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| | Be a Part of History: The Temple College Centennial Gala | | |
Celebrate 100 years of transforming lives—and help us build the next century of student success! Your investment today secures a brighter future for our students and leaves a lasting legacy.
Where: Harry B. Macey Jr. Conference Room inside the Temple College Main Building. 2600 S. First Street, Temple, TX 76504.
When: September 22, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
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Diamond Art Night at the Winery ~ Every Thursday with Sherry
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening of sparkling fun at Diamond Art Night at the Winery! Whether you're a diamond art enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, grab a glass of wine and get crafty with us!
All supplies included. Pick one of our kits or Go rogue! Transform a wine bottle into your own one-of-a-kind diamond art masterpiece
Enjoy great wine, good company, and a laid-back atmosphere while you create something beautiful. No experience necessary. Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a group outing!
$20
Includes 1 glass of Wine
No Reservation Needed
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10th Annual Belton’s Bacon, Blues, & Brews Festival!
Historic Bell County Courthouse Square
Friday & Saturday, September 25–26, 2025
Two days of live entertainment, food, cold craft brews, and bacon! Enjoy:
Live Music, Bacon-Inspired Dishes, Breweries & Wineries, Art & Craft Vendors
Pig Calling Contests (Youth & Adult Divisions!)
Food Trucks
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FALL MARKET AT THE WINERY
Crisp air, great wine, local shopping, and live entertainment... what could be better?
Come spend the day browsing local vendors, enjoying winery favorites, and getting a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local businesses and artisans.
LIVE MUSIC!
Make a day of it! Downtown Belton's popular Bacon, Brews & Blues festival is happening just minutes away. Stop by the winery to discover unique vendors, enjoy a glass of wine, and check out incredible local talent before heading downtown to enjoy the festivities, live music, craft beer, and all that Bacon, Brews & Blues has to offer.
Vendor Categories:
• Sweet & Savory Food Vendors
• Handmade Crafts
• Clothing Boutiques
• Resale & Specialty Merchandise
NOW ACCEPTING VENDORS!
We are looking for amazing local businesses to join us this fall. Vendor spaces are available in our Lounge, Patio, Grass Area, and Conference Room.
Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your products to shoppers visiting both the winery and the downtown Belton events!
We welcome youth entrepreneurs (accompanied by adult) to bring their goods and ideas to our market as well as any other local crafter, baker, reseller.
Sip. Shop. Support Local.
Apply today: https://forms.gle/FDENX3DgP64ymnZJA
Invite your friends and help us make this our best market yet!
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Get your kroje and dancing shoes ready for Polka on the Square!
Enjoy two days filled with authentic traditions — from lively polka music to local breweries, wineries, and delicious Czech-inspired dishes!
Event Schedule:
Friday, Oct. 9 - 5-10 PM
Food Vendors, Breweries, and Wineries: 5–10 PM
The Fritz Hodde Fabulous Six Band: 5:30–7:30 PM
The Praha Bros: 8–10 PM
Saturday, Oct. 10 - 11 AM-10 PM
Food Vendors, Breweries, and Wineries: 11 AM–10 PM
Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five: 5:30–7:30 PM
Brave Combo: 8-10 PM
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UMHB Homecoming ~
Crusaders vs. Howard Payne
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Registration is OPEN!
Join us at the 10th Annual RMHC / Kids & Clays Sporting Clay Tournament on October 16th at Weber’s Shooting Range!
The day is filled with prizes, breakfast, lunch, Clay Shooting and so much more! Help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities and have some outdoor fun!
Sponsorships, Teams, and TICKETS
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Temple Civic Theatre Fall Fest & THRILLER
Vendors, music, food, pumpkin patch, and more! This annual event and fundraiser returns October 24th at 10am.
Attend the Fall Fest and stay for THRILLER. Our resident Choreographer will teach you the full Thriller dance. Wear your best zombie outfit and our talented makeup artists will make you up in custom zombie makeup.
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Grab your boots, sparkle up your denim, and join CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties for an unforgettable evening of bingo, fun, and fundraising at our Denim, Diamonds & Daubers Bingo Night!
✨ Dress in your favorite denim and bling
🎁 Win exciting bingo prizes, raffles, and giveaways
🍽️ Enjoy delicious refreshments and snacks from Wings Pizza N Things
🎶 Experience a night filled with music, laughter, and community spirit
Whether you're a seasoned bingo player or just looking for a fun night out with friends, Denim, Diamonds & Daubers is the perfect way to support a great cause while making lasting memories.
Every ticket purchased helps CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties provide trained volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Your support helps ensure that children in foster care have a dedicated voice advocating for their safety, well-being, and future.
Gather your friends, bring your lucky dauber, and get ready to shine for a cause that changes children's lives—one bingo card at a time!
💙 All proceeds benefit CASA of Bell & Coryell Counties and the children we serve.
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Randall King w/ Kylie Frey gates at 6 pm. Must be 18 or older or with an adult.
https://ticketing.roninpos.app/events/RandallKing
No outside chairs, no outside food or drinks, and appropriate attire required. We offer a full bar. General admission, VIP Tables, and Reserved Tables as available. Each table purchase comes with 6 tickets.
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UMHB Hometown Heroes ~
Crusaders vs. Schreiner
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Ribs & Rods 2026 presented by Don Ringler Chevrolet & Toyota
Family friendly car show and BBQ cookoff! Live music, local vendors, food trucks and great people supporting the Ronald McDonald House!!!
Ribs & Rods is one of Temple's most popular events brought to you by Don Ringler Chevrolet and Toyota. Ribs & Rods joins the community's love for live music, classic and custom cars, and BBQ, all in support of our local Ronald McDonald House. The beautiful Bend O the River with it's large shade trees and golf course-esc grass will be the location of 2026's event.
With several fun games and events to keep the whole family entertained including amazing bands, kids coloring and pedal car competitions, rib eating contest, and a drive in style movie experience featuring TBD!
2025's event brought in over 600 show vehicles, over 40 of the best cookers in Texas!
Ribs & Rods will be at Bend O' the River, right off IH35, and to invite you to be part of this spectacular event.
Visit RibsandRods.org for more information
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Armed Services YMCA
Nov. 14th | 2pm
Join us at our 165th Birthday Bash
Hosted by: Bold Republic Brewing Company
Whether you're competing in the chili cook-off, enjoying live music, or celebrating with friends, your support helps ASYMCA Killeen continue serving those who serve our nation.
Help us honor 165 years of service and reach our $16,500 fundraising goal! Bring your friends, family, and appetite!
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UMHB Military Appreciation ~
Crusaders vs. Hardin Simmons
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The 2027 Central Texas BBQ Roundup is bringing competition BBQ, bull riding, classic cars, animals, families, and community together for one huge weekend at the Huntington Bank Expo.
With a field built for 132 competition BBQ teams, CTBR 2027 will be our largest Roundup yet, while staying focused on what the event was created to do: bring Central Texas together and use great BBQ to support great causes.
Friday, March 19, 2027
5:00 PM | Friday Night Opens to the Public
Come out Friday evening and experience the BBQ competition as teams prepare for Saturday's championship cook-off.
The public can enjoy the competition atmosphere, food trucks, and an exciting night of Bull Riding in the Dome.
Friday night is a chance to see CTBR after dark, meet the teams, grab something to eat, and experience the sights, sounds, smoke, and energy of a major Texas BBQ competition.
Saturday, March 20, 2027
9:00 AM | Car Show Begins
11:00 AM | Main Gates Open to the Public
12:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & National Anthem
Join us at noon for the official opening of the 2027 Central Texas BBQ Roundup, including the presentation of the colors and a special surprise guest performing our National Anthem.
You'll have to be there to find out who.
5:00 PM | BBQ Awards Ceremony
7:00 PM | Event Closes
| | American Legion Post 55 Belton is holding a shoe drive collecting used, not torn-up shoes. They have a metal box on their porch at 101 W. Avenue A , Belton, to drop them off. They will be cleaned and then recycled to children without shoes all around the world. | | |
Armed Services YMCA
FIVE STAR FOOD MARKET
Active-duty families and members of the community are invited to shop for groceries your household needs at our Harker Heights Wellness Center.
Fresh produce
Brand name pantry items
Everyday food staples
Limit of 30 lbs per household
Early bird hours for active-duty begin at 6:30 AM. Line starts at 5 AM.
Please bring a valid photo ID showing active-duty status.
| | The Bell County Business Group meets every Friday morning from 8:15-9:30 at Dead Fish Grill, in Belton, TX. | | |
This event is dedicated to the BISD Delta 18+ students & TISD Work-Based Learners who were the backbone in making those events successful. They have a long overdue reward, and Kimberly's mission is to make sure they receive it. Kimberly has helped start 2 Central Texas senior events, and helped triple the size of another.
We are seeking businesses interested in branding visibility + Purpose, and models who want to showcase their Inner Royalty.
This uplifting event is open to anyone who wants to be a positive role model to others in the community.
Monthly get togethers for Dream Sponsors and models will start soon. We would love for you to join us! Please visit Sites.Google.Com/View/FWMTexas for more information and to get started!
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Come join us for Mimi's breakfast at the Railway Express Diner! | | |
Welcome to The Tea Club — Ruby Tearoom’s weekly CommuniTEA Table!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 PM, we set the table for connection, conversation, and a good cup of tea. Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or just curious to try tea & find communiTEA, this is your chance to join the club.
✨ Free to join — simply RSVP below so we know to save you a seat!
RSVP
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