Georgetown Impacts — August 2007
Georgetown Impacts — August 2007
Tuesday, 07 August 2007
1. Auto service with ethics
Full-service repair and maintenance garage Christian Brothers Automotive-Georgetown opened a new store last month at 3723 Williams Drive, Bldg 1. To celebrate, customers can receive an oil change (up to 5 quarts) for $14.95 plus tax. For more information, call 863-3400.
2. Buon appetito
Owner Mike Thibodeaux opened the fifth Craig O’s Pizza and Pastaria early last month in Wolf Ranch Town Center, 1015 W. University Ave., Ste. 420. The restaurant specializes in New York-Italian, homestyle cooking and brick-oven pizza. For more information, call 869-7499 or visit www.craigosgeorgetown.com.
Fill the Bus campaign
The Georgetown Area Junior Forum, The Caring Place and Georgetown ISD are leading efforts to collect school supplies for Georgetown students. Donations may be dropped off Aug. 17-19 at Wolf Ranch, H-E-B at IH 35, H-E-B on Williams Drive and Wal-Mart. There will be a school bus in each parking lot. For more information, e-mail gajf_fundraising@yahoo.com or call 658-7658.
3. Downtown dining
In June Ralph Acquaro and Lou Ann Leavitt took over ownership of the popular downtown eatery Down the Alley Bistro, located at 118 W. Eighth St., Ste. 101. They have revised the menu and expanded seating in the upstairs balcony. The restaurant offers a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches, quiche, pizza and desserts. For more information, call 863-7080.
Teachers receive $40K in grants
Last month A+ Education Foundation announced the winners of its third annual educator grant program, with grants totaling nearly $40,000. These funds help cover the cost of programs and training to improve classrooms. Georgetown winners include Lorraine D. Bonsall and Tamara L. Smith of Williams Elementary, Claudia Doerfler of Ford Elementary and Margaret E. Vargo of G. W. Carver Elementary. Dana B. Allamon of Hutto High School also received a grant. For more information, visit www.aplusfcu.org.
4. Fire safety
Texas law firm Wayne Wright Lawyers recently donated 5,000 new smoke alarms to the Georgetown and Taylor fire departments for distribution. As a result, residents who do not have smoke alarms in their homes can request them and have them installed at no cost. For more information, call your local fire department. The Georgetown Fire Department also invites the community to an open house at the new Fire Station 1 on Aug. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. The station is located at 301 Industrial Ave. Call 930-3473 for more information.
5. Taking care of business
FedEx Kinko’s opened June 25 in Wolf Ranch Town Center and celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The new store, located at 1013 W. University Ave., offers a variety of printing and shipping services. For more information, visit www.fedex.com or call 868-5934.
6. Courthouse gets a facelift
Festivities will take place on Sept. 8, beginning at 11 a.m., in honor of the rededication of the Williamson County Courthouse. Attendees can enjoy music, speeches, cake and a dove release as well as a tour of the recently renovated facility. For more information, visit www.wilcogov.org.
7. Exploring our ancestry
Last month the Williamson County Historical Museum unveiled its newest exhibit. Open indefinitely, “Uncovering the Past” focuses on the county’s earliest human inhabitants and how they lived. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday or anytime by appointment. For more information, call 943-1670 or visit www.wchm-tx.org.
8. Fallen Heroes Ceremony
In 2002, Sergeant First Class Nathan R. Chapman became the first American soldier killed in action in the War on Terror. Even after being mortally wounded, SFC Chapman returned fire and is credited with saving the lives of his comrades. The Nathan Chapman Memorial Fundraiser is September 10-11 benefiting families of Central Texas men and women who have given their lives in service to our country. Sept 10, 3 p.m. – Fallen Heroes Ceremony at Williamson County Justice Center Fourth Street and Forest Street. Dinner, golf tournament, and sponsorships available. For more information, 888-599-6660 or www.nathanchapmanfund.org.
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