Soap Making Class
Thursday, May 4 — At 9:30 a.m., Cha Warner Tucker will lead a Soap Making class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-7212922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Taylor Blackland Prairie Day
Saturday, May 6 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Heritage Park celebrate Taylor’s rich cultural heritage hosted by the Czech Melody Masters, 400 N. Main St. The event will feature five different genres of live music, vendors, food booths and interactive children’s activities. Contact Main Street Manager Jan Harris at 512-352-3463.
Taylor Market Days After Party
Saturday, May 6 — From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Old Taylor High will host Taylor Market Days and a special Cinco de Mayo after party, 410 W. Seventh St. The market will have over 70 curated vendors with items such as vintage clothes, collectibles, plants, jewelry, comics, games, arts and crafts and more. For more, email [email protected].
Cinco de Mayo Concert
Saturday, May 6 — Starting at noon, the Living Hope Church will host a live Christian music event with refreshments for Cinco de Mayo, 212 E. Austin Avenue, Hutto.
Tacos, nachos, corn in a cup and Aguas frescas will be available. This is a public event.
For more, contact [email protected].
Mother and Son Darts and Lasers
Friday, May 12 — From 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hutto Parks and Recreation will host Games2U for a mother and son Nerf Gun and Laser Tag war for all ages at Fritz Park, 306 E. Live Oak St., Hutto.
All equipment will be provided but personal nerf guns can be used for target practice on an archery mat. A food truck will be on sight for the event. Tickets are $5 at https://secure.rec1.com/TX/ hutto-tx/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPT I0NzM5NTU%3D&fbclid=IwAR0dM_ D5caNyTAtnsEe3v9THE1r3VFnt0AI R42OHSgUuotWGunE8Uc4c7u4.
Community Farmer’s & Flea Market
Saturday, May 13 — From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Davilla Community Center will host two markets at 20803 N. FM 487, Davilla. Vendors will sell market goods and dated treasures that are ready to pass on. Refreshments will be available for purchase during market hours. Outdoor vendor spots are $10 and inside vendor spots are $20. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrell 409-553-6886.
Garden Watering Systems
Thursday, May 18 — At 6:30 p.m.
Mike Dudley and Benny Jarrel will teach a Garden Watering Systems class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Rock the Arts Showcase
Saturday, May 20 — At 5 p.m., Taylor Pride will host their monthly movie youth meet up at Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St. The movie is the award-winning film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
There will also be a youth art showcase with prizes and scholarship giveaways. For more, visit https://www.taylorpride.org.
Sunset Block Party Bash
Friday, May 26 — From 6 to 9 p.m., Hutto’s Municipal Government will host Hutto Parks and Recreation for a block party at Fritz Park, 400 Park St. The event will observe a remembrance ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. There will be food trucks, vendors, live music and family-friendly activities.
Cheese Making & Long-term Butter Storage Class
Thursday, June 1 — At 9:30 a.m. Carol Westbrook and Monica Jarrel will lead a Cheese Making and Long-term Butter Storage class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Water Collection & Storage Class
Thursday, June 15 — At 6:30 p.m., Mike Dudley will teach a Water Collection and Storage class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N. FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Friday, June 16 — From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Hutto Parks and Recreation will host a father and daughter dance for all ages at Hutto Elementary School, 100 Mager Lane, Hutto. Formal or comfortable attire is welcomed. Tickets are $5 at https://secure. rec1.com/TX/hutto-tx/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI0NzM5NTY%3D&fbclid=Iw AR1baVapWtde0QeWA1QdlNXNw8VYIO70 Lv6OSxRRKt4ZKVfmuoen-ijUb_I.
Hutto Fish Fry Fundraiser
Saturday, June 17 — From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hutto Lutheran Church will host a fish fry fundraiser in Fritz Park, 400 Park Avenue, Hutto. The money raised will go toward critical repairs from freeze damage. There will be fried fish, family-friendly activities and a live and silent auction.
Tickets are $12 at https://secure.myvanco. com/L-YSCM/campaign/C-13M9F.
Taylor 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4 — Join the Taylor American Legion Graham D. Luhn Post 39 for their fourth of July parade promptly starting at 9 a.m. at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. The parade will end with the raising of the flag and an ice cream social at the American Legion Hall. The parade line up starts at 8 a.m. For more, call Robert Garcia 512-968-4660 or email [email protected].
Do you have a public event coming up in the next two months? If you would like for your happening to be included here, email your event to [email protected] or mail/bring it to our office at 211 W. Third St., Taylor, TX 76574. Listings for Upcoming Events are free. Submissions will be printed as space allows, so keep entries brief. Longer submissions may be subject to edits, printed elsewhere in the newspaper or exclusion. If more exposure is needed, consider purchasing an ad. Call us at 512-352-8535 and we’ll be happy to help you.