MAY Greens & Good Boys - Adoption Event and Profit Share | Friday, May 16, 11 a.m. to 2 pm.
Where: Fresco San Marcos What: Meet adoptable dogs and mention San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter at checkout. Fresco will donate a portion of your meal’s cost to support the shelter
Tabletop RPG Club | May 17, from 6 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join us for some tabletop role-playing games! Talk and play Dungeons and Dragons, Traveller, Battle Tech, and so much more!
Info: Call 512-3938200
Wildflower Suzuki Recital | May 17, from 2 – 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join the Wildflower Suzuki Studio for a violin, guitar, and piano recital.
Info: Call 512-3938200
Texture, Timbre, Relativity | May 19, from 10:30 – 11:45a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Texture, timbre
The Community Calendar continues on page 7 and relativity in music explained.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Renters’ Legal Aid: Free Legal Council for Tenant Complaints or Evictions | May 19, 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Attention Renters!
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.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Medicare 101 | May 21, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Kurt Schick for an informative presentation on Medicare.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Multiple Industry Job Fair | May 21, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Employers Hiring for Multiple Industries: Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, IT, Retail, Construction, Skilled Trades, Customer Service, AND MORE!
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Fight the Fall | May 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: FYZICAL Therapy & Balance What: Fall prevention is one of the cornerstones of Fyzical’s 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. Each class meeting will focus on static and dynamic balance, home safety, balance strategies, and education. Instructors will assess each person’s level of confidence and instruct in strengthening and strategies that are specific for balance and general stability.
Info: Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber-soled shoes.
Registration/Cost: Registration is preferred but is not required. You can register for Fight the Fall by visiting sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adult tab, calling 512-393-8280 or stopping by the San Marcos Activity Center.
60+ Monthly Bingo | May 21, 2 - 3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Will you be the next one to shout “BINGO?”
You’ll never know unless you join us for our monthly Bingo program at the San Marcos Activity Center.
Each month, we provide Bingo with great prizes and light refreshments.
Come join the fun B-4, during, and after. Participants are allowed to play three bingo cards each game.
Registration/Cost: FREE.
Registration is not required. You do not need to be a member of the Activity Center to attend.
Info: Call 512-393-8275.
60+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social | May 22, 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. Bring a friend, it will be a SMASH.
Info: Call 512-393-8280 Registration/Cost: $6/ person, which includes shoe rental and two games of bowling. RSVP to [email protected] or call 512-393-8275 so we can reserve enough lanes.
The $6 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event.
Mix, Mingle and Network: Chamber Mixer | Thursday, May 22, 4:30pm–6:30pm Where: Brookdale San Marcos South 1404 Wonder World Drive What: Visit with local business and civic leaders to connect and expand your network! This is a casual time to network out of the office and off the clock. Boost your business network and enjoy free food and drinks at the same time.
Info: SanMarcosTexas.com Registration/Cost: Chamber Mixers are free for Chamber members, but an RVSP is still requested.
Adult Anime Club | May 22, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join us for a community- led Adult Anime Club! Art, trivia, and snacks will be enjoyed as we watch and discuss Japanese and Chinese anime!
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Job Skill Fridays: Interview Practice | May 23, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Boost your confidence and ace your next job interview with our interactive workshop, designed to sharpen your interview skills through practical exercises and personalized feedback.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Artsy Fartsy Queer Qrafting | May 24, from 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: An opportunity for people within the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and their loved ones, to gather together and work on our crafting/art projects in a parallel play sort of way. Bring your own materials and interact with others at your comfort level. Just make sure to clean up after yourself.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Memorial Day Ceremony | May 26, 10 a.m.
Where: Hays County Veterans Memorial – 450 E. Hopkins What: Veterans and community members will recite the names of all Hays County Veterans who were Killed in Action since WWI. This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the dedication of the Hays County Veterans Memorial. Local Veteran organizations, the San Marcos High School Air Force FROTC, and the Aquarena Symphonic Band will be participating in the ceremony.
Summer Kick Off Week | Tuesday, May 27 – Friday, May 30
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Start your summer off with a blast! Get a prize when you pick up your first reading log, and then keep reading all summer long for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Get the whole family reading this summer! Reading logs will be available starting May 27, and the first day to turn logs in will be June 2. Also check out mysmpl.org for fun family pop-up events all week!
Info: Call 512-393-8200
60+ Super Senior Jeopardy | May 28, 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: What is a fun, trivia- based program offered at the San Marcos Activity Center 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. 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.
Registration/Cost: Registration is not required.
Pasta Cooking Class | May 30, 12 p.m.
Where: Wineaux, 314 E Hutchison St, San Marcos What: Join us for an unforgettable evening of hands-on pasta making, paired perfectly with Wineaux’s curated wine selection. Learn the art of crafting fresh pasta from scratch, guided by expert chefs, and savor the fruits of your labor with a glass in hand. Perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, or culinary adventurers.
Reserve your spot today!
Info: Wineauxwine@gmail. com or call 5124226878
JUNE Book Club | June 8, 2 p.m.
Where: Green Heron Bookshop, 504 Burleson What: Book Club featuring “God of the Woods” by Liz Moore - 2024 LOLLY Winner, A mystery involving the disappearance of a teen at summer camp in the 1970s Info: To sign up use this link or come see us in-person: https://square. link/u/9FjqCqD2
Summer Splash | June 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: Rio Vista Pool – 555 Cheatham Street What: Standard pool admission fees apply for all attendees; first 150 people, first-come, first-served. This month’s theme is movie night, featuring The Lego Movie.
Luau Dance for Adult with Disabilities | June 13, 7 - 9 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center – 501 E. Hopkins What: Get in the luau 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 512-393-8280.
Registration/Cost: Free
Dos Rios 5K Splash & Dash | June 21 Where: Cypress Bend Park, New Braunfels What: Join the fun at the 15th Annual Dos Rios 5K Splash & Dash in New Braunfels, Texas, on Saturday, June 21, at Cypress Bend Park.
This isn’t your typical 5K.
Choose from: A scenic Traditional 5K run Or the legendary Chute Challenge 5K, where the race ends with a tubing ride through the New Braunfels river chute.
Every registration includes a free day pass to the tube chute, and the event features unbeatable views, riverside trails, and awesome post-race vibes.
Registration: athleteguild. com/dosrios
