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Speaking of Pussies…
Members of the national touring company of Cats! will present a fur-raising Cats! Who Care Evening of Cabaret Music to benefit AIDS Services of Austin, next Thu, Aug 13, 11:30pm at Oilcan Harry’s, 211 W. Fourth. In addition to the feline hissss-travaganza, there will be a faboo Auction of Broadway Memorabilia. 406-6175.
Thrifty Church Ladies
We were out doing the weekend thrift thing, you know, driving around looking for deals, yard sales, dudes selling Beanie Babies™ out the backs of trucks – whatever – when we saw it. The friendly fresh coat of paint urged us in. Second Blessing Marketplace, 6506 Burnet, is the new kid on the charity thrift block (on a street full of ’em: Top Drawer, St. Michael’s, Good Samaritan, Next to New, Junior League…) Of course, once inside, we found something we absolutely had to have, but more importantly, we found a few new friends. Turns out, Second Blessing was started by three local women with time on their hands, keen business sense under their belts, and good-neighbor love in their hearts. Laura, Debbie, and Linda were moved by the plight of a fellow Bible study student who pointed out that many – like her – were single parents, barely making it, yet working on charity events to send assistance out of town. So the three big-hearted babes set out to create a nonprofit to assist local single parents out of times of crisis. We’re sure we’ll be hearing more from them in the future, and welcome them to Austin’s Public Service community. 374-9393.
It SIMS Obvious…
… that in a town like Austin, where so many musicians and artists donate their time and efforts to so many good causes, that it would only be natural that a structure of support would be available for them when they find themselves in need. And there is. So come on out and support the annual cross-town SIMS Supper, Tue, Aug 11, to benefit our local SIMS Foundation, which provides low-cost mental health services for folks in the music biz. Many local restaurants (including Gilligan’s, Texicalli Grill, Waterloo Brewing Co., Stubb’s BBQ, West Lynn Cafe, and Babe’s) will donate proceeds from the evening to the foundation. Plus, Stubb’s and Steamboat will present the A Day in the Life music shows, also to benefit SIMS. 494-1007.
Mountains of Support
Time is running out for Gov. Bush to keep his promise and stop the Sierra Blanca nuclear waste dump on the Texas border by September 15, 1998. So say the folks at Sierra Blanca Legal Defense Fund, who will be holding a Stop the Sierra Blanca Nuclear Dump Rally/Photo Exhibit/Press Conference, today, Thu, Aug 6, 4:30-6:30pm on the First Street Bridge at Town Lake (lower deck, east side). Stop by and learn all about this important state issue. 472-0855.
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This article appears in August 7 • 1998 and August 7 • 1998 (Cover).