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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 July.

GEORGETOWN SERTOMA Waller Creek Quartet on Sunday, July PHOTO BY BONNIE WRIGHT
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION 17 at 2 p.m.
Those who pay their bill electronically
Celebrate the 4th of July in San Gabriel Every month concerts are held in the may make a monthly pledge that will
Park from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., sponsored library’s first floor lobby area, and are be billed to your utility bill and can be
by the Georgetown Sertoma Club. Live free and open to the public. Come and cancelled at any time.
entertainment and festivities will take go, or have a seat in the library lobby and
place throughout the day. The event enjoy the concert. MENTORING
finishes with a spectacular fireworks
finale at dusk. Admission is free to the THE LOCKER Mentoring can make a big difference in
park. For more information, visit www. a child’s life. By dedicating as little as
georgetownsertoma.org/4thofjuly.htm School supplies are needed for the Jarrell thirty minutes a week with a student, you
Locker. Jarrell ISD is one of the newest can improve self-esteem and encourage
BINGO IN THE BALLROOM locations for The Locker, a non-profit kids to stay in school, improve academic
organization founded in 2008 by Karen skills and provide support for new
The Knights of Columbus Council 12522 Crosby. N13 has the opportunity to help behaviors, attitudes and ambitions.
bingo sessions will be held on Sunday, the Jarrell program grow and meet the Mentoring opportunities are available
July 10 and July 24 in the Social Center needs of many students. at every GISD school. For additional
Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games information on summer orientation and
begin at 6 p.m. Cash prizes will be Items needed include pens, pencils, training contact George Wagner, Sun
awarded. All proceeds are used to support notebooks, ring binders, back packs, USB City resident, 512-864-0641 or email
various charitable activities. Everyone is flash drives and paper. Donations may be [email protected]; or Laura
invited to join us for an evening of fun and placed in the collection bin on Karyn and Antoine, Mentor Director, 512-943-5175
fellowship. Candy, chips and beverages Jay Beavers’ front porch (613 Rio Grande or email [email protected].
are available for purchase, and you are Loop). September 1 is the deadline for
welcome to bring whatever snacks and contributing to this project. GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
beverages you like. Please, no children WOW!MOBILE
under age 7. For information, contact For more information on The Locker, visit
Frank Luccia at [email protected] www.thelocker.info/. On Tuesday mornings, the hours of
or (512) 864-0796. operation for the WOW!mobile stops are
THE CARING PLACE
FRIENDS OF THE GEORGETOWN – 9 - 10:30 a.m., Texas Drive, by Farmers
PUBLIC LIBRARY The Good Neighbor Fund, a program to Market.
assist eligible City of Georgetown Utility
LIVE MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY customers who are having difficulty – 11 a.m. - noon, Cowan Creek Amenity
paying their utility bill, is administered Center parking lot.
As part of its Live Music at the Library by The Caring Place on behalf of the city.
series, the Friends of the Georgetown To donate, simply check the box on your For more information, contact Michele
Public Library presents the musical group utility bill each month and write your Harber, Community Outreach Librarian,
check for the total due plus one dollar. Georgetown Public Library, wow@
georgetown.org, 512-930-8130 x 7152.
Is your favorite nonprofit organization
having an event? If your organization has volunteer
or charitable opportunities, contact
Around Georgetown promotes Nancy Snow at the email above.
charitable events and fundraisers.
Email Nancy Snow, [email protected]

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