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🎪 Treasure of the Hills Senior Expo | Cedar Park Recreation Center | Cedar Park | 10/03 | More
Meet local service providers, explore helpful resources and enjoy live community-band music.
🏥 Medicare Made Easy | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 10/03 | More
Stop by with your Medicare questions and get one-on-one guidance from a local Medicare expert.
🐴 Bluebonnet Horse Expo | Williamson County Expo Center | Taylor | 10/03 | More
Watch horsemanship demonstrations, browse vendors and meet rescued horses seeking permanent homes.
🎨 Leander ArtFest | Lakewood Park Sculpture Trail | Leander | 10/03 | More
Explore artist booths, live entertainment and public sculptures beside scenic Lakewood Park.
🌿 Fall Native Plant Sale | Southwest Williamson County Regional Park | Leander | 10/03 | More
Shop locally grown Texas native plants and get help from knowledgeable volunteers choosing the right plants for your yard.
🛍️ Round Rock Market Days | Downtown Round Rock | Round Rock | 10/03 | More
Browse local crafts, food, gifts and handmade finds throughout downtown Round Rock.
🥗 Lunch and Learn: Medicare | Carver Center for Families | Georgetown | 10/06 | More
Compare Medicare options, coverage and eligibility while enjoying lunch with fellow attendees.
🤝 Round Rock National Night Out | Participating Neighborhoods | Round Rock | 10/06 | More
Visit with neighbors, police officers and emergency responders during local community gatherings.
🪕 Cedar Park Ukulele Club | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 10/06 | More
Bring your ukulele and play familiar tunes with musicians of every experience level.
🧠 Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group | Online via Zoom | Williamson County | 10/07 | More
Find encouragement, useful tools and understanding among others experiencing early memory changes.
🎧 Audiobook Walking Club | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 10/07 | More
Listen to your audiobook while enjoying a casual group walk around the library.
🎃 St. Richard’s Charity Pumpkin Patch Opens | St. Richard’s Episcopal Church | Round Rock | 10/08 | More
Browse pumpkins, take seasonal photos and support local charitable organizations.
🔭 Monthly Stargazing at Hutto Lake Park | Hutto Lake Park | Hutto | 10/09 | More
Look through telescopes and explore the October sky during this free star party.
🤝 A little help can make home feel easier
There often comes a point when a ride to an appointment, help with groceries or another set of hands around the house can make a big difference in staying comfortable and independent at home.
Seniors Helping Seniors East Wilco Texas provides nonmedical in-home support and pairs older adults with mature caregivers who understand the everyday challenges that can come with aging. The local office serves Georgetown, northeast Round Rock, Hutto, Taylor, Jarrell, Thrall, Coupland, Granger, Bartlett and surrounding rural communities.
Support can include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, transportation, personal care, respite care and dementia support. Families start with an in-home visit so the team can learn about the client’s needs, personality and routine before finding a caregiver match.
It can also be a meaningful opportunity for caregivers. Mature adults can choose flexible hours, earn extra income and build real connections while helping someone in their community stay independent at home.
📍 551 S. IH 35, Floor 3, #317, Round Rock, TX 78664
📞 512-270-9285
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☕ Breakfast, lunch and purpose in Georgetown
905 N. Church Street, Georgetown
BiG Café in Georgetown serves breakfast and lunch with a little more behind every order. Part of Brookwood in Georgetown, the café gives adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities hands-on work experience while building skills and confidence.
Stop in for all-day breakfast, with options like breakfast tacos, croissant sandwiches and sweet potato crust quiche. Lunch includes favorites like grilled cheese, fresh salads and soup-and-salad combinations.
And definitely save room for something sweet. Cookies, pastries and dark chocolate quinoa cake are among the options, and every purchase helps support BiG’s vocational programs and mission in the community.
Got a favorite spot you think more people should know about?
Reply and tell us the name, your go-to order, and why you love it!
🎂 Happy Birthday, Gary!
Please join us in wishing Georgetown neighbor Gary Pinkston a very happy birthday on October 6!
Gary, we hope your special day is filled with good company, plenty of smiles and everything you enjoy most. Happy birthday from all of us at WilCo Seniors! 🎉
🚗 A New East-West Route Is Open in Round Rock
The Old Settlers Boulevard extension between North Red Bud Lane and County Road 110 is now complete, giving drivers another east-west connection through northeast Round Rock and helping improve mobility in the growing area.
The project also adds a shared-use path, sidewalk, traffic signal and crosswalk, making the corridor easier to navigate on foot or by bicycle.
📷 Hutto Ends Its License Plate Camera Program
Hutto City Council has voted to cancel the city’s contract for 10 automatic license plate reader cameras, citing community concerns about privacy, data collection and possible misuse. The cameras had already been turned off in August.
The decision also blocks the city from replacing them with similar license plate reader technology from another company. Separate closed-loop cameras used in places such as city parks will remain.
🎨 WilCo Art Guild Celebrates 50 Creative Years
The Williamson County Art Guild is celebrating five decades of supporting local artists and bringing art education, exhibitions and community programs to the county. Founded in 1976, the volunteer-run organization welcomes both experienced artists and neighbors who simply enjoy discovering local work.
The anniversary celebration continues this fall, including the upcoming Legacy Show at the Rock Street Gallery and Georgetown Public Library. You can also visit the guild’s gallery at 708 S. Rock Street in Georgetown to see rotating exhibits by local artists.
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