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AJC Black Food Week
For its fourth annual installment, Austin Justice Coalition is going bigger and better with three full weeks of food, drinks, and community empowerment, including two restaurant weeks and a food truck week. Black Food Week's goal is to educate the community about new and longstanding Black-owned restaurants and support these places that have become pillars of the community. Join in and share on social media with #atxbfw2020.Through Sept. 13 -
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Call for Submissions: Aldrich Street's Got Talent
Have you been practicing a special talent while quarantined? Aldrich Street's Got Talent, the virtual replacement for their Aldrich Street Fair, is calling for submissions for a virtual contest with hundreds of dollars worth of prizes at stake. Submit a short video of your performance to the link provided in the FB event, and the top five finalists will be featured in the Facebook Live event on Sept. 24.Submissions due Mon., Sept. 14. Free.Online -
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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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Participate in Viva México: Send in Your Best Grito
Currently, there are calls of action from the community, passionate voices to be amplified, and diverse interpretations of freedom and independence. This year's Viva México celebration explores the grito, and they want to hear yours! Tag @AustinESBMACC with the hashtag #vivamexico2020 or email a link of your uploaded grito video to take part in Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center's celebration on Sept. 16.Deadline: Sun., Sept. 13www.fb.com/austinesbmacc -
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PPE Distribution Event: Dailey Middle School
Austin Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will be distributing hand sanitizer, masks, and educational materials.Sat., Sept. 12, 9-11am. Free.Dailey Middle School, 14000 Westall -
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Texas Tribune Festival
For 10 years The Texas Tribune Festival has invited people from all over the state and country to talk about all things policy, politics, and current events. This year, the entirely virtual conference will feature a month of programming with more than 250 speakers and 100 engaging conversations. With speakers such as Hillary Clinton, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Ted Cruz, and Willie Nelson, you won’t want to miss it!Through Sept. 30. $49-199.
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Advisory Councils Seek New Members
For anyone passionate about pedestrian and bicyclist issues, you might consider becoming part of the groups that advise City Council on these matters. Applications are being accepted for both the Bicycle Advisory Council and Pedestrian Advisory Council. They typically meet monthly, and applicants are encouraged to attend the next virtual meeting of the council they'd like to join (PAC: Sept. 14; BAC: Sept. 15). Apply here for the BAC and here for the PAC.Deadline: Sept. 25Apply online -
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Anomaly Archives Adventure Club Monthly Meetups
The Anomaly Archives is the lending library of the Scientific Anomaly Institute, an org all about anomalous phenomena: the Fortean, mysterious, paranormal, UFOs, and "weird news headlines."Through Dec. 12. Second Saturdays, 3-5pm. Free.Online via YouTube or Facebook Live -
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Austin Public Library Virtual Book Clubs
Austin Public Library has a full schedule of virtual book clubs throughout the fall, including true crime, LGBTQ content, graphic novels, and more. Check out the online calendar and see if one strikes your fancy. -
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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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Child Care Provider Relief Grant Application Period Open
The Austin Child Care Provider Relief Grant provides immediate one-time financial assistance to eligible child care centers, including home providers. In partnership with the city of Austin, United Way for Greater Austin will accept applications and provide consultation and case management services to grant applicants. Join a webinar on Wed., July 22, at 9am to get more information.Open July 21 to Oct. 1 or when funding is expended, whichever is firstOnline -
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Citizens' Climate Lobby Virtual Candidate Forum
This is a nonpartisan event with U.S. House candidates invited to attend and present their plans and priorities for addressing climate change, followed by a moderated Q&A with audience members.Sat., Sept. 12, 1pm. Free. -
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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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Donate to PEAS Resiliency Gardens Program
Donations to PEAS (Partners for Education, Agriculture, and Sustainability) will go to support outdoor learning and edible education programming in the community. Choose your level of funding, from seeds to an entire garden for an Austin family.June 8-Oct. 1Online -
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HackOut: LGBTQIA StartUp Weekend
The hardest part of starting up is starting out, so HackOut was created to inspire entrepreneurs in the LGBTQIA community. Participants meet and work with 100+ other entrepreneurs and industry experts, validate ideas, and learn how to create a real company. Read about last year's event here.Applications due Aug. 22; event is Sept. 10-13. Free. -
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Hey, Buckaroo (Vaquero)! Humanities Texas Lecture
From the lens of a contemporary Tejana y maestra, Dr. Guadalupe Gorordo, this conversation will explore the origins and use of many words that began with the first Tejanos and are now part of our history, traditions, arts, and culture.Sat., Sept. 12, 10-11:30am. Free.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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Now Accepting Apologies
This project is for anyone who has ever wondered deeply about responsibility, consequence, justice, and forgiveness. Storytelling plays a role in changing our culture of accountability, so if you have ever had an experience involving an apology, the creators want to hear from you. Share your story via voicemail or the web form to take part in the project.Through Sept. 16. Free.Virtual -
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Omni Online: Tour Cacophony Recorders
Take a free virtual tour of Cacophony Recorders, a unique place among the myriad studios in Austin, striking a balance between the comfort of a home studio and the technical capabilities of a professional studio. From tracking to mixing and mastering, recording at Cacophony is seamless so that you can forget about the technical process and use the studio as a creative environment.Sat., Sept. 12, noon-1pm. Free.Online via Zoom -
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Puppy Petting Zoo
DogEmbark says puppies needs to meet 100 different people and dogs before they reach 16 weeks of age to learn the social skills they need to be happy, positive members of the community. So they're offering a COVID-conscious space at Barton Creek Farmers Market for dogs seven-16 weeks old to socialize. If you've got a potential puppy participant, register online. If not, you could be one of those important 100, so go pet the puppers!Saturdays, 9am-1pm -
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San Mercado Returns
Downtown San Marcos’ monthly community market returns after a long hiatus, in conjunction with the San Marcos Farmers Market and the San Marcos Art League’s Art Squared.Sat., Sept. 12, 9am-2pm. Free.Price Center, 222 W. San Antonio St., San Marcos -
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Solace in a Community of Compassion
Using readings, movement, silence, creativity, music, poetry, and other tools, this virtual retreat creates a space of solace and compassion, weaving together connection and sharing with time for silent reflection and meditation on your own.Sat., Sept. 12, 10am-4pm. $45.Online via Zoom -
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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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UWSA Unlearning Circle
Undoing White Supremacy Austin will be exploring the white supremacy cultural characteristic of “fear of open conflict” which shapes (and limits) conversations about white supremacy, and what we consider possible as we seek to undo oppressive structures.Sat., Sept. 12, 10am-noon -
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Voter Registration Drive
If you or someone you know still needs to register to vote, there will be a tent in front of the club in the parking lot, and the League of Women Voters will have election materials available.Sept. 12-13, 4-7pm -
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We Are Blood’s September Promotions
We Are Blood is celebrating September with various promotions. Through Sept. 4, donors will receive a voucher for P. Terry's newest menu item, the Egg Burger. Donors between Sept. 5 and 7 will receive a branded We Are Blood cap, and donors between Sept. 8 and 30 will receive a blood type wristband. Due to COVID-19, appointments are mandatory and masks or face coverings are required. Schedule an appointment online or call 512/206-1266.Through Sept. 30We Are Blood donor centers and mobile drives
