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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
APRIL
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
MUSIC IN THE PARK
ELGIN — Enjoy live music at Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Elgin every Friday night in April and May. The Elgin Gospel Choir performs April 25 at 6 p.m., followed by the Thomas Family Band with an uplifting gospel set.
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.
APRIL 26
HERITAGE DAY
MANOR — Celebrate Swedish culture at Heritage Day Saturday, April 26, at New Sweden Lutheran Church, 12809 New Sweden Church Road. The Heritage Center, a Swedish museum, opens at 3 p.m. for tours, followed by an authentic Swedish dinner at 5 p.m.anda“SwedishHomes on the Prairie” program in the sanctuary. Enjoy Swedish dessertsandbrowsethe Swedish store. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children, payable by cash or check at the door. Reservations are required by April 24. To reserve, call the churchat512-281-0056and leave a message, or contact Jack Atterstrom at 512-2813767.
APRIL 26
PROPERTY TAX WORKSHOP
BASTROP — Learn how to navigate property taxes and properly protest at Appraisal and Protesting, a free workshop April 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Bastrop Public Library, 1100 Church St. Hosted by Anderson Community Development Corporation, the event features insights from Bastrop Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Faun Cullens and Tax Assessor-Collector Ellen Owens. Open to all property owners and community members.
