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  • Pre-College Showcase in Latin American Studies

    The Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin will host a free pre-college showcase for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration required. Parking and food included. More details online.
    Sat. May 17, 10am-3pm  
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    Benson Latin American Collection, 2nd Floor
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    "Les Diners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí

    The Spanish surrealist painter illustrated the cookbook Gala’s Dinners in 1973 that included 136 recipes by French chefs. This traveling exhibit features 12 lithographs that were released in conjunction with the book and are some of his most unique experimental prints.
    Jan. 15-March 27. Free.  
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    Noël Art Museum, San Angelo

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    AHS Car Raffle

    The Austin Humane Society and Roger Beasley Mazda are teaming up to celebrate two major milestones with their annual raffle: AHS will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and RBM will celebrate its 50th anniversary, so they’re “Wheelin’ in the Years” and raffling off a beautiful Mazda 2021 MX-5 Miata Grand Touring convertible. Each ticket purchase provides one night of safe and warm shelter, nutritious food, quality medical care, and lots of love for a cat or dog who is waiting to find a home. Raffle ticket purchases must be made by a Texas resident over 18.
    Drawing held Sat., April 9, noon. $20 each or three for $50.  
    info & tickets
    Buy online

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    Alamo Austin Air's Community Canine Contest

    Alamo Austin Air Conditioning & Heating is raising awareness about animals in need with a special contest. All you have to do is vote online for your favorite shelter, and everyone wins something. The contestants are PAWS Shelter, Austin Pets Alive!, and Austin Humane Society. You can vote once a day.
    Feb. 15-March 31. Free.  
    vote now
    Vote online

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    Concordia Softball

    Vs. UT-Dallas. Friday, March 4, 4pm (doubleheader); Sat., March 5, noon. Vs. Coastal Bend College. Tue., March 8, 3pm (doubleheader). Vs. Midland College. Wed., March 9, 3:30pm (doubleheader)  
    info & schedule
    Concordia Fieldhouse

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    Desperately Seeking Lifeguards

    Maybe not desperately yet, but last year's shortage of lifeguards led to some limited hours and pool closures. To ensure summer fun for everyone, the city's Aquatic Division is hiring hundreds of lifeguards for its many pools, with positions starting at $15/hour and with ongoing training opportunities, including over spring break. Lifeguards must be 15 or older, and the city points out it can be a great start for a career in safety and public service. The city also recently announced a $500 bonus for those who complete the summer.
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    more info & application
    Apply online

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    Donate Blood, Get a Thunderbird Bar

    Get a tasty and healthy snack from Thunderbird Food Bars when you donate at We Are Blood. Make an appointment online or by calling 512/206-1266.
    Through March 13. Free.  
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    We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives

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    Epilepsy Support Group

    Listen to the experiences of other people with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Tuesdays are for family group, and Wednesday is for adults.
    Second Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.  
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    Online via Zoom

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    Every Dog Is Lovable

    Local pet photogs Dog Days host a campaign to raise funds for nonprofit Hound Rescue, wherein pet parents submit a pic and story of their doggos, and the public votes for their faves. Qualifying dogs get a professional photo shoot and are featured in an upcoming coffeetable book, and prizes are given out biweekly to dogs with the most points.
    Voting open through March 19. $10 donation to enter, $1 per vote.  
    info & entry page
    Online

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    Sports

    Grounded by Fareground: Free Boot Camp

    Swift Fit Events presents high-intensity workouts in Fareground's outdoor plaza space, with towels and water provided. Afterward, refuel with bites from one of the many food stalls and check out SFE's wellness cart full of local goods.
    Tuesdays, 6pm. Free.  
    register
    Fareground

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    Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens

    Every year Mrs. Lee’s 816-acre tract becomes covered in blooming gold daffodils along a 4-mile trail.
    Mid-February through March. By donation.  
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    Gladewater

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    International Women's Day: An Evening of Wellness

    Women-owned businesses Crisp & Crude and OHHI Plant Based come together with wellness instructors to celebrate women and gather donations for nonprofit Truth Be Told, which provides trauma healing for women during and after incarceration.
    Tue., March 8, 6:30pm. Donations encouraged.  
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    South Congress Hotel

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    Music Open Mic

    Bring your acoustic and showcase your best original songs or old classics.
    Tuesdays, 8-10pm  
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    Buzz Mill Eastside

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    No Lights No Lycra

    A dance party in the dark for the pure joy of dancing, that can be a workout or meditation. A wide variety of songs play, and it's an environment free of substances and phones. Read more here
    Every other Tuesday, 8pm. $10 suggested donation.  
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    West China Tea, 4706 N. I-35

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    No Stone Unturned: A Lifetime of Archaeology

    Ben McReynolds has donated his extensive and unique collection to the museum. It will be on view for a year along with the permanent collection that includes artifacts from La Belle, the French ship discovered in Matagorda Bay; the story of ranching on the coast; and more than 13,000 years of Texas history.
    April 23, 2021-April 30, 2022. Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm  
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    Museum of the Coastal Bend, Victoria

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    Palm District Planning Feedback

    The city is seeking community feedback on its plans for the Palm District, a dynamic area on the eastern edge of Downtown with important cultural history for the Mexican American community. A virtual open house will be held March 9, and Austinites can also explore the plans online and provide feedback via SpeakUp Austin, by email at palmdistrictplanning@austintexas.gov, by phone at 311, or by mail to Attn: Palm District Plan, City of Austin Housing and Planning Department, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767.
    Ongoing; open house Wed., March 9, 6-7pm  
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    Online

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    Postcard Writing With Blue Action Dems

    Gather with fellow Dems to write postcards to help spark voter and volunteer enthusiasm. Being an outdoor event, it'll be called off for inclement weather.
    Tuesdays, 5-7pm  
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    Doc's Backyard

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    Kids

    Science Takes the Field

    Exercise the body and brain with two weeks of sports-inspired STEM activities and fun challenges.
    March 7-18  
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    Science Mill, 101 S. Lady Bird Ln., Johnson City

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    Southwestern University Women's Lacrosse

    Vs. Calvin. Fri., March 4, 7pm. Vs. Ohio Northern. Tue., March 8, 7pm  
    info & schedule
    Southwestern University

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    Support Group for Military Women

    Join in on Zoom for free support for women who are currently active duty or veterans. Call or email to register.
    Tuesdays, 10-11am; Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.  
    info
    Virtual

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    Kids

    Texas History Tuesdays: Spanish Missions in Texas

    Kids will learn about Texas missions and their effects on the Native Americans living here from Bullock Museum educators.
    Tue., March 8, 10am & 1pm. Free.  
    info
    The Bullock Museum online

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    Sports

    Texas State Baseball

    Vs. Texas.
    Tue., March 8, 6pm  
    info & schedule
    Bobcat Ballpark

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    Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session

    See agenda for details, and watch the meeting live on TCTV.
    Tuesdays, 9am  
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    Commissioners Court, 700 Lavaca

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    Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session

    See agenda for details.
    Tue., March 8, 9am  
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    Travis County Commissioners Court

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    Sports

    Virtual Fitness Classes

    Stronger Austin has a full slate of free virtual classes all week long, from cardio & strength to Zumba, so you can always fit some fitness in your schedule.
    Ongoing. Free.  
    info
    Online

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    Volunteer Days at ACR

    Organized types will have fun volunteering to help Austin Creative Reuse sort through donated items, roll fabric, and detangle yarn. Registration required.
    Tuesdays & Thursdays  
    sign up
    Austin Creative Reuse

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    YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program

    A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.
    English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.  
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    Online
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