This weekend brings the first day of the summer season, as well as Fatherâs Day, so itâs a perfect time to get out and celebrate with one of the many events happening in the area. Run or walk a 5K race, catch a movie on the lawn or at the drive-in, enjoy the air-conditioning while visiting a museum, or find a gift for dad at one of the local farmers markets. Read on for more information.
Local Events
The H-E-B Summer Run to Fun 5K will be at 8 a.m. June 19 at South Park, 2602 Dennis St., Copperas Cove. Registration is $30 per runner and T-shirts will be provided to the first 150 participants. Go to https://copperascove.com/heb-summer-run-to-fun/ to register.
There are plenty of safe, socially-distanced events happening this weekend to have some Easter or springtime fun in the area. Head to one of the family-friendly egg hunting events, enjoy being outside at a local farm, or check out a farmers market. More information on these and more below.
Local Events
Stonetree Golf Club, 1600 Stonetree Drive, Killeen, is hosting the Stonetree Classic Tournament beginning at 8:30 a.m. April 2. This event will include two-person teams, 27 holes, and three formats (Scramble, Best Ball, and Alternate Shot). Price is $60 for members, $75 for guests, and includes greens fee, cart fee, range balls, and lunch. Call 254-501-6575 for more information. The golf club also hosts its Beer and Nine event every Thursday. For $20 per person, this event includes nine holes with a free beer of choice, two-person scramble, and shotgun at 5 p.m.
Many local events were canceled within the past few weeks because of the bad weather, but luckily a few have been rescheduled and are upcoming. So, check the listing below to see if one of the things that you were looking forward to has a new date that you can attend instead.
Local Events
The Phantom Warrior Four-Person Golf Scramble will begin at noon Feb. 26 at the Courses of Clear Creek, 52381 Battalion Ave., Fort Hood. On-site registration is from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Cost is $40 per person, lunch is included, and there is a $5 optional mulligan. Call 254-287-4130 for more information.
While Texans were hit hard this past week with unprecedented weather, things are starting to reopen and create a small sense of normalcy again. Check out these upcoming events if youâre looking to get out of the house or do something fun this week.
Local Events
Barrow Brewing Company, 108 Royal St., Salado, is hosting Campfire Yoga from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Tickets are $20 per person or $30 per couple and includes the class and a beverage of choice. Go to https://bit.ly/3avZSUg to register in advance. Bring your own yoga mat.
The Chocolate Fantasia and Art-ism Gallery Stroll was rescheduled and will now be from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Copperas Cove Civic Center, 1206 W. Avenue B. Visitors can view artwork made by Copperas Cove ISD’s special-education students while enjoying chocolate treats and beverages. Admission is $10 per person and tickets can be purchased by going to www.chocolatefantasia2021.eventbrite.com. Proceeds from the event will go toward obtaining sensory