Hello Georgetown!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! During this season of gratitude, I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who reads, follows and supports Hello Georgetown. Our community is full of individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, churches and groups who do so much to make Georgetown the wonderful place it is. It’s such a privilege to see all the amazing people who do good, who uplift, who inspire others, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share those stories with all of you – thank you for what you contribute to Georgetown!
In this week’s newsletter, we have plenty of updates for you! First, you’ll want to get your calendar out. With December here, East View High School’s Choir will be performing “A Jolly Holiday” concert next week, tickets are $5 and it’s sure to be a great show! Also coming up, Central Texas Mini Golf will be hosting two events next week, a tequila tasting class and another edition of “Comedy at the Clubhouse!” We have details about both these events in the newsletter below.
With the Christmas season officially underway, you’ll definitely want to check out the 40th Annual Christmas Stroll. This event includes a variety of activities for people of all ages, including a parade on Saturday, December 4 at 10 AM! Get all the details about this year’s event in the newsletter below.
In other community news, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is officially open in Georgetown! Also, we have an update on a story we published recently about a school crossing guard who will be getting a new home of his own thanks to the generosity of the Georgetown community. Plus, we have the story of a senior dog who has a new home thanks to Living Grace Canine Ranch and The Delaney at Georgetown Village, and a group of local donors has created a matching campaign to help Georgetown nonprofit The Key2Free. Read all these stories in the newsletter below.
We also have several Christmas related guides for you to check out including: Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Georgetown, Texas, Christmas Events and Christmas Light Displays!
In the coming week, we will also release our working guides for Christmas Dinners and Desserts in Georgetown, Texas and Candlelight Services.
Finally, we are just over a week away from our 2nd Annual Make A Smile Happen (or M*A*S*H) donation event! We are so excited to have the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, Helping Hands of Georgetown, HELP Crisis Assistance, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and The Playful Child as our beneficiaries this year! On December 11, 2021 from 8 AM to 8 PM at the Ross Dress for Less parking lot, join us for this combined food drive, children/teen gifts drive, pet supply drive and cash donation drive for these amazing nonprofits. We can’t wait to see you there!
These are just a few of the updates we have for you this week – enjoy this week’s newsletter!
As always, feel free to reach out and let us know how we can better serve you. Hello Georgetown exists for the community!
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🎄 Hello Georgetown Invites Community to Help Make A Smile Happen for Local Non-Profits in 2nd Annual Event
From 8 A.M. to 8 P.M. at the Ross Dress for Less Parking lot located in Wolf Ranch Town Center, community members will be able to drive up to the event tent and drop off their donations. Make A Smile Happen 2021 will focus on four categories for donations: children/teen gifts, food, pet supplies and cash donations.
Thanksgiving Dinner Guide - 2021
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Here are the businesses offering Thanksgiving dinners and/or sides for pre-orders or in-person.
⭐ Business Spotlight: Georgetown Anytime Fitness Team Wins Top Training Club Award Out of 2,500 Clubs Nationwide
The Georgetown training team through empathy and expertise has been able to build life long relationships with clients that continue to build a culture of supporting and caring for all. By hosting multiple gym events including buddy battles, gym Olympics (gymlympics), and Anytime field days they’ve connected in ways far beyond the four walls of the club.
⭐ Event Spotlight: East View High School Choir to Perform “A Jolly Holiday” Concert
The EVHS Choir will perform their annual “A Jolly Holiday” at the East View High School Theater!
⭐ Event Spotlight: Central Texas Mini Golf to Host Tequila Tasting Class December 7th
“You will learn their history, journey & get to taste the results of lots and lots of hard work,” Central Texas Mini Golf said. “1824 Tequila has an amazing story but even smoother taste. Join us for this class and find out what exceptional tequila is all about.”
⭐ Event Spotlight: Central Texas Mini Golf to Host “Comedy at the Clubhouse” December 9
“Featuring thee local, talented and very funny comedians for 90 minutes of comedy,” Central Texas Mini Golf said.
Georgetown Gears Up for 40th Annual Christmas Stroll Festival
“Discover the magic of the season at the Annual Georgetown Christmas Stroll,” the Downtown Georgetown Association said. “Kick off your holiday season with some jolly, family-friendly fun at the 40th annual Christmas Stroll held in historic downtown Georgetown, Texas.”
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Open to Georgetown!
“JDog-Williamson County is open for business and ready to handle all your junk hauling needs,” owner Jay Rimel told Hello Georgetown. “We’d love to help you make sure that your home is ready for the holidays!”
Local Donors Create Matching Campaign for Georgetown Nonprofit The Key2Free
A Georgetown organization dedicated working against human trafficking is asking for the public’s help this holiday season during a crucial financial matching campaign to help fund their efforts.
Georgetown Asks for Feedback on Downtown Parking Garage
The City of Georgetown is asking the public for feedback on various options for a downtown parking garage, including location, levels, costs, and more.
Local School Crossing Guard Getting New Home Thanks to Georgetown’s Generosity
“I’m just so grateful,” Moe Howard said, who now regularly hears extra encouraging hello’s and kind wishes as people pass by him during his school crossing guard hours. “All these people, I just didn’t know, people cared that much.”
The Delaney at Georgetown Village Becomes Forever Foster Home for Senior Dog
“During resident meal-times, he takes power naps in one of our offices so that he has enough energy to ‘work’ the rest of his shift,” Herndon said. “He spends most of his time working in our memory care community, but does mingle daily with our independent and assisted living folks too. If ever I am walking through the community alone, at least one person asks me, “Where’s George?” He is a part of our family. We love him.”
Southwestern University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Partners with NFT Platform and Marketplace Legacy League
Southwestern University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced an exclusive three-year partnership with Non-Fungible Token (NFT) platform and marketplace Legacy League that will allow Pirate fans to support and engage with Pirate Athletics through officially licensed digital collectibles.
Georgetown Public Library Announces December Activity Lineup
Williamson-Bell County Pecan Show & Food Show Dec. 17, 2021
Pecans must be from the 2021 crop and grown in Williamson County. Judging will begin at 10 am on Friday Dec 17 after the nuts have been cracked, weighed, and classified.
Christmas Events in Georgetown, TX - 2021
Merry Christmas to one and all! Here are Christmas related events happening this month in Georgetown, Texas.
Christmas Light Displays – 2021
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! It’s time to enjoy some beautiful light displays! We have several larger displays that are set to music plus we have more displays all over town including a few neighborhoods.
Where to Buy a Christmas Tree in Georgetown, TX
It’s Christmas Tree time in Georgetown! You’ll find a good selection this year from several retailers.
Join the Hello Georgetown Local Deals Club!
We are passionate about promoting local business and uplifting and informing our community. Our newest program does just that!
As a subscribing member of the Hello Georgetown Local Deals Club, you will have monthly access to deals you can find at businesses right here in Georgetown! Each month, look for new deals such as buy one get one free or half off, discounts on purchases, and much more!
🎧 Listen to The Poppy Podcast
The Poppy Podcast with Sydney Decker features the latest community news, business updates and events happening in Georgetown, Texas.
Each episode is less than 15 minutes and released each Saturday morning.
Coming Soon to Georgetown
With the massive amount of growth we are experiencing here, we continue to see new businesses coming to town on a regular basis. Starting next week, we will begin weekly updates of new businesses coming to Georgetown.
See what’s coming soon and businesses that have recently opened.
Festivals and Events Calendar
There’s always something to do in Georgetown! Whether it’s hearing a local musician while eating some great food, attending one of our many festivals or participating in a 5K!
Check back often for the latest on events happening in our community!
Southwestern University Men’s and Women’s Basketball Schedule
Georgetown is home to Texas’ first university, Southwestern University! In addition to their great academics, they also have great athletics!
Want to attend a basketball game to support the Southwestern Pirates? Check out the game schedule below!
What's Happening This Week at Gumbo's!
There’s always something exciting happening at Gumbo’s North on the Square! Check out the latest events calendar below to see what you can expect when you eat at Gumbo’s this week!
Jobs in Georgetown
Looking for a job in Georgetown?
Adopt a Pet in Georgetown, Texas
Georgetown is home to many wonderful animal shelters! We’ve teamed up with Wolf Ranch Town Center to bring you a page where you can see all the animals available for adoption at the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter located at 1855 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown, TX.
Also on the page, you’ll find helpful information about how you can adopt any of these animals, or help the shelter with fostering or reclaiming your lost pet.
Where To Get Help in Georgetown & Williamson County
Here’s our working list of places to get help if you need it in Georgetown and Williamson County.
Free Parking, ATMs and Rest Rooms in Downtown Georgetown
We’ve created a page to help you navigate when you’re downtown for the Holidays, whether you’re new to town or just visiting it’s always good to know where to park for free, where to find a Rest Room and where to get a little cash from a nearby ATM.
Buy Fresh and Shop Local at Georgetown Farmer’s Markets
We have three Farmer’s Markets in Georgetown: Georgetown Farmers Market, Wolf Ranch Farmers Market, and Sun City Farmers Market. Check them out for all kinds of good stuff!
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