‘Images of America: Kyle’ book signings
Learn about the history of Kyle with the help of local author Betty Harrison and the Hays County Historical Commission with the newly-published “Images of America: Kyle”. Harrison will do a book signing at the Kyle Public Library on Jan. 29 from noon-2 p.m., and Jan. 30 at the Texas Pie Company from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Books will be for sale at both readings.
Mary Szybist poetry readings
Mary Szybist’s first collection of poetry, “Granted,” was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the winner of the 2004 Great Lakes Colleges Associations New Writers Award. Her second book, “Incarnadine,” won the National Book Award for Poetry. Her work has appeared in the Iowa Review and Denver Quarterly and was featured in Best American Poetry. Szybist will have a book reading at the Witliff Collection on Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m. and the Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
A monthly Alzheimer’s Support Group, provided by Sodalis Elder Living, will meet Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Buda United Methodist Church (302 Elm Street in Buda). Contact Barbara Rosen, facilitator, at 512-738-7048, for more information.
Weather Spotter Training
Curious about severe weather? Want to help the National Weather Service by submitting severe weather reports? Come to the Skywarn Weather Spotter training Feb. 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Kyle Fire Station at 210 W. Moore St. Classes are free and open to everyone. No registration required. Get the full schedule online at www.weather.gov/ewx.
Knights of Columbus Vegas Night
Knights of Columbus present Vegas Night Feb. 6 from 7-11 p.m. at 801 N. Burleson in Kyle. Enjoy a night of rollicking good fun with tables for everyone. Ticket are $35 at the door or $30 in advance (includes admission, pizza, 10K in poker chips and one reverse raffle ticket). Email [email protected] for info. The event is adults only and BYOB. Proceeds provide support to feed the hungry in Kyle, offer local students college scholarships and other community support projects.
Kyle Garden Club
The Kyle Garden Club will meet on Friday, Feb. 5, at the Kyle Historic City Hall at 12:30 p.m. Dwight Littleton from It’s About Thyme will be speaking on raised beds and vegetable gardening. The public is welcome.
