SEPTEMBER
Multiple Industry Job Fair When: Every third Wednesday; Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Who: Employers Hiring for Multiple Industries: Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Healthcare, IT, Retail, Skilled Trades, Customer Service, and More! This event is sponsored by Workforce Solutions—Rural Capital Area.
Where: San Marcos Public Library For more information, call Workforce Solutions - Rural Capital Area 512392-1291.
60+ Monthly Bingo When: Sept. 17, 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.
Participants are allowed to play 3 bingo cards each game. Registration is not required. You do not need to be a member of the Activity Center to attend. Come join the fun B-4, during, and after!
Info: Call 512-3938275.
Registration/Cost: Free
Vision Boards: the Finance Version!
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: More than a creative project: a tool for success! Make a vision
The Community Calendar continues on page 6 board, learn to budget, set financial goals, and leave with practical tools to build financial confidence and independence. All materials provided. Presenter: Lilian Urquidi. For adults ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Fight the Fall
When: Sept. 17, noon to 1 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center Who: Fyzical Therapy & Balance 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.
Info: 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. Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubbersoled shoes.
Registration/Cost: Registration is preferred but is not required. You can register for Fight the Fall by visiting www.sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adult tab, calling 512-393-8280 or stopping by the San Marcos Activity Center.
Puppet Show: Three Little Fishies When: Thursday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 19 at 10a.m. and 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join the Library puppeteers for a performance of a classic tale to delight young and old! For all ages.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
60+ Step by Step Painting
When: Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
Where: Dunbar Recreation Center Who: Sponsored by Brookdale San Marcos North What: We would like to invite you to join us for Stepby- Step Painting, Sponsored by Brookdale San Marcos North. Participants will be led by an art instructor who will take them step by step through the creation of their painting. All participants will be painting the same subject.
Info: This is a free event, and all supplies will be provided by Brookdale San Marcos North and San Marcos Parks and Recreation.
Registration/Cost: Registration is required and is limited to 38 people. Register by visiting www.sanmarcostx. gov/goparks and clicking on the Active Older Adults tab, calling 512-393-8280 or stopping by the San Marcos Activity Center. This program fills up fast and has people on a waitlist. If you register and are unable to come, please withdraw so others may attend.
Party in Your Park
When: Sept. 19, 5 - 8 p.m. Where: Children’s Park – 205 S CM Allen Pkwy FREE Heritage Association of San Marcos Treasure Sale When: Saturday, September 20th from 8am- 2pm Where: Charles S. Cock House Museum, 400 E Hopkins St San Marcos Info: Find previously loved treasures from San Marcos’ finest homes while supporting the Heritage Association of San Marcos!
Utility Assistance Sign-Up When: Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Who: Calling all Hays, Caldwell, and Blanco County Residents! Don’t be left in the dark! Sign up in person and let us help you pay your utility bills for the rest of 2025! Eligibility is based on income. Applications may take 6-8 weeks to process.
What to Bring: Photo ID of everyone 18 and older in the household, Birth Certificates of everyone in the household, All proof of income from August 23 Sept. 21 for anyone 18 and older (including Social Security Award letters for 2025), Current Electric and/or Gas bill.
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 7866 Info: Online application available at https://www.communityaction. com/utilityassistance
Credit Scores and You!
When: Monday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Understand the ins and outs of your credit score! Apollo Peschel presents.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Fyzical Therapy & Balance’s 1 year anniversary of Fight the Fall When: Sept. 24, 12 - 2 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: Think your balance is fine? Come find out for sure at our fun free “Balance Like a Flamingo” event. A simple check now could prevent a serious fall later. Let’s stand up (on one leg) for balance, health and each other. Let’s Fight The Fall together.
Info: * Take the Flamingo Test * Get Expert Tips on Vestibular Health & Fall Prevention * Balance Obstacle Course * Free Balance Screenings Balance Games & Prizes * Drink, Food, and Conversation Registration/Cost: Free
60+ Trivia Time
When: Sept. 24, 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.
Info: You will not have to download anything to your device. Play on any smart phone, tablet, or laptop, via a web browser.
Registration/Cost: Registration for Trivia time is not required.
Sewing 101
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Learn the parts of the sewing machine and make a beginner project.
All materials provided. Facilitator: Michelle Caldera. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
60+ SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo When: Sept. 25. Lunch Social will begin at 12:30 p.m. and Bingo will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center What: For each SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo meeting, participants will need to bring their own sack lunch to eat while socializing with friends before we play Bingo. Water and tea will be provided as well as bingo prizes.
Info: Call 512-393-8280.
Registration/Cost: Free
Lullaby Hour When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come cozy up for a musical medley with dreamy themes that will ease you into sleep! Begins with optional vocal warm-up and sing-along before shifting into restful receiving and ends with meditation and open relaxation time. Bring your own blanket to lie comfortably on the floor. Facilitators: Molly Abel and musician, Molly Hayes. For all ages. Parents must accompany children.
Info: Call 512-393-8200 ***
Altered Book Art + Zentangle
When: Monday, Sept. 29, 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. The small size allows for a work of art that can be completed in a relatively short period of time.
Instructor: Lana Daniel.
Alter a book and transform it into your creationphoto album, recipe book, journal—whatever you imagine! Instructor: Tanya Turley. All materials provided. Funded by St.
David’s Foundation, for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
