Are you new to Alpine?
Looking for a new way to connect with others?
Recently had a baby and are looking for other young families to meet?
Local toddler programs:
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Toddler Time at the Alpine Public Library (usually every Thursday at 10:30am)
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Wee Sing at the Museum of the Big Bend (one Saturday every month)
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Useful Facebook groups:
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Alpine General Knowledge - local ask/info group for any type of questions or info needed
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Brewster County Kids Corner - local buy/sell and info group specific for kids-related items
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Alpine Online Garage Sale; Brewster County Exchange - local buy/sell groups
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Big Bend Events - postings of local events
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Local places to check out (baby/kid-friendly):
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Alpine Public Library (front desk has calendar of events, always with lots to do!)
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Alpine Municipal Pool (open in the summer only)
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Balmorhea State Park and Pool: park and natural spring pool (open in summers)
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Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
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Davis State Park
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Point of Rocks
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Museum of the Big Bend
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Local newspapers:
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Big Bend Gazette (monthly)
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Alpine Avalanche (weekly)
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Jeff Davis County Mountain Dispatch (weekly)
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Marfa Big Bend Sentinel (weekly)
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Cenizo Magazine (quarterly, about Big Bend culture, nature, and history)
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Schools/daycare/childcare centers:
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Alpine Independent School District (one elementary PreK-4th, one middle 5-8th, and one high school 9-12th)
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Alpine Montessori School (PreK-8th) private
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Alpine Christian School (PreK-12th) private
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Sul Ross Childcare Center private
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