Heritage Square Farmer’s Market The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. Booths provide high-quality locally grown produce, responsibly raised meats and unique handmade goods from local farmers, ranchers and artisans. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.
Granger Farmer’s Market
The Granger Main Street Farmer’s Market meets every first and third Saturdays April through October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner of W. Davilla and Walton St., Granger. Fresh fruits, vegetables, jelly, canned and baked goods, eggs, artisan crafts and more are available.
Hutto Silos Farmer’s Market Year-round farmers market on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 420 U.S. 79, in the Hutto Co-Op District behind the Cotton Gin. Parking is in front of the Hutto City Hall. For more, call 512-846-3349.
Second Saturday
Every second Saturday of the month, Taylor’s downtown businesses will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offer in-store specials, live music, door prizes and other activities. The event is designed to encourage residents to become familiar with shops in the downtown area.
SPJST Lodge 29 Taylor
Every Friday, SPJST Lodge 29 hosts live music and dancing and serves hamburgers in its hall at 5025 FM 619. 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 to become a member of the SPJST.
The hall is open for business Wednesdays through Sundays from 3 to 10 p.m.
Weight-loss Group
The Taylor Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1343 will have in-person meetings for their weight-loss support group Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at Grace Place, 301 Grace Lane. Members are recommitting to their health journeys and invite others who have struggled with their weight to join them at the meeting. Attendees should use the office entrance to Grace Place.
Taylor Rotary Club Meals on Wheels The Taylor Rotary Club delivers Meals on Wheels the third Thursday of the month at noon out of the Taylor Senior Center, Lone Star Circle of Care, 1301 W. Fourth St. They serve Taylor and Thrall. Meals should be picked up between 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. For more, contact Taylor Rotary Club at https:// rotarytaylortx.org/singleemail/contactus.
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, 1310 Sycamore St., Murphy Park, Taylor. Veterans as well as American Legion members are invited to attend. For more, call 512-713-4543.
Taylor Area Businesswomen The Taylor Area Businesswomen’s luncheon meetings are held at noon on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Gatti’s Pizza, 2708 N. Main St. All current, former and interested businesswomen are invited to attend. Meals are $10. For more, call Regina Carlson 512-352-4321 or email [email protected].
Memorial Day Sunset Block Party 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 familyfriendly activities.
Memorial Day Salute
Monday, May 29 — At 10 a.m. at the Murphy Park Pavillion, salute and honor the soldiers who fought for our freedoms today, 1600 Veterans Dr. The Central Texas United States Submarine Veterans will hold a “Tolling the Boats” ceremony and call the roll of shipmates. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more, visit https:// www.ci.taylor.tx.us/1022/Memorial-Day-Salute.
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 FM 487, Bartlett, 76511. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Baskerville Play Auditions
June 4 and 5 — Audition for Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville play, a Sherlock Holmes mystery. This whimsical off that calls for five actors, four men and one woman, changing between more than 40 characters. Performance dates are July 29, 30 and Aug. 5 and 6 at Williams Event Center, 408 Columbus, Cameron. For more, contact [email protected].
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. 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 FM 487, Bartlett, 76511. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 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.
Award Soiree
Friday, June 16 — The Taylor Conservation & Heritage Society will be hosting an Award Soiree at the Black Sparrow from 5 to 8 p.m., 113 W. Second St. There will be a classic menu with an updated twist from Chef Peter L’Heureux. Owner of the Black Sparrow Shannon Bagent will DJ old-time rags from 1910.
Tickets are $40 per person. For more information, read the Taylor Press story here https://www.taylorpress.net/news/ award-soiree-offer-side-cars-crackerjacks- old-time-rags.
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.
Juneteenth Celebration
This year, Taylor’s Juneteenth Committee presents a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 17 and Monday, June 19. On Saturday, from 2 to 10 p.m., there will be a Freedom Festival at Fannie Robinson Park with a gospel fest, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. On Monday, there will be a parade at 9 a.m. traveling south from Fifth and Main St., down to MLK Boulevard and to the Dickey Museum & Multipurpose Center, 260 S. Dolan St. After the parade, there will be a brunch cookout until about 1 p.m. For more information, call Nakevia Miller at 512-417-7334 or email [email protected].
8th Annual Chris Kelley Memorial 5K Saturday, June 24 — From 8 to 10:30 a.m., stretch and set off on a 5k fundraiser that supports a scholarship program and donations to families of fallen or injured first responders and military personnel. The race will take place at Fritz Park, 400 Park Avenue, Hutto. The race is in memory of Detective Sergeant Chris Kelley. Reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/2023.
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, 1310 Sycamore St. The parade line up will start 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 FM 487, Bartlett, 76511. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Watermelon Festival
Saturday, July 8 — At 7:30 a.m., celebrate McDade’s big festival with familyfun and watermelon! The day will be jam-packed with watermelon-themed 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/activities.
Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 26 — From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament sponsored by Kanga Roof will take place at the Star Ranch Golf Club, 2500 FM 685, Hutto. Admission for teams of four are $400, individual players are $100 and mulligans are $10.
For more, visit https://cm.huttochamber. com/events/details/.
Milam Community Theater Play July 29, 30 and Aug. 5 and 6 — “Baskerville” is a whimsical spin off that calls for five actors, four men and one woman, changing between more than 40 characters. Richard Stone will be the director. Performance dates are July 29, 30 and Aug. 5 and 6 at Williams Event Center, 408 Columbus, Cameron. For more, contact [email protected].
Quilting Class
Thursday, Aug. 3 — At 9:30 a.m.
Chastity Westfall and Bonnie Mroz will instruct a Quilting class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett, 76511. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
Home Egg Production & Storage Class
Thursday, Sept. 7 — At 9:30 a.m. Debi Abel will instruct a Home Egg Production and Storage class at Davilla Community Center, 20803 FM 487, Bartlett, 76511. For more, contact Inky Tatum 254-721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
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