Deutschen Pfest T-shirt art contest

In association with the 37th annual Deutschen Pfest, the Deutschen Pfest Committee is seeking entries for its festival T-shirt artwork contest. The committee seeks two designs: an adult Pfest shirt and a children’s shirt. The children’s design will be used for the Deutschen Pfest coloring contest in the spring.

Committee members will vote on designs and winning artists will receive $200 and a complimentary T-shirt (free admission to Deutschen Pfest).

Art themes could include German history, landmarks or carnival/festival ideas. Participants may submit as many entries as they wish. Each entry should include a black and white copy, plus a full-color copy. No more than six colors, including black, should be included per entry.

All artwork must be received no later than Feb. 10 and may be sent to Deutschen Pfest Committee c/o Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department, PO Box 589, Pflugerville, TX or delivered to the Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road.

Deutschen Pfest, Pflugerville’s annual celebration of German heritage, takes place May 18-20.

AARP offering free tax help

AARP will offer free tax consultations every Friday at the Pflugerville Community Library from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Feb. 3 through April 13. Registration is required. Registration forms go out at 10 a.m. each Friday at the library, located at 102 10th St. in Pflugerville. For more information, call 251-9185.

Pfree Pfebruary Pfridays at Rec Center

The Pflugerville Recreation Center hosts Pfree Pfebruary Pfridays this month. On Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, enjoy free admission from 5-9 p.m. The Recreation Center is located at 400 Immanuel Road.

Lions to host Annual Chili Supper

The Pflugerville Lions Annual Chili Supper takes place Feb. 10 at the Pflugerville Lions Hall, 500 N. Railroad. Plates will be served from 5-8 p.m. for $8 a person. Proceeds will benefit local charity projects.

Call 251-3682 for more information.

Bilingual Story Time at library

The Pflugerville Community Library hosts Bilingual Story Time on Feb. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” will be presented in English and Spanish.

City Council work session and regular meeting

The Pflugerville City Council meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 14. A public work session may be scheduled for 6 p.m. directly before the regular meeting. Watch the regular meetings live via streaming video by following the Agendas/Minutes/Videos link on cityofpflugerville.com.

Czech Heritage Society to meet

The Travis/Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road. After the meeting, Kay Bouska will present a video entitled “Czech Days in Tabor, S.D.” Dessert and coffee will be served.

For more information, call 452-3292 or email ERosipal@aol.com.

‘Interview Prep 101’ at the library

Pflugerville Community Library will host “Interview Prep 101” from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 16. Vocational consultant Bruce Bloom will aim to assist participants with future job interviews. Registration is required. Fee is $5. Call the library at 251-9185 for more information.

‘Rose Care and Pruning’ seminar Feb. 16

The Travis County Master Gardeners present “Rose Care and Pruning,” a free seminar Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Travis County AgriLife Extension Office, 1600 B Smith Road, Austin.

Participants will be taught how to plant a rose, fertilizer requirements, disease identification, general care and pruning. Participants are asked to bring pruning shears.

For more information, call 854-9600.

Celebration of black history

Dancin Jazzi Dance Studio and Flava Dance Company present a celebration of black history on Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Manor High School Performing Arts Center, 12700 Gregg Manor Road. The public is invited to witness presentations of gospel, blues, R&B and hip hop. Tickets range from $10-$15 in advance; all tickets will be $15 at the door.

For tickets, visit dancinjazzi.com.

‘Paws and Read’ and adoption fair

The Pflugerville Animal Shelter hosts “Paws and Read,” in conjunction with an adoption fair, on Feb. 18. In Paws and Read, therapy dogs serve as an audience for beginning readers. Paws and Read takes place from 2-3 p.m.; the adoption fair will be from 1-4 p.m. Registration is required for Paws and Read. The shelter is located at 600 Waterbrook Drive.

Call 251-9185 or visit pflugervilletx.gov/pflugervillereads for more information.

‘Raising Backyard Chickens’ free seminar

The Travis County Master Gardeners will host “Raising Backyard Chickens,” a free seminar led by Master Gardener Joy Williamson, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin.

Williamson will share tips on the benefits of this garden activity, how to get started, FAQ on coop construction and how to protect feathered friends.

Reservations are required; sign-up online at travis-tx.tamu.edu/horticulture. Note, the Zilker Park entrance fee is $2 per adult and $1 per child or senior.

Travis County Sheriff’s offer citizen’s academy class

Travis County Sheriff’s office invites residents to a citizens’ academy class where they can meet Sheriff’s office employees and find out what it takes to be a deputy or a corrections officer – from the selection process through training and working on a shift. The free 13-week course meets on Tuesday nights from 6:45-10 p.m. and begins Feb. 21. The class is open to ages 21 and up who and lives or works in Travis County. The Sheriff’s Citizens’ Academy doesn’t certify participants as deputies.

For additional qualifiers, questions or to get an application, contact Senior Deputy Vincente Galloway at vincente.galloway@co.travis.tx.us or call 854-4989.

Meet the Constable event Feb. 21

McMurtrie Farms Event Venue will host the Meet the Constable event on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in The Pecan Pavilion. Adan Ballasteros, Precinct 2 constable, will be present in an informal setting to speak with attendees about any questions or concerns they may have concerning the constable’s office and the upcoming election. Appetizers and beverages will be served at this free event.

Email chelsea@mcmurtriefarms.com for more details.

Sheriff’s Office hosts free car seat inspections

Travis County Sheriff’s Office with Austin-Travis County EMS and Texans in Motion at Scott & White will conduct free child passenger safety seat inspections at 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Manor Fire Station (405 W. Parsons, Manor). This event is scheduled from 3 – 6 p.m. Inspections will be conducted by appointment only. Call 854-3248 or email kimberly.orts@co.travis.tx.us to schedule an appointment.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports child restraint systems are the most effective way to protect young children involved in motor vehicle crashes, the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14. It is the goal of the Sheriff’s Office and its community partners to educate as many families as possible to ensure each child is properly restrained every time.

For more information on these events or on child passenger safety, contact Deputy Kimberly Orts at 854-3248.

Hendrickson Prom Fashion Show

The Hendrickson High School Prom Fashion Show takes place Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Hendrickson Performing Arts Center. Proceeds benefit the HHS Class of 2012 Senior Celebration.

Advance tickets are $5; tickets at the door are $7. Contact jsmith@mistercarwash.com or call 632-0579.

Pflugerville Chamber’s annual awards banquet

The Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual awards banquet from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the United Heritage Center at the Dell Diamond. The chamber is currently accepting donations for the night’s silent auction, as well as currently looking for volunteers to help with the event’s set up.

For more information, contact Melissa at pcc5@att.net or call 251-7799.

Quilt Guild to meet Feb. 23

The next meeting of the Pflugerville Quilt Guild will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Pflugerville Community Library. The program “Pfun Pfat Quarter Cleanout” will be given by Jennifer Knight, who will present information on how to use a fabric stash to make gifts.

Lady Panthers boosters to host fundraiser

The Pflugerville High School Lady Panthers Dance Team Booster Club will host a Schlotzsky’s Spirit Weekend fundraiser at the Schlotzsky’s La Frontera in Round Rock on Feb. 24-26. Proceeds assist the team with operating costs.

HTE dance competition at PHS on Feb. 25

The Pflugerville High School Lady Panther dance team will host the HTE Spring Dance Competition from 7-10 p.m. on Feb. 25. Twenty-five schools from throughout Central Texas will compete for solo and team awards. Admission ranges from free (children ages 6 and under) to $10 (general admission) at the door.

Our Savior daddy/daughter dance

Our Savior Lutheran School, 1513 E. Yager Lane, will host a daddy/daughter dance from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25. The event will include music, games, carriage rides, a tea party and more.

Cost is $5 a person. Call 825-9686 or email mcparker@austin.rr.com for more information.