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PRIDE AT THE PARK AND CARS ON THE SQUARE

If you’re in the mood to celebrate Pride, Kyle Market Days will be doing just that from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Mary Kyle Hartson Park, located at 101 S. Burleson Street. Peruse the local vendors while you enjoy some live music. There is also a playground for the kids and areas to take a seat and rest. If you fancy yourself a car enthusiast, Classic Rides on El Camino Real will be having an event showcasing vehicles of all kinds from classic cars to the latest models from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday on the square. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I used to drive a Corvette. It was hot pink and a convertible. It was also battery operated, and I was only five years old. Talk about a classic Barbie car from the 90s! We traversed miles of repeated back and forth laps on my driveway together. In addition to good car watching, Veterans Support Services will also be on site at the car show to assist veterans in finding the resources they need.

SUMMER CLOTHING SWAP

Two fun evening activities in the lineup for Friday night, starting with the Summer Clothing Swap at Roughhouse Brewing. Here’s your chance to trade out some of your good-condition summer pieces with friends within the community. Load up a bag of your best accessories, swimsuits, hats, shirts and sandals and bring them to Roughhouse at 6 p.m. In-season items are preferred and men’s clothing is welcome. You never know what unique treasures you might find, and anything left over will be donated.

After the clothing swap, head up to Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as part of their Movies in the Park series. The movie starts at sundown, so usually around 7 p.m. Personal food and coolers are allowed, as well as pets if they remain on a leash. This is a perfect opportunity to close the week alongside Star Lord and the rest of his rag-tag gang.

“Reaching for Grace” summary: After a vagrant upbringing, free-spirited Wren Atwood’s lifelong dream is coming true, with a little blue house to call her own. But when a hurricane hits the Texas coast, everything changes. Daugherty’s debut novel, “Outside of Grace,” was an Amazon Best Seller.
Book cover from Black Rose Writing

House plants purify the air of indoor environments, including workspaces and enclosed patios like the one above. A microbe found in the soil releases cytokines, which enable the human brain to produce serotonin.
Photos by Celeste Cook

Spaghetti squash seedlings sprout in a container kept on a kitchen cabinet.

MOVIES AND MUSIC

There’s an event tonight that combines two of my favorite things. There is a June Dive-in Movie at James Adkins Pool, located at 1100 West Center Street in Kyle. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. The movie selection is a cute one — Finding Dory. There will also be raffle prizes, outdoor games and family fun. Registration is required due to capacity limits. Adults pay $7 and $5 for kids. Attendees can register at TeamSideline.com/Kyle. My other event is also for today. Downtown San Marcos is hosting Make Music Day on the Hays County Historic Courthouse lawn, which is filled with events for the whole family. There is a baby and toddlers class at 9 a.m. There are violin and fiddle lessons for kids ages nine and older at 10 a.m. There is an open jam session from 12 to 3 p.m. Guitar lessons are at 3 p.m., instrumental workshops at 4 to 6 p.m. and an open jam finale at 6 p.m.

KEEP YOUR PETS OUT OF THE SHELTER

For those of you with pets of all shapes and sizes, PALS is hosting a low-cost Vaccine and Microchip Clinic at 215 W. San Antonio St. on June 22nd - no appointment needed! From 9 a.m.-12 p.m., you can ensure your best friend is taken care of and up to date on their essential vaccinations. Pets are a massive responsibility, and as a pet owner myself, I know it can be a challenge to find time or the opportunity to make sure you’ve checked all their boxes. Through PALS, it couldn’t be easier! Microchipping your pet goes a long way in terms of ensuring their safety, and helping out your local shelter. According to the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, 117 animals entered their shelter last week alone - do your part in making sure lost pets always find their way back home. In addition, protecting my puppy, Lucky, from potential illnesses through vaccinations is a priority that I’m glad to not have dismissed. Look out for the safety and security of your animals - PALS will be immensely grateful for your support! For more information on the “when” and “how” of this event, visit their Facebook page or website at preventalitter.com.