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“If you want to bring peace to the whole world, go home and love your family.” — Mother Teresa When I was a little girl, I asked my mother why we cannot have world peace. She explained it’s because I was not even able to keep peace between me and my brother.

The Taylor Press had an opportunity for anyone to color in images of figures in local or national black history during February. People could bring in their finished works into the Taylor Press office and have them displayed on the lobby wall. A new coloring opportunity can be found on page 8B.

Taylor Middle School’s band, led by head band director Brianna Perry, traveled to Bastrop this past week for the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation. The wind ensemble and symphonic bands both earned superior ratings on their performances. The ensemble band won sweepstakes as well. Facebook / Taylor ISD

Beth Butler leads the Thrall High School Tiger Band at the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading evaluation on Wednesday, March 2. The band, which includes assistant director Bana Estes, brought home the sweepstakes trophy and all superior ratings. Many of the musicians participated in other activities on the same day, such as reading to elementary kids for Read Across America, golf, regional powerlifting, tennis and track. Facebook / Thrall Independent School District

On Saturday, Feb. 26, the Assistance League of Georgetown funded a shopping trip for 100 Taylor students. Each student could select $100 worth of clothing from the Georgetown Walmart. The Assistance League project is called Operation School Bell. Pictured in the photo are back, Shane Wagner, Granger ISD; Mary Beth Wagner, Granger ISD; John Matthews, and Taylor ISD Family Support; and front, Sandra Leonte and Linda Ledbetter of the Georgetown Assistance League. Courtesy photo

Kyle Popove leads Granger ISD’s concert band with a performance in front of Granger Elementary School students Feb. 28. The band then traveled to Bastrop the next day to perform in the University Interscholastic League concert and sightreading competition. Granger won sweepstakes in both events. Facebook / Granger ISD

The Hutto Women’s Alliance (HWA) has several big events and opportunities for involvement coming up, and the organization wants to make sure you have all of the details to be as involved as you want.

HERITAGE SQUARE FARMERS MARKET The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

The Rotary Club of Taylor heard from Marge Tripp during the Rotary meeting at Sirloin Stockade in Taylor March 3. Tripp talked about a Rotary project in India. Taylor’s Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St. Courtesy photo

If parents of young children need to find something for their kids to do during spring break, the Taylor Public Library has a few options. On Monday, March 14, the movie “Toy Story” will be shown at 2 p.m.

Are you interested in learning more about which plants do well in this area? The Green Thumbs Up Gardening Program is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

On March 8, United Seniors of Taylor Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization will meet, at 9:30 a.m. at the Tripp Center, located at 1517C McLain St.