🌱 IKEA's Global Festival + Tons of Exciting RR Events

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Elaine Thompson, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Raise your hand if you enjoyed yesterday's showers *raises hand*!

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier t-storm. Be aware of possible flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

High: 87 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. On August 26, IKEA of Round Rock is assembling a global festival with activities related to food, sports, gaming, music, nature, dance and other creative outlets. There will also be a segment on tips and tricks on how to set up your space for entertaining. (CultureMap Austin)
2. Next Level Urgent Care is now open in Round Rock seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. for various non-life-threatening injuries. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. On August 29, the City of Round Rock is implementing a new utility bill payment system to make the experience better and by giving more options to pay. You will be able to pay by the following: American Express, Discover, PayPal, Walmart Pay and by eCheck. (City of Round Rock)

Today in Round Rock:

• Breakfast Networking with Alzheimer's Association at Poet's Walk - (9 a.m.)
• Volleyball (J.V, FLEX, VAR, FR) VS. Copperas Cove at Cedar Ridge H S (5 p.m. )
• Old School Dungeons & Dragons Group at Round Rock Library (6 p.m.)
• Teen Book Club discussing 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' at Round Rock Library (ages 13-18) (Preregistration) (6:30 p.m.)
• GriefShare Grief Recovery Support Group at First Baptist Church of Round Rock - (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Programming for toddlers and preschoolers at Round Rock Public Library —Wednesday and Thursday, August 24 - 25. (Facebook)
• Parents of Round Rock Youth Football and Cheer Association interested in placing their children in football and cheer gear, email the order form to the RRYFC Uniform Coordinator at uniforms@rryfc.org (Facebook)
• On August 31, come to the Children's Autism Center in Round Rock for an informative seminar on where ABA serves in schools, hosted by attorney Dan Unumb. (Facebook)
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services honors retiring Board member Robert Heinrich after 25 years of exceptional service! (Facebook)
• Call 512-943-3600 to schedule your appointment with Williamson County and Cities Health District for low-cost vaccinations, eligible for children from birth through 18 years of age. (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD fans can buy varsity football game tickets online at lower pre-game prices by visiting the RRISD website. (Round Rock ISD)

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Events:

• Online Webinar with specialists for the assisted living facility in Georgetown (August 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.