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April 2014

CONTENTS Main 6

Setting the Stage for Red Poppy Music

BizSpot 26

The Red Poppy Festival has grown from humble origins into a three-day, multi-stage event and its muscial events are one of its draws.

BizSpot 13

More Than Just a Roof Overhead Take the worry out of choosing a roofing company with Hall’s Roofing and Sheet Metal.

Bon Appétit 29

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Live Music

Directories 34

Find where the music is this month.

New Comers Guide All the contacts that newcomers need to get started.

Directories 23

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

Directories 22

Focusing on What’s Important

Events 35

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

Healthcare Directory A guide to healthcare professionals and services in the area.

Events 24

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

ON THE COVER: Red poppy flower, Photo by Joe Cornejo.

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Save the Date Keep current on this month’s events and festivities.

Business 44

Dr. Grace Salone of Texas State Optical of Georgetown has the expertise to treat patients from infancy to seniority.

Annual Flower Show allows local gardeners to showcase their design and gardening skills.

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Clip-and-Save Recipes

BizSpot

Trail Tamers Transform Volunteering with a fun group of individuals can make a difference in the beautification of Georgetown.

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Flowers with Power

Events

Community Event 37

Former Wonderful Things location is now home to The Screen Door, which also sells a wide variety of gifts, clothing and specialty foods.

Community Event 17

An Old Door Opens to Something New

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

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Publisher’s NOTE

Happy Spring everyone! I hope you are out and about enjoying the bluebonnets, the red poppies, and the other wildflowers that always populate our countryside in the Spring.

Several of you have sent me emails this past month letting me know that they wanted to see Mayoral candidate Marlene McMichael covered equally in our May issue of the magazine since we did an article on Dale Ross in our April issue.

First, please note that Focus is apolitical. If a candidate for office wishes to purchase a political ad, we will run that ad. In the interests of fairness, we will even attempt to contact the person running against that candidate and let him or her know that their opponent is going to run an ad with us and give them the opportunity to do the same if they wish.

Having said that, this was not the case with the article last month. Each year Focus donates a Biz Spotlight article, a 1/2 page ad, and the cover of the magazine to the Chamber of Commerce for their Bar-Bid-Q auction fundraiser. We always specify that the article will be run after the first of the next year because our editorial is often already planned through the end of the year by that time. The Chamber then sells that package off as part of their fundraiser. Dale Ross won the auction for our donation last year. He was bidding against a couple of realtors and a local fencing company as I recall.

I did offer candidate Marlene McMichael the opportunity to purchase such an article or an advertisement in our May issue, but she never got back to me to take me up on the opportunity. Therefore, I hope that those of you that think that Focus was endorsing Dale Ross understand that this was not the case. We were fulfilling the promise that we made the Chamber of Commerce when we offered up our prize package.

As always I welcome the feedback and suggestions. Please don’t forget to add any events that you or any groups you work with to our online calendar. The list is growing we hope that people are getting good results from listing their events.

Happy Spring and I hope to see many of your at the Red Poppy Festival!

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

Graphic Artist: CHARLES HICKMAN Design: CYNTHIA HANNON Contributing Writers: ALEXANDRIA ZERTUCHE, MELISSA JACOBSEN, MARCIA NOYES, BETHANY POWELL, CURTIS POWELL Contributing Editor: KAILI KRINER Staff Photographer: JOE CORNEJO Founder: LINDA MOFFETT Focus on Georgetown is a publication of Lady Phoenix Marketing, LLC dba Focus Media Team. Copyright © 2014. All rights reserved. Focus on Georgetown is published monthly and mailed free of charge to homes and businesses in Georgetown. Subscriptions are available at the rate of $45 per year or $4.50 per issue.

Subscription requests should be sent to Focus Magazine, P.O. Box 2465, Georgetown, TX 78627. For advertising rates, please email the Publisher with your name, company name, and phone number. For editorial questions, email editorial@focusmediateam.com.

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Setting the Stage for

Red Poppy Music The Red Poppy Festival has grown from humble origins into a three-day, multi-stage event and its muscial events are one of its draws.

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By Alexandria Zertuche

eorgetown resident Tom Homerding has been the entertainment coordinator for the Red Poppy Festival for all of its 15 years, and has seen some significant changes during his tenure.

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existed. Originally, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held an event called Mayfair. In 1999, the Chamber decided to discontinue this event, so the city created a new festival honoring Georgetown’s designation as the Red Poppy Capital of Texas and moved it to the downtown square.

The old festival originally had only a small stage that was held together with wire and blocked up

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with bricks. Now with the Red Poppy Festival on the square, however, they were able to add a larger more professional stage with a canopy, as well. However, local dance troupes still had to perform on the street. It was only a few years later, though, that Tom lobbied and was granted a special stage for the troupes to dance on and the stage with wires and bricks was discarded. Throughout Red Poppy Festival history, the stages have been moved around to find their ideal locations.

Initially, entertainment was provided only during the days on

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Saturday and Sunday. In addition the festival was scheduled in early April. “In 2002, the first Saturday night concert was scheduled. The

Tom and one of his daughters touring the booths at the Red Poppy Festival.

weather was so cold and rainy the stage couldn’t even be used and the band could not perform. The singers from the band ended up playing in a restaurant on the square,” Tom recalls. Therefore, the next year the date was moved to the last weekend in April where it has remained. In 2004, the main stage, called the Red Poppy Stage, was upgraded to a large professional stage to accommodate bigger acts. That year, Red Poppy favorite and upcoming headliner The Bellamy Brothers performed at the festival for the first time. The Red Poppy Festival’s tenth year also marked the first time the entertainment was expanded to Friday evening through Sunday.

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it made sense to have more acts,” Tom explains. Friday night has traditionally featured dance music and popular hits by an Austin-area cover band. An offering of good Texas country music is usually slated for Sunday.

While the Red Poppy Festival has grown by leaps and bounds in its 15-year history, Tom is proud that he always stays within whatever budget he is given in any particular year.

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slow and steady, each year adding more value and prestige to the community Tom holds dear. “One of the best things about my position is that my three daughters grew up being a part of the Red Poppy Festival—they sang in it with their elementary school

choir—and now they are coming back as adults and enjoying the festival with all those memories,” says Tom. When Tom speaks to the performers he books for the festival, they are in awe of what Georgetown is able to do for them. Tom’s philosophy is that taking care of the musicians properly translates directly into them creating enjoyable experiences for the attendees, whose presence drives the festival each year. “Of course, we’ve had our share of glitches—mostly with the weather—but we just recover from it and move on,” Tom says.

Although the festival had expanded to having a professional-level stage and a second stage for dance and choir performances, Tom realized they were still missing out on some of the local performers that once made the Red Poppy Festival so unique.

To correct this, the festival has added a third stage called the Little Poppy at the Food Court stage. It may be

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listed simply as the New Stage in the Red Poppy schedule, however. When lobbying for the third stage, Tom said that the Red Poppy logo includes a guitar, which meant to him that music should be a focus. The New Stage will be located by the food court and will primarily feature local musicians.

Tom’s enthusiasm for the festival is palpable, and he says he is very happy with how it has progressed.

“I take great pride in its growth, and what the Red Poppy Festival adds to community cohesiveness and the identity of Georgetown. It has been so much fun to be involved in.”

When asked if he has any more ideas for enhancing the entertainment of future festivals, Tom replies slyly, “I don’t know . . . maybe we need a Ferris wheel?” For information on the imminent, non-Ferris-wheel-havingbut-always-fun Red Poppy Festival, visit redpoppyfestival.com. continued on page 13 >>

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Festival Schedule

Saturday, April 26 10am - Festival opens (Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Court, & Kids Area) 10am - “Paint the Georgetown Red” Parade 11am - Car Show Opens 3pm - Car Show Awards & Car Show Closes 5pm - Kids Area closes Sunday, April 27 11am - Festival opens (Arts & Crafts Booths, Food Court, & Kids Area) 4pm - Kids Area closes 3pm - Festival closes

Stage Schedules Celebrate Georgetown Stage

Saturday, April 26 10:45am - Performing Arts Studio 11:45am - Georgetown Conservatory Dance 12:30pm - Williams Elementary Choir 1:00pm - Cooper Elementary/Allegro 1:30pm - Ford Elementary Choir

Red Poppy Festival Events 2:-00pm - Tippit Middle School choir 2:-45pm - Arts Avenue For Kids 3:-15pm - Cedar Park Dance 4:-00pm - Dolce Music Ensemble 5:-00pm - Not Past 11

Sunday, April 27

12:30pm - Austin Celtic Dance 1:00pm - Kids Sport Dance 1:30pm - Performing Arts Studio 2:00pm - Sue’s Dance 3:00pm - GHS Jazz Band 3:30pm - Kids Sport 4:00pm - Arts Avenue For Kids

Red Poppy Stage

Friday, April 25 7pm - Friday Night Kick-off Concert– Dysfunkshun Junkshun Saturday, April 26 11:30am - Off The Record 1:30pm - Tessylou and the Shotgun Stars 3:00pm - Car Show Awards 6:00pm - Colin Huntley 7:30pm - Saturday Night Concert & Street Dance–Curtis Grimes

(7:30pm) & The Bellamy Brothers (9:30pm) Sunday, April 27 11:30am - The Siekers 1:00pm - Red Poppy Coloring Contest Awards 2:00pm - Walt Wilkins & The Mystiqueros 3:30pm - Brandon Rhyder

Little Poppy Stage (at Food Court)

Saturday, April 26 11:00am - Ms. Georgetown Showcase 11:30am - Xander Ortiz 12:30pm - Brett and the Hometown Heroes 2:00pm - Annie & Kate 3:00pm - Alpha Punks 4:00pm - Franklins Tower 5:00pm - Christina Murphy Sunday, April 27 11:00am - Justice Kaigler 12:00pm - Matt Graves 1:00pm - JJ Nunez 2:00pm - Colin Huntley Band 3:00pm - Minnie & Ella Jordan 4:00pm - Brett & Drew

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Biz Spotlight

More Than Just a

Roof Overhead

Photos by Joe Cornejo

Take the worry out of choosing a roofing company with Hall’s Roofing and Sheet Metal.

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By Melissa Alexis Jacobsen

ow in its fourth generation, Hall’s Roofing and Sheet Metal has been family-owned and homegrown right here in Georgetown since 1939.

Commitment to service, efficiency, and competitive prices have been mainstay policies from the company’s inception, and employees at Hall’s Roofing take pleasure in exceeding their customers’ expectations.

Specializing in all types of roofing systems, Hall’s Roofing has experts

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to help customers with every need imaginable. They install composition shingle, roll formed roofing, hot tar roofing, rubber coatings such as Thermoplastic Polyolefin roofing systems, and metal roofing. Hall’s professionals also install roofing accessories such as skylights and ridge vents. Installation on new roofing projects is guaranteed and warrantied.

Their quality roofing work can be seen on houses all around Georgetown.

No job is too small or big, too simple or complex. Using Hall’s in-house sheet metal fabrication shop, customization is a snap. But their capabilities don’t stop there—Hall’s can perform emergency roof work on both residential and commercial buildings. Even roof-related carpentry projects are on Hall’s list of services.

When looking for a reliable roofing company, Hall’s recommends considering the following guidelines to arrive at a sound decision.

• Make sure the roofing company is bonded and insured.

• Make sure new roofs are warrantied.

• Note that locally owned companies allow for timely and efficient repairs.

• Look for prices that are competitive.

• Get plenty of local references.

All of Hall’s employees are thoroughly trained and are encouraged to learn new roofing technologies and

systems. Crews are closely supervised, but in addition, unannounced roof checks by upper management keep quality a top priority. Potential clients are encouraged to not just take Hall’s word for their expertise and customer service–check them out on Angie’s List for proof.

Hall’s Roofing is a great community steward, too. They enjoy supporting Georgetown High School by donating metal scraps and irregulars for school projects. They also support local baseball teams.

As members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau, Hall’s Roofing provides a positive voice in community projects and activities.

Shannon Hall, one of the fourth generation Hall family members, is determined to carry on the legacy of Hall’s Roofing and Sheet Metal. She says, “Hall’s commitment to customer service, including the prompt call

back of customer inquiries, will continuously improve. We are here to stay and will continue to serve Georgetown and surrounding areas with commitment to service.”

The Hall family urges everyone to not wait until water is pouring through the roof, but to email, hallsroofing@gmail.com, or call them, 512-864-7579 or 512-258-3023, for a free estimate now. For more information visit their website at www. hallsroofing.net.

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Annual Flower Show allows local gardeners to showcase their design and gardening skills.

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he Georgetown Garden Club invites everyone with an interest in gardening in general—flowers, plants, or vegetables— or floral design to their annual Arbor Day Celebration and Flower Show at the San Gabriel Park Community Center.

The show will be held on April 23 from 12:30 to 4:30pm. The theme of the show this year is “Somewhere in Texas,” and the purpose of the show is to help educate the community about the beauty in Texas plants.

The Arbor Day celebration begins at 10am. It includes an invocation, colors, songs, history, memorial tree plantings, the Mayor’s proclamation,

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and a benediction. The group will celebrate the life of a past member of the Georgetown Garden Club who passed away this past year. The Flower Show begins immediately after the Arbor Day celebration.

Entries to the Flower Show fit into two categories—either Horticulture or Design. A horticulture entry must be a plant that has been in the owner’s hands for at least 90 days. This could be produce from the owner’s garden or a beautiful houseplant the owner has nurtured. Design entries are truly works of art, and are judged on aesthetic appeal. First through fourth prizes are awarded in each category.

Although the majority of the entries in the show each year are from members of the Garden Club, nonmembers are welcome to submit their entries as well, as long as they notify the Club that they wish to enter the event.

The Garden Club is looking to increase membership and welcomes anyone who has an interest in plants.

They wish to promote the art of gardening in Georgetown and educate people about topics concerning horticulture in all forms. The Garden Club holds once a month meetings from September through May. Each continued on page 19 >>

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Community Event

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meeting has a guest speaker, and topics vary from how to do container gardening, to creating a butterfly garden, beekeeping, how to create yard art, and more. The Garden Club also goes on field trips occasionally. Recent trips include the botanical gardens in Dallas, various nurseries in San Antonio, and the rose gardens in Brenham. Dues are reasonable, at only $15 per year.

Examples of the Garden Club’s efforts to beautify

the community can be seen at the Sunken Garden in San Gabriel Park. This location is used for Easter Sunrise church services, weddings, social events, and observing Arbor Day. Pocket gardens of red poppies at locations around the Square, which add a splash of color to Old Town, are also due to the Garden Club’s efforts.

Everyone should be sure to check out the talented artists who use plants as their medium at the Flower Show. For more information about the Georgetown Garden Club, go to www.georgetowngardenclub.org.

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Event Calendar

Dale’s Essenhaus 3900 FM 972, Walburg, 512-819-9175 www.dales-essenhaus.com Fridays & Saturdays 7–11pm.

All Live Music in the Biergarten. No cover.

APR 5 Dirty ’58s APR 11 Steve Raby & True Grit

LIVE Music

APR 12 Chris Manning & the Southbound Drifters APR 18 Pure Country

APR 26 Robyn & Stealin’

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 & Fridays, 8–12pm, Saturdays, 9pm–1am Check website for cover charges and event pricing.

APR 3 Swamp Sauce APR 4 Sugar Bomb APR 5 Radiostar, starts at 8:30pm, (outside stage) APR 6 Benefit for Rescue Warriors Howlin’ Water & Rhythm Pistol, starts 2pm APR 10 Bad Self APR 11 Jason Boland & The Stranglers, starts at 8pm (outside stage)

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APR 26 Cats & the Canary

Rattlesnake Inn 6060 Texas Hwy, 254-793-943 www.therattlesnakeinn.com Live Music Fridays & Saturdays, 9pm,

Roots Bistro

APR 19 Gabriel River Band, 6–11pm APR 25 Bubba & the Boys

APR 19 Cats & the Canary APR 25 Masumi & the Gentlemen w/Rich Harney

118 W. 8th St., 512-863-7080 Thursday, Fridays, & Saturdays, 7–9pm, unless indicated Tuesdays Karaoke 7-10pm Wednesdays Open mic 7-10pm

APR 12 Lee Person APR 13 1st Annual Crawfish Boil featuring Jean Pierre & the Zydecco Angels, 2–8pm (outside stage)

APR 3 Rachel Lauren

APR 17 Matt Cline

APR 4 Buddy Boy

APR 18 Fusion

APR 5 3rd in Line

APR 19 Stooch

APR 10 Stepsons

APR 24 One Resistance, 7–10:30pm

APR 11 Xander Ortiz

APR 25 Texas Players

APR 17 Chris & Karen

APR 26 Triple Play

APR 18 John Mizell

Monument Cafe Biergarten 500 S. Austin Avenue, 512-240-4715 www.themonumentcafe.com Every Friday & Saturday, 7:00pm– 10:00pm, No Cover.

APR 4 Danny Levin Trio w/ Alice Spencer & Dick Gimble APR 5 Luke Hill & the Hot Pursuits APR 11 Jecker Brothers APR 12 Jecker Brothers APR 18 Erik Hokkanen

APR 12 Vocal Edge Studios

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APR 19 Jake & Jean APR 24 Whiskey & Honey APR 25 Zachary Cleveland APR 26 Double Bind

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* Times TBD The Walburg German Restaurant 377 FM 972, Walburg 512-863-8440, www.walburgrestaurant.com Every Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm – The Walburg Boys (Check website for alternate listings)

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CITY & COUNTY OFFICIALS Georgetown Mayor George Garver 113 E. 8Th St 512-930-3652 government.georgetown. org Georgetown City Manager Paul E. Brandenburg 113 E. 8th St 512-930-3652 georgetown.org Georgetown Chief of Police Wayne Nero 809 Martin Luther King Jr. 512-930-2500 pd.georgetown.org Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan 3600 DB Woods Rd. 512-930-3473 fire.georgetown.org Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson 508 Rock St 512-943-1300 wilco.org

IMPORTANT LOCATIONS Chamber of Commerce 100 Stadium Dr 512-863-3535 georgetownchamber.org Georgetown Convention & Visitor Bureau 101 W. 7th St 512-930-3545 visit.georgetown.org Driver’s License Office Tx Dept. of Public Safety 515 S. Pine St 512-863-5816 txdps.state.tx.us/ driverlicense Georgetown Public Library 402 N. 8th St 512-930-3551 library.georgetown.org

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U.S. Post Office 2300 Scenic Dr 800-275-8777 usps.com Williamson Co. Tax Assessor’s Office 904 S. Main St wilco.org Administration 512-943-1601 Motor Vehicles 512-943-1602 Property Tax 512-943-1603 Voter’s Registration 301 S.E. Inner Loop, Ste 104 512-943-1630 wilco.org Williamson County Courts at Law 405 MLK St 512-943-1100 williamsoncountycourthouse.com Georgetown Animal Shelter 110 W. L. Walden Dr 512-930-3592 pets.georgetown.org Williamson County Animal Shelter 1855 S.E. Innerloop 512-943-3322 pets.wilco.org/

UTILITIES Electric Georgetown Utilities 300 Industrial Ave 512-930-3640 gus.georgetown.org Pedernales Electric Co-op 888-554-4732 pec.coop

Water/Sewer City of Georgetown Utilities 300 Industrial Ave 512-930-3640 gus.georgetown.org

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Gas Atmos Energy 888-286-6700 atmosenergy.com Pinnacle Propane 6504 W. State Hwy 29 512-863-8998 pinnpropane.com

Telephone/ Internet/ Television Direct TV 888-777-2454 directv.com Dish Network 800-823-4929 dish.com Suddenlink 111 N. College St. 888-822-5151 suddenlink.com Verizon 800-837-4966 verizon.com WildBlue 800-637-8571 wirelesssatellite internet.org

Garbage Texas Disposal System (Georgetown) texasdisposalsystem.com 512-930-1715 Williamson Co. Landfill 600 Landfill Rd, Hutto 512-846-2756 williamsoncountylandfill. wm.com

SCHOOLS Georgetown Independent School District 603 Lakeway Dr 512-943-5000 georgetownisd.org Southwestern University 1001 E. University Ave. 512-863-6511 southwestern.edu

Healthcare Directory

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APR 24–25 Dance Repertory Theatre, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University, 7:30–8:30pm. Featuring the work of the Southwestern Dance program and its choreographers. This production celebrates the enduring power of movement in visual and kinetic revelry. Experience a mosaic of vivid and imaginative dance works in varied styles.

MUSIC APR 10 Faculty Recital with Kyle Koronka, trumpet and Kiyoshi Tamagawa, piano, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University, 7–8pm. The program includes works

by Kent Kennan, Gustav Mahler, Joseph Turrin, and Eric Ewazen. This event is free and open to the public.

APR 12 Southwestern University Orchestra, Alma Thomas Theater, 7–8pm, Southwestern University. Dr. Lois Ferrari will conduct the Orchestra, as they perform pieces from Franz Schubert, Johannes Brahms, and an original piece by Southwestern University student Jeffrey McKenzie ‘14. This performance is free and open to the public, no reservation required. For more information call 512-863-1504.

APRIL 14 Guest Recital: Central Texas Civic Trombone Choir, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University, 7–8:pm. The program will include Suite by Flor Peeters, Scherzo by John Cheetham, Laudi alla Vergine Maria by Guiseppe Verdi, Adoramus te Christi by Quirino Gasparini, Points by Michael Davis, and a newly commissioned piece for the ensemble by David Wilborn. Free and open to the public.

MAY 1 Southwestern University Jazz Band, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University, 7–8pm.

The SU Jazz Band will perform with

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special guest saxophonist, Daniel Silva. Free and open to the public.

MAY 4 Classic Chamber Music Series, Georgetown Public Library, Hewlett Room, 402 West 8th St., 4pm, Tickets: $25, Students $10.

Under the direction of Toby Blumenthal featuring Rebecca Ansel, violin, Hai Zheng-Olefsky, cello. Tickets for each concert available at the door.

For more information see www. gsstx.org.

THEATRE APR 11–MAY 4 Moon Over Buffalo, Palace Theatre, Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 p.m. and Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in Buffalo in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac and Noel Coward’s Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom: Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee.

APR 13 Southwestern University Opera Theatre, Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University, 3–5:30pm. A performance of “Cosi fan tutte” by Mozart. This event is free and open to the public.

VISUAL ARTS MAR 21–APR 27 Benini Night Works Exhibit, Georgetown Art Center, 816 South Main St. Georgetown Art Center presents the debut exhibition of the Benini Night Works of 2013 and 2014. This is Benini’s 163rd exhibition. Most of the paintings are seen for the first time in a public venue. For more information www.georgetownartworks.org.

APR 2–MAY 27 Healing Arts Gallery, St. David’s Hospital/Georgetown, free. Photographers Holly Moore and Wes Odell are hosting a two-person photography exhibit. The Gallery is open 7 days 24 hours per day.

APR 5–6 Workshop: Portrait Painting – Exploring the Intensity of Color in the Portrait, Georgetown Art Center, 816 South Main St., Sat. 10am–1pm & 2–5pm, Sun. 1–5pm, Member $180, Non-Members $195.

In this class, students will improve upon their overall approach to painting portraits with an emphasis on rich, harmonious color. This class is designed for all levels of painters who have life drawing experience.

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Biz Spotlight

An Old Door Opens to

Something New Former Wonderful Things location is now home to The Screen Door, which also sells a wide variety of gifts, clothing and specialty foods.

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By Alexandria Zertuche

his past September, Marta Schrader opened The Screen Door in the space previously occupied by Wonderful Things on Austin Ave in Georgetown.

The move was a serendipitous one— Wonderful Things owner Sharon

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McKinnon was closing her shop, and Marta was at a turning point with the store she owned in Weimar, Texas. Marta explains, “I had really grown that shop as big as it could go in that location, and I was trying to decide whether to close it altogether

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when I received a God Wink and found the opportunity to open a store in Georgetown—specifically at the former Wonderful Things location.”

Marta says the reception by the people of Georgetown to her store has been fabulous and she loves how those in her new community work so hard to maintain the quaint feel of a small town, while providing so many “big-town” amenities. “Sharon has also been very supportive,” Marta says of the former occupant, “and she has expressed that she is pleased with what is happening at The Screen Door. She stops in sometimes, and it really feels like she has passed the torch to us here.”

Keeping the flame burning doesn’t mean that The Screen Door is a carbon copy of Wonderful Things—although regulars will find enough familiar items and styles to

keep them happy. “Even though it’s a little different from what was here, the customers love it!” says Marta.

The Screen Door offers products

by Brighton Jewelry, JON HART, Waxing Poetic, handmade Italian pottery by Vietri, and many others.

The shop also sells comfy clothing, including spirit jerseys, and footwear, home decor, garden products, specialty foods, and baby items.

The Screen Door also offers Vera Bradley products, which have grown significantly in popularity in Marta’s seven years of experience with the handbag line. Marta explains that the surge in demand for Vera Bradley in Texas comes in part from their product design. “These bags are lightweight and easy to carry, they are very well organized, they always have a new pattern on the horizon, and most of the

bags are machine washable. They are fun and frilly, but immensely practical.”

The Screen Door holds a number of special events and trunk shows that include contests and product giveaways. For more information about the store drop by in person at 1003 S. Austin Avenue, or visit online at www.facebook.com/ thescreendoorgeorgetown or www. thescreendoor.com. Marta and company will be glad to give you their personal attention!

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BON APPÉTIT CLIP AND KEEP RECIPE CARDS

This Greek-style spinach and feta pie wrapped in light, flaky phyllo dough is made truly special by an abundance of fresh herbs, including dill.

Spanakopita

Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit

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Apple pie is great, but if you’re looking for a different allAmerican dessert with a bit of bite and kick to it, you can’t beat Key Lime Pie.

Key Lime Pie

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Roasting vegetables sweetens them while balsamic vinegar and maple syrup heighten that effect.

Both kids and adults will love this side dish.

This rack of lamb makes for an impressive entree, but the preparation is relatively simple.

It’s perfect for a special dinner.

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Sweet Oven Roasted Vegetables

GarlicCrusted Roast Rack of Lamb

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Bake until golden brown on top, about 30-50 minutes.

Brush the top of a sheet of phyllo dough with olive oil and place it on the spinach. Repeat until you have six layers.

Place the spinach mixture on top of the phyllo dough.

with olive oil and place it in the pan. Cut the phyllo dough to fit the pan, reserving pieces to make extra layers between the top and bottom layers.

Roast the lamb at 450° in the upper third of the oven for 15 minutes. Turn the racks and roast for 10 minutes longer for

In a food processor, combine the garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.

Process until the garlic is finely chopped. Season the lamb racks with salt and pepper and rub the garlic-rosemary oil all over them.

Set the racks fat side up on a large rimmed baking sheet and let stand for 1 hour.

1 head of garlic, cloves peeled 1/4 cup rosemary leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 racks of lamb, frenched (2 lbs.)

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Serve immediately, with homemade mint jelly if desired.

While the roast is resting, use a metal spatula to scrape up the drippings in the roasting pan. Use the drippings to make a gravy, or use just the drippings themselves to serve with the lamb. Carve the racks in between the rib bones and transfer to plates.

medium-rare meat. Transfer the racks to a carving board, stand them upright, and let rest for 10 minutes.

Garlic-Crusted Roast Rack of Lamb

Brush the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking pan with olive oil. Brush the top of a sheet of phyllo dough

Mix the spinach, feta, dill, parsley, green onions, eggs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Preheat oven to 350°.

2 lbs. spinach, steamed, squeezed, drained and chopped 1 cup feta, crumbled 1/4 cup dill, chopped 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup green onions, sliced 3 eggs, lightly beaten Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 12 sheets phyllo dough

Spanakopita

Serve with whipped cream.

Pour the lime filling into the cooled crust and bake for 15 minutes, or until the center sets but still wiggles when shaken. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least three hours until well chilled.

Whisk the egg yolks and lime zest together in a bowl until tinted light green. Beat in milk, then juice, and set aside at room temperature until it thickens.

crust is light brown. Cool to room temperature.

5 cups of assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, or Yukon Gold potatoes 2 cups of winter squash, such as acorn squash or butternut squash 2 cup zucchini squash 1 sweet yellow or red onion, quartered and divided 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp. maple syrup Salt and pepper, to taste

Spread vegetables on a parchment paper lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

Cut up the root vegetables and squash into approximately equally sized pieces. Put vegetables and onion in a large bowl. Add olive oil, herbs, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup to the bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat all the vegetables.

Preheat oven to 425°.

Sweet Oven Roasted Vegetables

Process the graham crackers in a food processor. Add sugar and butter, then pulse until well blended. Pour this mixture into a 9-inch pie pan and press over the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake on the center rack for about 15 minutes, or until the

Preheat oven to 325°.

1/2 cup fresh lime juice 4 tsp. grated lime zest 4 egg yolks 1 can sweetened condensed milk 11 graham crackers 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 5 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Whipped cream

Key Lime Pie

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Biz Spotlight

Focusing on

What’s Important Dr. Grace Salone of Texas State Optical of Georgetown has the expertise to treat patients from infancy to seniority.

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By Marcia Noyes

rom the fifth grade on, Dr. Grace Salone of Texas State Optical of Georgetown wore glasses, switching to contact lenses in her teens. “I knew I always wanted to be in the health field, but that early experience with glasses and later watching my father deal with macular degeneration is what ultimately led me into optometry,” says Dr. Salone.

“I love caring for eyes because it is a medical profession, but also has a fashionable side, too.”

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Dr. Salone received her Doctor of Optometry Degree at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, then completed a post-doctorate clinical residency at the SUNY State College of Optometry, with an emphasis in Pediatrics.

As the only optometrist in Georgetown trained to do InfantSEE® exams, Dr. Salone has seen first-hand how important it is to have a child’s eyes examined by a professional between the ages of

six and 12 months. “The InfantSEE program offers a one-time, no cost eye assessment for infants who are at least six months of age; that’s when eyesight becomes stable,” explains Dr. Salone.

Eighty percent of learning is visual, so poor vision can affect crawling, walking, and motor skills at a critical time in life. “That’s why the American Optometric Association encourages parents to include a trip to the optometrist in the list of wellbaby check ups,” says Dr. Salone, who sees vision care as an integral part of infant wellness.

However, Dr. Salone also has expertise with the eyes of youngsters, teens, adults, and the elderly. “Our life expectancy is much higher than it used to be, and that has led to a greater number of people with cataracts and diabetic-related eye problems,” says Dr. Salone. With these serious eye conditions popping up more often, having a skilled optometrist trained to detect them is vital.

During residency, Dr. Salone trained with glaucoma and retinal specialists, as well as cataract and laser vision surgeons. This training equipped her to handle most any eye condition that a family might encounter.

“Optometry is an exciting field right now. New digital lenses can vastly improve sight to the point

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of high definition. This technology enables much clearer vision for most people,” says Dr. Salone. “I also like the contact lens developments that mean more people can free themselves from wearing glasses all of the time.”

As part of Dr. Salone’s commitment to the community, TSO

will be holding a Children’s Vision Day on April 19 from 9am–5pm.

Parents with children six months to eight years old are invited to bring them in for free eye exams. There will be refreshments and music throughout the day and special offers on children’s frame selections.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

For a practitioner who can treat the entire family’s eyecare, be sure to stop by TSO of Georgetown at 1102 S Austin Avenue, call 512-2405862, or visit their website at www.

TSOGeorgetown.com.

Open House Sa turdays 9:30 a.m.– 11 a.m.

Saturday, April 26 Hosted by: EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

• FREE eye exams for children 6 months – 8 years • Refreshments, music, frames and fun!

• Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome

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Summer Camp Directory

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GIRL’S GOLF BOY’S BASEBALL APR 4 Manor HS, 7pm APR 8 Elgin HS, 7pm APR 11 @ Elgin, 5pm APR 15 Cedar Creek HS, 7pm

Georgetown Lacrosse (Combined EVHS/GHS Team)

APR 15 –16 @ Region 3–4 A Championship, River Ridge Golf Course GIRL’S SOFTBALL APR 5 @ Georgetown HS, 12pm APR 8 Manor HS, 6pm APR 11 @ Elgin HS, 6:00pm

APR 4 @ Cedar Creek HS, 7pm APR 8 @ Hutto HS, 7pm APR 11 Hutto HS, 7pm APR 15 Connally HS, 7pm

MEN’S BASEBALL APR 4 @ Austin College, 6pm APR 5 @ Austin College, 1pm, 3pm APR 8 Hardin-Simmons, 6pm APR 11 @ Emory, 1pm APR 12 @ Emory, 12pm APR 13 @ Emory, 11a APR 15 @ Hardin-Simmons, 6pm APR 18 University of Dallas, 6pm APR 19 University of Dallas, 1pm, 3pm

TRACK & FIELD APR 9–10 HS District @ EVHS APR 16 @ Area Meet, Bastrop MAY 9 @ State Meet, Austin

APR 3 @ Rouse, Vista Ridge Stadium, 6:30pm APR 8 Round Rock @ EVHS Stadium, 8pm APR 14 Regents School of Austin @ EVHS Stadium, 7:30pm

APR 3 @ Rouse, Vista Ridge Stadium, 8:30pm APR 8 Round Rock White JV@ EV HS Stadium, 6pm APR 14 @ Regents School of Austin, 7:00pm

APR 17 @ Connally HS, 7pm APR 22 @ Bastrop HS, 7pm APR 25 Bastrop HS, 7pm

APR 15 @ Connally HS, 5:15pm APR 18 Bastrop HS, 5:15pm

APR 15–16 HS Girls Golf Region 3 - 4 A Championship, River Ridge Golf Course GIRL’S SOFTBALL APR 5 East View HS, 12pm APR 8 @ Cedar Creek HS, 5:15pm APR 11 Hutto HS, 5:15pm

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APR 7–8 District Tournament @ EVHS APR 14–16 Regional Tourney @ Willis APR 28–29 State Tourney @ UT-Austin

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MAY 2–4 SCAC Tournament, TBA MAY 15 NCAA III West Regional, TBA MAY 24 NCAA III College World Series, TBA

APR 7–8 @ NCAA III West Region, Georgetown APR 21–22 @ SCAC Championships, Boerne (Tapatio Springs Resort) May 13–18 @ NCAA III Championships, Greensboro, NC (Grandover Resort)

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APR 15 @ Cedar Creek HS, 6pm APR 17 Hutto HS, 6pm

APR 4 @ Franciscan, 3pm APR 6 @ Capital, 11am APR 19 Centenary (LA), 12pm APR 26 SCAC Conference Championship, TBA MEN’S TENNIS APR 5 Texas Lutheran, 10am APR 5 Southwestern Christian, 2pm APR 11 @ Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2pm APR 12 Schreiner, 11am APR 20 Colorado Col., 10am APR 25–26 @ SCAC Championships, San Antonio, TBA TRACK & FIELD APR 11–12 @ UIW Invitational, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio APR 25–26 @ SCAC Championships Trinity University, San Antonio

TENNIS – VARSITY APR 7–8 @ District Tournament, EVHS APR 14–16 @ Regional Tourney, Willis APR 28–29 @ State Tourney, UT-Austin TRACK & FIELD APR 9–10 HS District Track @ East View HS APR 16 @ Area Meet, Bastrop MAY 9 HS Track @ State Meet, Austin

WOMENS LACROSSE APR 4 @ Olivet, 4pm APR 6 @ Albion, 11am APR 11 @ Puget Sound, 6pm APR 13 Loras @ Tacoma, WA, 12pm WOMENS SOFTBALL APR 5 @ University of Dallas, 1pm, 3pm APR 6 @ University of Dallas, 12pm, 2pm APR 12 Austin College, 1pm, 3pm APR 13 Austin College, 12pm, 2pm APR 18 @ Trinity, 1pm, 3pm APR 19 @ Trinity, 12pm, 2pm APR 25 SCAC Conference Tournament, TBA WOMENS TENNIS APR 5 Texas Lutheran, 10am APR 5 Southwestern Christian, 2pm APR 11 @ Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2pm APR 12 Schreiner, 10am APR 20 Colorado Col., 10am APR 25–26 @ SCAC Championships @ San Antonio, TBA

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APR 17 @ Cedar Creek HS, 7pm APR 22 @ Hutto HS, 7pm APR 25 Hutto HS, 7pm

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Community Service

Trail Tamers

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Volunteering with a fun group of individuals can make a difference in the beautification of Georgetown.

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very Tuesday from late October to mid-March, Trail Tamers gather to clear away invasive growth from the Georgetown trail system. Invasive plants are species that can choke out slower growing native species while using more water

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than the native species, and they don’t provide the food source birds and mammals in the area need in order to thrive. Focusing on ligustrum and chinaberry plants, volunteers of all ages gain great satisfaction in watching overgrown areas transform

into beautiful scenic views. Locations change each week while the time remains consistent—1 to 4pm.

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to make a difference. Volunteers come in all ages. Children aged 10 and older are encouraged to participate with close parental supervision. Lead volunteers can quickly train others on invasive and non-invasive foliage. Even the first time volunteer feels great satisfaction when river views are exposed that were once covered by undergrowth.

Currently, the focus is on the Pickett Trail, which stretches from Blue Hole to Chautaqua Park. This is a rough, non-handicapped trail. The goal is to provide nice views for trail-goers and to connect the new sidewalk trail along Scenic Drive to Chautaqua Park.

Heather Brewer McFarling, an Urban Forester working with the forestry department, requires participants to wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, and gloves. She highly recommends long-sleeved shirts as well. Most importantly, everyone needs to stay hydrated by bringing water or electrolyte drinks. All who own tools can bring their own, but there are plenty of tools available for anyone who needs them. Heather emphasizes, “Some areas we work in are really undeveloped. Those areas also bring the most satisfaction when the invasive plants are removed, creating wonderful views.”

Periodically throughout the year, volunteers are also needed for special projects. Helpers may be recruited to spread mulch or for a public tree planting. These volunteers become the first to know about tree sapling giveaways, area classes, and current projects. Volunteers can pick and choose projects that work with their schedules, so helping out is never inconvenient.

Joining the Trail Tamers is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise, and enhance the trails right here in Georgetown. For more information or to volunteer, one should email the City of Georgetown Urban Forester, Heather Brewer McFarling, at heather.brewer@georgetown. org or call (512) 930-6113.

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Entrepreneurs, Southwestern University, F.W. Olin Building, Room 105, 7pm. Several successful and nationally known entrepreneurs will discuss the elements of entrepreneurial success.

APR 9 The Salon at Wildfire, Wildfire Restaurant, 812 S. Austin Ave., 6:30–8pm. Anyone can participate in these topical discussions with leaders in their field. Hosted by The Williamson Museum. Admission is free for the presentation, with refreshments offered

by Wildfire Restaurant pay-as-go before and after the formal presentation.

APR 10 Game Night, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 6:30pm.

Come out for an evening of cooking interesting meats with Jeremy Corn.

Learn how to cook rabbit, goat, quail and more! $30 per person. RSVP by calling 512-240-4715.

APR 11 Marine Corp League Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N. College St., 5–7pm.

For more information visit www.vfw8587.org.

APR 12 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 more.

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

APR 12 Hands on History, Williamson Museum, 716 S. Austin Ave, 10am– 2pm, free. This is a come and go event held monthly at the Museum.

For more information visit at williamsonmuseum.org.

APR 12 Guest Speaker Garden Workshop: Organic Pest Control featuring Neem Oil, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 10:30am. Obie Lansford from RoT will explain the science behind organic gardening and pest control in an accessible way, while still bringing new information and techniques to light for even the most seasoned gardeners.

APR 12 Seasonal Cooking Demo With Jeremy Corn, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 11:30am.

APR 12 SU Native Powwow, Corbin J. Robertson Center, Southwestern Univ., 11am–9pm. A Native American social gathering with singing and dancing. Free and open to the Public APR 12 Second Annual Guns N’ Hoses and Average Joes Dodgeball Tournament, Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave., 3–6pm, $200 per team of 6 players. Come watch first responders having a ball dodging stress while exercising in a social way for a great cause. Help them to continue offering a free running program to at-risk youth. For more information visit http://runfreetexas.org.

APR 13 2nd Annual Chase the Chief, San Gabriel Park,1–5pm, Students $5, Adults $10.Feturing a 5K run, Fun Run, and Tot Trot. Other activities include a obstacle course, fitness fair, GISD School Nurses Fair, and healthy food and snaks. To register go to georgetowncouncilpta.org.

APR 13 Boot Scoot for a Brighter Future, Lone Oak Barn, 1810 N. County Road 122, Round Rock, 4–8pm, $25, $35 with two adult drink tickets, $75 VIP. Enjoy a Silent Auction, BBQ, and a square dance exhibition.

Proceeds benefit Nineveh Ministries of Williamson County which provides mentors and training for at-risk youth.

For more information and tickets visit www.ninevehministries.com.

APR 13 Social Ballroom Dance, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 7–10pm, USA Dance members: $5.00, non members: $9.00. Hosted by USA Dance. Admission includes 45 min.

Salsa lesson @ 7:00. Attire is dressy casual. Smoke & alcohol free. Open to the public. For more info go to www.usadancegeorgetowntexas.org or call 512-863-0680.

APR 19 Children’s Vision Day, Texas State Optical of Georgetown, 1102 Austin Ave., 9am–5pm. Dr. Salone will be offering free eye exams for children 6 months–8 years. There will be refreshments and music throughout the day and specials offers on children’s frame selections. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

APR 19 Hilltop Marketplace, 1525 W. University Ave. (Church of Christ Parking Lot) 9am–4pm. Artist and crafter shopping, Red Queen Bakers Row, Mad Hatter Wonderland (kids play area), live music all day, & food court. For more information visit www.facebook.com/pages/HilltopMarketplace/626613784064858 continued on page 43>>

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Event Calendar

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 go to www.annefrankexhibitgeorgetown.com.

APR 4 First Friday, Georgetown Square, 6–8pm, Free. Get away to downtown Georgetown for an evening of strolling, gallery-hopping, and dining. For more information visit www.thegeorgetownsquare.com or call 512-868-8675.

APR 4 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.

APR 4 First Friday at the Georgetown Art Center, 816 S. Main St., 6–8pm. Please make sure to stop by the Art Center and see the latest exhibit, check-out what’s new in the Gift Shop and have a little snack. For more info visit www.georgetownartworks.org APR 5 Kiwanis Garage Sale, Sun City Social Center Parking Lot, 8am–noon, Free. Come out and purchase miscellaneous items such as household goods, furniture, small appliances, mirrors, pet items, children’s toys, outdoor and landscape items, etc.

Proceeds benefit the children of Williamson County.

APR 5 April in the Garden with Michelle, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Avenue, 10:30 am. This monthly First Saturday series covering the garden “To-Do” list for the month.

APR 5 Fountainwood Observatory Public Viewing, Southwestern University, 8–10:30pm. Fountainwood Viewing Nights are free and open to the public. For more details and schedule visit www.southwestern.edu/offices/ observatory.

APR 6 Knights of Columbus Bingo in Sun City, Sun City Ball Room, 2 Texas Dr., doors open at 5pm, games begin 6pm, $17.00 min. for all 14 games.

Proceeds will benefit Knights of Columbus charities. All are welcome, no children under 7. Sun City residency not a requirement to play. For info call John Bodnar 512-869-7343.

APR 8 Fifteenth Annual Symposium— From Every Voice, Southwestern Univ., 9am. The Symposium will be held in different locations throughout the campus and features oral presentations, poster presentations, exhibitions, panels, and performances. Event is free and open to the public.

APR 9 Shark Tank Without The Bite: A Panel Discussion With Successful

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APR 19 EGGstravaganza, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 11am– 1pm. Bring the Kids out to find Easter Eggs in the Monument Gardens and trade them for spring goodies in the Market.

APR 22 Love For Myanmar: Celebrating Opportunity, Crestview Baptist Church, 2300 Williams Dr., 6:30–8pm, free. Find out more about this organization and enjoy a night of refreshments and fellowship.

APR 23 Arbor Day Celebration, Community Center and Sunken Garden, San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., 10am. This celebration includes invocation, colors, songs, history, memorial tree plantings, Mayor’s proclamation and benediction.

APR 23 Georgetown Garden Club Flower Show, Community Center, San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St., 1–4pm. This annual show features displays of floral designs and horticultural specimens. For more information see the article on page 17 or go visit www.georgetowngardenclub.org.

APR 23 & 24 Sun City Singers Spring Concert “What a Wonderful World”,

Sun City Ballroom, 7pm. The 130-voice choir will perform their Spring Concert.

Reserved seat tickets can be purchased online at www.sctxca.org for $8 or at the Member Services Office, 2 Texas Dr. APR 25 Fish Fry Fundraiser, VFW Post 8587, 1000 N College St., 5–7:30pm.

For more information visit www.vfw8587.org APR 25–27 Red Poppy Festival, Downtown Square. The whole family is sure to have a fun weekend at the Red Poppy Festival. Featuring artisans from across the nation, Open Car Show, Kids Zone, and Live Entertainment. Event admission and the Kids Zone are free. For more information call 800-436-8696 or visit RedPoppyFestival.com.

APR 26 “Backyard Composting” with Michelle, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 10:30am. Learn how to turn your food scraps and yard waste into black gold for your soil.

APR 26 Seasonal Cooking Demo With Jeremy Corn, Monument Market, 500 S. Austin Ave., 11:30am.

APR 26 “Senior, Senior Prom” in Sun City, Sun City Ballroom, 2 Texas Dr., 7–10pm, adults $15. A prom recre-

ation with Doc and the Cruisers Band playing 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music.

All ladies will have a chance to enter the drawing for “Queen of the Prom”.

APR 27 Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Day of Remembrance, Commemoration, Georgetown Public Library, Hewlett Room (2nd floor), 2–4pm. You are invited to a presentation by Hannah Davidson Pankowsky, a Holocaust survivor. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

MAY 2–3 GHS Georgettes Annual Spring Spectacular, Klett Center for the Performing Arts, Georgetown High School, 7–8pm, adults $8, students & seniors $5. Come see the Georgettes Dance/Drill Team perform. For additional information contact Nikki Young at youngn@georgetownisd.org or 512-943-5100 ext. 7387.

MAY 4 Vets for Vets Benefit, Roots Bistro, 118 W. 8th St., 12:30–7pm.

Texas Hill Country Vet-A-Palooza, 6 bands. All you can eat Low Country Boil, great craft beers, Silent Auction and more. For more information visit http://rootsbistrogtx.com.

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BUSINESS UPDATES Now Open Russell Wenzel recently opened RWM Electric. Offering residential, commercial, re-model work and telecommunications installs, this Master-certified electrician can be reached at 512-508-5936.

Twin brothers Russell and Rex Clawson Pool Chem Plus at 4402 Williams Drive #100. In addition to pool chemicals and cleaning supplies, the store also offers repair and cleaning services. Call 512547-4002 or go to www.poolchemplus. com.

Owner Keith Stamper opened Pro Motion Auto Repair in January at 2200 S. Church St. The shop offers automotible repair and welding services. For more information call 512-863-2827.

Michael Zernial recently opened Matchstick Studios, which offers professional web design, logo creation, marketing, photography, and video services at freelance rates. Call (512) 925-8477 or visit www.

GoMatchstick.com for more details.

Texas Art of Massage opened its doors its doors on March 1 at 1915 S. Austin Ave #104. Owner Kellie Fuller offers 17 of experience to the Georgetown community, specializing in reducing chronic stress and deep muscular tension.

For more information call 512-8645694 or book you massage online at Texasartofmassage.massagetherapy.com.

Allison Dickmann opened up a new State Farm Insurance agency at 4402 Williams Drive #105. Her office is located behind the Whataburger off Williams and DB Wood., 512-868-1088

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Michelle Marshall, financial advisor, has opened up a new Edward Jones office in Georgetown. It is located next to the First State Bank of Central Texas on San Gabriel Village Blvd. For more information call 512-930-7062.

Camille and Richard Sweezy, owners of Camille’s Unique Apparel have opened a second store across the square called Camille’s on Main. Located at 711 Main, the store will offer new brands and products of the same style as in their original store with the addition as well of shoes.

Georgetown Paintball, a 12-acre paintball course consisting of dense woods and also rocky terrain, recently opened. Located at 1001 Bonnet, owners Trevor and Robin Eissler held a ribbon cutting for the course in early March. For more information call 512-966-66930.

Autumn Leaves, a new assisted living and memory care facility that will be located at 3600 Williams Drive, held a ground breaking ceremony in late March. The facility is owned by the LaSalle Group, Inc., which operates such facilities nationwide. For more information call 888-662-8886.

Rock Springs, a new mental health hospital in Georgetown, held a ribbon cutting and open house in late February to celebrate being the first inpatient psyciatric care facility in the county. The facility provides group and individual counseling programs, treatment for addictions, and psychological stabilization services, and will also work with active duty military personnel. For more information call 512-819-9400.

Owners Kevin and Rachel Cummins opened Sweet Lemon Inn in mid March.

Located at 812 South Church Street, the Inn is only a few blocks from downtown.

The owners plan on opening up a cafe in the bottom story of the house in the future.

For more information, call 512-270-0812 Little Tim’s Barbershop opened in late January at The Co-Op at 308 W. 8th St. Owner Tim Frederick offers clipper, clipper over comb, shear cuts with a shaved neck if preferred, and straight edge hot towel shaves. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 281-686-0970 or follow Little Tim’s on Facebook and Twitter.

Anatolia Home Decor and Design opened at 4410 Williams Drive #105 at the end of February. Owner Darlene Rabideau says the store features home furnishings and accessoreis and also offers interior design services. for more information call 512-943-8728.

Moved Georgetown Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics relocated in early March from 4402 Williams Drive, Ste. 106 to their newly constructed building at 4507 Williams Drive, behind Wells Fargo.

They invite current and prospective patients to come by and visit the new facility. For more info call 512-869-4100 or visit their website at GtownKids.com.

Closed Kiss My Beads closed their doors at 4410 Williams Drive #106.

For Mayor, City of Georgetown

Mickie and Dale Ross

Proudly Endorsed by GPOA Professional Experience & Education • Owner L. Dale Ross CPA, Georgetown, Texas • 30+ years - Management Experience • Houston Baptist University • MBA - Accounting • BS - Management & Political Science • Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Prior City of Georgetown Service • Mayor Pro-Tem • City Council Member • Vice-President, Economic Development Corp • Vice-President, Transportation Enhancement Corp • Chairman, General Government & Finance Subcommittee • Zoning Board of Adjustment • Chairman, Downtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

Memberships • Georgetown Chamber of Commerce • Downtown Georgetown Association • Georgetown Heritage Society • Sun City Kiwanis

Community Service • Treasurer, Georgetown Symphony Society • Past President / Treasurer, Williamson Museum

“I proudly endorse Dale Ross, CPA to be Georgetown's mayor. Voters need to know that Dale is the obvious choice to lead our city. Over the last decade, I have watched Dale build a successful CPA practice in Georgetown. I also have watched him serve our community on the city council and on many city and non-profit boards. His combination of leadership, practical experience, community service, and business acumen make Dale the only candidate in this race truly qualified to serve as our mayor.”

Jimmy Jacobs - Long-time resident of Georgetown, local builder and philanthropist

Early Voting April 28 - May 6

Election Day is Saturday, May 10

For early and election day voting locations go to www.wilco.org/elections

Questions? Comments? Contact Dale • Dale@DaleRossforMayor.com 512-876-0063 • www.DaleRossforMayor.com

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