APRIL

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

APRIL 16

MEEC MEETING

MCDADE — The McDade Extension Education Club will meet at 1 p.m. April 16 at Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 230 Waco St. All are welcome.

APRIL 18

MUSIC IN THE PARK

ELGIN — Enjoy live music at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Elgin every Friday night in April and May. On April 18, Studio 22 kicks off the evening at 6 p.m., followed by the Allen Lee Band at 7 p.m. with Southern rock and country tunes. Bring lawn chairs, snacks, and friends for a family-friendly night of music and fun.

APRIL 19

SMITHVILLE UNITY EVENT

SMITHVILLE — Celebrate the history of Smithville’s Southside on April 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program begins with tributes at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church and concludes at Mary A. Brown School, highlighting the Southside History Project and City Historic Marker Program. Limited lunches provided.

APRIL 24

TEXAS RANGER

BASTROP — Former Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Director Byron Johnson will present “A Heritage of Three Centuries in Legend and Artifacts” April 24 at the Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center, 904 Main St., from 6:30-8 p.m. The program will explore the Texas Rangers’ real and legendary history, cross-cultural roots and role in pop culture.

APRIL 24

SMITHVILLE JAMBOREE SMITHVILLE — Smithville’s annual Jamboree returns April 24 with a full day of family fun at Riverbend Park, including a carnival, parade, live music, contests, livestock show, pet show, and more. Don’t miss the chance to meet the newly crowned Jamboree Queen as festivities fill the town streets.

APRIL 25

LOVE & MURDER

BASTROP — “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” kicks off its stay at the Bastrop Opera House April 25, under the direction of Doug DeGirolamo. Follow Monty Navarro’s darkly comedic quest for an earldom in this Tony Award-winning hit. Visit bastropoperahouse. org for tickets.