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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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    ACC San Gabriel Campus Block Party

    The ACC San Gabriel Campus invites you to a block party. Explore the new Austin Community College campus in Leander and get help with enrollment steps and registering for classes!
    Wed., Aug. 8, 10am-3pm. Free.  
    ACC San Gabriel Campus, 449 San Gabriel Campus Dr., Leander
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    August Salon at Wildfire Restaurant

    Imam Rizwan Khan will speak on The Quran. Imam Khan serves as a Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the oldest Muslim organization in the United States (since 1920).
    Wed., Aug. 8, 6:30pm
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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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    Chocolate Decadence Networking

    Celebrate all things chocolate at this gathering of professional women in the life sciences. Chocolatey booze, baked goods, entertainment, and a silent auction round out this sweet, sweet networking event.
    Wed., Aug. 8, 5:30-7:30pm. $95.
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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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    Downtown Jo's Trivia Night

    Sign-ups begin at 5:30pm.
    Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Free.
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    Educator Workshops at Thinkery

    This is a workshop series for educators working in 2nd-6th grades exploring a variety of subjects including STEAM learning (Aug. 6), design-based activities (Aug. 7), Mechanics & Movement (Aug. 8), and Electricity & Circuits (Aug. 9).
    Mon.-Thu., Aug. 6-9. $25.  
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    El Norteño Mural Meat-up

    How's this for a Weird Wednesday: a mural unveiling, a live performance by Conjuntos Los Pinkys, and free meat snacks!
    Wed., Aug. 8, 6-8pm. Free.
    The Austinite Market, 1017 Barton Springs Rd
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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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    How to Tell Your Unique Story

    ... to Attract Clients and Make More Money: This is a career-oriented discussion with speaker Judy Tsuei, founder of Wild Hearted Words.
    Wed., Aug. 8, noon-1:30pm  
    Vessel Coworking, 500 E. St. Johns
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    Hump Day Nooner Ride

    Don't have a job or have an understanding boss? Take some time to get in a quick ride and a bite to eat along the way.
    Wednesdays, 11:45am
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    Nerd Nite

    Another month, another nerd-out with some of Austin's geekiest.
    Wed., Aug. 8, 7pm
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    Waterloo Fest Wednesdays

    Gearing up for the annual jam band festival happening in September, the Parish will be hosting Waterloo parties with live painting, vendors, and some local Austin acts from Roxy Roca to Trouble in the Streets.
    Through Sept. 5. Wednesdays, 7pm. $7 (free for festival pass holders).  
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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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    Wednesday Night Live: Music at Mueller

    Live music from Big Wy's Brass Band, complimentary sparkling water, and Mueller giveaways on the Aldrich Street Paseo.
    Wed., Aug. 8, 6-7:30pm. Free.  
    1911 Aldrich

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