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All Dolled Up: Playing With Identity in 1940s Paper Dolls
An exhibit demonstrating the cultural messages conveyed to girls in the Forties, with a collection donated to UT's School of Human Ecology. A reception includes the chance for visitors to construct their own paper dolls.Nov. 4-17. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm; reception: Thu., Nov. 10, 2:30pm. Free.UT Admin. Bldg., 1616 Guadalupe
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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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City Council Mobility Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss the Barton Springs Road Bridge, Vision Zero, and more.Thu., Nov. 10, 1pm -
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College Student Commission Meeting
The commission will hear briefings from working groups and discuss health care access, campus parking, disability justice, and other issues faced by students.Thu., Nov. 10, 4pm -
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DAC Nights: Wrap It
Head to the Dougherty Arts Center to upgrade your gift-wrapping skills. Learn some new tricks and take home unique wrapping paper designed by you. And stop by their card station to write a holiday letter to the troops – the DAC team will mail them for you. Note: This event is part of the Austin Veterans Arts Festival, created by the Veterans Suicide Prevention Channel to use the arts to promote wellness; attending veterans will receive free therapeutic arts and craft kits provided by the Help Heal Veterans organization.Thu., Nov. 10, 7-9pm. Free. -
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Donate to Hands for Hope
Donate now to help nonprofit El Buen Samaritano meet its $450,000 goal, which goes toward holiday meal kits, a food pantry, baby formula, services, and other assistance for Central Texans in need.Ongoing -
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Fareground Holiday Mixology Masterclass
Fareground and Angel's Envy collab to get you prepped for the season, teaching the ins and outs of cocktail mixing at fully stocked stations and sending students off with recipe cards and more.Thu., Nov. 10, 6:30pm. $95.Ellis at Fareground, 111 Congress -
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Fill a Thanksgiving Table
Central Texas Food Bank always welcomes donations, but now is a great time to chip in because thanks to community partners at the Beaumont Foundation, every dollar donated is doubled up to $100,000. They've even got an online shopping cart you can fill with cranberry sauce, yams, corn, and other goodies to be donated, because shopping online is always fun.Ongoing -
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Free Beginner Two-Step Lessons
Join Double or Nothing Two-Step for a free class followed by live music and dancing.Thursdays, 7pm. Donations appreciated. -
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Hill Country Galleria Ice Rink
Find it between the Bee Cave Public Library and the Hill Country Galleria lawn.Through Jan. 2. $15 to skate; reservations encouraged. -
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Houseplants 101
Join the Lumber society for a botanical journey with Tillery Street Plant Company's greenhouse manager.Thu., Nov. 10, 7-9pm. $20. -
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Housing & Planning Committee Meeting
The committee discusses equitable transit-oriented development and other business.Thu., Nov. 10, 3pm -
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Mozart's Holiday Light Show
What's already a great view on the lake becomes even better with a spectacular light show, complemented by hot cocoa and tasty treats.Through Jan. 6 -
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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. 30We Are Blood donor centers -
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Practiquemos Español
If you know some Spanish but are seeking a low-pressure environment to fine-tune it, this is the place.Mondays & Thursdays, 6pm. Free. -
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Showroom Austin Store Opening
Get drinks and gifts with purchase at the new women's apparel and accessories shop.Thu., Nov. 10, 4-7pm. Free.Showroom Austin, Domain NORTHSIDE, 3200 Palm Way #120 -
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The Annual Great Pumpkin Haul
Pumpkins are the fave fall food for the residents of Central Texas Pig Rescue. If you've got a hoard of gourds, check CTPR's website for a list of places to donate and guidelines for what is pleasing to the pigs' palates. They could also use some extra hands to transport all the donations.Through Dec. 17Various locations -
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The Black Fund Now Accepting Applications
The Austin Community Foundation has opened a request for proposals for the Black Fund, which will award 16 grants totaling $340,000 in first round of funding to "unleash the power of Black-led organizations and uplift solutions to benefit the Black community in Central Texas." Get details and apply online.Deadline: Nov. 18 -
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Thursday Night Football Watch Party
Enjoy $1 wings and $2 Tecates as you take in the big game.Thursdays, 7-10pm -
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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 Meals on Wheels Central Texas
The season of giving is a great time to get involved with Meals on Wheels, and donating just an hour a week makes a huge difference to the homebound older adults served by the org. Volunteers deliver more than a meal; they also bring warm smiles and much-needed safety checks. Apply online and get signed up for a Zoom training to get started.OngoingApply online -
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Volunteer With Operation Turkey
Nonprofit Operation Turkey serves hearty Thanksgiving meals to folks who otherwise wouldn't get one. On Thanksgiving eve they'll be smoking hundreds of turkeys and accepting care package donations, then on Thanksgiving they'll deliver the meals and donations to homeless or less fortunate Austinites. Any kind of help is appreciated, so sign up now or donate online.Turkey Tailgate: Wed., Nov. 23, 6-8pm. Operation Turkey: Thu., Nov. 24, 8am-noon -
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Wine & Wag at Lone Star Court
Enjoy a glass of wine with your furry friend and pick up pet-friendly treats and swag. Sponsored by Wander + Ivy, a percentage of proceeds will go to Austin Humane Society.Thursdays through Nov. 17, 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
