WORTH THE TRIP: Worldwide wine festival
People can partake in an international, nearly 70-year-old wine tradition at the Beaujolais Nouveau Festival, hosted worldwide on the third Thursday of November. 5-9 p.m. Free, reservation required. Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-671-2705. www.roundrocktexas.gov/residents/arts-culture
Nov. 23
Worth the Trip: Fur Ball
The 10th annual Fur Ball raises money for the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and recognizes the staff, volunteers and fosters of the shelter. 6-9:30 p.m. $100 (individual). Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave. 512-943-3322. http://pets.wilco.org
Nov. 24
Austin Spurs game
The Austin Spurs, the NBA G League affiliate of the San Antonio Spurs, play against the Salt Lake CIty Stars. This is the Austin Spurs' 15th anniversary season. The team has other games throughout November and December. 4-6:30 p.m. $15-$200. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-236-8333. https://austin.gleague.nba.com
Nov. 25
Golf tournament
The Youth Scholarship Benefit Golf Tournament supports scholarships for recreational life-enhancement programs for local youth in need. The event includes golf, lunch, contests, prizes, cart fees and refreshments. Shotgun starts at noon. $100 per person. Twin Creeks Country Club, 3201 Twin Creeks Club Drive, Cedar Park. 512-401-5508. www.cpparks.net
DATES TO KNOW
Nov. 25-29: Leander ISD students do not have school during Thanksgiving Break. Thanksgiving is Nov. 28. Cedar Park and Leander city offices are closed Nov. 28-29.
Animal meet and greet
Cuz I Matter Animal Rescue, a volunteer-run, foster-based organization, is hosting a meet and greet with adoptable pets at Tomlinson’s Feed. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Tomlinson’s Feed Cedar Park, 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-260-8566. www.tomlinsons.com
Nov. 30
Teddy Bear Toss
The Texas Stars invite people to bring new stuffed animals to their game against Iowa Wild. Stuffed animals thrown onto the ice after the Stars score their first goal will be donated to Operation Blue Santa, which gives gifts to those in need during the holidays. 7 p.m. $18-$61. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.texasstars.com/games
Dec. 4
Parents’ survival guide workshop
The MOMS Club of Leander is hosting a workshop on homework. Naureen Shivji from the Huntington Learning Center leads a workshop on w
ays to structure children’s time and environment to improve homework performance. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Life Church Leander, 1393 E. Woodview Drive, Leander. 512-743-9576. www.facebook.com/Momsclubleander
Dec. 7
Know Your Numbers
The Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center will be offering free blood pressure and glucose tests. Snacks will be available after the tests. A glucose measurement is most accurate when the individual has had nothing to eat or drink—except water or sugar-free coffee—prior to the test, according to organizers. 8-11 a.m. Free. Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center,1751 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-379-3200. https://bit.ly/2pjtbEQ
Dec. 17-18
Sesame Street Live
Sesame Street is coming to Cedar Park with the show “Sesame Street Live! Let’s party!”. Characters such as Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Big Bird take part in an adventure live on stage. 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. (Dec. 17); 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. (Dec. 18). $35.75-$70.75. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. http://bit.ly/HEBCSSL19B
LIBRARY EVENTS
CEDAR PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park512-401-5600
www.cedarparktexas.gov/library
Nov. 26
Family Movie
The movie “Secret Life of Pets 2” will play at the library. People can bring food and drinks in closed-lid containers. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Free
LEANDER PUBLIC LIBRARY
1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
512-259-5259
www.leandertx.gov/library
Nov. 26
Kids Craft Storytime
On Tuesday mornings children can participate in simple crafts and listen to a story. 10 a.m. Free
LIVE MUSIC
RED HORN COFFEE HOUSE AND BREWING CO.
13010 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. 800, Cedar Park
512-986-7038
www.redhornbrew.com
Shows run from 8-10:30 p.m.
November
22 Matt Doering
23 Bruce Islandmind
29 Michael Vincent Fisher
30 Bobby Noble
December
7 TBD
13 Chase Dean Tutor and friends
14 Clint Manning
WHITESTONE BREWERY
601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, Cedar Park
512-765-4828 www.whitestonebrewery.com
Show runs from 6-10 p.m.
November
27 Groove Monkey