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.
Vintique Mall Market Days
Every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the mall will host 20 vendors or more outside at their location at 2121 N. Main Street.
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 512352-4321 or email her at regina. [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.
New Year’s Eve
Saturday, Dec. 31 — From 8 p.m., Black Sparrow Music Parlor will be hosting a free NYE show to say goodbye to Texas Beer 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.
Open Mic Night
Friday, Jan. 13 — The Black Sparrow Music Parlor will open up their stage and the services of one of their awesome engineers to host an Open Mic Night for music, comedy and the spoken word from 8 to 11 p.m. at the parlor, 113 West Second Street. Sign up is at 7 p.m. For more information, go to blacksparrowmusicparlor.com/ upcoming-events/.
Vintique Mall Market Days
Saturday, Jan. 14 — From 9 to 4 Vintique Mall will host a Market Day at their location at 2121 N.
Main St. featuring live music, Abraham’s hot dogs and complimentary beer form the Texas Beer Company.
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.
Mardi Gras Dinner Dance
Saturday, Feb. 18 — Let the good times roll! From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Boys & Girls Club of East Williamson County will be hosting a night of dinner, dancing, drinks, games and a chance to give back at the Taylor Mansion, 2109 E. Fourth St., to support the efforts of the club. Individual tickets are $50, with sponsorships varying from $400 to $1,500. For more information, email [email protected].
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