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Candlelight Wholeness Service set for this weekend

Ellen Greeney
Thursday, December 8, 2022
The monthly Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is 6:30 p.m., Sunday, December 11.    The candlelight service is being held in the sanctuary of San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive. The series on the Beatitudes continues with “those who seek virtue.”
2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

2019 Honorary Chairs Jim and Cindy Harrington hold their Georgetown Swirl glasses. (Courtesy of Williamson County)

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Georgetown Swirl sets masquerade theme for 2023

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Don a masquerade mask for the 13th annual Georgetown Swirl in March on the Square. Tickets are now on sale for the event.  Dress up for the annual fundraising event hosted by the Georgetown Main Street Program from 5-9 p.m., March 4.
Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

Lucy Hollon, 16, a member of the Georgetown FFA program, left, and Payton Montandon, 16, with the Florence FFA program, prepare to show their sheep.

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Photos: Williamson County Livestock Show begins

Andy Sharp
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Williamson County Livestock Show is an annual event at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The event began this Sunday, December 4, and runs through the week.   
Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Dressed in his finest elf attire, 6-year-old Bowen Currey adjusts his Santa cap at Georgetown's Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 3, as he gets ready to watch the parade along Austin Avenue with family and friends. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Sights from the Georgetown Christmas Stroll

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Georgetown's Christmas Stroll took place December 2-3. The annual holiday parade Saturday morning was a highlight of the festival.

Celebrating the pecan with two Williamson County food shows

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Pecan lovers can rejoice this month with two opportunities to enjoy and show off their crops.  All county residents with a pecan tree are welcome to participate in the 2022 Williamson-Bell County Pecan Show on December 13 and the Williamson County Pecan Food Show on December 15.
Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

Aiping Cheng demonstrates Tai Chi at an event last year in Georgetown. (Sun Archive)

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New Tai Chi class, demonstration this weekend in Georgtown

Kate St. Clair
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Georgetown branch of Taoist Tai Chi is inviting new students to their class beginning January 9. A live demonstration will take place this weekend on December 10 for anyone interested to see the students in action and learn more.
The 41st annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll takes place downtown December 2-3 with dozens of vendors, a parade and entertainment.

The 41st annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll takes place downtown December 2-3 with dozens of vendors, a parade and entertainment.

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Roundabout for December 4

News Staff
Saturday, December 3, 2022
East View stage performances Through December 3 The Georgetown High School Show Choir will present its annual production of A Holiday to Remember at The Klett Center for the Performing Arts. The show will run December 1-3, beginning at 7 p.m. each evening.
Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

Leslie Kaufmann at her home at 1202 East 15th Street on November 28, 2012. The house was on the 2012 Holiday Home Tour.

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Preservation Georgetown's historic home tour returns

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Preservation Georgetown’s Holiday Home Tour is set to return next weekend from December 10-11. The tour has been on hiatus since 2019 due to the pandemic, but Preservation Georgetown has brought back the annual fundraising event.
Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

Attendees gather to sing “Silent Night “outside Southwestern University’s Lois Perkins Chapel at the conclusion of a Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Thursday, December 1.

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Photos: Southwestern University's candle-lit holiday tradition

Andy Sharp
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Southwestern University’s annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols were held Thursday, December 1, at the school's Lois Perkins Chapel.
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