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Civic Events for Sun., May 27
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    2018 Campaign Bootcamp

    A three-day, nonpartisan training to network and gain skills from some of the nation's top campaign professionals. Hands-on workshops cover campaign management, fundraising, digital communications, polling, and mock campaign teams give attendees firsthand experience.
    Fri.-Sun., May 25-May 27; noon-6pm daily. $75.  
    Belo Center for New Media Auditorium, 300 W. Dean Keeton
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    Brown State of Mind University

    BSMU offers a four-course roster of classes centered around cultural contributions of minority groups in America, from Nas' Illmatic to Xicanx culture in Austin. The instructors include nonprofit workers, graphic designers, actors, and UT graduate staff and faculty members. (Courses are not redeemable for academic credit.)
    Classes begin May 22-June 5. Free.
    South of Everywhere, 2324 S. Lamar; Museum of Human Achievement, 3600 Lyons
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    EMDR Training Oppurtunity for Therapists

    The City is offering therapists free Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing training in exchange for working with sexual assault survivors through APD Victims Services. EMDR focuses on the disturbing emotions and symptoms that result from traumatic events and helps the brain organically move toward natural healing and positive mental health. As DNA backlogs are being addressed the need for more EMDR therapists is needed.
    Apply by May 31  
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    Free Pet Adoptions at AAC

    The Austin Animal Center is offering $20 pet adoptions for Memorial Day Weekend. Update: The shelter has waived all adoption and reclaim fees for the weekend. Foster homes are needed as well.
    May 23-28
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    Give your feedback on the Capital Area MPO's Regional Arterials Plan

    CAMPO is developing a Regional Arterials Plan and they're looking for residents' feedback via an online survey.
    Through Thu., May 31  
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    Oak Hill Parkway Feedback

    Offer feedback on the plan. Written comments sent via mail, fax, or online will be accepted until June 18.
    Comments accepted through Mon., June 18  

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