Calendar

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 9, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ Monthly Bingo - Canceled

July 9, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

Experience the thrill of winning and the joy of getting together with others! Each month we provide Bingo with great prizes, and light refreshments. Come join the fun B-4, during, and after! If you would like to play more games, please help us by bringing some prizes we can use. Thank you to everyone who has brought prizes. Location: San Marcos Activity Center from 2-3 PM. FREE! For more information, call 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ Duplicate Bridge - Canceled

July 10, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marcos club is a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), which has over 167,000 members who play duplicated bridge in 3200 clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. To find out more information about the Texas Capital Bridge Association, visit www.austinbridge.org or contact the local TCBA club director, Harry Ingham at 512-392-7612.

50+ Game Day Club - Canceled

July 13, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays! Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 PM. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game! Call Parks & Recreation at 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 14, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 16, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ SMASH Sack Lunch Social & Bingo - Canceled

July 16, 2020, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

Join us for our lunch program, SMASH Sack Lunch Social and Bingo! Each meeting, participants will need to bring their own sack lunch to eat while socializing with friends before we play Bingo. Beverages will be provided as well as bingo prizes and other goodies. Location: San Marcos Activity Center from 12-2 PM. FREE! For more information, call 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 17, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ Duplicate Bridge - Canceled

July 17, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marcos club is a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), which has over 167,000 members who play duplicated bridge in 3200 clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. To find out more information about the Texas Capital Bridge Association, visit www.austinbridge.org or contact the local TCBA club director, Harry Ingham at 512-392-7612.

50+ Game Day Club - Canceled

July 20, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays! Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 PM. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game! Call Parks & Recreation at 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 21, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

Brain Training with Aging is Cool, Sponsored by WellMed - Canceled

July 22, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

Aging is Cool believes that no matter how old you are, you can still learn, be healthy, have fun and make a difference in the world. Whether you just turned 50 or even 90 years old, it’s important to keep your brain healthy and active. Aging is Cool’s Stay Smart series brings together brain training, physical movements and memory techniques to help you maintain and improve mental functioning. Enjoy fun and challenging classes that will keep you mentally sharp no matter your age. We invite you to join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, July 22 from 2-3 PM at the San Marcos Activity Center. Brain Training is a Free event sponsored by WellMed.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 23, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ S.M.A.S.H. Bowling Social - Canceled

July 23, 2020, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 HWY 123, San Marcos, TX

San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a SMASH Bowling Social every month. These bowling events are for ages 50 + and will be held from 2-4 PM at Sunset Bowling Lanes, 1304 HWY 123, San Marcos, TX. The fee for this event is $5.00/ person and includes shoe rental and 2 games of bowling. We do ask that you RSVP to nriali@sanmarcostx.gov or call (512) 393-8275 so we can get a head count to reserve enough lanes. The $5.00 cost will be paid to Sunset Bowling on the day of the event. For more information, call 393-8400. WellMed has agreed to sponsor our Bowling Social every other month during the calendar year of 2020 beginning in February. They will sponsor our bowling social on February 20, April 16, June 25, August 20, October 15 and December 17, 2020! Join us for our bowling social during these months and enjoy 2 games of bowling at no cost to you!

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 24, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ Duplicate Bridge - Canceled

July 24, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marcos club is a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), which has over 167,000 members who play duplicated bridge in 3200 clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. To find out more information about the Texas Capital Bridge Association, visit www.austinbridge.org or contact the local TCBA club director, Harry Ingham at 512-392-7612.

50+ Game Day Club - Canceled

July 27, 2020, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

50+ San Marcos Game Day Club: Meets every Monday- except City Holidays! Join the San Marcos Game Day Club. This social club meets every Monday at the San Marcos Activity Center, Meeting Room 1, from 12:30-4 PM. Game materials for Bridge, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and 42 are provide. New members are welcome. Pre-Registration is required, same day registration is not allowed. Members, make sure you arrive on time to get in on a game! Call Parks & Recreation at 393-8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 28, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 30, 2020, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

Adult Pickleball Open Play - Canceled

July 31, 2020, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

Pickleball is tentatively scheduled to return in July with some modifications. We will update this page once we know how we will proceed. We have extended the hours for Adult Pickleball Open Play! It is now offered on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM– 12:00 Noon and 9:00 – 11:30 AM on Fridays, at the San Marcos Activity Center for ages 18 and up. We have six courts for Pickleball, which has allowed us to designate three courts as competitive courts and three courts as recreation courts. This has helped us accommodate our growing number of advanced and beginner level Pickleball players. Pickleball is free for Activity Center members. Nonmembers will be charged the daily use rate of $3.00 for residents and $4.00 for nonresidents. If you would like to learn more about the sport, you are welcome to attend a session to observe and give it a try, free of charge. For more information, call 512.393.8400.

50+ Duplicate Bridge - Canceled

July 31, 2020, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation has partnered with the Texas Capital Bridge Association to offer Duplicate Bridge every Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the San Marcos Activity Center. The San Marcos club is a member of the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL), which has over 167,000 members who play duplicated bridge in 3200 clubs across the United States, Canada and Mexico. To find out more information about the Texas Capital Bridge Association, visit www.austinbridge.org or contact the local TCBA club director, Harry Ingham at 512-392-7612.

Intro to Basic Watercolor Techniques

July 9, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM @ Online program via Zoom.

This course for adults will be an introduction to basic water color techniques presented by Michael Hannon. It will consists of four online sessions that will start with washes, the most characteristic technique for watercolor, including wet on dry and wet on wet techniques, then how dry brush techniques can be used with these, both before and after, especially to define details. We will cover some basic blotting and scratching and other special techniques, and then we will end by putting all of these together. Registration required. Information for joining the program via Zoom will be emailed to registrants.

Cool Math!

July 10, 2020, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Online sessions via Zoom.

Free one-on-one series of Zoom math sessions with a Texas State education student for children ages 4-11. This program will occur during both Texas State summer sessions. The first group will begin on Friday, June 5, but children will be added as long as openings are available. The second group will begin on Friday, July 10. Children can participate in both sessions. Families will be matched with a college student whose schedule fits theirs. To sign up, email Amy Velchoff at a_v612@txstate.edu

Cover Letter Basics Webinar

July 10, 2020, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ Online webinar via Zoom.

A cover letter is an important way to showcase how your unique combination of skills and experience meet the key requirements of the job description. Writing a cover letter to accompany your job application can help you to stand out in the minds of hiring managers and recruiters. It is your chance to show a clear link between your knowledge, experience and abilities and the needs of the employer. However, it does not have to be a time consuming process. Learn the basics of a winning cover letter from employment specialist and librarian Deborah Carter in this free webinar. Check our Facebook page for the link to the Zoom meeting on Friday morning.

Online Storytime with Miss Ashley

July 10, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Online program via Facebook

Join Miss Ashley for some fun with stories, songs, and puppets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SMPL's Storytime & Early Literacy Group on Facebook. Send a request to join the group today, so you don't miss out on any storytimes!

Online Collage Making Class

July 12, 2020, 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM @ Online program on Zoom.

Collage is the art of creating an image by assembling a range of materials on a two-dimensional surface. Local artist Cathy Sparks will guide you through the process of selecting materials to design a compelling composition that is meaningful to you. Pick up a Collage Packet (not required to participate) during Front Porch Pickup times, which includes magazine pages, images, and a glue stick. You can access this program via Zoom - Meeting ID# 253-389-8260 Password: 4weu8b

Online Collage Making Class

July 12, 2020, 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM @ Virtual program on Zoom.

Collage is the art of creating an image by assembling a range of materials on a two-dimensional surface. Local artist Cathy Sparks will guide you through the process of selecting materials to design a compelling composition that is meaningful to you. Pick up a Collage Packet (not required to participate) during Front Porch Pickup times, which includes magazine pages, images, and a glue stick. You can access this program via Zoom - Meeting ID# 253-389-8260 Password: 4weu8b

Spanish Class: Beginning Pronunciation & Vocabulary

July 13, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Monday night class will focus on learning vocabulary and practicing beginning conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 13th thru August 31st. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Summer Yoga Series: Principles of Alignment

July 15, 2020, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM @ Online program via Zoom.

In this 40-minute zoom class, Cindy von Miller, Professional Nurse and Yoga Therapist will teach principles of alignment that can be applied to all yoga poses and to everyday activities. Be prepared to stand and move. If you have a yoga block and strap have them handy. Handouts for this class are available at the library, or from cindy@yoga-and-health.org. Instruction for joining: 1. Go to https://zoom.us/ 2. Click "Join a Meeting" 3. Enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 253 389 8260 password: 4weu8b

Puppet Show! Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock

July 15, 2020, 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM @ Online program via Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages. Find it on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Spanish Class: Intermediate Conversation

July 15, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Wednesday night class will focus on practicing "intermediate" conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 15th thru August 26th. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Intro to Basic Watercolor Techniques

July 16, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM @ Online program via Zoom.

This course for adults will be an introduction to basic water color techniques presented by Michael Hannon. It will consists of four online sessions that will start with washes, the most characteristic technique for watercolor, including wet on dry and wet on wet techniques, then how dry brush techniques can be used with these, both before and after, especially to define details. We will cover some basic blotting and scratching and other special techniques, and then we will end by putting all of these together. Registration required. Information for joining the emailed to registrants.

Online Storytime with Miss Ashley

July 17, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Online program via Facebook

Join Miss Ashley for some fun with stories, songs, and puppets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SMPL's Storytime & Early Literacy Group on Facebook. Send a request to join the group today, so you don't miss out on any storytimes!

Books Make Math Magic!

July 20, 2020, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

Students from Texas State University’s Teacher Education program will host a fun-filled morning of math and literacy. These future teachers will read a variety of children’s stories, and then explore math concepts related to the story with kids. Adult guests are welcome to ask questions and learn strategies. This event is most appropriate for children ages 4-11. Sessions will run continuously, so you may join and leave at any time during the two hour event. Register is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom meeting.

Spanish Class: Beginning Pronunciation & Vocabulary

July 20, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Monday night class will focus on learning vocabulary and practicing beginning conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 13th thru August 31st. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Spanish Class: Intermediate Conversation

July 22, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Wednesday night class will focus on practicing "intermediate" conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 15th thru August 26th. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Intro to Basic Watercolor Techniques

July 23, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM @ Online program via Zoom.

This course for adults will be an introduction to basic water color techniques presented by Michael Hannon. It will consists of four online sessions that will start with washes, the most characteristic technique for watercolor, including wet on dry and wet on wet techniques, then how dry brush techniques can be used with these, both before and after, especially to define details. We will cover some basic blotting and scratching and other special techniques, and then we will end by putting all of these together. Registration required. Information for joining the emailed to registrants.

Online Storytime with Miss Ashley

July 24, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Online program via Facebook

Join Miss Ashley for some fun with stories, songs, and puppets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SMPL's Storytime & Early Literacy Group on Facebook. Send a request to join the group today, so you don't miss out on any storytimes!

Spanish Class: Beginning Pronunciation & Vocabulary

July 27, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Monday night class will focus on learning vocabulary and practicing beginning conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 13th thru August 31st. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Sound Therapy: Information and Exploration

July 29, 2020, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM @ Online program via Zoom.

Sound therapy is becoming widely accepted for relaxation and as a complimentary therapy to many western medicine treatments. This session will discuss the science and philosophy of sound therapy and what a typical sound therapy session might look like. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a 20 minute session during the presentation. Earbuds or headphones are recommended. Instruction for joining: 1. Go to https://zoom.us/ 2. Click "Join a Meeting" 3. Enter the Zoom Meeting ID: 253 389 8260 password: 4weu8b

Puppet Show! Brer Rabbit & Brer Fox

July 29, 2020, 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM @ Online program via Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages. Find it on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube!

Spanish Class: Intermediate Conversation

July 29, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online program via Zoom

This Wednesday night class will focus on practicing "intermediate" conversational Spanish. This class will occur weekly online via Zoom on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. beginning July 15th thru August 26th. Presented by Laura Currier. Registration required.

Intro to Basic Watercolor Techniques

July 30, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM @ Online program via Zoom.

This course for adults will be an introduction to basic water color techniques presented by Michael Hannon. It will consists of four online sessions that will start with washes, the most characteristic technique for watercolor, including wet on dry and wet on wet techniques, then how dry brush techniques can be used with these, both before and after, especially to define details. We will cover some basic blotting and scratching and other special techniques, and then we will end by putting all of these together. Registration required. Information for joining the emailed to registrants.

Online Storytime with Miss Ashley

July 31, 2020, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Online program via Facebook

Join Miss Ashley for some fun with stories, songs, and puppets every Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SMPL's Storytime & Early Literacy Group on Facebook. Send a request to join the group today, so you don't miss out on any storytimes!

Community Clean Up and Brush Drop Off

July 11, 2020, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Behind the Animal Shelter

San Marcos garbage customers can bring bulk waste, up to 5 passenger tires, TVs, household hazardous waste and brush. Residents need to wear a mask.

Main Street Advisory Board

July 15, 2020, All Day

Virtual. For more information, contact jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov.

Convention and Visitor Bureau Advisory Board Meeting

July 15, 2020, 11:30 AM

Virtual. Link to be determined. Contact dpardo@sanmarcostx.gov for more information.

Arts Commission Meeting

July 15, 2020, 5:30 PM

Virtual. A link to the meeting will be posted at www.sanmarcostx.gov/arts.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

July 16, 2020, 5:30 PM

Virtual (details pending). For more information, visit http://sanmarcostx.gov/2862/Parks-Recreation-Advisory-Board-VideosAr or contact jcase@sanmarcostx.gov.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

July 16, 2020, 5:45 PM @ City Hall

Alliance Regional Water Authority Board of Directors Meeting

July 22, 2020, 3:00 PM

Phone Conference. To join, call +1 903-405-2572 and enter Conference ID: 271 477 649#.

Virtual Community Workshop on Downtown Design

July 23, 2020, 6:00 PM

Virtual. The City of San Marcos is hosting a Virtual Community Workshop to seek input on updates to the downtown architectural design guidelines and standards. The interactive Virtual Workshop provides community members an opportunity to explore current and future ideas for downtown design. To register for the event and learn more about the project, please visit www.sanmarcostx.gov/downtowndesign.

San Marcos Public Housing Authority

July 28, 2020, 5:30 PM

Details pending. For more information, contact lana@smpha.org.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

July 28, 2020, 6:00 PM @ City Hall

Chamber’s State of the City

July 29, 2020, 11:00 AM

At various restaurants around San Marcos.

Downtown Walkabout

July 11, 2020, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What better way to experience San Marcos than to visit our historic downtown? Check out the local art & entertainment, take advantage of the discounts and specials, and enjoy and evening unique to SMTX. Please join us the Second Saturday of every month!

Neighborhood Commission Meeting

July 15, 2020, 6:00 PM @ Neighborhood Enhancement Conference Room

About the Neighborhood Commission http://sanmarcostx.gov/534/Neighborhood-Commission

Medina Apple Orchard Travel Group Trip - Canceled

July 20, 2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM @ San Marcos Activity Center

Pick your own apples and enjoy some apple pie and ice cream at the Medina Love Creek Orchard! We will be headed to Medina, Texas for some apple picking, food, and fun on Thursday, July 16, 2020. We will depart from the Activity Center at 8am and return around 4:30pm. Trip cost is $28 per person and includes orchard tour and sampling. Lunch at the Love Creek Café is on your own. Registration begins May 4, 2020 and ends June 26, 2020.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

July 16, 2020, 5:45 PM @ City Hall