Movie series to feature Jim Carey’s Grinch

Celebrate the season by watching a free holiday movie on the downtown square, 103 W. Seventh St. The movie series will feature a screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (the live action version with Jim Carey) at 6:30 p.m. Friday, so bring blankets and chairs for comfortable viewing.

In the case of inclement weather, check for event cancellations or changes at VisitGeorgetown.com.

The Hutto Police Department is accepting applications for the spring session of its Citizen Police Academy.

The program is designed to teach citizens about the structure and workings of the police department, according to a city news release. The classes are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. every other Thursday from January to May and cover a department overview, recruiting and training and more.

Participants must be over 18, live or work in Hutto and pass a background check. Applications are available at the Hutto Police Department, 401 W. Front St. For more information, go to www.huttotx.gov.

The City of Cedar Park is accepting applications to fill an open council seat from qualified residents until 5 p.m. Dec. 31.

Council member Scott Mitchell resigned at the Nov. 29 council meeting because of a work commitment. The City Council will fill the vacancy by appointment, with the new council member serving the remainder of the unexpired term to end May 11.

Those interested in applying must submit an application to City Secretary LeAnn Quinn at 450 Cypress Creek Road, Bldg. 1, or by email at leann.quinn@ cedarparktexas.gov. Applications are available online at www.cedarparktexas.gov.