Hays County Hunger Strike
The Hays County Hunger Strike will be held Friday, Feb. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Sunset Bowling Lanes in San Marcos. Hunger Strike is an annual bowling tournament benefiting the Hays County Food Bank. It is a fun-filled fundraiser to raise awareness about how Hays County businesses and civic groups can help feed neighbors struggling to live within their limited means. Visit haysfoodbank.org/events/hunger-strike to register your team and for more information.
Texas Water Symposium
Head to Texas State University in San Marcos at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 for a conversation between leading groundwater scientists about the long-term health of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer, and its ability to sustainably serve the needs of a thirsty region. Texas State University Geography Department, the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and the Hill Country Alliance have gathered a highly qualified group of aquifer scientists to explore the various aspects of the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer’s characteristics and carrying capacity. The event is free.
Cup of Hope Chili Cook-off
Have a great day of chili, beer and music at the inaugural Cup of Hope Chili Cook-off at Central Texas Speedway in Kyle Feb. 20 from 2-6 p.m. There will be fun and games for the whole family, as well as information and booths from local rare disease non-profits. The event is free to the public. Tasting cups will be sold at $2 per cup and you will get to vote for your favorite. Visit www.centraltexasspeedway.com for complete rules and registration. Booth space is free.
Run For the Love of It
Come on out and run for the love of it on Feb. 13. Run for the Love of It is a family-friendly event benefitting the missions outreach of The Connection Church, featuring a chip-timed 5k Fun Run/Walk, a Kid’s Dash, rocking music, inflatables for the kids, and the best re-fuel station in Central Texas. Pets and strollers are welcome. There will be many award categories. The Kids’ Dash will start and finish inside the Connection Church parking lot. Visit tinyurl.com/2016Run4Love for more information.
“The Musings of Adam and Eve”
The Ladies Auxillary of the VFW Post 3413, 1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos is hosting an early Valentine’s Day dinner theater on Feb. 13 featuring “The Musings of Adam and Eve,” a humorous witty play based on the writings of Mark Twain. For more information, call Mary at 512-665-1244 or go online to mindscreative.bpt.me. Tickets are $35 a couple and $20 single for dinner and the show.
Starlight Symphony Orchestra
The Starlight Symphony Orchestra will perform a piece from its classical series entitled “Our Circles: Our Neighborhood” on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Hays Performing Arts Center (979 Kohler’s Crossing in Kyle).
