Member Update: 1/21/24

1/25/2024 – Thursday -The Happy Hours 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM!

Happy Hour Central, Thursday January 25, 2024 at Draught House Pub and Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy, Austin, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Come check out our new central happy hour location. They have a full bar along with their own beer and a lot of guest taps. There is a good truck with fish and chips that are to die for along with an amazing burger. Parking is plentiful at the doctor’s office to the left of the pub. Parking is available there after 5:30pm. 

Happy Hour North, Thursday January 25, 2024 at Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen and Microbrewery, 4000 E Palm Valley, Round Rock. Happy Hour North is back!! So come on out and join your fellow HCR members for a drink and appetizers:

Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery
4000 E Palm Valley
Round Rock, TX
Time: 5:30 PM -7:30 PM

Please text me, Joe Cunningham at 404.550.5776 to RSVP to your attendance.  It is NOT required to RSVP to attend. I’m just trying to gauge interest and attendance.

1/31/2024 – Wednesday – Have you been intrigued about High Performance Driver’s Education? Have you wondered what it would be like to drive your car at COTA? HCR is pleased to announce a DE101 conducted by David Gross from our Region’s DE Team. David will demystify the event and share with you his extensive knowledge and passion for Driver’s Education.  This not to miss event will be held at Rudy’s Country Store, 3914 N Lamar, Austin beginning at 6:00 PM. More information to follow along with a sign-up on Club Registration. 

1/31/2024 – Wednesday – Parade Registration: Phase I  will open on Wednesday, January 31 (12:00 PM ET). For more information: porscheparade.org. The 2024 Parade is nearby in Birmingham, AL.

At this time, you will have the ability to register for Parade. Once you have successfully registered for Parade, you will be sent a confirmation email to book your housing via ConferenceDirect. Please make sure to look over the room types on the website.

2/3/2024 – Saturday – The Hill Country Region Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, February 3rd at Rudy’s Country Store, 3914 N Lamar Blvd, Austin. There will be Door Prizes! Plan to arrive around 5:00 pm to place your order for Rudy’s legendary barbecue! The business meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and end no later than 8:00 pm. You are responsible for purchasing your food and drink.

Click here to register in ClubRegistration http://clubregistration.net. Registration is limited to 60 people.

2/3/2024 – Saturday – Porsche and Coffee at Werks 11, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Julian Avent, HCR member and owner of Werks11, hosts Cars and Coffee 201 FM 1237 Troy TX.  This is an increasingly popular Saturday opportunity to meet HCR members and other Porsche owners for informal conversation and a chance to ogle the cars in the Werks11 shop.

2/4/2024 – Sunday – CENTRAL – Let’s Get Together Rudy’s Country Store, 7709 RR 620, Austin. This is a great opportunity to chat with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts, while showing off your own Porsche beauty! Swing by at your leisure – no reservation needed.

2/6/2024 – Tuesday – HCR Meet-Up in The Hill Country – this is a standing event on the 1st Tuesday evening of each month. Just drop in. No reservation needed for this informal opportunity to Meet-Up with your fellow Porsche enthusiasts. This is a no host event but please contact Mike Seningen mike.seningen@hcrpca.org with any questions.

Suds Monkey Brewing Company
12024 US-290, Austin, TX 78737
(512) 222-3893

2/7/2024 – Wednesday – February’s Ladies Luncheon will be hosted by Amanda Compton at her home, 11:30 am – 1:30 PM.  This will be a potluck with a Mardi Gras theme.  Amanda will provide crawfish and shrimp etouffee, baked Brie and sparkling wine.  If someone can help with decorations, please contact Amanda to discuss.

Due to limited seating, please rsvp to Amanda at  amanda.comption@infosys.com.

2/8/2024 – Thursday – Lunch Bunch will soon be announcing another exciting location for HCR members to sample.  Watch this space – a location will be selected and posted here! Lunch Bunch is from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

2/11//2024 – Sunday – Informal Get Together SOUTH – Doin’ Coffee and Donuts in Drippin’ –  join us at Le Muse Coffee Bar, 505 Wynnpage Drive, Dripping Springs (in Caliterra) at 9:00 AM. Contact Crystal Zarpas crystal@hcrpca.org with any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there!

2/15/2024 – Thursday – Brewery Night, where the fun starts at 5:30 and ends around 7:30. Location TBD.

2/18/2024 – Sunday – A new Drive-In event in the western area of Austin, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!

Come join us for a drive-in event out West to meet a new sponsor, The Frog Pad Kitchen and Bath Designer Showroom in Lakeway!  The Frog Pad specializes in kitchen and bath appliances and remodels.  There were will a gathering outside in the parking lot showcasing outdoor kitchen equipment with plenty of BBQ, pizza and drinks available, and door prizes! The showroom will be open for anyone to take a look inside.  Please plan on coming to Lakeway and join others for food and drinks out West and enjoy the drive out as well.

Note: This is weather permitting of course since it will mostly be outside.  Registration will be required.  The link for Club Registration will be here once the event is set-up in ClubReg.

2/18/2024 – Sunday – Get Together North – Join us 9:00 am – 11:00 am at Red Horn Brewery & Roastery, located at 1615 Scottsdale Drive, Building 1, Suite 110 in Leander. The entire back parking lot is set aside for HCR members, with picnic tables and our own access through the rear entrance. 

2/22/2024 – Thursday – The Happy Hours 5:30 – 7:30 PM!

Happy Hour Central, Thursday February 22, 2024 location TBD.

Happy Hour North, Thursday February 22, 2024 location TBD.

Thank you for taking the time to read this week’s Hill Country Region Report. 

2/24/2024 – Saturday – PCA Club Race and Schnell Fest! More information to come.