TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

At least 84 Ford Model T’s and 160 members of the Texas T Car Club will be in and around Temple next week, and they will participate in local activities such as First Friday.

Ford Model T’s are shown at the 2019 Texas T Party in Brenham, the last year the event was held. The event was scheduled for Temple in 2020 but was canceled because of COVID-19 concerns. This year, the Model T club will be in Temple for five days starting Sept. 29.

T Party coming to Temple next week

By DAVID STONE, Our Temple exclusive

There’s going to be a T Party in Temple, and it has nothing to do with politics or caffeinated beverages.

At least 84 Ford Model T’s and 160 members of the Texas T Car Club will be in and around Temple next week, and they will participate in several local activities.

“We will start arriving in Temple early Wednesday, Sept. 29,” said Hugh Hemphill, a spokesman for Texas T. “

Club members will be staying at Hilton Garden Inn, a popular Temple hotel that has been closed since February because of winter-storm freeze damage. Hemphill said he has been assured the hotel will open prior to Sept. 29.

After a morning of meetings and registration, the group’s activities will start at 3 p.m.

“We will leave the hotel and drive downtown, then tour the Temple Historic District,” Hemphill said. “We’re looking forward to seeing the historic homes. Temple has some beautiful old homes, and we’ll take time to photograph our cars in front of the houses.”

The Ford enthusiasts will head to Waco on Sept. 30 to tour Heritage Farms and the Magnolia Silos, then stop at 3 Texan Winery west of Temple before returning to the hotel.

“Friday (October 1) will be a big day for us,” Hemphill said. “We’re going to head to Salado to shop in the morning, then come back for Temple’s big First Friday event.”

October’s First Friday will adopt an Oktoberfest theme, and there will be half a dozen block parties downtown.

On Saturday, October 2, Texas T Party events include a visit to the Early Day Tractor & Engine Show in Temple, lunch in Ratibor and a visit to the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum.

The visit to the railroad museum will be in conjunction with Transportation Family Day, which will focus on the Ford Model T. The event begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 1 p.m.

“Be sure and check out the Texas T Party car show and learn about these cool vehicles,” said Catherine Dodd, a Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum spokesperson. “There will be about 12 Model T’s in front of the museum.”

Hemphill said the car owners who are participating in the museum event will be letting the public sit in the cars and take family photos.

The Model T, also known as the Tin Lizzie, was built by Ford from 1908 to 1927 and was known as America’s first affordable car. It’s low price was the result of Ford’s assembly line production methods. More than 15 million Model T’s were sold and opened the highways to middle-class Americans.

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WORK CONTINUES ON SIDEWALK PROJECT

The Adams and Central Avenue bicycle and pedestrian improvements project will improve sidewalk connectivity through downtown Temple, according to city spokesperson Cody Weems. Sidewalks constructed in this project will comply with American Disabilities Act standards in an effort to enhance mobility for people of all abilities. The Central Avenue sidewalks — shown above — are nearing completion. Once finished, the focus will move to Adams Avenue. The project is scheduled for completion in November. The banner in the photo advertises the next First Friday, an Oktoberfest celebration. Jan Vann photo

Fire department’s master plan survey

The City of Temple Fire & Rescue is currently working with ESCI consultants to update the department’s master plan. They are seeking community input and ask that you please take a few minutes to complete a survey, no later than Tuesday, September 28, 2021, to assist their planning process: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NHMYZD

What’s happening?

September 21, Tuesday - Body of Christ Community Clinic’s Together We Heal Banquet, UMHB, Jimmy Dorrell, keynote speaker. 5:30 p.m.

September 21, Tuesday - Baby Bookworms (ages 0 to 12 months), Book sharing, rhymes, songs, exercises. Temple Public Library. 11 a.m.

September 21, Tuesday - STEAM Team, Join Miss Katie for a variety of science, technology, engineering, math  and arts. Temple Public Library. 4:15 p.m.

September 21, Tuesday - Tarok Card Party and Free Lessons. Learn to play the ancient European game of Taroks. Czech Heritage Museum & Genealogy Center. 7 p.m.

September 22, Wednesday - Open Mic Comedy at Corky’s. 8 p.m.

September 22, Wednesday - School-Age Story Time (K-3rd Grade), Short films, stories, constructive play. Temple Public Library. 4:15 p.m.

September 23, Thursday - O’Briens Irish Pub Take-Out Fundraiser for Greater Fort Hood Out of the Darkness Walk. Pub will donate 15% of your meal 5-9 p.m.

September 23, Thursday - Taproom Trivia, Win bragging rights and brewery prizes. Fire Base Brewing Company. 7 p.m.

September 24, Friday - Maxx Carter live at Fire Base Brewing Company, 6:30 p.m.

September 24, Friday - Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews Festival, noon to 9 p.m.

September 24, Friday - Aaron Watson, Cotton Country Club, Granger. 9:30 p.m.

September 24, Friday - Karaoke Night @ Corky’s. Every Friday at 8 p.m.

September 25, Saturday - Littlest Wildcat Cheer Camp, Temple High School. 9 a.m.

September 25, Saturday - Preschool Story Time, Stories, songs, literacy activities. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Temple Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

September 25, Saturday - Name That Tune Bingo: Belt it Out Edition. Fire Base Brewing Company, 7:30 p.m.

September 25, Saturday - Belton Bacon, Blues & Brews Festival, noon to 9 p.m.

September 25, Saturday - Baxley & Acadian with special guests Ghost Republic at O’Briens Irish Pub. 9 p.m.

September 25, Saturday - Fun at the Fair! Join us at the museum to for fun at the fair! View the newest exhibit and take part in fun activities - explore symmetry by decorating a popcorn bucket, build your own mini rollercoaster, race your family in duck races, and visit our petting zoo! Bell County Museum. 11 a.m.

September 27, Monday - Teen Craft Corner at Temple Public Library for ages 12 to 18. 5 p.m.

September 28, Tuesday - Baby Bookworms (ages 0 to 12 months), Book sharing, rhymes, songs, exercises. Temple Public Library. 11 a.m.

September 29, Wednesday - School-Age Story Time (K-3rd Grade), Short films, stories, constructive play. Temple Public Library. 4:15 p.m.

September 30, Thursday - TLC’s Celebration of Crazy, Sexy Cool with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Bell County Expo Center. 7:30 p.m.

September 30, Thursday - Funniest Comic in Texas semi-finals. Corky’s.

October 1, Friday - Oktoberfest in Downtown Temple. In conjunction with First Friday. Block parties throughout the entertainment district.

October 1, Friday - Randy Rogers Band, Johnny Steaks and Bar-Be-Que, Salado. 6 p.m.

October 2, Saturday - Transportation Family Day. Experience the largest gathering of Model T cars in the state of Texas and explore the history of the first automobile. Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

October 2, Saturday - Preschool Story Time, Stories, songs, literacy activities. Recommended for children 3 to 5 years old. Temple Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

October 3, Sunday - Keys for the Kingdom, a concert with four pianists on four grand pianos. First Baptist Church in Temple. Free admission! 6 p.m.

October 3, Sunday - Temple Civic Theater’s annual Bazaar Thrift Sale & Blood Drive. Rummage through racks of clothes and tables packed with fun finds. TCT facemarks, wristbands, mugs and memberships also will be on sale. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 5, Tuesday - Temple’s National Night Out. 6:30 p.m.

October 7, Thursday - The Spazmatics, Schoepf’s BBQ, Belton. 6 p.m.

October 7, Thursday - Teen Dungeons & Dragons: Beginners Program. Temple Public Library. 5 p.m.

October 7, Thursday - Taproom Trivia at Fire Base Brewing Company. Compete for bragging rights and brewery prizes. 7 p.m.

October 8, Friday - Painting with a Twist, 3 Texans Winery. 6:30 p.m.

October 9, Saturday - Pre-Historic Fundraiser, Tiny Hooves Rescue & Petting Zoo. Seaton Star Hall. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 9, Saturday - Downtown Temple Farmer’s Market. 2 North Main. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

October 9, Saturday - Shinyribs, Texas Music Series,Cultural Activities Center. 7:30 p.m.

October 9, Saturday - Oktoberfest 2021, Barrow Brewing Company, Salado, noon to 10:30 p.m.

October 11-17 - Hocus Pocus, The Beltonian Theatre, Belton. Noon.

October 12, Tuesday - Czech Film Night at The Beltonian. Free admission. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

October 16, Saturday - Van Cliburn Recital featuring Yekwon Sunwoo. Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center, Belton. 7:30 p.m.

October 16, Saturday - West Temple Oktoberfest. 3 West Alehouse & Grill. 11 a.m.

October 16, Saturday - St. Luke Fest 2021, raffle, petting zoo, live music, carnival games, food vendors, silent auction, bingo and more. St. Luke’s Catholic Church. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

October 16, Saturday - Oktoberfest 2021, Barrow Brewing Company, Salado, noon to 10:30 p.m.

October 16, Saturday - Michael Salgado at Schoepf’s BBQ in Belton, 6 p.m.

October 18-23 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Beltonian, Belton. 6-8 p.m.

October 22, Friday - Unity Fest on the street in front of Ras Kitchen. Featuring Alex Marley and many other acts. 4 p.m. to midnight.

October 23, Saturday - Don Gregory Memorial Lions Club Golf Tournament. Sammons Golf Course. Contact Jeffrey Thigpen Thigpen.jeff@gmail.com to register or for sponsorship opportunities. 4-person scramble begins at 8:30 a.m.

October 23, Saturday - Oktoberfest 2021, Barrow Brewing Company, Salado, noon to 10:30 p.m.

October 29, Friday - Uncasing of the Colors for the 607-member 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment of the 3rd Squadron, 36th Infantry Division, now headquartered at the Texas Army National Guard on Airport Road in Temple. Santa Fe Plaza, 10 a.m.

October 29, Friday - Season closing event, Domestics vs Imports, Little River Dragway, 7 p.m.

October 30, Saturday - Barktoberfest, Dog costume contest at 5:30; adoptable dogs on site. Barrow Brewing Co., Salado. 1-7 p.m.

October 30, Saturday - Bulls & BBQ, Live bull riding followed by concert with Jake Worthington and Keith Braxton. Schoepf’s BBQ, Belton, Noon.

October 30, Saturday - Tablerock’s Fright Trail. One-half mile walking trail presents thrill, chills and haunting skits. Salado. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

October 30, Saturday - BooCru at Crusader Stadium. UMHB in Belton. Wear your Halloween costume to the UMHB v. Belhaven game. Trick or Treat at 10 locations inside the stadium during the first half. Halftime parade of costumes on the football field. Noon.

October 31, Sunday - Halloween! Have fun, be safe.

November 4, Thursday - Spur Classic Sporting Clay Shoot, Weber Shooting Range. 8 a.m.

November 6, Saturday - Chris Hillman, Texas Music Series,Cultural Activities Center. 7:30 p.m.

November 7, Sunday - Temple Symphony Piano Trio featuring Suzanne Jacobson on violin, Cory Blaise on cello and Kiyoshi Tamagawa on piano. Cultural Activities Center. 3 p.m.

November 13, Saturday - Market in the Vines. Take a walk through the vines and shop with over 50 vendors! Free to the public. 3 Texans Winery. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November 13, Saturday - A Night in Vegas…St. Mary’s Catholic School Casino Night. Live auction, silent auction, games, drawings. Benefits the school’s educational programs. Cultural Activities Center. 6 p.m.

November 18, Thursday - Taste of the Holidays 2021: A Candy Cane Christmas. Mayborn Convention Center. 10:30 a.m.

December 4, Saturday - Barrow Brewing Christmas Market, Salado. Noon.

December 4, Saturday - Temple Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert featuring soprano Priscilla Santana and tenor Brian Joyce. Temple High School. 7:30 p.m.

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