Curio Mrvosa Book Gang
Wednesday, May 10 — At 7 p.m., Curio Mrvosa will host its monthly book club “with a twist” at Good Strangers, 114 W. Second St. The theme this month is growth. Bring a book that matches this theme, bring a photo of the book cover or just sit in the group and see recommendations. For more, contact 512-595-2366.
Mother’s Day Out
Thursday, May 11 — At 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church will host a Morning with Mom event to honor mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers in preparation for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14. There will be breakfast snacks, a time to share crafts and even photo opportunities.
For more, contact 512-352-2593.
Granger Lakefest & Homecoming
Thursday through Saturday, May 11–13 — The Granger Area Chamber of Commerce will host their 44th Annual Granger Lakefest and Homecoming at Granger City Park and its surrounding streets, 305 W. Davilla St., Granger. The weekend will be packed with activities.
To name a few, there will be a classic car show, a carnival and a washer tournament.
Thursday will have a cultural night, Friday will have a country night and Saturday, after the parade, will have a Czech band performance. For more, contact the 2023 chairwoman Monica Stojanik 512-560-1515.
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?filte r=c2VhcmNoPTI0NzM5NTU%3D&fbclid=I wAR0dM_D5caNyTAtnsEe3v9THE 1r3VFnt0AIR42OHSgUuotWGunE8Uc4c7u4.
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.
Soccer Mini-Pitch Grand Opening
Saturday, May 13 — From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Taylor Parks & Recreation, Soccer Assist and the Taylor Municipal Government will host the grand opening of the Murphy Park Mini-Pitch, 1600 Veterans Dr. A minipitch is a small soccer field with artificial turf. The field is approximately 50 x 100 feet.
End of the Year PlayDate
Monday, May 15 — At 9:30 a.m., join families and friends at the End of Year PlayDate hosted by Mother WELL. The playdate will be at Big O’s Classic Candy & Ice Cream shop located in Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. RSVP here https:// www.facebook.com/events/1441565509 744547/?ref=newsfeed.
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 254721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
2023 Movies in the Park
Friday, June 9, July 14, August 11 — Taylor Parks and Recreation Department will host movie nights in Heritage Square, 400 Main St.
The three movies will be chosen based on survey suggestions. Those who provide their suggestions by May 7 will be offered raffle prizes.
Vote for movie suggestions here http://www. taylortx.gov/1161/Movies-Survey. Vote for summer youth programs here http://www.taylortx. gov/1163/Summer-Youth-Programs-Survey.
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 254-7212922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Daddy and 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 =IwAR1baVapWtde0QeWA1QdlNXNw8VY IO70Lv6OSxRRKt4ZKVfmuoen-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].
Crochet Class
Thursday, July 6 — At 9:30 a.m., Linda St. Claire and Monica Jarrel will lead a Crochet class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 N.
FM 487. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Watermelon Festival
Saturday, July 8 — At 7:30 a.m., celebrate McDade’s big festival with family-fun and most of all—watermelon! The day will be jam-packed with activities like a Sweatin’ Melons 5K from 7:30 to 10 a.m., a Watermelon Eating Contest at 12:30 p.m. and a Prize Melon Auction at 5 p.m. in the pavilion. For more, visit https://www.mcdadetexas. com/activities2.html.
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