Events for February 2016
Buda Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 4    Chamber workshop - Quickbooks

Evelyn Edwards, CPA will be hosting a workshop on Quickbooks Pro 2016 to help get our finances organized and in order.

Evelyn-2013-Headshot

Evelyn has a degree Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas Austin. She has been licensed since 2003 and is a Quickbooks Proadvisor Certified in Quickbooks Desktop and Quickbooks Online since 2007. She has been a Quickbooks user since 2000.

This workshop is free for our Chamber members. Space is limited to 25 attendees, so please contact the Chamber office with any questions and to get your spot today!

Location: Holiday Inn Express, 15295 IH 35 in Buda
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Click HERE for outline of workshop

 

Date: February 4, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://budachambertx.com/chamberevent/workshop-quickbooks/
Location: Holiday Inn Express
15295 IH 35 
Buda, TX 78610
Contact: 512-295-9999
EMail: info@budachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 4th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber members
Feb 4    Economics of Adding Solar Electric to your home - Free Seminar
Presentation on economics of various solar technologies, energy saving strategies, available Federal tax credits, utility credits and city credits for Central Texas. If possible bring your electrical usage for the prior year either in total or month by month. Please register or contact with questions: 

Event Sponsor: 
Sean Taylor, Global Efficient Energy 512-565-4767 
info@texassolartalks.org 
www.texassolartalks.org

The Federal Government currently has a 30% Solar Improvement Incentive for homeowners. 
 
Links to details:
http://energy.gov/savings/residential-renewable-energy-tax-credit
http://www.seia.org/policy/finance-tax/solar-investment-tax-credit
 
You are correct that Austin Energy has an incentive program in place but the PEC district does not.  As a company we’ve decided, as a way to help homeowners in the PEC district, to offer our own rebate, it ranges from $500 to $1500 depending on the size of the system you have installed.
 
If you’re interested in talking more about how much it would be specifically for your home we can set up a time to meet.
Date: February 4, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.texassolartalks.org
Location: Hampton Inn & Suites
1201 Cabela's Drive
Buda, TX 78610
 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 4th
5 - 6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 5 - Feb 9    Pinball Kingdom Party Gras
Come out and celebrate Mardi Gras with Pinballz Kingdom. We will be giving out beads all weekend and will extend Happy Hour Beer Specials throughout the night of Fat Tuesday, Feb. 9th. Where else would you party?
Date: February 5, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.pinballzkingdom.com
Location: Pinballz Kingdom 15201 S IH 35 Buda, TX, 78610
Contact: Chad Miller
EMail: cmiller@pinballzarcade.com
Date/Time Details: Feb 5th - Feb 9th, 2016
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Feb 5    Family & Friends Night at the Huntington
Family & Friends Night at the Hungtington

Must be 21 or older to attend

Dance the Night away
Friday, February 5, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Music - Legends-N-Time (John Hanson) 

Tips will be greatly appreciated
BYOB and Snacks
Date: February 5, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Huntington
1255 Firecracker Drive
Buda, TX 78610
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 5th
6 p.m.
Feb 6    Farmer's Market
Downtown Buda Farmers Market: 9 a.m. until Noon, located under the Live Oak Tree on Main Street, across from Garcia’s. Come meet your local Farmers and Artisans. Pick up the FREE latest edition of Edible Austin and So Much More! Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.budafarmersmarket.com
Date: February 6, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feb 12    Santa Cruz Fish Fry
Fish Fry Fridays at Santa Cruz Catholic Church - Sacred Heart Men's Club

Starting Friday, February 12, 2016 from 3 - 7 p.m.
For more information, please call (512) 529-7931
Date: February 12, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Santa Cruz Catholic Church
1100 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610
Contact: (512) 529-7931
Date/Time Details: Fridays - Starting February 12th
3 - 7 p.m.
Feb 13    Farmer's Market
Downtown Buda Farmers Market: 9 a.m. until Noon, located under the Live Oak Tree on Main Street, across from Garcia’s. Come meet your local Farmers and Artisans. Pick up the FREE latest edition of Edible Austin and So Much More! Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.budafarmersmarket.com
Date: February 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feb 17    American Cancer Society - Open House
We've Moved!

Your American Cancer Society cordially invites you to an Open House in celebration of our new Austin office location.

Drop in for a tour of our new office and learn more about how your American Cancer Society is helping those in Central Texas.

                    ~American Cancer Society

Open House
Wednesday, February 17th
3 - 7 p.m.

American Cancer Society
1100 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78759



 
Date: February 17, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.evite.com/event/015CS7RV6O4TLU6WQEPFZKO3DLHQGM?gid=018EJMT7QDBWDEJGIEPFZRKY6XO5IA&utm_campaign=invitation_image&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GUEST_INVITE_EVENT
Location: American Cancer Society
11000 North Mopac Expressway
Suite 100
Austin, TX 78759
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 17th
3 - 7 p.m.
Feb 18    Webinar: Tax Advice for Small Business
Ask The CPA! Tax Advice for Small Businesses

Thursday, February 18, 2016
12:00 p.m. 

Summary

You've got tax questions. We've got tax answers!  Please join us for this timely SCORE LIVE Webinar when we'll be answering your questions regarding tax preparations for small businesses!

With the fast-approaching April 15 deadline to pay federal taxes, Micah Fraim and SCORE webinar producer Steve Jarriel will field questions submitted by audience members in this lively "internet talk radio" webinar.

Micah is a certified public accountant who presented the SCORE workshop, Year-End Tax Planning: 5 Clever Moves To Make Now To Reduce What You Owe in April. This webinar is a natural spin off from that event which was widely-praised by audience members who complimented Micah's insights and practical advice.


Speakers
Micah Fraim
CPA
Fraim CPA

Micah is the owner of FraimCPA.com and certified public accountant. He authored the ebook, "The Big Little Small Business Book". He specializes in small business and tax advisory services. By handling each client himself, Micah gives personal attention and consultation while keeping overhead at a minimum. Micah's experience allows him to coach owners for success in every facet of their businesses.

Steve Jarriel
Webinar Producer
SCORE Association

Steve Jarriel serves as the webinar producer and host for SCORE Association. Prior to joining SCORE, Steve was a TV reporter & anchor, turned “netpreneur” with a specialty in online video marketing. As a consultant who has advised many small-business owners, Steve brings an entrepreneurial perspective during the discussions and exchanges in SCORE LIVE webinar series.

Click here to register online

Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=email1&eventid=1120979&sessionid=1&key=76FAAF3958396B90F57CC9E84D5CB721®Tag=&sourcepage=register&utm_source=Buda+EDC+Economic+Report+-+Feb+2016&utm_campaign=feb+15+Economic+Report&utm_medium=email
Location: Webinar
 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 18, 2016
12 p.m.
 
Feb 18    Chamber workshop - LegalShield

Martha Doss
, LegalShield Associate, will be hosting a workshop on the benefits of LegalShield. 

Lawyers can cost up to $25 per hour. Find out how much you can save with LegalShield. Martha will discuss the different option plans to help keep you, your family and your business safe!
 
Location and time will be announced later this week. Please RSVP to the Chamber office if you are interested in attending this workshop. 
 
(512) 295-9999
info@budachamber.com


 
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Location: To be Announced
 
Contact: 512-295-9999
EMail: info@budachamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Thursday, February 18th
​5 - 6:30 p.m.
Feb 18    Third Thursday Country & Western Dance
Join the Onion Creek Senior Center for its monthly Country & Western Dance!

Thursday, February 18th
6 - 9 p.m.
Music by John Hanson

Kitchen open from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
$6 per person

For more information please call (512) 295-3413 or email info@ocscbuda.org
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.ocscbuda.org
Location: Onion Creek Senior Center
420 Barton's Crossing
Buda TX 78610
Contact: 512-295-3413
EMail: info@ocscbuda.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 18th
6 - 9 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: $6 per person
Feb 18    Night of Jazz - Hays Bands Booster
Join us for the Inaugural Gala Fundraiser: Night of Jazz at Texas Old Town!!

Date: 
February 18, 2016
Time: 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Entertainment:  Hays High School Jazz Band and Hill Country Jazz Band

Join us for the Inaugural Night of Jazz event to benefit the Hays Band program. This exclusive event is our largest, most extravagant of the year! Dress is semi-formal with dinner and fabulous entertainment provided by the Hays High School Jazz Band and the 20 piece Hill Country Jazz Band. 

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities click here
Date: February 18, 2016
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.haysbands.org/fundraising.html
Location: Texas Old Town
1205 Roldand
Kyle, TX 78640
 
Contact: Hays Bands Booster
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 18th
6:30 - 10 p.m.
Fees/Admission: For tickets and sponsorship opportunities click here
Feb 19    5th Annual Hunger STRIKE
Hunger STRIKE is an annual bowling tournament benefiting the Hays County Food Bank.It is a fun-filled endeavor to raise funds and awareness about how Hays County businesses and civic groups can help feed neighbors struggling to live within their limited means. All chambers of commerce and city and county officials in Hays County are invited to participate and to help promote this inclusive event, as well as local businesses and civic groups.
Date: February 19, 2016
Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://haysfoodbank.org/events/hunger-strike/
Location: Sunset Bowling Lanes
1304 TX-123
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Contact: Melissa Reed Development & Special Events Coordinator (512) 392-8300 x230
EMail: mreed@haysfoodbank.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 19,2016
12:30 p.m.-Registration
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.-Event
Fees/Admission: $5,000-Diamond Sponsorship
$3,000-Platinum Sponsorship
$500 + Mandatory Gift Basket-5 Person Team
Feb 19    Santa Cruz Fish Fry
Fish Fry Fridays at Santa Cruz Catholic Church - Sacred Heart Men's Club

Starting Friday, February 12, 2016 from 3 - 7 p.m.
For more information, please call (512) 529-7931
Date: February 19, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Santa Cruz Catholic Church
1100 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610
Contact: (512) 529-7931
Date/Time Details: Fridays - Starting February 12th
3 - 7 p.m.
Feb 20    Farmer's Market
Downtown Buda Farmers Market: 9 a.m. until Noon, located under the Live Oak Tree on Main Street, across from Garcia’s. Come meet your local Farmers and Artisans. Pick up the FREE latest edition of Edible Austin and So Much More! Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.budafarmersmarket.com
Date: February 20, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feb 20    Creepy Crawlies & Critters 5K & 10K Trail Race

Women's only 10K and 5K Trail Race. Meadows and fields describe this course. Set just north of Buda, it follows Onion Creek (don't worry - no creek crossing) on a fairly flat course with a few rolling hills and many twists and turns on mostly double-track trail and jeep road. Please note headphones are not allowed for safety reasons. This is a moderately technical course, but great for intro to trail running!

 Pfluger Elementary School - Buda

On site registration starts at 8:00 a.m. 
walk starts at 9:00 a.m.

This event is to help promote Child Abuse Prevention month and all proceeds will be donated to the Hays County Child Protective Board, which provides emergency funding and on-going support to Hays children that have been removed from their homes by CPS and currently in State care.

They can register online at: 
http://www.athleteguild.com/running/buda-tx/2016-pes-walk-for-kids

And are guaranteed a T-shirt if before April 3rd.

Only $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

Date: February 20, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://trailheadrunning.com/creepy.html
Location: YMCA Camp Cypress (Formerly Rainbow Ranch)
Intersection of Old San Antonio and Manchaca Springs/CR 104
Buda, TX 78610
Contact: Trailhead Running - 512-585-5034
EMail: info@trailheadrunning.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 20, 2016
9 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $50 to register. On-site race day registration available until race fills (caps at 100 participants)
Feb 22    Ask the Small Business Owner - Tips for Sucess

Ask the Small Business Owner; Small Business Owners Share Tips for Success 

An interactive conversation between panelists and participants

Join us for an interactive panel discussion with local small business owners who share their tips for success.  This unique opportunity will allow you to interact and hear first hand from entrepreneurs, like yourself, who reveal the "musts" and the "dont's" for starting a business.

Small Business Panelists: 

Eric Sanchez, Founder and CEO of ITC; Managed Services and IT Support

Lori Hinze, Owner of Cook, Learn and Grow

Phil Gosh of Organics by Gosh 

Monday, February 22, 2016
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

SCORE Austin
5524 Bee Caves Road, Building M
Austin, TX 78746

For more information, please contact Bob Paino
SCORE Austin, Chapter 249, by calling (512) 928-2425 or email bpainoscorevolunteer@gmail.com

Date: February 22, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6foezucab&oeidk=a07ec27bua367d9b22c&utm_source=Buda+EDC+Economic+Report+-+Feb+2016&utm_campaign=feb+15+Economic+Report&utm_medium=email
Location: SCORE Austin 
5524 Bee Caves Road, Building M
Austin, TX 78746
  
EMail: bpainoscorevolunteer@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 22, 2016
10 a.. - 1 p.m.
Feb 24    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - RE/MAX Asset Realty
Date: February 24, 2016
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: RE/MAX Asset Realty
587 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610
EMail: info@budachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednsday, February 24th
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Feb 26    Santa Cruz Fish Fry
Fish Fry Fridays at Santa Cruz Catholic Church - Sacred Heart Men's Club

Starting Friday, February 12, 2016 from 3 - 7 p.m.
For more information, please call (512) 529-7931
Date: February 26, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Santa Cruz Catholic Church
1100 Main Street
Buda, TX 78610
Contact: (512) 529-7931
Date/Time Details: Fridays - Starting February 12th
3 - 7 p.m.
Feb 27    Farmer's Market
Downtown Buda Farmers Market: 9 a.m. until Noon, located under the Live Oak Tree on Main Street, across from Garcia’s. Come meet your local Farmers and Artisans. Pick up the FREE latest edition of Edible Austin and So Much More! Fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.budafarmersmarket.com
Date: February 27, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feb 29    Hays Communities YMCA Fundraiser at Cleveland's
Dine at Cleveland's Monday, February 29th for Lunch and Dinner and help support the Hays Communities YMCA!

Strengthen your community 
Support your Y's Annual Campaign

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Hays Communities YMCA 
Date: February 29, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Cleveland's Cajun Restaurant
100 North Main Street
Buda, TX 78610
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 29, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.