Granbury residents have a packed schedule of community‑focused activities beginning Nov. 18 and running through early December, giving families, seniors and local businesses multiple opportunities to connect, celebrate and support one another, according to South Texas News.
On Wednesday, Nov. 18, the Lake Granbury Master Gardeners will present a one‑hour program titled “Creating Sustainable Landscapes that Endure: Beauty, Sustainability and a Sense of Place.” Landscape architect Jason Hodges will lead the session from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 301 SH‑567 Loop. The extension office can be reached at 817‑579‑3280 for more information.
The Ken Hill Center, located at 1411 Crawford St., is asking residents to donate new or gently used coats. Donations can be hung on the porch rack for patients and community members who rely on the clinic’s free medical care, especially those who work outdoors and need warmth in cooler weather. The center operates Monday‑Thursday, 8 a.m.‑noon and 1‑4 p.m., and is closed Friday through Sunday.
The Hood County Hospital District Board will convene at noon on Friday, Nov. 20, in the meeting room of Hood County Annex 1, 200 Deputy Larry Miller Drive. Board members include elected county commissioners. The meeting will address questions from residents about a hospital‑related tax that appears on property tax statements; the fee funds indigent health‑care services required by state law.
Wine lovers can sample Texas vintages at the Granbury Wine Celebration: Holiday Edition, scheduled from 2 p.m.‑8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, and noon‑8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, on the historic courthouse square. Tickets are $45 presale or $50 at the gate. For details, email [email protected] or text 512‑484‑6270.
The Granbury Opera House (133 E. Pearl St.) continues its November lineup. The tribute show “The Long Run” honoring The Eagles runs at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The play “Secret Garden” is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22. The venue will close the month with “The Nutcracker” ballet at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. More information is available at granburytheatrecompany.org or by calling 817‑579‑0952.
Riley Stephens Memorial VFW Post 7835 will host a Thanksgiving lunch from 1‑3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, at 3670 W. U.S. Highway 377. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Contact Mae Burns at 817‑578‑9358 for details.
The Night of Lights Christmas Parade will roll through the historic square at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. The procession travels east down Pearl Street, circles the courthouse, then heads west down Bridge Street. Spectators can enjoy free entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m., and Christmas lights will be illuminated at Shaley Park and City Hall.
Granbury’s Santa House, featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, opens on the courthouse square starting Friday, Nov. 27, and runs through Wednesday, Dec. 23. Admission is free. Hours are 6‑8 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays; 10 a.m.‑noon, 2‑4 p.m., and 6‑8 p.m. on Saturdays; 2‑4 p.m. and 6‑8 p.m. on Sundays; and 6‑8 p.m. Dec. 21‑23.
Mission Granbury will present its Lone Star Christmas Gala at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Lake Granbury Conference Center. The evening includes music by the Shane Brooks Band, food from Shadow Peak Chuck Wagon, line dancing, a live auction and a raffle. Proceeds support the organization’s local outreach. Tickets and inquiries can be directed to Cheshe Langford at [email protected].
What’s next: Residents can attend the Master Gardener workshop on Nov. 18, the hospital board meeting on Nov. 20, the wine celebration on Nov. 20‑21, the VFW Thanksgiving lunch on Nov. 26, the Christmas parade on Nov. 27, and the Mission Granbury gala on Dec. 3. The Santa House remains open through Dec. 23 for holiday photos.
Sources: southtexasnews.com
