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ECHO is looking for 800 volunteers to make its annual count of everyone experiencing homelessness in Austin and Travis County a success. The 2020 count takes place Jan. 25. Anyone 18 or older can participate; volunteers will work in teams counting folks in their assigned area. Others can collect donations for the care packages distributed during the count.

This five-day holiday market – now in its 44th year – is presented by the Junior League of Austin. Funds raised help provide essential funding and volunteer hours to programs such as Coats for Kids, FIT-Food in Tummies, and other local community nonprofits.

Anarchy Championship Wrestling returns to Mohawk with the 14th annual Lone Star Classic. The tournament will feature 12 of the best wrestlers from around the country.

Apply for this training course intended to raise the quality of Texas’ Democratic campaigns. Participants will learn how to run for office or effectively run a campaign.

Stop by your nearest Mattress Firm to donate new, unwrapped teddy bears, stuffed animals, and other bedtime toys for foster youth in the Austin community.

Try on the first-edition Chisos Boots, eat some BBQ, and dance to live tunes by Jonathan Terrell and other local musicians. Benefits the Hill Country Conservancy.

Donations and volunteers are needed to help AJC and FLoCode provide coats and menstruation products to those experiencing homelessness. See website for requested donations.

Shop handcrafted wares at Austin's cute AF nail studio.

The 36th annual exhibit incorporates ofrendas, Día de Los Muertos-inspired art, a section dedicated to Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata, mojigangas from the museum’s Viva la Vida Parade & Festival, and an art installation by Yocelyn Riojas and Jerry Silguero.

Dealers from around the country gather to sell furniture, jewelry, glassware, and more at the fairgrounds.

Download a map and drive the backroads between Palestine and Athens to see the East Texas forest at its most colorful.

Help Hat & Heart Farm in their mission to plant over 20,000 onion "starts" before Thanksgiving. Snacks, treats, and homemade French onion soup provided to keep your energy going. Optional photo session featuring one of the farm's turkeys on Nov. 24 ($10).

The name says it all: Play a 300 square-feet cornhole game. This event is part of the Austin Events 2020 wall calendar’s Secret Unpublished Event Series.

Walk-ins accepted. Call 512/494-0953 for volunteer or donation info.

Get inked for a cause! All proceeds from tattoos (featuring pre-drawn designs by Lauren Napolitano) benefit POW!WOW!Nepal, an event that brings artists from all over the world to Kathmandu, where they paint murals and teach workshops with locals to impoverished school children.

The hotel is raising money to purchase and donate rocking chairs to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas. Lone Star Court’s restaurant, the Water Trough, will be featuring specialty cocktails throughout the month and will donate 30% of drink proceeds to Ronald McDonald House.

Community Advocacy & Healing Project hosts their annual POC book drive for the holidays so donate or offer your volunteer services when it comes time to distribute.: Community members are also invited to attend check-ins at the Carver Museum (1161 Angelina), on Thu., Nov. 21 and Mon., Nov. 25, 6:30-8:30pm.

Shop the L.A.-based lifestyle brand's signature stationery, apparel, and accessories collections.

Join the local branch of folks working to pass anti-corruption laws to put an end to political bribery, secret money, and broken elections. Newcomers are invited to arrive at 3pm to meet and mingle.

200 acres, 400 merchants, 3,000 performers, and all the turkey legs you can stomach.

Shop local handmade items and vintage wares, including jewelry, bath & body products, artwork, and more.

Vs. Southern University.

Since Nov. 4, Austin Justice Coalition has been working with Flo Code to collect coats and menstruation products for those experiencing homelessness. Bring donations and help distribute! Email if you’re interested in volunteering.

United Way of Williamson County is looking for volunteers to help with free tax prep services in Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill, and Taylor. Work includes tax prep, translating, and greeting. No prior experience necessary, as a free training is provided, complete with IRS certification.: The sites will be open from Jan. 28 through April 15. Bilingual folks are sorely needed. Email, call, or visit the website for more info.

Get a jump on the holiday season with a stroll through 2 million sparkling lights in the park along the lake.

Anyone who donates, or attempts to donate, will receive a $10 Pinballz Play Card.

Folks who donate at least twice between Sept. 1-Nov. 30 will receive a Sustaining Donor card for an exclusive T-shirt that can be redeemed at the end of November.

Artisan producers from women’s cooperatives all over the world gather in Austin to celebrate cultural exchange, solidarity, fair trade, live music, and poetry. Oh, and you can pick up some unique gifts while you're at it.

Native American artists will show and sell their handmade work along with demonstrations, storytelling, music, and food.