Summer Sunday
Every Sunday, Black Sparrow Music Parlor will be opening their doors for fresh mimosas, cold brew and beer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 113 W. Second St. The stage will be open for attendees with instruments. Outside food will be allowed for this low-key community event.
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 512713-4543.
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].
Car Seat Check Event
Thursday, Aug. 24 — From 9 a.m. to noon, Taylor Fire Department will host a car seat checking event to have car seats inspected for proper use and installation, 200 Washburn St. Car seats will also be available for those in need. Attendees will need to know their child’s age, height and weight. Book an appointment before the event with Kids in Cars to reserve your spot by calling 512-324-8687 or email [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, call Brenda Cox at 512-567-3335, Deborah Parker at 512-352-7641 or Griffin Teggeman at 512-680-7525.
National Dog Day
Saturday, August 26 — From noon to 8 p.m., Texas Beer Company will host a celebration for National Dog Day with $4 TBC’s specialty K9 lager on tap, 1331 W. Second St. A portion of the proceeds from every K9 pint or six-pack goes to K9s for Warriors, an organization that adopts dogs from high-kill shelters, trains them as service dogs and provides them for veterans with PTSD.
Granger Annual Bazaar
Sunday, Sept. 3 — From 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will host Granger’s Annual Bazaar at Parish Hall, 500 W. Davilla, Granger.
An optional mass begins at 10 a.m., 100 N. Brazos St. The celebration includes a barbecue and sausage dinner, live auction and games including a cake walk, ring toss for sodas, toy booth and fishpond.
From 6 to 10 p.m. there will be live music and dancing for $10. BYOB is not permitted. For questions, call 512-859-2223 or email [email protected].
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 254-7212922 or Monica Jarrel 409-553-6886.
CPR, First Aid, AED Certification Saturday, Sept. 9 — At 10 a.m., The American Legion, George Johns Post 447 will host a trifecta two-year certification. Tickets are $120 each and an online portion needs to be completed before the class day. To sign up, email [email protected].
Revive Women’s Conference Saturday, Sept. 9 — From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The First Baptist Church will host their first REVIVE Women’s Conference at Main Street Intermediate, 3101 N. Main St. There will be six speakers all sharing stories related to the “Revive” theme.
The Keynote Speaker is an international speaker and Amazon #1 Bestselling Author Joye Jackson. For more, visit https://www.tfbcwomensconference. com/.
East Wilco Business Expo & Job Fair
Saturday, Sept. 9 — From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Taylor Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center will host its annual job fair, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. The event includes interactive booths, exhibits and job opportunities. For more, call 512-3526364 or email [email protected].
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.
Thrall Street Dance
Saturday, Sept. 16 — From 6 p.m. to midnight, enjoy a small town, summertime dance with live music from Kenny Orts & the no chance band, G.
Rollie Revival and The Other Band out of Thorndale. There will be some fair-type booths, burgers and beer. Proceeds go to the Thrall Volunteer Fire Department Hall and local ESD #10 firefighters. Free admission.
SPAY-ghetti Dinner & Dance 2023 Saturday, Sept. 23 — From 5 to 9 p.m., Taylor SPJST Lodge 29 will host the 3rd annual Texas Critter Crusaders SPAY-ghetti Dinner & Dance, 5025 FM 619. Proceeds go toward TCC’s mission to provide medical and preventative care to local animals at Taylor Animal Shelter. Dine-in and full event tickets are $30. To go meal tickets are $20.
Children 12 and under have free entry.
For tickets, visit https://form.jotform. com/231533915833154.
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 512-826-7371 or [email protected].
Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, Oct. 2 — Starting at 9 a.m., the Boys & Girls Club of East Williamson County will host the 5th annual Tim Bartosh Memorial Golf Tournament, 30500 Berry Creek Dr., Georgetown. Fourpeople groups and hole sponsorships will be $750, four-people groups will be $600 and singles will be $150. For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected] or visit www. BGCEWC.org.
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.
OkTaylorfest 2023
Saturday, Oct. 14 — At noon, join the Texas Beer Company for their 8th annual OkTaylorfest with German food, music and limited-edition TBC glassware, 1331 W. Second St.
10th Annual Main Street Car Show
Saturday, Oct. 28 — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit the largest car show in central Texas in downtown Taylor hosted by Main Street Car Show. Guests can peruse downtown shops and cool off with cold drinks. Tickets are $17.
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