Cowboys, art, and more fun events at the Williamson Museum

From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...

Check out the "Cowboy Christmas" activity at the Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, during the next "Hands-on-History" event for kids and families on Friday, November 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. Also, adults can enjoy speaker Mary Visser, Southwestern University Professor of Art, during the Wednesday, November 11, Salon at Wildfire. Finally, the Museum's Books for Texans discusses In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas by Larry McMurtry on Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m., in the Hewlett Room of the Georgetown Public Library. For more information on these activities, contact the Museum at 943-1670 or visit www.williamsonmuseum.org.

Cell phone registration for emergencies

From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...

Residents of the 10-county Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) region can now register and receiver notifications on their cell phones for emergencies that may affect their homes and businesses or those of their relatives. To receive these public safety messages, go to this website and follow the instructions to add your information into the ENS cell phone registry.

Brown Santa Kick-off on November 21

From Wilcounty Line, November 2009...

The Brown Santa program is ringing in the holiday season with its annual toy drive on Saturday, November 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wolf Ranch Town Center. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities with refreshments, live entertainment, and photos with Santa. Toy and book donations will continue November 28 to December 20, on Saturdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Brown Santa also has opportunties for volunteers to help with events and distribution.

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Lighting of the Square in Georgetown on November 27

From Visit Georgetown, October 30, 2009...

Come experience the magic as we kick-off the holiday season with our annual Lighting of the Square, held at dusk on the Friday after Thanksgiving! This years event will be on November 27. Come sing along with the Austin Carolers to your favorite holiday tunes and warm your tummy with cookies and hot chocolate!

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