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AROUND GEORGETOWN

A round Georgetown is used to help nonprofit organizations in the
Georgetown area promote charitable events and fundraisers and
to publish volunteer opportunities. We do not publicize monthly
meetings. All information must be received by the first of the month prior
to the month in which the article will appear. Contact Nancy Snow, Editor, at
[email protected]. (Note: type “Around Georgetown” in the subject line
for your information to be considered.)

The following special events are taking place in August and September.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS community neighbors in 2016. PAINTED BUNTING BY TOM MCBRIDE
COUNCIL 12522 BINGO
The program provides tax preparation MENTORING
The Knights of Columbus Council1 2522 training of approximately 40 hours in Mentoring can make a big difference in
Bingo will be held on Sunday, August 9 January 2016. Instructions include a child’s life. By dedicating as little as 30
and August 23 in the Sun City Social current tax code, computer tax program minutes a week with a student, you can
Center Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. procedures, form completion and AARP improve self-esteem and encourage kids
and games begin at 6 p.m. Cash prizes policies. Training will take place in the to stay in school, improve academic skills,
will be awarded. All proceeds are used Caring Place Annex. The site in Sun City and provide support for new behaviors,
to support various charitable activities. will be open every Friday through April attitudes and ambitions. Mentoring
Everyone is invited for an evening of 15 in the Cowan Creek Amenity Center. opportunities are available at every
fun and fellowship. Candy, chips and Other sites are at The Caring Place and GISD school. For additional information
beverages will be available for purchase, in Round Rock, Taylor, Cedar Park and on summer orientation and training call:
and you are welcome to bring whatever Leander. George Wagner, Sun City resident – 512-
snacks and beverages you like. Please, 864-0641 or [email protected]
no children under age 7. For information, AARP‘s Tax-Aide Program is the nation’s Laura Antoine, Mentor Director – 512-
contact Frank Luccia at frankleona@ largest volunteer free tax assistance and 943-5175 or [email protected]
gmail.com or (512) 864-0796. preparation service. Tax preparation and
e-filing is provided to everyone except for If your organization has volunteer
GEORGETOWN SYMPHONY those with complicated returns. or charitable opportunities, contact
SOCIETY’S 2015-2016 SEASON Nancy Snow at the email above.
If you would like to help prepare tax
With the first concert set for Sunday, returns in 2016 and join a great team, you AUGUST 2015 SUNRAYS | 93
September 13, season tickets (seven can register online at http://www.aarp.org/
concerts for the price of six!) are now money/taxes/info-2006/volunteer_aarp_
on sale for the Georgetown Symphony tax_aide.html. If you have questions,
Society’s 16th season of bringing great contact Herb Theis, AARP Sun City local
classical music to Georgetown. This year, coordinator, 512-943-0204, first.poppa@
there will be four concerts by the Temple yahoo.com.
Symphony Orchestra, two by the Round
Rock Symphony, plus the annual Van VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR R.O.C.K.
Cliburn International Piano Competition
Recital. Adult season tickets are $180 Volunteers are being sought to work
in premium seating and $150 in general with R.O.C.K., a non- profit organization
seating. Student tickets are $30 in either that focuses on children and wounded
section. All concerts are held on Sundays warriors in equine-assisted activities
4 p.m. at the GHS Klett Center for the and therapies. Volunteer opportunities
Performing Arts. For more information abound as horse handlers, side walkers,
or to receive a brochure, contact 512-864- office and publicity assistants and much
9591 or www.gsstx.org. more. A “kick off” meeting will be held
Wednesday, October 21, from 1-3 p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP at Cowan Creek Amenity Center. We
FILE 2015 TAX RETURNS IN 2016 will explain our vision, which is to be a
dynamic Sun City interest group focused
If you have been preparing your own tax on improving life skills for R.O.C.K.
return and enjoy working with numbers clients. For more information, contact
and computers, then this is a volunteer Judy Frinstein at 512-869-1307 or
opportunity for you to help our Sun City [email protected].

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