Tuesday, August 11, 2020 / by Jenny Carroll
Contributed by Deena Thomas
(BASTROP) As the start of school approaches in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Greg Abbott recently granted local school boards power to make final decisions for start dates and method of instruction for the 2020-2021 school year. While public school boards wrestle with the means to ensure student safety and health amid large student populations, private schools in the Bastrop County area work with smaller student populations, making on-campus learning, while following all CDC recommendations, a viable option.
Bastrop ISD students will begin with online instruction from Aug. 18-Sept. 8. All parents were requested to complete a form choosing onsite or online instruction for their students by August 9 so that appropriate plans could be made to serve all students beyond Sept. 8.
Smithville ISD students will begin instruction on August 24. Students will be served based on preference as noted in an instructional programming form completed by pare. ...
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covid, family, social distance, new
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 / by Jenny Carroll
The home-buying season is still going strong, even as the summer wanes and schools gear up to greet kids both in-person and online. Chances are, you know someone who bought a new house this year. Since get-togethers are still a bit taboo you might be looking for ready-to-ship housewarming gifts personalized to make that special friend or family member feel at home in their new digs. We've compiled 16 unique, fun items you can find online to have delivered right to their new door. Social distancing doesn't have to prevent you from reminding those you care about how special they are!
Don't know a new homeowner but want to make someone's day? These have you covered there, too!
Customized Self-Inking Address Stamp
An often overlooked gift item that brings a smile every time is a customized self-inking stamp with the happy homeowner's new address. Even if they pay all their bills, send all their invites, and communicate all online, this thoughtful item is sure to inspire a written ...
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family, covid, social distance, summer, fun, virtual party, gifts, housewarming
Thursday, July 9, 2020 / by Jenny Carroll
As COVID -19 cases soar in several states, Governor Abbot, on July 2nd, officially announced in an Executive Order that Texans are required to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth when in public both inside businesses as well as instances where social distancing of 6 feet is not possible. Fines for not wearing masks could be as high as $2,000 so don't get caught without one! This may leave many of you wondering where to get masks to suit the increased demand. Well, you're in luck. It seems masks are now available just about everywhere so we've compiled a list of where to get masks that range from utilitarian to couture. Check out the list here:
Shop all face masks at Amazon
Shop all face masks at Vistaprint
Shop all face masks at Avocado
Shop all face masks at DailySteals
Shop all face masks at Fans Edge
Shop all face masks at Adorama
Shop all face masks at REI
Shop all face masks at Foco
Shop all face masks at Zappos
Shop all face masks at ...
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covid, family, social distance, summer, mask
Friday, June 12, 2020 / by Jenny Carroll
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is coming up on Friday, June 19th, and you can celebrate virtually with Austin’s George Washington Carver Library & Museum, Six Square, G.E.A.Y.A., and Jump On It. With COVID cases on the rise, in-person community events are limited but don’t let that dissuade you from joining in the music, spoken word, and other artistic performances online through the evening. There will also be a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.
A time-honored tradition, the Juneteenth holiday serves as a reminder of the day Texas learned of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier in January 1863 freeing all enslaved people from bondage in the United States. Traditionally, Juneteenth events were an opportunity for communities of color to gather to share food, music, and conversation. While we can’t gather face-to-face, we can gather in spirit so whatever your background, make plans to join your fell; ...
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covid, social distance, freedom, junetenth, virtual party
Thursday, June 11, 2020 / by Jenny Carroll
We Are Back!!
And we have missed the community! The Bastrop YMCA reopened its doors on June 1, 2020. After a two and a half month furlough, we are excited to help folks connect again! Locations include our office at 1110 Main St., the cardio and workout gym at 1112 Main Street and the Bastrop State Park Pool.
During the closure time the Y offered hundreds of streaming and virtual classes. Yoga to circuit training, family hang time to social coffee club zoom programs were offered to the public to help keep people connected during the time of isolation. The Y also offered child care to essential workers. Our team also designed a plan intended to keep everybody safe when it was time to the Y. That plan starts with a quick temperature check before you enter the facility. Once inside we ask that everyone practice social distancing, use hand sanitizer, and disinfectant items after use. We do a deep clean every day before, during, and after hours. Equipment is sanitized before use and aft. ...
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