FRIDAY
1. Dance the night away with Georgetown Parks and Recreation
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Senior Adult Dance. The event is designed for but not limited to adults age 55 and older. Dress is casual, and light refreshments will be served. 6-9 p.m. $7. Georgetown Community Center, 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown. 512-930-1367. www.parks.georgetown.org/senior-adult-dance
2. Save a life by donating blood
The Georgetown Recreation Center will bring We Are Blood—formerly the Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas—to collect blood donations. The event will offer free snacks and the chance to win prizes. Attendees can preregister at www.wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/name with the name Parks. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-930-8415.
3. Join in for Garrett Ford’s album release at Mesquite Creek Outfitters
Mesquite Creek Outfitters is hosting Garrett Ford’s album release “Woke Up In Waco.” The band will be performing the entire album from 8-10 p.m. Waffle Love ATX will also be there from 5-10 p.m. and Adelbert's Brewery will be hosting a pint night from 5-7 p.m. 5-10 p.m. Free. Mesquite Creek Outfitters, 704 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-9253. www.facebook.com/events/852845341577100
SATURDAY
4. Check out some hot rods
September’s Pistons on the Square will gather antique, classic, muscle and late-model cars and motorcycles on the square. The event is held on the third Saturday of every month. 8-10 a.m. Free. 103 W. Seventh St., Georgetown. 512-863-5598. https://visit.georgetown.org/pistons-on-the-square-nov-18-8-10-a-m/
SUNDAY
5. Celebrate Mexico’s independence with live music
The Georgetown Public Library will be hosting Mariachi Jalisco for its monthly Live Music at the Library event. Mariachi Jalisco is a five-person ensemble from Austin. 3:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown. 512-930-3551. https://library.georgetown.org/events-calendar/
WORTH THE TRIP: Saturday in Round Rock
Walk for a cause this weekend
Help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital raise money as part of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The 5K Walk/Run—which is held in 65 cities across the United States—will have activities and entertainment. 7:30 a.m. $10. Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 1-800-822-6344. www.stjude.org/walkrun.
If Alzheimer’s is a cause close to you, join the Williamson County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday. Join others on the 3-mile walk as the organization looks to reach its goal of $100,000. 8 a.m. Donations requested. Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. 512-361-6242. www.act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/TX-CapitalofTexas?pg=entry&fr_id=11533
