Events
BY PARKS KUGLE
• Lark & Owl Booksellers, 205 Sixth St., Ste. 101, Georgetown • www.larkandowlbooksellers.com
May
Hill Country Authors Series Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will host local author Elizabeth Crook. The event will feature a 20-30 minute presentation about her latest novel, “The Madstone,” followed by a 15-20 minute Q&A. Lark & Owl Booksellers will sell copies of the book to attendees. • May 23, 2-4 p.m. • $17 (until May 21), $20 (at door as space permits) • Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.folgeorgetown.org Rotary Invitational Golf Tournament Sponsored by Sport Clips Haircuts, the Georgetown Rotary Club’s tournament will raise money for various youth programs. Registration includes the round of golf, the cart fee, lunch, course prizes, beverages and an awards dinner ticket. Sponsorships are available.
29th Williamson County A&M Foundation Fish Fry
Attendees will enjoy dinner, homemade desserts, a cash bar, a raffle and a silent auction. Personal and business sponsorships are available. Funds raised at the event go toward the organization’s goal of helping more students attend Texas A&M University. • June 7, 5-8 p.m. • $20 (adults), $10 (children age 10 and younger) • Georgetown Community Center, 445 Morrow St., Georgetown • www.wcamc.com/fishfry
12th Annual Heroes Appreciation BBQ Hosted by Heroes Night Out, this event brings together veterans, active-duty service members, first responders and their families ahead of Memorial Day. Family-friendly activities include a barbecue lunch, ziplining, inflatable games, a bounce house, paddle boards, live music, and business and nonprofit vendors. • May 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission), registration required • Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown • www.heroesnightout.org
Fifth Annual Midsommar at Old Settlers Association
Attendees will celebrate the summer season and the Swedish heritage of Williamson County. Activities at this family-centric event include making flower crowns and dancing around the midsommar pole. • June 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock • www.williamsonmuseum.org Howling at the Moon Spectacular Supporting the mission of L4 Cares—a nonprofit organization that helps to meet the needs of the least, the last, the lost and the lonely in the community—this event includes an evening of dueling pianos, unlimited barbecue, a full bar and a live auction. • June 8, 6-10 p.m. • $50 per person (online), $75 per person (at the door) • Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown • www.l4cares.org Juneteenth Parade, Program and Festival The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association and GTX Connect invite community members to celebrate Juneteenth. Attendees will gather near the San Gabriel Park basketball courts to walk to the Georgetown Community Center, where there will be a keynote speaker, a DJ, live performances, children’s activities,
• May 24; 11:30 a.m. (registration), 1 p.m. (shotgun start), 5 p.m. (awards dinner) • $150 per person • Cowan Creek Country Club, 1433 Cool Spring Way, Georgetown • www.georgetownrotary.org
Spring DIY Workshop Create a garden box with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County. Participants will assemble and decorate their box using a variety of tools provided by the organization. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing safe and affordable housing for families in need. Pre-registration is required. • May 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $25 • Georgetown ReStore, 2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.williamsonhabitat.org
games, a silent auction, and food and vendor booths. • June 15; 10:30 a.m. (parade), 11 a.m. (program), noon-4 p.m. (festival) • Free (admission)
• Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • www.gccmatx.com
Fermentation Class: Kefir and Beet Kvass Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen will host a hands-on session where participants will learn how to make nutrient-rich fermented drinks kefir and beet kvass from scratch. • June 15, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $65 • Sanctuary Holistic Kitchen, 103 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.sanctuaryholistickitchen.com
June
Peter Pan in the Garden Join Lark & Owl Booksellers for a live outdoor performance of Peter Pan, adapted by Brandon Lindsey. • Select dates June 6-28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • $12.44-$21.53
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