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    Rooster Teeth Expo

    The cool kids call it RTX. The people that started with Red vs. Blue and went on to explode onto the world of online video. Meet your favorite RT personalities and party with like-minded folks all weekend. For more, see RTX Austin 2018.
    Fri.-Sun., Aug. 3-5. $35-95.
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      AAC Summer Camp for Shelter Dogs

      The Austin Animal Center needs foster parents for its summer camp program to give dogs a break from the shelter life. You don't have to have foster experience, but they do ask that you sign on for two weeks.
      Pickup is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, 11am-7pm. Free.  
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      Austin 60 Strong Calendar Contest

      Do you know someone who is still rockin' it at or after 60? Connected Senior Care Advantage is searching for a dozen inspirational adults ages 60-69 that are "healthy in mind and body and are contributing to Austin in some way." The winners will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges and included in a calendar photo shoot.
      Through Aug. 15  
      Austin
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      Back to School Bike Drive

      Jason & Deb from 101X and Bikes for Goodness Sake have partnered to build and donate bikes for underprivileged kids. They are taking cash donations as well as bikes, and you can also donate your time and help build them on Aug. 5. See the website for more.
      Ongoing
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      Cocktails & Cupcakes

      The cocktails are by Liber & Co. and cupcakes from Dolce Terra, plus there will be an artisan market with 80 vendors and you can check out the "Wet, Wild & a Wee Bit of Whimsy" exhibit while you're there.
      Fri., Aug. 3, 6:30-9:30pm. Free.  
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      COVER 3’s Back-to-School Supply Drive

      COVER 3 is hosting a special back-to-school supply drive benefiting the Rainbow Room, an org providing resources for abused children. Collection boxes are available at each Austin-area COVER 3 and COVER 2 restaurant. They're looking for backpacks, folders, notebooks, pencils, crayons, markers, and things of that sort.
      Aug. 1-11
      COVER 3 and 2 locations
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      Fast Eddie's 20th Anniversary Celebrations

      Each month Fast Eddie's will feature a different theme, drink specials, and raffle prizes, leading up to the mother of all giveaways – a brand-new Chevy Camaro in the color of your choice. Ooooo eeeee!
      First Fridays through February 2019
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      Free Minds Seeking Applications

      Free Minds is a program of Foundation Communities in partnership with UT-Austin and ACC and is designed to serve adults who have faced barriers to higher education. Books, tuition, and child care are provided at no cost to students, and those who successfully complete the course earn 6 college credits.
      Apps accepted on a rolling basis. Free.  
      M Station Apartments, 2906 E. MLK
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      Full Sass Trivia Night

      Batch promises "delicious kolaches, an amazing beer selection, and two hours of fun, competitive, and silly trivia."
      Fri., Aug. 3, 7:30-10pm. Free.  
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      Holodeck Happy Hour With DJ Troller

      The DJ spins some electronic, dance, and synth pop while you get down on some tasty bites from Sa-Tén's new-ish location.
      Fri., Aug. 3, 5-8pm. Free.  
      Sa-Tén Coffee, 4917 Airport
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      Imaginary Stereo

      Live electronic music performances by Bragglights, eBurner, Brainwavve, and more.
      Fri., Aug. 3. Free.
      Wilder Wood, 1300 E. Seventh
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      Purple Martin Parties

      Calling all bird nerds: Travis Audubon is hosting purple martin watch parties every weekend from July 20 to Aug. 4 starting at 7:45pm.
      Free.  
      Behind Applebee’s and near the Sam’s Club parking lot at La Frontera Village in Round Rock
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      Summer Crush

      Beats by DJ Kurupt & Buck Rogers and special cocktails on the WET Deck from Memorial Day to Halloween.
      Fridays, noon-9pm, through October. $10.  
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      Synergy Music & Arts Campout

      Live music from Desert Dwellers, Deuce Parks, and more, along with art vendors and themed camps.
      Fri.-Sun., Aug. 3-5. $40 and up.  
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      We Are Blood & Blue Bell: Pint for Pint

      Trade a pint of blood for a pint of ice cream. Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate at any We Are Blood donor center (or daily mobile drive) will leave with a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream.
      Aug. 1-14. Free.

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