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Listing of articles from June, 2009


Music! Live @ the Library — Upcoming Performances

June 30th, 2009 by Judy Fabry

The Georgetown Public Library’s  live music series is scheduled now into the fall. These events are casual, come-and-go affairs, so you may listen as briefly or as long as you like. Mark your calendar for these Sunday afternoons:
June 28, 2:30 – 4:30 – Just Friends Group of Sun City. Just Friends have made a [...]

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Donate Blood Friday, July 10 at the Georgetown Recreation Center

June 30th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

The Georgetown Recreation Center, in conjunction with the Scott & White Blood Mobile, will be hosting a blood drive on Friday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All participants who donate blood will receive a free meal from Sonic, as well as free chips & guacamole courtesy of Chipotle! Save a life and donate blood! [...]

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Cardio Tennis Now Offered at the Rec Center!

June 30th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

The Georgetown Tennis Center is pleased to now offer its newest program – Cardio Tennis – at the Georgetown Recreation Center. Come beat the heat and try Cardio Tennis at the Georgetown Recreation Center (gymnasium) on Tuesdays from Noon – 1 p.m. Classes will run from July 7 to August 25 (no class on July [...]

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July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park

June 26th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

Come to San Gabriel Park for a full day of entertainment, fun, and fireworks at the 26th Annual Sertoma Club July 4th Family Celebration. Activities on Saturday, July 4 begin at 11 a.m. and last until 10 p.m. Admission is free.
The 4th of July celebration is sponsored each year by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, a [...]

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City Facility Closings July 3 &4

June 26th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

City of Georgetown offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes the following:
• Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive
• City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street
• Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Avenue
• Library, 402 W. Eighth Street
• Municipal Court, 101 E. Seventh Street
• Parks and Recreation Administration Building, 1101 N. College Street
• Tennis Center, [...]

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Police Capt. Robert Hernandez Retires After 35 Year Career

June 26th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

Captain Robert Hernandez, a veteran of the Georgetown Police Department and currently the longest-tenured City employee, retires this week after a 35-year career.
When Hernandez started in 1974, he was one of five officers in the Georgetown Police Department. He was the first Hispanic officer on the force. At the time, the department was located in [...]

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Burn Ban in Effect as of June 26

June 26th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

An outdoor burn ban is in effect as of June 26 due to dry conditions. The burn ban was instituted by Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis for all of Williamson County. The ban remains in effect until further notice.
The burn ban prohibits burning any combustible material outside of an enclosure which serves to contain [...]

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Parks & Recreation Fourth of July Hours

June 25th, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, Georgetown Parks & Recreational facilities will operate on a modified schedule for the week of June 29 – July 5, 2009.
Friday, July 3, 2009:

The Georgetown Recreation Center will be open normal hours (5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) on Friday, July 3, 2009. The Outdoor Splash Pool will be [...]

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Fireworks Not Legal in City Limits

June 24th, 2009 by Keith Hutchinson

With the approach of the July 4 holiday, fireworks vendors have begun to sell fireworks in the Georgetown vicinity.
By City of Georgetown ordinance, fireworks of any kind are not allowed in the City Limits of Georgetown or within 5,000 feet of the City Limits, unless they are used in a permitted display authorized by the [...]

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Camp Goodwater Camper Information – Week 4

June 23rd, 2009 by Erin Ruyle, Marketing/Special Events Coordinator

The fourth session of Camp Goodwater begins on Monday, June 29, 2009! Georgetown Parks & Recreation is excited to welcome new campers, as well as returning campers, to Camp Goodwater for Summer 2009. We have a lot of fun activities in store for you!
Please read the following information below regarding Camp Goodwater policies and what each [...]

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