MAY

May 9 – Friday – 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm – The historic Bastrop Opera House at 711 Spring Street is holding open auditions for the award-winning play, "Talking With..." by Jane Martin. They are seeking 11 women, ages 14 to 80+, of all types, sizes and races, as well as 11 apprentices/understudies. The play is scheduled to run on Friday and Saturday evenings, June 13-28, with a special apprentice/understudy matinee performance on Sunday, June 29. For more information, please call (512) 629-5995.

– 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Michael Cross and Karen Marie. 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

– 7:00 pm – Corazon De Mexico Balét Folklórico Spring Show in the Bastrop High School cafeteria. Tickets are available at the door, $5 for adults and $2 for students.

– 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Stargazing at the Roughs for all ages. Free. No registration is required. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, coolers and bug repellant. Go to www.lcra.org/parks or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.

May 9 & 10 – Friday & Saturday – 7:30 pm – “Love Letters” at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. Call (512) 303-6283 and leave a message with the following: your name and phone number, name and date of the show attending; and the number of tickets needed. Visit www.bastropoperahouse.com for more information.

May 10 – Saturday – 8:45 am - 5:00 pm – Stanberry & Associates presents AARP Driver Safety Program. This 8 hour class may reduce your auto insurance as well as provide updates and information to make you a safer driver. Bring a sack lunch. The $10 fee includes workbook. To register call 303-5065. This class does not remove a ticket.

– 9:00 am - 1:00 pm – Gardener’s Swap Meet at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut Street. Bring something garden related to swap such as plants, cuttings, seeds, gardening tools, and stepping stones. Meet will be in the parking lot so bring a table, chairs and umbrella. Participation is free and Scooter’s will provide coffee & tea. Call 321-9000 or email scooterscoffee@hotmail.com.

– 9:00 am - 5:00 pm – Second Saturday Salebration on Main Street. Vendors will be selling jewelry, antiques, shabby chic, arts and crafts, gifts, woodworking, glass art, clothing, toys, artwork, leather apparel and accessories along with many other items, including several specialty food vendors. Live music. Please call the Chamber at 303-0558 or visit www.bastropchamber.com for more information.

– 9:00 am - 5:00 pm – Pine Street Market Days at the corner of Main & Pine Streets. Vendors will have for sale arts & crafts, jewelry, children’s clothes, candles, woodworking, and many other handmade items. You will find all kinds of great gift ideas at Market Days. Come and join the Bastrop Business and Professional Women who sponsor Market Days. Call 303-6233 or visit www.bastropbpw.com for more information.

– 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Nature Walk at Bastrop State Park – Discover the secrets of the Lost Pines as a Texas Master Naturalist volunteer leads a relaxing 1 mile nature walk at Bastrop State Park, and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Meets at the bathroom near the playscape. Email Kathy McAleese at kmcaleese@austin.rr.com for more information.

– 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Acorn Eaters - Nature Club for Kids at McKinney Roughs for kids ages 7-10. Cost is $15 per child or 3 classes for $35. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.lcra.org/parks or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.

– 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm – Free Concert in the Park in Fisherman’s Park, featuring the Usual Suspects. Call (512) 321-3957 for more information.

May 12 - May17 – Monday - Saturday – Anytime Fitness of Bastrop will open their doors to the public free of charge as part of the nationwide Get Active America! campaign. Visitors who would like to join Anytime Fitness during Get Active America! Week will receive free enrollment, online meal planning and nutritional guidance, and an Anytime Fitness t-shirt. Call (512) 785-1314 for more details.

May 12 – Monday – 6:00 pm – Check Your Health IQ – This question and answer half hour will help you differentiate between myths and truths about your health. For more information contact Adjust at (512) 321-9200.

– 6:15 pm – Lost Pines Garden Club meeting at the First Assembly of God Church Fellowship Hall, 609 Pecan St. Annual covered dish supper. The speaker will be Bill Brooks, a hobbyist who will speak on preserving flowers and plants. Call Kathy Ford at 321-4132.

May 13 – Tuesday – 7:30 am – Bastrop Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Texas Grill. For more information, call Mike Stubbs at (512) 731-6693 or email lkmbka@aol.com.

– 10:30 am - 11:30 am – Derrick Formby with Edward Jones Investments will host a free broadcast for women entitled “Improving Your Financial Fitness Doesn't Have to be a Workout”, at their office at 3851 Hwy 71 East. The broadcast is designed to help the women in our community get on track to achieve their financial fitness goals. Bring a female relative or friend and receive a free gift. Call (512) 321-5525 for more information.

– noon – The Rotary Club of Bastrop County meets for lunch every Tuesday at ColoVista Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive. No reservation required.

– 5:30 pm – The Smithville Regional Hospital sponsors a Diabetes Support Group the second Tuesday of each month 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.

May 15 – Thursday – 7:30 am – The Bastrop County Referral Network meets every Thursday morning at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut St. For the month of May, they will have special speakers on the topic “Things Professionals May Know that You Don’t.” Receive a free 12 ounce fresh coffee just for attending. Enter your business card each week for a drawing to be held the last Thursday of the month. The May prize is a gift basket provided by Scooter’s. Call 722-4236 or 303-5762 for more information.

– 8:30 am - 4:15 pm – The Texas Leadership Institute presents “Developing Tourism in Your Community” at the LCRA Riverside Conference Center. Learn the importance of the tourism industry to a local economy, identify emerging travel trends, enhance your marketing and public relations skills, and finance your local tourism efforts. Call the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at (512) 303-0558 to register or for more information.

– 11:00 am – Ribbon Cutting at City Electric Supply, 1102 College St. Refreshments. Grand Opening from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call (512) 249-3830.

– noon - 1:00 pm – The Cedar Creek Rotary Club meets each Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Call Steve Dewire at (512) 308-1234 for more information.

– 7:00 pm – Meeting of the Bastrop County Republican Women at the First National Bank in Bastrop, 489 Hwy 71 W. Call Marilyn Etzel at (512) 772-1975 for more information.

May 16 – Friday – 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Lee & Claudia Edwards. 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

– 7:30 pm – “Love Letters” at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. Call (512) 303-6283 and leave a message with the following: your name and phone number, name and date of the show attending; and the number of tickets needed. Visit www.bastropoperahouse.com for more information.

May 16 - 17 – Friday & Saturday – Annual Relay for Life event for the American Cancer Society at Erhard Stadium. Call Joyce Wiginton at (512) 303-4076 for more information.

May 17 – Saturday – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm – Texas Outdoor Adventure Day (TOAD) at McKinney Roughs. Pre-registration is required. Call McKinney Roughs at (512) 303-5073 or email outdoorprograms@lcra.org. For adults and children 12 and up; cost is $45 per person.

– 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Nature Walk at Bastrop State Park – Discover the secrets of the Lost Pines as a Texas Master Naturalist volunteer leads a relaxing 1 mile nature walk at Bastrop State Park, and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Meets at the bathroom near the playscape. Email Kathy McAleese at kmcaleese@austin.rr.com for more information.

– 11:00 am – American Legion Family Bazaar, 3003 Loop 150 East. Carnival games, dunking booth, arts & crafts, food vendors, and much more. Admission is free. Dance begins at 8:00 pm and is $5 per person. Call Jessica at (512) 321-5555 or 736-9870.

– 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Kim & her Blues Boys. 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

– 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm – Light O’ the Moon Float Trip for adults and children ages 7 and up. $50 per person. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.lcra.org/parks or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.

– 7:00 pm – Adults who have moved to, or relocated within, Bastrop County in the last two years are invited to the May event for the Bastrop County Newcomers Group. This month, the group will enjoy country-western dancing (cover charge $8) and dinner (optional, $10-13 per plate) at the Coupland Dance Hall, in a special section reserved for the group starting at 7:00 pm. There is a varied menu, including all-you-can-eat barbecue. Dancing starts at 9:00 pm with the Kyle Park Band playing until 1:00 am. Please confirm your attendance for either or both functions (dinner and/or dance) by May 15th with Pepper Chew at (512) 321-2216 or by responding via email to chew1930@aol.com.

– 7:30 pm – Classical Guitar Concert with Isaac Bustos at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. Tickets are $7. Call (512) 303-6283 or visit www.bastropoperahouse.com for more information.

May 17 & 18 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday or noon – 5:00 pm Sunday – Broken China Mosaic One Day Workshop at I Fall to Pieces Mosaics, 120 Solomon Lane. Complete a small project of your choice using broken china, stained glass, tiles, marbles, etc. All materials and tools are provided, including instruction book. Cost is $60.00. $20.00 registration fee due in advance and $40.00 due at beginning of class. Call (979) 702-1246 to register.

May 19 – Monday – 6:00 pm – Fulfilling Your Potential – You deserve to live your dreams and be your best. This inspirational talk will help you see your potential and help you fulfill your dreams. For more information contact Adjust at (512) 321-9200.

– 7:00 pm – Meeting of the Bastrop County Republican Party at the First National Bank in Smithville, 312 Main Street. Call Albert Ellison at (512) 796-4560 for more information.

May 20 – Tuesday – 7:30 am – Bastrop Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Texas Grill. For more information, call Mike Stubbs at (512) 731-6693 or email lkmbka@aol.com.

– 9:30 am – 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.

– noon – The Rotary Club of Bastrop County meets for lunch every Tuesday at ColoVista Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive. No reservation required.

– 6:30 pm – 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.

– 7:00 pm – Bastrop Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association meeting, open to all graduates of the Citizens Police Academy. Call Charlotte Thomas at (979) 966-9556 for more information.

– 7:30 pm – Meeting of the Bastrop County Audubon Society in the community room of the new First National Bank, 489 Hwy. 71 West. Megan Lowrey will be presenting a program on wildflowers. For more information, please go to www.bastropaudubon.org or call (512) 281-2762.

May 21 – Wednesday – 8:00 am – Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting in the Chamber Board Room, 927 Main Street. Call 303-0558 for more information.

– 8:30 am - 4:00 pm – The Texas Leadership Institute presents “Basic Grant Writing” at the LCRA Riverside Conference Center. Learn the tools for proposal planning and development and how to identify and access funding. Call the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at (512) 303-0558 to register or for more information.

May 22 – Thursday – 7:30 am – The Bastrop County Referral Network meets every Thursday morning at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut St. For the month of May, they will have special speakers on the topic “Things Professionals May Know that You Don’t.” Receive a free 12 ounce fresh coffee just for attending. Enter your business card each week for a drawing to be held the last Thursday of the month. The May prize is a gift basket provided by Scooter’s. Call 722-4236 or 303-5762 for more information.

– noon - 1:00 pm – The Cedar Creek Rotary Club meets each Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Call Steve Dewire at (512) 308-1234 for more information.

– noon – The Bastrop Business & Professional Women's monthly luncheon in the Bastrop Public Library meeting room. Lunch is $10. Please RSVP by May 20 to Dolores at 512-303-6347 or cords27@aol.com.

May 23 – Friday – 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Mike Milligan and the Altar Boyz, "Texas Blues with Louisiana Attitude". 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

May 24 – Saturday – 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Nature Walk at Bastrop State Park – Discover the secrets of the Lost Pines as a Texas Master Naturalist volunteer leads a relaxing 1 mile nature walk at Bastrop State Park, and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Meets at the bathroom near the playscape. Email Kathy McAleese at kmcaleese@austin.rr.com for more information.

– 8:00 pm – Fitbalance’s Grace Garne will be performing with “The Rattlers” at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville. Call (512) 985-5085 for more information.

– 8:45 pm – Movie in the Park, “Shrek the Third”, at Fisherman’s Park, sponsored by the City of Bastrop Public Works Department. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Ms. Poppy the Clown will be making balloon animals for the kids. There will also be caricature artists and face painting. Call (512) 321-3597 for more information.

May 24 & 25 – 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday or noon – 5:00 pm Sunday – Broken China Mosaic One Day Workshop at I Fall to Pieces Mosaics, 120 Solomon Lane. Complete a small project of your choice using broken china, stained glass, tiles, marbles, etc. All materials and tools are provided, including instruction book. Cost is $60.00. $20.00 registration fee due in advance and $40.00 due at beginning of class. Call (979) 702-1246 to register.

May 24 & 25 – Saturday & Sunday – 1:00 pm – “Dr. Frankenstreudel's Lemon Fresh Laboratory of Horrors” at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. Tickets are $5 each and are available at http://easytheatre.com/tickets.html. Visit www.bastropoperahouse.com for more information.

May 24 & 25 – Saturday & Sunday – 3:00 pm – “The Princess and the Porcupine” at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. Tickets are $5 each and are available at http://easytheatre.com/tickets.html. Visit www.bastropoperahouse.com for more information.

May 26 – Monday – 10:00 am - 11:00 am – 7th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Fairview Cemetery. All members and their families are encouraged to attend this solemn event to remember and honor those who served in our armed forces and now lie at rest. Contact Art Kownslar at (512) 321-9977 for more information.

– 7:30 pm – Mina Lodge meets the 4th Monday of each month. Visiting Masonic members are welcome. Call 303-0191.

May 27 – Tuesday – 7:30 am – Bastrop Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Texas Grill. For more information, call Mike Stubbs at (512) 731-6693 or email lkmbka@aol.com.

– 9:00 am – 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm – Blood Drive at Mina Masonic Lodge, 601 Main St. Must have photo ID and SSN. Call (512) 308-1951 for more information.

– noon – The Rotary Club of Bastrop County meets for lunch every Tuesday at ColoVista Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive. No reservation required.

May 29 – Thursday – 7:30 am – The Bastrop County Referral Network meets every Thursday morning at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut St. For the month of May, they will have special speakers on the topic “Things Professionals May Know that You Don’t.” Receive a free 12 ounce fresh coffee just for attending. Enter your business card each week for a drawing to be held the last Thursday of the month. The May prize is a gift basket provided by Scooter’s. Call 722-4236 or 303-5762 for more information.

– 8:30 am - 4:15 pm – The Texas Leadership Institute presents “Developing Successful Festivals & Events” at the LCRA Riverside Conference Center. Learn how to plan a festival or event, staff your event and recruit volunteers, promote your event effectively, and deal with liability and insurance. Call the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce at (512) 303-0558 to register.

– noon - 1:00 pm – The Cedar Creek Rotary Club meets each Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Call Steve Dewire at (512) 308-1234 for more information.

– 4:30 pm – Ribbon Cutting at Bastrop Total Skin Care, 475 Hwy. 71 West. Open House from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Refreshments. Call (512) 321-9091 for more information.

May 30 – Friday – 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Michael Cross and Karen Marie. 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

May 31 – Saturday – 10:00 am - 11:30 am – Nature Walk at Bastrop State Park – Discover the secrets of the Lost Pines as a Texas Master Naturalist volunteer leads a relaxing 1 mile nature walk at Bastrop State Park, and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Meets at the bathroom near the playscape. Email Kathy McAleese at kmcaleese@austin.rr.com for more information.

– 6:00 pm - 9:00pm – Live music at Maxine’s on Main with Kim & her Blues Boys. 905 Main St. Call 303-0919.

Jun. 3 – Tuesday – 7:30 am – Bastrop Networking Group meets every Tuesday morning at the Texas Grill. For more information, call Mike Stubbs at (512) 731-6693 or email lkmbka@aol.com.

– noon – The Rotary Club of Bastrop County meets for lunch every Tuesday at ColoVista Country Club, 100 Country Club Drive. No reservation required.

– 6:30 pm – 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.

Jun. 4 – Wednesday – 8:00 am – Edward Jones financial advisor Derrick Formby hosts a coffee club the first Wednesday of each month at 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.

– 11:45 am – Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon at the Bastrop Opera House. Program: Moorehead Dotts & Associates. Chamber networking from 11:15 am to 11:45 am. Sponsor: Friends of the Bastrop Public Library. Caterer: The Grace Miller. $12 if RSVP by noon Monday, June 2; $15 for late or no RSVP. Call 303-0558.

Jun. 5 – Thursday – 7:30 am – The Bastrop County Referral Network meets every Thursday morning at Scooter’s Coffee Shop, 1507 Chestnut St. Call 722-4236 or 303-5762 for more information.

– noon - 1:00 pm – The Cedar Creek Rotary Club meets each Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa. Call Steve Dewire at (512) 308-1234 for more information.

– 4:00 pm – Ribbon cutting for Mary Kay Cosmetics Consultant Annette Lynn Dixon, held in the chamber office at 927 Main St. Refreshments and door prizes. Call Annette at 304-8954 or the chamber at 303-0558 for more information.

Jun. 6 – Friday – 7:45 am - 8:30 am – Bastrop Chamber of Commerce New & Renewing Member Breakfast in the Bastrop Chamber boardroom. Call 303-0558 to RSVP by June 5.

– Free business counseling with the Small Business Administration. Call the chamber office at 303-0558 for an appointment.

– 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm – Stargazing at the Roughs for all ages. Free. No registration is required. Bring lawn chairs or blankets, coolers and bug repellant. Go to www.lcra.org/parks or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.

Jun. 6 & 7 – Friday & Saturday – 7:30 pm – “Ralph Roister Doister” at the Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring Street. The cost is $5 at the door; no reservation required.

Jun. 7 – Saturday – 9:00 am - noon – Artists painting outdoors at 9E Ranch Bed and Breakfast, 2158 Highway 304. They will be painting hilltop water gardens, longhorn cows, miniature donkeys, horses, bluebonnets and wildflower landscapes in the Lost Pines on the 9E Ranch. Call Joan Bohls at (512) 497-9502 to participate or for more information.

– 10:00 am - noon – Walk on the Wild Side! at McKinney Roughs for adults and children ages 8 and up. Free. Pre-registration is required. Go to www.lcra.org/parks or call (512) 303-5073 for more information.

– 8:45 pm – Movie in the Park, “Little Giants”, at Bob Bryant Park, sponsored by the City of Bastrop Public Works Department. From 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Ms. Poppy the Clown will be making balloon animals for the kids. There will also be caricature artists and face painting. Call (512) 321-3597 for more information.


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