Home and garden calendar for Nov. 12-19 in the New Orleans area | Home/Garden

Home and garden calendar for Nov. 12-19 in the New Orleans area | Home/Garden

by Home And Garden







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White variegated Leyland Cypress, photographed Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at the Shady Pond Tree Farm in Pearl River.




Tree giveaway Saturday

Orleans Parish residents can receive one of 700 free trees from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Department of Parks and Parkways, 1 Green Parade Lane, in New Orleans.

The Big TREEsy Giveaway includes more than 35 types of trees. Also, a host of Plaquemines Parish citrus trees will be available for sale for $45, including Meyer lemon, grapefruit, Key and Persian limes and navel, blood and Hamlin oranges, as well as Arbequina olive. Celeste and LSU yellow figs will be $35, and Joey avocado and Owari and arctic frost satsumas will be $55.

A tree planting workshop will be held.

Residents must bring a photo ID. Visit nolatreeproject.org.

Learn about historic homes, neighborhoods

“Historic House Specialist: New Orleans” offers an array of information about homes at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Preservation Resource Center.

Detailed data on house types, architectural styles and neighborhoods in the Crescent City will be covered, in addition to renovation and rehabilitation facts.

Real estate professionals can earn continuing education credits.

Cost starts at $85; advance registration is required. Visit prcno.org.

Visit a Bayou St. John renovation

The Preservation Resource Center’s popular Beams and Brews program heads to 3232 Grand Route St. John at 5:30 p.m. Thursday for a tour of the renovation along with beverages.

The home, thought to be a 1920s raised double, has been found to have a history that goes much further back. A restoration is being undertaken to retain as many architectural features as possible, and remain a private residence.

Tickets for non-PRC members start at $10. Visit prcno.org.







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Three events will be held to kickoff Celebration in the Oaks at City Park — an adults-only party, a family fete and Jingle Bells and Beer.




Preview Party Friday for Celebration in the Oaks

A first look at the 2022 edition of City Park’s holiday light festival will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in the Botanical Garden.

The preview party includes food, music and a “Celebration of Cocktails.”

Tickets start at $125. Visit celebrationintheoaks.com.







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Old garden roses will be among the plants at the City Park Pelican Greenhouse sale.




Pelican Greenhouse sale set

A bounty of plants, many of which are propagated from specimens growing in the Botanical Garden at City Park, will be included in the Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19.

Annuals, perennials, native trees and shrubs, and more are available starting at $3. 

Garden soil and pine straw are also available.

The greenhouse is at 2 Celebration Drive. Visit neworleanscitypark.org.

Jingle Bells & Beer is Nov. 19

The Carousel Gardens at City Park will be the spot for a preview party for the Celebration in the Oaks festival of lights on Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Jingle Bells & Beer offers free rides, food, entertainment and brews in advance of the opening of the holiday light spectacular.

Tickets for the event start at $40.







An Old Mandeville cottage reconnects a family to its lakefront roots

The Old Mandeville house of Leslie Wallace is called “The Battier-Wallace House.”




Mandeville tour planned Nov. 20

The Louisiana Landmarks Society Fall Tour of Historic Mandeville will provide transportation, lunch, cocktails and six stops in the St. Tammany Parish community Nov. 20.







Mandeville Mother's Day home tour a roaring success

New back gallery, fountain and restrooms at the Jean Baptiste Lang House.




After meeting at the Pitot House, 1440 Moss St., New Orleans, a midsized coach will depart at 8:30 a.m. and motor across the Causeway to make stops at the following:

  • Jean Baptiste Lang House, 605 Carroll St.
  • Battier-Wallace House, 113 Marigny Ave.
  • Feste-Wolfe House, 1635 Lakeshore Drive
  • Lunch at Pat’s Rest Awhile Restaurant, 2129 Lakeshore Drive
  • Albert-Gardner House, 2441 Lakeshore Drive
  • Cocktails at Dew Drop Social and Benevolent Hall, 430 Lamarque St.

Tickets are $125. Visit louisianalandmarks.org.

Tech layoffs slow Bay Area housing market as home prices fall

Tech layoffs slow Bay Area housing market as home prices fall

by Real Estate News

Add tech business layoffs to the listing of headwinds dealing with the Bay Location housing marketplace.

Soaring mortgage rates, economic downturn fears and a volatile inventory market place have all tamped down residence profits and rates in new months from record-setting pandemic highs.

Now, moving into the customarily slow winter authentic estate year, escalating uncertainty in the region’s top marketplace is offering would-be purchasers a further reason for pause.

“We have shoppers who have been in and out of looking at shopping for,” stated Silicon Valley real estate agent Mary Pope-Useful. “One of them is effective at … Fb, and they reported. ‘I didn’t get laid off, but it does not appear like a good time to make a large order.’”

Presently, there are symptoms an unstable tech industry may well be dragging down property rates. In Oct, the median expense of present one-family members residences in the Bay Location was down 2{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} from the identical time in 2021, to a nevertheless-expensive $1.2 million, according to facts released this week from the California Association of Realtors.

That drop was even steeper in tech-hefty San Francisco and San Mateo counties. Rates in San Francisco fell 7{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} to $1.7 million, whilst San Mateo dwelling costs tumbled 10{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} to $1.9 million.

In the region’s other Silicon Valley county, Santa Clara, rates have been flat yr-over-12 months at $1.6 million — but had been down 4.4{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} from the thirty day period just before.

Oscar Wei, deputy main economist with the Affiliation of Realtors, said the influence of tech layoffs in the Bay Space must be strongest in the coming winter season months when homebuying commonly slows.

“When you glimpse at revenue action in advance of the close of the yr, it is probable likely to be somewhat slower than what we earlier considered,” Wei said.

But he expects high home finance loan charges to go on currently being the most sizeable issue impacting property selling prices — which regardless of current declines are still up in the Bay Spot as a great deal as 30{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} from just right before the pandemic.

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The rising rates came as a final result of the Federal Reserve raising the expense of borrowing to slow inflation. For many potential buyers, that is intended that even as dwelling price ranges have softened, the real price of homeownership for most buyers has gotten a great deal much more high priced.

This 7 days, there was a little bit of aid: The regular level on a 30-year-fixed house loan fell to 6.6{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} — the major fall considering that 1981 — as inflation commences to cool.

Even so, the regular monthly payment on a $1 million home in the Bay Area is at the moment $6,422, in accordance to a Realtor.com calculator. This time previous calendar year, when charges were at just over 3{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}, the every month payment on a residence that price tag would have been $4,708.

(Month-to-month payment estimates include things like house taxes and insurance coverage and assume a 20{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} down payment.)

Now, turmoil in the tech marketplace is adding a new problem. Even in advance of Facebook, Twitter and Amazon just lately declared enormous layoffs, tech firms had been shedding hundreds of regional positions as earnings fell and a economic downturn appeared additional likely.

Whilst quite a few of people very qualified staff may find jobs in other industries, the moves “could ship a sign to everybody” that the financial state and housing industry “are vulnerable because it will lead to a broader slowdown,” stated Stephen Levy, director of the Palo Alto-centered Heart for Continuing Research of the California Economy.

Levy famous a popular freeze in tech selecting could also awesome housing costs.

“To the extent that new tech staff members were being a source of desire for bidding up selling prices, that is possible to disappear for a though,” he explained.

What it’s like to live in the hottest Bay Area real estate neighborhoods now

What it’s like to live in the hottest Bay Area real estate neighborhoods now

by Real Estate News

As the blazing-hot housing market continues to cool across most of California, the Bay Area communities maintaining the strongest growth in home values appear increasingly concentrated in affluent North Bay communities, especially on the Marin County coast, according to the latest data.

The Chronicle analyzed data from real estate listings company Zillow to see which ZIP codes across the Bay Area had the fastest average growth in typical home values so far this year, from January to June 2022, as well as over the past year, from June 2021 to June 2022. The analysis took only ZIP codes with populations of 1,000 or more into account, based on U.S. census data.

The data showed a continued slowdown in the wake of the “explosion of home values” tied to the pandemic — when remote workers no longer tethered to city centers fled to suburban and exurban areas, driving up prices, according to Zillow data spokesperson Matt Kreamer. Home value growth in the six-month period from January to June was less than half the year-over-year growth in nearly all the ZIP codes examined, he said.

But a number of Marin County ZIP codes — including several established coastal vacation areas — signaled their enduring popularity by topping both the 2022 and year-over-year lists.

Their dominance reflects a shift in buyers’ priorities during the pandemic, according to realtors Sarah Kowalczyk and Lotte Moore, a team with Compass in Marin County. Many were drawn to Marin for the same goals, they said: a better lifestyle, good weather and access to outdoor spaces.

‘Serene’ and ‘tranquil’: Woodacre

Woodacre, a tiny unincorporated community in Marin County’s San Geronimo Valley northwest of Fairfax, had the Bay Area’s highest 2022 growth in home values, at 15.4{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}, rising from $1.06 million in January to $1.29 million in June.

The pandemic opened buyers’ eyes to an area that previously was considered “too far out,” Kowalczyk said. “Now buyers are seeing what they can get, and they have no problem with the commute.”

She said her team has been seeing an increase in buyers from more-populated parts of southern or central Marin County, whose property values have increased to near-San Francisco levels. In Woodacre, they can “still find relative value” and get a large home with a lot of acreage, and “total privacy.”

A view of 110 Carson Road in Woodacre, a home currently listed by Mark Machado of Attain Real Estate.

A view of 110 Carson Road in Woodacre, a home currently listed by Mark Machado of Attain Real Estate.

Courtesy Mark Machado

While Woodacre has a “sleepy country environment” — there’s no gas station, and you have to drive a little farther for groceries — the town is still accessible, Kowalczyk said, and the area is served by top public school districts.

“There’s a learning curve, but 95{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} of people who move there figure it out…and are beyond thrilled by how safe it is, how quiet it is,” she said.

Realtor Mark Machado, a co-founder of San Rafael-based Attain Real Estate, said the community is tight-knit and friendly with a “serene, tranquil” feel. The only downside, he said, is that homes are on septic and propane systems, which can take some getting used to.

Coastal magnets: Point Reyes Station, Sea Ranch

To the west of Woodacre on the Marin County coast is Point Reyes Station, a popular tourist town acting as the primary gateway to Point Reyes National Seashore. It saw the third-highest growth in home values this year, 14.2{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}, rising from $1.57 million in January to $1.79 million in June.

The Compass realtor team said they’ve mainly seen older buyers who want second homes, perhaps initially looking in Wine Country to the east, or Bolinas or Stinson Beach to the south, and then widening their search.

30 Knob Hill Road in Point Reyes Station, a home sold by Compass agents Sarah Kowalczyk and Lotte Moore.

30 Knob Hill Road in Point Reyes Station, a home sold by Compass agents Sarah Kowalczyk and Lotte Moore.

Team Lotte & Sarah, Compass

A major draw for Point Reyes Station is its farm-to-table and artisanal culture, Moore said. It also serves as a hub for many activities and attractions, she added — but for residents, that can be a downside because the town fills up with tourists on weekends and holidays.

Coastal Marin County towns like Point Reyes Station have long been popular day-trip or weekend destinations for Bay Area residents seeking a quick getaway to enjoy nature and small-town life, Kreamer said. But the pandemic has transformed them into places where people are looking to put down roots. “It makes sense that a fair number of people would look to relocate there if they don’t have to commute to the office every day,” she said.

Another small coastal community, Sea Ranch in Sonoma County, continues to lead the Bay Area and California in home-value growth. A Chronicle analysis of Zillow data earlier this month found Sea Ranch had the highest year-over-year increase from May 2021 to May 2022 statewide.

The most recent data showed Sea Ranch had highest year-over-year percentage increase in home values in the Bay Area as of June, at 43.87{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}, and the region’s second highest increase for the January-to-June period, at 15.37{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9}.

Realtors in the area said the uniqueness of the architecture, proximity to the coast, recent addition of high-speed internet and a private airstrip attracted well-to-do buyers who can work remotely.

A home in Sea Ranch that sold for $1.8 million in August 2021.

A home in Sea Ranch that sold for $1.8 million in August 2021.

Kennedy & Associates

The pull of the suburbs

For many, though, it’s about affordability and getting more bang for their buck. Kreamer said. Generally, buying a home in the cities of San Francisco or San Jose is more expensive than in the nearby Bay Area suburbs.

Three Tri-Valley ZIP codes in San Ramon and Danville and a ZIP code in Union City all saw significant year-over-year home value growth, each rising just over 24{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} from June 2021 to June 2022. ZIP codes in Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore also made the top 15 list for year-over-year home value increases.

“A buyer can certainly get more space for their money in some of the outlying areas,” Kreamer said. “If you’re a first-time buyer in the Bay Area, it makes sense you’d look at places like Livermore or Union City, where homes are relatively affordable and you can get more space and a yard for the price of a small condo closer to the city.”

Many Bay Area home buyers have had more freedom during the pandemic and in the past year to expand their choices, whether it’s the location, type of home or other amenities that are important to their lifestyles.

“What’s happening in the Bay Area is that many people are freer than ever to seek out homes that most closely fit their preferences, and to make fewer tradeoffs,” Kreamer said.

So nature lovers and those looking for a more peaceful life look to Marin and Sonoma counties, while families seeking larger homes, amenities and a backyard for the kids may be drawn to suburbs such as San Ramon and Danville.

Methodology

Zillow’s Home Value Index measures a region’s typical home value and housing market appreciation based on multiple data sources, including seasonal variations and the values of homes nearby. Home value estimates are not based just on the prices of recently sold homes, but rather estimate the value of all homes within the selected region, whether they were sold or not.

The approach differs from that used by many Realtors, whose data comes from regional Realtor and broker databases called multiple listing services; the methodologies can differ and the analyses would not be directly comparable.

Kellie Hwang is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: kellie.hwang@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @KellieHwang

 

Milwaukee area home and garden events calendar for spring 2022

Milwaukee area home and garden events calendar for spring 2022

by Home And Garden

Find home improvement and gardening classes for Milwaukee, Waukesha and the surrounding counties, with a roundup of home and garden events, craft and hobby shows, local history and tours, and where to find more information:

Boerner Botanical Gardens

Education and Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens offer a variety of year-round classes for adults and children. Whitnall Park, 9400 Boerner Drive, Hales Corners. Garden Information: (414) 525-5601; Friends of Boerner general Information: (414) 525-5653; boernerbotanicalgardens.org

Brookfield Farmers Market

7:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, opens May 7. Brookfield Central High School, front parking lot, 16900 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield. brookfieldfarmersmarket.com

Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion

Learn about the historic house museum dedicated to the preservation of the Pabst family legacy. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Onsite admissions are available, but advance online ticket purchase is recommended. 2000 W. Wisconsin Ave. pabstmansion.com

Hot Homes: 5 Denver area listings starting at 0,000

Hot Homes: 5 Denver area listings starting at $450,000

by Real Estate News

Earlier this March StorageCafe named Denver the 10th-most active real estate performer in the country based on new construction in the 50 biggest metro areas across the U.S.

The good news: “Ever-growing interest in Denver makes it one of the best performing residential markets,” in the country, the report read. And in an attempt keep up with all the demand, residential building permits have increased 131{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} over the past decade.

  • Yes, but: We still need lots more.

For a view of a few homes up for grabs across Denver right now, have a look here:

1671 Yosemite St. — $450,000

Why we love it: This charming 1950s brick ranch residence has a big backyard with tidy landscaping, a patio and fireplace. The home is just blocks from Central Park and close to the light rail station, Stanley Marketplace, downtown Denver and more.

Realtor: Nicole Rufener + Antoinette Wharton — milehimodern

Neighborhood: East Colfax

Specs: 2 beds, 1 bath, 832 square feet

Notable features: Natural light thanks to large windows, classic kitchen with all-white cabinetry and expansive countertops. Primary bedroom features a walk-in closet with built-in shelving; secondary bedroom offers possibility for home office.

1671 Yosemite Street, Denver
1671 Yosemite St., Denver. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern
1671 Yosemite Street, Denver
1671 Yosemite St., Denver. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern
1671 Yosemite Street, Denver. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern
1671 Yosemite St., Denver. Photo: Nate Polta/milehimodern
3707 N. Vine St. — $650,000

Why we love it: This listing boasts a cozy living room connected to a bright dining area — great space to mingle with guests beneath all beneath a contemporary light fixture.

Realtor: Nicole Rufener — milehimodern

Neighborhood: Cole

Specs: 3 beds, 3 baths, 1,584 square feet

Notable features: Wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Big walk-in closet in primary bedroom. Stackable washer/dryer set.

3707 N. Vine St
3707 N. Vine St. Photo: Kyle Fitts/milehimodern
3707 N. Vine St
3707 N. Vine St. Photo: Kyle Fitts/milehimodern
3707 N. Vine St.
3707 N. Vine St. Photo: Kyle Fitts/milehimodern
1429 S. Jackson St — $760,000

Why we love it: This mid-century modern home is situated at the intersection of the Bonnie Brae, Wash Park, Old South Gaylord, University of Denver and Cherry Creek neighborhoods — making it central and easily accessible.

  • Realtor: Delfino Juarez — Corcoran Perry & Co.
  • Neighborhood: Cory-Merrill
  • Specs: 3 beds, 2 baths, 2,146 square feet
  • Notable features: Coved ceilings and bar seating in the kitchen. Recessing lighting. Finished basement. Covered patio, landscaped backyard and oversized two-car garage.
1429 S Jackson St
1429 S Jackson St. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co
1429 S Jackson St Denver
1429 S Jackson St. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co
1429 S Jackson St. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co
1429 S Jackson St. Photo courtesy of Corcoran Perry & Co
1628 14th St., Unit 3A — $1,825,000

Why we love it: This modern, third-floor loft is inspired by visionary architect Antoni Gaudi. Custom-made art and furniture are offered for sale with property.

Realtor: Alex Jacobson — Compass

Neighborhood: Auraria

Specs: 2 beds, 2 baths, 2,319 square feet

Notable features: 12-foot wood beam ceilings, exposed brick, radiant floor heating, steam shower and patio. Copper tub and hidden appliances.

1628 14th Street, Unit 3A
1628 14th Street, Unit 3A. Photo: Charlie Halsell
1628 14th Street, Unit 3A
1628 14th Street, Unit 3A. Photo: Charlie Halsell
1628 14th Street, Unit 3A. Photo: Charlie Halsell
1628 14th Street, Unit 3A. Photo: Charlie Halsell
1128 Cherokee St. — $2,450,000

Why we love it: Welcome to the Rohe Home, featuring multi-level architecture with stunning woodwork, soaring ceilings and multi-generational living thanks to an ADU condo.

Realtor: Jenny Usaj and Kristina Casinelli — Usaj Realty

Neighborhood: Golden Triangle

Specs: 4 beds, 2 full 2 3/4 baths, 6,165 square feet

Notable features: Elevator, gas fireplace, built-in shelving, soaring windows. Five-piece bathroom, rooftop vista and lots of access to outdoor space. Sitting area and library. Heated garage can accommodate three vehicles.

1128 Cherokee
1128 Cherokee St. Photo courtesy of USAJ Realty
1128 Cherokee St.
1128 Cherokee St. Photo courtesy of USAJ Realty
1128 Cherokee St. Photo courtesy of USAJ Realty
1128 Cherokee St. Photo courtesy of USAJ Realty
Home and garden show, crawfish boil, Tough as Trails 5K and more coming up in Killeen-Temple area | Local News

Home and garden show, crawfish boil, Tough as Trails 5K and more coming up in Killeen-Temple area | Local News

by Home And Garden

While the Central Texas area may not be able to look forward to warm spring weather any time soon, it still has plenty of events to keep things exciting. Take a look at the listing for details on what’s going on.

Local Events

The Temple Area Builders Association Home and Garden Show will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 26, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121, Belton. This event will feature over 125 exhibitors featuring information on home builders, landscapers, plants and more. Admission is $10 per day; kids 12 and under are free.

The Carter BloodCare Blood Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at 305 Miller’s Crossing, Harker Heights. Go to www.carterbloodcare.org for more information.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is hosting a Skate Night and Laser Tag Trip at 6 p.m. Feb. 25. Register by stopping by BOSS Headquarters, 9212 Old Ironsides Ave., Fort Hood. This event is open to all single and unaccompanied soldiers. Cost is $15 and includes transportation and activities.

The third annual Camp Caylor Crawfish Boil will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at 146 County Road 4814 in Copperas Cove. There will be drinks, live music, and plates of crawfish available. Admission is $15 per person and includes a plate. Go to www.campcaylor.com for more information.

The Tough as Trails 5K Hike, Walk, or Run will be at 8 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Cost is $15 for military affiliates and $20 for unaffiliated individuals. Go to https://bit.ly/353R47S to register online.

Keep Copperas Cove Beautiful is hosting a Community Shred Day from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 26 at the CCISD Service and Training Center, 408 S. Main St. Attendees can bring up to four boxes of documents to be securely shredded, as well as drop off old hard drives, laptops, and cellphones for recycling. Contact Roxanne Flores-Achmadat rflores-achmad@copperascovetx.gov for questions.

The Phantom Warrior Scramble will be at noon March 4 at the Courses of Clear Creek, 52381 Battalion Ave., Fort Hood. The four-person scramble is open to all and registration is $40 per person with an optional $5 mulligan. Stop by the club to sign up beforehand or register on site from 11 to 11:45 a.m. the day of.

Volunteers are needed to sign up for the Love Your Park Day event from 8 a.m. to noon March 12 at Conder Park, 810 Conder St., Killeen. Those interested in helping clean up the park must sign up by March 1 by emailing yavlderrama-santana@killeentexas.gov.

Liv and Let Live Yoga, 3803 Levy Lane in Killeen, hosts Yoga for Those Who Serve from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every second Thursday of the month. This free class is for military, first responders, healthcare workers, and teachers of all skill levels.

The Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Avenue D in Temple, hosts its Country and Western Dance from 6 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at. Admission is $5 per person and is open to adults only. Coffee and punch are provided. Guests are invited to bring a snack to share.

The Mayborn Science Theater at Central Texas College, 6200 W. Central Texas Expressway in Killeen, hosts a variety of laser shows, movies, and other events based on astronomy. For show descriptions, a full schedule, and ticket prices go to www.starsatnight.org or call 254-526-1800.

Family Fun

The 10th annual Daddy Daughter Dance will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. WS Young Drive. This year’s theme is “Mad Hatter Ball.” This event is for girls ages 5 to 12 and their fathers or father figures. Cost is $50 per couple and $20 for each additional child. Go to https://bit.ly/36b8tfu to register.

St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church and Preschool, 2800 Trimmier Road in Killeen, is hosting its Shrove Pancake Supper and Open House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 1. Visitors can enjoy dinner, a book fair, bounce houses, tour of the preschool, and information on how to register for the next school year. Go to www.stchrisps.com for more information.

The Copperas Cove Parks and Recreations Spring Break Camp will be from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 14-18 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Avenue B. Cost is $72 per child and registration is open to kids ages 5-12. Attendees will play games, make arts and crafts, and enjoy indoor/outdoor activities. Stop by the office to register in advance. Call 254-542, 2719 for more information.

Axe Monkeys Fort Hood, 1707 Dubroc Drive in Killeen, hosts Family Night from 2 to 8 p.m. every Sunday. Families can enjoy 40{d4d1dfc03659490934346f23c59135b993ced5bc8cc26281e129c43fe68630c9} off lane rentals during this time. Go to https://axemonkeys.com/ft-hood-killeen/ for more information.

The Harker Heights Public Library, 400 Indian Trail, is hosting weekly, in-person children’s programs through the month of March including: Baby Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays; Story Time for ages 2- 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays; and Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Call 254-953-5496 to register. The library also posts a variety of livestreams, children’s programs, story times, crafts, and other activities throughout the week on the library’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/harkerheightspubliclibrary/. The Virtual/In-Person Book Discussion Club is at 6:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month. Email lyoungblood@harkerheights.gov to join.

The Killeen Public Library hosts Game Days for adults to socialize over cards, board games, and dominoes from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at the Main Library, 205 E. Church Ave. The Main Library will also host weekly, in-person children’s programs throughout the month of March. Go to https://www.killeentexas.gov/171/Libraries for more information.

The Lampasas Public Library, 201 S. Main St., is hosting a Story Time event featuring “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss at 10:30 a.m. March 2.

The Last Drive-In Picture Show, 2912 S. Highway 36, Gatesville, hosts a double-feature movie every night of the week. This week’s drive-in lineup, showing nightly from Feb. 25 to March 2, will be “Uncharted” at 7 p.m. and “Spider Man: No Way Home” at 9 p.m. Admission is $10 per car.

Local Music

Bo’s Barn Dance Hall and Club is hosting live music by Craig Howell with Somewhere in Texas from 8 p.m. to midnight Feb. 25. Cover: $10. Texas Double Shot will perform from 9 p.m. to midnight Feb. 26. Cover: $10. The dance hall is at 4984 W. Farm-to-Market 93, Temple. Catch karaoke from 8 to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Happy Hour is from 5 to 10 p.m. every Thursday, and 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Check out a free dance lesson from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every first Thursday of the month. For more information, go to www.bosbarndancehall.com, or call 254-939-7131.

Chupacabra Craft Beer and Salado Lonestar Winery, 401 S. Main St. in Salado, hosts free live music by local artists every Friday and Saturday night. Chupacabra also hosts Open Mic Night for acoustic music and comedy every Monday from 7 to 10 p.m.

Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St. in Salado, is hosting free live music by Anna Larson from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 26 and Jared Johnson at 4 p.m. Feb. 27.

Fire Street Pizza, 10310 Farm-to-Market 439 in Belton, is hosting free live music by Trevor Heltfrom 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 25, Beth Lee and The Breakupsfrom 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 26, and an acoustic show by Martian Folk from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 27.

Bold Republic Brewing Company, 206 N. Penelope St. in Belton, is hosting live music by James Hearne from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 26.

The VFW Post 3892, 201 VFW Drive in Harker Heights, hosts Music and Karaoke Night with DJ Time from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday. Call 254-213-3350 for more information.

Fred T. Venable VFW Post 3393, 424 County Road 4931 in Kempner, hosts live karaoke with Michael Gordon from 8 p.m. to midnight every Friday. No cover.

Local Markets

The Central Texas Farmers Market occurs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday at Kempner Farm, 4616 Farm-to-Market 2808, Kempner. There are local growers, artisans, vendors, food trucks, and more available. Interested vendors can go to http://www.kempnerfarm.com to find more information and an application.

Lampasas Trade Days will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at 2646 E. Highway 190. There will be vendors, antique dealers, craftsmen, artists, and more available. Call 512-734-1294 for more information.

Museums and Exhibits

The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum,315 W. Avenue B, is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Every first Saturday of the month, the museum hosts a free, themed Family Day. Go towww.templerrhm.org for more information. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for kids ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.

The Bell County Museum, 201 N. Main St. in Belton, is hosting a Celebrate Texas event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 26. This free event is open to all ages and will include learning about Texas legends, painting bluebonnets, meeting a cowboy, and practicing roping. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The Mayborn Museum at Baylor University, 1300 S. University Parks Drive, Waco, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. A special exhibition, “Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit,” based on the television series, is on display now to May 1. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $8 for kids 12 and under.

The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Texas Ranger Trail in Waco, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, $4 for kids 6 to 12, and kids under 6 are free.Go towww.texasranger.org for more information.

The Lampasas County Museum, 303 S. Western Ave., is hosting Paper Quilting for Kids during normal business hours. This event is free and no reservations are required. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 512-556-2224 for more information.