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Meetings & Area Events

Explore the sky above at your state park

Friday, May 18, 2012 | Smithville Times

BASTROP and SMITHVILLE– Did you know that the night sky is full of unfolding drama?

Antique motorcycles rumble through Riverbend

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | Denis McGinness

If you’re looking for antiques this weekend you’ll find unique rolling relics at the seventh annual antique motorcycle show and swap meet at Riverbend Park in Smithville.

Smithville Volunteer Fire Department 2012 Fundraiser on May 20

Thursday, May 10, 2012 | Smithville Times

The 8th annual Fly-In for flapjacks, airplane show

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | Denis McGinness

Fuel up the Falcon Jet or the Ford pickup and head to Smithville-Crawford Municipal Airport’s eighth annual Fly-In on Saturday, May 12 starting at 9 a.m. for pancakes, sausage and fun for the kids.

Probate records: A gift from your ancestor

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | Smithville Times

At the next meeting of the Smithville Genealogy Society, guest speaker Cindy Foreman, popular past-president of the Austin Genealogical Society and sought-after Central Texas genealogy speaker,  will explore what genealogical information can be found in probate records.

Author presents her book on Colorado River

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | Smithville Times

Released in April from Texas A&M University Press, “River of Contrasts: the Texas Colorado” is the fulfillment of four-plus years of work for Bastrop County Audubon Society’s president Margie Crisp and highlights the appreciation for the major river which begins and ends within Texas.

Emancipet offering clinic in Smithville Thursday, May 10

Monday, May 7, 2012 | Smithville Times

When: 10 a.m. Emancipet is coming back to Smithville on Thursday, May 10, to the Recreation Center parking lot.

Cinco de Mayo Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday

Thursday, May 3, 2012 | Smithville Times

A.C.E. sponsors their first fundraiser for the 2012 School Year – Cinco de Mayo Fiesta/Fundraiser.

Johnny Pittman Memorial Hamfest on May 5

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Smithville Times

The Bastrop County Amateur Radio Club will host area radio and electronics enthusiasts at its annual Johnny Pittman Memorial Hamfest on May 5 at the Dr. George M. Jones VFW Post 1309, On Loop 230 / HW 95 at the West end of Smithville just North of the river.

National Day of Prayer planned

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 | Smithville Times

The Bastrop Christian Ministerial Alliance will host a one-hour prayer event, starting at 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 at the Gazebo on the lawn of the county courthouse as a part of the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer.

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