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Zoey Toomgem, 11, (front) and her brother Logan, 8, were two of the volunteer helpers distributing meals during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Zoey Toomgem, 11, (front) and her brother Logan, 8, were two of the volunteer helpers distributing meals during the Georgetown Community Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Photos: Community Thanksgiving returns to Georgetown

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Georgetown's Community Thanksgiving returned on Thursday, November 24, at the Georgetown Community Center in San Gabriel Park. Free meals were offered on a first-come first-served basis. For homebound residents, volunteers fanned out throughout the city delivering meals.
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

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Georgetown area pickleball clubs honor out of town military group

News Staff
Saturday, November 19, 2022
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.
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.

Photos: Cool morning in Berry Creek Park and Preserve

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Holiday food drive begins at The Caring Place

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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.
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

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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

Brigid Cooley
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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.
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