Focus March 2014

On Georgetown

March 2014

CONTENTS Main Feature 6

Biz Spotlight

A Monument to Sustainability

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Monument Market provides local and seasonal food direct from the source, as well as classes and events related to sustainable living.

At Dale Ross, CPA, accounting is combined with care.

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Springtime Magic Quilt Show

Healthcare Directory

Live Music

F-Rat–Fire Recruit and Train Students interested in becoming firefighters have an exciting new opportunity.

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Fine Arts Art exhibits, music, performances, and galleries from around Georgetown.

ON THE COVER: Dale and Mickie Ross with

Three Legged Willie. Photo by.Joe Cornejo.

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Keep current on this month’s events and festivities.

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Local Business Updates Find out which businesses that have just opened, moved, or changed ownership.

Summer Camp Directory

Next Generation 37

Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit showing in Georgetown.

Save the Date

Check out a few of the camps for kids this summer.

A Shopping Cornucopia

Learning from History

Asian Cuisine Close to Home

Events 42

Directories 36

Historical Focus

Georgetown has another open-air market to enjoy.

Find where the music is this month.

Kitty’s Korner offers unique treasures with a personal touch.

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Try out these yummy dishes, then clip and save this collection.

Business

A guide to healthcare professionals and services in the area.

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Wonderland in the Hill Country

Events 34

Biz Spotlight

Clip-and-Save Recipes

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The owners of Shanghai Express use their restaurant expertise to create an excellent dining experience.

The Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show showcases talented fabric artists in the Georgetown area.

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Find out where and when school sports are happening in town.

Biz Spotlight 32

Directories

Local Sports

Community Event Bon Appétit

It All Adds Up

Community Event

Events 39

Balance Wellness Center provides more than just massages and great skin care.

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A Massage Entourage to Enhance Wellness

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Publisher’s NOTE

To all of our readers and advertisers, the first thing I wish to do this month is apologize. Due to circumstances out of our control, the February Focus came out late last month. Our prior printer went out of business and we chose a new printer that had a good reputation, but despite their promises, the magazine was not delivered when they said it would be.

Therefore we have spent some time researching new printers and have high hopes for our new partner.

Spring is the time to take advantage of the beautiful weather and work on the home improvement projects that you have been putting off. We recently were fixing our house up to sell, and it always makes me wonder why we didn’t do some of those changes before! Working on the yard is next!

If working outside isn’t for you, then consider spring cleaning and de-cluttering. Garage sales are all the rage in spring both holding and going to. Plus it’s a nice way to make a little extra money from stuff you no longer want!

Check out the various events happening in our Save the Date. Outdoor markets open up again in March and festivals get their start. In short, be sure to enjoy the nice weather whatever you decide to do!

Publisher BETHANY POWELL 512-630-5513 beth@focusmediateam.com

Graphic Artist: CHARLES HICKMAN Design: CYNTHIA HANNON Contributing Writers: KRISTI SEAY, ALEXANDRIA ZERTUCHE, MELISSA JACOBSEN, MARCIA NOYES, CAROLE ECKHARDT, KAILI KRINER, BETHANY POWELL Contributing Editor: KAILI KRINER Staff Photographer: JOE CORNEJO Founder: LINDA MOFFETT

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A Monument to

Sustainability Monument Market provides local and seasonal food direct from the source, as well as classes and events related to sustainable living.

By Alexandria Zertuche

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Photos by Joe Cornejo

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now where your food comes from, how’s it’s made, and what’s in it,” is the ad hoc slogan for the Monument Market, located next door to one of Georgetown’s most well-known and highly regarded restaurants, the Monument Cafe. The Market, which opened in the summer of 2011, is the natural offshoot of Monument Cafe owner Rusty Winkstern’s commitment to fresh and often locally sourced food—and the relationships with local farmers that have grown out of that commitment.

Monument Market and Garden Manager Michelle Akindiya recalls the Market’s first year, which unfortunately coincided with one of Texas’ worst droughts. “It was a little tricky opening a store that relies on locally raised produce in the middle of that crazy drought year,” she says. But open they did, and they are now flourishing to such an extent that the Market is expanding its offerings with a bakery. The bakery will supply

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Dr. Scot Knight, DC 16 Years Experience

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Market shoppers with a variety of fresh-baked breads, plus graband-go lunch items like sandwiches, as well as producing some of the bread served at Monument Cafe.

The bakery rounds out the Market’s other offerings of fresh, organicstandard produce, pasture-raised meat, and locally produced products like coffee, wine, beer, and olive oil.

Michelle says one reason for the Market’s popularity is that “more people are trying to eat local and learn to cook with the seasons.” One of the benefits to living in Texas is that it’s possible to grow things year-round, but Michelle’s favorites are the May/ June offerings of tomatoes, peaches, and melons, and the November/ December cooler-weather produce like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and

cauliflower. Buying unprocessed, locally produced food isn’t just tastier and healthier, however, it’s also good for the economy. If there’s one thing that Georgetown residents know, it’s that shopping in Georgetown from people who live in Georgetown always helps Georgetown.

Providing fresh, locally sourced food is a large part of the Monument Market’s mission— but how local is local? Michelle says much of the produce sold at the market is grown either in Georgetown itself or within a 100mile radius. In fact, if locals have any surplus of produce in their gardens, Michelle urges them to contact her so she can buy it from them. Pounds of pomegranates?

Too many tomatoes? Lots of lettuce? Monument Market will take it off anyone’s hands, for the going rate. Many of the small farmers who provide produce to the Market have neither the time nor the financial resources to achieve “certified organic” status, and that’s okay. Michelle will just ask a few questions about growing practices of potential vendors.

Not everything can be sourced from Georgetown, but virtually all of what is available at the Market originates within Texas, usually within 50 miles—although certain items, like some citrus fruits, may be sourced from areas like the Rio Grande Valley. When exceptions must be made, such as when local farmers recently had a shortage of onions and potatoes, Michelle tries to stray continued on page 11 >>

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no further than neighboring states (in that case, Colorado), and always remains within the U.S. Every Saturday, the Monument Market holds classes on gardening, cooking, and other sustainable lifestyle topics, like beekeeping and aquaponics. Michelle, who has a background in organic farming, teaches many of the gardening classes. Although originally from

Austin, Michelle attended school and managed a farm in Illinois. She understands that gardening in Texas presents unique challenges to the transplant or beginning gardener, and gears the first class of each month to local gardening basics, including a monthly to-do list for aspiring growers. Gardening classes are typically held at 10:30am, and are often followed by a cooking demonstration or nutrition class at 11:30. El Monumento Beverage Director Jeremy Corn usually conducts the cooking demonstrations. According to Michelle, “Sometimes he will just come in, look at what we have,

and come up with something on the spot. Although he has a very personable and relaxed teaching style, he is very knowledgeable about food.”

Watch for upcoming classes such as “Growing First Aid in your Garden” on March 8 presented Grace Bryce of Clincal Herbalist and owner of Gracie’s Garden, LLC. Many of the classes occur on a repeating basis, and Michelle says she would love to have a larger bank of guest speakers.

“Just call me and float an idea,” she says, noting that she would especially love to have some classes on fitness instruction, alternative building, and other subjects related to promoting a sustainable lifestyle.

For a calendar of events and more information about Monument Market, everyone is encouraged to visit www.themonumentmarket.com, call 512-240-4715, or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ MonumentMarket.

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Biz Spotlight

It All Adds Up Photos by Joe Cornejo

At Dale Ross, CPA, accounting is combined with care.

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hen most people think about accountants, they think pocket protectors, endless spreadsheets, calculators, and boredom. At L. Dale Ross, CPA, things are a little different. For one thing, the atmosphere is warm and inviting.

Team members know clients by their first names, and clients know that when they come in they will be receiving excellent tax services.

Dale and his extraordinary team offer a full range of services for

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By Kristi Seay

individuals as well as large and small businesses. They have the skills to deal with any tax service need imaginable, will fight on their clients’ behalf during income tax audit defenses, work with clients on tax planning, and provide QuickBooks support. “Our goal is to build strong, lasting relationships with our clients,” Dale promises. “I want them to know that we are here for them all year round, not just tax season. We’re here to advise you if you have any decisions to make that might affect your taxes.”

Dale’s staff are like a family.

“We are a team,” Dale says. “A team of incredible people working together for our clients.” It’s Dale’s philosophy that makes his practice different. “Being a CPA and having this business are just small parts of my life,” he says. He and his wife, Mickie, love being active in the Georgetown community, as well as giving back to it. Together, they have worked with nonprofit organizations throughout the area, and Dale has served in public office for years. Mickie can

watch each client succeed as the years pass, making the entire community of Georgetown grow stronger.

So when it counts and things need to add up, visit with Dale Ross CPA and his exceptional team, who are always ready and waiting to help.

Stop by their office at 3613 Williams Drive, Suite 101, call 512-931-0001, or visit www.LDaleRossCPA.com to learn more.

usually be found at the Williamson Museum, where she is currently the Executive Director. “We love giving back to the community that has given us so much,” Dale says.

“One of the most exciting things for me is that I get to see the positive impact our skills make for the families and small business owners in town,” says Dale. Through the relationships Dale forms with clients, he can see that each dollar saved or refunded profoundly impacts their lives. The team at L. Dale Ross, CPA loves to

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Community Event Photos courtesy Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show

Springtime Magic Quilt Show The Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show showcases talented fabric artists in the Georgetown area.

By Alexandria Zertuche

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he annual Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show, hosted by Handcrafts Unlimited, will be held March 21 and 22 at the Community Center. This year’s show, themed “Springtime Magic in Texas” will be open from 10am–5pm each day.

Event co-chair Chris Miller says that this annual show, which has been held for at least twenty five years, is one of the few quilt shows not organized by a quilting guild.

“Although it is smaller than the big show in Austin, we are lucky to have some very talented people show their

quilts. Last year we even had some winning quilts in the show that were crafted by men, which surprised me!” Chris says. The quilt show is a wonderful tradition for Georgetown, and a large show for a small city of this size, which underscores the wealth of talent in the area.

Readers who are under the impression that a quilt is just a blanket that goes at the foot of the bed will surely miss out on the amazing artistry that goes into designing and producing these beautiful works of art. Many of the quilts in the show are pieces that their

makers have worked on for years.

Quilts can feature the traditional geometric patterns, mosaics, and whole images and can use patchwork, embroidery, and other techniques.

Chris urges residents, especially those who might never have been to a quilt show, to attend and see the beautiful artwork on display.

The 2014 quilt show will feature a tea room, a silent auction, and lots of vendors selling quilts, quilting supplies, and other crafts. Chris says the show is “a nice, relaxing way to spend an afternoon.” Of course, for those who continued on page 16 >>

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simply must miss the quilt show, one can always stop in at Handcrafts Unlimited and see what artisans might have in the works for next year’s show.

The sponsor of the show, Handcrafts Unlimited, is a non-profit, all-volunteer shop on the Square featuring handcrafted items made by local artists and artisans who are 50 years of age and older. The handmade items available at Handcrafts Unlimited include needlework like cross-stitch, knitting, and crochet;

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woodworking, ceramics, and pottery; and, of course, quilts. Handcrafts Unlimited is now in its third decade of operation and is entirely staffed by seniors. In addition to handcrafted products, the store conducts classes and demonstrations on traditional crafts, and in some cases can accept custom orders and repairs.

Be sure to stop by and check out the artistry, style, and skill of these artists who work in fabric instead of paint. Visitors will be amazed by what they see.

Welcome to Spring from your Georgetown Healthcare Professionals and Facilities

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Biz Spotlight

Photos by Joe Cornejo

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ornucopia C Kitty’s Korner offers unique treasures with a personal touch.

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By Melissa Alexis Jacobsen

ull of eye-catching Talavera pottery, garden accessories, and jewelry, Kitty’s Korner is a virtual shopping cornucopia. In every corner of the store, the store showcases hidden treasures sourced both locally and from Mexico. Prices are reasonable and fit into anyone’s

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budget. Olga Elizondo, the owner, takes great personal pride in making sure all items are handpicked. If a shopper can’t find a particular item, Olga will special order.

Intricate Talavera designs adorn all kinds of pottery, including plates, bowls, and decorative centerpieces.

Outdoor garden items include beautifully designed fountains, suncatchers, and garden gnomes. These items bring color and finishing touches to any garden. Jewelry, handbags, shoes, and clothing, both new and gently used, are also available.

Kitty’s Korner also carries a wide variety of wall décor. Large iron Texas

stars are beautifully crafted. Decorate a wall with a wrought iron piece that has a back light designed right into it, requiring no need for special lighting.

Some other items found in the store include fun and festive night lights, vases, small furniture appointments, and unique ceramic items.

Olga’s personal touch is what makes Kitty’s Korner a special place to shop. Her greatest desire is to make sure prices are reasonable and choices are many. Recently, she added gift baskets to her inventory. These beautiful baskets make great gifts and can be made to order. Custom orders can include floral arrangements with fresh or silk flowers. Baskets can be simple, elegant, or anything in between. Olga suggests adding something unique to the baskets, such as Scentsy candles or warmers. In fact, her inventory of Scentsy candles and products is also extensive. When in doubt, it’s best to ask Olga for advice. She freely offers

her creative touch, personally helping customers design perfect and unique baskets. Or if a last minute gift is needed, there’s always a variety of readymade baskets from which to choose.

In business since 2011, Kitty’s Korner recently moved to 1915 S Austin Ave, Suite 109. Now situated in the long cream and green trimmed building behind the old Monument Café, don’t let the storfrone deceive, this establishment is full of wonderful surprises.

Customers are encouraged to check in often for close-out sales. Store hours are Monday through Friday 10am–6pm, Saturday 10am–4pm. For more information or specific directions, call 512-948-7532.

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History

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Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit showing in Georgetown.

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By Kaili Kriner

he Anne Frank: A History for Today traveling exhibit will be on display at the Georgetown Public Library from March 2–May 4. The exhibit juxtaposes photographs of the Frank family with images of historical events of the time.

“So many people today have no knowledge of the Holocaust, or have forgotten how and why it occurred,”

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says Ms. Hausman, president of Congregation Havurah Shalom.

“Congregation Havurah Shalom is bringing this exhibit to Georgetown to enable visitors to learn from history and to help combat prejudice and hatred in today’s world. It promises to provide a visceral experience to visitors.”

Professionally trained docents will conduct pre-scheduled 90-minute

tours of the exhibit, which also includes a video. Tour hours for school groups are Monday through Friday, 9 AM–3 PM. “We’ve been encouraging clubs, neighborhoods, organizations, churches, and others to sign up for group tours as well,” adds Ms. Schaffer, exhibit co-chair.

Tours for these groups will be conducted Tuesday and Wednesday from 3–6pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1–3:15pm. The exhibit will be open to the general public all other times the library is open. Tours can be scheduled online at www.

AnneFrankExhibitGeorgetown.com.

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Historical Focus

Learning from

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ARTS MUSICAL ARTS

MAR 2 “Great Overtures”, Klett Center for the Performing Arts at Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Avenue, tickets call 512-864-9591 or go to www.gsstx.org. With the Temple Symphony Orchestra, conducted

by Thomas Fairlie MAR 6 School of Fine Arts Concert: Elliot Frank, guitar, Thomas Theater at Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave. 7:00pm, free and open to the public. Elliot Frank is applauded by critics and audiences for his unique blend of powerful virtuosity, beautiful tone, and natural musicianship. He has appeared as solo recitalist, chamber player, and as concerto soloist throughout the Americas and Europe and is a frequent guest performer and teacher at guitar festivals throughout the Americas.

MAR 8 & 9 “A Solemn Mass”, Grace Episcopal Church, 1314 E. University Ave, Mar 8–7:30pm, Mar 9–3pm. Rare music for Two Organs and Choir by Louis Vierne, is a preview of the Georgetown Arts Festival coming in June. The San Gabriel Chorale, directed by Dr. Bruce Cain, will be accompanied by organists Dr. Don McManus and Dr. David Polley. Tickets are $15 at www.sangabrielchorale.com. There is limited seating so purchase your tickets early.

VISUAL ARTS FEB 6–MAR 6 “Reconceived Bodies (in Three Parts)” Art Exhibit, Southwestern University, Fine Arts Gallery, 1–5pm. The art by Patricia Olynyk presents selections from three distinct groupings of work, which explore medical, scientific, techno-

logical, and symbolic representations of both human and non-human life. The opening reception is Feb. 6 from 4:30–6pm. Free and open to the public.

FEB 14–MAR 16 Tomfoolery: Humor in Art, Georgetown Art Center, free.

An exhibit featuring the art of eight different artists and their sense of humor. Explore the funny side of this exhibit’s artists.

MAR 4 An evening with Carol Hayman, Windberg Art Center 7100 N IH 35, 6:30 pm, free. The Williamson County Art Guild will be hosting this event during their monthly meeting.

Carol Hayman is a photographer and printmaker who likes to show excitement hidden in the mundane through her work. Visit www.wcartguild.org for more information and upcoming events.

MAR 9 “Meet the Artist” Art Show and Reception, #1 Texas Drive, Sun City, 2–5pm. This annual event is presented by the Visual Arts Club. The exhibit includes original, affordable artwork in a variety of mediums. Enjoy demonstrations and light refreshments as you meet the artists and view the show. The show continues until April 25.

PERFORMNG ARTS MAR 2 Temple Symphony Orchestra, Klett Performing Arts Center, 2211 N. Austin Ave., 4–6pm. Sponsored by the Georgetown Symphony Society MAR 26–30 “Gypsy”, Southwestern University, Alma Thomas Theater, Mar 26-29, 7:30–10:30pm, Mar 29 & 30, 2–5pm. The story of Rose, the original ruthless stage mother, who dreams of stardom for her youngest daughter June. When those dreams are dashed, Rose redirects

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her ambitions on her less talented daughter Louise, who becomes the famous 1930s striptease artist, Gypsy Rose Lee! MAR 29 The Dance Gallery presents The Magic Time Machine, The Palace Theatre, 810 S. Austin Ave., 2 & 5pm, General $18, Senior(55+) $16, Student(13 & up)/Active Duty Military $16, Children(12 or younger) $12. Don’t miss out on a great day of dance for a great cause. The Dance Gallery, located in Round Rock Texas, is home to an award-winning dance troupe made up of dancers ages 9-18. These dancers will be sharing their alent and love of dance to raise money for a wonderful local cause - MJ’s Army, raising awareness for ALS. For more info call 512-869-7469 or visit georgetownpalace.com.

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A Massage Entourage to Enhance Wellness

Marty Caskey, Ben Parker, Grayson Langelier, and Donna Quiram

Balance Wellness Center provides more than just massages and great skin care.

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hen considering a massage, relaxation may be one’s first thought, but Balance Wellness Center owner Ben Parker says that’s not the center’s ultimate goal. “The whole idea is to empower our clients with much more than a massage; we use sophisticated body work to help individuals feel and perform their absolute best,” he explains.

Ben says that’s why he has assembled a team of professionals that use a wide variety of body work techniques to help clients looking for everything from stress relief to help with chronic pain. Additionally, the center offers the very best in skin care, waxing and products that provide long term benefits to a vast clientele, young or old.

Marty Caskey holds the philosophy that everybody needs regular massage, but she is most adept at working with athletes and rehabilitating chronic pain conditions.

As a triathlete herself, Marty understands the nuances of injury and how utilizing the deep and broad surface pressure of ashiatsu massage can heal old injuries and provide relief from chronic fatigue. While Marty can pamper with a relaxing massage, she primarily works with those who benefit from deep tissue work.

Grayson Langelier has always been interested in health and wellness and exercise science. As a mom with grown kids, she is one of those people who is an intuitive massage therapist.

Coming from the perspective of holistic health and wellness, Grayson tends towards a balance between therapeutic and relaxation massage techniques.

She pampers her clients, using varying strokes and degrees of pressure that will leave them in massage nirvana.

Donna Quiram is a holistic esthetician with more than 25 years of

skincare experience. She apprenticed in Houston under Adano Ley, a naturapathic physician, who she says changed her life. Donna uses two results-oriented product lines that are very gentle on the skin. Harsh chemicals can damage skin, and Donna believes strongly in using totally organic skincare products.

Ben Parker readily admits he’s geeky about anatomy and physiology.

As an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer with a background in physical therapy, Ben willingly shares his knowledge of the body with clients. He can explain why a particular stretch may be better than others to alleviate a physical problem. Ben’s signature massage techniques include Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular therapy, and myofascial release.

Getting a massage can vary from extremely high end pampering sessions found at spa resorts to sessions with

Photos by Joe Cornejo

lower end massage chains, where people get a quick rub down. However, Balance Wellness Center offers a valuedriven session that is a full 60 or 90 minutes of hands-on work and so much more than a massage.

To meet with one of the talented professionals at Balance Wellness, contact them at 512-819-9355, or www.balancewellnessandmassage.com

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BON APPÉTIT CLIP AND KEEP RECIPE CARDS

Combined with cheese and packed with flavor from herbs and spices, spinach becomes a delicious entree. This pie is easy to make and ideal for weeknights.

Spinach Pie

BON APPÉTIT CLIP AND KEEP RECIPE CARDS

Creamy, smoky, and a little spicy, this variation on jalapeno poppers is sure to please. They’re the perfect appetizer or snack.

Baked Stuffed Jalpeños

Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit

BON APPÉTIT CLIP AND KEEP RECIPE CARDS

Springtime brings strawberries, and what better way to celebrate their return than baking them into sweet treats? Their flavor will shine in these simple bar cookies.

Strawberry Oat Bars

BON APPÉTIT CLIP AND KEEP RECIPE CARDS

This quick and easy casserole is great for breakfast, dinner, or game day. The simple combination of cornbread, sausage, and cheese is sure to satisfy.

Cornbread Sausage Bake

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Preheat oven to 425 º F. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, parmesan, eggs, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Fill the pie crust with this mixture and bake for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven’s temperatures to 350 ºF and bake 20 minutes more. Cool just until set, and serve warm.

8 oz cream cheese 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, grated 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 lb jalapeno peppers In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, gouda, green onions, garlic, salt and pepper.

Cut off the stem ends of the jalapenos and scoop out the insides. Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out jalapenos.

Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet at 350 º F for 30 minutes, or until the jalapenos have softened.

Serve hot.

Stuffed Jalapeños

10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained 25 oz ricotta cheese 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 4 eggs 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1 prepared pie crust

Spinach Pie

Remove sausage and place in a skillet over medium heat, stirring to break the sausage up. After 1 minute, add the onion and red pepper flakes. Continue until sausage is browned, then remove from heat. Mix cornbread batter according to package directions.

Spread half of batter in the

lb pork sausage onion, diced tsp red pepper flakes 16.5 oz packages cornbread mix, plus ingredients package directions call for 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

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In a skillet, toast oats over medium heat 1-3 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Preheat oven to 350 º F and grease an 8x8” baking dish. Beat brown sugar and butter together until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in salt and flour.

Gently stir in strawberries and oats. Pour into pan and spread evenly. Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool, cut, and serve.

bottom of a greased baking dish, then layer the sausage mixture and cheese. Gently spread the remaining cornbread batter over the top, allowing it to mix with some of the cheese. Bake according to the cornbread’s package directions, or until done.

Serve hot.

Cornbread Sausage Bake

1 cup rolled oats 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup flour 1 cup sliced strawberries

Strawberry Oat Bars

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Asian Cuisine

Photos by Joe Cornejo

Close to Home The owners of Shanghai Express use their restaurant expertise to create an excellent dining experience.

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ourmet Chinese cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients available; sharp and savory flavors, created to entice the palate—these are the delights that await diners at Shanghai Express. For over 11 years, Georgetown residents have been enjoying unforgettable dishes that leave them wanting to come back for more. It is an experience not to be missed.

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business are one of the things that sets Shanghai Express apart. They take pride in running their family-owned restaurant with an emphasis on exceptional customer service. Leo started as a teen to learn the ins an outs of restaurant management. and excels at all aspects, be it washing dishes, running and stocking the kitchen, preparing their special secret recipe sauces, preparing and cooking any dish, managing the staff, waiting tables or greeting the customers. His vast knowledge of what it takes to run a successful restaurant is

what makes Shanghai Express such a wonderful experience for both diners and employees.

When Tiffany is not at home caring for her brand new baby girl, she and the couple’s three children can be found working alongside Leo at the restaurant.

They epitomize the American dream.

After years of working in several Austinarea Chinese restaurants, Leo knew he wanted his own. Georgetown quickly welcomed him and his delicious dishes.

“We love this town, and we’re in a great location,” he says. “The wonderful

people here have made our business boom, and we are so happy to be here providing them with something special.”

“It’s our above and beyond service and delicious, quality food that set us apart,” Leo is proud to say. Each visitor is greeted with a smile. Leo himself often makes the rounds in the dining room, personally greeting his customers and ensuring their dining experience is exceptional. The servers are extensively knowledgeable regarding the menu options and are more than capable of handling each diner’s every need.

The most popular dish on the Shanghai Express menu is the Crispy Sesame Chicken, but other best sellers include Beef & Broccoli, Sweet & Sour Chicken and the Kung Pao

Combination, consisting of shrimp, chicken and beef stir-fried in the chef’s special spicy brown sauce with vegetables and topped with crunchy peanuts. Leo’s favorite is the Mongolian Beef, while Tiffany usually suggests the Firecracker Prawn. Once sampled, diners often discover that they have found a new favorite!

Leo and Tiffany also take great pride in keeping their prices low, while still providing a full service dining

experience. For delicious Chinese cuisine at an unparalleled value, head to Shanghai Express, one of the best dining experiences around. They are conveniently located inside the Republic Square Shopping Center at 900 North Austin Avenue in Georgetown, at the intersection of Williams Drive. Leo, Tiffany and everyone at Shanghai Express await you for an unforgettable dining experience you’ll soon want to repeat!

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LIVE

Music

MAR 1 MAR 6 Band MAR 7 MAR 8 MAR 13 MAR 14 MAR 15 MAR 20 MAR 21 MAR 22 MAR 27 MAR 28 Band MAR 29

The Stocch Band The Dirty Shuffle

MAR 28 Finger Pistol, MAR 29 PW and The Blue Laws

Texas Players American Gypsy Bad Self Zydeco Angels Fusion Snakeboy Johnson Groove Knight Planet Texas 7 Years Today Carson Alexander

Roots Bistro

The Crush

Dale’s Essenhaus

Rattlesnake Inn

3900 FM 972, Walburg, 512-819-9175 www.dales-essenhaus.com Live music Fridays and Saturdays in March, 7–11pm.

All Live Music in the Biergarten. No cover.

6060 Texas Hwy, 254-793-943 www.therattlesnakeinn.com Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm.

MAR 1 Andrea Marie and The Magnolia Band MAR 7 Jason Custer & The Outsiders, MAR 8 Texas Skyz (Red Dirt!)

MAR 14 Kelly Parr Texas Independence Birthday Bash (Come dressed a Texas Independence or Alamo Character, best one wins $50), 8pm–12am MAR 15 WB First Bike Night (Benefit for Fisher House, Ft.Hood) with Melodic Drifters, Opie Freekin Hendrix, & Dead Friend Walking 7pm–12:45am MAR 22 Dickey Driskel Band,

Gumbo’s 701 S. Main St., 512-671-7925 www.gumbosnorth.com Thursdays, 6–9pm, Fridays & Saturdays, 7–10pm.

Hardtails Bar and Grill 1515 N. IH 35, 512-869-5454 www.hardtailsbarandgrill.com Thursdays and Fridays, 8–12pm, Saturdays, 9–1pm Check website for cover charges.

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118 W. 8th St., 512-863-7080 Karaoke on Tuesdays and Live Mic on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Live music Thursday, Fridays, & Saturdays, 7–9pm, unless indicated.

MAR 6 The No name Band MAR 7 Double Bind MAR 8 Alan Lemke 5-6:30pm, The SnakeBoy Shiners 7-9pm MAR 13 Rachel Lauren MAR 14 Brett McMinn and the Hometown Heroes MAR 15 Jake &Jean MAR 20 Rocky Shaw MAR 21 Franklins Tower MAR 22 Alpha Punks MAR 27 The Ellason Grayson Project MAR 28 Vocal Edge Studio Students MAR 29 Georgetown Serteens Benefit–All day event

The Walburg German Restaurant 377 FM 972, 512-863-8440, www.walburgrestaurant.com Every Friday and Saturday, 7:30pm Walburg Boys (or alternate)

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Summer Camps

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F-Rat–Fire Recruit and

Train

Students interested in becoming firefighters have an exciting new opportunity.

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By Melissa Alexis Jacobsen

ecoming eligible to be a state firefighter has never been easier for high school students.

Georgetown ISD has partnered with the Georgetown Fire Department to create a pilot program for students interested in becoming Texas fire fighters.

F-Rat, Fire Recruit and Train’s pilot program, started in January and will end in December. To advance, first students must successfully complete 258 hours of fire service training.

Once this is done, they will be eligible to test for their Fire Fighter One Certification. This is the first step the state requires of anyone interested in becoming a fire fighter in Texas.

Once the program is accepted as part of the regular curriculum, however, students will be able to advance further. In their junior year, students will complete the classes that are part of the pilot program now.

After finishing the first year, students can then enroll in Fire Fighter Two training and concurrently in Emergency Medical Technician Training (EMT B). Part of the program includes the needed Hazardous Materials (HazMat) training. Completion of all three courses (FF I, FF II, and EMTB) will allow students to become eligible and fully prepared to take the state’s required fire fighter certification tests,

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Next Generation

making them employable anywhere in the state as a fire fighter by the time they graduate.

After successful completion of the pilot program, Georgetown ISD plans to incorporate the full curriculum as an option in the Health Science Department starting in the fall of 2015.

Currently, Maire Beth Mallard and Pam Prewit, teachers in the Health Science Department, are working closely with Fire Chief Ray Cummings to ensure the success of this exciting program.

The fire instructors, who are enthusiastic about their areas of expertise, are handpicked by Chief Cummings. The program focuses first on safety, while providing training in cutting tools, search and rescue, hose lines and other topics. Fire science is one of the important subjects covered.

What is fire? How does it start? How does it behave? Students learn the answers to all these questions.

Classes are held Tuesday nights from 5 to 8, and one Saturday a month.

Though some time is spent in the classroom, most of the time is actually spent performing tasks. Students wear a uniform in class and don protective gear weighing up to 60 lbs when climbing ladders and carrying hoses. Care and maintenance is also taught.

Teachers, students, and firefighters are all passionate about this program.

All kinds of doors will open for those who complete the program and gain eligibility to test to become a Texas firefighter or a paramedic. This program also teaches skills that can be used in everyday life, such as how to assess risks versus benefits. Also, once a firefighter in the state of Texas, tuition is free in state schools. The student only has to pay for lab fees and books.

For more information, contact: Maire Beth Mallard MallardM@ georgetownisd.org, Pam Prewitt, rewitp@georgetownisd.org, or Chief Ray Cummings with the Georgetown Fire Department, ray.cumming@ georgetown.org.

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BOY’S BASEBALL MAR 6–8 @ Austin ISD Tournament MAR 11 vs Connally, 7pm MAR 17 @ Bastrop HS, 7pm MAR 18 @ Bastrop HS, 7pm; MAR 21 vs Bastrop HS, 7pm MAR 25 vs Georgetown HS, 7pm MAR 28 @ Georgetown HS, 7pm MAR 28 @ Georgetown HS, 7pm MAR 31 @ Manor HS, 7pm BOY’S GOLF FEB 4 @ Hutto HS, 7pm; 5:15pm, 5:30pm; 7pm FEB 7 @ Connally HS, 5:15pm; 5:30pm; 7pm FEB 11 vs Bastrop HS, 5:15PM; 5:30PM; 7PM BOY’S SOCCER MAR 4 @ Crystal Falls MAR 7–8 @ Delaware Springs-Lighthouse MAR 18 @ Delaware Springs MAR 24–25 District Tournament @ Shadow Glen GIRL’S GOLF MAR 26–27 District 17-4A Championship @ Bluebonnet Golf Course GIRL’S SOCCER MAR 7 vs Connally HS, JV– 5:30pm; V–7:15pm MAR 18 V @ Taylor HS, 6pm MAR 21 vs Hutto HS, JV–5:30pm; V– 7:15pm GIRL’S SOFTBALL MAR 4 vs Connally HS, JV–5pm; V–7pm MAR 7 @ Bastrop HS, JV–5pm; V–7pm MAR 8 @ District 17-4A JV Tourn.. @ Bastrop MAR 10 vs Georgetown HS, JV–10am; V–12pm MAR 11 @ Manor HS, JV–10am; V–12:00pm MAR 18 vs Elgin HS, JV–5pm; V–7pm MAR 21 vs Cedar Creek HS, JV–5pm; V–7pm MAR 25 @ Hutto HS, JV–5pm; V– 7pm MAR 28 @ Connally HS, JV–5pm; V–7pm POWERLIFTING MAR 1 Girls Regional Meet @ Lehman HS, Buda MAR 8 Boys Regional Meet @ EVHS MAR 15 Girls (qualifiers) State Meet @ Corpus Christi MAR 22 Boys (qualifiers) State Meet @ Abline TENNIS MAR 21 V @ Beachcomber Classic, Galveston MAR 28 District warm-up Quad @ EVHS TRACK & FIELD MAR 7 @ Lampasas HS MAR 22 GISD Track Relays @ East View HS MAR 27 HS Track (qualifiers) @ Texas Relays, Austin MAR 28 @ Rouse Relays @ Rouse HS

BOY’S BASEBALL MAR 6–8 @ College Park Tourney MAR 18 vs Manor HS, MAR 21 @ Manor HS, 7pm MAR 25 @ East View HS, 7pm MAR 28 vs East View HS, 5pm BOY’S GOLF MAR 4 @ Crystal Falls MAR 7–8 @ Delaware Springs-Lighthouse MAR 18 @ Delaware Springs MAR 19 @ Teravista MAR 24–25 Golf District Tournament @ Shadow Glen BOY’S SOCCER MAR 7 @ Cameron Yoe HS, 6pm MAR 18 vs Connally HS, JV–5:30pm; V–7:15pm MAR 21 @ Taylor HS, JV–5:30pm; V–7:15pm GIRL’S GOLF MAR 26–27 HS Golf District 17-4A Championship @ Bluebonnet Golf Course GIRL’S SOCCER MAR 7 vs Cameron Yoe, 6pm MAR 18 @ Connally HS, JV–5:30pm; V–7:15pm MAR 21 vs Taylor HS, 6pm GIRL’S SOFTBALL MAR 4 @ Elgin HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm MAR 7 vs Manor HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm MAR 8 @ Liberty Hill HS, JV–11am; V–12:45pm MAR 10 @ East View HS, JV–10am; V–12pm MAR 11 vs Cedar Creek HS, JV–11am; V–1pm MAR 18 @ Hutto HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm MAR 21 vs Connally HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm MAR 25 @ Bastrop HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm MAR 28 vs Elgin HS, JV–5:15pm; V–7pm POWERLIFTING MAR 1 Girls Regional @ Lehman HS, Buda MAR 8 Boys Regional Meet @ EVHS MAR 15 Girls (qualifiers) State Meet @ Corpus Christi MAR 22 Boys Powerlifting (qualifiers) State Meet @ Abline SWIMMING FEB 7–FEB 8 B/G @ Reg. Swimming Champ.

FEB 21–22 B/G @ HS Swimming Champ. @ UT TENNIS MAR 6 @ Lake Travis Tourney, Lake Travis HS MAR 21 @ Waco Midway Tourney, Waco Midway HS MAR 28 vs Vista Ridge & McNeil TRACK & FIELD MAR 1 @ Round Rock Relays, Round Rock HS MAR 7 @ McNeil Relays, McNeil HS MAR 22 GISD Track Relays @ East View HS MAR 27 Track (qualifiers) @ Texas Relays, Austin MAR 28 @ Rouse Relays @ Rouse HS

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MEN’S BASEBALL MAR 4 vs Cardinal Stritch, 6pm MAR 7 vs Schreiner, 6pm MAR 8 vs Schreiner, 1pm, 4pm MAR 11 vs MARy Hardin-Baylor, 6pm MAR 14 @ Trinity, 5pm MAR 15 @ Trinity, 1pm, 4pm MAR 21 @ Centenary (La.), 6pm MAR 22 @ Centenary (La.), 1pm, 3pm MAR 25 @ MARy Hardin-Baylor, 6pm MAR 28 vs Texas Lutheran, 6pm MAR 29 vs Texas Lutheran, 1pm, 3pm MEN’S BASKETBALL MAR 6 NCAA Tournament @ TBA MEN’S GOLF MAR 24–25 West Cup @ St. Mira Loma, CA MEN’S LACROSSE MAR 5 vs Roanoke, 2pm MAR 15 vs Hope, 1pm MAR 17 vs Birmingham Southern, 7pm MAR 21 Babson @ Colorado Springs, CO, 2pm MAR 23 @ Colorado Col., 1pm MAR 26 vs Huntingdon, 7pm MAR 28 @ Centenary (LA), 5pm SWIMMING & DIVING MAR 19–22 NCAA III Championships @ Indianapolis, Ind. (IU Natatorium) TENNIS MAR 22 @ Centenary (LA), 10am MAR 22 @ LeTourneau, 5pm MAR 29 vs. Sul Ross St. @ Brownwood, 10:30am TRACK & FIELD MAR 6 Tarleton Relays @ Tarleton St. Univ.

MAR 22 Cactus Cup @ Texas A&M Univ.

Kingsville MAR 28–29 Victor Lopez Rice Invitational @ Rice University WOMEN’S GOLF Mar 3–4 Schreiner Invite @ Kerrville MAR 14–16 Jekyll Island Collegiate WOMEN’S LACROSSE MAR 5 vs Eastern, 6:30pm MAR 12 @ George Fox, 7pm MAR 13 @ Pacific (OR), 8pm MAR 15 @ Linfield, 3pm MAR 19 vs Goucher, 6pm MAR 23 vs Western New Eng., 1pm MAR 28 @ Whittier, 6pm MAR 29 @ Claremont-M-S, 3pm WOMEN’S SOFTBALL MAR 8 @ Schreiner, 1pm, 3pm MAR 9 @ Schreiner, 12pm, 2pm MAR 14 vs Texas Lutheran, 1pm, 3pm MAR 15 vs Texas Lutheran, 1pm, 3pm MAR 22 vs Centenary (La.), 1pm, 3pm MAR 23 vs Centenary (La.), 12pm, 2pm

Community Event

Photos courtesy Hilltop Market

Wonderland

IN THE HILL COUNTRY

Georgetown has another open-air market to enjoy.

By Bethany Powell

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or everyone that loves open-air markets, Georgetown offers plenty of choices from weekly ones like the farmer’s markets, monthly downtown ones, specialty themed ones such as the Art Festival, and annual ones like Red Poppy Festival and Christmas Stroll. Now those shopping mavens can explore another new venue, the Hilltop Marketplace, which will be held monthly on the third Saturday of each month.

The Hilltop Marketplace will be open from March through December each year in the Church of Christ Parking lot at the intersection of DB Woods Drive and Highway 29. The Marketplace’s grand opening will be on March 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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For the grand opening, the Marketplace will have a Mad Hatter Wonderland children’s area with wagon rides, a Mad Hatter Express (kiddy train), Jabberwocky face painting, hula hooping, as well as a mechanical bull (for any ages from two to 90!) and Xander’s Spray Paint Art all day demonstrations.

Future markets will host a petting zoo, pony rides, and an Easter Egg hunt.

Monthly the market will have the Red Queen Baker’s Row for vendors specializing in food products such as salsas, pickles, breads, cakes, jams, jellies, chutney, and more. There will also be food vendors serving lunches, snow cones, and other eat-on-the-spot treats.

All this in addition to the regular vendors that are drawn to outdoor markets—jewelry artisans, those selling body care items, baby clothing, handmade puzzles, and more. The Georgetown Animal Shelter will be at the event each month showcasing

animals for adoption as well. Giving back to the community, the market has a limited number of booths each month set aside for nonprofits doing fundraising that will be available for no charge to help those groups that are helping out Georgetown. The market will host live music every month as well.

For more information about the Hilltop Marketplace, please contact Stephanie Hill at 512-294-6011.

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Event Calendar

MAR 1 “March in the Garden”, Monument Market, 500 South Austin Ave., 10:30am. This monthly first Saturday series will go over the to-do list for the coming weeks. For more information call 512-240-4715 or visit www. themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 1 Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 11:30. For more information call 512-240-4715 or visit www.themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 1 The Georgetown Swirl, Georgetown Square, tickets are $35 and available for purchase at www.swirl. georgetown.org. On this evening beautiful downtown Georgetown will be transformed into a gathering place to enjoy samples of Texas wines and local restaurants’ cuisine while shopping at the unique businesses that ring the historic Square.

MAR 4 7th Annual Fat Tuesday Games Day and Luncheon Event, San Gabriel Park Community Center, 9:30am–2:15pm. $20–Breakfast, Lunch, Games; $10–Lunch only 11:30-1:00. Sponsored by the San Gabriel Woman’s Club, this annual fund raiser features prizes, raffles, country store, and games (Party Bridge, Sanctioned Duplicate Bridge, Dominos, Canasta, Mexican Train, Mah-Jongg, or bring your own game and players). Breakfast starts at 9:30am and games at 10am.

Advanced ticket sale only–limited seating. Please call Sylvia at 512-8762076 or Bonnie at 281-222-6686 or 512-218-0248.

MAR 3–8 Sun City Follies 2014: A Night at the Oscars, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 12pm, running nightly doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7pm. The Academy Awards is the inspiration for the 2014 edition of AcTAG’s Follies.

Capturing the glitz, glamour and excitement of Hollywood’s biggest night, AcTAG will roll out the red carpet with song, dance and comedy from your favorite Oscar movies.

Tickets must be purchased at the same address Monday thru Friday from 8am-4pm. For more information contact Linda Dwyer at 512-943-0061 or LindaDwyer0503@gmail.com MAR 3–MAY 4 “Anne Frank: A History for Today” exhibit, Georgetown Public Library. The Anne Frank exhibit provides a view of the holocaust with a relevance to today. For more information see article on page 21 or go to www.annefrankexhibitgeorgetown. com.

MAR 3 Ticket Sales Begin for the Sun City Singers Spring Concert “What a Wonderful World”. Concert will be

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April 23 and April 24 at 7pm in the Sun City Ballroom. Reserved seat tickets can be purchased online at www. sctxca.org for $8 or at the Member Services Office, 2 Texas Drive.

MAR 25 Dr. Edward Burger Inauguration, Southwestern University, Corbin J. Robertson Center, 4pm. Join the Southwestern community as they inaugurate their new president.

MAR 7 First Friday, Georgetown Square, 6–8pm, free. Get away to downtown Georgetown for an evening of strolling, gallery-hopping, and dining. www.thegeorgetownsquare.com or call 512-868-8675.

MAR 7 First Friday at The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave. 6–8pm, free. Stop by the Museum for light bites and see the new Artifact of the Month! For more info visit www.williamsonmuseum.org.

MAR 8 Georgetown Market Days, Georgetown Square, 9am–4pm, free.

The downtown Square comes alive with booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, entertainment, food, and much more!

Call 512-868-8675, email info@ thegeorgetownsquare.com, or visit TheGeorgetownSquare.com.

MAR 8 Fountainwood Observatory Public Viewing, Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., 8–10:30pm. free & open to the public. On hand to guide the viewing will be SU Physics Department faculty and talented observers from the Williamson County Astronomy Club. The Observatory is located on the northeast side of campus adjacent to the Rockwell Baseball Field.

For weather ­related updates call the Fountainwood Observatory Hotline at 512-863­-1242.

MAR 8 “Growing First Aid in Your Garden”, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 10:30am. This class is taught by Grace Bryce, Clincal Herbalist and owner of Gracie’s Garden LLC. For more information call

512-240-4715 or visit www.themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 8 Gault Archaeological Site Tours, 9am, tour price is $10, children 10 and under are free. For tickets or more info contact Trisha Tallman at 512-943-1670 or email ptallman@williamsonmuseum.org.

MAR 8 Hands–on–History Honor, The Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave. 10am–2pm.

MAR 12 The Salon at Wildfire, Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., 6:30– 8pm. For March this monthly event features James Haley, author of War Storeis for a Life in Texas History.

Admission is free for the presentation, with refreshments offered by Wildfire Restaurant pay-as-go before and after the formal presentation. For more info visit www.williamsonmuseum.org.

MAR 14 Marine Corp League Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St., 5–7pm. For more information visit www.vfw-8587.org.

MAR 15 Seasonal Cooking Demo with Jeremy, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 11:30am. For more information call 512-240-4715 or visit www.themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 18 VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St. Meeting starts at 7:30pm, potluck meal at 6:30pm. For more information see MAR 21–22 Georgetown Quilt and Stitchery Show, Community Center in San Gabriel Park. features a silent auction, vendors, raffle quilt, scissor sharpening, challenge block, and tea room. For more information see the article on page 15 or go to MAR 22 “Growing Tomatoes Organically” with Michelle, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 10:30am. For more information call 512-240-4715 or visit www.themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 22 “Nutrition for Increased Energy”, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 11:30am. This class is taught by Certified Nutrition Health Coach Sandra Brougher. For more information call 512-240-4715 or visit www.themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 22 Social Ballroom Dance, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 7:4510:45pm, $5 (tickets at door). Live music hosted by USA Dance with “The Golden Oldies Show”, featuring singer Johnny Youngblood. Includes 45 minute waltz lesson @ 7. Attire: dressy casual. Smoke & alcohol free.

Open to the public! For more info: www.usadancegeorgetowntexas.org or 512-863-0680.

MAR 23 Knights of Columbus Bingo in Sun City, Sun City Ball Room, 2 Texas

Dr., doors open at 5pm, games begin 6pm, $17.00 min. Ffor all 14 games.

Proceeds will be used for charities supports by the Knights of Columbus.

All are welcome, but please no children under 7. Sun City residency not a requirement to play. For info call John Bodnar 512-869-7343.

MAR 24 Dominican Sisters of Mary Golf Tournament, Cimarron Hills Country Club - W Cimarron Hills Trail, 10:30am–7pm. Tee Up for the Dominican Sisters’ Cup! You’re invited to join Mother Assumpta Long, OP and the Dominican Sisters of Mary for the “Open Wide the Doors” Golf Tournament, Reception and Auction. Mass will be offered at 10:30am, and play will begin with a Shotgun Start at 12:30pm. The evening reception begins at 5:30pm and will include a TexMex Buffet, Award Ceremony and both a silent and live auction. Funds raised at this event will support the “Open Wide the Doors” Capital Campaign for the Texas Priory. Exciting sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels are available! For more information and to register and pay online, visit www.sistersofmary.org/golf/texas.

For questions, please contact Amy Gantt at 512-630-9589 or texasgolf@ sistersofmary.org.

MAR 25 Shilling Lecture, Southwestern University, 7:30pm. The Roy and Margaret Shilling Lecture Series is pleased to welcome journalist and host of Weekend Edition Saturday on NPR Scott Simon to campus.

MAR 27 Puttin’ on the Texas Ritz, San Gabriel Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., 6–11pm, individual tickets $75, table of 8 guests $550. Take a trip back to the Roaring 1920’s. Enjoy an evening celebrating your Georgetown Palace Theatre. The evening will include wonderful food, great music, and the fantastic entertainment the Palace is known for throughout Texas.

For more info call 512-869-7469 or visit georgetownpalace.com.

MAR 28 Fish Fry Fundraiser, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St., 5–7:30pm.

For more information visit www.vfw8587.org MAR 29 “Growing Cucurbits” with Michelle, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 10:30am. Learn how to grow squash, cucumbers and melons chemical free. For more informa-

tion call 512-240-4715 or visit www. themonumentmarket.com.

MAR 29 Yoga Under the Stars, Southwestern University, 1001 E. University Ave., Observatory, 8–10:30pm.

Moksha Yoga will host an evening yoga practice at the Fountainwood Observatory. This will be followed by stargazing through telescopes.

On hand to guide viewing will be S.U. Physics Department faculty and talented observers from the Williamson County Astronomy Club. The Observatory is located on the northeast side of campus adjacent to the Rockwell Baseball Field. Proceeds will be used for observatory upgrades, astronomy education and public outreach. A voluntary $10 dollar donation (more or less) will be appreciated. RSVP at mokshayogaandpilates@gmail.com APR 3 San Gabriel Woman’s Club Meeting, 1pm. San Gabriel Woman’s Club, an established local non-profit, with on-going Community service, meets the second Thursday of each month. Venues provided by members.

Seeking to widen membership. For more information, please call President Jean Houck at 512-869-1786.

See more in-depth information about these events at www.focusongeorgetown.com.

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BUSINESS UPDATES COMING SOON Owners Sharon Parker and Mary Jane Overby are opening Sweet Pea’s Boutique in March. Located at 215 West 8th Street (former home of Articine Health), the store will be selling, vintage, antiques, rustic, clothing, jewelry, hand crafted and unique items. For more information contact Sharon at 512-716-9167.

NOW OPEN Pro Motion Auto Repair at 2200 S. Church St. opened their shop in February. For more information call 512-863-2827) or cell (512-9947446) Keith Stamper (owner)

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A new Great Clips opened in February in Georgetown. The new salon is located in the Cedar Breaks shopping center on DB Woods and Williams Drive in front of HEB. For more information, contact Rene Tiongco, General Manager at 512-585-0842.

Michael Zernial has recently opened Matchstick Studios, which offers professional web design, logo creation, marketing, photography and video services at freelance rates.

He focuses on client satisfaction and personalized service to make the process easy and enjoyable.

Call (512) 925-8477 or visit www.

GoMatchstick.com for more details.

NEW LOCATION Big Eagle Auction & Estate Services and Eagle Rug and Floor have moved from Jarrell to 2590 Shell Road, Georgetown, TX 78628. For more information about the auction service call 512-864-3000. To contact the flooring company, call 512-930-1001.

CLOSED Ma’s Treasured Finds and Gifts, a store specializing in knick knacks, antiques, and shabby-chic furniture, previously located at 304 West 8th Street, closed in February.

If you know of a business that will be opening soon, has moved, is closing, or under new management, please email editorial@focusmediateam.com and let us know!

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