Here is your guide to activities in Cedar Park and Leander at the end of August and beginning of September. Live Music and library events can be found at the end of the list as well.
AUGUST

22

‘Create Your In-Demand Brand’ workshop

Learn how to attract clients, charge your worth and be an authority in your field at a “Create Your In-Demand Brand” workshop with Austin SCORE, a nonprofit dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and small businesses. 10 a.m.-noon. $20. Leander Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, 100 N. Brushy St., Leander. 512-928-2425. www.leandercc.org

24

Worth the Trip: Lanes 4 Lives Fundraiser

Samaritan Health Ministries will host its annual “Lanes 4 Lives” bowling fundraiser in Georgetown. Teams can compete at 3:30 or 6:30 p.m. The fundraiser benefits Samaritan Health Ministries, which is a nonprofit health care clinic that provides uninsured Williamson and Travis county residents with medical, dental and mental health care and medications.  3:30-9:30 p.m. $300 and up per team. Mel’s Lone Star Lanes, 1010 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-2200. www.theshm.org/events

24

Low-cost dog and cat vaccination clinic

Texas Humane Heroes offers low-cost vaccines, tests and microchips for dogs and cats at its Leander adoption center. Vaccines and tests include for rabies, DA2PP, bordetella, heartworms and FeLv. Flea, tick and heartworm prevention also available. 9-11 a.m. $15-$25 per vaccine or service. Texas Humane Heroes, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-260-3602. http://humaneheroes.org

24

Sports physical Saturdays for students

Parents can bring children to receive their annual wellness visits or sports physicals at Cedar Park Pediatric and Family Medicine. Physicians can review immunizations, refill medications, refer to specialists and assess or obtain laboratory, vision and hearing screenings. School physical forms can also be filled out. These services will also be available Aug. 31. 9 a.m.-noon. $50. Cedar Park Pediatric and Family Medicine, 345 Cypress Creek Road, Cedar Park. 512-336-2777. http://cedarparkdoctors.com

24

HitMaker Music School final summer recital

Students at HitMaker Music School will perform their last summer concert recital with classical, rock and other styles of music. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, outdoor gear and a cooler. 7:30 p.m. Free. Robin Bledsoe Park, 601 S. Bagdad Road, Leander. 512-549-2454. www.hitmakermusicschool.com

27

Isle Acre Farms Stand

Buy local, organic produce from Isle Acre Farms during its mid-week sale. The stand is open every Tuesday through November. 3-6 p.m. Farm Stand, 11327 Hero Way, Leander. 512-763-5293. www.isleacrefarms.com

31 through Sept. 1

Ben Hur Shrine Circus

The Shrine Circus comes to the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park with six performances. The interactive circus invites guests to meet performers and ride elephants before the show. The Shrine Circus raises funds for the Ben Hur Shrine Temple. Multiple showtimes. $9 (early bird), $19-$35. H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 512-600-5000. www.hebcenter.com/events/detail/shrine-circus-2019

31

Adult Night coming to Volente Beach Resort

Celebrate the end of summer with waterslides, live music and multiple bars during adult night. 7-11 p.m. Free. Volente Beach Resort, 16107 FM 2769, Volente. 512-258-5110. www.volentebeach.com
SEPTEMBER

01

Splash Jam at Milburn Park

Enjoy live music, fireworks, food, games and rides at Splash Jam, hosted by the Cedar Park Parks and Recreation Department. A washer tournament will be held at 4 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dark, and fees apply to carnival games and rides. The Milburn Pool will be open from 1-8 p.m. with regular pool fees. 6-9 p.m. Free. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas.gov

05

Band of the Hills begins rehearsals for season

Band of the Hills, a community wind and percussion band, will begin rehearsals for its 22nd season. There are openings in most band sections, and auditions are not required to join. Membership dues cost $35 for an individual or $17.50 for a student. 7:15-9:30 p.m. Vista Ridge High School, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd., Cedar Park. www.bandofthehills.org

06

First responders community breakfast

Eat a free breakfast while supporting the community’s first responders. This breakfast occurs on the first Monday of each month. 8:30 a.m. Free. SouthStar Bank-Leander Branch, 10737 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-456-0035. www.facebook.com/southstarbank
06

Toby Keith concert

Country singer Toby Keith visits Cedar Park on his “That’s Country Bro” tour to celebrate the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park’s 10-year anniversary. Waterloo Revival will be a guest duo. 8 p.m. $69.50-$149.50. H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 713-723-7847. www.hebcenter.com/events/detail/toby-keith

07

Golf tournament to benefit Meals on Wheels

Community Blessing Outreach will hold its annual golf tournament fundraiser in Leander to benefit Operation Turkey Project, which provides cooked Thanksgiving meals to Meals on Wheels clients, veterans and low-income families. Registration is available online. 9 a.m. $125 (per player). Crystal Falls Golf Club, 3400 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander. 512-826-5758. www.communityblessingoutreach.org

08

Brew for the Heart

Whitestone Brewery will hold the third annual Brew for the Heart fundraiser. One dollar from every beer pint sold will benefit HeartGift Austin, which provides heart surgeries to children in developing countries. The free event will have live music, food and beer for sale, and raffles. 1-4 p.m. Whitestone Brewery, 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 500, Cedar Park. 512-765-4828. www.facebook.com/brewfortheheart

08

Ninth annual Brain Power 5K to benefit research

Run in the annual Brain Power 5K race to support brain cancer research and the Dr. Marnie Rose Foundation. Races throughout the morning include a 5K, a 10K, the Survivor Stride and the Kids Run. 8 a.m. Prices vary for individuals or teams. Entry fees increase Sept. 5. Fundraising leaders are listed on the website. H-E-B Center, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park. 713-723-7847. brainpower5k.com

11 and 14

Worth the Trip: Women Build Days with Habitat

Williamson County Habitat for Humanity  will host two Women Build Days in September to build  a home for a single mother. A fee will go to building the home and includes lunch and a T-shirt. 8 a.m.-noon. $40. 1207 Frink St., Taylor. 512-863-4344. www.williamsonhabitat.org/events

12

Pediatrician meet and greet at Cedar Park office

Baylor Scott & White holds bimonthly pediatrician meet and greet events at its Cedar Park office for parents to meet pediatricians and ask questions. Guests tour the facility, meet the staff and learn about the clinic’s services. A final event will be held Nov. 13, and parents can register for the event online. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Baylor Scott & White, 910 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park. 844-279-3627. www.bswhealth.com/pedsmeetgreet

13

Movies in the Park

Bring a blanket and chairs to Milburn Park and enjoy a movie. Concessions are available for purchase. 7:40 p.m. Free. Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park. 512-401-5500. www.cedarparktexas.gov
14

Kids Night Out at Art Barn ATX

Your child can wear pajamas and make a craft during Kids Night Out. Every child will go home with a project crafting their name’s initials, and pizza will be provided. Kids must bring a labeled water bottle, nut-free snacks and, if time allows, a blanket and pillow for a movie. Ages 6 and up. 5-9 p.m. $45. Art Barn ATX, 14284 FM 2769, Volente. 512-563-2675. www.artbarnatx.com

LIBRARY EVENTS

Leander Public Library 1011 S. Bagdad Road, Leander 512-259-5259 www.leandertx.gov/library September 9   Children and their favorite stuffed animals are invited to a Teddy bear sleepover. 7 p.m. Free 14   A Night Under the Harvest Moon will feature crafts, treats, games and more as the library celebrates the harvest moon. 7-9 p.m. Free

Cedar Park Public Library 550 Discovery Blvd., Cedar Park 512-401-5600 www.cedarparktexas.gov/library August 31 Watch a puppet show during a special Family Storytime on Saturday. 10 a.m. Free September 10 Discuss “The Psychopath Test” by Jon Ronson in September’s Adult Book Discussion Group, which also meets Sept. 24. 1 p.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 All shows run from 8-10:30 p.m. August 23 Bobby Noble 24 Joe and Bethany 30 Jeremy Fowler 31 The Reen September 6 Hartley Hall 7 Bruce Islandmind 13 TBD 14 TBD

Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar 620 11416 N. RM 620, Austin 512-401-2060 www.shootersbilliards.net All shows run from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. August 23 Lixbox 30 American Gypsy Band September 6 Hit & Run 13 Heavy Waters

Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar 1431 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Cedar Park 512-260-2060 www.shootersbilliards.net All shows run from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. August 24 Howlin’ Waters 31 King George September 7 Rock Hard 14 American Gypsy Band

Whitestone Brewery 601 E. Whitestone Blvd., Bldg. 5, Ste. 500, Cedar Park 512-765-4828 www.whitestonebrewery.com All shows run from 6-9 p.m. September 6 The Here and Now