Georgetown Edition | August 2023

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28 THROUGH NOV. 18 STUDY SOMETHING NEW The Georgetown Palace Theatre will begin its fall session classes. It will oer classes in acting, dance, voice, improvisation, sketch comedy, playwriting, stage combat and musical theater. Times vary with weekly classes ranging from 45-90 minutes. $215-$295 (12-week session). 810 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. www.georgetownpalace.com SEPTEMBER 07 LEARN ABOUT BIRDS AND GARDENING Georgetown Environmental Services will host a discussion about native plants that attract birds and other wildlife to gardens as well as how to build and maintain a sustainable backyard habitat. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. Friends Room at Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. Eventbrite: Gardening for Birds and Wildlife 08 FUNDRAISE FOR CHARITY Reset Mentoring, a local nonprot that mentors teenagers in juvenile detention or on probation, will host its sixth annual charity fundraiser at the Georgetown Community Center. Each ticket includes dinner, two drinks and chips to play at casino tables to win ra¢e

tickets. 6:30 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. (event starts). $60-$400. 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. www.resetmentoring.org 12 EXPLORE PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will host its third Rec on the Go event at Stillwater Park. The event will feature obstacle courses, hula hoops, bubbles, sports games, relays and more. 4-6 p.m. Free. 1703 Coldwater Ave., Georgetown. https://parks.georgetown.org 13 HEAR ABOUT A HISTORIC TRIAL To commemorate the 100th anniversary of a series of trials held against the Ku Klux Klan in Williamson County, “Daytripper” writer and producer Emily Treadway will give a presentation about the making of the documentary “Klan on Trial.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free (admission). Wildre, 812 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1670. www.williamsonmuseum.org 16 PARTY AT THE POOL The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual K9 Kerplunk at the Georgetown Recreation Center. The event is limited to 100 dogs per hourlong time slot. All participating dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination. 10 a.m.-noon. Free (for humans), $5 (per dog). 1003 N. Austin Ave, Georgetown. https://parks.georgetown.org

Lark & Owl Booksellers is hosting a one-time book club to discuss the newly released bestselling novel “Clytemnestra” by Texan Italian author Costanza Casati. The event will feature drink samples from Meridian Hive and food from Alouette Bistro. 6:30-8 p.m. $5. 205 Sixth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown. 512-688-5582. Eventbrite: Mythology Book Club 25 WATCH A MOVIE OUTDOORS Crosspoint Church will conclude its outdoor summer movie series with a viewing of “Inside Out.” Prior to the screening, participants can play checkers, cornhole and Jenga with food truck K.O. Barbeque on-site. 6-10:15 p.m. Free. 3800 Shell Road, Georgetown. 512-869-7729. www.crosspointgtx.com 26 SPEND A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM The Williamson Museum is inviting families from around the county to solve the mystery of the missing gem. The event will include a variety of crafts and other activities. 6-9 p.m. $5 (children members), $8 (children nonmembers), $10 (adult members), $12 (adult nonmembers). 716 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-1670. www.williamsonmuseum.org

Irreverent Warriors is hosting a hike to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

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FEATURED EVENT Hike with fellow veterans Irreverent Warriors, a nationwide nonprot that fosters community among veterans, will host a Silkies Hike in Georgetown on Sept. 9. Silkies Hikes are for veterans, active-duty military and National Guard members only. They aim to prevent veteran suicide by using humor and camaraderie to better mental health. Hikes put on by the organization are not athletic events and range from 4-10 miles each with frequent stops for breaks. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $5. VFW Post 8587, 1000 N. College St., Georgetown 931-572-7436 Eventbrite: Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike - Georgetown, TX

Find more or submit Georgetown events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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GEORGETOWN EDITION • AUGUST 2023