Georgetown Edition | April 2023

TODO LIST

April-May events

APRIL 21 THROUGH 23, 28 THROUGH 30 SEE LIVE THEATER Southwestern University’s Theatre Department will present several showings of “Ride the Cyclone,” a musical in which members of the Saint Cassian High School Chamber Choir are given a chance to return to life after they die on a roller coaster ride. 7:30 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), 2 p.m. (Sun.). Free (Southwestern students, faculty, sta ); $14.40-$18. 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown. 512-863-1378. www.southwestern.edu 22 SUPPORT A LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT The Weir Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual barbecue and bake sale. The department serves residents living in Williamson County Emergency Services District No. 6, which is located east of Georgetown and north of Hutto. Noon-3 p.m. $6 (children age 12 and under), $12 (adults). 450 RM 1105, Georgetown. www.weirfd.org 23 REMEMBER THE HOLOCAUST Jack Fingerhut from Sun City’s Congregation Havurah Shalom will talk about how his father’s Catholic neighbors hid him in their barn during World War II at the Georgetown Public Library for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust

Remembrance Day. After the war, he emigrated to Germany and then the U.S. 2-4 p.m. Free. 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. https://library.georgetown.org 28 DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY In line with the Red Poppy Festival, Georgetown Parks & Recreation will host one of its Dances for Adults with Disabilities. Each attendee must have a family member or caregiver with them. Activities include concessions, a photo booth and games. 7-9 p.m. Free. Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 512-930-3595.https://parks.georgetown.org 28 THROUGH 30 SPEND A WEEKEND ON THE SQUARE The Red Poppy Festival includes three days of fanfare celebrating Georgetown with vendor booths, food, and live music and performances. On Saturday, the Red Poppy Parade and Car Show kicks o the day, and Jamestown Revival—the event’s headline performer—will wrap it up with a live concert. Other activities scheduled for the weekend include a kids zone, a BMX stunt show, a pet parade and more. 6-9 p.m. (April 28), 10 a.m.-11 p.m. (April 29), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (April 30). Free. Downtown Georgetown. 800-436-8696. https://poppy.georgetown.org

ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS GAREY PARK

EXPERIENCE A ROCKET LAUNCH STONEWALL, TEXAS

APRIL 22

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Georgetown Parks & Recreation is inviting the community to Family Nature Fest. The event will include a number of activities and demonstrations providing education on the environment and connecting families to nature. 1-4 p.m. $2 (resident), $4 (nonresidents) Garey Park entry fee; some activities may have an additional fee. 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown. 512-930-3595. https://parks.georgetown.org/ family-nature-fest

Georgetown ISD’s rocketry students will launch seven rockets as part of the Rockets2023 event. This event is the capstone of SystemsGo, the hands-on rocket and aeroscience curriculum taught in GISD. Over the course of the curriculum, students researched, designed, ordered parts for and built their rockets. The event will also be livestreamed. Time TBD. Free. 2187 Double Horn Road, Stonewall. www.systemsgo.org

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