Grab yer partners, spin ‘em round
The Texas State Federation of Square & Round Dancers’ 51st Annual State Festival Program will be held June 6-9 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. There is also a Trails Dance, Early Rounds, a Grand March, panels and exhibits, and a fashion show. There is also a Teen Lock In with food, door prizes and dancing. Approximately 800 dancers from all over the state and surrounding states will enjoy square, round, line, contra and clogging. For more information, visit www.squaredancetx.com.and clogging.
Head out to the Blanco Lavender Festival
Summer is in the air and so is the sweet smell of Lavender. Don’t miss it at the Ninth Annual Blanco Lavender Festival. A Lavender Market will be held on the grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse featuring arts and crafts and local lavender products. Enjoy presentations on bee keeping, growing and using lavender, the secret to Texas wildflowers and cooking with lavender. Visitors can also tour many of the local lavender farms and experience the beauty of lavender in the fields and the unique vision of each farmer. The event takes place starting at 11:30 a.m. June 7-9, primarily at the Old Blanco Court House. The event is free and open to the public. Complete information on the festival can be found at www.blancolavenderfest.com.
Movies under the stars at the LBJ Ranch
Relive the excitement of viewing a major motion picture with a president and his family as Lyndon Johnson’s neighbors and friends did in the 1960s. Gates open at 7 p.m. June 1. Show time is at sunset; the featured film is “The Love Bug.” Bring a picnic supper, refreshments, chairs and blankets. This event is free and open to the public.
Teens and Tweens ... spend summer
at the San Marcos Public Library
Teens and Tweens ages 7 to 16 are invited to the San Marcos Public Library for activities with local experts during June and July including drama, yoga and art, Juggling and Games, and dance and nature. Can’t get enough Manga and Anime? Kids ages 12 to 17 get together with other devotees of the genre to watch anime, read the newest manga, make anime-themed crafts, learn about Japanese culture, and discuss all things Japanese. AniManga Club will meet on Mondays at 1 p.m. beginning June 17. Call (512) 393-8200, stop by 625 E. Hopkins or email [email protected] for all library program details and to register.
