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JULY
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Airport Commission
When: July 1st, 12 noon
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Coffee with the Mayor
When: July 1st,  2-4 p.m.
Where: Foyer of City Hall, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins
Description: Join Mayor Susan Narvaiz for refreshments and conversation.  This event will also feature exhibits of new “smart” water and electric meters that will be installed in San Marcos.  Public is invited to learn about this project and visit with project coordinators.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board
When: July 1st, 4 p.m.
Where: Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins

City Council
When: July 1st, 5:30 p.m. Proclamations, 6 p.m. Executive Session, 7 p.m. Regular Session
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Hill Country Community Band
When: July 3rd, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Historic Preservation Commission
When: July 3rd, 5:45 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins 

Independence Day Holiday
When: July 4th
Description: City offices, including City Hall, Electric Utility, Library, and Activity Center, will be closed. TDS will pick up Friday trash and recycling collection routes.

28th Annual Summerfest
Host: Parks & Recreation
When: July 4, 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: The banks of the San Marcos River at San Marcos Plaza Park
Description: Live music, booths, special events, patriotic program, and fireworks. Free and open to the public.  No alcohol or pets. Celebrate the 4th of July! Visit the website at www.summerfestsanmarcos.com or call (512) 393-8400.

Once a Week Residential Trash Recycling Collection Begins with Texas Disposal System
When: July 7th
Description: Visit www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us to see your new trash collection day.

Terri Hendrix Band
When: July 10, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Housing Authority
When: July 8th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Allenwood Homes Office, Thorpe Lane.

Human Services Advisory Board
When: July 8th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Planning & Zoning Commission
When: July 8th, 6 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Legislative Update Luncheon
Host: San Marcos Chamber of Business
When: Thursday, July 10, 11:30 - 1:00
Where: the End Zone, Sac-N-Pac room
Description: featuring State Senator Jeff Wentworth and State Rep. Patrick Rose.

Oliver!
Host: San Marcos Performing Arts Association, and San Marcos High School
When: July 11 & 12 at 7:30 pm
Where: New High School Theater
Description: Tickets are General Admission, $15 at the door.

Oliver!
Host: San Marcos Performing Arts Association, and San Marcos High School
When: July 12 & 13 at 2:30 pm
Where: New High School Theater
Description: Tickets are General Admission, $15 at the door.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
When: July 15th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins

City Manager Swearing In Ceremony
When: July 15th, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins
Description: City Manager Rick Menchaca will be sworn in as the 18th chief executive of the City of San Marcos. Public is invited to attend ceremony and reception.

City Council
When: July 15th, 5:30 p.m. Proclamations, 6 p.m. Executive Session, 7 p.m. Regular Session
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Convention & Visitor Bureau
When: July 16th, 11:30 a.m.
Where: Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 202 North C.M. Allen Parkway

Main Street Advisory Board
When: July 16th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Old Fish Hatchery Community Building, 204 North C.M. Allen Parkway

Beautification Committee
When: July 16th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins

Economic Development Board
When: July 17th, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Arts Commission
When: July 17th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins

Zoning Board of Adjustments
When: July 17th, 5:45 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Zydeco Blanco
When: July 17, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Transportation Advisory Board
When: July 22nd, 6 p.m.
Where: Conference Room, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Planning & Zoning Commission
When: July 22nd, 6 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 E. Hopkins

Cemetery Commission
When: July 23rd, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Grant Harris Jr. Building, 401 E. Hopkins

Salsa del Rio
When: July 24, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Library Board
When: July 28th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Public Library, 625 E. Hopkins

Minority Tourism Development Board
When: July 28th, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Corridor Business Center Conference Room, 215 W. San Antonio Street

Power Lab for Children
Host: Christ the Redeemer Church
When: July 28-31st.  Dinner starts at 5p.m. The lab begins at 6:00 to 8:20 p.m.
Where: 107 Centerpoint Road (Corner of Hunter Road &  Centerpoint)
Description: All ages welcome, Children 4 years old through 6th grade will be apart of the Power lab. If you have any questions contact Janice Jones, VBS Director, at 512-395-5294 or janicejones@juno.com .

The Patio Boys
When: July 30, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Terri Hendrix Band
When: July 10, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Movies in the Park Series
Host: Parks and Recreation
When: June-August
Where: TBA
Description: For more information, call (512-393-8400).

AUGUST
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Mariachi Nueva Generacion
When: August 7, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Two Tons of Steel
When: August 14, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza
Description: Concessions by the Greater San Marcos Youth Commission. Visit smpaa.com for more information.

Tax Free Weekend
Host: Outlet Malls and San Marcos Retailers
When: August 15-17
Where: Stores everywhere
Description: Tax Free Clothing, Footwear under $100 Outlet Malls and San Marcos Retailers.
Fiesta 2008
Host/Where: St John’s Catholic Church
When: August 29 - 31
Description: 512-353-8969

Movies in the Park Series
Host: Parks and Recreation
When: June-August
Where: TBA
Description: For more information, call (512-393-8400).

SEPTEMBER
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Junior Texas Water Safari
Host: Texas Water Safari
When: September 20
Description: This 16-mile water adventure begins at City Park and ends in Staples. The Junior Texas Water Safari is an exhilarating opportunity for avid, young canoeist and kayakers. Free for spectators. For more information, call (512) 738-6607

Pet Fest
When: September 27, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: San Marcos Plaza Park
Description: For more information visit http://www.preventalitter.com/petfest.html

Texas State Family Round Up
Host: Texas State University-San Marcos
When: September 26-28
Where: Texas State Unviersity
Description: For more information, visit http://www.txstate.edu/parents

OCTOBER
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Square Dancing
Host: Dunbar Recreation Center
When: Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Dunbar Recreation Center
Description: “Grab yer partner and DoSeDo!” This fun activity is the perfect excuse to get you and your hunnie moving!

Central Texas Seniors Golf Tournament
Host: Chamber of Commerce
When: October 6-7
Where: Sequin
Description: Two-day tournament for men ages 50+. Participants play on four courses in Seguin and San Marcos. Participant fee. For more information, call (512) 393-5900.

NOVEMBER
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DECEMBER
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JANUARY
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FEBRUARY - Black History Month
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MARCH
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Memorial Day
When: March 26

APRIL - National Poetry, Child Abuse Awareness, Alcohol Awareness Month
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MAY - National Bike Month
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JUNE - National Safety Month
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“Threads of Our Past” Quilt Show
Host: The New Braunfels Area Quilt Guild
When: June 25-27, 2009.  Friday & Saturday 10 am to 5pm. Sunday 11am to 4pm
Where: New Baunfels Kongresshalle (Civic Center) 380 South Seguin Ave. I-35 Exit #187
Info: Admission $5.00, children under 12 get in free.

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