Archives for September 2013

Tickets on Sale for the Distinguished Speaker Dinner Series

Written by Todd Hower | September 30, 2013

The Viewpoints Distinguished Speaker Dinner Series kicks off the 14th season on October 20, 2013. The series includes five professional speakers and five catered dinners by Lake Travis area restaurants including Chisos Grill, The League Kitchen & Tavern, TexaStar Kitchen, Fore Restaurant, and Sunset Catering from The Oasis.

The entire series with dinner is just $75 for Lakeway Activity Center members and $85 for non-members (you must purchase the entire series). Seating is limited to 200 participants. You can purchase tickets at the Lakeway Activity Center or by calling 512-261-1010.

This is a BYOB event, so don’t forget to grab you’re favorite beverage before heading over to the Lakeway Activity Center at 105 Cross Creek (map). The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m. Each event will go to approximately 8 p.m.

Help Spread the Word – National Voter Registration Day is September 24

Written by Todd Hower | September 24, 2013

In 2008, six million Americans did not vote because they did not know how to register or they missed their state’s voter registration deadline, according to the US Census.

Did you know that 1,500 elections and ballot initiatives will be decided on Election Day this year? With so many elections being held, millions of people are registering to vote on September 24, a.k.a. National Voter Registration Day.

First started last year for the 2012 presidential election, National Voter Registration Day is the first day of its kind when you can help ensure your family, friends and neighbors are registered to vote.

Take some time today to help spread the word and make sure you are registered to vote in Travis County and update the information on your voter registration card. The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 5 election is Oct. 7.

If you happen to be running around the Lakeway area, you can grab a voter registration form at Lakeway City Hall, 1102 Lohmans Crossing (map) or visit the Travis County Voter Registration Online.

Have you moved since Election Day 2012?

Make sure you’re registered to vote at your new address! Address changes may be done online at the Texas Office of the Secretary of State.

Photo ID Now Required for Voting in Person

New this year, voters will be required to show photo identification when voting in person. Here is a list of the approved forms of photo ID:

Grab Your Keyboard – Lake Travis Lifestyle Call for Submissions

Written by Todd Hower | September 20, 2013

Are you ready to get published on Lake Travis Lifestyle? Well, we’re looking for folks just like you.

We publish up to five days a week and are always on the lookout for what’s cool and new (or even not so new but completely cool). That means we’re asking for your submissions to Lake Travis Lifestyle. There are three ways to submit content to us if you’ve got a hankerin’ to share your news.

The Quality of New Homes in the Lake Travis Area

Written by Todd Hower | September 19, 2013

People from all over the country are finding their way to Texas and many of them are settling down in Austin. The city of Austin reports 115 people are moving to the Austin area every day; 45 into the city limits. That leaves 70 people a day looking outside of the city and the Lake Travis area has been a hot spot on the relocation radar.

The last time new home construction in the Lake Travis area experienced this kind of demand was back in 2006. You could drive through the new residential developments and see 50 to 100 homes going up. Land was being cleared, slabs were getting poured, and it seemed like framing crews were slapping up houses overnight.

When the market experienced the meltdown, demand for new construction and resale homes in the Lake Travis area came to a screeching halt. Driving through the areas that were planned for new development was like driving through a ghost town. The construction jobs dried up and a large number of workers left the area, or even the country, in search of other work.

A Comedy Show Coming to the Lake Travis Area

Written by Todd Hower | September 18, 2013

It’s not often that we get to experience a comedy show in the Lake Travis area. So, I wanted to let my fellow Lake Travis area fans of funny know about a comedy show coming to Bee Cave.

You may have been to a concert at The Backyard, but what about a comedy show? If you are a fan of funny, this is a comedy show in the Lake Travis area that you don’t want to miss. This event is put on by Gold’s Gym in Bee Caves and features three of the funniest comics in Austin. If you’re fans of any of these folks, grab tickets quick. The Glenn Theatre can sell out fast when hilarity hits the radar.

Want to learn more about Comedy Night at The Glen Theatre? Well, here’s the scoop directly from the event page:

Matt Sadler has been performing comedy for over 18 years. Headlining around the world in dozens of countries, his machine-gun delivery has entertained all over Canada, the Caribbean, and in performances for U.S. troops in Asia and the Middle East. He has appeared on Comedy Central, he’s been heard on NPR, and he was the winner of the HBO Talent Search as well as the Carnival Comedy Challenge. Most recently, he was on the Oddball Comedy Tour with Dave Chappelle and Flight of the Conchords.

Nancy Reed: “Sweet and salty, surprisingly wise for a wise-ass.” (Austin Chronicle) Both naughty and nice, Nancy’s a hoot!

From her ultra pierced and tattooed daughters now raising teens of their own, to her Mom dating much younger men, her life naturally leads to laughs. She’s unique woman that’s just as funny to the guys, as she is to the gals. A 25 yr. comedy veteran and past winner of “The Funniest Person in Austin Contest”, Nancy works with her buddies Ron White & Tommy Chong, and has traveled overseas to entertain our troops. Look for her new DVD “Yoga and Cigarettes” due to be released in August.

Tom Hester: Your host and M.C. and past winner of “the Funniest Person in Austin”. He was the #1 requested comic on XM Radio and has performed on NBC and has performed more than a 1000 shows in more that 7 countries world wide.

Event details:

Saturday, September 28th

Doors open at 7:00 pm – Show starts at 8:00 pm

13801 Bee Cave Parkway Bee Cave, Texas 78738 (map)

Free Parking

Want to attend? Score your tickets online HERE. Cost is $22

Post image via The Backyard at Bee Cave

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