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].
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. Formal or comfortable attire is welcomed.
Tickets are $5 at https://secure.rec1.com/ TX/hutto-tx/catalog.
2023 Preserving History 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, read the Taylor Press story here https://www. taylorpress.net/news/award-soiree-offerside- cars-cracker-jacks-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 at Fritz Park, 400 Park Avenue, Hutto. The money raised will go toward critical repairs for damage from Winter Storm Mara. There will be fried fish, family-friendly activities and a live and silent auction. Tickets are $12 at https:// secure.myvanco.com/.
Volunteer Service Fair
Saturday, June 17 — From 5 to 7 p.m., The Rotary Club of Taylor will host a volunteer service fair at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. Old Taylor High Market Days will be at the same time. Clubs and organizations interested can contact Tia Rae Stone at [email protected].
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 17 and Monday, June 19 — The Taylor Juneteenth Committee presents the Juneteenth celebration in Taylor.
On Saturday, from 2 to 10 p.m., celebrate with a Freedom Festival at Fannie Robinson Park. The events will feature a gospel fest, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. On Monday, at 9 a.m., join the parade traveling south from Fifth and Main St., down MLK Boulevard to the Dickey-Givens Community Center. There will be a free brunch in the park afterward until 1 p.m. For more, visit https://dickeymuseum.org/2023.
Volunteer Fair
Saturday, June 17 — From 5 to 7 p.m., the Rotary Club of Taylor will host a volunteer fair at Old Taylor High, 410 W. Seventh St. Booths will include clubs and organizations in Taylor. For more, contact President of the Rotary Club of Taylor Tia Rae Stone at 512-352-6364 or [email protected].
2023 Movies in the Park
Saturday, June 17 — At 8 p.m., Taylor Parks & Recreation will play Dreamworks’ Shark Tale for their first 2023 Movies in the Park event at Fannie Robinson Park, joining the Juneteenth celebration ending at 10 p.m., 206 S. Dolan St.
Stiles Farm Field Day
Tuesday, June 20 — At 5:30 p.m., community members are invited to Stiles Farm for a Field Day about the future of farming in the Texas Blackland prairie, 5700 FM 1603, Thrall. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. This will be a free event. Attendees will be treated to in-field discussions about what the farm is working on, followed by a free catered dinner with an awards ceremony and door prizes.
The 77th Annual Midsummer reunion
Thursday, June 22 — At 5:30 p.m., The Elgin Swedish Association’s 77th Annual Midsummer Reunion festival Elgin’s SPJST Hall, 702 State Hwy 95. Midsummer is the last remaining heritage festival hosted in Elgin. The event celebrates the longest day of the year and celebrates summertime as the season of fertility. The event will have traditional music acts, vendors and dances celebrating the heritage of Sweden. To pre-purchase tickets, contact association members Gayle Anderson at 512-6706945, Karin Barker at 512-281-3529 or Dolores Lundgren at 512-281-3900.
Western Days
Thursday, June 22 – Saturday, June 24 — The Elgin Chamber of Commerce will host the 2023 Western Days homecoming celebration at Elgin Memorial Park, 1127 N. Main St. Western Days will host sport tournaments, live music, local artisan craft vendors, a carnival, a parade and an outdoor marketplace. For more about Western Days, visit https://www.elgintxchamber.com/.
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.
Community Wide Celebration & Fireworks Display Monday, July 3 — From 6 to 11 p.m., Elizabeth Lutheran Church will host the 27th Annual Community Wide Celebration & Fireworks Display, Highway 21 East and CR 307, Caldwell. There will be food trucks, live music, an inflatable bounce house and slide, a silent auction, a raffle and much more. No pets allowed. For more, call Elizabeth Lutheran Church at 979-567-4286 or visit www.elizabethlutheran.
org.
Taylor 4th of July Parade
Tuesday, July 4 — Promptly starting at 9 a.m., join the American Legion, Graham D. Luhn Post 39 for their 4th of July parade 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].
Taylor 4th of July Show
Tuesday, July 4 — From 7 to 9:15 p.m., the American Legion, Graham D. Luhn Post 39 will present The Derailers, a honky-tonk band, for their 4th of July free concert at Murphy Park, 1310 Sycamore St. There will be food and beverages. Taylor’s annual fireworks show will follow.
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 family-fun and watermelon! The day will be jampacked 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.
2023 Movies in the Park
Saturday, July 15 — From 7:30 to 10 p.m., Taylor Parks & Recreation will play The Lego Batman Movie for their second 2023 Movies in the Park event at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. The children will have an hour of activity time before the movie starts at 8:30 p.m.
Driving Business Forward Golf Tournament
Wednesday, July 26 — From 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., the 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/.
Baskerville Play
July 29, 30 and Aug. 5 and 6 — The play Baskerville will be performed at the Williams Event Center, 408 S. Columbus Ave., Cameron. Five actors, four men and one woman, will change between more than 40 characters. Richard Stone will be the director. For more, contact [email protected]. Stay tuned for show times.
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 254721-2922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
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