you breakfast and lunch, greens fees, and a cart. $500 sponsorships available. Email Clifford.Stanchos@austinisd.org for details or to sign up or help sponsor the tournament.

Trojan Belles Spring Show
Trojan Belles Spring Show

Trojan Belles Spring Show  is April 25-27 at Anderson High School Performing Arts Center, celebrating 50 years of Trojan Belles. Tickets at trojanbelles.com, and shows at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with a matinee at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Performances at 8403 Mesa Drive, or see trojanbelles.com for info