March 12, 2025 | CONNECT AND GROW WITH THE CHAMBER

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Take advantage of these opportunities to connect, learn and grow.

Yakona Live Musical Score & Film Screening at The Meadows Center

The Yakona Live Score Screening is a dynamic live musical performance and film screening of the experimental documentary film, Yakona.

The film will be screened at The Meadows Center following their Wild About the Water Cycle! Family Fun Day event on Sat., March 22.

The band Montopolis will perform the film score live.

Film Directors Anlo Sepulveda & Paul Collins will introduce the film and lead a panel discussion featuring scholar Miranda Wait, M.S., Deputy Director of Spring Lake Education at The Meadows Center. Moderated by Virginia Parker, Executive Director of SMRF.

Bring a chair or blanket and watch this immersive experience under the stars!

22nd Annual LBJ Museum Ted Breihan Open Golf Tournament

Join the LBJ Museum on Friday, April 4th for a day of golf, camaraderie, and community support at the 22nd Annual LBJ Museum of San Marcos Ted Breihan Open Golf Tournament!

This annual tournament brings together golf enthusiasts and community leaders for a fun-filled day on the green, all while supporting the LBJ Museum of San Marcos. Don't miss your chance to play at the Kissing Tree Golf Club, network, and contribute to a great cause!

Help Shape the City of San Marcos Budget

The City’s annual budget process is underway, and we want to hear from you!

We are excited to share that we have launched a new tool in English and Spanish that aims to provide information on the City of San Marcos’ 2025 Strategic Plan and capture your top priorities within the plan. Ranking and comments shared via the tool and Dream Sessions will be shared with City leaders as we move through budget development process to prepare the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget for the City.

To learn more about and to access the budget engagement tool, visit our City of San Marcos Budget Engagement page.

City of San Marcos Accepting Applications for 2025 UniverCity Class

Get a behind-the-scenes look at your local government with San Marcos UniverCity, an 8-week program designed to connect residents with city departments and services. Learn about public safety, infrastructure, city planning, and more!

🗓 Program Dates: April 2 – May 20, 2025

📍 Sessions Held Weekly on Thursdays

✅ Open to San Marcos residents 18+

🔗 Apply by March 17: www.sanmarcostx.gov/univercity

Apply for UniverCity

Come see Mission Able in action and be part of the change!

Mission Able is a San Marcos homegrown non-profit that mobilizes people to meet neighbors needs through home repair and rehabilitation.

MATV is our own spin off of your favorite HGTV shows to help us share our story of what has happened in the last year. If you are the least bit interested to see how we operate, come to MATV to learn more about Mission Able and our work.

Tickets are available and there are a few sponsorships available. For more information email, info@missionablesmtx.org or visit www.missionablesmtx.org/about-us/upcoming-events.

Learn more

Palmer’s Chef’s Pairing Dinner - April 1

Join Palmer's Restaurant for an elegant evening of fine dining with their Chef’s Pairing Dinner: A Spring Fling on April 1st. With seating available from 5:30-8 PM, this exclusive event will feature a thoughtfully curated menu and expertly selected beverage pairings from the Sheffield family, showcasing vibrant flavors of the season.

Guests will enjoy a hand-selected wine collection from around the world, perfectly complementing each course for a truly unforgettable experience.

Secure your seat for this extraordinary evening and be part of a Palmer’s tradition that continues to set the standard for dining in San Marcos!

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Help Improve Downtown San Marcos Parking! Take the Survey

The City of San Marcos invites residents, businesses, and visitors to participate in two surveys —one for residents and visitors, and another specifically for business owners and employees—that will provide valuable insights into how the community experiences parking in downtown San Marcos. Feedback will help City staff and the Parking Advisory Board develop parking management strategies, which could include paid parking.

1 Million Cups Greater SMTX: Connecting Community & Ideas

New Grant Award Opportunity from St. David’s Foundation

St. David’s Foundation is offering funding to support initiatives that create stable, financially sustainable healthcare career pathways in Central Texas.

This open call is focused on increasing opportunities for historically marginalized youth and adults to enter high-demand healthcare careers.

🔹 Preview the funding opportunity now

🔹 Applications open March 26

Learn more

Can You Spot a Cyberattack Before It’s Too Late?🛡️

Cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated, and one wrong click could cost your business thousands. Could you spot a cyberattack before it’s too late? Read our latest blog to learn how hackers are exploiting trust—and how to protect your company from becoming their next victim.

Plan Your Event with Southern Star Events & Choose Your Freebie! ✨

Looking for the perfect venue? Southern Star Events is making event planning easier than ever with an exclusive limited-time offer! When you book your event, you get to choose your freebie:

Two free hours of consultation to perfect every detail.
Two additional hours of event time to keep the celebration going.
Two hours of staff-assisted décor setup for a stress-free experience.

This special offer won’t last long—secure your date today and make your event unforgettable!

Fuel up your day on March 28 with City Limits Subaru

Get Ready for the BEST 3 Hours in April! S.T.E.A.M. Fair Happening Sat, April 5!

TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit 2025 in San Marcos

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is sponsoring this event in San Marcos April 1-3, 2025, to empower you to protect your business and your customers from cyberattacks.

The Summit is designed with everyone in mind, regardless of technical background. Hear from top industry experts and gain crucial insights to strengthen your organization’s cyber resiliency.

These upcoming Chamber Events are linked to more details online.

You are invited!

March 13 - Ribbon Cutting: House Gomez Music & Media, 11:00AM

March 13 - Ribbon Cutting: Arden 231 Apartments, 2:00PM

March 20 - Ribbon Cutting: AirOne Rescue, 10:00AM

March 20 - Ribbon Cutting: Icon by Kings Korner, 11:00AM

March 21 - Chamber Cornhole Tournament, 11:30AM

March 22 - Yakona Live World Water Day Live Musical Score Film Screening, 6:00PM

March 27 - Inter-Region Tour: San Marcos Academy, 11:00AM

March 28 - Coffee & Commerce, hosted by City Limits Subaru, 8:30AM

April 2 - 1 Million Cups Greater SMTX, 9:00AM

April 5 - S.T.E.A.M. Fair 2025, 10AM

April 8 - Corridor Women's Network - Charcuterie & Connections, 4:30PM

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