🧶 A Georgetown shop filled with handmade local finds

Late August energy is always a funny mix of holding onto summer and quietly looking forward to cooler days. We are right in that window where the afternoons still pack a punch, but the calendar is packed with fresh reasons to get out of the house.

From quiet craft nights at the local library to live music on the lawn, there’s plenty happening right in our backyard. Grab a refreshing drink, explore this week's lineup, and choose a place to visit. On the topic of refreshing drinks, don't miss out on trying an invigorating and health-boosting blend of pink water!

🎵 Name That Tune Bingo | Barons Creek Vineyards | Georgetown | 08/20 | More
Identify familiar songs, mark your bingo card and enjoy a friendly evening of music and wine.

🧵 Silver Maker’s Class: Punch-Needle Patches | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 08/21 | More
Adults 55 and older can learn punch-needle embroidery and leave with a colorful handmade patch.

🍂 Adult Come-and-Go Craft: Autumn Leaf Bowls | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 08/22 | More
Make a small autumn leaf bowl during this casual, no-registration craft session for adults.

🫖 Regency Day | The Story Emporium & Bookshop | Hutto | 08/22 | More
Enjoy tea, treats, classic literature and Regency-inspired activities, with costumes welcome but never required.

📚 Books & Brews | Leanderthal Distilling | Leander | 08/22 | More
Discuss Karen Russell’s The Antidote during an easygoing off-site gathering for adult readers.

🎶 Tomzap Live | Agape BBQ | Liberty Hill | 08/22 | More
Hear family-friendly rock spanning familiar favorites from the 1960s through the 1990s.

🎬 Night at the Museum: A Night at the Movies | The Williamson Museum | Georgetown | 08/22 | More
Explore exhibits after hours and follow the clues to solve a movie-themed mystery.

🚙 Vintage VW Night | Top Notch Hutto | Hutto | 08/22 | More
Admire vintage Volkswagens while enjoying live music, classic-car conversation and a bite to eat.

🎩 Magical Grandparents | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 08/24 | More
Learn a few simple magic tricks that can turn your next visit with the grandchildren into something memorable.

✂️ Open Craft Night | Leander Library Annex | Leander | 08/26 | More
Bring a project or use the studio supplies for an unhurried evening of making and conversation.

🎤 Karaoke at The All Good | The All Good | Cedar Park | 08/26 | More
Choose a favorite song or simply enjoy an evening of local singers taking the microphone.

Handcrafts Unlimited has been part of Georgetown’s downtown story since 1983. The all-volunteer nonprofit gives local artists and craftspeople age 50 and older a welcoming place to display and sell their work.

Step inside and you may find quilts, pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass pieces, knitted gifts, greeting cards and seasonal decorations. Because the inventory comes from individual makers, the selection changes often and nearly every shelf carries a local story.

The shop also accepts special orders and can help with certain quilt repairs. You do not need to be an artist to get involved, either. Volunteers help welcome customers, care for the store and keep this longtime Georgetown tradition going.

It is a lovely place to find a thoughtful gift while directly supporting an older Williamson County maker.

📍 104 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626

📞 512-869-1812

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Levant Café & Grill serves halal dishes inspired by the Levant, the eastern Mediterranean region that includes Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. The menu is built around grilled meats, fresh vegetables, spreads, salads and plenty of bold spices.

The Levant shawarma combines beef and lamb with parsley, onion, sumac, tahini and Iraqi amba, a tangy mango sauce. Or build a mezze plate with six sides and salads, including hummus, babaganoush, Lebanese majadara, Syrian moussaka and mixed makaly, a combination of fried cauliflower, eggplant and zucchini.

For something straight from the grill, try the chicken taouk, kofta kebab or shishlik. Finish with baklava, basbusa or rice pudding flavored with rose water.

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Williamson County placed a countywide burn ban into effect on August 18 as dry conditions raised the risk of wildfires. Outdoor burning is restricted, although fires contained in approved enclosures may be permitted under the county’s rules.

Before lighting anything outdoors, check the county’s current status and requirements.

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Round Rock has approved its federal community-development funding plan for 2026–27, with roughly $417,000 set aside for the city’s home-repair program. The money will help qualifying low-to-moderate-income residents with major repairs, including heating and air-conditioning replacements, with assistance capped at $25,000 per home.

The plan also includes $20,000 for Williamson-Burnet Counties Meals on Wheels, expected to help provide meal deliveries to about 100 seniors.

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Tree maintenance is continuing around the Bell District, including Bell Park, the library grounds and sections along Bell Boulevard. Some walking paths may close temporarily while crews complete the work.

Watch for cones and barriers if you are visiting the district through early September.

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