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July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park

July 3rd, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

Come to San Gabriel Park for a full day of entertainment, fun, and fireworks at the 25th Annual Sertoma Club July 4th Family Celebration. Activities on Friday, July 4 begin at 11 am and last until 10 pm Admission is free.
The 4th of July celebration is sponsored each year by the Georgetown Sertoma Club, a […]

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Charles Byers Photography Exhibit

July 3rd, 2008 by Richard G, Adult Services Librarian

Beginning July 1, 2008 the Georgetown Public Library will be hosting an exhibit photographs by Charles Byers entitled “As I See It.” Included are local and other Texas landscapes, flowers and some portraiture. The show continues through the month on the second floor landing.
Mr. Byers sends the following biographical note: “Since moving […]

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Sculpture Show at Library Extended to July 13

July 2nd, 2008 by Judy F

The Texas Society of Sculptors show at the Georgetown Public Library, originally scheduled to end on June 29, has been extended to July 13. Augusto Brocca’s Green and Yellow Lizard won first prize in this juried show and is on display in the lobby. Second prize went to Ken Burns’ Tree, and third to Dar […]

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Georgetown Biotech Center Signs Agreement With Texas A&M

July 2nd, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

The Georgetown-based Texas Life-sciences Collaboration Center has signed an agreement that will facilitate cooperation with the Texas A&M University System, including a new medical school that will be opening soon in Williamson County.
“This Memorandum of Understanding will enable TLCC to take a lead role in commercializing technology that will spin out of the […]

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City Offices Closed July 4, Pools Open

July 1st, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

City of Georgetown offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. City swimming pools will be open on July 4. There will be regular trash and recycling collection on July 4. Details are below.
City facilities closed on Friday, July 4 include the following:

Airport Terminal, […]

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Georgetown Public Library closed Friday, July 4

July 1st, 2008 by Judy F

The library will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The library will be open regular hours on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6.

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Creative Playscape is Tops in Texas

June 30th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

It’s summer, and kids are looking for something to do. Did you know we have the best playground in the state right here in Georgetown?
That’s right.
The Creative Playscape in San Gabriel Park was named the best playground in the state by Texas Monthly. A story called 68 awesome things to do with your kids […]

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Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo June 27 and 28

June 26th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

The 65th annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo is this weekend, June 27 and 28 at the rodeo arena in San Gabriel Park.
Friday and Saturday events include the Mounted Drill Team, rodeo clowns, mutton bustin, the calf scramble, kids corral area, and the HEB Steer Saddling Challenge. The show starts at 8 pm both nights. […]

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City Bans Dog Chaining

June 26th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson

(Update: The City Council approved the ban on dog chaining at their meeting on June 24 in a second and final reading. The ordinance goes into effect on December 24.)
Keeping a dog chained to a stake in a yard all day will no longer be allowed in Georgetown. The City Council approved the new rule […]

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Author Christopher Reich at Library July 23

June 24th, 2008 by Richard G, Adult Services Librarian

Come listen to New York Times bestselling author Christopher Reich talk about Rules of Deception, his latest book. The talk at the Georgetown Public Library on Wednesday, July 23 begins at 2 p.m.
“The un-put-downable sixth spy novel from bestseller Reich (The Patriots’ Club, which won an International Thrillers Award in 2006) […]

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