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High Noon Talk

Learn about the inspiring story and lasting legacy of the Hall of Negro Life at the 1936 Texas Centennial Fair with a film screening and panel discussion.

Wed., Sept. 6. Free.
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Bullock Texas State History Museum

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An EGG-cellent Reward For Donating With We Are Blood

Blood donors get a tasty reward from P. Terry's, who'll provide a voucher for a free egg burger.

Sept. 1-15

We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
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Austin Restaurant Weeks

Austin Restaurant Weeks is a two-week-long dining event featuring specially priced lunches, dinners, and cocktails at restaurants (many of the best places in town among them) throughout the greater Austin area, with a portion of the price of each meal going directly to the Central Texas Food Bank.: A portion? Yes: Restaurants donate between $3-9 for each meal sold during the event. The Food Bank can make the most of every dollar donated, so a dinner for two people can generate more than 50 meals for Central Texans facing hunger.: (Note: Prix fixe meal options can include lunch or brunch for $20 and dinner for $40 or $60. Cocktail, beer and wine options may also be available.)
Through Sept. 17
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Beat the Heat

With Central Texas experiencing extremely high temperatures, city leaders issued a reminder to be aware of Excessive Heat Watch and Excessive Heat Warning alerts from the National Weather Service. A warning means action should be taken immediately to avoid heat-related illness. The city began a pilot program in July at Republic Square with misting tents and cold bottled water, and always offers facilities like rec centers and libraries as cooling centers. In addition, city pool fees are waived Aug. 9-Sept. 30, except for Barton Springs. Visit the city's website for more information, and always check before you head to an outdoor event: For safety, organizers may cancel events that put people at risk due to the heat.

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Belles & Chimes Pinball Meetup

Women and nonbinary pinball players are welcome to join this casual pinball group for all levels, meeting at Bender Bar on first Wednesdays of the month and Cidercade on third Wednesdays.

First & third Wednesdays, 8pm
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Bender Bar, 321 W. Ben White #300; Cidercade, 600 E. Riverside
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Buddhist Meditation

Asenath Avinash, who has over a decade of experience practicing both Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, leads an hourlong meditation session. Drop-ins welcome; no registration required.

Wednesdays, noon. Donations appreciated.
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Ceremony Social Spa
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First Wednesday Dark Sky Place Coaching

Are you helping your local community, park, reserve, sanctuary or urban park apply as an International Dark Sky Place? Or are you starting to think about it? Gather to connect with others doing the same thing and be coached by DarkSky Texas volunteers who have experience with IDSP applications.

First Wednesdays, 5pm. Free.

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Fresh for Less Mobile Markets

This program from the city of Austin, run by Farmshare Austin, has opened new market locations. There are now six weekly markets around town that sell Texas-grown produce, eggs, honey, and other groceries all at reduced prices. Most major cards are accepted at these markets and if you are a SNAP customer, you can also use your Lone Star card and Double Up Food Bucks. Locations and schedules are subject to change, so check the current info online to find one near you.

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Geeks Who Drink Trivia

The masters of minutiae present trivia games for prizes, covering everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, science to sports, the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Find them at watering holes all over town each week.

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Help Stock Your School Library

Austin Books and Comics has a neat deal for back to school: Get 15% off “all ages” graphic novels for a limited time, and use your coupon to vote for your school to receive a $250 gift card to stock the school library with graphic novels.

Through Sept. 17
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Austin Books & Comics
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Learn to Farm

Farmshare Austin's Farmer Starter program is an immersive training program on a working, certified organic, diversified vegetable farm designed to provide aspiring farmers with the essential skills and training needed to manage a sustainable farming business. Get more info and apply online.

Applications due Oct. 1

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Legal Info for Seniors

Clayton & Ramirez Law host free sessions answering pertinent questions for the senior set. To learn more and reserve a spot, call 512/974-1700 or email aarc@austintexas.gov.

Through Sept. 6. First Wednesdays, noon-1pm
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Asian American Resource Center
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Texas State Parks Photo Contest

Capture your adventures at Texas State Parks. Explore a new trail, discover a cool critter, or catch an awesome sunset, then submit your pics or tag them on social media (#TexasStateParks and #TexasParks100) to win parks passes or H-E-B gift cards.

Deadline: Nov. 27
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