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 noon at the corner of W. Davilla and Walton streets, 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 Wednesdays with summer hours of 4 to 8 p.m. in the heart of downtown Hutto, 200 East St. For more, visit https://huttofarmersmarket. org/.
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.
Cotton Country Club
Every weekend, the Cotton Country Club hosts live music, dancing and dinein service in its hall at 212 E. Davilla St., Granger. Every first and third Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. are free dance lessons. To stay informed with ticket prices and performance lists, visit https://www. cotton-country-club.com/.
Sunday Bike Rides
Every Sunday morning at 9 a.m., Taylor Bike Company hosts a bicycle ride, 204 N. Main St. The riding level is based on which riders show up. Prepare for hot weather and sun exposure. Bring your bike, helmet, hat, sunglasses, tennis shoes and water bottles or a camelback. Expect hot weather and community togetherness.
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 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].
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 254-721-2922 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].
Harvest Moon Market
Saturday, Sept. 9 — From 5 to 10 p.m., Rituals Herbal will host the 2nd edition of this night market at Old Taylor High featuring apothecary goods, hand-crafted jewelry and other spiritual inspirations, 410 W. Seventh St. Rituals Herbals is providing free beer for ages 21 and up in Room 209. Pets are allowed inside. So, bring your furry friends, witchy aesthetic and have a magical evening in Taylor.
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.
Dinner with the Taylor Band Monday, Sept. 18 — From 5 to 8 p.m., The Taylor Duck Band & Guard will perform at Mr. Gatti’s in Taylor and part of the meals’ profit goes to fundraising for the band, 2708 N. Main St.
Free Document Shredding & Donation Drive Thursday, Sept. 21 — From 3 to 6 p.m., Realtors Serving Austin and Round Rock Areas and the Robert J Fischer Team will host a free document shredding event where participants can even stay in their cars. Donations will go toward the nonprofit Heroes Night Out that provides resources and services to Veterans, First Responders, Service Members and their families. Participants have the opportunity to fund a list of items. To view the list and more, visit https://www.robertjfischer.com/blog/, and RSVP here https://form.jotform. com/RJFTeam/.
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].
Asian World Market
Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30 — the Asian World Night Market returns to Brushy Creek Amphitheater for the biggest showcase in Texas of Asian-inspired food, music, art and entertainment. Tickets are $12. For more, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ asian-world-night-market.
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. Four-people 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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