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Cape’s Dam Open House & Survey
When: April 22, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center, Rooms 1 & 2, 501 E.
Hopkins Street Who: City of San Marcos What: English Survey: https://www. surveymonkey. com/r/39GFBYQ Spanish Survey: https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/ L7LMH7R Surveys close May 1 The City of San Marcos, in collaboration with Hays County, is developing potential design concepts for the Cape’s Dam area for a future presentation to the San Marcos City Council. The design concepts may include rehabilitating the existing structure, modifying it, or removing it. In addition, consideration will be given to adjustments to access and site safety to the dam and the surrounding area. Registration/Cost: free
Resumes Made Easy
When: Thursdays, from 1 - 2 p.m.
What: Are you job hunting, but need help with your resume? Learn how to create a resume, update the one you have, or have your resume reviewed by a librarian. No resume? Bring your employment and education history.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512.393.8200
Caregiving Connections
When: Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library What: Caregiver support group. Facilitator: Kathy Palmer. Funded by St. David’s Foundation. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512.393.8200
Party in your Park
When: April 24, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Kenneth M.
Copeland Memorial Park, 401 Cottonwood Parkway Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Party in your Park takes place four times a year at a different neighborhood park! Join us as we play games, listen to music, make new friends and enjoy snacks and refreshments.
Registration/Cost: free
Prom Dance for Adults with Disabilities
When: April 24, 7-9 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Sign up to volunteer at: signup.com/ go/CefunrS Adults with disabilities, you are invited to join us at our themed dance parties with DJ music, door prizes, and fun!
Admission is free and these events are held throughout the year at the San Marcos Activity Center from 7-9pm.
Concession items such as soda, candy, cookies, and chips are $1 each. Participants that require assistance must be accompanied by an assistant.
Info: Please call 512393-8280 for more informatio Registration/Cost: free
Just for Fun Parade
When: April 25, lineup at 10 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Where: Starts at 110 E.
Martin Luther King Dr.
What: The Just for Fun Parade will be celebrating its 49th year.
Info: @justforfunparade or facebook. com/profile. php?id=10007136586 6520 Registration/Cost: free
Homicium Romanis Murder Mystery
When: April 25, 6:30-9 p.m.
Where: Wineaux’s, 314 E. Hutchison St.
Who: Wineaux’s What: A Celebration Turns Deadly, But This Murder Could Bring Rome To Its Knees… The year is 176 AD.
Emperor Marcus Aurelius has returned to Rome, victorious from the front lines, to host a grand celebration in honour of his daughter Lucilla’s birthday—and to finalize a political marriage between his son, Commodus, and noblewoman Drusa Clovius. But when Drusa is found murdered before the engagement is made official, the joyous occasion turns into chaos.
Info: 512-422-6878 Registration/Cost: $40, www.wineaux.bar
Creative Accountability Club
When: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26 at 2-3 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Makerspace (139A) Who: Ellen Rebecca Geis What: Are you a creative who struggles?
Come learn proven methods for creative project management, overcoming the inner critic, and reaching your creative goals.
Coaching and discussion format.
Info: Call 512.393.8200 Registration/Cost: free
Tax Aide
When: Mondays, 9:30 a.m - 5 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library What: Trained volunteers from AARP prepare individual tax returns for free by appointment at the library starting in February. To register go to: https:// www.aarp.org/money/ taxes/aarp_taxaide/ locations.html or call the library.
Room: Meeting Room A
Yoga Monday Night Reset
When: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library What: Join yoga teacher E.D. Watson for a chill, relaxing yoga practice. Bring a mat and any props you like to use.
Info: Call 512.393.8200
Cover Letters Made Easy
When: Mondays from 9-10 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Conference Room (128) What: Market yourself and gain an edge in today’s job market by learning how to write an effective cover letter. We will discuss the components of a cover letter, review proper formatting, and determine what content to include and what to leave out.
Info: Call 512.393.8200 Registration/Cost: free
Overeaters Anonymous
When: Tuesdays 12-1 p.m.
Where: First Lutheran Church, 130 W. Holland St.
What: Overeaters Anonymous Info: For those with a problem with food or body image Registration/Cost: free
Al-anon
When: Tuesdays 12:301:30 p.m.
Where: United Campus Ministry, 510 N.
Guadalupe St.
What: Al-anon Info: A fellowship for friends and families of alcoholics Registration/Cost: free
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San Marcos Home Tour
When: May 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Who: Heritage Association of San Marcos What: Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a festive San Marcos Home Tour featuring six historic homes, a signature cocktail at check-in (1132 Belvin St), and a champagne toast.
Enjoy a picnic-style lunch at Moore Manor, live bluegrass by Spoke Hollow String Band (11:30–2), complimentary hot dogs by Boy Scout Troop 18, and lemonade by Damron Group Realtors.
Info: HeritageSanMarcos. org Registration/Cost: $30 in advance, $35 day of
Mini & Me Tea
When: May 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Pauline Espinosa Community Hall, 170 Charles Austin Drive Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Young ladies and the influential women in their lives are invited to join us for a morning tea party.
Registration includes refreshments, snacks, activities, and a keepsake photo! Please make sure to register each person attending the event. This City-sponsored event will be free to park for all attending. There is no need to approach the kiosk and no citations will be issued during the event.
Registration/Cost: $6 per person, beginning April 1 on the Parks and Rec registration website
Cottage Kitchen Luncheon
When: May 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Charles S.
Cock House, 400 E.
Hopkins St Who: Heritage Association of San Marcos What: Cottage Kitchen Luncheon. The March luncheon is hosted by Corridor Title - San Marcos, and the menu will feature Palmer’s Shepherd’s Pie with a salad and a roll. There will also be delicious homemade desserts.
Info: Lunches hosted by local businesses and organizations Registration/Cost: $10 per person
Migratory Bird Day Festival
When: May 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Celebrate birds during this fun, interactive festival for the whole family. A live bird “meet and greet,” bird walks, live music, games, partner booths, crafts, activities and a migratory bird obstacle course are a few of the things we have in store for you. This festival is part of a global effort to further migratory bird conservation around the globe by creating a worldwide campaign organized around the planet’s major migratory bird corridors. Learn more on our event Story-Map.
Info: free
Party in your Park – Celebrating National Kids to Parks Day!
When: May 15, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Jaycees Park, 1907 Lancaster Street Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: Party in your Park takes place four times a year at a different neighborhood park! Join us as we play games, listen to music, make new friends and enjoy snacks and refreshments.
Info: free
Deadline for Senior Volunteer Award Nominations
When: May 15, 2026, 5 p.m.
Who: San Marcos Parks and Recreation What: The Outstanding Senior Citizen Volunteer Award was established in 2017 by the San Marcos Senior Citizen Advisory Board as a way to recognize and honor a senior citizen whose volunteer efforts have made San Marcos a better place in which to live. The San Marcos Senior Citizen Advisory Board will serve as the Selection Committee and will consider such elements as the nominee’s record of service (i.e. volunteer activities, site of service, years having served, and the impact of the activities on the community.
Info: Link to website and nomination form: www.sanmarcostx. gov/seniorvolunteeraward; paper copies available at the Activity Center
Dirt Dauber Festival
When: May 16 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and May 17 from 12-5 p.m.
Where: Eye of the Dog Art Center, 405 Valley View West Rd.
Who: Eye of the Dog Art Center What: A celebration of clay and art in Texas with 70 clay artists selling work and giving live demonstrations.
Info: eyeofthedogartcenter. com Registration/Cost: free
The Parkinson’s Journey
When: Third Wednesdays of the month Where: First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane Who: Dr. Abel Galaviz What: Let’s go through this journey together and share strategies on how to cope wih Parkinson’s. We invite you to attend our meeting.
Info: [email protected] Registration/Cost: free
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 25, 10 a.m.
Where: Hays County Veterans Memorial, 450 E. Hopkins Who: San Marcos 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 22nd Anniversary of the dedication of the Hays County Veterans Memorial.
Local Veteran organizations, the San Marcos High School Air Force ROTC, and the Aquarena Symphonic Band will be participating in the ceremony.
Registration/Cost: free
