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Knowing the News: Media Literacy in the Age of COVID-19
PEN America and the Library Foundation invite you to attend a live and interactive media literacy webinar facilitated by Nora Benavidez, director of U.S. free expression programs at PEN America. Participants will leave equipped to consume news with a critical eye, ready to discern the veracity of information they see online.Mon., April 13, 7pm. Free.Online -
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Rick's Cleaners Offers Free Uniform Cleaning
Multiple "Best of Austin" award-winners Rick's Cleaners are rolling out the red carpet for health care workers and first responders. As a way to give back to the heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, Rick's on Cameron Road is offering free uniform cleanings through April 17.April 13-17 -
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Your CBD Store Blood Drive
This mobile blood drive has a very special bonus: a $10 coupon for Your CBD Store. Schedule an appointment online now with We Are Blood using group code D263 to be sure you don't miss out!Wed., April 15, noon-5pmYour CBD Store, 15609 Ronald Reagan Blvd. Ste. B-200, Leander
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All Together ATX Fund
Austin Community Foundation and United Way for Greater Austin have begun a community-led philanthropic fund, dubbed All Together ATX, to support communities experiencing economic and health-related hardships caused by COVID-19 in the Austin metro area. Donate online; grant applications are open until April 10, and funds will be distributed beginning May 1.Through April 17Online -
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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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Best Food Trucks
Best Food Trucks is offering an order-ahead service to help practice social distancing, and bringing food trucks to underserved communities. You can find trucks near you by going to the online map.OngoingCitywide -
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Virtual Bowl for Kids
This year, Bowl for Kids is going virtual. Get your team together and fundraise online all month, and get into the theme with a weekly Roaring Twenties costume contest. Teams raising the most funds win special prizes, too. Follow @BigMentoring on Facebook for more info leading up to the grand finale on April 25.Through April 25Online -
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Black Maternal Health Week Free Online Events
Calling all Black mamas and those who support Black mamas: It’s Black Maternal Health Week, and Black Mamas ATX has planned a full week of free online activities. Events include educational webinars for new moms, covering topics like breastfeeding, natural birth, and postpartum depression, as well as self-care and a way to connect with others, such as a DJ party, yoga, meditation, and more.April 11-17, 1 & 6pm. Free.Online -
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Celebration of Austin-Oita Sister City Committee
Oita, Japan, has been one of Austin's sister cities since 1990, and for this special 30th anniversary, the Austin-Oita Sister City Committee invites the greater Austin community to join in celebrating with 30 days of Facebook programming. Tune in every day in April at 7pm for online events featuring local artists and experts touching on traditional and modern Japanese culture. There's a full slate of programs, including a performance by Peelander Yellow, an overview of Oita art, demonstrations of bento boxes and sumo exercises, and so much more.Daily through April 30, 7pm. Free.www.facebook.com/austinoita -
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Central Texas Pig Rescue Needs Donations
CTPR is still accepting donations. They're aware that most of you are spending extra on your own families, but if you have an extra $16, you’ll cover the cost of one extra bag of feed. Any amount, even a dollar, helps to make sure the pigs don't go hungry.March 17-May 21Online -
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DC Law Virtual Donation Drive for AGE of Central Texas
Local nonprofit AGE of Central Texas helps older adults and their caregivers thrive, and is now in need of adult pull-ups and wipes. Austin-based law firm DC Law is supplying $1,000 worth of products, and has put together a drive to gather more of these supplies. As an incentive, they're offering a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card. Simply purchase your donation online and ship it directly to AGE of Central Texas: 3710 Cedar #100, Austin, TX 78705. Then email a copy of your receipt and contact info to nathan@texasjustice.com to be entered in the drawing.Through Tue., April 14Online -
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Don't Mess With Texas Art Contest
The Don't Mess With Texas® Art Contest is officially open! Keep Texas Beautiful and the Texas Department of Transportation invite Texas students in kindergarten through 12th grade to submit their best litter prevention-inspired artwork to be considered for the Don’t Mess With Texas calendar, with the top 14 designs featured. Each winner will also receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet, a Buc-ee's gift basket, their artwork framed and returned, and the opportunity to share the work on websites and social media. Teachers representing student winners will receive a $100 H-E-B/Central Market gift card. Submissions must be postmarked by April 24.Feb. 12-April 24. Free. -
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Food Access Resources From SFC
The Sustainable Food Center has put together a thorough compilation of food access resources for Central Texans, ranging from farmers' markets to CSAs to delivery options and everything in between, so you can ensure that healthy food stays on your table. And if you're able to contribute they are accepting online donations, which support farmers and low-income families facing food insecurity. Get all the details on their website.March 30-July 23Citywide -
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Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities has suspended volunteer operations, but you can donate to their Emergency Assistance Fund to help their residents who are experiencing health concerns and lost wages. The Emergency Assistance Fund will help affected residents afford rent, utilities, household items, necessary transportation and more.March 17-May 7Online -
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Generation Serve: Helping While Home
Local nonprofit youth service organization Generation Serve has suspended volunteer activities through April, but published a thoughtful list of activities and ways to help the community from home. Create cards and wallets, become a translator, start online fundraisers, learn and serve in nature, and more. Check out their post for all the details.March 17-April 30At home and online -
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HC4A/Shalom Austin School Supplies Fundraiser
HC4A and Shalom Austin had set a date of April 19 for their eighth annual event raising funds for school supplies for Austin-area homeless children, which last year supported over 1,300 children. The April event is now canceled due to coronavirus, but you can still help reach the fundraising goal of $34,000 to support 1,600 students. A small donation of $25 will help support one child. On Aug. 19, volunteers plan to gather to assemble the school supplies at Dell Jewish Community Center. Donate online at HC4A.org.March 20-May 31Online -
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No Lights No Lycra: Online Edition
This is a weekly, free-form, all-ages, substance-free and judgment-free dance party – no drinking, no drugs, no Instagramming, no hitting on strangers, and, oh yeah, it's in the dark – with DJ Brian Blackout and a wide variety of tunes. And now, due to COVID-19, it's gone virtual! No need to stop dancing.Mondays, 8-9:30pmOnline -
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Omni Sound Project Online Instruction and Events
The Omni Sound Project was created to provide educational and networking opportunities to people who identify as women who are involved in the creation, production, and recording of music and sound. Join to connect with other women in the audio industry and take advantage of one of the many upcoming online courses and events. An annual membership is only $25, and members get 25% off online courses. There are free events as well; check out the calendar for all the details and sign up soon for Getting Started With Synths, Beginner Bass Lessons, and more.Ongoing. Prices vary.Online -
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Pajama Drive for Foster Youth
All Mattress Firm stores are accepting new pajamas to give foster children of all ages the comfort of a new pair of pajamas. You can also donate online or by mail.Through April 26All area Mattress Firm locations -
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Sherwood Forest Virtual Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire sadly had to close prematurely, but fear not: You can return to the faire virtually via their YouTube channel. Each Saturday (beginning March 28) a new episode will be broadcast featuring full performances filmed during the 2020 season. The virtual tip jar will be open as well, so feel free to drop some digital dollars as you enjoy the show.Ongoing; new episodes premiere each SaturdayOnline -
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Virtual Three-Week Language Immersion Workshop
Austinites interested in building proficiency in Spanish, French, and Italian can learn online in a virtual classroom. Reach your language learning goals from the comfort of your home with three-week immersion workshops in May. Learn through the context of food & restaurants, art & museums, leisure activities, and culturally relevant events – we may not be traveling this summer but you can scratch that "travel itch," practicing everyday language with increasing cultural understanding.Workshops are May 2-20; register now. $219, full course; $35, drop-ins; $90, three Saturdays.Online
