Saturday, Jan. 28 - The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance will be offered at the Taylor Public Library every Saturday until April 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library’s meeting room.
For more information, go to https://www.irs.gov/ individuals/free-tax-returnpreparation- for-qualifyingtaxpayers.
Saturday, Jan. 28 -The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to dress up, have fun and support a fundraiser contributing to the Hutto Area Chamber’s annual initiatives through their annual gala from 6 to 10 p.m. at the lower-level ballroom of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, 3001 Kalahari Blvd. in Round Rock. Tickets are $125 a piece, and $1,250 for a table of 10 with various sponsorship levels available.
For more information, go to huttochamber.com/huttochamber- annual-gala/.
Kerley mural dedication
Saturday, Feb. 4 — The City of Taylor invites the public to a dedication ceremony for the Fred Kerley mural at 10 a.m. at the Ford Ground Storage Tank, at 1601 N.
Main Street, created by Taylor artist Adam Davenport.
Taylor Market Days at OTH
Saturday, Feb. 4 — From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 70 vendors selling vintage clothes, collectibles, tapes, toys, and much more will sell their wares in the halls and out on the lawn at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St.
For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/e ents/237809 5912344011.
Black History Month banquet Saturday, Feb. 4 — At 6 p.m., The Dickey-Givens & Multipurpose Center will host their Connecting Excellence in Business, Community & Education banquet celebrating black history, featuring a soul food dinner and honoring excellence in the local community at Main Street Event Center, 3101 N. Main Street. Tickets are $15 each and $5 for ages six to 18. A vendor fair and networking hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the banquet and program at 7 p.m. For more information, call 512296-6109.
Barbecue and auction
Sunday, Feb. 5 — From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church and School will host their annual BBQ Dinner & Auction at the Thorndale Fireman’s Hall, 304 E. Moerbe in Thorndale. Plates are $15 for brisket with BBQ sauce, noodles, pinto beans, potato salad, pickles, onions, and bread, while desserts are donation based. Auction of arts, crafts, bakery, etc. begins at 12:30 p.m. Drive-in and Drive-thru available. For Senior Citizen Delivery, call 512-924-0151 in advance.
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].
Beginner’s Dungeons & Dragons, night 1 Thursday, Feb. 23 - From 6 to 9 p.m., Mother’s Basement will host a beginner’s D&D class at Good Strangers, 114 W. Second St. This course will provide an introduction to character sheets, your own set of dice, as well as play for two hours in an immersive storytelling environment. For more information, or to register, go to https://mothersbasementgames. com/index.php/ upcoming-events/.
Beginner’s Dungeons & Dragons, night 2 Friday, Feb. 24 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Mother’s Basement will host a beginner’s D&D class at Good Strangers, 114 W. Second St. This course will provide an introduction to character sheets, your own set of dice, as well as play for two hours in an immersive storytelling environment. For more information, or to register, go to https://mothersbasementgames. com/index. php/upcoming-events/.
OTH Kids pop up event Saturday, Feb. 25 — A pop up market featuring young entrepreneurs selling their handicrafts and other wares in the halls and out on the lawn at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. will take place from 1 to 3 p.m.
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