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Habitat for Humanity Launches Online ReStore
Austin Habitat for Humanity announced that it has taken the ReStore online, allowing the community to shop the wide variety of items currently listed for sale from the comfort of their own home. Similar to the brick-and-mortar locations, you'll find deals on unique items from clothing and shoes to home and garden accessories and more, and when you shop, you're supporting Habitat for Humanity's mission.April 14-June 24Online -
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Heritage Grant Applications for Historic Preservation
The city's Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the Heritage Grant Program, which aims to honor and preserve Austin as a place of personal heritage to promote tourism through the preservation of historic buildings, sites or (contributing) districts.Through July 10Online -
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High 5 Kids Club
Kids bowl free all summer long with High 5 Kids' Club. Register online for your summer pass.Through Aug. 29High 5: 2700 W Anderson; 1502 RR 620 S., Lakeway -
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Lend a Hand ATX
Lend a Hand ATX, created by Austin Tech Alliance, is a platform to help skilled tech volunteers and those in need make critical community connections during the COVID-19 crisis. Create an account, make an offer or request, and find a match!April 24-Dec. 15Online -
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Lights, Camera, Safety PSA Contest
City of Austin's Safe Routes to School program invites seventh and eighth grade students to create their very own public service announcement (a short educational video) showing how to walk, bike, and roll to school safely. The winning filmmakers get Alamo Drafthouse gift cards, and their video will be shown in middle schools across Austin. Get all the details and submit your entry online.Deadline: Aug. 3Online -
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Not at Donn's Depot w/ Chris Gage
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NTD on the VCT Virtual 5K Fun Run & 1M Walk
National Trails Day is a nationwide event to encourage people to discover local trails and celebrate spending time outdoors. For the second annual NTD on the VCT Fun Run, Hill Country Conservancy chose a 5K running course or 1-mile walking course highlighting how Dick Nichols Park connects to the Violet Crown Trail. You can choose a virtual or live version; when you register you'll get the route, a Strava link, a race/walk bib, and a link to the virtual afterparty featuring Will Dupuy. Run or walk anytime between May 30 and June 6, or join the live version Sat., June 6, anytime between 7am and noon. Post a photo of yourself at the finish line on the Hill Country Conservancy Facebook page using #NTDontheVCT to receive a free breakfast taco coupon from Eldorado Cafe and a virtual medal. Virtual afterparty is at 1pm Sat., June 6.May 30-June 6, anytime. Free.Violet Crown Trail -
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Paramount Theatre at Home
This series offers a selection of films curated by Paramount expert programmer Stephen Jannise as well as meal pairings so you can enjoy dinner and a movie. They've taken the guesswork out of movie night and arranged discounts with participating restaurants. Get all the details online.OngoingOnline via www.austintheatre.org -
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Parkfield Drive Virtual Open House
Austin Transportation is proposing changes on Parkfield Drive and near Woolridge Elementary School to enhance safety and mobility for everyone. A survey to leave feedback on the proposal, as well as an interactive map of the proposed changes is included.Through June 14Online -
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Project Connect Virtual Open House
The virtual open house is designed to welcome a new round of feedback on Austin's high-capacity transit plan.Ongoing. Free.Online -
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Rock the Beat 2020
Since Mended Little Hearts' annual fundraising walk is unable to proceed at the Austin Zoo, it's now a virtual walk. Register yourself and/or a team and set up a fundraising page, then get moving on your own terms and raise awareness of the issue. Funds raised will be used for support services for families dealing with congenital heart defects.April 25-June 15. $10 per person; heart warriors are free.Citywide -
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Shape Austin's Future: Redistrict ATX
City Council district boundaries are redrawn every 10 years, and now is your opportunity to get involved by applying for the Applicant Review Panel or the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Get all the details at RedistrictATX.org.June 1-Sept. 30Online -
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SKM Art Advising Online Fundraiser
Benefit Austin Creative Alliance’s Artists Emergency Fund, SKM Art Advising has mounted an online show of work by local artists. Pick up something to beautify your home while contributing to ACA's Artists Emergency Relief Fund, which is offering grants to artists who lost income due to the coronavirus.May 7 until sold outOnline -
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Stephen Carolan
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Storytime Everywhere!
Austin Public Library's Cepeda Branch offers a range of read-alouds online while the branch is closed. There are chapter books for everyone, preschool, and family storytimes. Follow @StorytimeEverywhereATX on Instagram to get the full schedule and to receive alerts when the stories go live.Mon.-Fri., times varyOnline -
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Studio Satya Online Yoga Classes
Local yoga studio Satya has live and recorded classes available online so you can get the exercise and meditation we all so desperately need right now. Donate any amount to get access, and keep your eyes peeled for short free classes coming soon via Instagram.March 17-Aug. 14. $12 suggested donation.Online -
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Sun Radio Electric Gift Program for Central Texas Musicians
Sun Radio runs on solar power, and they're spreading sunshine with one-time gifts of $200 each to assist Central Texas musicians with electric bills. If you qualify and are in need, apply now. If you'd like to help Sun Radio with the program, spread your own sunshine by donating to the fund online.June 1-11Apply online -
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TCDP Now Hiring Election Workers
Travis County Democratic Party is seeking election workers for the July 14 election. No prior experience is needed; you will receive three hours of paid training by Travis County Elections and guidance from veteran workers. On election day, you will be paid for working the full day: $12/hour for judges, and $10/hour for clerks and ballot board members. Your safety is a serious priority; all workers will be provided PPE, hand sanitizers, and hand washing stations, and you will be trained for sanitary procedures with voters. Get more info on what the role entails at TexasDemocrats.org.Apply now for July 14 electionCountywide -
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Texas Butterfly Festival
Pre-registration is underway for the country’s premier butterfly festival to be held Oct. 31-Nov.3 in the Rio Grande Valley. The refundable deposit is the first step for organizers to gauge interest in the re-imagined festival due to the pandemic.Through June 30. $25 deposit.Mission -
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The Escape Game Remote Adventures
Play the Escape Game’s newest game, "Ruins: Forbidden Treasure," from anywhere in the world using Zoom. Control an avatar wearing a live feed camera, search 360° images of the room, and use items in your online dashboard to progress through the game. An expert game guide will be there to help along the way, just like the typical escape room. Assemble a team of friends, family, or co-workers, and see if you can escape within an hour!May 5-Dec. 20. $25/person.Online -
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Thee Gay Agenda Presents: Thee Learning Factory
Round two of TGA's online workshop series offers a lineup of queer creatives teaching you myriad skills, from tarot reading to weaving chainmail.Through June 30. Various prices.Online -
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Trappings of Texas Art and Gear Sale
The annual sale of paintings, collectibles, and jewelry has gone online with artwork sold directly from the artists and new pieces added throughout the sale.Through Aug. 2Online via Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine -
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We Are the Best! (2013)
Magnolia Mondays: Set in early Eighties Stockholm, a story of three young misfits who start a punk band despite their lack of musical talent or instruments.Mon., June 1, 7pmOnline via Violet Crown -
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Weekly Writing Series for Women of Color
ART | library deco hosts this six-week creative writing workshop, which offers vintage jazz and an artistic visual to accompany the writing prompts provided. Register soon for as many sessions as will fit your schedule, and be sure to contribute your finished work to the COVID-19 INDEX project.June 3-July 8. Wednesdays, 8-8:45pmOnline -
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Yoga With Adriene
Local YouTuber and multiple "Best of Austin" winner Adriene Mishler has enough online classes to keep you busy through an extensive quarantine. There are videos specifically for kids and teens, and targeted sessions for any ailment you might be experiencing (anxiety, anyone?).March 17-Aug. 28Online
