This Week in Georgetown – April 29, 2021

On May 21, the organization will host an outdoor concert at Reunion Ranch in Georgetown, starring country music artist Cory Morrow. The event will feature food trucks, bars and a fireworks show will close out the festivities.

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UPDATE: The Georgetown Area Car Club Annual Car Show and Charity Benefit has been rescheduled to May 15 due to the forecasted rain and thunder.

Featuring a wide array of over 200 cars, ranging from vintage models to modern-day Corvettes, the display will be held in the Sun City Social Center parking lot. There will be a judged show with 42 or more classes and awards to the top 3 in each class. Special awards will include Best in Show, Best Exterior, Interior, Engine and Long Distance.

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Get ready for an incredible deal! GTX Family Martial Arts says if you want the best summer camp (and after school programs) for your awesome child, you can save your child’s spot right now!

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Whether it’s a simple water heater repair, drain cleaning or a complete sewer line replacement, GTX Plumbing offers a wide range of residential and commercial plumbing services to meet your needs. They continually strive to exceed expectations by ensuring that each client receives the utmost attention and service.

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It’s that time of year where we all say thanks to Mom!

Here are some events and activities happening for Mother’s Day this year!

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The virtual Georgetown Youth Town Hall will feature teens from around the Georgetown community sharing their experiences and perspectives of the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges they perceive or experience in their academic and personal lives, and barriers for youth to participation in community service and event opportunities.

See how you can participate.

In recognition of National Preservation Month in May, the City of Georgetown Planning, Public Library, and Economic Development departments are partnering with building and business owners to celebrate historic buildings in Downtown Georgetown as part of the recurring Tuesday Talks series.

Other Preservation Month events include an exhibit of historic building paintings at the Georgetown Public Library, a storytelling event at the Williamson Museum, and a tour at the historic IOOF cemetery.

See the full list of events.

Starting May 6, the organization will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

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Georgetown Parks and Recreation said the exact reopening date of the pool is unknown, but the indoor pool will likely not be open before the end of June.

Learn more, and view the Hello Georgetown Swimming Guide.

To celebrate this change, WCRAS is running an adoption special.

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Image Courtesy: Southwestern University (Photo Credit: Carlos Barron)

“The schools we name as our Best Value Colleges for 2021 comprise only just over 1% of the nation’s four-year colleges,” Robert Franek, The Princeton Review’s editor-in-chief, said. “They are distinctive in their programs, size, region, and type, yet they are similar in three areas: every school we selected offers outstanding academics, generous financial aid and/or a relative low cost of attendance, and stellar career services. We salute Southwestern University for these exceptional offerings and recommend it highly to college applicants and parents.”

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Created for National Older Americans Month, the free community presentation aims to educate communication professionals and community leaders in Central Texas on aging trends and the impact of the reframing aging narrative in media audiences.

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This time of year, everyone seems to be saying to themselves, “Maybe I should try to start exercising or dieting.” Just in time for summer, the local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is launching “Step Up & Scale Down”, a new 12-week weight management program to help you in your efforts.

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With the massive amount of growth we are experiencing here, we continue to see new businesses coming to town on a regular basis. Starting next week, we will begin weekly updates of new businesses coming to Georgetown.

See what’s coming soon and businesses that have recently opened.

Summer 2021 is on the way! Get information on NUMEROUS Summer Camps in Georgetown, TX and surrounding areas right here.

View our 2021 Summer Camp Guide.

Yippee! Because summer might just be the best time of the year! We have compiled a handy list of summer aquatics in Georgetown. Whether you are looking for a place to swim, a splash pad for the tots, swim lessons for adults or children, lifeguard lessons or a swim team – we have you covered!

View our 2021 Swimming Guide.

There’s always something to do in Georgetown! Whether it’s hearing a local musician while eating some great food, attending one of our many festivals or participating in a 5K!

Check back often for the latest on events happening in our community!

Check out upcoming events and festivals.

Here’s our working list of places to get help if you need it in Georgetown and Williamson County.

See the full list.

We’ve created a page to help you navigate when you’re downtown for the Holidays, whether you’re new to town or just visiting it’s always good to know where to park for free, where to find a Rest Room and where to get a little cash from a nearby ATM.

Find Maps and Details Here

We have three Farmer’s Markets in Georgetown: Georgetown Farmers Market, Wolf Ranch Farmers Market, Sun City Farmers Market and South Fork Farmers Market. Check them out for all kinds of good stuff!