Heritage Square Farmers Market
The Taylor Public Library has several upcoming events .
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 are.
Friends of Library
The Friends of the Taylor Public Library group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. 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 taylortxlegion39@ gmail.com or call
512-713-4543.
SPJST Lodge 29 Taylor
Every Friday, SPJST Lodge 29 hosts live music and dancing and serves hamburgers at its hall at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor.. Bands play from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is free.
SPJST is a fraternal organization. Residents can purchase life insurance, annuities or other items in order to become a member of the SPJST. The hall is open for business Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 to 10 p.m.
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.
Pinball Tournament
On the first Sunday every month, the Bat City Pinball Club will host a tournament at The Hangout Pinball Lounge. The Hangout is located in Room 102 at Old Taylor High, 410 W. 7th St. in Taylor. Tournament entry is $10 with a 90% payout as prizes. Every skill set is welcome. For more information, visit http:// www.facebook.com/groups/ BatCityPinball.
Casino Night
Saturday, Aug. 13 — Taylor Knights of Columbus will host a casino night from 5 to 10 p.m.
Tickets are $60 per person and includes a meal, casino games, adult beverages and a prize drawing. To purchase tickets, visit Craig Zimmerhanzel at San Gabriel Monuments, 1106 E. 4th St. in Taylor, or call 512-426-8567.
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.
International Barbecue
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 19-20 — The Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff will be at Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Drive off Lake Drive in Taylor.
Registration is now open for competitors. Entry fees are $100 for one or all categories. The bean jackpot, margarita and kids grilled cheese categories have $10 fees.
More rules and entry forms are available at the Taylor International Barbecue Cookoff’s Facebook page, http://www. facebook.com/taylorbbqcookoff.
Forms can be mailed or dropped off at the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, 1519 N Main St, Taylor, TX 76574, or emailed to [email protected].
For more information, contact the chamber at 512-352-6364, Ronnie Michna at 512-791-1230 or Tim Mikeska at 512-844-4476.
Czech society
Sunday, Aug. 21 — Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Springhill Catfish Restaurant, 2505 W Pecan St. in Pflugerville. Eating is optional, but the restaurant has a buffet 11 a.m. untill 2 p.m. and a special senior deal starting at 2 p.m.
For more information, call Julia Johnson at 512-836-1726 or email President Dotty Davis at dottydavis@ gmail.com.
Bazaar
Sunday, Sept. 4 — SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will hold the Granger, Texas Annual Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The event will be at the parish hall, 500 West Davilla St., and prefaced by a Mass at 10 a.m. at the church, 100 N. Brazos. St.
There will be food, games, Bingo from 1:30 to 4 p.m., an auction at 1:30 p.m., and live music with dancing from 6 to 10 p.m.
For more information, call 512-859-2223, email [email protected] or visit http://www. sscmchurch.org.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Wednesday, Sept. 7 — Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. in Taylor, will host a Teddy Bear clinic with two providers from Baylor Scott & White at 10:30 a.m. Children can bring their own Teddy Bears, stuffed animals, baby dolls or similar toys for a checkup with one of the doctors.
Library staff will read a quick story or two. For more information, call 512-352-3434.
ALCOA retirees
Thursday, Sept. 8 — Rockdale ALCOA retirees will hold a business meeting at 5:45 p.m. at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 302 E. Moerbe St. in Thorndale. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Meals are $15, and donations towards the hall rental will be accepted. Desserts will be the last name groups of A-L.
For more information, call Doug Williams at 512-760-0128 T.H. Johnson Open House
Thursday, Sept. 8 — T.H.
Johnson Elementary School will host an open house at its campus for all families to learn about the routines and procedures at the school. The open house will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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.
NPES Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 13 — Naomi Pasemann Elementary School will host an open house at its campus for all families to learn about the routines and procedures at the school. The open house will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
MSI Open House
Thursday, Sept. 15 — Main Street Intermediate School will host an open house at its campus for all families to learn about the routines and procedures at the school. The open house will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
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