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 US 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.
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].
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.
Back to School Summer Fest Saturday – Aug. 5. The Blackshear/ O.L. Price Ex-students Association will host the Back to School Summer Fest at the Fannie Robinson Park pavilion, 206 S. Dolan Street in Taylor. Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the school supply give-away from 11 a.m. to noon. Parents must accompany and register child to receive supplies. A teacher supply drive will be held from 10 a.m. to noon.
2023 Movies in the Park
Friday, Aug. 11 — From 7:30 to 11 p.m., Taylor Parks & Recreation will play Remember the Titans for their third and final 2023 Movies in the Park event at Taylor Memorial Field, 1213 Davis St. The Taylor Duck football team will have their first scrimmage during the day. At 7:30 p.m., there will be live music featuring School of Rock. At 8 p.m., the movie will begin. Concessions will be available and BYOB and alcohol in containers other than glass will be allowed.
Michelle’s Hot Peeps Beat CC 5K/1K
Saturday, Aug. 12 — The Michelle’s Hot Peeps Beat CC 5K/1K will be the 6th annual fundraiser for the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation starting at 7:30 a.m. at Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr. The Foundation’s goal is to find a cure for Cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of liver cancer, in the next 10 years. The chip-timed 5K Fun Run/ Walk and Kids’ Dash is open to all ages. Register by August 1 at https://www. athleteguild.com/. For more, call organizer John M. McDonald 512-569-6247.
Libros Book Club
Tuesday, Aug. 15 — From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Libros Bookshop will host a Books & Brews at The Loose Screw and then go to the bookshop after, 410 W.
Seventh St. The owner will choose the book in July and post it on Instagram @librosbookshop.tx. The book may be a steamy, romance book to match the steamy summer weather. Attendees can buy the book in-store or online. For more, contact 512-893-9538 or email [email protected].
Taylor International BBQ Cook-off
Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug.
19 — The Taylor International Barbecue Cook-off Committee will host the cookoff in Murphy Park, 1600 Veterans Dr.
The cook-off began in 1978 and still thrives today. It serves to celebrate the area’s best barbecue cookers competing in one of the state’s most prestigious cook offs. The TIBC is now a certified federal 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making donations fully tax deductible. For more, contact 512-844-4476 or taylorbbqcookoff@ gmail.com.
Henrietta Hoopla
Saturday, Aug. 19 — From 6 to 10 p.m., Hutto Family YMCA will host a poker night where 100% of the funds raised will go toward scholarships for the Hutto community to participate in YMCA programs regardless of payment. There will be casino games, silent auction, games, reverse raffle and refreshments. For more sponsorship opportunities, contact Kolbi Andresen at [email protected].
Tee off with the Lions
Saturday, Aug. 26 – The Taylor Lions Club will host a golf tournament at Mustang Creek Golf Course in Taylor.
The event is a four-person select shot tournament. Entry is $125 per person, which includes green fees, golf cart, meal, beverage, tickets and prizes. The early bird special is $100 if paid before Aug. 1. Mulligans are available for $5 each, limited to two per person. For more information, call Brenda Cox at 512-5673335, Deborah Parker t 512-352-7641 or Griffin Teggeman at 512-680-7525.
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.
St. Mary’s Homecoming Celebration
Sunday, Sept. 10 — From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic School will host a fall festival and Homecoming Celebration at the St.
Mary’s Parish and School Grounds, 304 E. Fifth St. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., a $15 barbecue plate will be available with an optional dessert for donation.
There will be live music, concessions, raffle drawing, live auction, games and a silent auction.
SPJST BBQ Cook-Off
Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 — Taylor SPJST Lodge #29 will host the 22nd annual Barbecue Cook-Off with a $5,000-dollar prize, 5025 FM 619. There will be a silent auction from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and a free dance on Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring “The Other Band.” For more, contact Jesse Pospisil 512-8267371 or [email protected].
38th Annual Hutto Olde Tyme Days
Saturday, Oct. 14 — From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., the Hutto Chamber of Commerce will host their 38th Annual Hutto Olde Tyme Days festival, 122 E. St., Hutto. Online vendor registration is now open. For more vendor information, go to https:// cm.huttochamber.com/events.
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