Nonprofit
Kate St. Clair
David Perez, a member of Georgetown’s American Legion Post 174, hopes to bring a new kind of support system to the city’s disabled veterans with fly fishing.
Mr. Perez left military service in 2017 and joined the national program in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the following year.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
AAUW raises $2,100 from Style Show
Kate St. Clair
The Georgetown Branch of American Association of University Women returned with their annual Style Show and Silent Auction March 25.
The event featured lunch and a silent auction of gently used purses filled with mystery items like jewelry and wine, all donated from local businesses.
Monday, April 10, 2023
Central Texas Philharmonic receives W.D. Kelley Foundation grant for youth program
Kate St. Clair
The Youth Orchestra Program of the Central Texas Philharmonic received a $50,000 grant from the W.D. Kelley Foundation earlier this month.
The program offers young musicians an opportunity to be mentored by professionals within the philharmonic.
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Over 800 celebrate ROCK at Barn Dance
Kate St. Clair
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.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
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
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.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Free Williamson County Symphony Orchestra performances to celebrate Spain in March
Kate St. Clair
The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra will begin its free concert series in March.
Two Ph.D. candidates from the University of Texas, Ke-Yuan Hsin and Gabriela Mora Fallas, will conduct the March concert series.
Friday, February 24, 2023
After winning Chamber award, Lone Star Circle of Care looks back at big 2022
Kate St. Clair
Lone Star Circle of Care was awarded the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s “2022 Big Business of the Year” award, just in time for the group’s 20th anniversary.
The Georgetown-headquartered healthcare provider has approximately 700 employees in six Texas counties, with 27 clinical locations.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Amplify Austin fundraiser to kick off on Wednesday
News Staff
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.
Friday, February 24, 2023
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
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.
Friday, February 17, 2023
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
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.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023