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 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 [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected] 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.
All About Drip Irrigation
Saturday, Aug. 27 — Master Gardener irrigation specialist Steve Craig will will offer a session on how to use less water and have healthier plants through drip irrigation from 10-11:30 am at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 100 Wilco Way, Room 226 in Georgetown. Presented by the Master Gardeners of Williamson County, Hands On in the Garden is a free monthly program about lawns and gardens. For more information, call 512-943-3300.
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 sscmchurch@ gmail.com 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.
Down Home Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 10 — Down Home Ranch will host its 19th annual Down Home Rodeo Annual Gala starting at 5:30 p.m. at Coupland Dancehall. The event will feature music, raffle prizes, a silent auction, a barbecue dinner and more to benefit people with disabilities. Tickets are $110 for individuals and $200 for couples. For more information, call (888) 926-2253 or contact info@ downhomeranch.org.
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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