Page 92 - Sun Rays Flipbook proof_FinalTrim
P. 92

AROUND GEORGETOWN

A round Georgetown is used to help nonprofit organizations in the
         Georgetown area promote charitable events and fundraisers and
         to publish volunteer opportunities. We do not publicize monthly
meetings. All information must be received by the first of the month prior
to the month in which the article will appear. Contact Nancy Snow, Editor, at
[email protected]. (Note: type “Around Georgetown” in the subject line
for your information to be considered.)

The following special events are taking place in September and October.

             FAITH IN ACTION                   A&M Mothers Club and mail to M’lissa                                     PHOTO BY SUE GAVRON
                                               Lindemann, P.O. Box 1261, Georgetown,
Faith in Action Georgetown invites you         TX 78627. Need more information?             of Rider Cup golfers and sponsors. For
to “Paint with a Purpose” at their fall        Contact Lori Ford at 512-818-8451 or         more information go to www.rockride.org
fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m.,         Andrea Daniell at 512-635-5539. Gig’em!      or contact Kathy White at 512-930-7625
held at Painting with a Twist Georgetown,                                                   or [email protected].
1008 Rock Street. No talent needed for                    THE CARING PLACE
this instructed course painting “Poppies.”                                                        GEORGETOWN SYMPHONY
All supplies are furnished and half of the     Save the date! Johnny Lee and the Urban                        SOCIETY
signup fee of $40 goes back to Faith in        Cowboys perform at Deep in the Heart
Action Georgetown. Register at http://         of Texas on Saturday, Sept. 30. Tickets      The Board of Directors of the Georgetown
www.faithinactiongt.org/events1.html           available on The Caring Place website,       Symphony Society (GSS) is looking for
or call 512-868-9544.                          www.caringplacetx.org.                       people with skills in organization, computer
                                                                                            savvy, fundraising, public speaking,
   KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BINGO                           BRUNCH ON THE BLUFF                  marketing, grant-writing, hospitality and
The Knights of Columbus Council 12522          P.E.O., an international women’s             more. Of course, those with a background
bingo session will be held on Sunday, Sept.    organization with a mission to support       in classical music are always needed as
10 and 24 in the Social Center Ballroom.       women’s education through scholarships,      well. To find out more or to volunteer,
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin            awards and loans, will host a fundraising    contact President of GSS Laurie Locke at
at 6 p.m. Please, no children under age        brunch at the home of local artist C.P.      [email protected], or Margie Fuhr
seven. For information, contact Joe Mullen at  Montague on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11        at [email protected].
[email protected] or 512-864-0825.      a.m. to 2 p.m. at 301 Scurlock Farms
                                               Road, Georgetown. Enjoy live music, an         BROOKWOOD IN GEORGETOWN
      HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA                     art auction and more. Adults $15. Contact    Brookwood in Georgetown is gearing
Extension Education (EE) Club members          Eileen Koskie, President Chapter GZ, 512-    up for its annual Golf Benefit. The Golf
will host the third annual Holiday             240-5453 or [email protected].              Benefit provides vital operating funds
Extravaganza on Tuesday, Sept. 26,             http://www.peointernational.org/             for the organization. Our 43 Citizens are
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgetown                                                    Team Captains, each working to raise
Community Center, San Gabriel Park.                   STOCK THE LOCKER GOLF                 $10,000! You can help fuel our mission by
Browse 15-20 vendors’ booths selling                          TOURNAMENT                    contributing to one of our citizen teams.
handcrafted items. Enjoy a plant sale, door                                                 Donations can be made online at www.
prizes, entertainment by the Silver Spurs      Sign up now for Faith Lutheran Church’s      brookwoodingeorgetown.org or in our
Cloggers at 1:15 p.m. Visit the Nutcracker     “Stock the Locker” Golf Tournament to be     shop. Contact Ashley at 512-688-5004
Cafe for homemade sandwiches, yummy            held Monday, Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. at Cowan      or [email protected] for more information.
cakes and fruit pies. Entry fee is $3.         Creek Golf Course. Cost is $75 per player.
Proceeds benefit Williamson County             Golfers are asked to bring school supplies           WHO FUNDRAISER FOR
4-H Scholarships. For more information         to donate. Prizes will be awarded for the               MEALS ON WHEELS
contact Pam Ward at 512-943-3300.              team with the most donations. Proceeds
                                               will benefit The Locker, a nonprofit         Women Helping Others (WHO) is
           A&M SCHOLARSHIP                     organization that provides school supplies   sponsoring its annual fundraiser
          GOLF TOURNAMENT                      and personal hygiene items to children       benefitting Meals on Wheels clients
The Williamson County Texas A&M                in need. For more information, visit         who live in Sun City. To donate, make
Moms are holding their First Annual            TheLocker.info.                              checks payable to Opportunities for WBC,
Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday,                                                      and in the memo line add “For WHO
Sept. 29 at Cowan Creek Golf Club. Sign                             ROCK                    Fundraiser.” Mail to: Opportunities for
up now at our online registration: http://     ROCK’s 6th Annual Rider Club Classic         WBC, 604 High Tech Drive, PO Box 749,
birdeasepro.com/AggieMomsGolf.                 will be held at Cowan Creek Golf Club on     Georgetown, TX 78627-9740.
If you prefer to mail in your registration,    Friday, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. There will be
please make checks payable to Wilco Texas      food, drinks, a silent auction, raffle and   If your organization has volunteer
                                               live music. Veterans participate in ROCK     or charitable opportunities, contact
90 | SUNRAYS SEPTEMBER 2017                    programs for free, thanks to the generosity  Nancy Snow at the email above.

                                                                                                                                      ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
   87   88   89   90   91   92   93   94   95   96   97