Events
BY KAMERYN GRIESSER
Department will host on-site applications, interviews and hiring opportunities, primarily geared toward teenagers and college students. The event will also feature free snacks, drinks and giveaways.
• San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown • https://parks.georgetown.org
• Free (admission) • 1707 San Jose St., Georgetown • https://parks.georgetown.org
• May 18, 7:30-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • Klett Center for the Performing Arts, 2211 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.centexmusicalarts.org
April
Cinderella’s Closet prom packages The Fairy Godmothers at Cinderella’s Closet Taylor, a nonpro t organization, loan high schoolers prom dresses, tuxedos and other attire for free. • Tuesdays 4:30-7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through May 21 • Free • 410 W. Seventh St., Taylor • www.cinderellascloset-taylor.com
Cinco De Mayo Fun Fest The family-friendly event hosted by Always Fun Markets will have live music, Mexican food vendors
• May 1, 4-6 p.m. • Free (admission)
Mother’s Day afternoon tea Registrants can enjoy an afternoon tea with Rivery Co¡ee & Bagels, complete with sandwiches, pastries, desserts and loose-leaf tea. • May 10-11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • $45 (per person) • Rivery Coffee & Bagels, 1500 Rivery Blvd., Ste. 2155, Georgetown • www.riverycoffeehouse.com Southern Surf ‘n’ Turf Shindig Hosted by Helping Hands of Georgetown, the night of silent auctions, drinks and live music will support community volunteer e¡orts. • May 10, 6-9 p.m. • $50 • Dale’s Essenhaus and Biergarten,
• Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown • https://parks.georgetown.org
Red Poppy Garden Railroad grand opening The event will bring together city leaders, local business owners and Sun City residents to celebrate the grand opening of the garden railroad display, which includes a miniature replica of downtown Georgetown.
and artisan craft booths. • May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 2323 Wolf Ranch Parkway, Georgetown • www.alwaysfunmarkets.com
Georgetown Texas Area Car Club 17th annual car show and charity benefit The bene t will showcase more than 225 classic vehicles. Cars will be judged in about 40 di¡erent classes with awards presented to the top three in each class. Other activities include ra¢es, food, vendors and music. • May 4, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • Free (spectators), $35 (car show registration) • Sun City Social Center, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown • www.gtacc.org May the Fourth Be With You “Star Wars” fans can test their abilities with a Jedi training course and commemorate the day with a sidewalk chalk mural at this event hosted by the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department.
• May 18, 2-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Mulligan’s Restaurant, 150 Dove Hollow Trail, Georgetown • www.sctexas.org
Candle-making pop-up workshop Participants can craft their own scented soy candles under the guidance of skilled artisans from Audette’s Legacy while enjoying refreshments. • May 5, 4:30-6 p.m. • $65 • Mesquite Creek Outitters, 704 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown • www.audetteslegacy.com Rec on the Go! The Georgetown Parks and Recreation program will bring a variety of outdoor activities to San Jose Park such as obstacle courses, lawn games, relays, hula hoops, giveaways and music. • May 7, 4-6 p.m.
Red Poppy Festival Georgetown’s annual Red Poppy Festival
commemorates the ower’s blooming season and features three days of food and craft vendors, a parade, a car show, concerts, and other activities. • April 26-28, times vary • Free (admission) • Downtown Georgetown, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown • https://poppy.georgetown.org
Southwestern University Orchestra spring concert The spring concert program will showcase performances from students within the Southwestern University Orchestra. • April 27, 2 p.m. • Free (reservation required) • Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, 1001 E. University Ave., Georgetown • www.southwestern.edu
Live music at the library: Texas Bach Festival
The Georgetown Public Library will host Texas Bach Festival performances of German lieder, Celtic tunes and classical arrangements of popular songs. • May 19, 2-3:30 p.m. • Free (admission) • Georgetown Library Hewlett & Friends Room,
3900 FM 972, Georgetown • www.helpinghandsgtx.org
May
Rhapsody In Blue: A 100 Year Celebration The Bluebonnet Philharmonic Orchestra will celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody In Blue.”
402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • https://library.georgetown.org
Summer seasonal job fair The city of Georgetown’s Parks and Recreation
• May 4, 2-4 p.m. • Free (admission)
GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696 CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
ROUND ROCK 201 University Oaks Blvd (512) 341-9066
PFLUGERVILLE 19000 Limestone Commercial Dr (512) 953-4070
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