Let’s Gather, Give Back, and Celebrate Driftwood Together!

There’s so much happening in Driftwood this season! Join your neighbors for a month full of community, connection, and giving back. As we head into November, don’t miss Community Night, the Driftwood Food Drive, and a warm Community Thanksgiving Dinner to round out the season. We hope to see you at one or all of these special gatherings!

Don’t Mess with Texas Road Cleanup

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM Coffee & Donuts, 9:00-10:00 AM Cleanup

Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)

Join us Saturday, October 18th for our quarterly Don’t Mess with Texas Road Cleanup! Meet us at the Driftwood Community Center at 15112 W RR 150. Coffee & donuts will be served at 8:30 AM and cleanup will begin at 9:00 AM. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring along a pair of gloves! Meet your neighbors and help us keep Driftwood beautiful!

Bird with a Birder

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 (every 3rd Saturday)

Time: 8:30 AM

Location: Driftwood Birding Station at the Driftwood Nature Preserve (across from the Driftwood Community Church and Driftwood Community Center)

Our first Bird with a Birder event was a success! Join us for this monthly series led by volunteers with Hays County Master Naturalists. The series aims to bring seasoned birders together to share their knowledge, welcome new birders into the flock, and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy the beauty of birding. 

Our next outing is on Saturday, October 18 at 8:30 AM at the Driftwood Birding Station. All are welcome, especially “want-to-be” birders, and families are encouraged to join in! Use this form to RSVP today!

The Driftwood Birding Station is located on FM 150 in downtown Driftwood, across from the Driftwood Community Church, just south of Elder Hill Rd. and FM 150. Please park at the front of the property and walk to the birding station at the back. 

Volunteers Needed: Spruce Up the Community Center!

The painting project is underway at the Driftwood Community Center, and we could use your help to bring it across the finish line! Dedicated volunteers have already kicked things off with new baseboards and repairs, and now it’s time to paint, prep, and refresh the space.

We’ll be working throughout the week of October 20-24, with volunteer sessions in the mornings (9-12) and afternoons (1-4). Help is especially needed for painting, reinstalling cabinet doors and curtains, and moving everything back into place.

We’re also collecting paint supplies (drop cloths, plastic sheeting, paint trays, and roller holders) on Saturday, October 18 from 8:30-10:30 AM at the Community Center. Come lend a hand, meet your neighbors, and help make the back room look its best! Please contact Robin at robin.melanson@driftwoodhcs.org to sign up!

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Brighten the Burke Center for Youth

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 241 Onion Creek Lane, Driftwood, TX

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:00 PM for a Community Engagement Committee meeting as we plan a special project to decorate a building at the Burke Center for Youth. This is a wonderful way to give back, get creative, and bring joy to the young people served by the Center. Text Becky at (713)851-0850 to RSVP!

Driftwood Community Night

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Driftwood Community Center (15112 W RR 150)

Join us on Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 PM for Driftwood Community Night! This is the perfect chance to catch up with old friends, meet new neighbors, and enjoy a variety of delicious dishes and desserts prepared by our amazing community members. 

If it’s your first time attending, you’re in for a treat. This event is the heart of our neighborhood—a warm, welcoming evening where you can relax, connect, and experience the spirit of Driftwood. 

Driftwood Food Drive for the Friendship Creekside Food Pantry

Help us support our neighbors this season by donating to the Driftwood Food Drive! From November 1st through November 16th, the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society is partnering with Friendship Creekside Food Pantry to collect non-perishable food items for local families in need. Check out this video from Driftwood HCS Business Member, Chris Frickel to learn more!

The most needed items are: dry goods, diapers, wipes and adult care items. Donations can be dropped off at the Driftwood Community Center during Community Night on November 1st and the General Membership Meeting on November 11th. 

Volunteer at the Outside the City Limits Festival

Date: Saturday, November 8th

Time: 12:00-8:00PM 

Place: Vista Brewing 

Help represent the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society at Vista Brewing’s Outside the City Limits Festival! We’re looking for four volunteers to staff our information table and share what Driftwood HCS is all about. Two shifts are available, and volunteers will receive free festival tickets as a thank-you for their time. Email info@driftwoodhcs.org to sign up!

Save the date for these upcoming Holiday Events!

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Wednesday, November 19th at 6:00 PM

Gather with neighbors and the Driftwood Community Church for a heartfelt evening of good food and fellowship at the Driftwood Community Center. Stay tuned for details on the menu and how you can help by volunteering or bringing a favorite dish to share!

Driftwood Community Night

Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 PM

Join us for Christmas Carols and a Cookie Exchange!

Christmas at the Pound House

Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Join us in spreading holiday cheer and local history at Christmas at the Pound House! We need four volunteers to help host our Driftwood HCS table, meet visitors, and share information about our mission. Two shifts are available during this festive community event. Email info@driftwoodhcs.org to volunteer!

Christmas Eve Service at Driftwood Community Church

December 24th at 7:00 PM

Join Driftwood Community Church for their Christmas Eve Service. Celebrate the season with carols, worship, and the joy of Christmas together. After the service, Santa will make a special visit to deliver gifts to the children, followed by a festive reception in the Education Building. It will be a wonderful evening for the whole family to share in the spirit of Christmas!