Historical Museum

Hey everyone! Let’s go to Downtown Round Rock and see a FREE show! This is part of the city’s concert series where there are free shows every Wednesday until the end of June. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair so that you have a place to sit during the show. Feel free to bring snacks to share or you can get popcorn sold at the park or pizza and beer next door. Music starts at 7, but you may want to arrive early to grab a good spot. See ya there!

It's Too Fun Tuesday with Fingerpistol at the Little Longhorn. Fingerpistol will shoot up the dance floor at 8:00 and play amazing original tunes plus a variety of country standards. No cover charge, but please bring some cash for tipping the band. There is a Two Step lesson with Hill Country Two Step at 7:00. Lesson will teach the basic two step and a turn or two. Turns instructed will vary from week to week so come back often and build your repertoire of moves and spins! If you plan to take the lesson, please indicate so in the Comments section! See Little Longhorn website for more info http://thelittlelonghornsaloon.com/public_html_new/ Parking in lot, if lot is full, try Lawnmont Ave, check signs for restrictions on one side of street.

The Alcove Cantina has an attractive well-lit outdoor stage on their beautiful "back alley" patio. You can search their [song catalog](https://www.songbookdb.com/?book=DIAMND) and even enter your song selection(s) from your smartphone. The kitchen serves burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. Come sing, dance, listen, and/or hum along!! \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- \-\-\-\.\-\-\- Use the monthly [calendar](https://www.meetup.com/i-love-austin-but-i-need-some-f-g-friends/events/calendar/) to see upcoming events at a glance.

Welcome to our **186th event**! We are reading the story **"Enough For Now"** by **Cassandra Neyenesch.** Link is provided in the comments section below and will be visible once you sign up for the event. **IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be starting our discussion at 7:45pm.** **We also would like everyone to please RSVP if you plan to attend and update it if your plans change promptly. This is critical for our event planning purposes. We very much appreciate it.** **Meetup structure:** **7:00pm -- 7:45pm:** Socializing and/or catch up on the reading for the meetup **7:45pm -- 8:00pm:** Introductions and presentation of summary of the text **8:00pm -- 8:50pm:** Discussion on the short-story **8:50pm -- 9:00pm:** Voting on the short-story and Goodbyes Please note that we are an inclusive space that welcome folks from diverse backgrounds and we wholeheartedly welcome and support LGBTQIA+, nonbinary members and Allies. We are always striving to reach out and embrace diverse voices within our Austin community. We hope you get to join our event! **WaitList explanation:** Meetup.com's engine schedules and adds folks in the waitlist automatically. Folks with higher-tier memberships are prioritized by the Meetup system. As organizers, we don't have a say in it and we don't change the order in which the people are waitlisted. We have added an additional night for our meetup which happens on Wednesday to help cater to more participants. Please feel free to sign up on the night that is most convenient for you. Both will have the same agenda for our reading and discussion. [KUT's Sean Saldana, a member of our meetup, recently did a story about us: read here!](https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2025-10-02/new-yorker-reading-club-austin-tx-central-market)

Hoovers Valley Cafe

Let's hike Brushy Creek Park Trail and walk for 1.75 hours for a total of 4.5 miles. This trail is paved so you don't need any hiking boots, but be sure to bring two or more liters of water and a flashlight. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the trail. Here is some more info on the trail located below: https://www.wilcotx.gov/1288/Brushy-Creek-Regional-Trail https://www.wilcotx.gov/1293/Twin-Lakes-Park If you need to contact me, my phone number is 281-876-7746. We will meet at the pavilion in the parking lot and I will attach a picture. NOTE: In the event of bad weather, I will issue a cancellation notice at least one hour prior to the event's start time. Please note meetup has had a massive increase in price and has nearly doubled the fee to organize clubs. If you like the club and want to donate you can pay Kevin by Venmo [here](https://venmo.com/u/Kevin-Coe-9). Finally, we recommend that you review information on the trail and that you come prepared for the hike (e.g., bring at least two liters of water, wear appropriate footwear, and a brimmed hat.) All attendees are solely responsible for their own health and safety. By RSVPing for this event, you are agreeing that you are taking sole responsibility for your own health and safety and, if any, your guests' health and safety. If you or your guests are not willing or are unable to take responsibility for your own health and safety, do not RSVP for this event. Please note this event is also posted on **[I love Austin, but I need some f*****g friends!](https://www.meetup.com/i-love-austin-but-i-need-some-f-g-friends/)**

The fun starts blooming Friday evening when artists set up wares, fresh smells waft from food vendors & live music takes center stage. Plan to stroll square & dance right into your Friday night. 25th- Really blossoms when it kicks off with Poppy parade & car show. Kids can get crafty at fun zone & everyone can feast their senses on fine arts, tasty treats, & toe-tapping tunes. 26th- Shop artisan market, enjoy live music, see the Pop Pup parade, & meet Chet the DayTripper. Come out & make most of your Sunday. 3 stages- free. (See schedule & sponsors on website.) Friday- 5-10p. Saturday- 10-10p. Sunday-11-5p.

Let's check out cool classic cars and fun live music at the 2026 Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown. Get ready to enjoy "fine arts, tasty treats, and toe tapping fun". More information including parking can be found here: https://visit.georgetown.org/events/red_poppy_festival/index.php Can't wait to see you there!

**San Gabriel River from Blue Hole Hike & Georgetown Red Poppy Festival** This was a fun event last year - let's do it again! We'll hike about a 5-mile portion of the San Gabriel River Trail. We will meet at 9am on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at the Blue Hole Park trailhead. (Reference: [https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/san-gabriel-trail](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/texas/san-gabriel-trail)) The Blue Hole Park trailhead is at the corner of Rock Street & 2nd Street in downtown Georgetown, next to the Encantada Cocina-Cantina (formerly El Monumento). The [Red Poppy Festival](https://visit.georgetown.org/events/red_poppy_festival/index.php) is a fantastic event. After the hike, we can have lunch at Encantada or a food vendor at the festival, then enjoy booths and live music throughout the rest of the day. Also, I have been doing a lot of travel in 2026 and that will continue for a while. I'm looking for one or two more co-organizers who want to schedule local Austin-area hikes for this group, and I'll plan only a few out-of-state hikes this year. If you're interested in being a co-organizer, come on out to this event and let's chat. Thanks, Mike . . \-\-\- Legal Disclaimer \-\-\- By clicking on "Yes" for this event you agree, warrant, and covenant as follows: In consideration for accepting this entry, I, the registrant, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, my executors and administrators, do waive and release any and all rights for damages I may have against any parties or persons connected with the Austin Weekend Hiking & Backpacking Club Meetup group for and related to the above listed event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit to participate in any portion of this above listed event. I grant Austin Weekend Hiking & Backpacking Club permission to use any photographs, film or videotapes of this event for any purpose. I further attest that I, the registrant, am fully and completely responsible for any guests that I bring to the event, whether registered or not.

**Time:** 7PM - Whenever **Location:** Night Owl Bar - Leander 203 N Brushy St, Leander, TX 78641 **NOTE:** Meetup only allows me to list 10 guests on the free plan. If the meetup is full, PLEASE STILL COME. Just post a comment to let me know you're coming. If you're an Atheist, Agnostic, Skeptic, going through the process of deconstruction, or simply questioning your faith and want to hang out with some awesome people, come on out to our February meetup! There is generally no major agenda, though this month I do have a discussion topic to get things started: **Discussion Topic - Blind Faith vs Skepticism vs Cynicism** Healthy skepticism helps to ensure that our beliefs match reality. Cynicism, however, can result in a distrust of things even in the face of evidence supporting the thing. With cynicism, conspiracy theories abound. With Blind Faith, anything can be believed even without evidence. So how do you operate as a skeptic without falling into cynicism? How does skepticism impact your beliefs and outlook on life? Are there any areas of your life where you still exercise blind faith? How does trusting in the consensus of experts differ from blind faith in religious texts or authority figures? Our regular meetup starts at 7PM and we usually just chat over drinks and food (though there is no pressure to order anything.) Look forward to seeing all you regulars (and hopefully some new faces too!)

we've had some weird things happen with the location in the Meetup app. the right address is 2471 AW Grimes, very close to 45 in a small shopping center. it is NOT in downtown Round Rock Hey there F$#&ing friends! Love music? Love winning? Then Music Bingo is your jam! 🎵 Win awesome prizes, enjoy great drinks, and vibe to the music! Let’s play! 🎸🍻 No bingo card required, you play on your phone. How it works: they play a short clip of a song, and then regardless of whether you know it or not, they'll give you the answer so you can mark it on your phone..if you happen to know it and can mark your board a little faster, yell BINGO! There's a theme for each round, it's good times and good music. 🎸🍻 If you're not into the bingo scene, there's a ton of games and a full bar. The food is also pretty good. [https://pixelpalacearcade.com/home](https://pixelpalacearcade.com/home)

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

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Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **LATE LUNCH:** *After we browse the bookstore maze, let's gather for the best traditional Jewish deli in town, [Katzingers!](katzingers.com) Choices include stacked Reubens, hot pastromi on rye, chicken salad, macaroni salad, knish, chicken soup, NY cheesecake, and dozens of other sandwiches and sides!* **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

Join WQC on April 25th from 11am-1pm at Inniswood Metro Park for a Nature Photo Walk. All types of cameras welcome! Let's enjoy spring to the fullest... 🌻🌼🌷🐤