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50+ Game Day Club

November 18, 2019, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ 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

November 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

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. 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. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. 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) 393-8275.

Finding Balance

November 19, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Activity Center

Don’t miss this great monthly program brought to you by the City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation in coordination with our new sponsor, Comfort Keepers. This monthly exercise class will have some new wrinkles and exercises, but it will still focus on balance activities to keep you safe and active. There are new exercises and activities every class meeting. The purpose of this program is to optimize safety & decrease the risk of falls in the community of retirees. This will improve confidence, improve strength & flexibility, boost your immune system and maintain/ increase mobility for ages 50+for those of all activity levels. The class will be offered on the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3 PM at the San Marcos Activity Center. Participants need to wear loose/ stretchy comfortable clothing with rubber soled shoes. Sponsored by Comfort Keepers!

Adult Pickleball Open Play

November 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

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. 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. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. 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) 393-8275.

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

November 21, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Activity Center

Join us every month for a SMASH Social Club, Bowling Social. The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Sunset Bowling Lanes are hosting a 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. Bring a friend, it will be a SMASH!

Adult Pickleball Open Play

November 22, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

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. 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. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. 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) 393-8275.

50+ Duplicate Bridge

November 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM @ 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

November 25, 2019, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ 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

November 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Activity Center Gym

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. 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. Paddles and balls are available for those who do not have their own. 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) 393-8275.

Emancipet Regional Low-Cost Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic

November 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter

Do you have a pet needing to be spayed or neutered? The Emancipet Mobile Clinic will be stopping in San Marcos. To make an appointment for Spay/Neuter, call 512-587-7729. These services are low-cost, but not free. Appointment is required. Services are for animals receiving spay/neuter surgery only. More information at: www.emancipet.org

Arts Commission

November 20, 2019, 5:30 PM @ City Hall Conference Room

Fired Up About Reading

November 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

San Marcos Fire Department enjoys reading hot stories and bringing cool trucks to the City Library! Bring your children to learn about fire safety, see a Firefighter in full fire protection gear, climb into a fire truck and have some fun while learning important measures to practice home fire safety. This year's event will take place on Monday, November 25, 2019 starting at 10:00AM. Come see us at the San Marcos Library!

Free Assistance with the Affordable Care Act and HealthCare.gov

November 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

December 15 is the deadline for enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Get answers about eligibility guidelines, and compare options for healthcare and dental coverage. Participants often save money and sign up for the best coverage options by meeting with a trained and licensed ACA professional.

Puppet Show! The Cornucopia Caper: A Thanksgiving Story

November 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages.

Puppet Show! The Cornucopia Caper: A Thanksgiving Story

November 19, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages.

Cuéntame Bilingual Stories

November 19, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

For ages 3 to 6. Stories, songs, and learning in English and Spanish. Para niños de 3 a 6 años. Historias, canciones y aprendizaje en inglés y español.

Computer Class

November 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Free introductory computer classes in email, Internet searching, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel for adults. Learn how to get started with your iPad or tablet.

Jennifer’s Book Chat

November 20, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

The goal of Jennifer's Book Chat is to discover books and authors we didn't know we'd love. At each meeting, staff member Jennifer will announce a surprise topic and together we'll select books to discuss at the upcoming meeting. Hungry readers, this program is for you.

Passport to Reading Challenge & Chat

November 21, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Join us for our book chat. Bring your ‘Brown Bag’ lunch, chat about books, and enjoy a special guest speaker.

Creation Station

November 21, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

This program provides children a chance to explore many art forms. Come stretch your creativity with different art and maker projects each month! All supplies provided. Ages 5-10.

HoodWitch: Poetry Reading

November 21, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

Join us for a poetry reading with author Faylita Hicks, who will read from her debut collection HoodWitch: Poems. In this collection about resilience, Hicks speaks about giving her child up for adoption, mourning the death of her fiancé, and embracing the nonbinary femme body—persevering in the face of medical malpractice, domestic abuse, and police violence. The poems find people transformed, “remade out of smoke & iron” into cyborgs and wolves, machines and witches—beings capable of seeking justice in a world that refuses them the option

Puppet Show! The Cornucopia Caper: A Thanksgiving Story

November 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages.

Puppet Show! The Cornucopia Caper: A Thanksgiving Story

November 22, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

The library puppeteers perform a puppet show for all ages.

Baby Storytime

November 22, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

An early literacy playgroup for pre-walkers. Join other babies for songs, stories, stretches and playtime!

Fired Up About Reading

November 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

San Marcos firefighters visit the library with hot stories and cool trucks. Learn about the technology they use for rescues.

Storytime

November 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Storytime

November 26, 2019, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ San Marcos Public Library

Children are invited to the library for great stories, songs, and fun.

Cuéntame Bilingual Stories

November 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM @ San Marcos Public Library

For ages 3 to 6. Stories, songs, and learning in English and Spanish. Para niños de 3 a 6 años. Historias, canciones y aprendizaje en inglés y español.

City Council Work Session & Executive Session

November 19, 2019, 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM

Human Services Advisory Board

November 19, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ HR Training Room

Neighborhood Commission Meeting

November 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Neighborhood Enhancement Conference Room

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

Human Services Advisory Board

November 26, 2019, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ HR Training Room

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

November 26, 2019, 6:00 PM @ City Hall

San Marcos Farmers Market

November 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Every Saturday, you can find us on San Antonio St., next to the Square, between Guadalupe and LBJ Dr.

San Mercado

November 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

An expansion on what was previously known as 4th Flea, San Mercado includes art, live music, and a variety of goods and products.

San Marcos Farmers Market

November 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Every Saturday, you can find us on San Antonio St., next to the Square, between Guadalupe and LBJ Dr.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

November 21, 2019, 5:45 PM @ City Hall