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Happy Thursday, Wilco Seniors!
As we wrap up another week, it’s always great to see how much support our local communities offer one another. From neighborhood blood drives and emergency prep fairs to weekly morning coffee for veterans, there are so many people working to keep WilCo strong and connected.
Take a look at what is coming up over the next week, grab a fresh cup of coffee, and see what is happening near you. As always, feel free to hit reply and share your favorite local tips with us!
🏡 The Future of Senior Living: Understanding Full Life Care | Touchmark at Georgetown | Georgetown | 09/03 | More
Learn how full life care combines independent living, future support and long-term planning.
🛍️ Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale | Downtown Georgetown Square | Georgetown | 09/04-09/06 | More
Shop holiday specials, unique finds and end-of-summer bargains around the Square.
🎶 Us and Her Live | The Fieldhouse at The Crossover | Cedar Park | 09/04 | More
Enjoy free classic rock, modern country and pop favorites, plus food trucks.
🚨 Emergency Preparedness Fair | Hisle Elementary School | Leander | 09/05 | More
Meet public safety teams, see emergency equipment and learn how to prepare your household.
🪴 Taylor Market Days: Back to Outdoors | Old Taylor High | Taylor | 09/05 | More
Browse vintage pieces, handmade goods and local artisan finds outdoors.
🛒 September Round Rock Market Days | Prete Plaza | Round Rock | 09/05 | More
Shop handmade gifts, home décor, clothing, food and other local finds.
🌺 Tiki Day | The Fieldhouse at The Crossover | Cedar Park | 09/05 | More
Enjoy tropical drink specials and free live music, including a Bob Seger tribute.
🎷 Labor Day Jazz All White Affair | Centennial Plaza Amphitheater | Round Rock | 09/07 | More
Dress in white for a Labor Day evening of live jazz under the lights.
📚 Book Café | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 09/08 | More
Bring your current read and swap recommendations with other book lovers.
🌱 Green Dreams: Cultivating the Ultimate Lawn | Cedar Park Public Library | Cedar Park | 09/08 | More
Learn practical Central Texas lawn care tips from local gardening experts.
🩸 WilCo EMS Blood Drive and Safety Education | EMS North Campus | Georgetown | 09/08 | More
Donate blood and learn CPR, bleeding control and other lifesaving basics.
🖌️ The Sparrow Sessions Community Gathering | Black Sparrow Music Parlor | Taylor | 09/09 | More
Create a community art project, meet neighbors and enjoy free pizza while supplies last.
🎭 Clue | Penfold Theatre | Round Rock | 09/11- 10/11 | More A fast paced and funny murder mystery based on the classic board game and movie.
🎨Crafting Convention | St. Richard’s Parish Hall | Round Rock | 09/11-09/12 | More A creative weekend packed with hands - on classes for every kind of maker.
💛9/11 Flag Tribute | Old Settlers Park | Round Rock | 09/4- 09/12 | More Walk among thousands of flag honoring those lost on 9/11, fallen service members and first responders.
🌿Harvest Festival | Williamson County Old Settlers Association | Round Rock | 09/12 | More Celebrate fall with historical activities, games, music, food, and dancing.
😂 William Lee Martin: Seemed Smart at the TimeTour | Georgetown Palace Theatre | Georgetown | 09/12 | More A lively comedy night paced with relatable storiesand plenty of laught.
🎭And Then There Were None | Doug Smith Performance Center | Georgetown | Now-09/20 | More Agatha Christie’s classic mystery follows ten strangers trapped with a killer.
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🎖️A place where veterans can find answers and each other
Military service may end, but questions about benefits, healthcare, employment and family support can continue for years. Heroes Resource Center gives local veterans, service members and their families a welcoming place to begin looking for answers.
The Cedar Park nonprofit provides its services free of charge. Veterans can receive help with claims and benefits, speak with a Vet Center counselor, use an on-site computer or connect with resources for employment, legal questions, Medicare, health insurance and financial concerns.
The center is also a place to spend time with people who understand military life. Peer support gatherings with coffee and donuts are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and free family dinners are offered on the first Friday of each month with advance registration.
A veteran does not need to know exactly which program to request before calling. The staff can listen, help identify the need and point the family toward an appropriate service or community partner.
📍 1150 S. Bell Boulevard, Building 5, Cedar Park, TX 78613
📞 512-986-7660
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🔥 Smoke, history and a very good reason to visit Taylor
206 W. Second Street, Taylor
Walking into Louie Mueller Barbecue feels like stepping into a piece of Texas history. Smoke has darkened the brick walls of the old school gymnasium where the Mueller family has been serving barbecue since 1949.
Brisket is the natural place to begin. Add a link of the original beef sausage, or bring a healthy appetite and order one of the enormous pepper-crusted beef ribs. The pinto beans, German-style potato salad and coleslaw make dependable companions.
Save room for peach cobbler if it’s available. It is a fitting finish to a meal built around post oak smoke, simple seasoning and generations of practice.
Louie Mueller Barbecue received a James Beard Foundation America’s Classics award and is now led by third-generation owner and pitmaster Wayne Mueller.
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🦟 Take Extra Care Around Mosquitoes
Williamson County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this year in a resident in their 80s. Because older adults are more likely to develop serious symptoms, it’s especially important to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Use insect repellent outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants when practical, and regularly empty standing water from flowerpots, buckets, birdbaths and other containers around your home.
🏛️ What’s Closed in Georgetown on Labor Day
Georgetown city offices, the public library and several city facilities will be closed Monday, September 7. GoGeo paratransit service will not operate that day.
The Recreation Center will be closed through September 7 for annual maintenance, while its indoor pool is expected to remain closed until early October. Garbage and recycling will run normally, but carts should be at the curb by 7 a.m.
🚦 Legacy Ranch Drive Improvements Are Complete
Williamson County has completed improvements along 0.6 miles of Legacy Ranch Drive in Liberty Hill. The project added two traffic signals, new right-turn lanes and fresh pavement between Seward Junction North Loop and the CR 258 extension.
The upgrades are designed to make the route safer and improve access near Legacy Ranch High School.
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That’s your week, WilCo. Get out there and enjoy yourself!
See you next week. 👋
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