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The following special events are taking place in January.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO
Bingo will be held on Sunday, January 4
in the Social Center Ballroom. Doors open
at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m.
Cash prizes will be awarded. All proceeds
are used to support various charitable
activities.
Everyone is invited to join us for an
evening of fun and fellowship. Candy,
chips and beverages are available for
purchase, and you are welcome to bring
whatever snacks and beverages you like.
Please, no children under age 7.
For information, contact Joe Mullen at
or (512) 864-
0825
PALACE THEATRE
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Georgetown Palace Theatre presents
Jesus
Christ Superstar
, January 16 - February
15. Dramatizing the final days of Christ
with emotional intensity and explosive
theatricality,
Jesus Christ Superstar
illuminates the transcendent power of
the human spirit with a passion that
goes straight to the heart. Fridays and
Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.
General Admission: $27; Seniors (55+): $25;
Children: $11.
senior university
Senior University Georgetownwill present
a free and open to the public lecture on
Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m., in the
Social Center Ballroom. Dr. Joshua
Long, Professor of Environmental Studies
at Southwestern University, will discuss
“Climate inContext: Exploring the Science,
Rhetoric, and Potential Impacts of Climate
Change.” Dr. Long’s talk will launch the
winter term of Senior University courses,
which begin on Monday, January 26. For
more information, visit
org, or phone (512) 819-7680.
AARP FREE TAX PREPARATION
AARP Tax-Aide Foundation, the nation’s
largest volunteer-run tax assistance and
preparation service, offers special attention
to those 50 and older. Assistance will be
available every Friday from9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
January 30 throughApril 10 at the Cowan
CreekAmenityCenter. AARPmembership
is not required.
Please bring the following:
• Copy of last year’s income tax return(s)
• W-2 forms from each employer
•Unemployment compensationstatements
• SSA-1099 form if you were paid Social
Security benefits
• All 1099 forms (1099-INT, 1099-DIV,
1099-B, etc.)
• 1099-MISC showing anymiscellaneous
income
• 1099-R form if you received a pension
or annuity
• All forms indicating federal income tax
paid
• All receipts and/or canceled checks if
itemizing deductions
• Social Security cards or other official
documentation for yourself and all
dependents
MENTORING
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 newbehaviors, attitudes
and ambitions. Mentoring opportunities
are available at every GISD school. For
information on summer orientation,
training, and how you can make a
difference in the life of a child, call:
George Wagner – 512-864-0641 or
Laura Antoine, Mentor Director, 512-943-
5175 or
WOW!mobile’s
schedule change
The Georgetown Public Library wishes to
remind its patrons that in those months
made up of five weeks, theWOW!mobile is
out of service during the fifth week:
• January 26-30
• March 30 - April 3
• June 29 - July 3
• August 31 - September 4
• December 28 - January 1
If your organization has volunteer
or charitable opportunities, contact
Nancy Snow at the email above.
AROUND GEORGETOWN
CRANE BY BARBARA LUNA
