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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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Order Up! Donate Blood, Get a Free Whataburger
We Are Blood partnered up again with Texas favorite Whataburger. When you donate this week, you'll receive a voucher for a free Whataburger. Due to COVID-19, appointments are mandatory and masks or face coverings are required. Schedule a donation appointment online or by calling 512/206-1266.Oct. 1-8We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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Shock the Vote ATX
Shock the Vote is a new nonpartisan, community-building campaign aiming to energize the city of Austin. Funds raised through partner events support Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Justice Coalition, Between the Pages, Out Youth, the SAFE Alliance, and Texas Appleseed. This week's events include improv with Y'all We Asian (Oct. 1), sketches and music with Hot Pot Comedy (Oct. 2), and a clothing collection preview party with Flavors Creative Group (Oct. 8). Sign up for the newsletter to get updates and join in on one of the partner events to support the cause.Thu.-Fri., Oct. 1-2, Thu., Oct. 8Online
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Austin Ed Fund's Inspire the Future Event
Austin Ed Fund’s sixth annual Inspire the Future fundraiser will celebrate the work of the AISD Crisis Support Fund and give a special welcome to AISD's new superintendent, Dr. Stephanie Elizalde. Learn more about the Austin Ed Fund and how you can support the district's 80,000 students and 5,500 teachers by tuning in via AISD-TV or the Austin Ed Fund’s YouTube channel.In English: Fri., Oct. 2, noon & 6pm; Sat., Oct. 3, 10am. En español: Fri., Oct. 2, 1pm & 7pm; Sat., Oct. 3, 11am. Free.Televised on AISD-TV's channel 22 -
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Austin Free-Net Fundraiser
Austin Free-Net brings computer literacy classes to older and less tech-savvy Austinites, maintains a community computer lab, and leads workforce readiness programs in partnership with Austin Community College. The nonprofit was selected as one of 39 Texas-based nonprofits eligible for matching donations from the A Community Thrives 2020 fundraising challenge, and you can help them reach their $6,000 goal with a donation by Oct. 16.Through Fri., Oct. 16Online -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Book Clubs
Austin Public Library has a full schedule of virtual book clubs throughout the fall, including true crime, LGBTQ content, graphic novels, and more. Check out the online calendar and see if one strikes your fancy. -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Self-Guided Hemp Tour
Learn more about hemp while social distancing. Visit all seven retail locations for special discounts, education, and free swag.Through Oct. 22. Free.Citywide -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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City's Nonprofit Grant Program Closing Soon
The city's Economic Development Department reopened the Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant fund to reach additional local nonprofits facing hardships due to the pandemic, and applications are due this week. This $6.35 million fund provides grants of up to $20,000.Through Oct. 9, 5pm -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Pig Week 2020
OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue's compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR's social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business' account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It's an excellent way to "swine and dine," if you will, for a great cause.Through Oct. 31 -
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Planet Rock Distillery
This beautiful outdoor venue offers plenty of room to social distance and a variety of mixed drinks using locally distilled vodka. Book some time at their "glampground" or just check out some live music: This weekend features the Ole Coots on Friday and the Leanne Band on Saturday, and every Saturday there's karaoke from 1-4pm.Fri.-Sat., Oct. 2-3Planet Rock Vodka Distillery, 5401 Hudson Bend -
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Science Under the Stars: Super Humankind
What if humans could have superpowers like Spider-Man or Wonder Woman? In fact, they already do! Learn about superpowers due to genetic adaptation by natural selection and through cultural innovations with Science Under the Stars. Links to the lecture, a video tour of Brackenridge Field Lab, kids' activities, and more will be posted online on Oct. 1 to prepare viewers for the live Q&A with speaker Christina Balentine on Oct. 8.Materials available Thu., Oct. 1; live Q&A Thu., Oct. 8, 7pm. Free.Virtual -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online
