Williamson County Veterans — This Week & Coming Up (Aug 24 – Sept 13, 2026)
Your comprehensive guide to veteran events and community resources in Williamson County, Texas — August 24 through September 13, 2026. Updated weekly.
📅 Daily Events
Monday, August 24 (all day)
🎖️ VFW Post 8587's 59th Birthday
VFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
Charter granted August 24, 1967. Stop by and wish the Post a happy birthday!
Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00–9:00 PM
☕ Music Trivia (hosted by Josh Bally)
VFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
BINGO-style trivia format with prizes each round. Open to the community.
Friday, August 28 | 3:00–5:00 PM
🏛️ Walk-In VA Claims Help — WILCO Veterans Services
VFW Post 8587 (small hall) — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
Free, no appointment needed. An accredited VSO will help with your VA claim.
Friday, August 28 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🎉 Live Music in the Canteen (Aaron Kemkararn)
VFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
Open to the community.
Saturday, August 29
📌 Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
National observance
No confirmed local event this year.
Thursday, September 3 | 9:00 AM–Noon
🏛️ Georgetown Community & Veterans Job Fair
Georgetown Community Center — 445 E. Morrow St., Georgetown, TX
First hour (9–10 AM) reserved for veterans & their families; opens to all 10 AM–noon. Hosted by Texas Veterans Commission, City of Georgetown & Workforce Solutions Capital Area.
🎖️ Veteran Meetings & Organizations
Wednesday, August 26 | 7:00 PM
🪖 Marine Corps League Detachment 1022 — Monthly Meeting
VFW Post 8587 — 1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
Serves Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Brushy Creek, Hutto & Florence.
Tuesday, September 1 | 6:30 PM
🎖️ American Legion Post 39 (Taylor) — Regular Monthly Meeting
2210 Southwood Hills Dr., Taylor, TX (temporary location during renovation)
Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Thursday, September 10 | 7:00 PM
🎖️ American Legion Post 174 (Georgetown) — Regular Monthly Meeting
1000 N. College St., Georgetown, TX 78626
Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month (confirm exact time with the post).
Sunday, September 13 | 3:00 PM
🎖️ American Legion Post 228 (Georgetown) — Regular Monthly Meeting
The Retreat, Sun City Texas, Georgetown, TX
Meets the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Monday, October 5 | 5:30 PM — Save the Date
🎖️ American Legion Post 174 — 4th Annual Scholarship Mini-Golf Fundraiser
Cen-Tex Mini Golf — 5020 Airport Blvd., Georgetown, TX 78626
Just confirmed! Post 174's main annual fundraiser of the year, supporting local scholarships. Sponsorship and sign-up details coming soon.
🍎 Community Food Resources
Thursday, August 27 | 9:30–10:30 AM
🍎 Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry
Holy Temple Church — 325 Dalton St., Bartlett, TX 76511
Free groceries, no ID or registration required.
Thursday, September 10 | 9:30–10:30 AM
🍎 Central Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry
Holy Temple Church — 325 Dalton St., Bartlett, TX 76511
Free groceries, no ID or registration required.
🩸 Blood Drive Schedule
Thursday, August 27 | 9:00–11:30 AM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70413
Friday, August 28 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70411
Friday, August 28 | 10:00 AM–12:30 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70410
Monday, August 31 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — City of Hutto
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69997
Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00–4:30 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Cedar Park Police Department
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70479
Thursday, September 3 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — City of Leander
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70322
Friday, September 4 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Sun City–Georgetown Fire Station 3
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69876
Friday, September 4 | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Leander Chamber of Commerce
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/69243
Saturday, September 5 | 9:00–11:30 AM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Rotary Club of Georgetown
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70409
Tuesday, September 8 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — City of Cedar Park
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70287
Tuesday, September 8 | 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Round Rock Police Department
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70467
Tuesday, September 8 | 1:00–5:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — City of Taylor
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70288
Tuesday, September 8 | 1:00–5:00 PM
🩸 Wilco Saves 2026 Blood Drive — Williamson County EMS
Register: wrbdonor.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/70191
📌 Heads up: the Georgetown Community & Veterans Job Fair is confirmed for Thursday, September 3, 2026 — some third-party calendars may show a different date; go with September 3.
Questions or know about an event we missed? Contact WILCO Veterans Services at (512) 943-1900 or contact@wilcoveterans.org.
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