Calendar May 2024
GriefShare
When: Mondays, 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Lane What: 14-week video and discussion seminar offering support for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information and registration, go to griefshare.org or call 512-558-1012
Calling All Instrumentalists
Rehearsals reconvene for the Aquarena Springs Symphonic Band. The group will be reading new charts in preparation for spring and summer performances.
The community band is welcoming experienced wind and percussion players with high school experience and beyond.
No audition required, only a desire to play music.
Where: Weekly rehearsals are held at First Baptist Church, 325 W. McCarty Contact 512-212-6228 or email the band: aquarenaspringssymphonicband@gmail. com
Life Long Learning: Register Now!
San Marcos Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Life Long Learning of San Marcos is once again offering new Life Long Learning courses for the greater San Marcos area. The classes are primarily for those age 60 and above, but adults of any age are welcome to register. To REGISTER or for more information on the classes, please stop by the Activity Center at 501 East Hopkins, Call 512-393-8280 or visit sanmarcostx. gov/activeSMTX and search LLL for Life Long Learning courses. A minimum number of registrants is required for these classes to make.
Turtle Tuesdays
When: Every Tuesday, 10 - 11 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside What: Participants can interact with, feed and create enrichmentitems for the turtles who call the Discovery Center home. Food and supplies are provided, and no registration is required for this program.
Wild Wednesdays
When: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 5 p.m.
San Marcos Discovery Center, 430 Riverside Drive Wild Wednesdays will take place every Wednesday with a different wildlife theme each month. This free, kid-focused program includes education through natural history items, a self-guided activity, thematic color sheet, craft and more. No registration is required for this come-and-go program. FREE!
60+ Game Day
When: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays, 12:30 - 4 p.m.
What: Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provided. New members are welcome. We had a great response from people that want to learn to play Mahjong. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough people to teach them. If you know how to play Mahjong and are interested in helping others learn to play, please join us for Game Day on Mondays. We have also been asked to see if there are people interested in playing Pinochle, Euchre, Backgammon, Canasta, and regular dominoes. If you have any questions, or would like to play any of these games, call 512-393-8275 or email to [email protected]. Registration for Game Day is no longer required.
Make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game!
Where: San Marcos Activity Center
Call for Submissions for When the River Speaks Poetry Publication When: Ongoing Who: When the River Speaks is a new anthology of community poems and artwork, available free at the library. Want to submit your work?
Send poems, art, or questions to [email protected].
Everyone is invited to share the spirit of creativity!
Info: Call 512-393-8200 or [email protected]
Just Friends: LGBTQIA+ Book Club When: Sunday, May 26, 4 - 5 p.m.
Who: Join us every 4th Sunday at 4 p.m. to discuss and celebrate queer books! Join us this month to discuss any LGBTQIA+ book written before 1980! Everyone ages 18+ are welcome!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Memorial Day Ceremony
When: May 27, 10 a.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial, 450 E. Hopkins Street Active Balance
When: Tuesday, May 28, 12 - 1 p.m.
What: CHRISTUS HomeCare brings you our new balance class, Active Balance. Join us this month for a balance class that will improve your safety and decrease your risk of falls. This class is for those 60 and above, at all activity levels. It will improve your confidence, strength and flexibility while increasing mobility. Active Balance will be held on the Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month Where: San Marcos Activity Center.
Participants must wear loose, comfortable clothing & rubber-soled shoes.
Information: 512-393-8280.
Friends of the Library Pop-Up Sale When: Tuesday, May 28, 1 - 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Support your library and get great deals on gently used books!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Garabatos
When: Tuesday, May 28; and Thursday, May 30, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Release your inner artist using a variety of media and playful techniques to gain confidence, become more mindful, slow down, tune your observational and improvisational skills, and be more present. Bilingual. Funded by St. David's Foundation; 8 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Mindfulness Meditation
When: Wednesday, May 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Participants (all levels) will be introduced to different Mindfulness Meditation practices, including “sitting,” “standing,” and “lying.” Funded by St.
David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Gelli Painting
When: May 29; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come have fun and let loose!
Experiment with this wonderful way to create your own papers. Classes begin with a gentle stretch to get us all in the right frame of mind and promote a spirit of camaraderie and trust in a safe, non-judgmental space where process takes precedence over product. All materials provided. Funded by St. David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Caregiving Connections
When: May 30, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Caregiver support group.
Facilitator: Kathy Palmer. Funded by St. David’s Foundation; 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Drawing Class
When: Wednesday, May 29, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: This drawing class is for all skill levels. Instructor Matthew Jobson.
All materials provided. Funded by St. David’s Foundation; ages 18 & up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Big Rigs: Summer Reading Program Kickoff
When: Friday, May 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Grab your hard hat and firefighter’s helmet and rev up for summer with a truckload of fun for all ages! See vehicles of all shapes and sizes at the library for one morning only. Get up-close and hands-on with awesome trucks from City of San Marcos Public Works, Fire Department, Police Department, San Marcos Electric Utility, and more! And don’t forget to pick up a reading log, because you can win fantastic prizes for reading this summer. Adventure starts at your library with Big Rigs!
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
June 2024
Lore, Legends and Landmarks
When: Saturday, June 1 at 7:30 p.m.
What: Step into the supernatural world of San Marcos with our Lore, Legends & Landmarks Wine Walk Ghost Tour!
Join us for a night of spine-tingling storytelling, ancient lore and legendary tales as we explore the iconic landmarks of downtown San Marcos. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with mystery and intrigue.
Where: Starting at Wineaux, 314 E Hutchison for a tour around downtown. Information: [email protected]
TTRPG Club
When: Saturday, June 1 & 15, from 2 - 5:45 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join us for some tabletop role-
