The Wesleyan To Host Booster Vaccination Clinic May 20
The Wesleyan continues to help seniors, their families and our Georgetown neighbors keep their COVID-19 vaccinations up-to-date. Summer is coming. We all want to stay healthy and have fun. The next clinic that is open to the public will be held 9-11am Friday, May 20, at The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 4011 Williams Drive, Georgetown. A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older at
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Memorial Day: What's open, closed in Georgetown
Memorial Day closings, ceremony May 30 City of Georgetown offices will be closed Monday, May 30, for the Memorial Day holiday. There will be normal solid waste and recycling collection on May 30. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. May 30 in Sun City. Details below. City offices closed May 30City offices and facilities closed May 30 for Memorial Day include the following: Airport Terminal, 500 Terminal DriveAnimal Shelter, 110 Walden DriveArt Center, 816 S. Main St.City
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Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grants: Apply by June 8
Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grants: Apply by June 8 The City of Georgetown is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofit agencies for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funding for the City’s 2022-23 Fiscal Year, which begins Oct. 1, 2022. Application forms and supplemental materials should be filled out and submitted no later than 5 p.m. June 8, 2022. Funding decisions will be made by the City Council in compliance with the policy and funding guidelines
AGE of Central Texas Hosting Inaugural “LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference” on June 11th
AGE of Central Texas Hosting Inaugural “LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference” on June 11th AGE of Central Texas will host the inaugural “LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference” on Saturday, June 11th. Part of the on-going conference series to help family members effectively care for an older adult, the free event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to Noon at the Atria at the Arboretum, located at 9306 Great Hills Trail in Austin. The morning will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration, light breakfast, and a curated
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City hosts lifeguard hiring event May 13
City hosts lifeguard hiring event May 13Lifeguard shortage may affect pool hours, operations MEDIA AVAILABILITY: City staff available for on camera interviews. Please contact Melissa Pecorino for interviews. The City of Georgetown is facing a lifeguard shortage that may lead to operational changes at the public swimming pools. The Parks and Recreation Department currently has 20 lifeguards on staff, about one third of the more than 60 needed to fully operate pools this summer. The City will be hosting
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South Lake Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking May 10
Media Advisory: South Lake Water Treatment Plant groundbreaking May 10 The City of Georgetown will break ground on the South Lake Water Treatment Plant on May 10. The new plant will double the treatment capacity of the water utility with planned construction completion in two phases from 2025-2026. The new plant will be located on the south side of Lake Georgetown, near Cedar Breaks Park. The new treatment plant is needed to continue to meet the water demands of a growing community and has been part of
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Election day is Saturday, May 7
Election day is Saturday, May 7 Election day is Saturday, May 7, for Georgetown voters. Polling locations are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on election day. Voters may cast ballots at any polling location in Williamson County. District 7 candidates will be on the ballot for Georgetown residents who live in District 7. Georgetown ISD board of trustees candidates will be on the ballot for residents who live in the GISD attendance area. Election day polling locations in Georgetown are: Cowan Creek Amenity Center,
UPDATE: East Austin Community Health Fair Rescheduled for May 7th
East Austin Community Health Fair Rescheduled for May 7th AGE of Central Texas will partner with several East Austin community partners for a free Community Health Fair on Saturday, May 7th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The free community event – originally scheduled for April 30th – will be held at the St. John Regular Baptist Church Community Gardens, located at 7501 Blessing Avenue in Austin. The event will include community and health resources from area organizations, including AGE of
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City to host household hazardous waste event May 18
City to host household hazardous waste event May 18 The City will host a free household hazardous waste collection event from 3-5 p.m. May 18 at the old show barn site in San Gabriel Park, 425 E. Morrow St. The event will be available for up to 200 Georgetown solid waste customers who have solid waste service through Texas Disposal Systems. Customers must contact Customer Care at 512-930-3640 or customercare@georgetown.org to have their name placed on a list. Please include your name, address, and
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?Georgetown water customers: Emergency water conservation notice lifted
Georgetown water customers: Emergency water conservation notice lifted As of 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, Georgetown water customers can resume regular water use. City staff were able to make repairs to intake pumps and use regional water supply to get our main water treatment plant back up and running until permanent repairs can be made. A generator was secured out of an abundance of caution, but wasn’t ultimately needed. The City is currently designing a permanent generator back up at the
AGE of Central Texas Partnering with Pflugerville Community Church for the 7th Annual “Pflugerville Seniors Conference” on May 19th
AGE of Central Texas Partnering with Pflugerville Community Church for the 7th Annual “Pflugerville Seniors Conference” on May 19th AGE of Central Texas is again partnering with the Pflugerville Community Church to host the free Pflugerville Seniors Conference on Thursday, May 19th, taking place at the Pflugerville Community Church from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Presented by Baylor Scott & White Health, the 7th annual community event will feature area experts discussing topics that include long-term
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Early voting April 25-May 3
Early voting April 25-May 3The first day of early voting is Monday, April 25, for the District 7 City Council race. The early, in-person voting period is April 25-30 and May 2-3. Election day is May 7. Candidates for the District 7 City Council race are Ben Stewart and write-in candidate Jaquita Wilson-Kirby. The District 7 candidates will be on the ballot for Georgetown residents who live in District 7. Georgetown ISD board of trustees candidates will be on the ballot for residents who live in the GISD
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Blood drive at the Georgetown Recreation Center on May 6
Blood drive at the Georgetown Recreation Center on May 6 The City of Georgetown will host a blood drive May 6 for We Are Blood, the nonprofit community blood supplier for Central Texas. The event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the bus parking area at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. Appointments are encouraged and can be scheduled through the We Are Blood website or by calling at 512-206-1242 or 512-206-1266. Walk-ins are welcome, but donors with appointments will be
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Rodney Atkins to headline Red Poppy Festival
Rodney Atkins to headline Red Poppy Festival The City of Georgetown’s Red Poppy Festival has a new headliner this year. Country music artist Rodney Atkins will take the main stage at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Atkin’s singles include “Watching You,” “Farmer’s Daughter,” “Going Through Hell,” and “Caught Up In The Country.” Saturday’s initial headliner, country music artist Jack Ingram, is unable to perform due to unforeseen circumstances. This signature festival on the Most Beautiful Town
