Events in April and May 2018
ONGOING EVENTS
Bell County Museum
Exhibition – Texas History
Now through May 4
Annexation: Celebrating Texas Statehood; Alamo Images: Changing Perceptions of a Texas Experience; Signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Visit the museum to learn about this great state’s history.
201 N. Main, Belton
Call 254-933-5243 for more information
Patios, Pools and the Invention
of the American Backyard
Now through May 26
On loan from the Smithsonian, this exhibit features period photographs, retro advertisements, pop culture references, and influential landscape designs. From the beauty of postwar garden design to the history of the rise of the suburbs and the environmental movement, the exhibition is a nostalgic, fascinating look back.
Railroad & Heritage Museum
315 W. Avenue B, Temple
Call 254-298-5172 or visit
www.rrhm.org for more information.
First Fridays
Stay Out Late in downtown Temple
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
First Friday of every month historic downtown Temple is transformed into a giant party. Join us for street music and performances, great drinks, amazing food and after hours shopping.
Call 254-298-5378 for more information.
APRIL EVENTS
Belton Senior Center
Country Western Dance
April 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Shorty Grisham
April 19, 6:30 to 9:30, p.m. Bobby Dean, Timeless Country
April 23, 5:30 p.m. Potluck Dinner, Denim & Diamond Seniors Line Dance Group performs.
842 Mitchell St., Belton
Call 254-939-1170 for information.
April Pools Day
April 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
Summer is almost here, and swimming will soon be on everybody’s mind. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under 5. Join the Lions Junction Family Water Park to learn what steps you can take to prevent drowning from happening. This free event includes lifeguard demonstrations, hands-on CPR practice, food trucks, games, prizes and other summer safety information.
Lions Junction Family Water Park
5000 S. Fifth St.,Temple
Call 254-298-5930 or visit lionsjunction.com for more information.
Killeen Community Wide Garage Sale
April 7, 8 to 4 p.m.
The Killeen Community Wide garage sales fund various local causes such as scholarships for disadvantaged youth, donations for homeless veterans and the Women Army Corps Veterans Association. This family-friendly event will feature a plant sale, buy or swap and a classic car show.
306 E Avenue D, Killeen
For more information or to register a booth, call 254-290-7974.
Central Texas College
26th Annual Golf Tournament
April 20
8 a.m., check-in
4-Person Scramble Golf Tournament. starts 9 a.m.
Net proceeds from this event will support CTC Foundation Scholarships and programs to benefit students interested in attending Central Texas College.
$80 per person or $320 per team
Player Registration Link:
http://bit.ly/CTCGolf18
Registration deadline April 13
Courses of Clear Creek, Fort Hood
Call Wendy Martel 254-526-1662, for more information.
8th Annual Bush’s Spring Chicken 10K
April 21, 8 a.m.
$25 Preregistration closes April 15
$35 Day of race registration
Over 250 spring chickens participated in this last year’s race that featured the new Pepper Creek Trail Extension.
6261 Central Pointe Parkway
Register online at racetemple.com or any Temple Parks and Recreation Center.
Call 254-298-5582 for more information.
13th Annual Bloomin Temple Festival
April 27, 6 p.m. to midnight
April 28, 11 a.m. to midnight
Enjoy Brewin’, Foodin’ and Tunin’
$15 for two-day pass, available online only
$10 Adult single-day pass; kids 12 and under are admitted for free.
Martin Luther King Jr., Festival Fields
301 S. Fourth St., Temple
Visit BloominTemple.com for more information.
MAY EVENTS
Belton Senior Center
Country Western Dance
May 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Larry Burgin, Texas Tradition
May 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Jus’ Country
Participants are encouraged to bring a snack dish to share.
May 21, 5:30 p.m., Senior Appreciation Dinner — This is a catered barbecue dinner, and those interested in attending must sign up at the desk at the Center. Entertainment is Dr. Lela Butler.
842 Mitchell St., Belton
Call 254-939-1170 for information.
Chisholm Trail American
Business Women’s Association
Annual Style Show & Luncheon
May 10
10 a.m. Doors open
11 a.m. Style Show
Tickets are $30 each; reserved tables of eight available
Salado
Call Barclay McCort at 254-947-3617 or email barclaymccort@gmail.com for more information.
Harker Heights Farmers Market
May through October
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
Visit the City Farmers Market for fresh produce from local farmers, local honey, farm fresh raw meat, jams, jellies, pickles, baked goods made from local ingredients, hand crafted items and more.
Seton Medical Center
850 W. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights
Visit www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks or 254-953-5493 for information.
Harker Heights Family Campout
May 11 to May 13
Rain date May 18-20
April 6 required preregistration begins. Register by April 27 to receive a T-shirt. Late registration through May 4.
$10 per person, children 5 and younger are admitted free.
Families must bring their own tent and sleeping supplies. New this year is Friday Night on Your Own. Set up after 3 p.m. Friday and all the activities will start early Saturday morning. Register online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/HarkerHeightsPR.
Dana Peak Park Road
Visit www.ci.harker-heights.tx.us/parks or call 254-953-5466 for more information.
Harker Heights 2018 Memorial Parade and Ceremony
May 26
9 a.m., Parade
10 a.m., Ceremony
Bring the whole family out to honor those who gave their lives. Visit the Parks & Recreation’s Special Events page http://bit.ly/Heightsevents for a listing of the parade route and locations or call 254-953-5465 for more information.
Email upcoming events to editor@texappealmagazine.com by April 27 for consideration. The next issue will include events in June and July.
