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The San Marcos Daily Record suggestions for things to do in and around San Marcos

Going on to its third consecutive year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest is an independently- owned festival that takes place in the heart of San Marcos during the city’s pride celebration. This year, the festival will take place starting on Sept. 9 and will feature LGBTQ+ live bands, drag performers and DJ/Producers from all over Texas. Also for the first year, Loud & Proud Pride Fest will bring in nationally known acts, including Moore Kismet.

Dear Readers, In my previous column, I roared about the characteristics of being a Leo and the traits that define our wonderfulness as we celebrate our birthday month. I'm still going strong with revelry. But this week, as I turned another year older and the Perseid Meteor Shower sent shooting stars across the night sky, I found myself feeling rather juxtaposed — pondering the significance of what really matters and what simply does not.

On an average day, a trip to Kyle from San Marcos might take thirty minutes. In a half an hour, a parent can make a quick evening meal or a family can watch one episode of their favorite TV show. In the grand scheme of things, thirty minutes might seem inconsequential, but in certain regards, it can make all the difference in the world.

Wheel-N-Deals Square Dance Club will host an Open House Party on Sept. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. where attendees will receive an introduction to square dancing.

For seven years, Pastor James Jacobs has led the charge in donating shoes for the children of Hays County prior to the start of the new school year. This year’s event featured a donation of shoes and coloring books for school children, fellowship with city leaders and sausage wraps with chips. Thanks to the donations, these students will be starting the school year with new shoes.

It has been a long time since I spotted a blue jay on my property. At one time it was a frequent visitor.

Roughhouse Brewing

Organizers of the 2nd Annual Variety Show benefiting the Price Center, which is slated to take place on Thurs, Sept. 21 from 6-9 p.m., have set two separate dates for individual performers and acts to audition. The first of the two sessions is set for Wed., Aug. 30 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The second audition will be held Sat., Sept. 2 from 10 am. – noon. The auditions are open to anyone wanting to display their talents. Each act will be given 10 -20 minutes for their audition and the finished act needs to fit within a 7–9-minute window. Interested parties are asked to email Anna Broome at [email protected] .

New law takes effect Sept. 1 targeting drunk drivers who kill parents of young children