Our Town Temple | June 4, 2022

The multi-platinum selling Grammy winners will bring their Healer Tour to The Expo at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.

Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concert goers will also experience a night of worship like no other with some of the group’s most beloved songs.

Joining Casting Crowns in Belton will be CAIN and Anne Wilson.

‘Books for Lunch’ to feature Temple author

Our Town Temple | June 4, 2022

Carol O'Keefe Wilson will review her latest book, “The History and Mystery of the Keystone Star Hotel,” during Books for Lunch on June 9 at Temple Public Library.

The noon meeting will be held in the library’s third-floor Board Room.

“This book is an exciting account of John and Harriet Gracy's building of the Star Hotel in Lampasas during the 1850s,” said Don Stiles of the Temple Literacy Council. “This business was in existence for more than 50 years.”

“The Gracys lost a teen-aged son to an Indian raid, raised a large family and lived through the perils of the Civil War and a sometimes tumultuous family life while running a demanding and successful business,” he said. 

After their death the property changed hands several times and fell into disrepair.  In 2017 an Austin businessman, Andrew Fish, noticed the old building on a drive through town, bought it and has restored it and several adjoining properties.

Wilson has written three other books about central Texas history.  Her first book dealt with Ma and Pa Ferguson as governors of Texas. She then wrote a history of the Stagecoach Inn in Salado and later a book related to the collapse of the Cheeves Brothers Department Store in McKinney.  If time allows, she also will discuss these books on June 8.

“All attendees may bring their lunch if they wish,” Stiles said. “Mask wearing is recommended and we practice social distancing.”

Books for Lunch is a joint effort of the Temple Public Library and the Temple Literacy Council.  Call (254) 774-7323 or email templeliteracy@juno.com for additional information. 

June 24 party at The Yard

Our Town Temple | June 4, 2022

The Yard Food Truck Plaza will come to life with sounds of Astron 55 and the smells of a melting pot of cuisines on Friday, June 24.

In addition to great food, there will be axe throwing and yard games. The celebration is part of National Food Truck Day.

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Saturday’s best bets 

• All Craft and Arts Retreat at Rockin’ R Retreat Center, 5650 Bottoms Road in Temple. Bring your own projects and come create! Retreats and classes are for ages 18 and up, but ages 14-17 may attend with an adult. Details and registration at www.renacotti.com

• Bold Republic Brewing anniversary. 11:30 p.m. June 4. We are brewing 2 special treats for this event. First, is the summer shandy an easy drinking light and citrusy beverage. Brewed with fresh lemon juice and honey, this low ABV beer is certain to be a crowd-pleaser. Second, we have a smooth and creamy Avocado Ale. Why? Because we like to push the limits of your taste buds and we are weird. This refreshing kolsch style ale is brewed with cilantro, crushed red pepper, honey and of coarse avocado. There will be live music from Martin Folk and other guests, and as always we will have music bingo Saturday night.

• Beat the Heat Family Day. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum. Texas summer is hot! Join us at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum and cool off at the beat the heat family day. Enjoy crafts, activities, and a fun island luau theme. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and come have a day of summer fun!

• Family Field Day at Bethel Assembly of God, 22621 SE Dodgen Loop in Temple. Presented by MES Fitt. $50 entry. Temple competition. Water games, family fun, relay races, obstacle courses. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Mark Jones at (254) 421-3460 for details.

• Local artist Garrett Smith live at O’Briens Irish Pub. 9 p.m. 

• Come out to Bend O The River in Temple and support Solace Retreat Saturday. We are having a 2 mile color run followed by a fun-filled after party with beer and hard seltzer for purchase from Bold Republic Brewery and tasty food for purchase from Cassidy’s Grill, Lupita’s & Rollin N’ The Dough. (More vendors coming soon!) Local bands KJ5 and The Painkillers will be performing. You can purchase tickets for the run and attend the after party or just purchase tickets for the after party. Grab some friends, bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the music, food and brews

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