🌱 'Senior Access' Service Resumes + Spring Cleaning While You Relax

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Here's what's going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

1. Senior Access, "a free transportation service for people 60 and older" in Pflugerville and surrounding areas, "provides free transportation to doctor's appointments, beauty shops, grocery stores" and more. The nonprofit program which started in 1983 "is dedicated to helping senior citizens stay independent as long as possible." In March 2020, van rides had to be suspended due to COVID-19, but services resumed In September of that same year when COVID-19 numbers apparently declined. For more details and information on the service, please visit: (Subscription: Austin American-Statesman)
2. Now that Spring is here, it's time for Spring cleaning but if you'd rather spend time with family and friends, there are plenty of professionals in North Austin-Pflugerville who can help you with those chores! From cleaning your house, to mounting your TV and mowing your lawn, they can do that and more! Better yet, Patch can help you in your search for help with "Local Businesses, a new feature in your area where you can connect with top-rated local professionals to complete just about any home task — no matter the size!" Through that site, "you can quickly search to find North Austin-Pflugerville area professionals who are ready and eager to help you tackle that to-do list." Not only that, but "you'll be able to read customer reviews, so you know exactly what other North Austin-Pflugerville residents are saying." Relax while you search for a professional by visiting: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
3. Now that the weather is warming up, it's the perfect time to take a walk and enjoy nature, but it can be much more fun and enjoyable with "a fuzzy ball of four-legged love" right by your side! There are plenty of animal shelters in the North Austin-Pflugerville area where you can find such a friend! "According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals," there are "over 6 million companion animals are surrendered or taken in each year by adoption facilities nationwide," but "only half of all shelter animals...are adopted each year." Why not help change those numbers by adopting one and spreading the word so others will adopt too? Petfinder and Patch can help you in your search! Learn more and click on any animal listing "to start the adoption process" by visiting: (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)

Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:

• Decibel Pflugerville Listening Event at Pflugerville Library, Cosmos Room. (1 p.m.)
• The Brunch Mixer and Market ATX at Down South Cajjun Eats. (1 p.m.)
• Pflugerville Egg Palooza at Pfennig Park. (2 p.m.)
• "Bugs, Brews and Berry with Dom Course" OP Veteran Event at Three-Legged Goat. (5 p.m.)
• "Dirty Money" Mystery Theater Event at Courtyard Austin, Pflugerville. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Thanks to everyone who attended Thursday's Adult Hoppy Hour at The Pflugerville Library! They were thrilled to have Tiny Tails to You back after such a long time! For information on upcoming events for adults, see their calendar at https://library.pflugervilletx.gov/events." (Facebook)
• "Pflugerville Parks and Recreation is excited about next week's Pfarmers Market! Join them on Tuesday, April 12 from 3-7 p.m. at Heritage Park. More details at Pfarmers Market | City of Pflugerville, Texas (pflugervilletx.gov)." (Facebook)
• Join Pflugerville Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, April 20 for an evening of Dungeons and Dragons and Pizza! No experience is necessary and game materials, pizza, and drinks will be provided. The cost for Pflugerville residents is $8 per person. Register at bit.ly/3D2WlJP." (Facebook)
• "Registration is open for the Pflugerville Library's 3D printer training on Monday, April 18. See details at https://bit.ly/3uXbtVA." (Facebook)
• Pflugerville ISD looks forward to welcoming their littlest learners next week! See if your child is eligible for their free Pre-K program and find registration information at Prekindergarten/Kinder / Prekindergarten Registration (pfisd.net)." (Facebook)

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— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!