Zuzu, a Bearded Dragon owned by Ava Kostr, 16, and her family, is bestowed a blessing by The Reverend Mary Ann Huston during the Grace Episcopal Church Blessing of the Animals service held at San Gabriel Park on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.

3-year-old Lynnox Johannsen enjoyed helping unload pumpkins at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 2,880 large pumpkins, plus many smaller versions were unloaded at the church.

“Misery is alive!” on the Playhouse stage through November 10. Go to georgetownpalace.com for tickets and details.

Cole Benson, 14, and Astin Carrillo, 12, carry a board that will soon be part of a bed for a boy or girl in the Georgetown area. Both young men volunteered their time for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Cole attends Meridian World School in Round Rock and Astin is home schooled.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ken Covington acknowledges the crowds' applause after performing with Bob Case during a First Friday Concert held at Founders Park on Friday, October 4, 2024. Covington, founder of Kenz Guitars, suffered a stroke in September 2023. He's been on the mend for the past year. He was honored with a proclamation presented by Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Shane Henry, left, visits with the Georgetown Fire Department’s Deputy Fire Marshal Jonathan Gilliam and Koda, the fire department’s fire dog during a National Night Out event October 1, at the Georgetown Housing Authority Activity Learning Center on West 18th Street. (Photo by Andy Sharp)