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Civic Events for Tue., May 12
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    Arts & Culture

    "High Signs & Beacons" Open Call

    The George Washington Carver Museum, Six Square, the African American Heritage Facility, and the city's Equity Office are calling on artists, poets, scholars, and writers of African descent to join a public art project that will be displayed throughout the African American Cultural Heritage District. 8-12 creative teams (one visual artists; one writer/poet/scholar) will be chosen to develop a large outdoor sign with text-based artwork.
    Deadline: Fri., May 22  
    Online
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    Austin Fast Start: Small Business Pitch Competition Applications

    Innovators submit ideas for products that use internet connectivity to improve services and enable things like smart cities and more. Top four scored applications will be selected as finalists and virtually pitch their business on June 15.
    Through May 18  
    Online
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    Black Lives Matter Austin General Body Meeting

    A meeting about dispelling assumptions and thinking critically on criminal justice reform. This month's focus is on radicalism.
    Tue., Aug. 11, 7-8pm. Free.  
    1709 E. 12th
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    CASA Volunteer Info Session

    CASA of Travis County speaks up for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering the community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. When the state steps in to protect a child’s safety, a judge appoints a trained volunteer advocate to make independent and informed recommendations in the child’s best interest. Join the info session to learn more about becoming a volunteer advocate and how you can train online right now. There will be time for questions with staff and current volunteer advocates during the presentation.
    Thu., Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 6:30-8pm  
    Online via Zoom
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    Community Development Commission Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Tue., May 12, 6:30pm  
    Online
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    Heritage Grant Applications for Historic Preservation

    The city's Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Heritage Grant Program, which aims to honor and preserve Austin as a place of personal heritage to promote tourism through the preservation of historic buildings, sites or (contributing) districts.
    Through July 10  
    Online
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    Housing and Planning Committee Meeting

    See agenda for details.
    Tue., May 12, 10am  
    Online
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    Project Connect Virtual Open House

    The virtual open house is designed to welcome a new round of feedback on Austin's high-capacity transit plan.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    Online
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    SXSW EDU Online

    SXSW EDU 2020 goes virtual with weekly programming featuring live sessions, Q&As, and film screenings.
    Select dates through June 2. 2020 registrants only.  
    Online

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