Mid-February 2019

Offices Closed for Presidents' Day: February 18

All Williamson County offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of Presidents’ Day. County operations will resume regular hours on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Name Your Price Adoptions to bring home your Paw-mander in Chief!

This Presidents' Day, bring home the newest member of your Executive Cabinet! From Presidents' Day until the end of February, name your adoption fee when you adopt a dog or cat who is 7 months or older! Puppies and kittens are $75 to adopt. Plus, if you are 55+ and you are adopting a dog or cat who is 5+, then the adoption fee is always free to a loving home! The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be will be open from noon to 6 p.m. on Presidents' Day, Monday, February 18. To see available animals, and to get information on the WCRAS location and hours, visit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter website.

Safe Baby Academy: February 16 & February 24

This month, there are two opportunities to take the Safe Baby Academy. This popular session helps parents learn about car seat safety, infant CPR, home and water safety, and safe sleeping practices. Williamson County Emergency Services in conjunction with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services will be offering a Safe Baby Academy on Saturday, February 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Williamson County EMS North Campus, located at 3189 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. To register or contact for more information, call 512-972-7233 or go to the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services website.

Another Safe Baby Academy will be offered Sunday, February 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, located at 2400 Round Rock Ave. To register or for more information, call 512-972-SAFE.

Stop the Bleed / TAKE10 Training - February 16

Williamson County EMS and St. David’s are offering a Stop The Bleed / TAKE10 course on Saturday, February 16. The class begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 12 p.m. at the St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, located at 2400 Round Rock Avenue. TAKE10 is a compression-only CPR program that focuses on the critical actions needed to potentially save the life of a cardiac arrest victim. The Stop The Bleed course teaches how to control life-threatening bleeding including tourniquet application, applying direct pressure and wound packing to assist someone in need. Both classes are included in one session. This course is open to the community and is appropriate for ages 12 and older with an adult present. To register for this class, call 512-341-6118 and leave a voicemail, or send an email to Kristen.Hullum@stdavids.com.

Enjoy These Events at the WilCo EXPO

Go Fast Races Barrel Race - February 16: Go Fast Races is back with another big event! Entry Office opens at 7:00 a.m., with off stake exhibition following at 7:30 a.m., and morning slack at 9:00 a.m. 5D Open evening race begins at 7:00 p.m. There is no admission cost for spectators, and the concession stand will be open! Come join in on the fun! For more information, contact Mitzi at 512-422-4821.

Go Fast Races Jackpot Junky Barrel Race - February 21: Weeknight Jackpots are for the Go Fast Junkie Racer that wants more than the weekend experience and an opportunity to work horses during the week! The arena will open at 5:00 p.m. with exhibitions between 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The race starts at 7:00 p.m. Spectator admission and parking are free. Race entry fee is $35, and a $10 office fee. Attend 5/6 races, and pay a onetime $25 fee to be put in a drawing for a $500 cash prize! For more information, visit www.gofastraces.com.

City-Wide Garage Sale - February 23-24: Come to the Williamson County Expo Center and rummage through vendor's hard-to-find goods and unusual vintage relics from times past. The Garage Sale runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5, and kids under 12 are free. For more information, visit www.citywidegaragesale.com.

Open Arena Ride Time - February 26: The Williamson County Expo Center is offering an opportunity for riders of all disciplines to enjoy the amenities the Williamson County Expo has to offer. To participate in an Open Arena Ride Time, riders must sign a 2019 Horse Riding General Liability Release form (you can find it here), Coggins paperwork for each horse, and purchase a wristband for $20 CASH. Riders must be respectful and courteous to other riders sharing the arena. Riders will have access to the Main Arena, Covered Warm-Up Arena, and Outdoor Arena. Barrels, poles, jumps or any other obstacles are restricted during Open Arena Ride Time. Unattended and loose horses are prohibited. For more information, visit the Williamson County Expo website. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Expo Center at 512-238-2101 or send an email to expo@wilco.org.

Check Out The Williamson Museum

February Art Exhibit: Special Corners of Ukraine by Raquel Davidowitz. This exhibit features the emotionally moving photographs Raquel Davidowitz captured during her travels to the Ukraine.

Historic Courthouse Tours - February 15, 16, 22, 23: Meet at the Museum for 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. guided tours. Tours are free, last about 45 minutes and are handicapped accessible. Call 512-943-1670 to request a tour for parties of seven or more.

The 1872 Wedding of Joseph Davis and Jenny Dyer - February 16: Celebrate with The Williamson Museum On The Chisholm Trail by attending an 1872 wedding! Step back in time and become a wedding guest at a Swedish wedding in Round Rock, which includes the wedding, reception and dinner. Catch up with Round Rock locals about the wedding traditions of the Victorian age, local news, and salacious gossip. The event will take place at the Chisholm Trial location, at 8 Chisholm Trial in Round Rock, and will last from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person, $20 for Museum members. Buy online, at the Williamson Museum, or by calling 512-943-1670.

February Family-Friendly Craft Activities at The Williamson Museum on the Chisholm Trail in Round Rock: Join the Museum located at 8 Chisholm Trail Road in Round Rock for crafts every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in February! This month's theme is love:

• February 16: Tussie Mussie - Create a small bouquet of flowers from Victorian Times named a “Tussie-Mussie”. Explore the language of flowers and a new way to express love.
• February 23: Love Tree - Express your gratitude for your loved ones by making a love tree!

Earth, Water, Sky: Plein Air Round Rock - Artists Reception - February 21: Once a month, this group of artists meet at locations in and around Williamson county to paint the beauty of our Texas landscape and architecture. Join this creative group for an Artists Reception from 4:30 p.m to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21, at The Williamson Museum on the Chisholm Trail located at 8 Chisholm Trail in Round Rock. This event is free and open to the public!

Cowboys & Politics: The Special Election of 1937 & Stories of Cowboys in Williamson County - February 21: Join the Williamson Museum and the Williamson County Historical Commission for this informative fundraiser benefiting the Historical Commission. Stephen Benold, M.D. and Judge Billy Ray Stubblefield will lead the presentation. Tickets are $10, and are available at the Williamson Museum, through a Historical Commission Member, or by calling David Voelter at 512-818-0574.

Texas AgriLife: February Programs for All Texas

Private Pesticide Applicator Training - February 19: Sign up for Private Applicator Training, which will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m at the new Williamson County Extension Office Training Room located at 100 Wilco Way, Suite AG201, in Georgetown. Cost is $60 and pre-registration is required. For more information and to sign up, go the online sign up page or call 512-943-3300.

Last Chance CEU Program for Agriculture Education Credits - February 20: Here’s your chance to get up to 3 CEUs! Sign up for this class, which will last from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the new Williamson County Extension Office Training Room at 100 Wilco Way, Suite AG201, in Georgetown. Cost is $30 and pre-registration is required. To sign up, go to the Texas A&M Extension Online Sign Up Page or call 512-943-3300.

Dicamba, 2, 4 D, Worker Protection Training - February 21: Williamson County AgriLife Extension will be holding the REQUIRED worker protection safety, dicamba and 2, 4 d training for those individuals looking to obtain these certifications. Any individuals who will be working with these chemicals are required to attend. Those individuals who do not have a private applicator license but intend on getting one can attend this program to receive certification. This program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Williamson County Grain Training Room, located at 504 E. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd in Taylor. The cost is $20. to register, sign up on the Texas A&M AgriLife website, or call 512-943-3300.

Williamson County Master Gardeners Association, "Hands on in the Garden" Preparing Garden Soil for Planting with Master Gardener Jim Williams - February 23: On Saturday, February 23rd, the topic for “Hands on in the Garden” is learning how to prepare garden soil for planting with Master Gardener Jim Williams. The program will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Training Room located at 3151 SE Inner Loop in Georgetown, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. “Hands on in the Garden” is free and open to the public. For more information contact Kate Whitney at Klwhitney@ag.tamu.edu or call the Extension Office at 512-943-3300.

Tomato Lunch & Learn - March 1: Join us for a fun lunch and informative program about tomatoes! This delicious event will last from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and will be at the new Williamson County AgriLife Training Room located at 100 Wilco Way, Suite AG205, in Georgetown. Lunch is $5 at the door, and space is limited to 40 people. Please RSVP on the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension website or call 512-943-3300.

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Vegetable Pests by Wizzie Brown, Extension Program Specialists - March 11: The presentation will cover basic IPM concepts that can be applied to reduce pest outbreaks. We will also cover how to identify various pests and how to mange them. The program will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Williamson County Extension Training Room located at 3151 S.E. Inner Loop in Georgetown. For more details, visit the Williamson County Texas AgriLife Extension website or call 512-943-3300.

Williamson Museum Spring Break Camp - March 19, 20, and 21: The Round Rock Roundup Spring Break Camp from the Williamson Museum is a half-day camp where history and fun collide! The camp runs March 19, 20, and 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Williamson Museum on The Chisholm Trail, 8 Chisholm Trail in Round Rock. To find out more, including costs and how to sign up, visit the Spring Break Camp event page on the Williamson Museum website.

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