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24th Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Cook-off

Teams from all over Texas compete with an amazing array of meatless, vegan chilis judged for prizes in two divisions. Guests will vote for the people's choice award. The event includes chili tastings, kid's activities, vegan food and beer, door prizes, cooking demos, farm stands, vendor booths, and educational exhibits. Restaurants and individuals are encouraged to compete. Entry forms and complete info are available online. noon-4pm. $10 for adults and teens, $7 for kids 6-12, college students, seniors, and veterans.

Burnet Road Farmers' Market, 6701 Burnet Rd., 377-9893

www.veggiechilicookoff.com

Acupuncture for PTSD & Recovery

In observance of Veterans Day. 2-5pm. Free.

Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin, 4701 West Gate Blvd., 512/454-1188

www.aoma.edu/calendar/event/1776

Eleven Eleven Fashion Extravaganza

Your Style Avatar Stephen MacMillan Moser returns to the runway with his first clothing creations in eight years. Local celebrities will model and the proceeds go to Hospice Austin. 7-9pm.

The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos, 512/474-5911

$75 ($25, standing room only)

Farm to Table Harvest Dinner

Chefs John Bates of the Noble Pig, Josh Watkins of the Carillon, Erica Beneke of Max's Wine Dive, and Tim Dornon of Uchiko join forces with Travaasa executive chef Ben Baker to prepare a farm-to-table harvest dinner benefiting the Sustainable Food Center. Drink.Well will be on hand to mix cocktails with Tito's Vodka and Hops & Grain will provide craft beer. Bar and reception begin at 5pm, dinner is served at 6pm. $95.

Travaasa, 13500 FM 2769, 258-7243

www.travaasa.com

Get a Horse! Early Automobiles

Learn about cars during the turn of last century from a guy who has written two books on the topic. 2pm. $10.

Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel, 478-2335

www.nchmuseum.org

Long Center Terrace Veteran Day Concert

The U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division Band gets you in the patriotic spirit with rousing tunes. 4pm.

The Long Center, 701 W. Riverside Dr.

www.thelongcenter.org/long_center_concert_club.aspx

Mueller Farmers' Market

A brand new market for your fresh meat, dairy, and produce needs, now in your favorite "urban village." Sundays, 10am-2pm. Free.

Mueller Hangar, 4550 Mueller Blvd, 363-5700

www.texasfarmersmarket.org

Santa's Ranch

Santa's tired of waiting for global warming to catch up at the North Pole. He's spending most of his pre-Christmastime among the 1.5 million lights of Santa's Ranch. Why not join him? Through Dec. 30, 6-10pm. $24 per car.

9561 N. I-35, New Braunfels (two miles south of Tanger Outlet Mall)

www.santasranch.net

Snout by Snoutwest Dog Festival

Check out all the canine resources, games, contests, and workshops. Friendly dogs with current vaccinations should be leashed before arriving. A portion of the proceeds will benefit German Shepherd Rescue of Central Texas. noon-4pm. $5 (free, kids).

Dell Jewish Community Center, 7300 Hart, 735-8098

www.shalomaustin.org/dog

Top of the Hill Country Wine Trail

Join the seven wineries along the Top of the Hill Country wine trail in a patriotic salute to the country and our armed forces on from Friday through Sunday of this Veterans Day weekend. Tickets cover a souvenir wine glass, Celebrate American T-shirt, wine tastings, and a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. Go online for more information and to by tickets.

Alamosa Wine Cellars, 677 CR 430, 325/628-3313

www.topofhillcountry.com/product-p/stopwhining.htm

Veterans Day Parade

Celebrate America's veterans with all the pomp and circumstance that's to be expected from such a respectable lineage. The parade starts at 9am followed by a ceremony on the Capitol steps at 11am. 9am.

Congress, from the bridge to the Capitol

Veterans Day Parade

March up Congress Avenue from south of the river to the south side of the Capitol to honor Austin veterans and celebrate the day designated as the end of World War I. 9:15-11am.

Congress Avenue

www.nov11.org

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Barton Springs Audio Tour

Take a self-guided tour of Austin's favorite swimming hole. All you have to do is download the audio files and map from the Save Our Springs Alliance website, and off you go.

Barton Springs Pool, 2101 Barton Springs Rd., 512/867-3080

www.sosalliance.org

Blanket Drive

Share the warmth and donate new or gently used blankets, towels, and pillows to five area nonprofits – including Austin Children's Shelter and SafePlace – via city newcomers Sleep Experts. Through Thanksgiving.

Sleep Experts locations or the Girl Scouts of Central Texas

www.sleepexperts.com

Central Market Cooking School

Whether you need to brush up your knife skills or throw together a romantic Thai dinner for two, these guys have you covered year round with an eclectic array of classes spanning all skill levels.

Central Market North, 4001 N. Lamar, 512/206-1000

www.centralmarket.com/Cooking-School.aspx

Helping Hands Center

needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.

Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St., 472-2298