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    "Texas Governors and Their Times, 1846-1946"

    This exhibit showcases materials from the State Archives documenting the official work and daily business of the state’s chief executive spanning 100 years. Can't visit in person? It's available to explore online.
    Sept. 19, 2022-May 15, 2023. Free.
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    ACL Festival Load-In Closures

    With the behemoth of a festival just around the corner, residents can expect road closures and verious lot closures around Zilker as the fest (Oct. 7-9 & 14-16) sets up and breaks down. In addition, the park will be closed for other uses beginning Sept. 26. The city has a handy map and schedule of all the details online for those who want to prepare.
    Sept. 19-Oct. 21  
    Zilker Park and surrounding area
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    Adult Homeopathic Herb Gardening

    A six-week intro course covering fall vegetable and herb gardening taught by master gardener Harve' Franks.
    Oct. 4-Nov. 8. Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. $120.  
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    Adult Skate Night

    Leave the rugrats at home and enjoy the roller rink with other grownups.
    Tuesdays, 7-11pm; Saturdays, 9pm-midnight  
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    AISD COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

    Austin ISD has free vaccine clinics scheduled at schools all over the city, so it's a great time to get those boosters and get the kids vaccinated; it's approved for anyone 6 months or older.
    Various dates through fall/winter. Free.  
    Citywide; find list online
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    AJC General Body Meeting

    Learn about the work Austin Justice Coalition is doing and how you can get involved. Join in person or on Zoom.
    Tue., Nov. 8, 6:30pm  
    1605 38 1/2 St. and on Zoom
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    CER Lunchtime Lecture

    The Austin Water Center for Environmental Research presents a lecture about Alexander von Humboldt titled "The Great Disruptors: Physical Geography as Modified by Human Action."
    Tue., Oct. 4, 12:30pm  
    Norman Hackerman Bldg., Rm. 1.270, 100 E. 24th, UT campus
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    Donate Blood, Get Tacos

    Treat yo'self to a damn good taco from Torchy's as a reward for the good deed of donating blood.
    Oct. 1-14  
    We Are Blood donation centers and mobile drives
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    Harry Potter Trivia Series

    Teams of up to six will compete against other superfans answering 60 questions from one of the Harry Potter books. After six rounds, points are tallied and the top teams are entered into the finale wizard's duel.
    Sept. 13 & 20; Oct. 4 & 18; Nov. 1 & 15; Dec. 6, 7-9pm. $8.  
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    Homeowner Savings Workshop

    Keeping up with home costs can be hard, so the city offers programs that may help, especially for older adults. Learn more at this seminar.
    Tue., Oct. 4, 9:30am  
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    Late at the Lake

    An open mic for musicians, poets, and comedians. Signup starts at 7:30pm.
    Tuesdays, 8-11pm. Free.  
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    LegalLine

    On the first Tuesday of every month, obtaining good, simple legal advice is easy. Just call 512/472-8303 for LegalLine, the free legal advice hotline sponsored by Austin Lawyer Referral Service. Attorney volunteers can answer questions and give brief legal advice concerning many areas of law.
    First Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Free.  
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    No Lights No Lycra

    A DJ night that’s not at the club, a workout that’s not at the gym, a personal meditation that’s anything but silent.
    Every other Tuesday, 8-9:30pm. $10 suggested donation.  
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    No Lights No Lycra

    A DJ night that’s not at the club, a workout that’s not at the gym, a personal meditation that’s anything but silent.
    Every other Tuesday, 8-9:30pm. $10 suggested donation.  
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    Paws & Pours for AHS

    If you'll be out and about in October and you love animals, here's a chance to maximize your fun and support Austin Humane Society. Simply buy a passport and all month you'll get free glasses of wine, free flights, and other paw-some specials at more than two dozen spots, along with a beverage and koozie from Mighty Swell. Buy online or at a kickoff party at Hank's (5811 Berkman, Oct. 4, 4-6pm); Easy Tiger (1501 E. Seventh, Oct. 5, 5-7pm); or Jo's Coffee (1000 E. 41st, Oct. 7, 9-11am).
    Oct. 1-31. Passes available after Sept. 22. $40.  
    Multiple locations
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    Platelet Donors Urgently Needed

    A growing community means a growing need for platelets, which are a crucial component of blood used for cancer patients, people with traumatic injuries, and pediatric transplant patients. In an effort to ramp up platelet donations, We Are Blood launched “Power Up,” a program that awards donors who donate five times by Nov. 30. Donors can choose one of four exclusive prizes: an embroidered windbreaker, Alamo movie passes, a tote, or backpack. Schedule online or call 512/206-1266.
    Through Nov. 30  
    We Are Blood donor centers
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    Roots & Wings Festival Volunteers Needed

    Join Keep Austin Beautiful to assemble activity kits for the fall festival.
    Sept. 26-Oct. 7  
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    Travis County Commissioners Court Voting Session

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

    With election day coming right up and early voting in progress right now, the Travis County Democratic Party is out in full force and could use help getting out the vote. Sign up online for one of their many volunteer opportunities all over town.
    Ongoing  
    Various locations

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