Events in August & September 2023
AUGUST 2023
AUGUST 5-6
Bell County Comic Con
The Bell County Comic Con will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The star-studded event will feature the one and only Chuck Norris. Other famous actors and voice actors include Erik Estrada, Bryce Papenbrook, Ryan Potter, Amy Allen and Jordan Elsass, among others. For a full listing, including cost, visit bellcountycomiccon.com.
Cadence Bank Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
AUGUST 12
Ask a Master Gardener/Blood Drive joint event
The Bell County Master Gardener Association and Carter Blood Care are hosting a joint event from 8 a.m. to noon. The BCMGA will host “Ask a Master Gardener,” while Carter Blood Care hosts a blood drive, with donations providing life-saving blood to local hospitals, including the Olin E. Teague Veterans Center in Temple.
Walk-ins are welcome on day of event or you can schedule an appointment prior to event by calling 800-366-2834 or go online at carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood
Texas Agrilife Extension Office
1605 N. Main Street, Belton
AUGUST 12
Movie Night at BLORA
The Fort Cavazos Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation is hosting a movie night at the lake beginning at 9 p.m. at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area’s Sierra Beach. Bring your own lawn chair, blankets and snacks. Cost is $15 per vehicle and the site will open at 8 p.m.
BLORA
7999 Sparta Road, Fort Cavazos
AUGUST 17
Family Lego Night
The Temple Public Library believes that families who build together have more fun together. The library hosts its Family Lego Night on the third Thursday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m., in the second floor program room. This event is free and open to all ages.
Temple Public Library
100 W. Adams Avenue, Temple
AUGUST 17
Growing Blackberries
The Bell County Master Gardener’s Association is hosting a free seminar on Growing Blackberries from 6-7:30 p.m. Master Gardener Bill Walker will discuss why site evaluation, variety selection and culture for residential and small farms are needed for success. He will cover the important questions of trellis or no trellis, thorn or thornless and new every-bearing PrimArk varieties.
The class is limited to 50 people, so anyone interested in attending must register in advance by emailing bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com.
Texas A&M Agrilife Learning Center
BCMGA Learning Center (Located on North End of Parking Lot)
1605 N. Main Street, Belton
AUGUST 18-20
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney’s 2008 Broadway production, this show features the hit songs “Part of Your World,” “She’s in Love,” and the Oscar-winning “Under the Sea.”
Temple Civic Theatre
2413 S 13th Street, Temple
templecivictheatre.com
Thru SEPTEMBER 1
Awkward Family Photos
Awkward Family Photos, the exhibition, celebrates the perfectly imperfect moments that come with the family experience and provides a place for people to take comfort in the fact that their family is not alone. The collection includes an assortment of classic Awkward Family Photos framed in vintage, era-appropriate frames and hilarious ‘behind the awkwardness’ stories. The exhibition will be on display at the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum until September 1.
Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum
315 W. Avenue B, Temple
templerrhm.org
AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 2
Labor Day Used Book Sale
The Temple Public Library is hosting its Labor Day Used Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with a preview day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday. There will also be a bag day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that Saturday.
Temple Public Library
100 W. Adams Avenue, Temple
templelibrary.us/services/reading_suggestions/book_sale.php
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3
Central Texas State Fair
Belton is host to the Central Texas State Fair, which will include music, entertainment, professional bull riding, rides, games and attractions. There will be live music nightly, including Charlie Robison, Kevin Fowler, Southall and Wade Bowen.
Cadence Bank Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
centraltexasstatefair.com
THRU SEPTEMBER 15
The Market Loop Mural Project
Distraction is one of the best ways to help a child cope with necessary medical care. Looking at artwork has proven to be an effective distraction tool. The Market Loop Mural project is located along the main thoroughfare to the McLane Children’s Hospital (MCH) from 31st Street. The City of Temple worked with child and adult artists to complete Phase 1 of the mural, and we are now ready to start Phase 2, but we need your help! Phase 2 will include depictions of a fun day at the park. All designs are due on September 15. Please visit templetx.gov/mural for more information about this project and to submit your child’s artwork.
SEPTEMBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 9
I Dig Red Wigglers
Please plan to join us for the Bell County Master Gardener Association Hands-On Workshop “I Dig Red Wigglers” presented by Certified Master Gardener’s Teri Marceau from 9-11 a.m. She will teach how vermicomposting with red wiggler worms will help break down food scraps to create and enriching source of nutrients that are beneficial additives to your garden. You will find out how to build a worm tower for your garden and take home red wigglers and a small bag of food to help get your started. The cost is $20 and spaces are limited to 20 people. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com. Registration closes on September 6.
Texas Agrilife Extension Office
BCMGA Learning Center (Located on North End of Parking Lot)
1605 N. Main Street, Belton
SEPTEMBER 16
Herbs: From Garden to Kitchen
Please plan to join us for the Bell County Master Gardener Association Hands-On Workshop “Herbs:
From Garden to Kitchen” presented by Certified Master Gardener’s Betty Natek and Terry Hahn from 9-11:30 a.m. They will conduct an educational class on tips on growing herbs successfully in Central Texas. Information will be provided on how to use herbs from your garden followed by tasting dishes made with a selection of herbs. You will also have a selection of herbs available for you to identify. There will be handouts to take home plus door prizes, so you will not want to miss out. The cost is $8 and spaces are limited to 20 people. Register at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com. Registration closes on September 13.
Texas Agrilife Extension Office
BCMGA Learning Center (Located on North End of Parking Lot)
1605 N. Main Street, Belton
SEPTEMBER 21
Family Lego Night
The Temple Public Library believes that families who build together have more fun together. The library hosts its Family Lego Night on the third Thursday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m., in the second floor program room. This event is free and open to all ages.
Temple Public Library
100 W. Adams Avenue, Temple
SEPTEMBER 21
Migrating Monarchs
Please plan to join us for the Bell County Master Gardener Association Free Monthly
Seminar “Migrating Monarchs,” which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Certified Master Gardener Dave Slaughter will discuss the migration patterns of the monarchs as they fly to their summer breeding grounds in southwestern Mexico as well as what each of us needs to do to protect the monarch butterfly habitat in North America. He will also discuss milk weed varieties as well as when to plant, maintain, propagate, and prune in the late fall. Class is limited to 50 people, so register in advance at bcmgaspeakers@gmail.com
Texas A&M Agrilife Learning Center
BCMGA Learning Center (Located on North End of Parking Lot)
1605 N. Main Street, Belton
SEPTEMBER 25
Chamber Golf Classic
The Temple Chamber of Commerce will host its 15th Chamber Golf Class powered by Amos Electric from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wildflower Country Club
4902 Wildflower Lane, Temple
Templechamber.com
SEPTEMBER 28
Drought Tolerant Native Plants
The Bell County Master Gardener’s Association and Harker Heights Activities Center presents “Drought Tolerant Native Plants,” from 6-7:30 p.m. The special seminar will be led by Certified Master Gardener, Barbara Ishikawa. Barbara will present an assortment of native plants that are drought tolerant for your landscape, enabling you to conserve water. Please register at https://bit.ly/43wOEIc by 8 a.m., September 11.
Please email Kailie Gomez at kgomez@harkerheights.gov or call 254-953-5465 if you have any
questions.
Harker Heights Activities Center
400 Indian Trail Avenue, Harker Heights
UPCOMING
OCTOBER 11
Peppa Pig: The Sing-Along Party Tour
Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig are throwing a Sing-Along Party and you are invited. Join the fun as Peppa and friends teach some of their favorite songs. Dance, clap and sing with Peppa, her family and friends in this 60-minute interactive musical adventure.
Cadence Bank Center
301 W. Loop 121, Belton
bellcountyexpo.com/events/2023/peppa-pig
