We’re involved in a number of events that fulfill our mission to make Georgetown a nicer place.
GEORGETOWN, Texas (Sept. 13, 2025) — More than 300 community members gathered at Christ Lutheran Church on September 13, 2025, for the annual 9/11 Day of Service, a day focused on unity, compassion, and service. The event brought together people of all backgrounds to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001, while taking action to foster peace and solidarity in the Georgetown community. After registration and the opening ceremony, community members headed out to their assigned project work sites. Volunteers were assigned to The Caring Place, Habitat for Humanity Georgetown, YMCA, Brookwood in Georgetown (BiG), The Assistance League Georgetown Area, The Georgetown Project, Georgetown ISD Community Relations, Yesterday’s Gone, Seeds of Strength, and Georgetown Free Bikes.
Thanks to Nancy Camacho and Melissa Seigman for communications and coordination of the event.
Volunteers that arrived at Georgetown Free Bikes helped rearrange our showroom. They also learned how to refurbish a bike using our 16 point process.
After the project work site sessions, volunteers headed back to Christ Lutheran for lunch, live music and the Never Forget booth, games and a bouncy house.
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August 2, 2025 – On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit held their first ever Back to School event at All Around Barber Shop School. At the event, the Community Affairs Unit provided approximately 30 bikes combined from Georgetown Free Bikes and Williamson County Brown Santa to children in attendance with their parents and caretakers. In addition, school supplies, backpacks, water bottles, even hair cuts were made available. The event started at 12 o’clock and ended at 2 o’clock. Over forty families attended and were served by the members of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit, Victims Services, Administrative Specialists, Warrant Specialist, Reserve Deputies and All Around Barber Shop School Barbers/Stylists. Many thanks to the Wilco Sheriff’s Office partners Brown Santa, Child Advocacy Center, Walmart, Target and AAA of Texas.
Programs of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Community Affairs Unit:
- Brown Santa Program Site: To make Christmas merrier and positively impact families that, without our assistance, would not have what others often take for granted, Brown Santa provides toys, books, and other items for children of age in low-income or families in need. It is a 501(c)(3) charity.
- Public Safety Cadets Program: Through the Williamson County Sheriff’s Public Safety Cadets program, young adults learn life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership as they prepare for a future career in law enforcement. The age requirement is 14 to 21.
- DARE Program: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) As part of DARE, students are taught to avoid using controlled drugs, joining gangs, and doing violent acts.
- Crime Prevention: Neighborhood Watch Program
- National Night Out is a nationwide initiative to promote public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie.
- Junior Deputy Academy: The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office hosts a four-day academy that gives young citizens residing in Williamson County the opportunity to see what it is like to be a county deputy and to learn other unique aspects of the county.
- Citizen’s Academy: 10-week program designed to share the operations of the Sheriff’s Office with our community.
- Special Olympics Events – Central Texas: Office participates in events held by the Texas Special Olympics Organization.
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July 28, 2025 – The Georgetown Sun City based organization, Women Helping Others (WHO), after visiting Georgetown Free Bikes operations generously donated $750 at their monthly membership meeting. Additionally, members of WHO also donated cash, bike helmets and bike refurbishment supplies.
Judy Madsen, Vice President of WHO, presented Georgetown Free Bikes founder Jeff Radke with the check. Jeff presented the audience with an overview of Georgetown Free Bike’s mission and the impact to the community. All attendees of WHO’s monthly meeting were provided a brochure that describes how the community can volunteer, donate, or spread the word. WHO’s cash donation can refurbish 38 bikes for the community to enjoy reliable transportation, engage in physical activity, and build a vibrant cycling community.
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Sertoma’s Home Town Parade organized by Georgetown Free Bikes & Sponsored by Vera Bank July 4th Children’s Bike Parade
GEORGETOWN, TX – July 4, 2025 – Historically, Georgetown Free Bikes has supported the Home Town Parade by providing bikes so that people could ride in the parade. This year Georgetown Free Bikes and Vera Bank are hosting the parade by making it even more child friendly. The Sertoma Home Town Parade is an opportunity for Georgetown’s children to be the stars.
The annual July 4th Celebration will be held at San Gabriel Park. The event is sponsored by the Georgetown Sertoma Club with assistance from the City of Georgetown. The bike parade is organized by Georgetown Free Bikes and sponsored by Vera Bank.
Activities begin at 11 a.m. at San Gabriel Park.
Admission to the event is free; however, there are fees for some activities.
The lineup and bike decoration for the kid’s bike parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at the low water crossing in San Gabriel Park and the bike kids’ parade starts at 11 a.m. Bring your chairs, enjoy the fun, and stay for the fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.
Hometown parade
The July 4th Sertoma Hometown Parade in San Gabriel Park begins at 11 a.m. at the low water crossing near the College Street bridge and ends at the large pavilion. Participants should gather at 10:30 a.m. at the low water crossing. Kids are encouraged to decorate their wagons or bicycles for the parade. Motorized vehicles and pets are not permitted in the parade.
More information is available at https://georgetown4th.org/
About Georgetown Free Bikes
Georgetown Free Bikes is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making Georgetown nicer by providing bicycles. Since 2022, GFB has provided over 1,000 free bicycles to community members, fostering recreation, transportation independence, physical activity, and community connections. For more information, visit www.georgetownfreebikes.org.
April 5, 2025 – After over 3 years in the founder’s garage, Georgetown Free Bikes celebrates a new location with a Grand Re-Opening / Open House from Noon to 5 pm on Saturday, April 5. We’re located at 2055 FM1460
Here are some photos from the Grand Re-Opening / Open House. Although the weather was on everyone’s mind, it turned out to be a success. There were over a hundred guests that attended. They enjoyed touring the premises, enjoyed the face painting of Mermaid Gramma for the kids and some adults – you’ll see! There was live music from Brian Mullin, a talented local musician. Who could forget the popcorn, hot dogs and cotton candy. When was the last time you had cotton candy? Thanks to all those donors, volunteers and supporters for the important mission of Georgetown Free Bikes.
December 14, 2024 – At Georgetown High School, City Church, working with Bikes For Goodness Sake , sponsored a Bike Assembly event. About 75 volunteers joined in to assemble 50 brand new BMX Bikes and give them to third and fourth grade Cooper Elementary School students. Georgetown Free Bikes provided bike mechanics that assisted the volunteer assembly teams with any questions or trouble shooting. At the end of assembly our bike mechanics checked the work and made any final adjustments. Bikes were then fitted to the joyous recipients. Ready to join us? Check out our volunteer page. You can also see us in action on Tuesdays at our new workshop location – 2055 FM1460 in Georgetown.
