AMERICAN INDIAN HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION
with fiber artists, storytellers, singers and dancers, hands-on activities, and art making.
1pm.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 Congress, 936-8746.
Free.
www.thestoryoftexas.com
BLOCK PRINTING WORKSHOP
Shyamala Rao shows you how it's done. Bring a T-shirt, skirt, or cloth; dyes and blocks are provided.
noon.
Marigold Gateway to India, 2200-A S. Lamar, 442-6600.
Donations appreciated.
marigoldgatewaytoindia@gmail.com
BOOBAPOLOOZA
Live music and a silent auction with the proceeds going to local massage therapist Rochell Poulson's battle against breast cancer.
1-5pm.
Momo's, 618 W. Sixth, 479-8848.
$10.
www.rochellepoulson.com
CAT SHOW
The Eyes of Texas Cat Club gathers more than 200 pedigreed cats to strut their stuff for the ultimate prize.
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 7-8.
Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker, 287-0709.
$5 ($3, children and seniors).
CELTIC FESTIVAL
Workshops, music and dance performances, storytelling, and more, all with an Irish bent. Crowd faves include the Highland Games (watch the cabers fly), Viking-battle demos (watch the villagers fly), and many exposed knees (watch the kilts fly).
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 7-8, 11am-8pm.
Fiesta Gardens, 2101 Bergman, 480-8318.
$12, day pass.
www.austincelticfestival.com
EMPIRE OF ILLUSION
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges discusses his latest book, Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle. Or you can watch another episode of The Hills.
6pm.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 14311 Wells Port Dr, 251-0698.
$11.50.
www.monkeywrenchbooks.org
(Civic Interest)
GRIEFSHARE
invites anyone grieving from the loss of a loved one to join. A new grief-related topic is discussed every week.
Sundays, 3:30pm.
Hope Lutheran Church, 6414 N. Hampton, 926-8574.
Free.
www.griefshare.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
MEDITATION CLASSES
Sundays, 9:30-11am.
Chittamani Buddhist Center, 1918 Bissel, 916-4444.
$10.
www.meditationinaustin.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
MUSIC CELEBRATION BENEFIT
Music all day, with the proceeds going to the family of Hubert Dubec, who recently lost his life to leukemia.
noon.
Dessau Hall, 13422 Dessau, 469-0000.
$10.
www.newdessauhall.com
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION TALK
Larry Schweiger, CEO of the NWF, discusses his book Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth.
6:30pm.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse, 232-0100.
Free.
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NONDUAL SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Tired of all the dualities in your life? Learn the basics of the deep peace and stress relief that come with nondual studies.
12:30pm.
Casa de Luz, 1701 Toomey, 858-0149.
Free.
www.nondualstudies.com
(Other Realms)
NORWEGIAN COOKING & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Sit the kids down at the tree-decoration craft table while you shop for Rosemaling, folk costumes, or delicious krumkaker and smultringer. What else could you ask for?
4pm.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 W. Anderson.
Free.
www.clengpeerson.org
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM
This week, state Rep. Mark Strama discusses the future of energy in Texas.
Sundays, 11:30am.
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover, 452-6168.
Free.
www.austinuu.org
STRONG WOMEN FOR OLGA SEELIG
Austin ladies gather to show their support for Judge Olga Seelig. Bring your wallet, because these campaigns don't pay for themselves.
11am.
El Sol y La Luna, 600 E. Sixth, 848-3130.
Donations appreciated.
www.olgaseelig.com
TIBETAN BUDDHIST TEACHING
Longtime student of dharma, Bonnie Baptist, shares her knowledge of calm minds and big hearts.
Sundays, noon-2pm.
Land of Compassion & Wisdom, 2601 Penny Ln., 921-6901.
Free (donations appreciated).
www.austinfpmt.com
(Meetings & Instruction)
WORLD OF HOPE BAZAAR
Coffee, chocolate, and artisan gifts from around the world and attained through Fair Trade practices help you with the holiday shopping without the guilt.
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 7-8, 9am-3pm.
Hope Presbyterian Church, 11512 Olson, 258-9117.
AUSTIN CARSHARE
Become part of the solution to our carbon-choked air and our traffic-clogged streets: Enroll in Austin CarShare, the first car-sharing program in Texas.
448-4477.
www.austincarshare.org
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, 2101 Barton Springs Rd, 476-9044.
www.sosalliance.org
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, 206-1000.
www.centralmarket.com
(Meetings & Instruction)
CLASSES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS/NONPROFITS
The Austin Community College Center for Community-Based and Nonprofit Organizations offers a variety of classes to help philanthropic organizations achieve success. Visit their website for details.
5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., 223-7076.
www.nonprofitaustin.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH ASPERGER'S, ADHD, AND LEARNING DISABILITIES
Take advantage of the academic, independent-living, and social-skills assistance provided by College Living Experience. CLE's services are now available for special-needs students who attend ACC, UT, St. Edward's, or Concordia.
800/486-5058.
www.cleinc.net
COSMIC COWBOY TOUR
Jump on one of the amphibious duck-mobiles and learn about the early days of the Armadillo World Headquarters. Stops include local clubs and eateries to give tourists a taste of Austin just slightly off the beaten track.
589-5564.
$55.
www.austincosmiccowboy.com
EDGAR ALLAN POE: FROM OUT THAT SHADOW
The Harry Ransom Center has teamed up with the University of Virginia to present this Edgar Allan Poe show – an expansive and remarkable collection of manuscripts, letters, first editions, illustrations, and other storied ephemera concerning one of the country's most famous writers. Exhibition: Sept. 8-Jan. 3.
Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st, 471-8944.
www.hrc.utexas.edu
ESTATE & MEDICAID PLANNING WORKSHOPS
Got questions about living trusts, wills, protecting assets, reducing estate taxes, powers of attorney, or Medicaid eligibility? Then one of the Greening Law Firm's free seminars is probably right for you. Go online for a schedule with locations and times.
476-0888.
www.greeninglawfirm.com
(Meetings & Instruction)
FAMILY ELDERCARE
Help Family Eldercare prevent exploitation of disabled adults and the elderly by volunteering as a bill payer or guardian advocate. Eldercare's clients have neither family support nor the ability to fully manage their own care or financial management; it takes as little as two hours a month for volunteers to make a big difference in their lives. No experience necessary; training is provided.
Family Eldercare, 2210 Hancock, 483-3582.
www.familyeldercare.org
(Volunteer Calls)
FINANCIAL COACHING
Mondays through Saturdays, individuals earning less than $25,000 and families earning less than $50,000 can get free, one-on-one help reducing debt, fixing credit, and clarifying other money matters.
Foundation Communities, 3036 S. First #200, 247-8613.
katie.hazekamp@foundcom.org
www.foundcom.org
FREE COUNSELING FOR WOMEN VETERANS
Women interested in mental health counseling from the YWCA should call or go online for more information.
326-1222.
www.ywcaaustin.org
(Announcements)
GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE OF CENTRAL TEXAS
needs volunteers to help feed and care for the animals, assist with coordinating special events, and other duties.
Dripping Springs, 512/264-2478.
www.gsdrescuectx.com
(Volunteer Calls)
GIRLS NOW! CONFERENCE
The Girls Empowerment Network hosts this one-day conference exploring the issues of body image, bullying, and being a girl.
Sat., Nov. 14, 8am-5pm.
The Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, 2206 Prather, 841-4040.
$45 ($20, children).
www.genaustin.org
HELPING HANDS CENTER
needs strong, dependable males to help load/unload groceries twice monthly.
Helping Hands Center, 1151 San Bernard St, 472-2298.
(Volunteer Calls)
HOST A CREEK CLEANUP
Is the creek you love filled with beer cans and six-pack rings? All you have to do is gather some friends to clean it up, and Keep Austin Beautiful and Watershed Protection and Development Review will give you all the guidance and materials you need.
391-0617.
Free.
www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
(Civic Interest)
HUMAN POTENTIAL CENTER
This South Austin nonprofit has oodles of classes and workshops – from yoga and Reiki to art classes and dream interpretation – just waiting to maximize your potential. Check out the website for more info.
Human Potential Center, 2007 Bert, 441-8988.
www.humanpotentialcenter.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
INDEPENDENT TEXANS MEETING
The organization that seeks to mobilize independent and split-ticket voters. See their Web site for details on their bimonthly meetings.
454-7200.
www.indytexans.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
LAND GRANTS OF THE TEXAS REVOLUTION
The latest exhibit, "A Hero's Reward," displays artifacts and historical documents that illuminate how soldiers of different races and backgrounds were compensated for their participation in Texas' struggle for independence.
Capitol Visitors Center, 112 E. 11th, 305-8400.
Free.
www.texascapitolvisitorscenter.com
MANSION OF TERROR
Double your pants-wetting pleasure at this two-in-one haunted house: Blood Frenzy, featuring Austin's latest serial killer, and Death Asylum (the name explains that one pretty well). Voted the No. 1 haunted house in America by Lions Gate Films (not sure when they became the experts, but kudos regardless). Go online to purchase tickets and avoid the lines. A portion of the proceeds from Friday's ticket sales goes to a local nonprofit.
Through Nov. 13, check online for dates and times.
2000 S. I-35 (exit 251, behind Walgreens), Round Rock, 512/576-9570.
$15, single attraction; $20, combo pass.
www.mansionofterror.com
NATURAL HEALTH CENTER
has workshops in locations all over town, most of which are free of charge. Learn to balance hormones and alleviate allergies and migraines the natural way. Call for upcoming courses.
892-3366.
www.naturalhealthaustin.com
OTHER WORLDS EXHIBITION
The Ransom Center's new current exhibition traces the evolution and role of astronomy in the modern world. See rare books and papers from some of history's astronomical heavy hitters. The exhibit runs through Jan. 3, 2010.
Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st, 471-8944.
www.hrc.utexas.edu
POINSETTIA & HOLIDAY CARD SALE
You can preorder your holiday cards and poinsettias (in pink, white, or red) with all proceeds benefiting the Austin Children's Shelter. Call 499-0090 or visit www.austinchildrenshelter.org/holidaysale to place your order.
Through Nov. 13.
(Call for Donations)
PUBLIC SITTING MEDITATION
You need time to think about what you've done.
Sundays, 9am; Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm.
Shambhala Meditation Center, 1702 S. Fifth, 443-3263.
Free.
www.austin.shambhala.org
SANTA'S RANCH
Santa's tired of waiting for global warming to catch up to the North Pole. He's spending most of his time among the 1.5 million lights of Santa's Ranch. Get in the car, and join in the festivities.
Through Jan. 2, 6-10pm.
9561 N. I-35, New Braunfels (two miles south of Tanger Outlet Mall), 830/743-1293.
$20/car.
www.santasranch.net
SURVEY ON CITY PRIORITIES
Go online or to any public library and let the city know what's working, what's not, and your priorities for future improvements. The results will be used to help form a comprehensive plan.
www.cityofaustin.org
(Civic Interest)
TALK TIME
features conversation practice for English-language learners hoping to fine-tune their skills in a nonthreatening atmosphere. Call or go online for a schedule of times and locations.
974-7529.
www.cityofaustin.org
(Meetings & Instruction)
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DATABASE
Millions of unclaimed property dollars are sitting in limbo waiting for you to check the database and see if a portion of that money is yours. Can't hurt to check. Go to www.claimittexas.org to find out.
(Announcements)
VALUE OF AN ARCHIVE
This exhibit celebrates the importance of archives not as musty books on shelves but as a way to get info from the source to your brain.
Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 974-7480.
Free.
www.cityofaustin.org
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