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Civic Events for Fri., Jan. 26
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    Austin Animal Center: Urgent Short-Term Fosters Needed

    AAC needs short-term foster homes for large and medium dogs to help make space for incoming pups. Prior foster experience is not necessary; all you need is your ID. Fosters provide most supplies, but the Center can loan a crate if needed. Please do not bring current pets to the shelter. Foster fams can choose to adopt too.
    Wed., Jan. 23-Fri., Jan. 26, 11am-6pm  
    www.austintexas.gov/department/aac
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    Municipal Civil Service Commission Meeting

    Responsible for hearing appeals and deciding cases regarding any municipal civil service employee who is discharged, suspended, demoted, denied a promotion, or put on disciplinary probation, and more. See agenda for details.
    Fri., Jan. 26, 9am  
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    Nominations Open for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame 2018

    Austin's Commission for Women is currently taking nominations for Austin Women’s Hall of Fame. "Each year, the commission recognizes women who've made significant contributions to Austin/Travis County by breaking barriers for women, working to better the lives of women and girls, or through other forms of public or community service."
    Nominations accepted through Jan. 31
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    Safe Baby Academy – Spanish

    A class – conducted in Spanish – on keeping your baby safe for caregivers of kids under 12 months. Register online or call.
    Fri., Jan. 26, 5pm. Free.  
    CommUnityCare, 2901 Montopolis
Ongoing
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    Free Tax Prep for Low-Income Austin Families

    Foundation Communities offer tax prep and filing assistance for low- and moderate-income residents (households making up to $55,000). Available at six locations with varying day, evening, and weekend hours – see website for specifics.
    Jan. 22-April 17. Free.  
    www.foundcom.org/financial-stability/austin-tax-preparation
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    Volunteers Needed for the 25th Annual SOTX Winter Games

    This year's Special Olympics Texas is Feb. 2-4, and they need your help to make it great. Volunteers needed to assist with various duties at all competition events, the Athlete Village, and medics (physicians, nurses, and EMTs needed). Sign up online; email with questions.
    Jan. 16-Feb. 2  

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