January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the Lakeway Police Department is raising awareness about this crime throughout the month by wearing blue ribbons. At the last City Council meeting, Mayor Kilgore presented a proclamation regarding Human Trafficking Month to Lakeway Police Chief Glen Koen. By announcing January as Human Trafficking Month, it helps raise awareness about this crime and gives an opportunity to educate the public about how to identify and prevent cases like this. Human Trafficking includes both forced labor and sex trafficking, with an estimated 24.9 million adults and children subjected to this crime worldwide, and grossing about $150 billion a year. Some signs of someone who may be a victim of Human Trafficking include physical abuse showing bruises, wounds in various stages of healing and mutilations, along with other indicators like a victim being accompanied by another person who is controlling, or a victim that refuses to make eye contact or seems afraid to speak in the presence of others. If you think someone may be a victim of Human Trafficking, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-2423. The Lakeway Police Department also has a dedicated Victim Assistant Coordinator on staff, and if you would like to reach out you can call (512) 261-2800. CLICK HERE for some additional information
Join in the hunt at Lakeway City Park for 26 clocks that are placed along the trail near the lower level parking area. Each clock has a letter and number that corresponds to a hidden answer key. If you solve the secret message, you could win a prize! This is presented by the Lakeway Parks & Recreation Department and is a FREE event for all residents. Parking is also FREE at Lakeway City Park located at 502 Hurst Creek Road. The contest runs through next Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, so don't delay in beginning the hunt! Be sure to email your entries to [email protected]CLICK HERE for additional information, including a link of the answer key.
HERITAGE TRAIL TOURS
Seats are filling up fast for the Lakeway Heritage Trail Tours, which will make its return on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. These FREE tours take place on a comfortable large bus with a bathroom included, and travel around Lakeway showcasing many historical points of interest around the City. The bus tours begin and end at the historic Liebelt Cabin located next to City Hall (1102 Lohmans Crossing Road), and participants will have a chance to visit the inside of the cabin before or after the tour. Each tour lasts just over an hour, with times beginning at 9:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. or 1:15 p.m. CLICK HERE for more information and to register! But don't delay, as seats are filling up fast! Questions? Call (512) 261-1010.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
StoryWalk
Enjoy a special Valentine's Day story and take a stroll around the trail behind Lakeway City Hall beginning on Jan. 23, 2023. There will be pages along the trail from the children's book "If You Were My Valentine," written by Lynn Plourde and illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer. Participants can experience the importance of reading, spending time with friends and connecting with nature in a fun way. This FREE event will take place through Valentine's Day (Feb. 14, 2023). CLICK HERE for more information.
Sock Hop
Join the Lakeway Arts Committee for a throwback night of dancing with the return of Sock Hop on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 from 7 p.m. through 9 p.m. at the Lakeway Activity Center. This FREE event will feature 'The Highlights,' plus a few musicians from 'People's Choice.' Attendees will enjoy vocals by renowned singers Barbara Calderaro, David Cummings and Howard T. Levine. Be sure to wear your favorite 40s and 50s fashion, but most importantly, don't forget to bring your dancing shoes! CLICK HERE for more information.
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