Heritage Square Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/ heritagesquarefarmersmarket.
Granger Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, jelly, canned and baked goods, eggs, artisan crafts and more will be at the Granger Main Street Farmers Market on the first and third Saturdays from April through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of W. Davilla and Walton streets in Granger.
Third Thursday
Every third Thursday of the month, Taylor’s downtown businesses will be open past 5 until 8 p.m. and offer in-store specials, live music, door prizes and other activities. The event is designed to encourage residents to shop locally and become familiar with the shops in the downtown area.
Friends of Library
The Friends of the Taylor Public Library group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at noon in the library’s board room at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. For more information, call Maria Newman at 512-966-9445.
American Legion Post 39
American Legion Graham D Luhn Post 39 holds monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at its post building at 1310 Sycamore St. within Murphy Park in Taylor. Veterans as well as American Legion members are invited to attend. For more information, visit https://www.taylortxlegion39.org, email [email protected] or call 512-713-4543.
Businesswomen group
The Taylor Area Businesswomen’s (TAB) luncheon meetings are held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Gatti’s Pizza, 2708 N. Main St. in Taylor. All current, former and interested businesswomen are invited to attend. Meals are $10. Tell Gattis at the door you are with TAB and pay the treasurer in the meeting room. For more information, call Regina Carlson at 512-352-4321 or email her at regina.carlson@ tayloredc.org
Weight loss group
The Taylor Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1343 will have in-person meetings of their weight-loss support group Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at Grace Place, 301 Grace Lane in Taylor. Members are recommitting to continuance of their health journeys and invite others who’ve struggled with their weight to join them at the meeting. Attendees should use the office entrance to Grace Place.
Senior Bingo
Enjoy Bingo with seniors every Wednesday at The Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. People are encouraged to bring one or two prizes.
Senior games & meeting
On the second Tuesday every month, seniors are encouraged to partake in games and/or a meeting at The Tripp Center, 1517 McLain St. near Mills Lane in Taylor. The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m., and Game Day will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
Senior Dominoes
On the fourth Tuesday every month, seniors are invited to play 42 and Straight Dominoes at Taylor Brethren Church’s Friends Fellowship, 710 Sloan St. in Taylor, from 2 to 4 p.m. Game awards are presented, and anniversaries and birthdays are presented. A light meal will be served. For more information, call 512-627-0685.
Basketball in the Park
Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 7-July 28 — Basketball, dodgeball, arts and crafts, and food will be at Fannie Robinson Park, 260 S. Dolan St., 7-9 p.m. twice a week. The events are free to Taylor ISD families, although parents must accompany their students. For more information, call Taylor ISD Family Support at 512-352-3910 or email [email protected].
Ukulele at the Library
Wednesday, July 13 — Kainoa Kamaka, a ukulele player, will host a program at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.
Jellyfish in a Bottle
Thursday, July 14 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host a family activity called “Jellyfish in a Bottle” at 4 p.m. For more information and to register, call 512-352-3434.
Farmers market & garage sale
Saturday, July 16— The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will have a farmer’s market and garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with snacks and drinks available for sale. People wanting to set up a booth can do so for $10 outside or $15 inside and sign up by calling Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
Inside Out
Monday, July 18 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will show the aforementioned movie at 2 p.m.
Story Time
Tuesday, July 19— A special Summer Reading Program edition of Story Time will feature “Uncharted” at 10:30 a.m. at the Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St.
Ocean water science
Thursday, July 21 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., will host a program on ocean water science as a family activity at 4 p.m. To register, call 512-352-3434.
Ice cream party
Friday, July 22 — As a finale for the Taylor Public Library’s Summer Reading program, an ice cream party will be at 4 p.m. The library is located at 801 Vance St. in Taylor.
Potluck & game night
Saturday, Aug. 6 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
Planning for Fall Fest
Tuesday, Aug. 16 — The Davilla community, located northeast of Williamson County, will host the event at 6 p.m. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
9/11 Memorial March & Program
Sunday, Sept. 11 — The Taylor Fire Department will sponsor the 9/11 Memorial March and Patriot Day Program in the evening. A parade will march down Main Street in Taylor, followed by a program at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St..
Honor Guard Academy
Monday-Thursday, Sept. 12-15 — Civil service workers looking to become part of an honor guard can attend this class sponsored by the Taylor Fire Department and Taylor Professional Firefighters Association. The event will be at the Williamson County Expo Center. For more information, call TFD at 512-352- 6992 or visit https://www.taylortx.gov/1050/honor-guard-academy.
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