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AROUND GEORGETOWN

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The following special events are taking place in November and December.

HILL COUNTRY AUTHORS SERIES TEXAS HUMANE HEROES GARAGE SALE SHOPPER BY FAITH BURNS
MASQUERADE BALL
The Friends of the Georgetown Public KIWANIS ANNUAL
Library is hosting its 31st author event Texas Humane Heroes will hold a HOLIDAY HOME TOUR
on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Diamonds in the Ruff masquerade ball Kiwanis will hold their annual Holiday
Community Room of the library. Karan and fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 13 from Home Tour Friday, Dec. 2, 4-7 p.m.;
Majahan, author of The Association 6-10 p.m. at the Sterling Event Center, Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and
of Small Bombs, will be the speaker. Austin. Enjoy an evening of drinks, food, Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Six
Admission will be $15 in advance and music, and a live and silent auction. Sun City homes will be decorated for the
$18 at the door. A dessert prepared by The This is a black tie affair and masks holiday season. Tickets are available at
Red Poppy Café will be served at 1:30 p.m. are required. Texas Humane Heroes the Hill Country Arts and Crafts Fair
operates adoption programs in Leander Nov. 5-6, Sun City First Texas Banks,
WILCO GOES RED and Killeen for homeless dogs and the Member Services Office, and from
cats. For ticket information, visit www. any Kiwanis member. For information,
The American Heart Association will texashumaneheroes.org/diamonds. call Barbara White, 512-560-2808 or
sponsor Wilco Goes Red, a fundraiser email [email protected]. www.
to educate and bring awareness about SOIREE AT THE SHERATON suncitygtkiwanis.org/
the symptoms of heart disease and
stroke in women. The event takes place The Soiree at the Sheraton, A Coming COME CARE WITH US!
Thursday, Nov. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Together for Kids, will be held Saturday, It’s time for the annual Hunger Free
the Hewlett Chevrolet dealership, 7601 Nov. 19 at Georgetown’s elegant new 4-star Holidays Food Drive at The Caring Place
I-35, Georgetown. Tickets are $25 each. hotel and conference center. Doors open in Georgetown. Donate non-perishable
There will be food, drinks, photos, a silent at 6 p.m. The event will include dinner, food items through December 31 or
auction, survivor stories, shopping and dancing, entertainment and a live auction. conduct your own food drive. For more
more. Please wear red. Call JJ at 816- For tickets, visit www.soireesheraton.com. information, contact David Earl at 512-
405-9557 or email [email protected] for Sponsored by The Georgetown Project and 943-0700.
more details and to reserve tickets. the Georgetown Palace Theatre.
AARP TAX RETURN
EEA BREAKFAST FOR VETERANS CHAMBER MUSIC IN GEORGETOWN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
AARP’s Tax-Aide Program is the nation’s
The Extension Education Association Georgetown Festival of the Arts is largest volunteer free tax assistance and
(EEA) will host a Breakfast for proud to sponsor the 2017-2018 Classical preparation service. The program is in
Champions (Veterans) fundraiser at the Chamber Concerts season. Performances need of volunteers to help our Sun City
Georgetown Applebee’s on Saturday, Nov. begin Saturday, Nov. 19 at Round neighbors prepare their tax returns.
12 from 8-10 a.m. Proceeds will fund Rock Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. The program provides tax preparation
4-H scholarships. Anyone may attend; and continue Jan. 29 and April 26 in training of approximately 40 hours
veterans are encouraged. Tickets are $10 the Hewlett Room of the Georgetown in early January 2017. Training will
each or purchase a ticket to be donated Public Library. Season tickets are $60; take place at the Georgetown Health
to a veteran who cannot afford a ticket. individual performance tickets are $25. Foundation Offices on Williams Drive.
Purchase tickets by contacting Karry For tickets and information, contact info@ If you would like to help prepare tax
Matson, 512-466-7690 or Pam Ward, gtownfestival.org or call (512) 639-0433. returns in 2017 and join a great team,
512-943-3300. please register online at http://www.aarp.
KIWANIS RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN org/taxaide or call 888-687-2277.
BINGO IN THE BALLROOM For more information, contact Jim Burrell,
The Salvation Army Red Kettle bells AARP Sun City Local Coordinator, 512-
The Knights of Columbus Council 12522 are ringing Nov. 25 through Dec. 24. To 819-1957.
bingo sessions will be held on Sunday, make a donation, please come by City
Nov. 13 and 20 in the Social Center Market. To support The Salvation Army N OV E M B E R 2 0 1 6 SUNRAYS | 93
Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and by ringing the bell at City Market, visit
games begin at 6 p.m. Contact Frank www.signupgenius.com or contact Wayne
Luccia at [email protected] or Smith at 512-868-2699 or annewayne@
(512) 864-0796. aol.com.

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