Join fellow star-gazers at the free public night at Fountainwood Observatory on the Southwestern University campus on Friday, from 8 to 11 C.D.T. The evening viewing begins with a first quarter Moon in the southern sky and brilliant Jupiter in the southeastern sky. By 8:30 PM brighter stars such as the Vega, Deneb and Altair, the stars of the Summer Triangle, begin to appear. By about 9:15 PM it will be dark enough to view dimmer objects such as double stars, open star clusters, and the Andromeda Galaxy through a telescope.

Physics Department faculty and talented observers from the Williamson County Astronomy Club.  Fountainwood Viewing Nights are always FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  The Observatory is located on the northeast side of campus adjacent to the Rockwell Baseball Field. For weather-related updates about viewing nights, call the Fountainwood Observatory hot line at (512) 863-1242.

For the full schedule and more information, visit http://www.southwestern.edu/offices/observatory .

Join us as the downtown Square comes alive with booths featuring handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, entertainment, food, and much more! Combined with the shops and restaurants around the Square, you’ll enjoy a delightful day for the whole family! Market Days are held the second Saturday of each month, March through November, in the heart of Downtown Georgetown. Market hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. For vendor applications and additional information please visit DGA’s website: www.dgagtx.org, phone: (512) 868-8675   or email: dga.mail@verizon.net

On Saturday, October 17, embark on a culinary journey at A Taste of Georgetown.   This year’s event is returning to the Williamson County Courthouse on the Downtown Historic Square.  There will be two tasting times: 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.  Tickets will be $25 and are on sale at the Georgetown Visitor Center, Williamson Museum and Georgetown Winery on the Square. You can contact the Downtown Georgetown Association for more information: www.dgagtx.org or (512) 869-8675.

Georgetown has many wonderful holiday events, so check them out: GeorgetownHoliday.com.  Surely you and yours will enjoy celebrating this special time of year at one – or several – of these Georgetown Holiday signature events!