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 lowkey 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 10:30-11:15 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.
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 [email protected].
Covert turns 25
Thursday, Nov. 16 — At 11:30 a.m., Covert Hutto will celebrate 25 years in business with a ribbon cutting, 1200 US Highway 79 East, Hutto.
Adult Coed Softball
Thursday, Nov. 16 — From 6-8 p.m., Taylor Parks and Recreation will host an adult coed softball pickup game at Robinson Park, 968 Frank St. The team practices every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. until Dec. 14. Attendees must bring their own bats and gloves. Arrive 30 minutes before, the first game starts at 6 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Ian Davis at Taylor Parks and Recreation 512-309-6795, email [email protected] or visit https://www.ci.taylor. tx.us/FormCenter/.
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.
Christmas Shop and Sip
Saturday, Nov. 18 — From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Pecan Manor Bed and Breakfast will host an event open to the public, 819 Hackberry St. Shop for art, clothes, jewelry, etching, gifts, Duck gear and more Christmas-themed goodies. Sip on wine while strolling.
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.
Pizza Festival
Sunday, Nov. 19 — From noon to 5 p.m., Rockabilly Brewing and Jason Harrell will host a festival with three different pizza trucks, beer and live music later in the event, 1133 CR 137, Hutto. For more information, call 512-595-4288 or email [email protected].
Taylor’s Turkey Trot
Thursday, Nov. 23 — At 8:30 a.m., feel free to join the most laid-back turkey trot of the year at Bull Branch Park, 904 Dellinger Dr. The event started a few years ago with two siblings and now is open to the public, kids can bike the route and the host says, “This is a fun event only!” For more information, visit https://www.facebook. com/events/.
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 [email protected].
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, [email protected] or call 512-759-4400.
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