Community
Calendar October 2024
Life Long Learning — San Marcos Register Now!
LLL-smtx provides accessible no-cost/ low-cost experiences for San Marcos-area older adults to explore, question, learn, and engage with others. Visit www.
LLLsanmarcos.org for information about courses and events, including how to register. Come learn with us.
Sunday Crossword & Coffee
When: Every Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
What: Come solve a crossword with us on Sundays (and maybe a bonus wordle). Free event. We will have coffee/tea for purchase, or you can bring your own if you like!
Where Green Heron Bookshop, 504 Burleson
Friends of Trees Volunteer Opportunities
Friends of Trees needs your help at our 2024-2025 volunteer events! Instructions and tools are provided and activities vary by location. Fun for all abilities, civic groups and organizations. Please bring a reusable water bottle and wear clothes appropriate for working outside.
To view the locations and times of each event, visit this link: signupgenius.com/ go/409044fa8a92ca6f49-friends1#/
GriefShare
When: Aug. 19 - Nov. 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
What: GriefShare, a 14 week grief support group to offer help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. A practical Bible-based program open to all, regardless of faith affiliation. Where: First Baptist Church, 325 W.
McCarty Lane, San Marcos For more information and to register, visit griefshare.org or call 512-558-1012
Overeaters Anonymous meetings Overeaters Anonymous meets from 12 to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the First Lutheran Church, 130 W. Holland. For anyone with an eating disorder. Call Lynn (512740-8562) for more information.
Turtle Tuesdays
When: Every Tuesday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, What: Participants can interact with, feed and create enrichmentitems for the turtles who call the Discovery Center home. Food and supplies are provided, and no registration is required for this program.
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive Wild Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday with a different wildlife theme each month. This free, kid-focused program includes education through natural history items, a self-guided activity, thematic color sheet, craft and more. No registration is required for this come-and-go program. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
What: Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provided. New members are welcome. We had a great response from people that want to learn to play Mahjong. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough people to teach them. If you know how to play Mahjong and are interested in helping others learn to play, please join us for Game Day on Mondays. We have also been asked to see if there are people interested in playing Pinochle, Euchre, Backgammon, Canasta, and regular dominoes. If you have any questions, or would like to play any of these games, call 512-393-8275 or email to [email protected]. Registration for Game Day is no longer required.
Arrive on time to get in on a game!
Where: San Marcos Activity Center
Just Friends: LGBTQIA+ Book Club When: Sunday, Oct. 27, 4 - 5 p.m.
Who: Join us every 4th Sunday at 4 pm to discuss and celebrate queer books! Join us this month to discuss any LGBTQIA+ book written before 1980! Everyone ages 18+ is welcome!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Jewelry Club
When: Monday, Oct. 28, 4 to 6 p.m. Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join staff member Tristan and make a pair of memory earrings! All materials provided. Registration required. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Altered Book Art + Zentangle
When: Monday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Create an altered book or work on Zentangles in this combo class! A Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created by a collection of patterns. It is typically done on a 3.5' X 3.5 “paper” tile using a pencil and a black pen.
Instructor: Lana Daniel. Alter a book and transform it into your creation—a photo album, recipe book, journal—whatever you imagine! Instructor: Tanya Turley. All materials provided. Funded by St. David’s Foundation, for ages 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Understanding the U.S. Constitution When: Oct. 30, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join author and former TXST Professor Jo Snider for this 5-week session on the U.S. Constitution; a LifeLong Learning presentation. Recommended for adults; minors with an adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
How to Look at and Understand Great Art (Six-week Course) When: Wednesdays, Oct. 30, and Nov.
6,13,20 & 27 and Dec. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: By the end of our six-week examination of the DVD series,“Styles in Art” you will be on your way to connoisseur-ship...the ability to look at a work of art and know the era from which it came.
Presenter: Becky D. Reese Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Senior Expo
When: Oct. 31,10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street What: We hope you will join us for the Senior Expo – an event that takes place every two years and showcases local vendors that help our senior residents. Vendors for this event typically include assisted living and retirement communities, community and civic organizations, Medicare and Medicaid professionals, medical representatives, nursing and rehabilitation facilities, home health and hospice agencies, retail establishments, representatives from City of San Marcos departments and many more that serve the senior population.
November 2024
Dia de los Muertos Storytime
When: Nov. 1, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Sirena the Indigenous Mermaid will join us for a Dia de los Muertosthemed storytime. Enjoy stories, songs & fun on the Day of the Dead!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Theater for Adults: Explore Your Characters When: Nov. 2, 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Step out of your daily roles and discover your different characters!
In this playful theater class, we will use the tools of improv, character development, performance, and storytelling to give the characters within an opportunity to take center state. Participants will experience a theater process that enhances mental well-being. No prior theater experience required. Facilitator Ellen Geis.
Funded by St. David's Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Fly your Texas Flag to Honor Stephen F. Austin’s Birthday and to Honor DRT Founders Day When: Nov. 3 Where: at your home or business Who: all Texans Why: to honor The Father of Texas who brought more than 1200 American colonists to Texas.
When: Nov. 6 Who: DRT and SRT and CRT members Why: to honor Betty Ballinger and Hally Perry for organizing a Republic of Texas daughters organization.
Info: Sponsored by the Moon- McGehee Chapter, Daughters of The Republic of Texas, in keeping with our dedication to the preservation and education of Texas History.
Holiday Camp
Registration opens Nov. 4 for residents and Nov 18 for non-residents. Camp dates are Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 2, 3, 6 For information: secure.rec1.com/TX/san-marcostx/ catalog Diwali “The Festival of Lights” Storytime and Craft
When: Nov. 5, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Learn about Diwali and make a fun craft to take home at this storytime and craft hosted by Debangana Banerjee and Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA).
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Sales
When: Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Wednesday, Nov. 20, 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Support your library and get great deals on gently used books!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Philosophy Dialogues
When: Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: What Autistic People Can Teach Us About Love Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
How to Look at and Understand Great Art (Six-week Course) When: Wednesdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27 and Dec. 4, from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: By the end of our six-week examination of the DVD series, “Styles in Art,” you will be on your way to connoisseurship...the ability to look at a work of art and know the era and possibly the country from which it came. Join us as 'How to Look at and Understand Great Art' presents lessons on styles in art from the Renaissance to Modernism. Presenter: Becky D.
Reese. Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Mystery Book Club
When: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: November’s selection is Black Water Rising by Attica Locke. Recommended for adults; minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Queer Game Night
When: Wednesday, Nov. 6 & 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your favorite board game, trading card game (TCG) or tabletop game and come play in an inclusive, safe, and sober environment. For folx of the LGBTQIA+ community and all those who support and love them. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Texas Wine Jam 2024
When: Thursday, Nov. 7 What: Celebrate the best of wine in the Texas Hill Country. This year’s festival is bigger than ever with four days of fun, more food trucks, unique vendors and daily featured wineries.
Where: 214 Edmonds Ave in Johnson City Contact: [email protected]
Gardener’s Lunch Break
When: Thursday, Nov. 7, 12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Niki Lake, Discovery Center Specialist— Wildflowers for Spring Free Seeds and planting information Info: Call 512-393-8200
Lego Mania
When: Thursday, Nov. 7, 4 - 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Creative free-play with Lego-loving kids!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
CAF Veterans Day Dinner and Big Band Dance When: Nov. 9 What: Join us and celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom at the Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing in San Marcos. Enjoy swing dancing to authentic 1940s music surrounded by restored and functional WWII aircraft. It will be a memorable night you won't want to miss!
Info: hangardance.org/ Location: San Marcos Airport –1841 Airport Drive, Building 2249
Veteran’s Day Parade
When: Nov. 9 at10 a.m.
Where: Downtown San Marcos What: Call for entries! We are looking for Veteran groups, military organizations, civic clubs, bands, drill teams, public officials,equestrians, youth teams, classic vehicles and more to participate in the 2024 San Marcos Veterans Day Parade, Children ages 5 and older can also participate by decorating their bikes beginning at 9 a.m. on the Courthouse lawn. The Kiwanis Club will be on site with decorating materials and to escort participants into the parade around the courthouse. Preregistration is not required. For more information and to enter a parade float, visit the link above. The deadline for entries is Friday, Nov. 1 at 4 p.m.
