Ross Gay book signing
Author Ross Gay will have a reading and book signing Friday, Sept. 23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center in Kyle. Gay is the author of three books: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; and Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award and the 2016 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award. He is a founding editor of the online sports magazine Some Call it Ballin’, in addition to being an editor with the chapbook presses Q Avenue and Ledge Mule Press. Ross is a founding board member of the Bloomington Community Orchard, a non-profit, free-fruit-for-all food justice and joy project.
Fajita Fiesta
Come out to Buda City Park Sept. 23 and 24 for the 3rd annual Fajita Fiesta. This event offers something for all ages, including live music, vendors and the best fajitas around. The event will also feature a margarita competition, mariachi groups, and a chihuahua beauty pagent. Fajita Fiesta is a free event and parking is free. See FajitaFiestaTexas.com for more information.
Free community dance classes
Come to the Price Center in San Marcos on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for free line dance classes. This year, instructors Dr. Cindy Gratz and her mother Mrs. Sara Carpenter plan to teach line dances from around the world. Drop in anytime and stay as long as you want. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (or socks). No experience expected. Be prepared to laugh, to dance, and to meet some fun and fascinating folks. For more information, call or email Dr. Cindy Gratz, (512) 392-9871 or cindygratz@centurytel.net.
Kyle Log House Fried Chicken Dinner
On Saturday, Sept. 24, come on out to the Claiborne Kyle Log House for our annual Fried Chicken Dinner. Enjoy tours of the historic home site as well as a fried chicken plate – only $7 for adults and $4 for children under 12. The event runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This annual event is a fundraiser for the house, to pay for upkeep and and repairs.
Hands and Paws for a Cause
Come out to Gregg-Clarke Park in Kyle Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this Pet Parade and Fair benefitting the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center. Enjoy a day of costume contests, petting zoos, food vendors and family fun. For more information contact HWCWHandsandPaws@gmail.com or Michelle Syltie at 512-645-9923.