UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Square Farmers Market
The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Square, 400 N. Main St. in Taylor. For updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/heritagesquarefarmersmarket.
Third Thursday
Every third Thursday of each month, Taylor’s downtown businesses will be open past 5 until 8 p.m. and offer in-store specials, live music, door prizes and other activities. The event is designed to encourage residents to shop locally and become familiar with the shops in the downtown area.
COVID-19 & Flu Vaccines
The Williamson County and Cities Health District will have a walk-in clinic for COVID-19 and flu vaccinations every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Taylor building is located at 115 W. 6th St., one block from Main Street north of downtown Taylor. For more information, email [email protected].
Tax Assistance
The Taylor Public Library, 801 Vance St., is hosting two tax assistance programs free of charge.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will be on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. VITA takes walk-ins only. No reservations required.
AARP Tax Assistance will be available Wednesdays noon to 4 p.m., but online reservations are required for this service.
For more information, visit http://www.taylortx.gov/25/ library.
BBQ fundraiser
Saturday, April 2 — To help victims of the Granger-area tornado, the Great Granger Tornado Relief BBQ Plate Fundraiser will be from noon to 5 p.m. at the Cotton Country Club, 212 E. Davilla St. in Granger. There will be live music as well. Plates will be $10, although those most affected by the storm can come for a complimentary meal.
Pet adoption
Saturday, April 2 — The National Honor Society chapter of Legacy Early College High School is sponsoring a pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Heritage Square Farmers Market. Dog adoption fees are $80. Cat adoptions are $40, which include spay and neuter, rabies vaccination and a microchip.
Vegetable growers
Wednesday, April 6 — The Williamson County AgriLife Extension Service will offer a vegetable growers conference from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the SPJST Hall, 5025 FM 619 in Taylor. Pre-registration is required at https://williamson. agrilife.org/events. The program is $10.
Golf tourney
Friday, April 8 — The Rotary Club of Taylor will host a golf tournament with a tee time of noon. The tournament will be held at the Mustang Creek Country Club in Taylor. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ TaylorRotaryClub76574.
Bicycle blessing
Sunday, April 9 — Area bicyclists can get their two-wheel vehicles blessed at New Sweden Lutheran Church, 12809 New Sweden Cburch Road in Manor, at 10:30 a.m.
Food drive
Sunday, April 10 — A Psalm Sunday Community Food Drive will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church parking lot, 401 West Seventh Street in Taylor. The food drive will benefit Shepherd’s Heart Food Pantry and Community Ministries.
Plant swap
Sunday, April 23 — The Friends of the Taylor Public Library will host a plant swap at the library, 801 Vance St. in Taylor. People can bring plants at 10 a.m., and swapping will be from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is free, and all children will get a free plant. There will be master gardeners throughout the day, along with informal gardening advice circles.
5K, 10K, more
April 30-May 1 — The Hippo Stampede will be a virtual race with proceeds benefitting Hutto community scholarships. To register, visit bit.ly/hippostampede22. For more information, including how to be a sponsor, email [email protected]
Do you have a public event coming up in the next two months? If you would like for your happening to be included here, email your event to [email protected] or mail/bring it to our office at 211 W. Third St, Taylor, TX 76574.
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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS
KIWANIS CLUB
• Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor.
ROTARY CLUB
• Meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor.
LIONS CLUB • Meets every Friday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.
• Meets every Friday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. in Taylor.
Are we missing your civic organization? Submit your group’s info to [email protected] or by calling 512-352-8535.
