DECEMBER 2013
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The following special events are taking place in December.
AARP TAX-AIDE PROGRAM
Volunteers are needed for AARP’s tax-
aide program, which is the nation’s largest
volunteer-run tax assistance and prepara-
tion service for low- and medium-income
taxpayers. If you like working with num-
bers and computers, being a tax-aidemight
be right for you; however, if you just like
working and meeting with people, maybe
being a tax-aide greeter and intake coun-
selor is your calling.
The program provides tax preparation
training, which includes approximately
40 hours of tax code, AARP policies, and
computer applications. AARP reimburs-
es active tax-aides for mileage. Tax-aide
volunteers generally donate 40 hours of
their time over a 10-week period begin-
ning February 2014 and ending April 15,
2014. Sites are located in Georgetown at
Sun City Texas and at The Caring Place.
To join a great team, you can call toll-free
at 1-888-687-2277, use the online registra-
tion form at
, or email the
local AARPTax-aide programcoordinator
at
.
BOOk LOvER’S CALENDAR SALE
The Friends of the Georgetown Library
will hold their annual Book Lover’s Book-
A-Day calendar sale December 2-7 in the
lobby of the Georgetown Library. The
cost of the 2014 calendar is $10, tax in-
cluded. Proceeds from the calendar sale
go to fund unbudgeted library expenses.
For more information, contact Mary
Hoverson at
or 512-819-9801.
SU CANDLELIGhT SERvICES
The Candlelight Services at Lois Perkins
Chapel of Southwestern University are
a long-standing tradition celebrating the
season of Advent. This service of lessons
and carols includes a special musical reper-
toire by the University Chorale. A holiday
receptionwill follow the late service in the
McCombs Campus Center. Two services
will be celebrated on Thursday, December
5 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. For more informa-
tion, visit
ChRISTMAS STROLL
Walk through aBethlehemVillage, watch
a hometown holiday parade, enjoy live en-
tertainment, sample tempting treats in
the food court and browse 200 arts and
crafts booths! The 2013 Christmas Stroll
will be on Friday, December 6 from 5-10
p.m., and Saturday, December 7 from 9
a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Georgetown Square.
For details, call 512-868-8675 or visit
.
GEORGETOwN SyMPhONy
The Georgetown Symphony Society
presents its annual Holiday Concert on
Sunday, December 8 at 4 p.m. at the GHS
Klett Center for the Performing Arts. The
Temple SymphonyOrchestrawill perform,
featuring pianist Rich Ridenour and the
JubilateChildren’s Choir fromTempleCol-
lege. Tickets are $30 for premiumseating,
$25 for general admission, $5 for students
in either section and are available at the
Member Services Office or at the door the
afternoon of the concert. Full details at
or 512-864-9591.
BREAkFAST wITh SANTA
Formore than 10 years , The Rotary Club
of Sun City has been providing Christ-
mas cheer for underprivileged families in
Williamson County. This cheer consists
of clothes for children and money for a
Christmas dinner. Our pancake breakfast
takes place at the Community Center in
SanGabriel Park on Saturday, December
14 at 7:30 a.m. This project requires our
club to raise thousands of dollars, and is
made possible by the generous donations
of people of Sun City, businesses in and
aroundGeorgetown, andRotarians. Using
a wish list from the child, we buy, wrap,
and distribute the presents to the families.
To purchase tickets ($6) to the breakfast,
or to contribute to this project in any way,
please contact any Rotarian.
hERITAGE SOCIETy hOME TOUR
Tour-goers will enjoy charming, restored,
historic homes decorated in holiday finery
that celebrate the past and present of old
Georgetown neighborhoods. Docents give
tours as well as information about the his-
tory of each residence with interesting
facts. Tours will be offered on Saturday
and Sunday, December 14-15, from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 512-869-8597 or visit
RED kETTLE CAMPAIGN
The Kiwanis Club of Sun City is part-
nering with the Salvation Army again to
raise funds for those in need this holiday
season. The campaign will run through
December 24. To volunteer for a two-hour
shift, contact Joe/Cheryl Schmid at 512-
864-9692 or
GISD MENTOR PROGRAM
Mentoring can make a big difference in
a child’s life. By dedicating as little as 30
minutes a week with a student, you can
improve self-esteem and encourage kids
to stay in school, improve academic skills,
and provide support for newattitudes and
ambitions. For information, contact George
Wagner at 512-864-0641 or wagywagy@
suddenlink.net, or Laura Antoine, GISD
Mentor Director, at 512-943-5175 or
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