The Acro-Cats tour supports Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Rock Cats Rescue is focused on saving cats "One Click at a Time" through cat welfare, rescue, and adoption. The Acro-Cats show promotes the importance of bonding and training cats with positive reinforcement, while also finding homes for rescued cats.
Join BookSpring for an enchanting celebration of reading at BookSpring Fest: A Read Aloud Celebration! Enjoy inspiring stories read aloud from pillars of the community, carnival games, a petting zoo, face painters, balloon makers, books, and refreshments (ALL FREE).
While Trae the Truth (Aug. 9) and others are on the bill for these Wednesday parties at Givens Park, you can also enjoy tons of games and rides, tasty grub and retail vendors, health and job resources, and much more.
Community members are invited to provide feedback for the Travis County Healthcare District, doing business as Central Health. Tuesday's forum is conducted in English, Wednesday's in Spanish. Childcare and refreshments provided.
Follow the evolution of the gaming industry from the Seventies to the present day with a focus on the local scene from Richard Garriott's Ultima series to John Romero's Doom to the developers making waves on today's gaming platforms.
Daily through March 18, 2018. Museum admission: $13 ($9, kids).
Kids will get pro instruction with camp director and former National Pro Fast Pitch League player Shanna Diller, a camp T-shirt, and two tickets to an upcoming Express game.
An indie-rock/psych filled night to kick off Ruby Fray's upcoming tour. The first 30 people in will receive handmade soaps by Ruby's Emily Beanblossom.
County commissioners are looking to fill two seats for the board of trustees of Integral Care this October. Qualified individuals wishing to represent the county should apply. Find details online or call.
El Buen Samaritano hosts a public participation challenge to raise awareness of the services they provide to Latino and immigrant families. Enter by uploading your Grito videos (a cry for independence, a halt to oppression, and a soulful shout) to social media with #gritochallenge, then tag three other people to do it on social media.
Kick off Pride week with a Tour de Gay Bars. Austin Pride celebrates their boozy sponsors with a crawl from BT2 to Iron Bear to Highland then Rain, Sellers, and OCH.
Wanna be in the parade? You've got some options.: 1) Balloon artists Nate the Great and Stacy Pineapple are looking for walkers to join their wearable balloon art float. Email for deets: balloonsbypineapple@gmail.com: 2) Lesbutante and the Boss have an open call for their parade pre-party and float. Different seats range from $33-65. See FB for deets.: 3) Pride Grand Marshal and Counter Balance ED Fatima Mann invites people of the global majority to join her in the parade to create space for those who identify as LGBTQ and POC. See FB.: 4) Equality Texas is also looking for marchers! Interested parties should visit the linked Google Doc for deets.
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit needs volunteers to offer immediate assistance to victims of various criminal and crisis circumstances. Those interested must complete a training program from Sept. 11-Oct. 2 (Mon. and Thu., 6-9pm, Sat. 9am-5pm).