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Earth Day Jubilee with The Trail Conservancy
Join The Trail Conservancy on the Butler Hike and Bike Trail for the 2nd Annual Earth Day Jubilee celebration! Enjoy live music by Mr. Will, Motenko, and Brother Thunder, eco-friendly activities, a market by Austin Flea, and fun for the whole family.Sat. Apr. 20, 10am-2pmButler Park -
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The Amazing Acro-Cats: Keep It Weird in Austin!
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.Apr. 24-May 5Long Center for the Performing Arts
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CraftHER Market Week
For nine days, you’ll be able to shop online from more than 90+ businesses across Texas who have been impacted by COVID-19. On top of that, participate in daily digital workshops and panel events as well as two weekends of craftHER curbside, where you can pick up curated small business guides, boxes, meals, and cocktails from the craftHER Market team.Oct. 3-11Online and various locations -
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Final Call for RENT: Relief of Emergency Needs for Tenants
This program through the city of Austin provides full rent payment for income-eligible renters financially impacted by COVID-19. Get all the details on their FAQ and apply online.Applications due Tue., Dec. 8, noon -
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Order Up! Donate Blood, Get a Free Whataburger
We Are Blood partnered up again with Texas favorite Whataburger. When you donate this week, you'll receive a voucher for a free Whataburger. Due to COVID-19, appointments are mandatory and masks or face coverings are required. Schedule a donation appointment online or by calling 512/206-1266.Oct. 1-8We Are Blood donor centers & mobile drives -
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PPE Distribution Event
Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will be distributing hand sanitizer, masks, and educational materials.Thu., Oct. 8, 9-11am. Free.Manor City Hall, 105 E. Eggleston St., Manor -
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Shock the Vote ATX
Shock the Vote is a new nonpartisan, community-building campaign aiming to energize the city of Austin. Funds raised through partner events support Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Justice Coalition, Between the Pages, Out Youth, the SAFE Alliance, and Texas Appleseed. This week's events include improv with Y'all We Asian (Oct. 1), sketches and music with Hot Pot Comedy (Oct. 2), and a clothing collection preview party with Flavors Creative Group (Oct. 8). Sign up for the newsletter to get updates and join in on one of the partner events to support the cause.Thu.-Fri., Oct. 1-2, Thu., Oct. 8Online -
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Shock the Vote ATX Online Auction
Shock the Vote ATX is all about community engagement, with 80 cents of every dollar of profit going directly to featured local nonprofit orgs. And this auction is a chance to score some very cool items including an abundant selection of art by Tim Doyle, Devin Lawson, and others; autographed albums; a priceless Robert Plant signed and framed print – and so much more. You don't want to miss this one!Through Nov. 8, 8pm
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Art Scared
The San Marcos Art League is seeking elementary to high school students for a temporary public art installation designed for windows of participating establishments on the historic downtown square. Kids will paint a: section of a designated window on Sat., Oct. 24, with a Halloween-themed image.Registration deadline: Oct. 10Apply online -
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Austin Free-Net Fundraiser
Austin Free-Net brings computer literacy classes to older and less tech-savvy Austinites, maintains a community computer lab, and leads workforce readiness programs in partnership with Austin Community College. The nonprofit was selected as one of 39 Texas-based nonprofits eligible for matching donations from the A Community Thrives 2020 fundraising challenge, and you can help them reach their $6,000 goal with a donation by Oct. 16.Through Fri., Oct. 16Online -
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Austin Scavenger Hunt
Explore Downtown in search of storied buildings, green spaces, and famous concert venues, all while solving riddles, trivia questions, and completing photo challenges. Now available: "Roam From Home," with family and date night scavenger hunt activities you can do without leaving the house.Anytime. $12.99-24.99.Online and at home -
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Austin Self-Guided Hemp Tour
Learn more about hemp while social distancing. Visit all seven retail locations for special discounts, education, and free swag.Through Oct. 22. Free.Citywide -
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BSC Reopening Business Safely Global Forum
Business is not as usual. This is a safe place to talk about business concerns, share ideas, and hear from weekly business expert guests.Thursdays, 12-1pm. Through Dec. 16. Free.Online -
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Canyon Lake Gorge Tours
In the summer of 2002, for the first time floodwaters rushed over the spillway carving a geological wonder exposing dinosaur tracks, creating waterfalls, and carving a new lagoon now a part of a three-hour tour.Ongoing. $10.Canyon Lake -
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City of Austin "How to Help" Portal
Looking for the right way to help your community during the pandemic? Or do you have a volunteer opportunity that you want to list? Visit the city's "How to Help" portal to make a match. The portal includes ways to help from home, donation drives, and active community engagement opportunities.OngoingOnline -
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City's Nonprofit Grant Program Closing Soon
The city's Economic Development Department reopened the Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant fund to reach additional local nonprofits facing hardships due to the pandemic, and applications are due this week. This $6.35 million fund provides grants of up to $20,000.Through Oct. 9, 5pm -
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Flight of the Bats
The bats have returned to the 350-foot-deep cavern three hours from Austin. Evening tours of the bat emergence have begun with social distancing. Reservations required.Wed.-Sun., through Oct. 31, 7:30pm. $6-14.Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area, Rocksprings -
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HSEM Calendar Contest
The city's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management invites Travis County students in second through fifth grades to submit artwork for the first Emergency Preparedness Calendar. Themes include family emergency preparedness actions, Central Texas severe weather conditions, and man-made disasters.Deadline: Oct. 18Online -
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Human Resource Basics Webinar
Learn the basics before hiring that first employee or independent contractor, including what records you need to have thereafter.Wed.-Thu., Oct. 7-8, 9am-noon. Free.Online -
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Keep Austin Weird’s 5.12K Run to Brunch
Keep Austin Weird with scenic run courses throughout the city, unique restaurants, and local entertainment. Presented by Karbach Brewing Co. in partnership with Southern Smoke Foundation to help raise money and awareness for their Austin Relief Fund, helping people in the local food and beverage industry impacted by COVID-19.Sept. 20-Oct. 18. $45.Virtual -
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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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Mobility Committee Meeting
Committee will discuss the street impact fee ordinance and program.Thu., Oct. 8, 1pmVideoconference -
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Pig Week 2020
OK, so Pig Week is actually seven weeks, during which Central Texas Pig Rescue's compassionate small-business friends will be offering specials, with proceeds going to the CTPR Expansion Project. Check the calendar, follow CTPR's social media, and sign up for the newsletter to get reminders and updates. Then, simply indulge in your local faves like Rebel Cheese, Plow Burger, Bouldin Creek Cafe, and more, and share on Instagram by tagging @centraltexaspigrescue and the business' account using #pigweek2020 to be entered into raffles. It's an excellent way to "swine and dine," if you will, for a great cause.Through Oct. 31 -
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Science Under the Stars: Super Humankind
What if humans could have superpowers like Spider-Man or Wonder Woman? In fact, they already do! Learn about superpowers due to genetic adaptation by natural selection and through cultural innovations with Science Under the Stars. Links to the lecture, a video tour of Brackenridge Field Lab, kids' activities, and more will be posted online on Oct. 1 to prepare viewers for the live Q&A with speaker Christina Balentine on Oct. 8.Materials available Thu., Oct. 1; live Q&A Thu., Oct. 8, 7pm. Free.Virtual -
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Suffrage Now: A 19th Amendment Centennial Exhibition
Contemporary Texas women photographers share photos commenting on the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.Aug. 6-Jan. 31Online -
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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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YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program
A free community program for qualifying low-income families that focuses on preparing children ages 2-4 for school, while providing their caregivers with the tools to facilitate their child’s development. Classes are offered twice a week in English and Spanish and last one hour.English: Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am. Spanish: Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30am; Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am.. Free.Online
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Austin FC Season Membership Deposits
Austin's Major League Soccer team, Austin FC, is officially taking deposits for 2021 season memberships. Your deposit will reserve your spot in line, which means the earlier you purchase your membership, the earlier you're eligible to select your seats for the season.Ongoing. $50.
