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The City of Bastrop's newsletter helps keep residents and businesses connected to all that is going on in and throughout the City. You can connect with us and learn more about our community, cultural events, celebrations, and important news. Keep up to date with all the exciting happenings by reading this newsletter, visiting our website at cityofbastrop.org, and following us on our social media channels listed at the bottom of this email. We look forward to connecting with you! | |
Bastrop Citizen's Police Academy | |
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Would you like to learn more about Bastrop Police Department? Want to help prevent crime in your neighborhood? What about meet local patrol officers and become familiar with PD policies and procedures?
If so, join Bastrop Police Department for the Citizen's Police Academy every Thursday starting September 8, 2022 from 6:00pm until 8:30pm. This 10-week course will cover topics on:
- Patrol Procedures
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Scene Processing
- Bike Patrol
- Evidence
- Animal Control
- Mock Traffic Strops
- Hands On Interactions
- 9-1-1/Communications
You will learn about crime fighting programs, how your tax dollars are spent on training and equipment, how the Department works within the City, the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association, and the (C.O.P.) Citizens on Patrol Program. Above all you will learn how to become an active participant in crime prevention in your neighborhood and the community.
For more information contact Officer McIntyre at (512)332-8610.
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Enjoy the official podcast of the city of Bastrop. All episodes can be found at the links below: | |
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Bastrop's Newest Police Officers
In this latest episode, City Manager Paul A. Hofmann speaks with guests Jaylen West and Dylan Judd, two of Bastrop’s newest Police Officers. These officers were Bastrop Police Department-sponsored cadets in CAPCOG’s Regional Law Enforcement Academy.
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Paul goes to court
Court Administrator Kim Walters talks with host Paul A. Hofmann about the ins and outs of Bastrop Municipal Court.
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Recreation Program
City Manager Paul A. Hofmann visits with City of Bastrop Recreation team members Jo Everheart, Instructor and Coach, David Harwell, Instructor and Coach, and Terry Moore, Recreation Manager. Join Paul in the gym for this great overview of the classes and healthy opportunities offered by the Recreation Program!
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Storytime
Wednesdays & Fridays
10:30am
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
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Teen Thursday
Thursdays
4:45pm - 6:15pm
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
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Coffee With Catherine
Every Wednesday
4:00pm-6:00pm
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
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Chamber of Commerce History Exhibit
July - September
Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center
904 Main Street
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Docent Tours
Every Monday
Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center
904 Main Street
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Junior Historian Program
Saturdays
Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center
904 Main Street
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Bastrop Patriotic Festival
July 2nd
Fisherman's Park
1200 Willow Street
The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce puts on this community-wide event annually to celebrate the 4th of July at Fisherman’s Park. An annual 5k run begins the day and is open to runners of any age. Water wonderland, kiddie train rides, retail vendors, and various family-friendly activities, such as food eating contests, are available throughout the day as well as a packed food court! The celebration is finished with live music and the largest fireworks show in Central Texas. Check out the schedule here.
| Volunteers needed! Click the link below to volunteer. | | | |
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Main Event - First Friday Art Walk
July 1st, August 5th & September 2nd
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Street
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City of Bastrop Recreation Birthday
July 6th
All Day Festivities
Bastrop Recreation Center
1008 Water Street
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Farm Street Opry
July 7th, August 4th, & September 1st
(Every 1st Thursday)
7:00pm
Bastrop Convention Center
1408 Chestnut Street
$7.50 Admission
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Story Time With A Cop
July 8th
10:30am
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
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Sky Kings Falconry
July 14th
10:30am
Fisherman's Park
1200 Willow Street
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Eggs Tempura Paint
July 14th, 21st, & 28th
10:00am - Noon
Lost Pines Art Center
1204 Chestnut Street
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Volunteer Fair
July 14th
4:00pm - 6:00pm
City Hall
1311 Chestnut Street
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Corvette Invasion
July 15th - 17th
Bastrop Convention Center
1408 Chestnut Street
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Bastrop Care Benefit Concert for Uvalde
July 17th
Lost Pines Art Center
1204 Chestnut street
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LEGO Club
July 21st & September 15th
(every third Tuesday, except August)
3:00pm
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
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Our Bastrop
July 20th, August 17th, & September 21st
Noon - 1pm
City Hall
1311 Chestnut Street
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Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo
August 3rd - 6th
Mayfest Park
25 American Legion Drive
For more information, click here.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
- 6:00pm Cornhole Tournament at Showbarn- Sign-up
- 7:00pm Cornhole Tournament
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7:30pm Rodeo Slack
- 8:00pm Live Music – Dustin Tolivar and the Treble Hooks
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
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7:30pm Rodeo
- 9:00pm Live Music – Wyatt Ellis Band
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
- 9:00am Horseshoe & Washer Tournaments Sign-up
- 10:00am Horseshoe & Washer Tournaments
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10:00am Parade Downtown
- Reunion and Sports Recognition Directly after Parade at the Performing Arts Center
- 1:00pm 4-H Cake Auction at the Performing Arts Center
- 3:00pm Texas Hold’em Tournament Sign-up
- 4:00pm Texas Hold’em Tournament
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7:30pm Rodeo
- 9:00pm Live Music – Deezie Brown and Jeff Haney & Barney Sledge
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The Odd Couple Female Version
August 5th-29th
Bastrop Opera House
711 Spring Street
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Art After Dark
August 6th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lost Pines Art Center
1204 Chestnut Street
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Movies in the Park - Encanto
September 3rd
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Fisherman's Park
1200 Willow Street
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OZ! The Musical
September 9th - 25th
Bastrop Opera House
711 Spring Street
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Bastrop Music Festival
September 22nd - 25th
Downtown Bastrop
Bastrop Music Festival is a four-day live music festival that includes around 40 shows at venues throughout Bastrop. Shows run simultaneously at the various venues with nighttime shows starting at approximately 6 p.m. and ending at closing time. Daytime activities are free and open to the public and include live music at the box office location and free shows specifically geared toward children. A variety of musical genres are represented in the lineup, offering something for nearly every musical taste.
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