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Braden Tanner (left), as Ted Hanover, and Ella Grace Harper, playing Daphne on Wednesday, November 16, in Holiday Inn, playing on the Springer Memorial Stage at the Georgetown Palace through December 30. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Braden Tanner (left), as Ted Hanover, and Ella Grace Harper, playing Daphne on Wednesday, November 16, in Holiday Inn, playing on the Springer Memorial Stage at the Georgetown Palace through December 30. (Photo by Andy Sharp)

Holiday Inn at the Palace

Holiday Inn is playing on the Springer Memorial Stage at the Georgetown Palace through December 30.

Work on Williams Drive could begin next month

Phase 1 of Georgetown’s Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project could begin as early as December. An overview of Georgetown’s Williams Drive Mobility Enhancements Project, as well as a rough outline of its timeline, was discussed during a city council workshop November 8.
A group of soldiers who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program met with area pickleball clubs November 8 to learn the sport and get exercise. COURTESY FAITH BURNS

A group of soldiers who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program met with area pickleball clubs November 8 to learn the sport and get exercise. COURTESY FAITH BURNS

Georgetown area pickleball clubs honor out of town military group

The Sun City and Georgetown Pickleball clubs hosted a special event November 8 for a group of soldiers from Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, who are part of the Army Recovery Care Program. The program was formerly known as the Warrior Care and Transition Program.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, right, and District 2 Council Member Shawn Hood toured unfinished 3D printed houses, the product of homebuilder Lennar and manufacturers ICON, Tuesday, November 15. The homes are part of a 100-house section of the Wolf Ranch master planned community. PHOTOS BY BRIGID COOLEY

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, right, and District 2 Council Member Shawn Hood toured unfinished 3D printed houses, the product of homebuilder Lennar and manufacturers ICON, Tuesday, November 15. The homes are part of a 100-house section of the Wolf Ranch master planned community. PHOTOS BY BRIGID COOLEY

Georgetown welcomes 3D printed homes in Wolf Ranch

In an attempt to cut construction costs and timelines, homebuilder Lennar is partnering with ICON — an Austin based home manufacturing company — to bring 3D printed houses to Georgetown. Once built, the 100 units planned will be sold as a part of the Wolf Ranch master planned community.
Friends Jani Rautaneva, left, and Sanora Baptiste leave on a 52-mile bicycle ride together, departing from Berry Springs Park and Preserve Saturday morning, November 12. Temperatures were in the upper-30s this morning, but these experienced cyclists knew how to dress for the weather on a crisp autumn day.

Friends Jani Rautaneva, left, and Sanora Baptiste leave on a 52-mile bicycle ride together, departing from Berry Springs Park and Preserve Saturday morning, November 12. Temperatures were in the upper-30s this morning, but these experienced cyclists knew how to dress for the weather on a crisp autumn day.

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.
Celeste Tercero, a Georgetown resident and freshman at Austin Community College, recently launched The Charcuterie Co., an online business specializing in charcuterie boards and grazing tables. COURTESY CELESTE TERCERO

Celeste Tercero, a Georgetown resident and freshman at Austin Community College, recently launched The Charcuterie Co., an online business specializing in charcuterie boards and grazing tables. COURTESY CELESTE TERCERO

The Charcuterie Co. opens online business

Georgetown resident Celeste Tercero is sharing her passion for food through a new online business, specializing in charcuterie boards and spreads. The Charcuterie Co. began accepting orders online two months ago.
Pops Soda & Sweets, a mobile soda bar, opened to customers in the Wolf Ranch shopping center earlier this month. The business specializes in a variety of family- friendly soda concoctions. COURTESY POPS SODAAND SWEETS

Pops Soda & Sweets, a mobile soda bar, opened to customers in the Wolf Ranch shopping center earlier this month. The business specializes in a variety of family- friendly soda concoctions. COURTESY POPS SODAAND SWEETS

Pops Soda & Sweets brings sugary treats to Wolf Ranch

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Pops Soda & Sweets, a food-truck specializing in a variety of family- friendly soda concoctions. Owned and operated by Georgetown resident Cherie Hogan, the mobile drink bar opened to customers in the Wolf Ranch shopping center earlier this month.
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.