Events

Holiday food drive begins at The Caring Place

Because of a dip in food intake this year, The Caring Place is holding a fundraiser over the winter months to support families in need. “Last year we raised over $87,000 for the food pantry during the final three months of the year alone,” said David Earl, food programs and facilities director.

Texas Bach Festival to offer Danube River Cruise in 2023

The Texas Bach Festival will offer a luxury Danube River Cruise vacation, April 22-29, 2023, in the land of Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart. The cruise will include Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg/Linz, with an optional extension to Prague.
Georgetown residents Larry Olson, Penny Bland and Shelley Blans speak with District 1 Council Member Jake French, right. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEN BRADAC

Georgetown residents Larry Olson, Penny Bland and Shelley Blans speak with District 1 Council Member Jake French, right. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEN BRADAC

Block party promotes community in North Old Town neighborhood

Dozens of neighbors gathered Sunday, November 13, for the second annual North Old Town Block Party. During Sunday’s event, North Old Town residents and neighbors enjoyed games, lunch and conversation.
Louis and Lacey Daily, with their son, Elijah, enjoy a breakfast of pancakes and sausage during the Breakfast With Santa December 14, 2013, at the San Gabriel Community Center. SUN ARCHIVE

Louis and Lacey Daily, with their son, Elijah, enjoy a breakfast of pancakes and sausage during the Breakfast With Santa December 14, 2013, at the San Gabriel Community Center. SUN ARCHIVE

Breakfast with Santa set for December 17 in Georgetown

The 22nd annual Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by The Rotary Club of Sun City, will return to the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park on Saturday, December 17, from 7:30-11 a.m. Georgetown firefighters will make pancakes and sausage served with juice and coffee.

Roundabout

Submit events to roundabout@wilcosun.com Home For Christmas Sale November 19, 9 a.m. St. John’s United Methodist Church will be having its second annual “Come Home for Christmas” event.

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Hunger Free Holidays food drive Through the winter The Caring Place is holding a fundraiser over the winter months to support families in need. The Caring Place is asking residents this holiday season to support the food pantry.
MING MING

MING MING

Georgetown Animal Shelter

Ming Ming, 6, is the Bradley Cooper of cats — personable, handsome, the King of Cool. He may be the nicest cat you’ll ever meet. He’s always ready to greet you, and he enjoys being in the midst of all the action.

Operation Christmas Child collection is this week in Wilco

Seven churches in Williamson County will be among nearly 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoe box gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week. The special week for 2022 donations is November 14 to 21. After collecting 10.

Roundabout

Live performances The Red Velvet Cake War Through November 13 Written by comedy trio Jones, Hope and Wooten, this play follows the story of the Verdeen cousins as they throw a reunion for their rambunctious family. Performances are scheduled to take place at the Palace Playhouse.
OF THE FAITH

OF THE FAITH

Holiday events coming to churches near you

St. John UMC The Wesley Value Meal is 5:30 - 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 16 in the Family Life Center hosted by the youth ministry. The menu is sandwiches, chips and cookies. ThesecondannualComeHome for Christmas Celebration is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, November 19.