Mermaid Promenade
The annual Mermaid Promenade takes place this weekend in Downtown San Marcos this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. This all-inclusive city parade celebrates the history of the Aquamaids of Aquarena Springs and immortalizes the mermaid as guardians of the San Marcos River. The parade line-up starts at the corner of CM Allen and Cheatham Street and offers plenty of viewing options along the route. The fun continues at the Mermaid Aqua Faire immediately following the parade at the San Marcos Main Park Plaza from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fifty Year Reflections on Apollo
The public is invited to meet the man responsible for first moon landings on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos, 131 N. Guadalupe Street. Dr. George W.S. Abbey, former Director of the Johnson Space Center and a key figure in the first flight to the Moon, will be the distinguished speaker on “Fifty Year Reflections on Apollo” at the Fall Lecture for the Lyndon Baines Johnson Museum of San Marcos on Sept. 26, 2019. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. and Dr. Abbey’s talk at 7 p.m. on how the United States achieved the first moon landing in history, 50 years ago on July 16, 1969.
Chapel in the Hills 70th Anniversary
On Sept. 22, Chapel in the Hills will celebrate 70 years of ministry to residents of the Wimberley Valley. The first service was held on the Wimberley Square on Sept. 25, 1949. Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the church lawn and will include opening of the cornerstone. This will be followed by a celebration service at 11 a.m. and by a covered dish luncheon. Members, former members and the community are invited to join in and learn about the rich history of the Chapel and its members over the years. For more information call the church office at (512) 847-9762.
