Events
BY CLAIRE SHOOP
and electronics as part of the city’s “Love Where You Live” initiative. While there is no limit on electronics, individuals are limited to bringing three boxes or sacks of paper and four tires per car. • Sept. 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free. Participants are asked to bring a toy to donate to the Georgetown’s Police Department’s Blue Santa program.
comfortable with basic Taoist Tai Chi movements, and no experience is necessary to attend. Flat shoes and
professional development, include featured speakers such as Tim Tebow and other inspirational writers and business leaders. • 7-10 p.m. (Oct. 11), 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. (Oct. 12) • $81.25-$800 (depending on package) • Red Rocks Church Austin, 7625 N. I-35, Austin • www.dcxcommunity.com Weir Volunteer Fire Department open house In honor of National Fire Prevention Week, the organization will host an open house for the community to learn re safety information. At the event, there will be CPR demonstrations, blood pressure checks, kid’s activities, photo opportunities on the re truck and refreshments. • Oct. 14, 1-4 p.m. • Free • 450 FM 1105, Georgetown • www.weirfd.org San Gabriel’s Writers League book sale Published authors will be selling signed copies of their books and talking with the community at the Georgetown Public Library. The event will include authors across a variety of genres with books for all ages.
September
comfortable clothing are recommended. • Weekly Sept. 25-Dec. 18, 9:30-11 a.m.
Interior design and decorating classes Taught by Barbra Hernandez, each of these four classes exploring di erent aspects of the trade will meet over two weekends throughout the fall. • Sept. 15 and 22 (home styling), Oct. 6 and 13 (textiles), Nov. 3-10 (home staging), Dec. 1 and 8 (art of display); 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $135 per class • Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., Georgetown • www.georgetownartcentertx.org Light Up the Night Faith in Action Georgetown, a nonpro t organization that provides transportation and other support services to seniors, is hosting its 22nd annual choral concert.
• Interested participants can inquire about costs by emailing texas@taoisttaichi.org; online registration available • 311 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/georgetown
• Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown • www.georgetown.org
October
Central Texas Philharmonic concert The Georgetown-based organization will kick o its 2023-24 concert season with a full orchestra performance of Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. During the concert, paintings by Hill Country artist Benini will be displayed. • Sept. 24, 4-6 p.m. • $10 (students), $40 (general admission), $45 (premium seating)
2nd annual Cause for Paws Fundraiser This event—bene ting the nonpro t organization Take Me Home-Advocates for Transport, which pulls dogs out of high-risk shelters—will include activities such as letting dogs create their own painting, arts and crafts, a wine and liquor pull, games, music, food trucks, and vendors. • Oct. 1, 2-5 p.m. • Free (admission), $8 (per dog entering the dog park area), tickets will be sold for games and activities • Dog House Drinkery & Dog Park, 3800 CR 175, Leander • www.doghousedrinkery.com DCX Conference | The Fight for Unity DCX Community, a business consulting organization, is hosting a two-day leadership conference. The panels, which center around self improvement and
Harley’s Angels Sanctuary 2nd annual Barktoberfest fundraiser The Florence-based dog and cat sanctuary is hosting a fundraiser that includes a silent auction, white elephant, a 50/50 ra e, a baked goods and crafts sale, and other activities. The nonpro t organization is accepting monetary and material donations as well as volunteers. • Sept. 23, 2-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Mulligan’s, 150 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown • www.harleysangelssanctuary.org
GTX Fil m fest ival The one-day event will include screenings of 17 lms from shorts to feature-length productions. Hosted by the Georgetown-based nonpro t, the group aims to add lm to the city’s arts and culture o erings. Executive Director Beth Baker said the festival has grown and gained regional recognition. • Sept. 30, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. • $30
• Sept. 21, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • First Baptist Georgetown, 1333 W. University Ave., Georgetown • www.faithinactiongt.org
• Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.centraltexasphilharmonic.org
Community collection event The Georgetown Public Works Department will host a drop-o event where residents can dispose of paper that needs to be shredded, tires, mattresses
Introductory Tai Chi classes The Texas branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society will begin o ering a beginner’s class at St. John’s Methodist Church. The sessions will help participants feel
• Doug Smith Performance Center, 206 W. Second St., Georgetown • www.gtx ilm.org
• Oct. 21, 1-4 p.m. • Free (admission)
• 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • https://library.georgetown.org
GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696
ROUND ROCK 201 University Oaks Blvd (512) 341-9066
CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
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