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Nonprofit Blue Moon Sanctuary’s founder, Anna Eby, sits with miniature horse Franklin, one of her first rescues. KATHERINE ANTHONY

Explore opportunities to help others

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving, our thoughts turn to ways we can better help others. The has compiled this Volunteer Guide, featuring a list of opportunities to help organizations, individuals and families in Georgetown and Williamson County.

Pat Koym enjoyed looking at all the items available during the second annual Come Home for Christmas event held at St. John’s United Methodist Church on East University Avenue in Georgetown Saturday, November 19.

Home for the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Paul Dooley and his wife Peggy look over a stained glass piece available in a silent auction. Held in the church Family Life Center, the sale also included baked goods, crafts, frozen casseroles and other holiday items.

On the steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, the Austin Carolers entertain the crowd gathered at the Georgetown Square for the Lighting of the Square November 28, 2014. A large crowd filled the streets of downtown Georgetown for this annual holiday tradition. SUN ARCHIVE

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Lighting of the Square to bring holiday cheer November 25

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Georgetown’s annual Lighting of the Square, a collaboration between the city and Williamson County, takes place the evening of Friday, November 25, the day after Thanksgiving. Holiday festivities include live entertainment from the Uptown Carolers from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the Square.

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Wilco offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Williamson County offices will be closed November 24-25 for Thanksgiving and county commissioners will not be meeting the week following. Wilco offices will resume operations on Monday, November 28. The Commissioners Court meeting usually held on Tuesdays will not be held on November 29.

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City offices, services to close early Thanksgiving week

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Georgetown city offices, facilities and some services — including the city’s solid waste and recycling collections, as well as GoGeo paratransit services — will close early Thanksgiving week. While most will close only on Thursday, November 24, some will remain closed on Friday, November 25.

Help needed to identify auto crash victim

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Help needed to identify auto crash victim

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Williamson County issued a request November 15 from Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Evelyn McLean to help identify a deceased woman.

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Round Rock pastor arrested on child pornography charge

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

The FBI arrested Georgetown residents David Lloyd Walther, 56, November 10 on child pornography charges, according to a new release by the Department of Justice and U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas.

Beverly Harrison, a Georgetown resident and school alumnus, with grandson Simon Harrison at Southwestern University’s Candlelight Service for the Season of Advent December 6, 2018, in the Lois Perkins Chapel. SUN ARCHIVE

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Southwestern’s Candlelight Service continues a 107-year tradition

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Southwestern University’s Candlelight Service, a beloved 107-yearold tradition, will be held Thursday, December 1, at SU’s Lois Perkins Chapel. There will be two services at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The service celebrates Advent and the Christmas season.

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The Caring Place launches online enrollment for aid

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Just in time for the holidays, The Caring Place has opened an online portal to aid in financial assistance enrollment. The new portal offers neighbors the opportunity to confidentially fill out paperwork, upload documents and begin the enrollment process from their computer.

Gus’s Drug’s latest mural was created by artist Sarah Blankenship. PHOTO BY ELLEN GREENEY

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Paintings and fiber art on display in Round Rock

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Saturday, November 19, 2022

Enjoy the art of Melanie Maddox Olson at the Round Rock Public Library. This exhibit offers a selection of the artist’s paintings and fiber art including crewel embroidery. Her art is inspired by experiences living in Italy and Portugal and her love for poetry.

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