WilCo Veterans — Full Events & Resources List
Updated: Aug 17
This page is the complete, week-by-week list of veteran, military, and community resource events across Williamson County — everything our team finds each week, not just the highlights we post to Facebook. Bookmark this page and check back weekly for updates. Tap a category below to expand it.
Disclaimer: WilCo Veterans does an extensive search each week, drawing on Williamson County veteran organizations, city and county calendars, and community partners, to bring you this list. Despite our best efforts, some dates, times, locations, or details may occasionally be slightly off or change after posting. Please confirm directly with the host organization before attending, especially for time-sensitive events.
📅 Daily Events
Monday, Aug 17 · 2:00–4:00 PM — 📚 AI Basics and Job SearchLeander Public Library Annex Conference Room — 1011 S. Bagdad Rd., Leander, TX 78641 Free AI-literacy and job-search class from Goodwill Industries. Bring or reserve a laptop. Open to all, no cost. More info
Tuesday, Aug 18 · 2:00–3:30 PM — 🧠 Behavioral Health Task Force Meeting (Reminder)Williamson County Annex, Hallie Jester Harrell Room — 1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock, TX Connect with community partners, hear updates, and join the conversation around efforts to strengthen behavioral health and well-being across Williamson County. Hosted by Healthy Williamson County Coalition. More info
Thursday, Aug 20 · 3:00–5:00 PM — 📚 Free Resume ReviewRound Rock Public Library, Reference Desk 3rd Floor — 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock, TX 78664 Free one-on-one resume help, drop-in, no appointment needed. Held 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. More info
Saturday, Aug 22 · 7:00–11:00 PM — 🎉 Freedom KaraokeVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Karaoke night hosted by JJ Golden at the VFW Post 8587 canteen. Open to members and guests. More info
Friday, Aug 28 · 3:00–5:00 PM — 🏛️ WILCO Veteran Services Walk-In (VA Claims Help)VFW Post 8587, Small Hall — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Free, no-appointment VA claims help with an accredited Veterans Service Officer at VFW Post 8587's Small Hall. More info
Tuesday, Sept 1 — 🎓 McCluskey Memorial Scholarship — Deadline American Legion Post 174 scholarship for local students. Application deadline is September 1. More info
Thursday, Sept 3 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — 🏛️ 2026 Community & Veterans Job FairGeorgetown Community Center — 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown, TX 78626 First hour (9-10 AM) exclusive to veterans and their families; open to all 10 AM-noon. Employers on-site accepting applications and resumes. More info & RSVP
🎖️ Veteran Meetings & Organizations
Monday, Aug 17 · 6:00–7:00 PM — 📋 VFW Post 8587 House Committee MeetingVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Monthly house committee meeting, open to all VFW Post 8587 members. More info
Tuesday, Aug 18 · 7:00–8:00 PM — 🪖 VFW Post 8587 Monthly Membership MeetingVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Regular membership meeting featuring a Humana presentation and recognition of the OIF anniversary. Auxiliary meets the same night. More info
Monday, Aug 24 — 🎉 VFW Post 8587's 59th BirthdayVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Celebrating 59 years since VFW Post 8587 was chartered on August 24, 1967. More info
Tuesday, Aug 25 · 7:00–9:00 PM — 🎉 Music Trivia NightVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Trivia night hosted by Josh Bally at the VFW Post 8587 canteen. Open to members and guests. More info
Wednesday, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM — 📋 Marine Corps League Detachment 1022 Monthly MeetingVFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626 Monthly business meeting for Marine Corps League Detachment 1022, held the last Wednesday of the month. More info
Tuesday, Sept 1 · 6:30 PM — 🎖️ American Legion Post 39 Monthly MeetingTemporary location — 2210 Southwood Hills Dr., Taylor, TX 76574 (hall under renovation) Regular monthly meeting. Temporary location while the Sycamore Street hall is under renovation. More info
🍎 Community Food Resources
Wednesday, Aug 19 · 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — 🍎 Fresh Food For FamiliesZion Chapel Missionary Baptist Church — 612 E. MLK Jr Blvd., Taylor, TX 76574 Free fresh produce distribution from Central Texas Food Bank. No registration needed; bring bags or a cart. More info
Friday, Aug 21 · 9:00–10:00 AM — 🍎 Mobile Food PantryMurphy Park Pavilion — 1600 Veterans Dr., Taylor, TX 76574 Free groceries from Central Texas Food Bank. Monthly distribution, every 3rd Friday, no registration needed. More info
Saturday, Aug 22 · 9:30–10:30 AM — 🍎 Mobile Food PantrySt. Margaret Mary Catholic Church — 1101 W. New Hope Dr., Cedar Park, TX 78613 Free groceries from Central Texas Food Bank. Monthly distribution, every 4th Saturday, no registration needed. More info
Thursday, Aug 27 · 9:30–10:30 AM — 🍎 Mobile Food PantryHoly Temple Church — 325 Dalton St., Bartlett, TX 76511 Free groceries from Central Texas Food Bank. Held every 2nd and 4th Thursday, no registration needed. More info
🩸 Blood Drive Schedule (Wilco Saves 2026)
Thursday, Aug 27 · 9:00–11:30 AM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drive — Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce Community blood drive with We Are Blood. Donors receive an exclusive 2026 Wilco Saves t-shirt. More info
Friday, Aug 28 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 10:00 AM–12:30 PM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drives — Hutto Area & Georgetown Chambers Two Wilco Saves blood drives same day, hosted by the Hutto Area and Georgetown Chambers of Commerce. Hutto drive · Georgetown drive
Monday, Aug 31 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drive — City of Hutto Community blood drive with We Are Blood, hosted by the City of Hutto. More info
Tuesday, Sept 1 · 2:00–4:30 PM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drive — Cedar Park Police Department Community blood drive with We Are Blood, hosted by Cedar Park Police Department. More info
Thursday, Sept 3 · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drive — City of Leander Community blood drive with We Are Blood, hosted by the City of Leander. More info
Friday, Sept 4 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM & 10:30 AM–1:30 PM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drives — Sun City Fire Station 3 & Leander Chamber Two Wilco Saves blood drives same day in Georgetown and Leander. Sun City drive · Leander Chamber drive
Saturday, Sept 5 · 9:00–11:30 AM — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drive — Rotary Club of Georgetown Community blood drive with We Are Blood, hosted by the Rotary Club of Georgetown. More info
Tuesday, Sept 8 — 🩸 Wilco Saves Blood Drives — Cedar Park, Round Rock PD, Taylor, WilCo EMS Four Wilco Saves blood drives on the campaign's final day, across Williamson County. Cedar Park · Round Rock PD · Taylor · WilCo EMS
Quick Resources
WILCO Veterans Services: (512) 943-1900 | wilcotx.gov/785/Veteran-Services
VFW Post 8587: (512) 863-2535
VA Central Texas: 1-800-423-2111
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