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PRIDE Month is celebrated in June in honor of the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan.
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Answers to Go

San Marcos Public Library 625 E. Hopkins St.

Answers to Go

Q.What is PRIDE month? I heard there was a parade?

Exploring Nature

Hippos may look docile, but they’re one of the most deadly land animals on the planet. According to the guide, “They just bite you in two.”
Photo from Metro Creative

Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature: Wonderful Memories

I’ve done a lot of traveling in my time. All the states including Alaska and Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Africa, England, Ireland, Bermuda and South America all come to mind. Plus Australia and New Zealand.

Juneteenth 2023

Activist and historian Harvey Miller began Juneteenth celebrations in San Marcos in 1979.
Photo submitted by Dunbar Heritage Association

Juneteenth 2023

DHA to celebrate Freedom Day June 17 & 19

Community engagement with Gary Job Corps

Pictured are Gary Job Corps Cadets Jada Devereaux, Kierrah Pather, Bojak Hubbard, Emma Bennett, Joseph Morgan, Orlando Romero, Majura Abdallah, Instructor Capt. Preston Smith, Staff Member Heather Escalanta, Father Rafael Padilla-Valdez, and Jamaica Coordinator Virginia Martinez.

Community engagement with Gary Job Corps

Gary Job Corps student James Hobson and mobile phlebotomist David Nelson.
Photos submitted by Randolph Goodman, Gary Job Corps

Community engagement with Gary Job Corps

Community engagement with Gary Job Corps

“We are Blood”

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ART SQUARED

It is hard to choose where to go in San Marcos as there are so many events on tap, including the Texas Water Safari. But the artist in me would cry or sigh if I did not get to the Art Squared Arts Market presented by the San Marcos Art League on Saturday, June 10. This is a juried arts and fine crafts market for some of our most talented area artists. Time to go is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. so no excuses. But if you cannot go this weekend, there are markets planned throughout the summer. Head to the Price Center at 222 W. San Antonio St.

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FLOAT THOSE CARES AWAY

It’s the beginning of summer, and I would not be a true river rat if I didn’t recommend a float as the thing to do this weekend. My favorite float, when I’m not in a hurry, is the Texas State Tubes float on the San Marcos River that starts in Martindale. You park your car at the beginning of the float. It’s $28 if you need to rent a tube as well, which no self-respecting San Martian should need to do. It's $17 if you have your own tube, kids under 16 float free, cooler rental is $10 and cooler tube rental is $12. The shuttle will bring you back to your car at the end. This part of the river is a truly magnificent place, and in my younger days, was quite a wild time. Nothing beats the cool water on your bum, the warm sun on your face and a cold beer in your hand while you banter with friends and float all your cares away. Please, for the love of all things holy, do not forget your sunscreen–this float is not a short one. After this two to four hour float, depending on the strength of the current, one can become quite ravenous. I recommend going to the square afterwards and ordering a pizza at Valentino's to share with your pals.

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IT'S ALL FOR THE BIRDS

On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can catch me peeping things with wings at the Migratory Bird Day Festival. This yearly celebration features bird walks, music, games, activities and a bird obstacle course, all in the spirit of learning about the spectacular journeys some birds take each year. The festival will take place at the San Marcos Discovery Center located at 430 Riverside Dr. One of San Marcos’ hidden gems, the Discovery Center has themed gardens and lush nature trails in William and Eleanor Crook Park. The Migratory Bird Day Festival is part of a global effort to protect migratory bird species. This year’s theme is “Water: Sustaining Bird Life.” In keeping with that theme, after learning about birds, my husband and I will take our kayaks to Rio Vista Dam in order to better observe them along the riverbanks. Afterward, we will probably get lunch at Wow-wee’s Cafe, home of the XL Burrito, which is my husband’s current favorite.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

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

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The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band will perform on June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Price Center. Admission is free but save a spot.
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Symphony will perform

The Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band returns to the Price Center Thursday, June 15 at 6 p.m. with 'Mom, Pop & the Flag,' a representation of some of the many events happening this time of year.

Exploring Nature

Congratulations to Betty Williamson of San Marcos for her winning poem “Sweet Song Bird.”
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Exploring Nature

Exploring Nature: Blooms & Blossoms

I have an orchid plant with lovely purple blossoms which sits against a window in my living room. I have noticed hummingbirds flying up against the window outside and attempting to sip from the blossoms.

Wimberley Players announces 2023 Summer Outdoor Movies

“The Goonies” is a classic movie from 1985.

Wimberley Players announces 2023 Summer Outdoor Movies

Fun fact: The young actor Ke Huy Quan who played Data in “The Goonies” won an Oscar for his performance as Waymond Wang in “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”
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Wimberley Players announces 2023 Summer Outdoor Movies

The Wimberley Players will screen two movies the weekend of June 9 as part of its 2023 Summer Outdoor Movies series.

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