Events
BY JESSICA MCLAREN
19th Annual Car Show and Charity Benet The Georgetown Texas Area Car Club will host its 19th annual event, featuring up to 225 vehicles as well as awards, raes, auctions, food vendors, music and entertainment. Proceeds from the event support scholarships for local automotive technology students and other causes. • Free (admission) • May 2; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (car show), 2:30 p.m. (awards) • 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown • www.gtacc.org/annual-car-show May the Fourth Be With You The city of Georgetown pop up event in San Gabriel Park will allow attendees to test their abilities on a Jedi training course, battle with light sabers and destroy the Death Star. Guests are invited to dress in costume. • Free (admission) • May 4, 5:30-7 p.m. • 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
batteries. At the household hazardous waste collection event, accepted items include chemicals, paint and oil, among others. • Free (admission) • May 14 (battery disposal), May 16 (household hazardous waste) • 300-1 Industrial Ave., Georgetown Sip & Shop fundraiser The Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties fundraiser will feature a fashion show, pop-up local boutique shopping, and wine and beer tastings. Proceeds will bene¤t the Meals on Wheels program. • $50 (individual ticket), $450 (table of 8) • May 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • www.georgetowntexas.gov/ utilities/garbage_and_recycling
April
“Seeing Double” Exhibit Located at the Georgetown Art Center, the exhibit features two views of Texas by artists Denise Elliott Jones and Debbie Carroll. Works explore the seven regions of the state—including the Hill Country, Panhandle and South Texas Plains—with each artist interpreting the same locations through distinct styles and perspectives. • Free (admission) • April 24-May 24 (times vary) • 816 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://visit.georgetown.org/georgetown_art_center
May
• 305 Buena Vista Drive, Marble Falls • https://fundraise.givesmart.com/ e/xerryw?vid=1pwjbc
Williamson County Art Guild “Big Picture Show” reception
This artist reception features large-scale works by member artists as part of the guild’s 50th anniversary celebration. The gallery, which opened in October 2023, showcases work from 26 resident member artists, with rotating monthly exhibitions in the front galleries.
Color the Sky Kite Day Locals are invited to gather at Garey Park to enjoy a picnic and ªy kites. • $2 (resident park entry), $5 (nonresident park entry), free (children 3 and under) • May 17, 1-4 p.m.
Battery Blitz and household hazardous waste disposal
The city of Georgetown will host two upcoming disposal events at the Georgetown Municipal Complex. Accepted items at the no-registration-needed drive-thru battery disposal event include AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt and button
• Free (admission) • May 1, 5–7 p.m.
• 708 S. Rock St., Georgetown • www.wcagtx.org/artgallery
• 6450 RM 2243, Georgetown • www.georgetowntexas.gov
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