The Georgetown Recreation Center will temporarily close in September to allow for facility maintenance, upgrades, staff training, and deep cleaning.

The recreation center will be closed Sept. 1-8, and the recreation center’s indoor pool will be closed Sept. 1-15.

The closure will allow staff to address facility needs safely and efficiently to minimize affects during the rest of the year.

Projects to be completed during the closure include re-plastering the indoor pool, improving the pool deck, replacing the floor in Gym 2, refinishing the racquetball courts, and maintenance to the fire extinguisher equipment, as well as a deep clean and reorganization of the facility.

During the closure the Williams Drive Pool will be open for current recreation center members for lap swimming on the following schedule:

Aug. 31-Sept. 2: 1-7 p.m.
Sept. 3-6: 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 7: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 8: Closed
Sept. 9-13: 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 14: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sept. 15: Closed

Staff will be available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.3,-Friday, Sept. 6, to answer questions and process registrations by phone at 512-930-3596. Requests for facility rentals and program/membership registration can also be processed online at parks.georgetown.org.

Please visit parks.georgetown.org/georgetown-recreation-center-to-close-sept-1-8 for more information about the closure.

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fitness Fusion at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The event is open to the public and features 24 fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, cycling, and Silver Sneakers classes. The goal of the event is to showcase the variety of fitness programs available at the recreation center that accommodate all ages and fitness levels.

During the event, fitness instructors will host 20-minute sample classes in four locations within the recreation center. Guests can participate in as many of the classes as they would like. Representatives from Airrosti, Hibbett Sports, and Silver Sneakers will also be onsite to visit with attendees.

The event is free for both Georgetown Recreation Center members and non-members.

For more information, visit parks.georgetown.org/fitness-fusion.

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation department is hosting a Senior Adult Dance on Friday, Aug. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St.

The event is designed for, but not limited to, adults age 55 and older. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served.

Advanced registration is encouraged. Tickets are $5 per person in advance, $7 per person the week of the dance and at the door. Register online, in person at the Georgetown Recreation Center, or by contacting Senior Program Coordinator Robert Staton at (512) 930-1367 or robert.staton@georgetown.org.

For more information, visit parks.georgetown.org/senior-adult-dance.

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department presents its Sunset Movie Series program throughout the summer, continuing with “Mary Poppins Returns” (PG) on Friday, June 14, in San Gabriel Park. The event will take place on the soccer fields located behind the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave.

This is a free community event. The movie starts at sunset, around 8:30 p.m. Moviegoers are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics. Come early for free popcorn, to explore the park, and to visit with vendors.

For details, visit parks.georgetown.org/sunset-movie-series.

Upcoming Movies in San Gabriel Park:

July 19
“Incredibles 2” (PG)

Aug. 16
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG)

Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer spring break camps for students March 11-15. Pricing and schedules vary for each program.

Participants can select from three camps:

• Camp Goodwater (ages 5-12; $150 resident/$185 nonresident) includes a variety of activities, such as games, crafts, and weird science projects. The week will end with a field trip to Mt. Playmore.
• Tennis Camp (ages 7-12; $150 resident/$185 nonresident) focuses on stroke instruction, footwork drills, court games, and match play.
• Teen Adventure Camp (ages 12-17; $250 resident/$315 nonresident) will travel to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge near Lawton, Oklahoma, for a week of camping, hiking, rock climbing, and rappelling.

Spring Break Camp registration begins Friday, Feb. 1, at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, visit parks.georgetown.org/camp or call (512) 930-3596.

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting The Pink Plan, a recovery course for survivors of breast cancer, on Saturday mornings in February.

The program will provide breast cancer survivors who have undergone breast surgery with comprehensive tools for managing post-mastectomy syndrome.

The four-part course provides participants with information, techniques, and tools for self-management to reduce adverse effects such as limited range of motion, loss of functionality, muscle atrophy and muscle weakness. The course will be taught by certified personal trainer Shanna Cahill, a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and breast cancer survivor.

The Pink Plan will be held Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Course fees are $45 for Georgetown residents and $55 for nonresidents.

Updated: The trail crossing locations have been updated.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Lake Georgetown Dam is increasing the amount of water released into the San Gabriel River today.

A release rate more than approximately 2,000 cubic feet per second will close the low-water crossings along the North Fork of the San Gabriel River on the Randy Morrow Trail, including the crossings at River Road near Booty’s Road Park, the crossing under the I-35 bridge, Fly Fishers bridge between Rivery Boulevard and Chandler Park, and the Country Club bridge at Chandler Park. Please do not attempt to cross any part of the trail that water is flowing over, and obey any barricades that may be present.

Visit the Lake Georgetown website at www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/georgetown to see the current release rate and check ATXFloods.com for the status of road closures at low-water crossings in Central Texas.

The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Fitness Fusion at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 5.

The event is open to the public and features 14 fitness classes, such as yoga, Zumba, cycling, and Silver Sneakers classes. The goal of the event is to showcase the variety of fitness programs available at the recreation center that accommodate all ages and fitness levels.

During the event, fitness instructors will host 20-minute sample classes in three different locations within the recreation center. Guests can participate in as many classes as they would like.

The event is free for Georgetown Recreation Center members and $5 for nonmembers.

Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer camps for students during the winter holiday break. Pricing and schedules vary for each program.

Participants can select from three camps:

• Camp Goodwater is offered on Dec. 27, 28, and 31, Jan. 2-4, and 7, and Feb. 15 and 18. The camp runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. for children ages 5-11. The camp includes a variety of activities, such as gym games, trips to local parks, seasonal arts and crafts, and more! Daily fees are $35 for Georgetown residents and $45 for nonresidents.
• Junior Tennis Academy is offered on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-4, from 9-11 a.m. for children ages 7-18. Ages 7-10 will focus on developing a solid foundation of stroke development providing the child with the skills to reach the next level. Ages 11-18 will focus on learning, consolidating and perfecting the basics of the game. Daily fees are $20 for Georgetown residents and $25 for nonresidents.
• Volleyball Camp is offered from Jan. 2-4 from 9 a.m.-noon for children ages 7-14. The camp covers the rules of play for beginners and defense and positions for more advanced players. Fees are $75 for Georgetown residents and $95 for nonresidents.

For more information and to register, visit parks.georgetown.org/camp or call 512-930-3596.