The Farmer’s Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 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 4-8 p.m. in the heart of downtown Hutto, 200 East St. and every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Market Co-Op, 420 Highway 79. 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 7:30-11:30 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 3-10 p.m.
Cotton Country Club
Every weekend, the Cotton Country Club hosts live music, dancing and dine-in service in its hall at 212 E.
Davilla St., Granger. Free dance lessons every first and third Saturday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ticket prices and performance lists here 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.
Sunday Funday
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 inperson 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 10:30-11:15 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 512-7134543.
Church game nights
Every second, third and fourth Thursday at 7 p.m., New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a game night, 12809 New Sweden Church Road. They welcome everyone to join in on the fun and fellowship with card games, ping pong and dominos. For more, call 512-281-0056.
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 regina.carlson@ tayloredc.org.
Hutto’s Got Talent
Wednesday, Nov. 8 — From 6-8 p.m., the Hutto Women’s Alliance is putting on a talent show in downtown Hutto at the Hall of Fame, 205 East St. There will be raffle baskets, vendor booths and more.
Community Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 10 — From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., the Greater Taylor Foundation will invite the community to be a part of the conversation to improve the lives of individuals and families in Taylor, First Baptist Church, 2500 Mallard Lane. The Crescendo Consulting Group will report the findings for the Taylor Community Needs Assessment.
The ticket deadline has passed. For questions, email info@greatertaylorfoundation. org.
Arbor Day
Saturday, Nov. 11 — From 9-11 a.m., Taylor Parks and Recreation is committed to the Tree City USA program to host an annual Arbor Day event in Taylor, Doak Park, 200 N. Doak St. Volunteers will plant trees at the local park to enrich Taylor’s beauty and environmental benefit. For more, call 512-309-6266 or email [email protected].
Dr. James Lee Dickey Day Saturday, Nov. 11 — From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Dickey Museum will host its annual Health Fair and Thanksgiving Feast of Sharing at the Fannie Robinson Park Pavillion and Dickey-Givens Center, 206 S.
Dolan St. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsors, volunteers and health and wellness vendors are welcome. For more, contact Jennifer Harris at 512-296-6109 or email [email protected].
Veterans Day Car Show
Saturday, Nov. 11 — From 2-8 p.m., the Hutto Co-Op District will host a classic car show outside of Top Notch Hamburgers to honor veterans of our nation, 420 US Highway 79, Hutto. There will be live music and family-friendly activities. Free retail and fundraiser space available. For more, email info@[email protected].
Community Thanksgiving Food Drive Sunday, Nov. 12 — From 4-5 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church will sponsor the Shepherd’s Heart community Thanksgiving food drive in the St.
Paul House parking lot entrance on Sixth St. Canned goods, dried food items and monetary donation are requested donations.
For more, contact Loretta Masters at 512-801-2767 or email rlscrtmasters@ gmail.com.
Hang with the Hippos
Wednesday, Nov. 15 — From 9:3011 a.m., Hutto Independent School District will host a tour of River Horse Academy, 203 College St. Attendees will have the chance to meet leadership personnel and see the hippos in their natural habitat.
Covert turns 25
Thursday, Nov. 16 — At 11:30 a.m., Covert Hutto will celebrate 25
years in business with a riboon cutting, 1200 US Highway 79 East, Hutto.
Music on Main
Thursday, Nov. 16 — At 7 p.m., Bogle Family Vineyard and Taylor Arts will host the alternative rock’n’roll band named The Octopus Project with Midnight Butterfly for Music on Main, Heritage Square, 400 Main St.
Stargazing party
Friday, Nov. 17 — From 7-8:30 p.m., there will be a Taylor Stargazing Party in the Taylor Regional Park North Soccer Field, enter at 210 Carlos G Parker and in the soccer field parking lot, drive as far north as you can. The event is co-hosted by three people/entities and offers thanks to surrounding areas for dimming their lights. Look out for the Taylor Stargazing Party calendar story.
Thanksgiving Meal Service Saturday, Nov. 18 — From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Zion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will provide a hot Thanksgiving meal for families at a drive or walk-up window outside of Zion Chapel, 612 E. Martin Luther King Jr. St. For more, call 512-365-5618 Monday or Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or visit their food pantry Monday 10 a.m. to noon or 5-7 pm.
Baseball Tournament
Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 — The Hutto Youth Baseball Softball Association will host a Strike Out Cancer Benefit tournament, Main field 100 Mager Lane and Holmstrom field 400 Park Avenue, Hutto. There is a $150 registration fee, must pay to secure a spot in the tournament. For more, contact [email protected] or tchooker89@ gmail.com.
Walk of Fame
Saturday, Jan. 27 — From 5-10 p.m., the Hutto Chamber of Commerce will put on a red carpet event at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the lower-level ball room, 3001 Kalahari Blvd. The event will honor outstanding businesses, organizations and citizens. Tickets are $125 per person and $1,250 for a table of 10. To be a sponsor, email marketing@huttochamber. com, dena@huttochamber.
com or call 512-759-4400.
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