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ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

ROCK held its annual Barn Dance this past weekend. Photos by Ron Parks

Over 800 celebrate ROCK at Barn Dance

Kate St. Clair
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Ride on Center for Kids saw record turnout for the nonprofit’s annual Barn Dance this past Saturday, April 1. The equine-assisted therapy center estimated over 800 guests for the night of dinner, dancing and entertainment, and welcomed a packed house.
From left, Jim Holden, post quartermaster; Rita Turner, community engagement manager – The Caring Place; Abran Yates, post senior vice commander; Ray Sanchez, post adjutant; Frank Espinosa, Jr., post webmaster; Reggie Brockwell, post member; and Ginna O’Connor, The Caring Place executive director.

From left, Jim Holden, post quartermaster; Rita Turner, community engagement manager – The Caring Place; Abran Yates, post senior vice commander; Ray Sanchez, post adjutant; Frank Espinosa, Jr., post webmaster; Reggie Brockwell, post member; and Ginna O’Connor, The Caring Place executive director.

VFW Post 8587 makes $5,000 donation to The Caring Place

News Staff
Monday, April 3, 2023
During the most recent Amplify Austin fundraiser in early March, Georgetown’s VFW Post 8587 made its largest contribution to date to The Caring Place in the amount of $5,000.

Amplify Austin fundraiser to kick off on Wednesday

Friday, February 24, 2023
Amplify Austin is about to kick off again, shining a light on the nonprofit organizations that need support this year.  The annual Central Texas event is a 24-hour call to fundraise, publicized by nonprofit I Live Here, I Give Here for more than 10 years. This year’s event will start at 6 p.m.
Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

Future homes at Brookwood in Georgetown’s new residential facility, Grace Place, are under construction. (Courtesy BiG)

New BiG residential community takes shape in Weir

Linda Dwyer
Friday, February 17, 2023
Construction is underway at Grace Place, the new residential community that will serve Brookwood in Georgetown.  BiG is a nonprofit vocational community where adults with special needs learn to become artisans, bakers, card makers, jewelry makers and more.
Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. (Courtesy Kiwanis Club of Sun City)

Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. (Courtesy Kiwanis Club of Sun City)

Kiwanis Club of Sun City holds Pancake Breakfast for Key Club

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Kiwanis Club of Sun City members and guests attended a pancake breakfast February 4 at Applebee’s in Georgetown. The event supports one of Kiwanis’ main projects: key clubs for high school students in Georgetown and Jarrell.
ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.

ROCK is a Georgetown nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges living throughout Central Texas since 2011.

ROCK to throw March 1 kick off event for Amplify Austin fundraiser

Brigid Cooley
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Georgetown nonprofit organization ROCK, Ride On Center for Kids, is hosting a kickoff party and fundraiser for Amplify Austin Day 2023. The family-friendly event takes place 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at Tejas Meat Supply, 101 East Seventh Street.
Group members install a toilet at a house that needed repairs. This is one of many tasks Georgetown Helpers is capable of completing. (Courtesy Georgetown Helpers)

Group members install a toilet at a house that needed repairs. This is one of many tasks Georgetown Helpers is capable of completing. (Courtesy Georgetown Helpers)

Georgetown nonprofit wants to lend a helping hand

Kate St. Clair
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Volunteers with nonprofit group Georgetown Helpers set out with one goal in mind — put their skills to use for the good of the community.  The group performs home maintenance tasks and repair services that range from a few hours to two days.
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