Calendar June 2024
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]
Summer in the Park Concert Series FREE music in the park every Thursday in the summer beginning June 6 - August 8. Click the link in the title for the fullsummer lineup!
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park, 206 N CM Allen Rainout site: San Marcos Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins Street
Watercolor is Back!
When: Mondays, June 24, and Wednesday, June 26, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Come learn how to watercolor with Maryfer! Participants (all levels) will be guided through a watercolor painting each session. Each session will feature a different theme. All materials provided.
Funded by St. David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Themes in June: 24: Still-Life: Leaf 26: Landscape: Mountains Info: Call 512-393-8200
Yoga: Monday Night Reset
When: Monday, June 24, 7 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: 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
Quilting: Nine Patch Lap or Baby Blanket!
When: Tuesday, June 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Jo Snider and learn how to quilt a small blanket! Participants will pick their fabric packet to make a Nine Patch lap or baby blanket! All materials provided. Funded by St.
David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Registration required.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Just Friends: LGBTQIA+ Book Club When: Sunday, June 23, 4 - 5 p.m., Who: Join us every 4th Sunday at 4 p.m. to discuss and celebrate queer books!
Everyone ages 18+ is welcome!
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
Dumpling Wrapping Lesson
When: Monday, June 24 at 1 p.m..
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Learn how to wrap dumplings at this interactive program hosted by Asian Family Support Services of Austin. Registration required.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Jewelry Club
When: Monday, June 24, 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join staff member, Tristan, and come make jewelry. Registration required.
All materials provided. For ages 18 and up. Info: Call 512-393-8200
Altered Book Art
When: Monday, June 24, 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Altered book art is the practice of using a book as the basis for an art piece or journal. Only found books past their prime will be used in this session—no public library books. Instructor Tanya Turley will lead this informative and interactive altered book art session. All materials provided; however, you may bring items to add to your book. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
ENG-Aging Series When: Tuesday, June 25, 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join Kathy Palmer, Aging and Care Consultant, for tips and tricks to maintain a physically and mentally active lifestyle as you age. Funded by St. David’s Foundation; for ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Sirena and Friends: Children’s Bilingual Story Hour
When: Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m..
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Join us in a Spanish/bilingual story hour featuring Sirena, the indigenous mermaid. Get crafty with a take-home craft workshop and explore meaningful traditions with this engaging experience. Sirena will guide us through a fascinating journey filled with stories and hands-on activities.
Info: Call 512-393-8200.
Movies In Your Park
Tuesdays in the summer beginning June 25 (locations vary) Pre-movie activities begin at 7:30 p.m.; movie begins around 8:45 p.m.
(dependent on sunset) Where: Rio Vista Pool, 555 Cheatham FREE!
Active Balance
When: June 25, 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.
Where: San Marcos Activity Center.
Participants need to wear loose, comfortable clothing with rubber-soled shoes. For more information, call 512393-8280.
Mindfulness Meditation
When: June 26, 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; 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
Queer Game Night
When: June 26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Who: Bring your favorite board game, trading card game (TCG), or tabletop game and come play in an inclusive, safe, and sober environment. For folx of the LGBTQIA+ community and all those who support and love them. For ages 18 and up.
Info: Call 512-393-8200
1 Million Cups SMTX
When: Wednesday, June 26, 2023, 9 10 a.m.
Who: Free, monthly educational program designed to engage, connect, and support local entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Where: San Marcos Public Library Info: Call 512-393-8200
