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. We do not publicize monthly
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The following special events are taking place in July and early August.
Sertoma’s 4th of July
Enjoy one of the largest family events in
Central Texas—Sertoma’s July 4th festiv-
ities. On Friday, July 4, San Gabriel Park
will be filled with more than 80 booths, a
petting zoo, parade, live entertainment,
train rides, fireworks and more. Activities
run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For informa-
tion, email
.
Movie in the Park
On Thursday, July 17, the Georgetown
Parks &Recreation department will pres-
ent a free viewing of
Saving Mr. Banks
.
The movie will be held in the Gazebo Area
of San Gabriel Park in Georgetown. The
movie will begin at sunset, approximate-
ly 8:45 p.m. For more information, visit
parks.georgetown.org.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Bingo in the Ballroomwill be held on Sun-
days, July 13 and 27 in the Social Center
Ballroom. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games
begin at 6 p.m. Cash prizes will be award-
ed. All proceeds support various charitable
activities. For more information, contact
JohnBodnar at
GARW Fashion Show
On Thursday, July 17, the Georgetown
Area Repulican Women will present a
Summer Splendor Fashion Show benefit-
ing the Audrey McDonald Scholarship.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. in the
Social Center Ballroom and lunch will be
provided. Tickets are $40 per person. Visit
for more information and
the form to fill out for ticket purchases.
The fashion show is a fundraiser for four
scholarships awarded to one senior female
student at Georgetown, Florence, Jarrell,
and East View high schools.
Georgetown Palace Theatre
The Georgetown Palace Theatre presents
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
through
August 3. OnFebruary 3rd, 1959, theman
who changed the face of popular music
died tragically in a plane crash at age
22. Now,
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
tells the story of the three years in which
he became the world’s top recording art-
ist, featuring over 20 of his greatest hits,
including
Peggy Sue
,
That’ll Be The Day
,
Oh Boy
,
Not Fade Away
,
Everyday
,
Rave
On,Maybe Baby
, and
Raining InMyHeart
.
For showtimes and ticket prices, visit
GISD Mentoring
Mentoring can make a big difference in
a child’s life. Opportunities are available
at every GISD school. Share your life ex-
perience and hard-earned wisdom with
a child. For additional information on
summer orientation and training, contact
George Wagner, wagywagy@suddenlink.
net or 512-864-0641; or Laura Antoine,
Mentor Director, mentor@georgetownisd.
org or 512 943 5175.
Help the wOW!mobile
If you enjoy coming to the bookmobile to
get your books, movies, and audio books,
please consider volunteering. For more
information, contact Mel at 512-868-
1626, or Shirley at 512-863-9422.
If your organization has volunteer
or charitable opportunities, contact
Nancy Snow at the email above.
AROUND GEORGETOWN
SUGAR AND SPICE AND A
NICE CAR, TOO!
“Ellie,” age 6, poses beside a
2007 Saleen S281 Speedster
Mustang at the Georgetown
Texas Area Car Club show, held
Saturday, May 10, in the Social
Center parking lot.
PHOTO BY BURTON ANES
