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Garver Wins Mayoral Election, Ross Wins Dist 6

May 10th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer

George Garver has won the mayoral race and Dale Ross won the District 6 council race, according to final, unofficial results from Williamson County Elections. Gabe Sansing was unopposed for the District 2 seat. Below are May 10 election results for City of Georgetown races, with 100 percent of precincts reporting.
City of Georgetown Mayor:
Doug Smith, […]

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Special Needs 2008 Dances

May 9th, 2008 by Heather S.

Come join us for Food, Dancing, Photos, & Prizes at the Georgetown Community Center!
*4th of July Celebration & Dance*: Thursday, July 3rd from 6-8pm
*Halloween Costume Party & Dance*: Friday, October 24th from 7-9pm

These events are for individuals with special needs, ages 15 and up. Admission is $3 and a caregiver or family […]

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Election Day is Saturday, May 10

May 9th, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer

Polls open Saturday morning on Election Day in the mayoral and District 6 races in Georgetown.
Candidates George Garver and Doug Smith are competing in the mayoral race, and in the District 6 race, the candidates are Randall Craig and Dale Ross. Gabe Sansing, the incumbent, is running unopposed in the District 2 race.
Voting is from […]

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More Georgetown Reads! Events

May 6th, 2008 by Richard G, Adult Services Librarian

List of upcoming A Twist at the End-related events and sites
The following is a list of museums and events related to our 2008 Georgetown Reads! selection. All events are free and open to the public at the posted times.
O. Henry Pun Off
May 17th from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the O.Henry Museum on Brush […]

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Texas Society of Sculptors Show Their Work at the Library

May 6th, 2008 by Judy F

The Georgetown Public Library will be hosting a sculpture show June 7 - 29. The exhibit will feature the work of Texas Society of Sculptors (TSOS) members, and most pieces will be available for purchase.
The new Georgetown Library is an excellent space to view art. Over 50 sculptures will be on display both inside and […]

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Hill Country Authors Series Speaker May 8

May 5th, 2008 by Judy F

[ May 8, 2008; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ]

Amanda Eyre Ward, author of the critically-acclaimed novel Forgive Me, will speak at the Georgetown Public Library on Thursday, May 8. Ward’s talk is part of Hill Country Authors series sponsored by the Friends of the Georgetown Public Library. Published last year, Forgive Me, is inspired by the true story of Amy Biehl, an American […]

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Berry Creek Park Opens on May 3

May 1st, 2008 by Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer

Families and kids in Georgetown have a new place for hanging around, literally.
At a new park in the Berry Creek neighborhood, kids will find many ways to hang on, pull up, climb, spin, and swing on two playgrounds. An opening celebration for Berry Creek Park will be held on Saturday, May 3 at 10 […]

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Parks & Recreation offers Teen Adventure Summer Camps

May 1st, 2008 by Joe Armstrong

The Teen Adventure Camp is a unique opportunity for youth ages 12 to 17 to be exposed to outdoor adventure activities and challenges in a fun, safe, and healthy environment. Each session will offer campers opportunities to learn life-long recreation skills and promote the positive use of free time. The program’s main […]

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Georgetown Reads Events

April 30th, 2008 by Richard G, Adult Services Librarian

Events Scheduled for Georgetown Reads!
Steven Saylor will visit the library on Wednesday, June 11th to discuss A Twist at the End and sign copies of his books. The event will begin at 7:00 PM in the Hewlett Room on the second floor of the library.

St. Johns’s United Methodist Church is sponsoring a public […]

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Books for Texans Book Club

April 29th, 2008 by Richard G, Adult Services Librarian

The Williamson County Historical Museum and the Georgetown Public Library have teamed up to bring the community a new book club for those interested in learning about the history of the State of Texas. Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love a great book? Then Books for Texans is just the thing for you. Join […]

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