Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 4
Register now for the 22nd annual Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, Feb. 4. The chip-timed 5K run/walk begins at 8 a.m. in downtown Georgetown at Seventh and Main streets and ends at the Bark Park on Holly Street. (A shuttle will take you back to the starting line.) To register online or … Continue reading “Cupid’s Chase 5K and Fun Run on Feb. 4”
Recycling Christmas Trees and Boxes
City of Georgetown residents are encouraged to recycle Christmas trees, boxes, and wrapping paper to reduce material going to the landfill. If you recycle your tree, please remove the tree stand and any garland, ornaments, or lights. Artificial trees cannot be recycled. Curbside Pick-up: Texas Disposal Systems customers in the city limits of Georgetown can … Continue reading “Recycling Christmas Trees and Boxes”
Unified Development Code Amendments Office Hours
The City of Georgetown Planning Department will be hosting office visiting hours for anybody interested in learning more about the amendments, running through specific development examples, and addressing any questions you may have. Dedicated office hours will be held Wednesday, January 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. To sign up for a specific appointment please email … Continue reading “Unified Development Code Amendments Office Hours”
Animal Shelter: Bring Your Pets Indoors
With an arctic front bearing down on Texas, the Georgetown Animal Shelter wants to remind everyone to take special care of their animals this winter. The best thing to do is to keep pets indoors during bad weather. In addition to cold temperatures, the wind chill is dangerous, and pets can suffer hypothermia and frostbite. … Continue reading “Animal Shelter: Bring Your Pets Indoors”
Rentsch Brewery Set to Expand Operations
After a year in business, Georgetown’s first brewery can’t keep up with demand and is set for a major expansion. Rentsch Brewery at 2500 NE Inner Loop is planning to triple its building footprint and increase production by ten-fold. In addition, the craft brewery plans to add an outdoor beer garden where patrons can socialize … Continue reading “Rentsch Brewery Set to Expand Operations”
Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 24
Organizers of a community-wide dinner on Thanksgiving Day are seeking volunteers and monetary donations. Community Thanksgiving will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 24. Event organizers plan to serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal, free of charge, to 500 people. The Community Thanksgiving will be served at three Georgetown locations: Georgetown … Continue reading “Community Thanksgiving on Nov. 24”
Art Hop at Art Center and Library in October
The ninth annual Art Hop is a statewide arts competition sponsored by the Georgetown Art Center. Works in the exhibition, including prints, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and photographs, are on display from September 30 through October 29 at the Georgetown Art Center and Georgetown Public Library. “The Art Hop is a wonderful opportunity to experience art … Continue reading “Art Hop at Art Center and Library in October”
Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board invites grant proposals for art, music, theatre, and cultural heritage events or projects to take place in Georgetown between December 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. The total budget for grants is $20,500. Recent grants have averaged $2,000 apiece. Nonprofit organizations, schools, informal arts and culture organizations, and individual … Continue reading “Call for Arts and Culture Grant Proposals”
Library Creates Community Resources Coordinator Position
Georgetown has grown rapidly in the last few years, and with that growth Georgetown Public Library employees have seen an increase in families and seniors in crisis and those who are homeless. Library staff assisting these patrons often find that services are available, but researching those services and the agencies that provide them is challenging. … Continue reading “Library Creates Community Resources Coordinator Position”
2016-2017 Georgetown Arts & Culture Guide
Note: this issue is no longer available but continue reading for a summary. The new edition of the City’s Arts and Culture Guide is now available. The Guide includes a calendar of art, music, theatre, and cultural events in town from September 2016 through August 2017, as well as an arts and culture business directory, a … Continue reading “2016-2017 Georgetown Arts & Culture Guide”
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