The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Brown Santa program offer photos with Santa at Wolf Ranch Town Center on Saturdays and Sundays starting November 29 until Christmas, excluding December 13. Santa will be there on Saturdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Photos are for a $5 donation. The donations benefit the Williamson County Brown Santa program and the Simon Youth Foundation. For more information, call 512-930-8008.
Enjoy the annual Lighting of the Square event in Georgetown on Friday, November 28. The event will be held on the east steps of the historic Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main Street.
That evening, Williamson County Brown Santa will offer pictures with Santa in the historic Courthouse from 5 to 8 p.m. Enter the courthouse on the south side. Photos are for a $5 donation. Brown Santa also will be collecting toys for their annual toy drive.
The festivities include entertainment from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Williamson County Judge Dan A. Gattis and Georgetown Mayor George Garver will lead the official lighting of the Courthouse and grounds at 6 p.m. Stores will be open until 8 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the Austin Carolers, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, visit www.GeorgetownHoliday.com or www.VisitGeorgetown.com or call 943-3545.
Brown Santa provides assistance to families living outside the geographical city limits of any town or city within Williamson County that does not provide a similar program. Monetary donations to Brown Santa are utilized to purchase toys, books and other items needed to make the holiday brighter for children in families living at or below the U.S. poverty level guidelines.
Brown Santa is a registered corporation in the State of Texas that is operated under the direction of the Brown Santa Board of Directors and was granted non-profit tax exemption under 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For further details, call 943-1400 or e-mail brownsanta@wilco.org.