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.
Legacy ECHS Open House
Tuesday, Sept. 27 — Legacy Early College High 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.
Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct. 1 — The Davilla community will host the event from 5 to 9 p.m. The Davilla Community Center is located at 20803 FM 487 in Davilla. For more information, call Inky Tatum at 254-721-2922.
National Night Out
Tuesday, Oct. 4 — The Taylor Police Department will host National Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Block party registration is open. For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/police.
Empty Bowl FUNdraiser 2022
Saturday, Oct. 8 —Art Off Center will host the 5th annual Empty Bowl FUNdraiser from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Potter’s Alley right behind the Timmerman Building at 2nd & Main. Tickets are $15 each and come with a beautiful hand-made bowl and coupons for area businesses. Proceeds will benefit the mission of Shepherds Heart Food Pantry & Community Ministries. For more information or tickets, go to www. shepherdshearttaylor.org.
Music on Main
Thursday, Oct. 20 — The Music on Main free fall concert series continues with Taylor Czech Chorus and Czech Melody Masters at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Square. This event is presented by Bogle Family Vineyards and Taylor Public Arts.
Golf tournament
Thursday, Oct. 6 — The 4th Annual Tim Bartosh Memorial Golf Tournament will be at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start.
The event will be at The Golf Club at Star Ranch, 500 FM 685 in Hutto. The Boys & Girls Club of East Williamson County is hosting the event in partnership with the NFL Alumni organization. Players can play for cash, other prizes and may even get to play with an NFL player.
Entry costs and packages range from $150 to $1,200. On-site registration will be at noon.For early registration, sponsorship opportunities and more information, email [email protected] or visit http://www.bgcewc.org.
Good Life Taylor TX 5K
Saturday, Oct. 8 — A 5k run, which is approximately three miles, will be at Bull Branch Park from 8 a.m. to noon. For more information, visit http://www.goodlifetaylor.com.
Texas Critter Crusaders
Saturday, Oct. 22 —Texas Critter Crusaders will be holding their annual Spay-ghetti Dinner & Dance at Taylor SPJST, from 5-10 p.m. at 5025 FM 619. Tickets are $30 and include a spaghetti dinner, a “yappy hour,” a dance and a raffle. For more information and tickets, see http:// wwwtexascritters.com or 512-966-5034.
Main Street Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 29 — Cars will be admired throughout downtown Taylor 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, along with vendors, food, music and more. For more information or to learn how to participate in the festival, call 512-352-3463 or visit http://www. taylortx.gov/959/main-street-car-show.
Halloween Spooktacular
Monday, Oct. 31 — The trick-or-treat event and costume contest will be at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in downtown Taylor, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call the city’s Taylor Main Street department at 512-352-3463.
Christmas Fair
Saturday, Dec. 3 — A fair of extra vendors and food offerings will be alongside the Heritage Square Farmers Market, 400 N. Main St. in downtown Taylor, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Parade
Saturday, Dec. 3 — A parade of lights and holiday spirit will be on Main Street starting at 7 p.m. and end in downtown Taylor.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Saturday, Dec. 3 — After a 7 p.m.
Christmas parade concludes, there will be a city tree lighting ceremony at Christmas potluck
Saturday, Dec. 10 — 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.
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