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    Participate in Viva México: Kids' Art Contest

    A visual arts contest for kids to create original works of art to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. Children ages 5-12 submit photos of their artwork, and images will be posted on the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's Facebook and Instagram pages Sept. 12-18 and will be highlighted during the MACC's 16 de Septiembre event. Winners will be selected based on the number of likes they receive and will be sent a prize package of arts supplies and MACC swag. Winners announced Sept. 20.
    Through Sept. 11  
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    AISD Launches New Support Web Pages

    Austin ISD has launched new web pages full of resources, FAQs, and instructions to support Community Learning Spaces and caregivers as students begin learning remotely for the first four weeks of school. Community Learning Spaces are facilitated by community organizations, groups of parents, faith-based organizations, or public entities that provide in-person support to students during times of remote off-campus instruction, and you can find one online if needed.
    Beginning Sept. 8  
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    Create Away Afterschool Program

    Dougherty Arts Center's afterschool program is held over Zoom so students ages 5-12 can connect with others, socialize with peers, and flex their creative skills under the guidance of arts instructors.
    Registration now open; spring session runs March 1-April 15  
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    Devised Shakespeare

    An online production for teens created through team collaboration. Using a Shakespeare play as inspiration and the internet as backdrop, players will work together to develop and perform a new story. Exploring multiple production formats, from Zoom to podcasts to memes or Instagram stories, it will be such stuff as dreams are made on!
    Sept. 15-Dec. 17, Tue. & Thu., 3:30-5pm. $75/month or $15/semester.  
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    ImprovEd Shakespeare Club

    Kids age 8-12 will enjoy this playful approach to engaging with the Bard. Hourlong extremely interactive weekly virtual sessions are combined with at-home projects, such as sending sonnets to pen pals, recording selfie videos as Shakespeare characters, and performing spontaneous Shakespeare flash mob soliloquies for the trees in your backyard.
    Sept. 17-Dec. 17, Thursdays, 11am. $50/month or $140/semester.  
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    YMCA E-Sports Gaming Leagues

    The Y will offer kids ages 8 and up an opportunity to compete in two of the world’s most popular games – Rocket League and League of Legends. Matches will be held on Saturdays beginning Oct. 3, and your team will play together virtually from home.
    Deadline to register: Sat., Sept. 26. $10.  
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