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Listing of articles from April, 2008


Georgetown Reads Events

April 30th, 2008 by Richard G

Events Scheduled for Georgetown Reads!
Steven Saylor will visit the library on Wednesday, June 11th to discuss A Twist at the End and sign copies of his books. The event will begin at 7:00 PM in the Hewlett Room on the second floor of the library.

St. Johns’s United Methodist Church is sponsoring a public [...]

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Books for Texans Book Club

April 29th, 2008 by Richard G

The Williamson County Historical Museum and the Georgetown Public Library have teamed up to bring the community a new book club for those interested in learning about the history of the State of Texas. Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love a great book? Then Books for Texans is just the thing for you. Join [...]

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Emancipet – Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic

April 29th, 2008 by Webmaster

Emancipet, a non-profit spay/neuter organization, in combination with the City of Georgetown Animal Shelter, hosts a low cost spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats on the 3rd Saturday of every month at the Animal Shelter. You do not need to be a resident of the City of Georgetown to qualify for this program. Appointments are [...]

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Alarm System Registration Deadline: June 1

April 28th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

Georgetown residents are now required to register alarm systems with the City of Georgetown Police Department. The requirement is for new and existing residential alarms or commercial building alarms in the City Limits.
The alarm registration requirement is the result of an ordinance passed by the City Council last year. Applications should be submitted by June [...]

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Early Voting Through May 6 for May 10 Election

April 28th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

Early voting goes through May 6 for the municipal election on Saturday, May 10. Early voting locations and times are posted on the Voting Locations page.
Candidates George Garver and Doug Smith are competing in the mayoral race. In the District 6 race, the candidates are Randall Craig and Dale Ross. Gabe Sansing, the incumbent, is [...]

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Red Poppy Festival April 26 – 27

April 25th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

In her last live concert in Central Texas before she takes a break for “who knows how long,” Kelly Willis performs at this year’s Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown. Described by National Public Radio as “alternative country’s golden goddess,” Willis plays Saturday evening at the festival, which is held on Georgetown’s historic Square April 26 [...]

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Annual Catfish Fishing Derby May 3

April 25th, 2008 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

The annual Catfish Fishing Derby is held in San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, usually on the first Saturday of May. 5/3/08. The times are from 7:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

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Swim Lesson Registration May 1 and 2

April 25th, 2008 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

Swim lesson and pool reservations start on Thursday, May 1 for residents and May 2 for nonresidents. Online reservation will be available for some swim lessons on May 2.
For times and locations please visit. http://online.activecommunities.com/georgetown/.
If you have questions please call, (512) 930-3595 or (512) 930-3596.

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Senior to Senior: Good Homes for Older Dogs and Cats

April 23rd, 2008 by Webmaster

The Georgetown Animal Shelter sees a lot of broken hearts, and its usually older animals who, though they’ve lost their youthful appearance, still want nothing more than a family to love them.

Older animals are brought to the shelter for a variety of reasons, but they are much more likely to be passed over when a [...]

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Children’s and Youth Program Funding for 2008-2009

April 22nd, 2008 by Robyn Rye

The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications from eligible agencies for Children’s and Youth Program Funding for the City’s 2008-2009 fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2008. [...]

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