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Community
Events
Fireworks over the old iron bridge in downtown Bastrop, Texas.

The Bastrop Patriotic Festival is held on the Saturday following July 4
in Fisherman's Park.

Visit this page for updates on interesting events around town.
August
September
Ongoing Activities
City of Bastrop Recreation Bastrop Opera House Bastrop Fine Arts Guild
McKinney Roughs Bastrop State Park Lake Bastrop South Shore
Bastrop Public Library City of Bastrop Parks Lake Bastrop North Shore
Bastrop River Walk River Valley Farmer's Market Bastrop Audubon Society
Old Town Bastrop Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Bastrop Golf Courses
Bastrop Downtown
Business Alliance		 Bastrop Business and
Professional Women 		Bastrop Old Town
Visitor Center
Films about Bastrop from BCAT - TV, Upstart, Inc. Bastrop County Museum
Weekly Activities
Every
Sunday

Dart League: 5:00 pm. The American Legion Post 533, 3003 Loop 150, hosts a dart league every Sunday night. Call (512) 321-5555 for more information.
Every
Monday

Bingo: The American Legion Post 533, 3003 Loop 150, hosts bingo every Monday night at 7:00 pm. Call (512) 321-5555 for more information.
Every Monday and Wednesday
throughout the school year		 Free After School Program at First United Methodist Church, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 1201 Main Street. Mondays include guitar lessons from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with guitars provided, and art lessons from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, with art supplies provided. Wednesdays, they have dance from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and children’s choir from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The First United Methodist Church provides a Christian-based after school program that is free to the public. Children will come to the Fellowship Hall and begin with a prayer and a snack and drink. Sign up at any time. Transportation is provided to the church from Mina and Emile Elementary schools. Call 321-2201 to register.Email: fumcbastrop@austin.rr.com
Every
Tuesday		 Live music, Country Western and Golden Oldies by the “Kitchen Pickers”, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to the public, come dance or just listen, no admission fee. Bastrop Senior Center. For info, call 512-360-5025.
Every
Tuesday		 Bastrop Networking Group, 7:30 am, Texas Grill, 101 Hwy 71 W., Bastrop. Bastrop Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Texas Grill. Come visit and expand your sphere of influence, exchange business information and improve your knowledge of the Bastrop-area market. For more information, call Michal Hubbard at (512) 517-1416.
Second
Tuesday monthly		 Diabetes Support Group: The Smithville Regional Hospital sponsors a Diabetes Support Group the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Education Building of the Bastrop Christian Church, 1106 Church Street, (next to the Bastrop Public Library). For information, call Cyndi or Shirley at (512) 360-2002.
Every
Third
Tuesday
monthly

The Bastrop AARP Chapter meets every third Tuesday at the Bastrop Senior Center, 1008 Water Street. Social begins at 9:30 am and the general meeting convenes at 10 am. Call Stella at 303-4136 for further information.
Every first and third Tuesday
monthly

The Downtown Business Alliance meets every first and third Tuesday at Jimmie Ann Vaughan’s office at 908 Main Street. Call 303-3738 for more information.
Every first Wednesday monthly Bastrop County American Red Cross Volunteers meeting at the Bastrop Public Library, 6:30 pm, 1100 Church St. Volunteers meet the first Wednesday of the month and the public is invited. Call Sharon Johnston at (512) 638-1332.
Every first Wednesday monthly Coffee Club at Edward Jones, 8:00 am: Edward Jones financial advisor Derrick Formby hosts a coffee club the first Wednesday of each month at Edward Jones Investments, 3851 Hwy. 71 East. It is an informal gathering of those interested in participating in roundtable discussions on the economy, interest rates, stocks, or other hot topics. Call (512) 321-5525 for more information.
Every Wednesday and Friday Preschool Storytimes at the Bastrop Public Library,10:30 am., at 1100 Church Street, Bastrop. Call 321-5441 for more information.
Every
Thursday

Pool League: 7:30 pm, The American Legion Post 533, 3003 Loop 150, hosts a pool league every Thursday night. Call (512) 321-5555 for more information.
Every
Thursday

The Bastrop County Referral Network meets every Thursday morning at 7:30 am, at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut St. They are small businesses promoting and supporting other small businesses, and you are invited to join them. In the months when there are five Thursdays, they enjoy a social on the 5th Thursday. Call Jo at 237-2440 for more information.
Every First Thursday of the Month

Teen Advisory Board, Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church Street, Bastrop.
A fun program for teens to help plan teen events for the library. Call Sheilah Kosco for more information at 512-321-5441.
Every third Thursday
monthly		 Bastrop Public Library Book Club meets at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room.
Check the website for the book of the month. Phone 512-321-5441 for information.
Every fourth Thursday
monthly		 Friends of the Bastrop Public Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. Open to the public, come and find out how you can get involved in your community library. Phone 512-321-5441 for more.
Every
Saturday		 Music ‘jam nights’, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., Scooter’s Coffee Shop, Bastrop, Musicians of all ages and instruments are invited to participate. Free. For info., call 321-9000.
First Saturday of each month through August
Walk on the Wild Side! McKinney Roughs , 10 am–noon, free, adults and children ages 8 and up.
Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and
natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River and how the river influences animal, plant
and human life along its banks. Each monthly walk will focus on a different aspect of the river’s
story. Geology, botany, native and early people, wildlife and river history are just some
examples. After your hike, visit McKinney Roughs’ exhibit hall. Bring a picnic lunch, and make
a day out of it. Walk of the Wild Side T-shirts are available in our gift shop.
Pre-registration is required. Hike limited to the first 20 participants. Clubs or groups of more
than five should schedule a private hike. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or e-mail
outdoorprograms@lcra.org for more information.
Second Saturday of each month through May
Acorn Eaters – Nature Club for Kids! McKinney Roughs, 10 am–2 pm, $15 per child or 3 classes for $35, ages 7─10.
Can your son play video games better than he can identify a snake? Can your daughter surf
the Internet better than she can sight a hawk overhead? This nature club will help your child
connect to the natural world and learn about native people through wilderness adventures,
games and exploration. Kids will experience the outdoors and discover outdoor skills while
learning to work collaboratively with other children. A different topic is covered each month.
Pre-registration is required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or e-mail
outdoorprograms@lcra.org.
Second Saturday monthly beginning in April Pine Street Market Days are scheduled on the second Saturday of the month from April through December from 9am-5 pm in Downtown Historic Bastrop at Main and Pine Streets. Vendors will have for sale arts & crafts, jewelry, children’s clothes, candles, woodworking, and many other handmade items. Come and join the Bastrop Business and Professional Women who sponsor Market Days. Phone 512 303 6233.
Every Last Saturday
of the month

The Volunteer Mobile Emergency Response Unit has meetings at the Blue Bonnet Volunteer Fire Department in Cedar Creek, 10 a.m. - noon, for potential volunteers includes a meeting, luncheon and training. If you can attend, please call 512-897-0032, Cheryl Lassiter, Director. email: director@rehabsector.org.

July
Tuesday,
July 1
Bastrop Fine Arts Guild Meeting at the Aqua Water Building, 7:00 pm, 415 Old Austin Hwy. Call Ann Papadakis at (512) 308-1837 for more information.
Saturday,
July 5		 Annual Patriotic Festival in Fisherman’s Park, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, free admission to the park. Kid’s activities and games, lots of great food, live music by the Hwy 304 Band and a patriotic concert by the Austin Symphonic Band during the fireworks display at dark. Call (512) 303-0558 for more information.
Saturday,
July 5		 Walk on the Wild Side! at McKinney Roughs. 10:00 am - noon. Enjoy an interpretive hike as a park naturalist brings together a unique blend of human and natural history to tell the story of the Colorado River and how it influences animal, plant and human life along its banks. Each monthly walk will focus on a different aspect of the river’s story. Geology, botany, native and early people, wildlife and river history are just some examples. After your hike, visit McKinney Roughs’ exhibit hall. Bring a picnic lunch, and make a day out of it. For adults and children ages 8 and up. Free. Pre-registration is required. Email outdoorprograms@lcra.org or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.McKinney Roughs, 1884 Hwy 71 W., Cedar Creek, TX, 78612.
Friday,
July 11
Stargazing at the Roughs McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Free, 9–10:30 pm (time subject to change), all ages. Join other night sky revelers for a chance to marvel at the beauty of the planets and be awed
by our Earth's place in the galaxy. The wonders of the universe will come to life when viewed
through our 10-inch Dobsonian telescopes. Our astronomer will tell stories of the constellations
and point out other wonders as they appear. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, coolers and bug
repellant. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512)
303-5073 or e-mail outdoorprograms@lcra.org for more information.
Saturday,
July 12
Light O’ the Moon Float Trip, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 7–11 pm, $50 per person, adults and children ages 7 and up. How do you beat the heat and still get in some good times on the river? Begin the raft trip with a sunset on the Colorado River, watch night fall and relax in the cool night air. Enjoy the evening as your raft is gently guided down a moonlit stretch of tranquil river. Participants must be able to swim. Pre-registration is required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or email outdoorprograms@lcra.org.
Saturday,
July 12
Colorado River Angler, 7 am–2 pm, $15 per child, ages 7 and up. Lake Bastrop, South Shore Park. Fish for sunfish, bass and catfish! Learn about habitat and biology of some typical Texas game fish. After the educational portion of the class, the kids will have their own fishing tournament on Lake Bastrop. Fishing equipment will be provided. Bring a sack lunch. Parents welcome. Pre-registration is required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or e-mail outdoorprograms@lcra.org.
Sunday,
July 13

Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church, 2:30 PM, 268 Shiloh Road, Bastrop, TX, Rev. Fred D. Blackman, Pastor, invites everyone to a Special Appreciation Service Honoring "Rev. & Sister Aaron Taylor". The keynote speaker will be Brother Everette John Taylor, of Northwest Community of Faith Church, Houston, TX.   Brother Taylor is also the Principal of Ermel Elementary School in Houston, TX.For more information contact Deacon Aron Taylor at 512-278-1704 or the church office @ 321-4116.
Saturday,
July 19		 Free Movie in the Park: The Bee Movie, 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers, and enjoy an evening of fun, relaxing and watching the movie in Bob Bryant Park . Please no alcoholic beverages or glass containers. Concessions will be available. Call 321-3957 for more information.
Saturday,
July 26 		End of Summer Celebration, Bastrop Public Library Summer Reading Program, 10 a.m. - noon at Fisherman's Park Pavilion. Party is for kids ages 13 and under. Call 321-5441 for more information.
August
Friday,
Aug. 8
Stargazing at the Roughs McKinney Roughs Nature Park, Free, 9–10:30 pm (time subject to change), all ages. Join other night sky revelers for a chance to marvel at the beauty of the planets and be awed
by our Earth's place in the galaxy. The wonders of the universe will come to life when viewed
through our 10-inch Dobsonian telescopes. Our astronomer will tell stories of the constellations
and point out other wonders as they appear. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, coolers and bug
repellant. Fun for the whole family! No registration required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512)
303-5073 or e-mail outdoorprograms@lcra.org for more information.
Saturday,
Aug. 16
Light O’ the Moon Float Trip, McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 7–11 pm, $50 per person, adults and children ages 7 and up. How do you beat the heat and still get in some good times on the river? Begin the raft trip with a sunset on the Colorado River, watch night fall and relax in the cool night air. Enjoy the evening as your raft is gently guided down a moonlit stretch of tranquil river. Participants must be able to swim. Pre-registration is required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or email outdoorprograms@lcra.org.
Saturday,
Aug. 16		 Free Movie in the Park: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 8:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers, and enjoy an evening of fun, relaxing and watching the movie in Fisherman's Park . Please no alcoholic beverages or glass containers. Concessions will be available. Call 321-3957 for more information.
September
Saturday,
Sept. 13		 The Moonhowlers, 7 p.m., free concert in Fisherman's Park lower pavillion, Don’t forget your lawn chairs! Call 512-321-3957 for more information. Sponsored by the City of Bastrop Parks and Recreation Department.

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