APRIL Who Lives In My House? A Collage Workshop | April 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Price Center What: Join local artists Margaret Adie and Karen Cross as they help you transform little wooden houses into expressions of yourself through collage.
Info: Wooden houses, glue, and tissue paper will be provided. Bring scissors and extra collage materials to make it yours.
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
Registration: Seating is limited. RSVP required.
Please call 512-3922900 or email info@price-center.org to reserve your space.
Multiple Industry Job Fair | Wednesday, April 16, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Who: Employers Hiring for Multiple Industries: Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, IT, Retail, Construction, Skilled Trades, Customer Service, AND MORE! This event is sponsored by Workforce Solutions— Rural Capital Area.
For more information, call 512-392-1291.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-3938200 Room: Meeting Room A
The Community Calendar continues on page 7 Fight the Fall | April 16, 12 - 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Welcome to Fyzical Therapy & Balance’s Fight the Fall, balance and fall prevention class. Balance is in their name, and they specialize in it. At FYZICAL, fall prevention is one of the cornerstones of their mission. Their clinics across the country join together to “Fight the Fall” by spreading awareness of the danger of falls and how falls can be prevented.
Registration: Visit sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and click on the Active Older Adult tab, call 512-3938280 or stop by the San Marcos Activity Center.
60+ Trivia Time | April 16, 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: We are looking for trivia buffs ages 60 and above to join us for 60+ Trivia Time, a pub style trivia game at the San Marcos Activity Center!
This monthly event will include participants answering multiple choice questions on a variety of topics through Trivia Nerd, a web based, trivia hosting platform. A mobile device, such as a smart phone, a tablet, or laptop computer, is required to play 60+Trivia Time. The questions and possible answers will be projected onto a screen and will also be displayed on the player’s device.
Each participant will use their device to select their answers. Trivia Nerd will keep track of individual scores. Points are awarded for correct answers, and additional points are awarded to players that answer the questions the fastest. The topics for each round are chosen by the host. Registration for Trivia time is not required. You will not have to download anything to your device.
Play on any smart phone, tablet, or laptop, via a web browser.
Philosophy Dialogues | Wednesday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Texas State University Department of Philosophy presents: Public Reading & Discussion: MLK’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail Moderators: Greg Moses & Dwonna Goldstone - Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Room: Meeting Room A
Young Professionals Networking Mixer | Thursday, April 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Industry, 110 E Martin Luther King Dr, San Marcos Who: Sponsored by Arden 231 Apartments What: For those under 45 who work in the San Marcos area, this event is a great way to unwind after work, enjoy drinks and food, and grow your professional network.
We’ll also have some exciting door prizes up for grabs, and if you’d like to promote your business, feel free to bring a prize of your own to share.
Info: facebook.com/ smyoungpros RSVP: bit.ly/SMTX-YP
Farmer Fred’s Garden Spring Carnival | April 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: City Park, 170 Charles Austin Drive What: FREE! It’s time to Ring in the Spring! Join us for an evening filled with carnival games, bunny photos, egg races, and more. For more information, visit sanmarcostx. gov/farmerfred.
Earth Day San Marcos | April 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The Meadows Center What: This free community- wide, family-friendly event is your chance to celebrate our local natural resources and connect with nature. There will be a variety of hands-on educational activities for people of all ages, as well as live performances and demonstrations. You won’t want to miss the chance to interact with eco-friendly exhibitors and vendors who will showcase an array of environmental and sustainability-related topics.
Info: meadowscenter.txst. edu/education/earth-day. html
Renters’ Legal Aid: Free Legal Council for Tenants | Monday, April 21, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Who: Meet with Austin Tenants Council representatives and receive free counseling, mediation services to settle conflicts, eviction protection, and many other kinds of assistance. No registration required.
Si es un inquilino que tiene problemas con el propietario, el Austin Tenants Council (ATC) está aquí para ayudarlo. Únase a ATC en la biblioteca para obtener más información sobre los diversos servicios que ATC puede brindarle para proteger sus derechos como inquilino.
Where: San Marcos Public Library, Multipurpose Room Info: Call 512-393-8200 60+ Super Senior Jeopardy | April 23, 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: What is a fun, trivia- based program offered to those 60 and above? If you answered Super Senior “Jeopardy,” you would be correct. This group social will include playing a “Jeopardy like” trivia game from JeopardyLabs.com.
Participants will take turns choosing the category and amount of the question.
Each participant will have the opportunity to answer each question. For every correct answer, participants will be awarded the “amount” of the question.
For every incorrect answer, the “amount” of the question will be deducted from the participant’s score.
Points are not awarded or deducted for unanswered questions.
Info: Call 512-393-8280 Registration/Cost: Registration is not required.
Super Senior Jeopardy and JeopardyLabs.com is not affiliated with Jeopardy! or Sony Pictures Digital Inc.
Jeopardy! is a registered trademark of Sony Pictures.
Philosophy Dialogues | Wednesday, April 23, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Texas State University Department of Philosophy presents: Ogoni Justice, Moderator: Sarah Stanaland - Recommended for adults; minors should be accompanied by a participating adult.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Room: Meeting Room A
Puppet Show: The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Thursday, April 24, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Friday, April 25, 10 and 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join the library puppeteers for a beloved spring story. For all ages!
Info: Call 512-393-8200 Room: Meeting Room B
60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social | April 24, 2 - 4 p.m.
Where: Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 Hwy 123 What: The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a Bowling Social each month.
Info: Call 512-393-8280 Registration/Cost: RSVP to nriali@sanmarcostx. gov or call 512-393-8275 so organizers can reserve enough lanes. The fee for this event is $6/person, which includes shoe rental and 2 games of bowling.
Prom Dance for Adults with Disabilities | April 25, 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins What: Get in the prom season spirit with us at this fun dance event. Concessions are $1 and there will be DJ music and door prizes.
Participants must be 18 years or older and those that require assistance must be accompanied by an assistant. For more information, call 512-3938280.
Coffee & Commerce | April 25, 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Where: Arden Apartments, 231 Windsor Blvd.
Who: San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce What: Fuel your morning with networking, coffee, and community. Enjoy coffee and breakfast treats as you make connections with local professionals.
Bring plenty of business cards to share while you network. After the event, members will receive an email with a copy of everyone’s cards.
Info: SanMarcosTexas.com Registration/Cost: Coffee & Commerce is free for Chamber members, but an RVSP is still requested for space planning. Business representatives who are not already members of the San Marcos Chamber are WELCOME to attend up to two times before joining, to experience the benefit of these networking events. There is a fee of $20 per person for Non-Members with advance registration ($25 at the door).
Baby Day | Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Presented by Community Action of Central Texas and the First Three Years, this event is for children ages 0-3 and their caregivers. It is a unique opportunity for families to learn fun, new ways to engage with their littles and learn about community resources. Join us for hands-on activities and lots of play!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Room: Meeting Room A & Children’s Area
Piano Recital - Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos | Sunday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join students from Centro Cultural Hispano de San Marcos for an afternoon of piano music!
For all ages!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
