Hello Georgetown!
I hope you had a wonderful spring break! It’s nice to take a moment to recharge.
This week has been a busy one in the community, we have lots of updates for you – let’s dive in!
Wolf Ranch Town Center is hosting their annual Health & Wellness Expo on March 26. Over 30 health and wellness vendors will be there, as well as health screenings, and more! You can learn all about the event and how you can attend in the newsletter below. Also, as Spring Break comes to a close and students get ready to go back to classes, we have a great article from Huntington Learning Center Georgetown. You can read this month’s Education Spotlight using the link in the newsletter.
Additionally, Paideia Classical School is holding an Open House on March 24! The hybrid model school that has been around for 34 years, with a new campus in Georgetown! Learn more about them at the open house – details are below.
We’d also like to welcome our newest Business Directory members! Water Damage Repair.Tech includes the complete process of water cleanup from beginning to end and is a 24/7 emergency response team. Also, meet Lumino Vision, a general optometry practice with a specialization in low vision and low vision rehabilitation. You can read both of these businesses’ full listings below.
In other business news, The Reserve at Georgetown is now Bader House of Georgetown, and we’ve learned Cookie Co. is coming to the community! Plus, we’ve got an update on Sylvan Learning Center’s upcoming location.
Also, it may seem far away now, but summer break will be here before you know it. We have published and are constantly updating our Summer Camps guide (brought to you by Code Ninjas Georgetown) – be sure to check it out and review it often, as we add new camps. If you’d like to add your camp to the guide, email hello@hellogeorgetown.com
These are just a few of the updates we have for you!
📸 Photo of the Week by David Valdez
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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⭐Event Spotlight: Wolf Ranch Town Center to Host Health & Wellness Expo March 26
Wolf Ranch Town Center will host a Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This free and educational event for the entire community will feature local experts in fitness, nutrition, mental health, and more.
⭐Education Spotlight: Why Mastery of Skills is Important for Elementary and Middle School Students
Mastery of skills is essential for deeper learning. Students who are encouraged to master knowledge before moving on to the next concept are inherently taught to persevere and approach learning with a growth (rather than fixed) mindset. They also build their confidence in the process.
⭐Event Spotlight: Paideia Classical School to Hold Open House March 24
“We are inviting the Georgetown community to come learn more about Paideia Classical Christian School and explore all we have to offer families,” Michelle Drummons, Headmaster for Paideia Classical School – Georgetown Campus, told Hello Georgetown. “We are now enrolling Pre-K through High School, and there are limited spots available in each class. Come find out if Paideia Classical Christian School is a good fit for your family!”
💡 New Business Directory Member: Water Damage Repair.Tech
Water Damage Repair.Tech includes the complete process of water cleanup from beginning to end.
💡 New Business Directory Member: Lumino Vision
“We’re a general optometry practice with a specialization in low vision and low vision rehabilitation.”
The Reserve at Georgetown Is Now Bader House of Georgetown
Bader House of Georgetown is designed with the residents’ needs in mind. It is a one-of-a-kind caregiving model, serving memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s residents.
Cookie Co. Coming to Georgetown!
The first cookies to premiere in Georgetown will be the signature chocolate chip, M&M, French toast and sea salt caramel. After that, new flavors will rotate throughout the shop each week.
UPDATE: Sylvan Learning Coming to Georgetown!
“We have narrowed it down to two general locations,” Jong Kim, owner of Sylvan Learning Georgetown, told Hello Georgetown. “We are going to continue driving around Georgetown to see if there are any other locations that could be good places, but for now, I have two places in mind.”
WCRAS Takes in 41 Dogs from a Single Location, Asks for Help from Community
The 41 new dogs stretch the already limited resources to the brink. The shelter is asking for immediate help from the community.
City Invites Community to Celebrate Arts in Georgetown this April
The City of Georgetown is hosting two arts events for our visitors and resident art lovers in April. Students from Georgetown ISD also will be installing a new mural downtown.
Southwestern University Earns 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education Recognition for Fifth Year in a Row
The program began in 2008, and encourages colleges and universities to plant trees on their campus, the university added, as trees on campus and in urban spaces provide numerous benefits from reducing energy costs, improving mental and cognitive health, creating shaded areas for study and gathering, to name a few.
☀️Summer Camps in Georgetown, Texas brought to you by Code Ninjas Georgetown
Summer 2022 is on the way! Get information on NUMEROUS Summer Camps in Georgetown, TX and surrounding areas right here.
📷 Submit Your Photo to Hello Georgetown’s Newsletter
Every week, Hello Georgetown publishes a newsletter with all the latest news and updates in our community.
In each newsletter, we use a featured image and would like to start incorporating more photos of Georgetown and from Georgetown photographers (of all skills and experiences!)
If you’d like one of your images to be considered for use in our newsletter, please fill out the form in the link below.
🛒 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!
Coming Soon to Georgetown brought to you by Countryside Pet Resort
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 brought to you by Central Texas Mini Golf
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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