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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 January.

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF you like. Please, no children under age 7. GRANDKIDS FISHING
GEORGETOWN FUNDRAISER For information, contact Frank Luccia BY CHRIS MEYER
at [email protected] or (512) 864-
Help support the many philanthropic 0796. COME CARE WITH US!
programs of the Assistance League of THE CARING PLACE
Georgetown. On Saturday, Jan. 14 from AARP TAX RETURN The Caring Place has openings for
4 p.m. until closing, Wriggley’s Pub will VOLUNTEERS NEEDED volunteers. Flexible schedules, training
donate a portion of their sales to the provided. No experience required. Contact
Assistance League. For more information, AARP’s Tax-Aide Program is the nation’s Kelly Downing at 512-943-0700.
contact Judy Butler at jabutler503@gmail. largest volunteer free tax assistance and Lunch ‘n Learn - Get an up-close view
com. preparation service. The program is in of what happens behind the doors of
need of volunteers to help our Sun City The Caring Place by joining them for
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS neighbors prepare their tax returns. Lunch ‘n Learn. Lunch is provided and
BINGO IN THE BALLROOM The program provides tax preparation reservations are required. Contact Rita
training of approximately 40 hours Turner at 512-943-0702.
The Knights of Columbus Council 12522 in early January 2017. Training will Jewelry Boxes - The Caring Place can
bingo sessions will be held on Sunday, Jan. take place at the Georgetown Health use your empty jewelry boxes for their
15 and 29 in the Social Center Ballroom. Foundation Offices on Williams Drive. jewelry shows that help support services
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin If you would like to help prepare tax for people in financial crisis.
at 6 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. returns in 2017 and join a great team,
All proceeds are used to support various please register online at http://www.aarp. MENTORING
charitable activities. Everyone is invited org/taxaide or call 888-687-2277.
for an evening of fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Jim Burrell, Mentoring can make a big difference in
Candy, chips and beverages are available AARP Sun City Local Coordinator, 512- a child’s life. By dedicating as little as
for purchase, and you are welcome to 819-1957. 30 minutes a week with a student, you
bring whatever snacks and beverages can improve self-esteem and encourage
kids to stay in school, improve academic
BERRY CREEK POND BY MARY JO BURTON skills and provide support for new
behaviors, attitudes and ambitions.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG Mentoring opportunities are available
at every GISD school. For additional
information on summer orientation and
training contact George Wagner, Sun
City resident, 512-864-0641 or email
[email protected]; or Laura
Antoine, Mentor Director, 512-943-5175
or email [email protected].

If your organization has volunteer
or charitable opportunities, contact
Nancy Snow at the email above.

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