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.
Hutto Silos Farmers Market
Year-round farmers market on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at 420 U.S. 79, in the Co-op district behind the Cotton Gin in Hutto. Parking is in front of Hutto City Hall. For more information, call 512-846-3349.
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 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.
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 inperson meetings of their weightloss 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.
Christmas Movie at the Library
Wednesday, Dec. 21 — From 10:30 a.m. to noon, Taylor Public Library will host a screening of Polar Express in the library’s meeting room. The cost to attend is free. For more information, call 512-352-3434.
Car Seat Event
Wednesday, Dec. 21 — Williamson County Emergency Services will be hosting a Car Seat Event from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Williamson County EMS Training Center, 3189 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. In this free event, have a team of safety experts examine your car seat for integrity, expiration, recalls and appropriateness for your child. For more information, call 512-943-3675.
The Genders Punk Rock Xmas Show
Friday, Dec. 23 — From 8 to 11 p.m., Black Sparrow Music Parlor, 113 W. Second St., is proud to have The Genders (and friends) back on stage for a show with a Christmas twist. At 8 p.m Fin Fin will perform, followed by The Tasteless Treats at 9:15 p.m. and The Genders at 10:15 p.m. The cover is $7. For more information, call 512-309-4483.
Ugly Sweater Karaoke
Thursday, Dec. 22 — From 8 to 11 p.m, Plowmans Kitchen, 305 W. Ninth Street, will be hosting an ugly sweater karaoke party. DJ Rab will be in the house with fun karaoke and the ugliest sweater wins a prize. For more information, call 512-352- 0055.
Christmas Eve Traditional Candlelight Service
Saturday, Dec. 24 — First United Methodist Church will host its Christmas Eve traditional candlelight service. The service begins at 5 p.m. at the church, 907 W. Lake Drive in Taylor.
New Years Eve
Saturday, Dec. 31 — From 8 p.m., Black Sparrow Music Parlor will be hosting a free NYE show to say goodbye to Texas Brew Company and welcome to the new year with music from Scarlet’s Eyes at 10 p.m. and a champagne toast at midnight.
Taylor Market Days
Saturday, Jan. 7 — From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., dozens of vendors will be selling their vintage clothes, jewelry, toys, art furniture and much more at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please call 832-696-9670.
Chamber Luncheon
Monday, Jan. 16 — The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly Chamber luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Taylor Independent School District Events Center, 3101 N. Main St.
This is a great networking opportunity as well as getting insights from a different guest speaker.
The cost to attend is $15 per person includes the program and lunch. For more information, call 512-352- 6364.
Chamber Banquet
Tuesday, Jan. 17 — The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Chamber and Community Awards banquet, entitled “Building on a Strong Foundation” from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Williamson County Expo Center, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail.
Annual Chili Supper
Thursday, Jan. 26 — From 5 to 7 p.m., Taylor Lions Club is hosting their annual chili supper, drive through only. Tickets are $12. Pickup is at the Taylor S.PJ.S.T Hall, 5025 FM 619. For more information, call 512-413-0256.
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