Adults with Disabilities Dance at Georgetown Community Center
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a dance for adults age 18 and older with disabilities on Friday, Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. The theme is Halloween and costumes are encouraged. Admission is $5 for participants and includes a meal. Advanced registration … Continue reading “Adults with Disabilities Dance at Georgetown Community Center”
City of Georgetown hosts Halloween Festival on Oct. 26
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Halloween Festival on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. The Halloween Festival, now in its 23rd year, will feature a free Trick-or-Treat Village, along with carnival-style games, food, and a hayride. Attendees are encouraged to … Continue reading “City of Georgetown hosts Halloween Festival on Oct. 26”
Traffic signal changes help mobility on Williams Drive
The City is using new traffic signal technology along the Williams Drive corridor to help improve mobility on the roadway. Flashing yellow left-turn arrows are now operating and in the next week, the city will implement new traffic signal timing that will better synchronize signals along the corridor. The signal synchronization is the first project … Continue reading “Traffic signal changes help mobility on Williams Drive”
New historic district street signs to be installed
The City is installing 554 new historic district street signs throughout the Old Town and Downtown historic districts this weekend, Oct. 14-15. The architectural design detail on the signs was created by Georgetown artist Nick Ramos and was inspired by the large number of Mesker Brothers storefronts in the downtown area. The City of Georgetown … Continue reading “New historic district street signs to be installed”
Library welcomes Meg Gardiner for Hill Country Author Series
The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will host a Hill Country Author Series event Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., in the Community Rooms of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., featuring Austin-based author Meg Gardiner. Gardiner’s newest book “UNSUB” was published in June. Lawyer turned author, Gardiner is an Edgar Award-winning … Continue reading “Library welcomes Meg Gardiner for Hill Country Author Series”
Outdoor warning sirens to be tested Oct. 7
The City’s outdoor warning sirens will be tested on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. The audible test of the 23 outdoor warning sirens will be for 90 seconds, during which each siren will rotate 360 degrees. The test that was publicized for Sept. 30 did not occur due to a miscommunication with the company … Continue reading “Outdoor warning sirens to be tested Oct. 7”
Georgetown vision statement: Survey #2
The City of Georgetown is seeking input on a community vision statement. There were 550 responses to the first visioning survey in September. The results of that survey and a community visioning session held last week led to a list of phrases to be considered for a vision statement. Take this quick survey to give … Continue reading “Georgetown vision statement: Survey #2”
Walk or Bike to School Day on Oct. 4
Students in Georgetown will join those from all over the U.S. walking or riding their bike to school on Oct. 4. The annual event marking its 21st year encourages children to walk or bike to school in order to increase physical activity, reduce traffic congestion, and help the environment. A special Walk or Bike to … Continue reading “Walk or Bike to School Day on Oct. 4”
Georgetown, Round Rock open Mays Street extension
The Cities of Georgetown and Round Rock will celebrate the opening of the Mays Street extension with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Georgetown/Round Rock city limits sign on the new road, which is about a quarter mile north of Bass Pro Drive. The 1.2-mile roadway, … Continue reading “Georgetown, Round Rock open Mays Street extension”
Retail for Tails event raises funds for animal shelter
The Friends of the Georgetown Animal Shelter is hosting a community retail sale Sept. 22-23 to raise funds for the Georgetown Animal Shelter. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St. in San Gabriel Park. There is no admission fee. A variety … Continue reading “Retail for Tails event raises funds for animal shelter”
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